PC Min 03/18/1976PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
THURSDAY, 7:.30. P.M.
MINUTES
MARCH 18, 1976
The Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular
session, a.t the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
75 North Central Avenue, Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL Commissioners: Hebard, Stewart, Dickson,
Present Samuelson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis; Secretary
Arthur A. Kee; Senior Planner Philip J. Stafford;
. City Attorney J. Robert Dempster; Acting Director
of Public Works Bi 11 Helms; Recorder Phyllis
' Acker.
Absent Commissioner Campos
MINUTES Commissioner Pack moved that the° minutes of the
March 4, 1976 meeting be approved as received,
seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unani-
mously adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee advised that a letter had been received
which relates to Item 7, G.P. 76-2-A, on the
agenda..
Chairman Lubeckis stated that this communication
would be considered at the time Item 7 was discussed.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
Commissioner Pack reported for the Architectural Review Committee.
"S" 76-5 Commissioner Pack reported that the committee met
Chisessi; P1. .J. with the applicant and recommends approval of
the application of Mario J. Chisessi for approval
of plans to construct an office building on
property-known as 215 West Hamilton-Avenue in a
P-0 Zoning District.
However, the committee was concerned about the curb cuts and Commissioner Pack
asked Mr. Helms for his opinion.
Mr. Helms advised that the standard plans call for a 20 foot minimum driveway
approach for this type of use on this type of a street. The plans show 12 foot
driveways and they would recommend that the driveways be 20 feet minimum width
for both driveways, or that an alternate proposal be submitted.
1fl', Kee stated that.one alternative would be to shift the building over to
~e side of the lot or the other in order to allow modification of the site •
plan. : i,.
After some further discussion, Commissioner Dickson moved that "S" 76-5 be
approved subject to the conditions recommended by staff with the added con-
dition<that the driveway widths be resolved with the Public Works Department.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Stewart and unanimously adopted.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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1. Property to be fenced .and landscaped as indicated and as added in red on
plans.
3. Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location of hose bibs
or sprinkler systemand type of fencing to be submitted,far approval of
the Planning Director at time of appl ication for fiui ld~'isf~~`pe~rmi t.
3. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the apprc~;ved landscape
p l an_
4. Faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,000 to be posted to insure
landscaping,.fencing, striping of parking area within three (3) months of
completion of landscaping, fencing and •striping of parking area prior to
final building department clearance.
5. All mec#~anical equipment located on roofs shill be 3ireened as approved
by the Planning Director`.
6. Width of driveways to be resolved with the Ys~lic Works Department (prior
The applicant is notified as part,.of this application that he is required to
meet the following conditions in accordariCe dvRth Ordinances of the City of
Campbell..
A. All parking and driveway areas to be developed in compliance with Section
21.50 of the Campbell Municipal Code`. A11 parking spaces to be provided
with appropriate concrete curbs or bumper guards.
B. Underground utilities to be provided as required by Section 20.16.070 of
the Campbell Municipal Code.
C. Plans submitted to the building department for plan check shall indicate
clearly the location of all connections for underground utilities including
water, sewer, electric, telephone and television cables, etc.
D. Sign application to be submitted in accordance with provisions of the sign
ordinance for all signs. No sign to be installed until application is
approved and permit issued by the building department.
E. Ordinance No. 782 of the Campbell Municipal Code stipulates that any
contract for the collection and disposal of refuse, garbage, wet garbage
and rubbish produced within the limits of the City of Campbell shall be
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made with Green Valley Disposal Company. This requirement applies to all
single family dwellings, multiple apartment units, to all commercial,
business, industrial, manufacturing, and construction establishments.
F. Trash container(s) of a size and quantity necessary to serve the develop-
-~, ment shall be located in area(s) approved by the Fire Department. Unless
otherwise noted, enclosure(s) shall consist of a concrete floor surrounded
by a solid wall or fence and have self-closing doors'-of a size specified
by the fire department. All enclosures to be constructed at grade level.
G. Applicant shall meet all State requirements for the handicapped..
BUILDING DEPARTMENT ,
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H. Roof covering (not shown) shall be fire retardant. Section 1603 (a) a;,t:
3203 (e) . ~3.
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I. Driveway approaches to be minimum of 20 feet in width.
J. Storm drain fee of $170.00_
K. Obtain excavation permit for driveway anal sidewalk construction.
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L. Provide "2ABC" fire extinguishers for office area and carport.
The applicant is notified that he shall comply with all applicable Codes or
Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this development and are
not herein specified.
"S" 76-11 Revised application of Fred Turney, on behalf of
Turney, Fred Tapps Enterprises, Inc., for approval of two
3'-g" by 15-0" signs advertising Fonzie's located
on property known as 1545 West Campbell Avenue in
a C-1-S Zoning District.
Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural Review Committee met with the
applicant and recommends that the Planning Commission review a colored render- - -~
ing of the proposed signs.
Mr. Kee advised that the Sign Advisor's main concern was with the intensity of
the lighting and that a colored rendering should be reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
Two signs are proposed, one oriented toward San Tomas Aquino Road and one to
Campbell Avenue. The staff is of the opinion that the intensity of the
lighting would be a normal or average amount.
Commissioner Dickson questioned the height of the letters. Mr. Kee:a.dvised
that the total height of the sign is 3'9" and the letters would be 3'. The
building sets back approximately 150 feet from San Tomas Aqunio Road and
approximately 130 feet from Campbell Avenue. There were two signs for the
previous business and these signs would be used, with only the face of the
signs being changed.
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Mr. Jim Martin, representing Federal Signs, stated that the intensity Of
lighting is at a medium level. The varied colors used in the sign is aFOi-
the purpose of giving the business an.identity and he did not believe that
the signs would be out of line in that area. The signs are existing and
they would only be putting new faces on them. The lights would be slim
line and not neon ar high density lights.
After reviewing the cotiored rendering, Com~z~ssioner Hebard moved that
S.A. 76-11 be approved as revi•sed,..seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and
approved with a 4-2~1 vbte. .Commissioners Dickson and Pack voting "no"_
S.A. ~b-i0 Appeal by Fred L. Neeleman of a-decision of the
Life '$tyle Planning Director which gave c,a~itiamal a~pRroval
Dinette and Den to an application for signing '~1~t~t'rfy. Life
Style Dinette and Den located ~~Iterty°°known
as 1719 South Bascom Avenue in a C~~-S Zoning
District.
Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural Review Committee met with
,.the applicant and recommends that the pole sign be approved with the words
"Bars - Stools" included in the sign.
`1'lr. ~4ee reported that the applicant is appeal•irtg his decision which required
the removal of: (1) the words "Bars - Stools" from a 4' x 8' sign attached
to a pale, and (2) an-illustration {,table and three chairs) from a 4' x 16'
sign attached to. the building. 'The ~~+'. x 16'- sign is located approximately
] 40 fee t back from Bascom Avenue . 1 t '~i s ` an ?-'L'' shaped bu i 1 d i ng and he was
r-f Yioe opi~osan*~t~t ~r+ 1 i ttl a ben~fi t wou 1 d be ' der.i ued from thi s s i gn to
south bound traffic.
Mr. Kee presented sketches of the proposed sign and advised that the
Architectura}-Review Committee recommends approval of everything showri~with
the exception of the illustration of the bar stools and table.
Commissioner Hebard asked if the applicant was agreeable to the signs as
recommended. _
Mr. Neeleman, applicant, stated that he was.
Commissioner Stewart moved that S.A. 76-10 be approved as designated by the
Planning Director with the exception of adding back the wording "Bars and
Stools;' to the pole sign as designated by the Architectural Review Committee.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
l!P ~6-2 This is the time and place, for continued public
Rosenthal, >'. hearing on -the application of Milton and Inge
R^senthal, M. Rosenthal, and the Campbell Day Nursery, for a
Campbell Day use permit to allow the expansion of an existing
Nursery nursery school to include the use of a building
at. the rear of property known as 177 East Rincon
Avenue in a P-D Zoning District.
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Mr. Kee reported that the applicants have withdrawn their application
and staff recommends denial without prejudice.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by
Commissioner Stewart and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Dickson moved that Resolution No. 1504 be adopted denying without
prejudice UP 76-2, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and adopted by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Stewart, Dickson, Samuelson, Pack,
Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos
OF 76-3 This is the time and place for public hearing
Paise, Chester M. - to consider the application of Chester M. Paise
fora use permit and approval of plans to place
a drive-up photo service structure on property
known as 3393 South Winchester Boulevard in a
C-H Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Kee stated that the applicant is requesting approval of plans to locate a
40 square foot drive-up photo building on .a 29,085 square foot lot. On
January 26, 1976 the City Council adopted a text amendment which would allow
an outdoor business activity of this type in the C-H Zone, subject to the
applicant securing a use permit.
The staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving
this use permit subject to three conditions:
1. Applicant to restripe the parking area to g'-0" stall width.
2. Applicant to secure all necessary building permits.
3. Applicant to secure sign permit prior- to erection of signs.
Commissioner Pack advised that the Architectural Review Committee met with the
applicant and recommends approval in accordance with the staff recommendation.
The applicant is in agreement with the three conditions,
Commissioner Stewart questioned the condition requiring the restriping of the
parking area.
Mr. Kee stated that this would be in accord with the ordinance which requires
g' pari-:ing stalls. The existing parking stalls are striped with a 10' width.
The plans indicate more landscaping than normal and more parking than required
for this type of use.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if the applicant wished to be heard.
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Mr, Chester Paise, applicant, stated that he was in agreement with t'ie conditions
and would restripe the parking stalls to 9',-widths.
Chairman Lubeckis asked t1r. Paise the name of the business that is to go in the
building. 11r. Paise advised that it is "PhoTec." He is the proper*_y owner,
not the operator of the business.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be c]osed, seconded by
Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1505
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
G. P. 76-2-C
West Valley
College
This is the time and place for
continued public hearing to consider
the future use of the LJest Valley
College Site.
Mr. Kee stated that the staff recommends continuance of this item to the
first meeting in May and that the Planning Commission request a study session
with the Council, other advisory commissions, the Chamber of Commerce, the
School District and staff.
Commissioner Hebard stated that following the walk through the premises, ttie
Public Works Department was requested to mark the exact plan line so all
concerned could see what is going to happen to the property. The Public
Works Department advised that this could be done and Commissioner Flebard
suggested that all those concerned should walk through the property after
the plan line has been marked off so they can see what is going to happen.
This should be done prior to the study session.
Mr. Kee reported that ~Sr. Stafford.is coordinating the walk through prior to
the study session.
Mr. aielms advised that riovable stakes could be put in just before the walk
through and this would be available prior to tl~e study session.
Commissioner Hebard moved that G. P. 76-2-C be continued to the first meeting
in h1ay, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
PD 75-6 This is the time and place for continued
Roberts, C.T. public hearing on the application of
C. T, Roberts for approval of plans,
elevations, and development schedule
to allow conversion of an existing
Commissioner Samuelson moved that
Resolution No. 1505 be adopted.
approving UP 76-3 subject to the
conditions recommended by staff,
seconded by Commissioner Hebard
and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Commissioners: fiebard, Stewart, Dickson, Samuelson, Pack,
Lubeckis
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Campos
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accessory structure to a living unit on
property located at 206 east Rincon
Avenue in a P-D Zoning District.
Mr. Kee advised that the applicant is working on revised plans and has requested
a continuance. Staff recommends that the item be continued to the April 15,
1976 meeting or that it be denied without prejudice.
Commissioner Hebard moved that PD 75-6 be continued to the April 15, 1976
meeting, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
Chairman Lubeckis declared a recess at 8:40 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:50 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
G.P. 76-2-A Continued referral from the City Council
to consider proposed City initiated
amendments to the Land Use Element of
the General. Plan and/or Zoning Map of
the City of Campbell. for properties
known as 38 and 54 West Rincon Avenue
and 41, 51, and 54 Mission Way.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee stated that the staff recommends that the Planning Commission reaffirm
or change its previous recommendation to the City Council if a change seems
- justified after the presentation by the staff.
t1r. Kee reported that this item was referred back to the Commission from the
City Council when several property owners of the subject properties stated that
they had not received notification of the hearings.
P1r. Kee presented a map indicating the subject properties, the existing land
use and zoning and reviewed the chronology of events that led to this item
being before the Commission.
Mr. Kee presented a map showing the five parcels of property, the owners of
each parcel, the existing general plan, the existing zoning and the existing
use, and three possible alternatives for development of the properties. He
advised that some ordinances permit of=fices and apartment development in the
same areas subject to a use permit. He stated that, in his opinion, they are
not incompatible uses.
Commissioner Hebard asked Mr. Kee which of the three alternatives would place
the properties as they are now indicated on the general plan and zoning maps.
Mr. Kee advised that alternative ~2 with the exception of Lot ~2, which is now
zoned commercial and shown on the general plan as professional office.
Commissioner Hebard asked if it would be possible to. show this area for
commercial-professional office, with no residential, and have a P-D zoning.
'~ Mr. Kee stated it would be possible, however, this would require showing
another land use category on the General Plan.
Mr. Kee stated that it is important to recognize tine location of the parcels
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on Mission Way if they are to be considered for commercial. They would have
to have some means of identification and the sign ordinance does not allow
off-site signs far identification purposes, There is a 20 foot easement
from Winchester allowing access to the properties facing Mission Way. This
would allow room for two lanes 10 feet wide for ingress and egress, and would
not be wide enough to allow room for signs. The sign ordinance prohibits
the placement of signs on other people's property.
Mr. Kee stated that the staff has attempted to give the reasons for recommend-
ing residential. One reason was that they thought it would be a benefit to
the people who own the properties. However, this was not the case.
Commissioner Hebard stated that if the Commission has no objection to leaving
it the way it was, they should do something about Lot #2. It should either be
zoned professional office or the land use plan should be changed to commercial
to be compatible.
Commissioner Stewart suggested that the General Plan remain as it now is and
that all five lots be zoned P-D. This might be the best solution until such
time as a definite proposal.is presented.
Commissioner Dickson stated that it was his feeling that they tried ro farce
the owners into something they were not ready for and he did not think that
P-D was right for the area without a definite plan.
He was of the opinion that it should be left as it was until a development
plan comes in - then it could be rezoned. Commercial is compatible with
professional office zoning{ it is harder to work with but it is workable.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if the property owner of Parcel 2 was present.
Mrs. Page, owner of Lot 2, stated that she would like *_he property left as
commercial zoning.
Mrs. Russo, owner of Lot 5, stated that she would like her property left as
it is ~ professional office zoning.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission advise the City Council
that they have no objection to leaving the zoning and the general plan as it
now exists (G.P. 76-2-A), seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and adopted
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Stewart, Dickson, Samuelson, Pack, Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos
Mr. Kee requested that as a point of clarification, the Council be advised
that this decision is after the presentation by staff and also the review by
the property owners in the area and comments from them.
Appeal of Negative Appeal of Patricia M. Russo of the
Declaration staff determination that the proposed
amendments to the Land Use Element of
the General Plan and/or Zoning Map as
specified in G.P. 76-2-A will not have
a significant adverse effect on the.
Commissioner Stewart moved that the Planning Commission support the neyative
declaration which was prepared by staff based on the following findings:
- 1. The proposed project will result in a less intense use of the subject
properties, i.e. a change from Professional Office use to Medium
Density Residential.
2. The proposed amendment(s) will not have a significant adverse effect on
the atmosphere.
3. There are no reported endangered species of plants or animals on the site.
4. The surrounding area is nearly completely developed.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Pack and adopted by the following. roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Stewart, Dickson, Samuelson, Pack,
Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners:None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Campos
_ G.P. 76-2-B Continued referral from the City Council to
consider proposed City initiated zone change
' from R-D to R-M for properties located on
the easterly side of Millich Drive, Campbell.
1~1r. Kee advised that this item was referred back to the Commission along with
G.P. 76-2-A. The staff recommends that the Planning Commission reaffirm its
previous recommendation to the City Council.
Commissioner Dickson moved that the Planning Commission reaffirm i-ts previous
recommendation on G.P. 7b-2-B to the City Council, seconded by Commissioner
Pack and unanimously adopted.
PD 74-3 Application of Joseph Carlino for approval of
Carlino, Joseph a revised development schedule to allow
construction of previously approved plans
and elevations for a skating center to be
located on property known as 360-400 West
Rincon Avenue in a P-D Zoning District.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff recommends approval of the revised development
schedule to the City Council subject to the previously approved conditions.
Commissioner Samuelson moved that the Planning Commission recommend that
the City Council approve the revised development schedule subject to previously
approved conditions, seconded by Commissioner Pack.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Carlino if he had any comments.
Mr. Carlino stated that they are in the process of getting the building permit
and this should be accomplished within a week or so.
Motion adopted unan i rrious l y.
ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Pack moved that the meeting
be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner
Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30.
APPROVED: Oleg A_Lubeckis _!_
Chairman
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ATTEST: /Arthur A. K~e~ ~--~ _.
Secretary
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RECORDED: 1 P~~if 1 i sAcker~"
^Recorder