PC Min 11/20/1975
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CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
THUP,SDAY, 7:30 P. M. h1iNUTES tJOVEMBER 20, 1975
Tf~e Planning Commission of the City of Campbell convened this day in regular
session at the regular meeting place, the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
75 tdorth Central Avenue, Campbell, California.
ROLL CALL Commissioners: Hebard, Stewart, Dickson,
Present Samuelson, Pack, Chairman Lubeckis, Secretary
Arthur A. Kee; Senior Planner Bruce Powell;
° City Attorney J. Robert Dempster, Engineering
Manager Bill Helms; Recorder Phyllis Acker.
Absent
Commissioner Campos
111NUTES Commissioner Stewart moved that the minutes
of the tJovember 6, 1975 meeting be approved
as received, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson
and unanimously adopted.
COM~'iUh! I CAT I ONS t1r . Kee reported that the on 1 y communications
received apply to specific items on the agenda.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
Commissioner Pack reported for the Architectural Review Committee.
"S" 15-24 Recommends continuance of the application of
Kline, Richard Richard Kline for approval of plans to con-
struct a second story addition to a commercial
building located on property known as 1550 and
1558 LaPradera Drive in a Professional Office
Zone.
The applicant is in agreement with the continuance to the second meeting in
December and is to submit revised plans.
Commissioner Hebard moved that "S" 75-24 be continued. to the December 18, 1975
meeting, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
"S" 75-28 Reconrmends approval of the application of
Marcl~ick, H. H. Herbert li. Marchick for approval of plans to
construct a muffler sales and installation shop
on property known as 1236 White Oaks Road in a
C-2-S Zone subject to the conditions recommended
by staff. --
Commissioner Stewart moved that "S" 75-28 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location of hose bibs
or sprinkler system and type of fencing to be submitted for approval of
the Planning Director at time of application for building permit.
2. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape
plan.
3. Faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,000 to be posted to insure
landscaping, fencing and striping of parking area within three (3) months
of completion of construction, or applicant may file written agreement to
complete landscaping, fencing and striping of par{cing area prior to final
building department clearance.
4. Applicant to sign agreement satisfactory to the City Attorney that the
property will be used as shown on the floor plan only.
5. All mechanical equipment located on roofs shall be screened as approved
by the Planning Director.
The applicant is notified as part of this application that he is required to
meet trre following conditions in accordance with the Ordinance 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. All 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 tine sign
ordinance for all signs. No sign to be installed until application is
approved and permit issued by the building department.
E. Ordinance tJo. 732 of the Campbell l~lunicipal 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
made with Green Valley Disposal Company. This requirement applies to all
single farnily 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 development
shall be located in area(s) approved by the fire department. Unless other-
wise 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.
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BUILDING DEPARTMEt~T
H. Roof covering (not shown) shall be fire retardant. Sect. 1603, 3203(e).
PUBL I C WORf<S DEPARTMENT
I. Process and file parcel map.
J. Obtain excavation permit.
F (RE DEPARTMEtT
Y.. Obtain a permit to operate a repair garage from the fire department.
L. Provide one "2ABC" fire extinguisher for every 2,500 square feet of floor
space.
The applicant is notified that he shalt comply Edith all applicable Codes or
Ordinances of the City of Campbell which pertain to this development and are
not herein specified.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted.
"S" 75-74 Commissioner Pack reported that the Architectural
Bonanza Trailer Review Committee reviewed the application of
Sales Harvey H. Green on behalf of Bonanza Trailer
Sales for a 6' x 10' double-faced sign 14' high
to be located on property known as 2605 South
Winchester Boulevard in a Planned Development
Zone.
The committee felt that they could go along with approving the application
subject to the three conditions recommended by staff and the Sign Review
Committee.
1. Sign fascia to be reduced to 4' x 8'.
2. Sign height not to exceed 12'.
3. Applicant to secure building permit prior to erection of tl~e sign.
Commissioner Pack reported that the applicant did not agree and he might
wish to speak.
Mr. Kee advised that this item is a revision of the sign application which
was before the Commission in August. There have been a number of changes
since the first application. The opinion of the sign advisor and the Sign
Review Committee is tt~at'a 4' x 8' sign 12' high would be more appropriate at
this location. Mr. Kee presented a sketch of the sign as submitted.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if the recommended height of 12' would be from top to
bottom of the sign. Mr. Kee stated that it would--the pole would be 8' from
the bottom of the sign to grade level.
Commissioner Hebard as!<ed if by reducing the size of the sign, would the
support be out of proportion? The recommendation does not speak to tiie base.
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Mr. Kee stated that is correct. However, he was of the opinion that the base
could be modified quite easily to fit the size of the sign. if the Commission
is concerned that the base would be out of proportion they could reduce it to
be in proportion to the size of the sign.
Commissioner Stewart stated that this could be left up to the staff for review
and approval.
Commissioner Dickson stated that the Sign Review Committee has recommended
denial of the sign application as presented, however, the Commission could
approve a sign in accord with the staff recommendation. fie was of the opinion
that the base should be reduced in proportion to the sign.
Commissioner Samuelson indicated that he would Gpprove a 12 foot sign.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if the applicant wished to be heard.
Mr. Warvey Green stated that he has been trying since last May to get a sign
for his business and he presented a sketch of the proposed sign, 6' x 10' x 14'
high. He stateE that this size sign is needed for identification of his business.
He reviewed the history of the sign application and said that the staff told him
that he could have a 4' x 8' sign 12' high and he could "take it or leave it."
Chairman Lubeckis asked if that was the verbatim statement by staff.
Mr.. Green stated tFiat it was staff's statement to him that they would approve
a 4' x 8' sign.
P1r. Kee advised that the only application before the Commission is the one
showing the 6' x 10' x 14',sign.
Chairman Lubeckis asked ~1r. Green if he would be willing to reduce the sign
as recommended by staff.
Mr. Green replied that he would not. He stated that he has tried for the past
six or seven months to work with staff and they have told him to take it or
leave it.
Mr. Kee stated that he would object to that--he did not believe staff made
that statement to Mr. Green. The application was submitted to the Sign Review
Committee and the Architectural Review Committee on several occasions and on
October 16 a low-profile sign was recommended. He quoted from the staff report
of October 16 in which an indication was given as to an acceptable height. He
stated it is not the staff's decision to make--they recommend to the committees
and it is the Commission's decision.
Chairman Lubeckis stated that this is the third or fourth time this matter has
been before the Commission and inasmuch as the applicant is not willing to
sacrifice two feet so the matter can be resolved, it is up to the Commission
to make a decision.
Commissioner Dickson stated that the Commission is to rule on an application
before them and suggested that they either rule on the sign presented or
recommend a continuance. He. was of the opinion that the Commission should not
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Commissioner Stewart moved that 5.A. 75-74 be approved subject to the three
conditions recommended by staff, seconded by Commissioner Dickson.
Commissioner Hebard stated the motion is on something that isn't b~eing_applied
for. The Commission has in the past accepted the staff recommendation for
something different, but it is usua lly witPi concurrence with the applicant.
After some discussion on the motion, City Attorney Dempster ruled that the
modification to the sign should be in concurrence with the applicant. He
advised the Commission to either deny the sign or approve it.
Commissioner Stewart withdrew his motion. Commissioner Dickson withdrew his
second to the motion.
Commissioner Stewart moved that S.A. 75-74 be denied, seconded by Commissioner
Dickson and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Campos arrived and was seated at 8:05 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
PrF;sentation by the Chairman Lubeckis stated that this item would
City Manager- Area be continued as the .last item on the agenda.
Allocation in City
Nall
Planning Commission Mr. Kee referred to the questionnaire related
Meeting Night to the Commission's preference of a meeting
night and stated that no action was required
at this meeting. If the Commission does not
take action to remove it from the agenda, it
would come back to the Commission at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Pack stated the reason she had suggested the change in meeting night
was so she could attend the Planning Policy Committee and Inter-City Council meet-
ings occasionally. After discussion, it was determined that the Planning Policy
Committee meeting were held on the second and fourth Thursday in the month and
the Commission indicated that they would prefer to have the meeting night remain
on Thursday. ,
Commissioner Pack moved that the Planning Commission meeting be kept on Thursday,
seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
Parking Report At the last meeting of the Planning Commission,
the staff was directed to conduct a survey of
adjacent cities to determine what are the
normal parking requirements for multi-family ,~
units.
The staff has prepared a report which is in two parts: (1) Parlcing requirement's
for multi-family units and (2) Parking of trucks on City streets.
Mr. Kee reviewed the requirements of the eight cities surveyed and stated that the
majority of cities require tt~o parking spaces of 9' x 20' for each dwelling unit.
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The requirement in Campbell is l~ spaces per dwelling unit.
The second part of the report deals with parking of trucks on City streets,
and the Police Department enforces this under Section 10.24.135 of the Campbell
Municipal. Code. A copy of the code section was attached to the report for the
Commission's review.
Commissioner Stewart stated that after reviewing the parking requirements in
other cities, he was of the opinion that Campbell's ordinance is in need of
some revision. He stated that developers could possibly assist in providing
parking that is more accessible and convenient for tenant parking so they
would park in available on-site parking spaces rather than on 'the street.
Commissioner Pack stated that most couples living in apartments have two cars
and the parking needs are not being met.
Commissioner Hebard stated that he did not know what it would take to get
enough parking in a heavy-density apartment development. Also, the question
should be asked, "How much parking do you have. to have before there is no park-
ing problem?" He stated that he was not sure that in their effort to de-
emphasize the importance of the automobile that they should be thinking about
accommodating it more.
Gommissioner Dickson stated that no matter how much parking is provided in
the apartment complex, people will park on~the street. Ne did not think that
the matter could be solved unless "no parking" signs were installed.
. Commissioner Campos stated that he did not know of a solution other than using
"no parking" signs. Increasing the number of parking spaces might be an incen-
tive for people not to use the street.
Mr. Helms stated that this problem has been given a lot of thought by the
Engineering staff and there are areas around the City where on-street parking
is prohibited and on-site parking has been provided. One such area is the
Division-Dell Industrial Park. In other areas they have encouraged land owners
to develop with a narrower street section and prohibit parking on the street.
However, this is difficult to do in existing developments.
Chairman Lubeckis asked h1r. Kee if he felt there should be a change in the
parking requirements.
Mr. Kee stated that the present ordinance calls for 12 parking spaces per
dwelling unit. He has had inquiries from individuals as well as from the City
Council as to what the requirements are for .specific developments. There are
no requirements in the code to provide additional parking for two and three
bedroom units and the demand for parking spaces is greater than what is pro-
vided.
The trend is toward the smaller car, which could result in more parking space
on site. The staff could bring back a proposed change to the ordinance for
the Commission's consideration. It is possible to amend the code with the
provision that the Commission would still have the authority to adjust the
parking requirement without a variance procedure. If there were reason to
not require the two spaces per• unit, then the Commission would have the right
L_ to adjust i t.
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There was discussion as to changing the parking requirements to accommodate
smaller cars and 11 r. tree stated that the staff would prepare a parking diagram
for the Conmission's review showing compact vs. regular parking saces.
Transit Subcommittee Mr. Kee stated that the Transit Subcommittee
Report is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission
• ~ and Commissioners Dickson and Stewart are the
members.
Commissioner Dickson stated that following the regular meeting of the Planning
Commission, the Transit Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the makeup and work
projects of the subcommittee. The Council has requested the subcommittee's
cernments on the Five Year Transportation Program. He stated a plan of this kind
is very necessary and one that will be reviewed and updated each year. The
plan does forecast an election recommending a ZG sales tax in the early spring
of 1976 and aiso shows total revenue vs. total expenditures for roads and in-
dicates a minus budget. He stated that he would have an objection to any
forecast that shovaed a m°inus budget.
Commissioner Stew=:rt'stated that it is difficult to evaluate a plan unless
the whole transportation plan is understood. The proposals are not very
concrete at this time°-they are talking about vague projects with vague
finances. However, the plan does have value because it is a start. Transit
and different modes of transit are definitely needed. .This is a beginning.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the Tra:~sit Subcommittee Report be accepted
and Forwarded to the City Council.
Commissioner Stewart advised that the report to the City Council is from the
subcor~~mittee. Commissioner Hebard withdrew his motion.
Planning Commissioners' - Commissioner Samuelson reported that he ar.d
Handbook Commissioner Hebard had met with a staff
member and reviewed the proposed handbook.
Changes have been made and the handbook is
new in final form.
Plr. Kee suggested that the handbook be sent to the Commission in final form
at the earliest possible time. It would then be up to the Commission to accept
it or make further changes.
Social Services Mr. Kee stated that at the November 6 meeting,
Element the Planning Commission adopted a resolution
setting a date for public hearing on the
Social Services Element. In view of the
discussion at the joint study session, staff
is recommending that the Commission rescind
' Resolution ido. 1480,
Commissioner Hebard moved that the Planning Commission rescind Resolution No.
1480, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously adopted.
Referral from City Council- Mr. Kee advised that the staff recommends ~
Community Facilities that the Planning Commission consider appoint-
ing two or three members to meet v;ith members
of the staff and representatives of the Civic
Improvement Comrission and representatives of
the Parla and Recreation Commission to discus
the subject referral.
Commissioner Hebard asked if this would be in conflict with a decision trey
made on a previous request for members of the Commission to serve with a~~other
Commission.
Chairman Lubeckis stated that this was entirely different and fae could see no
conflict.
Fir. Kee stated that the Gounci': is asking th?*_ all the Commissions study
the need for developing additional community facilities for public use.
The Mayor has asked that there be representation from each Commission to
discuss the proposals.
After some discussion, Commissioner Campos stated that he had served on the
Task Force which studied this matter. The Taslc Force Report is on file and
does address itself to some of the things mentioned in the Mayor's memorandum.
Possibly a copy of this report could be made available to the Commission
for.review.
Mr. Kee stated that if the Task Force report is available by next Wednesday,
when the agenda is sent out, it will be on the December ZEth agenda for further
discussion.
Cormissioner Hebard suggested that the other Commissions be advised that the
Planning Commission has deferred this item until further information is available.
Presentation by City Commissioner Dickson stated that the record
Manager Re: Floor should show that the Planning Department has
~ Area Allocation in no requirements for -additional space and they
City Hall find no fault with the diagram as submitted.
Mr. Kee advised that the Planning Department has no need for additional space
in the first floor level and they find no fault with what is shown on the plan.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the Commission advise the Council that they
have no comments, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
ADJOUR(vMEtJT Commissioner Hebard moved that the meeting
be adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Pack
and unanimously adopted. The meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.~.,
ATTEST: ~ ~
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