PC Min 09/04/1975~.
PLANNING COrii'IISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
THURSDAY, 7:30 P.M. MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 1975
The 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 North Central Avenue, Campbell,
California.
ROLL CALL Commissioners: Hebard, Campos, Dickson,
Present Samuelson, Pack, Lubeckis, Secretary
Arthur A. Kee; Senior Planner Philip
J. Stafford, City Attorney J. Robert
Dempster; Recorder Phyllis Acker
Absent
Commissioner Stewart
MINUTES Commissioner Hebard moved that the
minutes of the August 21, 1975 meeting
be approved as received, seconded by
Commissioner Dickson and unanimously
adopted. V
COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Kee reported that the communications
received relate to specific items on the
agenda.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS'
Commissioner Pack reported as follows for the Architectural Review
Committee:
"S" 75-18 The Architectural Review Committee
Woolworth Construction recommends approval of the application
Company of the Woolworth Construction Company
far an approval of plans to construct
an office addition to an existing build-
ing located on property known as 740
Camden Avenue in an M-2-S zone subject
to the following conditions:
1. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated acid as added
in "red" on plans.
2~ Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location of
hose bibs or sprinkler system and type of fencing to be sub-
, mitted for approval of the Planning Director at time of app.li-
cation for building permit.
'- 3. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved
landscape plan. '
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4, Faithful performance bond in the amount of $5,000 to be Fost~'d
to insure landscaping, fencing and striping of parking area
within three (3) months of completion of. construction, ~~~ --7
applicant may file written agreement to complete landscaping,
fencing and striping of parking area prior to final building
department clearance.
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 the following conditions in accordance with
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. All park-
ing 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 far a,ll signs. No sign to be installed
until application is approved and permit issued by the Building
Department.
D, 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 c~ithin the limits
of the City .of Campbell shall be made with Green Valley Dis-
posal 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 q:~antity necessary to serve
the development shall be lactated in area(s) approved ry 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
:ire Department. P.il enclosures to be constructed at grade
level.
G. Applicant shall meet State requirements for the handicapped.
BUILDING DEPARTP4ENT
H, Provide 30" high parapet wall abo~-e roof line on north eleva-
tion. Section 1709
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I. Entire building, shall be covered with fire retardant roof.
Section 1603-3203
J. Existing portion of building shall be brought up to code
as more than 50$ of square footage is addition.
Section 104(b)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
K. Dedication to 60' right-of-way on Camden Avenue.
L~ Storm drain fee based on $765 per acre.
M. Execute petition for street L.I.D.
N~ Agreement and bond for street improvement.
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.
Commissioner Samuelson moved that "S" 75-18 be approved as recommended,
seconded by Commissioner Campos and unanimously adopted.
"S" 75-20 The Architectural Revieti Committee
Keifer, Robert recommends that the application of
Robert H. Keifer, and ServiCar of
Santa Clara County for approval of
plans to construct an office and
shop building to be used as a bus/van
repair facility on property known as
1506 White Oaks Road in an M-1-S zone
be continued to the September 18th
meeting of the Planning Commission.
There are some problems to be worked out and the applicant has
agreed to the continuance.
Mr. Kee stated that the staff recommends the continuance so the
applicant can submit revisions to the plans.
Commissioner Hebard moved that "S" 75-20 be continued to tr.e
September 18th meeting, seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and
unanimously adopted.
"S" 75-21 The Architectural Review Committee
Terrible Herbst recommends approval of the application
Oil Company of Philip A. Muscara, on behalf of the
Terrible Herbst Oil Company, for
approval of plans to remodel a service
station on property known as 1311
-- Camden Avenue in a C-2-S zone subject
to the following conditions:
1. Property to be fenced and
added in "red" on plans.
2. Landscape plan indicating
of hose bibs or sprinkler
submitted for approval of
application for building
landscap~:d as indicated and as
type of plant material, location
system and type of fencing to be
the Planning Director at time of
permit .
3. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved landscape plan.
4. Faithful performance bond in the amount of $3,000 to be
posted to insure landscaping, fencing and striping of park-
ing aria within three (3) months of completion of construction,
or applicant may file w„itten agreement to complete landscaping,
fencing and striping of parking area prior to final building
department clearance.
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 Y,e is
required to meet the following conditions in accordance with
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. All park-
ing 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 under-
ground utilities including water, sewer, electric, telephone
and television cables, etc.
D. Sign application to be submitted in accordance with provisions
of the sign ordinance far all signs. No sign to be installed
until application is approved and permit issued by the Build-
ing 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 made wig h Green Valley
Disposal Company. This requirement applies to all single
family dwellings, multiple apartment units, to all commercial,
business, industrial, manufacturing, and construction estab-
lishments.
F. Trash container(s) of a size and quantity necessary to serve
the development shall be located in area(s) approved b~.• 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
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Fire Department. All enclosures to be constructed at
grade level.
G. Applicant shall meet all State req~iirements for the
handicapped:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT '
H. Process and file a parcel map.
I. Storm drain fee at $765 per acre.
J. Obtain excavation permit and encroachment permit.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
K. Footing for west pump island should not be over the existing
gas tanks.
L. A "2ABC" fire extinguisher to be located at island office,
M. Trash enclosure not shown on plan.
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.
Commissioner Samuelson moved that "S" 75-21 be approved as
recommended, seconded by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously
adopted.
"S" 75-22 The Architectural Review Committee
Garrett, Charles B. recommends approval of the application
of Charles B. Garrett for approval of
plans to construct a Montessori Pre-
School on property known as 40 Jeffers
Way in a R-2-S Zone subject to the
conditions recommended by staff.
Commissioner Pack reported that there was discussion at the
committee meeting with regard to changing the entrance of the
pre-school from Jeffers Way to Rose Court. The applicant agreed
to the change.
The Architectural Review Committee sees no problem with the
development and recommends approval.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff also recommends approval subject
to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Cammissioner Hebard moved that "S" 75-22 be approved subject to
the following conditions and the change in the entrance to 'the
project from Jeffers Way to Rose Gourt:
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1'_. Property to be fenced and landscaped as i~zdicated and as
added in "red" on plans.
2. 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.
3. Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved landscape plan.
4, Faithful performance bond in the amount of $5,000 to he
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 parking
area prior to final building department clearance.
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 the following conditions in accordance with
Ordinances of the City of Campbell.
A. All parking and driveway areas to be deveLbped in compliance
with Section 21.50 of the Campbell Municipal Code. All park-
ing spaces to be provided with appropriate concrete curbs or
bumper guards.
D. 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 pro-
visions 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 made with Green Valley
Disposal Company. This requirement applies to all single
family dwe113.ngs, multiple apartment units, to all commercial,
business, industrial, manufacturing, and construction estab-
lishments.
F. Trash container(s) of a size and quantity necessary to serve
the development .s hall 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 ar
fen~p and have self-cloying doors of a size specified by
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the Fire Department, All enclosures to be constructed at
grade level.
G. Applicant shall meet all State requirements for the handi-
capped.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
H. Building is C-3 located in fire zone 2.
I. East wall shall be two (2) hour construction (Table 5-A)
with 30" parapet wall. Section 1709
J. .Openings ir_ east wall s hall be protected for 1 1/2 hour
rating in two (2) hour wall,. Section 505-d-1
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
K. Storm drain fee at $765 per acre..
L. Obtain excavation permit for driveway modification.
M, Provide and plant street trees.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
N. Obtain a Fire Department permit to operate a day care
nursery.
O. Provide a fire alarm system.
P. Provide a "2ABC°` fire extinguisher.
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.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Dickson stated that the staff has also recommended
that the Commission recommend to the City Engineer that the curb
adjacent to the project be painted for loading purposes only and
he would recommend that this be done.
Commissioner Dickson moved that the Commission recommend to the
City Engineer that the curb adjacent to the project be painted
for a loading zone, seconded by Commissioner Pack and unanimously
adopted.
"S" ?5-23 The Architectural Review Committee
Charter Plumbing recommends approval of the applica-
Company,-Inc. tion of Robert R. Walker and the
Charter Plumbing Company, Inc.
for approval of plans for an
outdoor storage yard to be
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located on property known as
356 McGlincey Lane in an i•I-1-S
Zone subject to the conditions
recommended by staff.
Mr. Kee stated that there was some discussion regarding the
area marked in red on the plans, which shows a 6 foot masonry
wall adjacent to the residential area in San Jose. After dis-
cussing this with the applicant, he was in agreement with the
requirement. The staff has also recommended ten feet of land-
scaping indicated in red on the plans along the front property
line and the applicant agreed to this additional landscaping.
Commissioner Pack advised that the applicant is required to
obtain a building permit to put up the masonry tirall.
After some discussion as to the requirement of the masonry wall,
Commissioner Dickson moved that "S" 75-23 be approved subject
to the conditions recommended by staff, seconded by Commissioner
Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
1. Property to be fenced and landscaped as indicated acid as
added in "red" on plans .
2. Landscape plan indicating type of plant material, location
of~ hose bibs or sprinkler system and type of fencing to bo
submitted for approval of the Planning Director at time of
application for building permit.
3, Landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved landscape plan.
4o Faithful performance bond in the amount of $5,000 to be
posted to insure landscaping, fencing and striping of park-
ing area within three (3) months of completion of construction,
5. F~pplicant to complete fencing and landscaping in accordance
with approved plan within sixty (60) days of approval or
terminate any and all storage until such time as the project
is completed in accordance with approved plans.
E. Two inch A.C. paving required the width of each gate and 20'
long.
The applicant is notified as part of this application that he is
required to meet the following conditions in accordance with
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. All park-
ing spaces to be provided with appropriate concrete curbs or
bumper guards. -;
$. Underground utilities to be provided as required by Section
20,16.070 of the Campbell b:uni~ipal Code.
C. Plans submitted to the building department for plan check
shall indicate clearly the location of all connections
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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 build-
ing 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 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 estab-
lishments.
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 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
Sevel.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
G, Provide 20' driveway to rear and connecting both gates.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
H, Conditions as required by the Public Works Department.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
UP 74-19
Campbell Building
and Investment Company
This is the time and place for
continued public hearing on the
application of Campbell Building
and Investment Company for a use
permit and approval of plans to
construct and office building on
property known as 54 North Central
Avenue in an Interim Zoning District.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that the staff recommends denial without prejudice.
There is no longer an Interim Zone in this area and the next item
on the agenda is a PD application for the same project. A denial
without prejudice would remove this item from the agenda.
Commissioner Hebard moved that the public hearing be closed,
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seconded by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1466
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioner Campos moved that
Resolution No. 1466 be adopted
denying without prejudice,
UP 74-19, application of Campbell
Building and Investment Company,
seconded by Commissioner Hebard
and adopted by the following roll
call vote:
Hebard, Campos, Dickson, Samuelson,
Pack, Lubeckis
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Stewart
PD 75-4 This is the time and place for
Campbell Building public heari ng on the application
and Investment of Campbell Building and Tnvestment
Company Company for approval of plans,
elevations, and development schedule
to allow con struction of an office
building to be located on property -~
known as 54 North Central Avenue
in a Planned Development Zoning
District .
Chairman Lubeckis asked P4r. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that this application covers the same property as
in the previous application, UP 74-19. The proposal is f.or an
office building to be located at 54 North Central Avenue. The
applicant is requesting a continuance for six months in order
that plans for the parking district will be more settled. The
staff is recommending that PD 75-4 be continued to the first
meeting in February, 1976.
Chairman Lubeckis declared the public hearing open and asked if
anyone wished to be heard.
There being no one present wishing to speak, Commissioner Pack
moved that PD 75-4 be continued to the first meeting in February,
1976, seconded by Commissioner Dickson and unanimously adopted.
PD.?5-3 This is the time and place for
Herr, Joseph continued public hearing on the
application of Joseph Herr for
approval of plans, elevations,
and development schedule to
allow construction of ar.
industrial/warehouse building on
property known as ?89 Dillon
Avenue in a Planned Development
Zoning; District.
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Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that this item was continued from the meeting of
August 12, 1975 in order that staff could have additional time to
-- review revised plans and the development schedule. The applicant
is proposing to construct a 3,900 square foot industrial/warehouse
building on a parcel containing approximately 8,800 square feet
after dedication. The staff recommends approval subject to
conditions outlined in the staff report and the Architectural
Review Committee also reviewed the plans and recommends approval.
Chairman Lubeckis asked if there were any questions regarding the
development.
Commissioner Samuelson asked to see the plans and Mr. Stafford
presented the site plan for the Commission's review..
There being no one wishing to be heard, Commissioner Samuelson
moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Commissioner
Pack and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1467
AYES: Commissioners:
Commissioner Samuelson moved that
the Commission recommend approval
of PD 75-3 to the City Council sub-
ject to the conditions recommended
by staff and the Architectural
Review Committee, seconded by
Commissioner Pack and adopted by
the following roll call vote:
Hebard, Campos, Dickson, Samuelson,
Pack, Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Steuart
G.P. 75-2 This is the time and place for
Seismic Element public hearing to consider the
adoption of a Seismic Element of
the General Plan.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that Mr. Stafford would make the presentation of
the Seismic and Safety Elements as he was directly involved in the
preparation of both elements.
Mr. Stafford advised that the California Government Code requires
that all general law cities and counties in the state include a
Seismic Element in their General Plan. The primary objective
of the Seismic Element is that of informing the decision maker
of the seismic hazard and to suggest ways in which injuries,
damage, and social and economic dislocations can be kept to a
minimum in future earthquakes. Basically, the city must be aware
of the seismic problems for its jurisdiction, take the necessary
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steps to minimize the effects of an earthquake and to take the
steps necessary to react to the community's needs following an
earthquake.
The Earthquake Response Operations Guide prepared by the estate
outlining procedures which would take place following an earth-
quake is attached to the draft copy of the Seismic Element as
a guide,and he informed the Commission that the City of Campbell
does have an Emergency Operations Plan which establishes the city
as an emergency operations center and designates key personnel in
the city to act in the time of an emergency.
Mr. Stafford briefly reviewed the draft Seismic Element and
stated that most of Campbell is in an area which is quite likely
to suffer significant damage due to an earthquake because of the
nature of the soil and the water table level. Mr. Stafford stated
that it is important to note that like all residents of the ~3ay
Area, Campbell residents must live with the risk that at some
future date heavy shaking will occur to their homes. He referred
to Table I in the draft, which illustrates the level of acceptable
risks as submitted to the California Legislature by the Jaint
Committee on Seismic Safety. Most of the structures in Campbell
can be seen as having an ordinary level of risk to the occupants
of the structure. The extra cost to a project in order to reduce
this risk to an acceptable level is approximately 1 to 2 percent
in most cases.
Mr. Stafford referred to Page 21, Section VI, Policies and Imple-
mentation, and briefly reviewed the policy guidelines in order
to effectuate the goals.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Fir. Stafford if there is any record of
damage 'n the Campbell Area during the earthquake of 1906.
Mr. Stafford replied that he was not aware of any record pertain-
ing to this specific area, however, he stated that the San Jose
area as a whole suffered from that quake.
F1r. Kee informed the Commission that the water district has done
a study on possible dam failure. Stevens Creek Dam has a fault
that runs almost dowll the middle of it, however, Lexington Dam
was found to be in good condition to withstand a quake.
Commissioner Campos asked Mr. Stafford about the mutual aid
agreen;ent between cities and how much does the City of Campbell
rel}~ on that agreement.
Fir. Stafford stated that the City of Campbell does put considerable
emphasis on mutual aid.
Mr. Kee informed the Commission that the City does have a :fiutual
aid agreement with the San Nose Fire Department in the event there
is a fire in the Towers building. However, the Fire Chief had
requested a ladder truck, but it was :IOt approved in this year's
budget. Mr. Kee stated that the City has an Emergency Operations
Frocedure which has been adopted and tested and this would be very
closely related to the Seismic Element.
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Commissioner Campos asked if the city has a mutual aid agreement
- with the adjoining cities. Mr. Kee advised that there is a
written mutual aid agreement with the San Jose Fire and Police
Departments. At one time there was an agreement with the County
Fire Marshal.
Commissioner Campos was of the opinion that during a major
disaster, the City should not rely heavily on mutual aid, but
should emphasize local emergency plans.
Mr. Kee advised that the City does have an emergency operations
plan which has been tested on at least two occasions.
Commissioner Dickson referred to page 3, the last sentence on
that page. He recommended that the words "it is .theorized that"
be added so the sentence reads: "In Campbell, it is theorized
that most of the debris was deposited in the form of alluvial
fans since Pleistocene times (approximately 1 million years).
Commissioner Dickson referred to Page 111-1--Checklist Guide
for Planning Emergency Operations and suggested that the words
"is presented as an example" be inserted in the first sentence
to read: "The following Checklist Guide is presented as an
example of action"s that most localities must be prepared to
undertake in response to a major earthquake."
Mr. Kee advised that the Checklist is an information part of the
Seismic Element. The Checklist is a guide and a guide only and
he would not interpret a guide as requiring any specific proce-
dures.
Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded
by Commissioner Samuelson and unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 1468
AYES:
NOES:
ABSE2IT:
Commissioners:
Commissioner Hebard moved to adopt
Resolution No. 1468 recommending
adoption of the Seismic Element
of the General Plan to the City
Council, with recommended changes,
seconded by Commissioner Samuelson
and adopted by the following roll
call vote•
Hebard, Campos, Dickson, Samuelson,
Pack, Lubeckis
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Stewart
Chairman Lubeckis declared a recess at 8:45 p.m.
~' vened at 9 p.m.
Meeting recon-
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G.P. 75-3 This .is the time and place for
Safety Element public hearing to consider the
adoption of the Safety Element ~,
of the Campbell General Plan.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr. Kee advised that Mr. Stafford would make the presentation on
the Safety Element.
Mr. Stafford advised that the Safety Element is also a state
requirement for all general law cities. The basic purpose of
the Safety Element is to identify the types of hazards such as
fires acid floods. The Safety Element includes goals and
objectives which will reduce the effects of these hazards.
As with the Seismic Element, the concept of acceptable risk is
defined. The point at which a risk becomes unacceptable is
left to the discretion of the individual community. The Safety
Element is closely related to the Campbell Emergency Operations
Plan and is based on the following premises:
First, if the catastrophe is limited to the local area, then the
City must be prepared to take immediate and effective action to
provide safety services pending arrival of mutual aid. Secondly,
if the catastrophe- covers a wide area, the City will be required ~!
to provide sustained local emergency services and coordinate its
operations with regional disaster control efforts. i ,
Section IT: Public Safety Hazards. This section of the element
attempts to identify the public safety hazards to which the city
could reasonably be expected to respond with emergency services.
Earthquakes and related hazards are discussed in the Seismic
Element, however, one of the related hazards is flooding due to a
dam failure. Another hazard would be a major fire which would
require the efforts of the entire Campbell Fire Department.
Mr. Stafford reviewed the draft Safety Element in some detail and
stated that the goal of the City of Campbell is to protect life
and property and to minimize damage caused by natural and man-
caused emergencies. Section TV of the Element deals with imple-
mentation of the Safety Element.
Commissioner Campos referred to the second paragraph of the first
page and asked what would constitute a public safety organization.
Are there any provisions to bring in the National Guard in the
event of a major catastraphe.
Mr, Stafford stated that primarily the responsibilities of public
safety would rest with the police department. There are provisions
set up in the Emergency Operations Plan tc request outside assistance
however, it is sat up to function on a local. basis.
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Commissioner Dickson referred to Page ~~, C. Flooding, third
paragraph, and suggested that the words, "while improvements
were under construction" be included. The first sentence of that
paragraph would read, "Some damage was recently caused to proper-
ties abutting San Tomas Creek due to erasion of the stream channel
while improvements ware under construction."
Commissioner Dickson was of the opinion that it was a good report.
Commissioner Pack moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded
by Commissioner Hebard and unanimously adopted.
Chairman Lubeckis asked rir. Y.ee if there were a plan for the
Police Department to draw volunteers to help in an emergency.
Mr. Stafford stated that he was not aware of any.
Mr. Campos stated that the San Jose Police has an auxiliary force,
however, there is no plan, that he was aware of, to recruit
citizens.
Mr, Kee advised that the Emergency Operations Plan speaks to
mobilizing manpower. Manpower may be augmented by an auxiliary
or volunteer people pressed into service. He stated that in all
the discussions he has participated in, the emergency services
would involve city staff. However, volunteers could be used but
it would have to be within the framework of the whole program.
RESOLUTION N0. 1469 Commissioner Hebard moved that
Resolution No. 1469 be adopted
recommending adoption of the
Safety Element, including the
change in wording on page 4,
to the City Council, seconded
by Commissioner Campos and
,adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Hebard, Campos, Dickson, Samuelson,
Pack, Lubeckis
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Stewar t
iQISCELLAtIEOUS
City Council Referral Referral from the City .Council for
Amendments to Downtown review of proposed amendments to
Development Guidelines the Downtown Development Guidelines.
Chairman Lubeckis asked Mr. Kee for his comments.
Mr,, Kee stated that the City Council adopted the Downtown Develop-
ment Guidelines which had been recommended by the Planning Commission
'- and other advisory committees. ,'
At that time, Mayor Hammer proposed two amendments, which consist
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of a change in the wording of Section 4 (Landscaping) and the
addition of Seoticn 1Q (New Development). The amendments to the __
guidelines have been referred to the other committees and to date
there have been no ob~iections to the proposed amendments.
The staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the
proposed amendments to the Guidelines and forward its comments,
if any, to the City Council.
There was some discussion as to the proposed amendments pertain-
ing to landscaping and Commissioner Hebard Mated that there are
cases where quality landscaping substitutes for quantity landscap-
ing and he did not think specific developments should be singled
out. He recommended that the last sentence of paragraph 1 and
paragraph 2, page 1 of the Proposed Amendments be deleted.
Commissioner Dickson concurred with Commissioner Hebard and moved
that the amendments as proposed to the Policy Guidelines for the
Downtown Area be recommended for adoption to the City Council,
with the deletion of the last sentence in the first and second
paragraphs, Page 1. Motion seconded by Commissioner Samuelson
and unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Hebard stated that he had no arguments with the
guidelines for what they say, however, he did not believe an
overall statement of what they expect the downtc~•~n •~o be is
included, and there is nothing clearly stated about the develop- -~
meet of the downtown as a living area--as a populated downtown.
A downtown area is not a downtown area unless there are people
living there. He stated there is no reference in the guidelines
to transit. Guidelines for new development in an area like
this should at least recognize transit other than automobiles.
The guidelines should be flexible enough to respond to those
services as they come about during the years. They are going
to come about--it is merely ~ matter of time. They are speaking
about future and it is not even mentioned in the guidelines.
Chairman Lubeckis stated that the point was well taken.
Commissioner Hebard stated that the guidelines have been opened
up for amendments and perhaps the Planning Commission might like
to ask the Council to consider adding a statement into the guide-
lines covering those subjects.
Commissioner Hebard suggested that in sending the recommendation
to the City Council that the Planning Commission advise them that
they have referred to the Campbell Transit Committee the question
of developing a statement to be incorporated with regard to
transit.
Resolution of Adopt F,esolution of Appreciation
Appreciation for Commissioner Jack Cook
Commissioner Samuelson moved that the Flanninp; Commission adopt
by acclamation, Resolution No. 147Q in appreciation of services
rendered by Commissioner Jack Cook.
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Historical Heritage
Commission ~
Chairman Lubeckis advised that
he had received a letter from
Chairman Jeanette Watson, Civic
Improvement Commission, request-
ing that a member of the Planning
Commission be appointed to serve
on the Historical Heritage
Commission.
Chairman Lubeckis referred the letter to Commissioner Dickson for
reply.
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED:
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ATTEST: ~ Ar hur A, ee
Se retary
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RECORDED:/ ~`~iyr'1Sis Acker
Recorder ~^
Commissioner Hebard moved that the
meeting be adjourned, seconded by
Commissioner Dickson and unanimously
adopted. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 p.m.
egg ~GU17eckis , Chairttfan
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