Admin PD Permit - Void - 2005City of Campbell --Community Development Department
70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008
MEMORANDUM
To: Site and Architectural Review Committee Date: May 4, 2005
From: Sean K. Gallegos, Planner I
Subject: 1667 S. Bascom Avenue ~ Planned Development Permit
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting approval of a Planned Development Permit for an addition to an existing
commercial structure at 1667 S. Bascom Avenue. The commercial structure consists of 1,930 square
feet, which compromises the car wash structure, storage, office, sitting area and restroom. In addition,
there is a 426 square foot detached accessory structure that is used for storage.
The subject property is located on the west side of South Bascom Avenue, and is between Hamilton
Avenue and Campisi Way. The subject property is presently zoned P-D (Planned Development) and is
designated as Commercial/Professional Office/Residential land use on the City's General Plan Land
Use Map.
PROJECT DATA
The zoning designation for the project site is P-D (Planned Development). The proposed project is
consistent with the zoning designation and meets the minimum setbacks, height restriction, building
coverage, floor area ratio, and parking requirements the Zoning District.
The proposed elevations depict a contemporary design with cement plaster walls. Building elevations
are accentuated with aluminum windows and a flat roof design. The walls are a beige color and the
trim is a yellow and blue.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Since February 2005, the applicant has worked with staff, which has led to increased landscaping for
the project. Staff has an outstanding issue with the design of the project. The design of the second-
story addition is out-of--scale and is not well-integrated into the overall design of the original structure.
In addition, the pre-fabricated exterior stairwell should be internally integrated into the structure. The
proposed stairwell is not architecturally attractive or compatible with surrounding developments. Staff
believes the applicant should make an attempt to diminish the visual impact of the stairwell and
addition. Our review of this commercial development is concerned with site and architectural design
because of the high profile location of this site. The City is looking for a very high-quality design that
is unique and designed with the site and community in mind. Staff is not supportive of the proposed
project in its current design.
Attachment: Reduced Plans