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PC Min 02/10/2004 CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7:30 P.M. TUESDA Y FEBRUARY 10,2004 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Planning Commission meeting of February 10, 2004, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair Doorley and the following proceedings were had, to wit: ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair: Vice Chair: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: Commissioner: George Doorley Elizabeth Gibbons Bob Alderete Tom Francois Joseph D. Hernandez Michael Rocha Bob Roseberry Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Community Development Director: Senior Planner: Associate Planner: Planner I: City Attorney Reporting Secretary: Sharon Fierro Geoff I. Bradley Tim J. Haley Stephanie Willsey William Seligmann Corinne A. Shinn APPROV AL OF MINUTES Motion: On motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, the Planning Commission minutes of January 27, 2004, were approved as submitted. (7-0) COMMUNICA TIONS 1. Revised Conditions of Approval for Item No. 1. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS There were no agenda modifications or postponements Planning Commission Minutes of February 10, 2004 Page 2 ORAL REQUESTS There were no oral requests. *** PUBLIC HEARING Chair Doorley read Agenda Item No.1 into the record. 1. PLN2002-138 PLN2002-139 PLN2002-140 PLN2002-141 Oldham, T. Public Hearing to consider the applications of Mr. Timothy Oldham for the following development of property owned by Mr. Timothy Oldham located at 1396 W. Latimer Avenue in an R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) Zoning District: Zone Change (PLN2002-138) from R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) to P-D (Planned Development); Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2002-139) to create four townhome lots and one common drive; Planned Development Permit (PLN2002-I40) to allow the construction of four townhome units; and Tree Removal Permit (PLN2002-I4I) to allow the removal of one walnut tree. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Tentative City Council Meeting Date: March 2, 2004. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner Mr. Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows: . Advised that the applicant is seeking approval to develop property located at 1396 W. Latimer Avenue with four townhome units. Included is a Zone Change from R-2-S to PD, a Parcel Map to create four lots and one common drive, a Planned Development Permit to construct four townhomes and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one black walnut tree located at the rear of the property. . Informed that a single-family residence that is to be demolished currently occupies the site. The property is located on the south side of W. Latimer Avenue between San Tomas Aquino and Superior. Single-family residences are to the north, multiple-family residential to the south and west and duplexes to the east. . Said that the project is proposed at a density of 12.9 units per gross acre. The General Plan Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential allows a density of 14-20 units per gross acre. The site would accommodate up to five apartment units. . Stated that the project is proposed as three buildings. The two front buildings are detached and the rear building is a duet or duplex structure. . Described the lot coverage as 29 percent, the landscaping at 32 percent and the paving at 39 percent. Fourteen parking spaces will be provided, six covered and eight uncovered. The units are three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath and range between 1,584 and 1,773 square feet with one and two car attached garages. . Said that the proposal includes changing the zoning to Planned Development to allow the subdivision of the site into individual lots. . Explained that the architectural style features stucco and wood siding wainscoting. Features such as porches, bay windows and gables accent the units. Private open spaces ranging from 333 to 395 square feet are provided. Decorative paving will be included. Planning Commission Minutes of February 10, 2004 Page 3 . Suggested that the Commission adopt four Resolutions forwarding recommendations of approval of this project to Council. Commissioner Hernandez asked about the plan to replace the walnut tree with two 36-inch box trees while the proposed Conditions of Approval only call out for one. He suggested that two replacements be formalized in the Conditions. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley explained that the applicant is proposing two but the Ordinance requires just one replacement tree. He agreed that the Conditions could reflect the plans for two replacement trees. Commissioner Hernandez asked for clarification on the location of the eighth uncovered parking space, asking if one is a tandem space. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley pointed out that one of the spaces is located in front of Unit 3 in the driveway area and may not be clearly delineated on the plan. Commissioner Hernandez asked if any traffic concerns were raised about the access from the site onto Latimer A venue. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley replied that the City's Traffic Engineer who reviewed this proposal raised no issues or concerns. Commissioner Gibbons presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as follows: . Reported that SARC reviewed this project on two occasions, December 9, 2003, and January 27,2004. . Said that this has been a challenging project and that the applicant has worked substantively to improve parking and landscaping, issues raised by SARC at its December 9th meeting. At that time the applicant was asked to modify the proposed building colors and provide window sill/trim details. The applicant subsequently has provided additional and cleared drawings. . Concluded by stating the SARC is in favor of this project over all. Chair Doorley opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Chair Doorley closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1. Commissioner Gibbons: . Pointed out that one comment she brought up at the first SARC meeting has not yet been addressed. That issue is the placement of stairs in the garages of a couple of units and her concern that the resulting lowered ceiling height might preclude the parking of many types of vehicles. . Suggested that a Condition be imposed that requires clarification and approval by the Community Development Director in resolving that conflict. or Planning Commission Minutes of February 10, 2004 Page 4 Commissioner Hernandez asked staff what the minimum number is for uncovered parking spaces. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley replied that there is a minimum for covered parking provided, which for this development is four while they are providing six. There is also a minimum total number of parking spaces to be provided per unit. Commissioner Hernandez: . Expressed concern about the one parking space in the driveway and the fact that it may be tight to maneuver in and out of this spot. . Questioned if proper ingress, egress and fire access is being provided. . Stated his concern about minimum setbacks for this type of development with two and a half story structures. Commissioner Gibbons: . Stated that she struggled regarding the provision of parking and open space but did not pick up on that particular parking space. . Concurred that this space might be an issue. Chair Doorley reopened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.1 and invited the applicant to address these concerns raised about the garage heights and access to Units 3 and 4. Mr. Tim Oldham, Applicant and Owner, 1396 W. Latimer Avenue, Campbell: . Reported that per his architect, the project as designed meets the legal standards. Commissioner Gibbons said that she has problem with the eighth parking space. Senior Planner Geoff I. Bradley reported that this spot had previously been landscaping. He added that Fire does not need to go all the way back to serve this site. Commissioner Gibbons said that she has a problem with cars getting out of this really constrained space. Associate Planner Tim J. Haley reminded that the applicant and SARC had elected to create a front yard area for Unit 4 so parking got shifted. Commissioner Gibbons said that SARC may have tried too hard there. Suggested adding a Condition of Approval that the No.8 parking space be modified to allow better turnaround and access even if it reduces the yard area in front of Unit 4. Commissioner Hernandez asked if she is referring to the entire private yard space area. Commissioner Gibbons replied not all of it. Commissioner Hernandez agreed that this condition seems reasonable. Planning Commission Minutes of February 10, 2004 Page 5 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez, the Planning Commission took the following action for development of property owned by Mr. Timothy Oldham located at 1396 W. Latimer A venue: 1. Adopted Resolution No. 3537 recommending approval of a Zone Change (PLN2002-138) from R-2-S (Multiple Family Residential) to P- D (Planned Development); 2. Adopted Resolution No. 3538 recommending approval of a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2002-139) to create four townhome lots and one common drive; 3. Adopted Resolution No. 3539 recommending approval of a Planned Development Permit (PLN2002-140) to allow the construction of four townhome units, with changes to the Conditions to: A. Revise the location of parking space No.8 to accommodate better turning radius to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and B. Review of the garage floor plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director, to ensure that the ceiling heights under the stairs will still accommodate the parking of a full size car. 4. Adopted Resolution No. 3540 recommending approval of a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2002-141) to allow the removal of one walnut tree with the amended Condition of Approval No.2 to replant with two 36- inch box trees, and 5. Found this project to be Categorically exempt under CEQA, by the following roll call vote: A YES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Rocha and Roseberry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Chair Doorley advised that this item would be considered by Council for final action at its meeting of March 16. 2004. MISCELLANEOUS *** Chair Doorley read Agenda Item No.2 into the record. 2. Zoning Code Update Public Hearing to consider a comprehensive Zoning Code Update and to find said Update to be consistent with the City's General Plan. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. Project Planner: Geoff I. Bradley, Senior Planner Chair Doorley announced that Item No.2 would be continued and opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No.2. Planning Commission Minutes of February 10, 2004 Page 6 Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Francois, seconded by Commissioner Rocha, the Planning Commission continued consideration of the Zoning Code Update to the next Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 2004, by the following roll call vote: A YES: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Rocha and Roseberry NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None *** REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The written report of Ms. Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director, was accepted as presented with the following additions: . Advised that Council granted an appeal to the project at 1512 Walnut Drive and overturned the Planning Commission's denial of a Modification to the roof design. . Reminded that a Study Session on the Zoning Code update would occur immediately following this meeting and assured that this is the last one. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. to a Study Session immediately following and thereafter to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2004. SUBMITTED BY: co ;- £) " . ~ uu'- t!!Jd~--- Corinne A. Shinn, Recording Secretary APPROVED BY: ATTEST: Gecuie Doorley, Chair ~i~ - Sharon Fierro, Secretary