PC Min - 05/24/2011CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
7:30 P.M.
The Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 2011, was called to order at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California by Chair
Roseberry and the following proceedings were had, to wit:
MAY 24, 2011
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TUESDAY
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present
Chair:
Vice Chair:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Bob Roseberry
Theresa Alster
Mark Ebner
Elizabeth Gibbons
Paul Resnikoff
Philip C. Reynolds, Jr.
Commissioners Absent
Staff Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner:
Community Development
Director:
Planning Manager:
Associate Planner:
Assistant Planner:
City Attorney:
Recording Secretary:
Brian Brennan
Kirk Heinrichs
Paul Kermoyan
Steve Prosser
Daniel Fama
William Seligmann
Corinne Shinn
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by
Commissioner Reynolds, the Planning Commission minutes of
the meeting of May 10, 2011, were approved. (6-0-1;
Commissioner Brennan was absent)
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COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
There were no agenda modifications or postponements.
ORAL REQUESTS
There were no oral requests.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Roseberry read Agenda Item No. 1 into the record as follows:
PLN2011-80 Public Hearing to consider the application of Golden Property
PLN2011-105 Development for a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2011-80) to
Golden allow late night activity and general on-sale alcohol sales
Property associated with a new restaurant use (Patxi's) and a
Development Modification to a previously-approved Master Sign Plan
(PLN2011-105) to approve new signage on property located at
1875 S. Bascom Avenue, Unit 405, in a C-2 (General
Commercial) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this
project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA.
Planning Commission action final unless appealed in writing to
the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Steve
Prosser, Associate Planner
Mr. Steve Prosser, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
• Described the project site as being located at South Bascom Avenue and East
Campbell Avenue, within the Pruneyard Shopping Center. The tenant space is the
currently vacant Unit 405 that fronts on Campbell Avenue.
• Reported that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
alcohol sales with a restaurant and late night activity to allow operations until 11
p.m. with staff on site until midnight. Additionally, there are minor exterior changes
proposed to this tenant space as well as a Modification to the previously-approved
Master Sign Plan.
• Explained that the restaurant consists of 79 seats, including 15 bar seats.
• Advised that a Master Use Permit was approved in 1994 that allow a maximum of
18 restaurants with alcohol sales within this shopping center.
• Said that this proposal can be found to be compatible with surrounding shopping
center uses and does not represent an over concentration.
• Added that the late night hours allows staff an hour to clean up and prep for the
next day, which results in no impact on other nearby businesses.
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• Said that the exterior modifications include a change of paint color from beige to
brick red and color and design changes to the awnings from the existing red to
black.
• Added that the applicant is seeking approval of two wall signs with a total of 42
square feet. One wall sign would face East Campbell Avenue and the other would
face South Bascom Avenue. This new signage would be consistent with that
previously approved for Johnny Rocket's (previous restaurant tenant of this space).
• Said that the proposed changes and signs compliment the character of the space
and shopping center.
• Recommended the adoption of two resolutions; one to approve the Conditional Use
Permit and the second to approve the Modification to the existing Master Sign Plan
to allow two signs.
• Advised that the applicant's representative is available.
Chair Roseberry opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. Jared Taylor, Applicant's Representative:
• Thanked the Commission and staff for the time spent reviewing this request.
• Said that this is an up and coming restaurant group with San Francisco area
locations that is proposing to establish a new business in this vacant restaurant
space.
• Added that Paxti's specializes in Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
• Explained that the late hours will allow them time to clean up after closing at 11
p.m.
• Assured that sale of food is the primary focus and alcohol is secondary.
• Added that the proposed signs will help keep this location alive and help create a
successful tenancy in the City of Campbell.
• Added that the property owner's representative is also present.
Ms. Olga Ornelas, Representative, Equity Office:
• Advised that she is here on behalf of the Pruneyard.
• Said that this new restaurant will provide a great attraction to the center and
represent a good blend.
• Expressed support for this request.
Chair Roseberry asked Ms. Ornelas if she is the Manager of Equity Office.
Ms. Olga Ornelas replied yes.
Chair Roseberry asked how long she has been there.
Ms. Olga Ornelas said one year. Previously Julie Petit managed the center.
Chair Roseberry closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
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Commissioner Alster presented the Site and Architectural Review Committee report as
follows:
• Reported that SARC reviewed this request on May 10tH
• Said that SARC supported the exterior changes.
• Added that they found the proposed colors draws attention and compliments the
shopping center.
• Recommended approval of the two requested wall signs as being consistent with
the signs granted to the previous restaurant, Johnny Rockets.
Commissioner Gibbons:
• Said that she had no problem with the sign request but suggested adding language
to Finding #2, "... at this location. Due to the physical reconfiguration of the
building facade, this signage is more appropriate than the original sign allowed
under the Master Sign Plan."
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Resnikoff, seconded by
Commissioner Gibbons, the Planning Commission took the
following actions:
• Adopted Resolution No. 4025 approving a Conditional Use
Permit (PLN2011-80) to allow late night activity and general
on-sale alcohol sales associated with a new restaurant use
(Patxi's); and
• Adopted Resolution No. 4026 approving a Modification to a
previously-approved Master Sign Plan (PLN2011-105) to
approve new signage, with the modification of Finding #2,
on property located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue, Unit 405, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Alster, Ebner, Gibbons, Resnikoff, Reynolds and
Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brennan
ABSTAIN: None
Chair Roseberry advised that action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk
within 10 calendar Days.
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Chair Roseberry read Agenda Item No. 2 into the record as follows:
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2. PLN2010-304 Public Hearing to consider the application of David and Janean
Sousa, D & J Sousa for an Extension of Time (PLN2010-304) for apreviously-
approved Planned Development Permit (PLN2008-58) for a
four-unit single-family residential development on property
located at 45-67 Kennedy Avenue in a P-D (Planned
Development) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this
project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA.
Tentative City Council Meeting Date: June 21, 2011. Project
Planner: Steve Prosser, Associate Planner
Mr. Steve Prosser, Associate Planner, presented the staff report as follows:
• Advised that the applicant is seeking an Extension of Time for a previously
approved Planned Development Permit to allow development of four small lot
single-family residences.
• Said that the project site consists of two parcels equaling approximately one-half a
gross acre. It is located on the north side of Kennedy between Industrial and
Winchester. There are currently residential units on the property.
• Added that Council approved this project in 2009. The Parcel Map created four
private lots and one common lot. The proposed homes range between 2,200 and
2,600 square feet.
• Said that the six private trees in fair to poor condition have been approved for
removal as part of this development.
• Explained that an Extension of Time requires justification, which in this situation is
the most recent economic conditions.
• Recommended that the Commission forward a recommendation that Council grant
this Extension of Time. While the applicant requested athree-year extension, staff
is recommending atwo-year extension to coincide with the expiration date of the
Tentative Parcel Map.
Chair Roseberry opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Chair Roseberry closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Gibbons, seconded by
Commissioner Alster, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 4027 recommending that the City Council grant a
two-year Extension of Time (PLN2010-304) for a previously-
approved Planned Development Permit (PLN2008-58) for afour-
unit single-family residential development on property located at
45-67 Kennedy Avenue, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Alster, Ebner, Gibbons, Resnikoff, Reynolds and
Roseberry
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brennan
ABSTAIN: None
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Chair Roseberry advised that this item would be considered by the City Council for
final action at its meeting of June 21, 2011.
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REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Director Kirk Heinrichs had no additions to the written report.
Commissioner Gibbons reported that traffic has been problematic at the Safeway
fueling station. She advised that she visited one afternoon at about 4 p.m. and found
the queuing both crowded and confusing. It was a challenge getting to the pump.
Commissioner Ebner said that no matter what time of day, it's a nightmare. Lines are
queuing on the street before getting onto the parking lot. It is hard to get on site to
shop in the store itself. This is really a problem.
Commissioner Gibbons said that it's a lesson learned.
ADJOURNMENT
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. immediately to a Study
Session and subsequently to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
June 28, 2011 (the meeting of June 14, 2011 has been cancelled).
SUBMITTED BY:
o ' e Shinn, Recording Secretary
APPROVED BY: i . ~ '~ ~-
Bob Roseberry, Cha'
ATTEST:
Kirk inri s, Secretary