Utility Waiver - Denied - 2011CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
June 4, 2010
Gary Carnes
Carnes & Associates
9505 Sugar Babe Drive
Gilroy, CA 95020
Re: Underground Utility Waiver -File No: PLN2010-124
1623 Adrien Drive
Dear Mr. Carnes:
Please be advised that the Community Development Director has reviewed your request to permit
overhead utility services in conjunction with the construction of a substantial residential remodel to an
existing one-story single-family residence at the above-referenced property in lieu of the requirement to
underground utilities.
Pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code (CMC) Section 21.18.140 (Undergrounding of Utilities), this
request has been denied for the following reasons:
The CMC requires all electric, telecommunications, and cable television lines that serve a substantial
remodel or new development to be installed underground. An application to construct a second
story addition and new first level floor area was submitted on March 31, 2010 (PLN2010-61). The
resulting floor area will increase from 1,440 sq. ft. (includes garage) to 2,674 sq. ft. (includes
garage). Adding over 900 square feet to the existing residence constitutes a substantial investment
to the property to warrant the need to underground utilities if practical to do so.
2. CMC § 21.18.140 (D) allows the Community Development Director the ability to waive the
requirements of undergrounding utilities when topographical, soil, or other conditions make
underground installation unreasonable or impractical. There are no unique topographical conditions
associated with the property or its surroundings that would restrict the ability to underground utilities.
The site is located on relatively level topography with the utility service drop located to the rear of the
existing home and one foot into an adjacent neighboring property. Because the utility pole is within
an easement and approximately one foot from your property, the ability to trench utilities to the new
remodeled residence is reasonable and practical.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at
paulk@cityofcaxnpbell.com .
Sincerely,
Paul Kermoyan
Planning Manager