PC Res 4068RESOLUTION N0.4068
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (PLN2011-258) TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO LOW-
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (6-13 UNITS PER GROSS ACRE) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 S. SAN TOMAS AQUINO ROAD.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the Community
Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows with
respect to application PLN2011-258:
Environmental Finding
1. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project concluding that there are
no significant unmitigated impacts associated with this project, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Evidentiary Findings
2. This proposed General Plan Amendment covers a 2.72 gross acre area.
3. The project site is currently developed with an auto service center on a parcel located at the
northwest corner of San Tomas Aquino and Bucknall Roads, within the C-1 (Neighborhood
Commercial) Zoning District. The property borders commercial uses to the north, residential
uses to the west, and roadways to the south and east.
4. The proposed amendment will allow the development of this lot to continue as a transition
between commercial developments and existing residential developments.
5. The proposed land use designation of Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 units per gross
acre) continues the existing land use pattern found in the surrounding neighborhood resulting in
amore desirable environment and use of the land than would also be allowed within the
proposed General Plan Land Use Designation.
6. The development will be compatible with the General Plan of the City and will aid in the
harmonious development of the immediate area.
7. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with other General Plan Elements as follows:
a. The residential designation allows the creation of additional housing opportunities and
furthers the objectives of the Housing Element by diversifying available housing
opportunities.
b. The intensity of development is supported by the existing circulation system and is
consistent with the Circulation Element.
c. The project site is so situated that it is located within ahalf-mile of open space, parks, and
recreational facilities furthering the Open Space goals of the community.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4068
PLN2011-258 - 125 S. San Tomas Aquino Road
Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment
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Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the
General Plan.
2. The proposed General Plan Land Use Designation change will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
3. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, and
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested development.
4. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument could be
made that shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the required Conditions
of Approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends approval of a
General Plan Amendment (PLN2011-258) to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from
Neighborhood Commercial to Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 units per gross acre) for
property located at 125 S. San Tomas Aquino Road.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22~d day of May, 2012, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
Alster, Resnikoff, Reynolds and Roseberry
None
Brennan, Ebner and Gibbons
None
APPROVED:
Theresa Alster, Chair
Paul~Kertnc~ran, Secretary