PC Res 2876RESOLUTION NO. 2876
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO
THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO THE
CAMPBELL GENERAL PLAN AS SHOWN IN ATTACHMENT "A'. CITY
INITIATED APPLICATION, PLANNING FILE NO. 93-02.
After notification and public hearings as specified by law on the proposed
amendments to the Campbell General Plan, and after presentation by the
Planning Department, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, and based upon the
following findings, the Planning Commission did determine that there was a
significant need to amend the Land Use Element and the Circulation
Element to the Campbell General Plan.
The Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan have been
revised to reference the San Tomas Neighborhood Plan.
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The land use policies contained in the San Tomas Neighborhood Plan
implement existing the general plan policies for the San Tomas Area
which promotes maintaining the low density characteristics of the area.
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The transportation policies contained in the San Tomas Neighborhood
Plan implement the existing general policies for the San Tomas Area
which encourages alternative street improvements and a lesser street
width to reinforce the rural character of the area.
The proposed General Plan Amendment to the Circulation Element
modifies the functional classifications for streets in the San Tomas Area
to reflect the current traffic conditions on each street.
An Initial Study has been prepared on the amendment, as required by
the California Environmental Quality Act.
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A Negative Declaration is appropriate as no significant environmental
impacts have been identified to be associated with this project.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission
concludes that:
The proposed General Plan Amendment will aid in maintaining the
rural characteristics of the area.
2. The proposed General Plan Amendments are compatible with the
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existing general plan policies for the San Tomas Area and will aid the
harmonious development of the San Tomas Area.
3. The proposed modifications would not be detrimental to the health,
safety, or welfare of the San Tomas Area or the city as whole.
4. Changes to the street classifications do not generate additional vehicular
traffic nor alter the present patterns of circulation or movement of
people or goods.
The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council
adopt GP 93-02.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 28th day of September 1993, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alne, Perrine, Akridge, Lindstrom
None
Meyer-Kennedy
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
AP I. (BUd) Alne, Chairperson
Ste~en Piasecl~i, Secretary
ATTACHMENT "A"
The following Sections are proposed modifications to the Land Use and
Circulation Elements of the Campbell General Plan. Proposed additional text
is underlined and deleted text is struck out.
Proposed Land Use Element Modifications
E. Policy for San Tomas Area
The San Tomas Area is an approximately 1-1/2 square mile residential
neighborhood located in the southwest portion of the City, as indicated
in Map 2. This area is unique in that it retains a more rural character
than other parts of the City. Most of the area was developed under the
jurisdiction of Santa Clara County. Large, often irregular shaped lots are
predominate in the area, and many of the streets lack the standard curbs,
gutters, and sidewalks. Almost one-half (48%) of the single family lots
are larger than 8,000 sq.ft., while 18% of the lots are larger than 12,000 sq.
ff.
Since 1979 there has been a strong concern expressed by residents of the
San Tomas Area to preserve the rural, low density residential character
of the area. Numerous public hearings have been held to solicit input
from residents and property owners.
The City recognizes the San Tomas Area as unique in terms of its rural
character and since 1980 has maintained a policy of:
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maintaining a low-density residential area;
encouraging larger-than-minimum lot sizes;
encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs, greenery and other
landscaping materials in new developments;
preserving existing trees and shrubs; and
considering alternate street improvements in appropriate areas.
The City Council in 1982 took further action to preserve the area by
reducing the residential densities in many areas, as indicated on the
Land Use Element Map of the General Plan. The Zoning Map, indicating
the specific larger lot sizes, has been brought into conformance with the
General Plan.
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and transportation standards for the San Tomas Area. Additionally, special
attention has been given to the street pattern and design standards through
the Circulation Element.
Proposed Circulation Element Modifications
F. Street Designations
As indicated above, the street system plays the most important part in the
City's traffic circulation. For purposes of the Circulation Element, streets
have been classified as being freeways, expressways, Class I arterials, Class
II arterials, Class I collectors, Class II collectors, and local streets.
Freeways and Expressways:
All designations referred to above are based on both traffic volumes and
the type of service provided. Freeways and expressways, for example, are
designed solely for the efficient movement of large volumes of traffic.
Freeways do not have grade crossings, and there are not traffic signals
other than those restricting traffic entering the freeway during rush hours
(peak volumes). Expressways, on the other hand, do provide grade
crossings controlled by traffic signals, although it is the policy of Santa
Clara County that all expressway intersections be provided with grade
separations or interchanges at some time in the future. One factor that
both freeways and expressways hold In common is that they do not
provide direct access to frontage property. In addition, they are controlled
and maintained by the State or County, respectively.
Class I Arterial:
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The Class I Arterial streets in Campbell are planned to accommodate
between 35,000 and 55,000 vehicles per day. There are only two Class I
Arterials planned, and they are indicated on the Circulation Element map
(Map 3) as follows:
Bascom Avenue - for its entire length through the City.
Hamilton Avenue - for its entire length through the City.
Class II Arterial:
Class II Arterial streets are planned to carry between 12,000 and 35,000
vehicles per day. The Class II Arterials which affect Campbell's circulation
are as follows:
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Campbell Avenue - from its junction with Hamilton Avenue to
Bascom Avenue.
Leigh Avenue - from Dry Creek Road to Hamilton Avenue.
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Union Avenue - from Bascom Avenue to Campbell Avenue.
Winchester Boulevard - for its entire length through the City.
The primary purpose of the arterial street system is to provide for the
needs of through traffic and to relieve the local streets from excessive
traffic volumes. Access to adjoining commercial and industrial properties
is provided by the arterial street system.
Class I Collector:
The Class I Collector streets are planned to handle between 3,500 and 12,000
vehicles per day. The Class I Collectors in Campbell are as follows:
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Budd Avenue - from. V;.rginia Avenue to Wir. chc~°tcr n,,,,~ .....
Curtner - from Bascom Avenue to Camden Avenue.
Dell Avenue - from San Tomas Expressway to Division Street.
Division Street - from Winchester Boulevard to Dell Avenue.
Harrison Avenue - from Civic Center Drive to Salmar Avenue.
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McGlincy Avenue - from Curtner Avenue to Union Avenue.
Salmar Avenue - from Harrison Avenue to Hamilton Avenue.
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Class II Collector:
Class II Collector streets are planned for a capacity of between 1,200 and
3,500 vehicles per day. The Class II Collector streets in Campbell are as
follows:
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Campbell Avenue - from Bascom Avenue to Leigh Avenue.
Central Avenue - from Grant Street to Payne Avenue.
Darryl Drive - from Latimer Avenue to Payne Avenue.
Eden Avenue - from Payne Avenue to Hamilton Avenue.
First Street - from Rincon to Latimer Avenue.
Kennedy/Railway Avenues - from Winchester Boulevard to
Campbell Avenue.
Latimer Avenue - from Darryl Drive to San Tomas Aquino Road.
Latimer Avenue - from Central Avenue to San Tomas Expressway.
Rincon Avenue - from Virginia Avenue to San Tomas Aquino
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The Collector streets are primarily intended to move traffic from local
streets to the arterials, however they also provide access to adjacent
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properties.
Local Streets:
The last class of streets shown on the Circulation Element Map is
designated "Local Street". The main purpose of Local Streets is to provide
access to adjoining property. The movement of traffic is usually a
secondary function of the local street.
The accompanying map (Map 3) illustrates the location of these streets,
freeways, and expressways. Generally, the street pattern for Campbell is
already well established, as the area of the City is over 98% developed.
Even the areas lying outside the city limits, but within Campbell's sphere
of influence are, for the most part, already developed. The future pattern
of streets will remain virtually unchanged.
San Tomas Area Street Standards
The City Council has recognized the San Tomas Area as a distinctive
residential neighborhood where alternative street improvement standards
should be developed because of a lower density residential land use and a
desire to preserve a less urbanized character. Street classifications for the
San Tomas Area are shown below. Map 4 illustrates the functional street
classifications for streets in the San Tomas Area.
Classification
Minor Arterial
Major Collector
Minor Collector
Major Local Access
Minor Local Access
Private Local Access
Private Lane
Traffic Volume
12,000 to 30,000 ADT
4,000 to 12,000 ADT
2,500 to 4,000 ADT
1,200 to 2,500 ADT
Less than 1,200 ADT
Less than 500 ADT
Less than 100 ADT
Transportation policies and alternative street design standards for the area
are contained in the San Tomas Neighborhood Plan. The transportation
polices and the alternative design standards contained in the Plan are for
use in the San Tomas Area only.