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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. o 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. o 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. o 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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2876 Page -2- September 28, 1993 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: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 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. ---~-----;"~'4 .v.~^~ ~"~'v...,. ....... _.,_~. The policies in this section shall be implemented through the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan. The plan specifies land Attachment "A" Page -2- 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: Attachment "A" Page-3- 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: -e3-.2. 4.. (~3. 7.4. Campbell Avenue - from its junction with Hamilton Avenue to Bascom Avenue. Leigh Avenue - from Dry Creek Road to Hamilton Avenue. D ,-,.l l ,, .,. ,-1 .-,~ l^I.;,.,.,-.1,,,-,o~-^.,,. 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: 4,- 4,1. ~.2. (~,3. 7./1. 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. Attachment "A" Pal~e -4- !0.6. 11.7. 12. 13. 8-- McGlincy Avenue - from Curtner Avenue to Union Avenue. Salmar Avenue - from Harrison Avenue to Hamilton Avenue. E. Sunnyoaks Avenue - from Dell Avenue to San Tomas Expressway. Virginia ^ ....... ~"^'"' Creekside Way from Campbell Avenue to Hamilton Avenue. 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: g,-1. 4,-2. ,~3. &4. 7-~5. 8,6. ~7. !9.$. 11.9. 12. 13. 14. 12,,.,,.,-,,,,,,. D,-..~,-I _ ~c,.,.,,~ 1-1~,,~;~,,~,4~, ^.,,-,.,,,,-, ~-,-, D,-,11.-,,.,.,4 T~,.-.,.-,,-1 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 Road. C, , ,~ .-, .,,-...1.,. ^ .,,-,,.,,,,-, _ ~,-,-,,,~ l[;,-,-.;., ; -, A .,,~,,n ~-.-~ I2,-,,, 1 ,-,.,,-, ,.,4 ll;,-.~-;~-,;.-, A.,,-,~,,,,-, lC..,-,,vv., I2,,,4,4 A.,,-,,,~,,,-, I-,-, 12,,,-,1..-,.-,11 In addition, there are three is one Class II Collector streett, which are has not yet built, r~.,,, ~,~ Avenue te Suv. v. yeak°-, Avenue, ay. ether ,..~o the Campisi Way extension to connect the Pruneyard Shopping Center with Bascom Avenue. av.d the The Collector streets are primarily intended to move traffic from local streets to the arterials, however they also provide access to adjacent Attachment "A" Page -5- 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.