PC Res 4235RESOLUTION NO. 4235
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A SIGN
EXCEPTION (PLN2015-053) FOR THE RESIDENCES AT RAILWAY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 208 & 226-328 RAILWAY AVENUE
8~ A PORTION OF 290 DILLON AVENUE.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to the recommended approval of a
Sign Exception (PLN2015-053):
Environmental Finding
1. On the basis of the Infill Environmental Checklist, and as supported by substantial
evidence, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment due to
mitigation measures adopted in a previous Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
application of uniformly applicable development policies, and incorporation of project-
specific mitigation measures agreed to by the project proponent, as specified by the
draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The proposed project ("project") is a planned residential development consisting of
157-units, comprised of 119 apartment units (rental) and 32 townhouse (for sale) and
six duet (for sale) units, and associated on- and off-site improvements, as well as
removal of existing on-site trees. The project includes applications for a Planned
Development for the approval of site configuration and architectural design, Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map to create individual townhome, duplex and commonly
owned lots, Tree Removal Permit to allow for the removal of protected trees, Sign
Exception to allow for a large decorative sign element, and Variance to allow the
placement of a new service pole in association with the project's undergrounding of
overhead utilities.
2. The project site is an assemblage of thirteen parcels located on both sides of Railway
Avenue and also includes a small portion of the City Corporation Yard, located at the
end of Dillon Avenue, which all together totals 3.90 net acres (4.66 gross).
3. The project site is generally bordered by the Avalon Apartment Community to the
south, the remaining City Corporation Yard to the east, the VTA light rail line to the
west, and the Calvary Temple of Campbell (church) to the north.
4. The project site is zoned P-D (Planned Development) as shown on the Campbell
Zoning Map.
5. The proposed Sign Exception may be approved concurrently, and subject to, a
Planned Development Permit.
6. The maximum allowable size for amulti-family residential development is 80 square
feet.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4235
Findings Recommending Denial of a Sign Exception (PLN2015-053)
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7. The proposed sign is roughly 8-feet tall by 30-feet wide, with a resulting sign area of
225 square feet.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, pursuant to Sec. 21.30.030.0.4, of the Campbell
Municipal Code the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
1. The signs otherwise allowed by the Sign Ordinance would be visible to the public and
the requested increase in sign area is more than is necessary to allow the sign to be
visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends denial of a
Sign Exception (PLN2015-053) for the Residences at Railway Development located at 208
& 226-328 Railway Avenue & a portion of 290 Dillon Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2015, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST:
Reynolds, Kendall, Bonhagen, Dodd, and Rich
None
Finch and Young
None
APPROVED:
Paul Kerr~ioyan, Secretary