PC Res 4329RESOLUTION NO. 4329
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1223 1II/ALNl1T
DRIVE.
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 adoption of
a Negative Declaration (PLN2016-278):
Environmental Finding
An Initial Study has been prepared for the project which provides documentation for
the factual basis for concluding that a Negative Declaration (PLN2016-278) may be
adopted since no substantial evidence exists, in light of the whole record, that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment as conditioned.
Evidentiary Findinas
2. The proposed project ("project") includes a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2016-019) to
create two residential lots and one common lot, Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2016-
275) to change the zoning designation from R-M (Multi-Family Residential) to P-D
(Planned Development), a Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-276) to allow the
construction of two (2) two-story detached single-family homes, a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN2016-277) to allow for the removal of one protected tree, and a Negative
Declaration (PLN2016-278).
3. The project site consists of a 10,011 square foot (net area) lot located on Walnut
Drive between Wendell Drive and Hacienda Avenue.
4. The lot is currently developed with one single-family residence that will be
demolished as part of the proposed project.
5. Abutting land uses include asingle-family residence to the south, single-family
townhomes to the north and east, and a senior living facility to the west.
6. The project site is designated Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 Units / Gr.
Acre) as shown on the Campbell General Plan Map.
7. The proposed residential land use, at a density of approximately seven (7) units/gr.
acre, is consistent with the allowable land use and maximum density permitted by
the Low-Medium Density Residential General Plan land use designation.
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8. The project site is zoned R-M (Multi-Family Residential) as shown on the Campbell
Zoning Map and will be rezoned to P-D (Planned Development).
9. The land use entitlements for the proposed Project may be approved concurrently
where approval of the Tentative Parcel Map is subject to approval of the Zoning Map
Amendment and Planned Development Permit.
10. There are no responsible agencies or trustee agencies responsible for resources
affected by the project.
11. On the basis of the Initial Study, and as supported by substantial evidence, the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment due to the application of
uniformly applicable development policies and incorporation of project-specific
conditions of approval.
12. The City of Campbell provided a Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration to
the public via the Campbell Express, the County Clerk, and on the City website.
13. The City of Campbell provided a 20-day, public review. period of the Negative
Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. The
20-day public review period began on May 25, 2016 and the public was invited to
comment on the Draft Negative Declaration in writing and/or in person at the
Planning Commission Public Hearing on June 14th and September 13th and the City
Council public hearing on October 18, 2016. No comments have been received on
the draft Negative Declaration.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
14. 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.
15. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City
Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
16. The Custodian of the Record for the Negative Declaration and Initial Study is the
Community Development Department of the City of Campbell, located at 70 North
First Street, Campbell, California.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends approval
of a Negative Declaration (PLN2016-278) for the project on property located at 1223
Walnut Drive, subject to the attached recommended Conditions of Approval (attached
Exhibit A).
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2016, by the following roll call .
vote: -
AYES: Commissioners: Bonhagen, Dodd, Hernandez, Reynolds Young, Kendall
NOES:. Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: Rich
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
~ APPROVED:
is Dodd, Chair
ATTEST: ~~,j I f ~/
Paul Ker`moyan, Secretary