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ORDINANCE NO. 2211
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (PLN2016-275)
TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM R-M
(MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1223 WALNUT 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 City Council finds as follows with regard to the recommended approval of a Zoning Map
Amendment (PLN2016-275):
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 Findings
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).
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 a single-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.
8. The project would be consistent with the following General Plan policies and strategies:
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Policy LUT-3.1: Variety of Residential Densities: Provide land use categories for
and maintenance of a variety of residential densities to offer
existing and future residents of all income levels, age groups and
special needs, sufficient opportunities and choices for locating in
Campbell.
Strategy LUT-5.2a: Neighborhood Compatibility: Promote new residential
development and substantial additions that are designed to
maintain and support the existing character and development
pattern of the surrounding neighborhood, especially in historic
.neighborhoods and' neighborhoods with consistent design
characteristics.
9. 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).
,10. 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.
11. There are no responsible agencies or trustee agencies responsible for resources
affected by the project.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 City Council further finds and concludes that:
15. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the
General Plan.
16. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare of the city.
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17. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this
Zoning Code.
18. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access,
compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested zoning
designation(s) and anticipated land useslproject.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the City Council of the City of Campbell
does ordain as follows:
SECTION ONE: That this Ordinance be adopted to approve a Zoning Map Amendment
(PLN2016-275) to amend the Zoning Map designation from R-M (Multi-Family Residential)
to P-D (Planned Development) for property located at 1223 Walnut Drive, as depicted by
Exhibit A.
SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its
passage and adoption and shall be published, one time within fifteen (15) days upon
passage and adoption in the Campbell Express, a newspaper of general circulation in the
City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of November, 2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kotowski, Resnikoff, Gibbons, Baker
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cristina
APPROVED: ''-'~' /~"'^-
J son T. Baker, Mayor
ATTEST: .
Wend ood, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Project Location Map