CC Resolution 12293RESOLUTION NO. 12293
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (PLN2018-057) FOR A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (PLN2017-365) TO CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM PROFESSIOINAL OFFICE TO
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND A ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT (PLN2018-056) TO CHANGE THE ZONING
DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM P-0 (PROFESSIOINAL
OFFICE) TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD- COMMERCIAL) ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 71 N. SAN TOMAS AQUINO
ROAD (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 307-16-012).
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the City Council did
determine that the adoption of a Negative Declaration (PLN2018-57) provides full and
adequate environmental review for approval of a General Plan Amendment (PLN2017-
365) and Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2018-56) for the property located at 71 N. San
Tomas Aquino Road (assessor parcel number 307-16-012).
The City Council finds as follows with regard to the adoption of a Negative Declaration
Environmental Finding
1. An Initial Study has been prepared for the project which provides documentation
for the factual basis for concluding that a Negative Declaration 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.
Evidentiary Findings
The proposed project ("project") includes an amendment to change the General
Plan land use designation from Professional Office to Neighborhood Commercial
and an amendment to change the Zoning Map designation from P-O (Professional
Office) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial).
2. The project site consists of a single parcel located at the southwest corner of North
San Tomas Aquino Road and La Pradera Drive, north of West Campbell Avenue.
3. Abutting land uses include office uses to the west, residential uses to the
northwest, and commercial uses to the east and south.
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4. The approximately 24,000 square foot lot is developed with asingle-story 5,692
square foot building that is physically suited for, and currently occupied by, uses
that would conform to the proposed land use designation.
5. The site is located adjacent to an arterial corridor and is easily accessible by
automobile, bicycle, transit, and ~ by foot, consistent with the purpose of the
neighborhood commercial zoning designation.
6. The existing parking is sufficient to support the type of uses that would be allowed
under the proposed land use designation.
7. The project would be consistent with the following General Plan policies and
strategies:
Policy LUT-5.3: Variety of Commercial and Office Uses: Maintain a variety of attractive and
convenient commercial and office uses that provide needed goods, services
and entertainment.
Strategy LUT-~9.1 b: Land Use Review: Review the types of land uses allowed in the City's zoning
districts and revise, where appropriate, to assure greater compatibility.
Strategy LUT-9.1 c: Land Use Objectives and Redevelopment Plans: Permit only those uses that
are compatible with land use objectives and redevelopment plans.
Policy LUT-11.2: Services within Walking Distance: Encourage neighborhood services within
walking distance of residential uses.
Policy LUT-13.1: Variety of Uses: Attract and maintain a variety of uses that create an
economic balance within fhe City while maintaining a balance with other
community land use needs, such as housing and open space, and while
providing high quality services to the community.
Strategy LUT-13.1c: Fiscal Effects of Land Use: Evaluate the fiscal effects of different land uses
on City revenues and services.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 January 16, 2018.
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Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the
General Plan.
2. The proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience, or general welfare of the city.
3. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access,
provision of utilities, and compatibility with adjoining land uses) for the requested
land use designation(s) and anticipated land uses/project.
4. 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
uniformly applicable development policies, will have a significant adverse impact on
the environment.
5. The Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City
Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
6. 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 City Council adopts a Negative Declaration
(PLN2018-57) (attached Exhibit "A") to change the General Plan land use designation
from Professional Office to Neighborhood Commercial and the Zoning Map designation
from P-O (Professional Office) to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) for the property
located at71 N. San Tomas Aquino Road (assessor parcel number 307-16-012).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gibbons, Landry, Cristina, Waterman, Resnikoff
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPROVED: ~ ~""'~-
Paul Resnikoff, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy od, City Clerk
City Council Resolution No. 12293 EXHIBIT A -Negative Declaration
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1VEGATIVE DECLAIaATIO1V
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The Community Development Director 'has reviewed the proposed project described below to
defermine whether it could have a significant effect on the environment as a result of the project
completion. "Significant effect on the environment" means a substantial, or potentially
substantial, adverse change in any of the physical. conditions within the area affected by the
project including land, air, water, minerals, flora; fauna, ambient noise; .and objects of historic or
aesthetic significance.
Project Title: 71 N. San Tomas Aquino Road Land Use Designation Amendment
File Number(s): PLN2.01'7-365
Project Address: 71 North San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell CA 95008
Project Sponsor: Renate Schulze.
Existing Zoning Professional Office (P-O)
Proposed.Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
Existing,General Plan: Professional Office
Proposed General Plan: Neighborhood Commercial
Lead Agency: City of Campbell, Community Development Department
70 N. First Street, .Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person: Cindy NleCorinick;•Senior Planner
(408} 871=5103 ~ cindvmna citvofcampbell. com
Date Posted: January 12, 20T8
Project. Location and Surrounding Land iJse: The project site consists of a single parcel
located at the southwest comer ofNorth San Tomas Aquino Road and.La Pradera Drive, north of
West Campbell Avenue. The" approximately 29,000 square foot lot is currently developed with a
single-story 5,692 square footbuilding (built in 1969 and remodeled in 1993) with. five (5) tenant
spaces. Abutting land uses include office uses to the west, residential uses to the northwest, and
commercial uses to the .east and south. The current Zoning~is Professional Office (P-O) and the
current Geneial Plan Land Use Designation: is Professional Office..
70North Firs. Stred • Campbell,~CA 95008=1423 ~ TEL;(408) 866-2140^ FE,x (408) 866-5140 •,E-MNC planning@cityofcampbell.mm
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Negative Declaration ~ 71 N. San Tomas Aquino Road Page 2 of 2
Project. Description: The project includes an application for a General Plan Amendment and a
Zoning Map Amendment to change the land use designation from Professional Office to
Neighborhood Commercial. No changes to the builduig or the site in general are proposed.
Project Entitlements: Required land use entitlements for the proposed project inchtde a General
Plan amendment and a zoning map amendment for the subject property. The proposed General
Plan land use designation would change from. Professional Office to Neighborhood Commercial.
The proposed zoning designation would change from Professional Office (P-O) To
Neighborhood Commercial (C-1).
Finding: The Community Development Director has prepared an Initial Study for the project
and finds that the proposed project will not have a significant. effect on the enviromnent and
therefore a NEGATIVE DECLARATION was prepared for the project.
Cindy McCormick
PROJECT PLANNER
Senior Planner
TITLE
City of Campbell
AGENCY