PC Res 4506RESOLUTION NO. 4506
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT (PLN2018-237) TO AMEND THE CAMPBELL
ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM R-1-6, (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1429 AND 1445 WESTMONT AVENUE..
FILE NO.: PLN2018-237
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
Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2018-237):
Environmental Findi
An Initial Study has been prepared for the proposed project which provides documentation
for the factual basis for concluding that a Mitigated 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 as conditioned.
Evidentiary Findings
The proposed project is application for a Zoning Map Amendment Zoning Map
Amendment (PLN2018-237) to rezone the project site from R-1-6 (Single -Family
Residential) to P-D (Planned Development); a Planned Development Permit (PLN2018-
215) to allow construction of six two-story single-family homes, a new private street, and
associated site and landscaping improvements; a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2018-
236) to create six private lots. and one common lot, and associated public and private
easements and allow the vacation of excess public right of way; and a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN2018-239) to allow removal of on -site protected trees.
2. The approximately 1.25 acre project site is comprised of two single-family properties (1429
& 1445 Westmont Avenue) that are located on the north side of Westmont Avenue,
between Harriet Avenue and Jasmine Court. The properties are developed with single -
story single-family homes, several accessory structures, (i.e. shed, gazebo, and garage),
and 21 trees (spanning both lots) which are all proposed to be removed.
3. The project site abuts residentially zoned properties in all directions.
4. The project site is currently designated by the Campbell Zoning Map as R-1-6 (Single -
Family Residential, 6,000 Square -Foot Minimum Lot Size) and by the Campbell General
Plan Land Use Diagram as Low Density Residential (Less than 6 units/Gr. Acre).
5. An amendment to the Campbell Zoning Map to redesignate the project site to. P-D
. (Planned Development) is necessary to allow creation of new residential parcels that do
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not have frontage upon a public street as permitted by Campbell Municipal Code (CMC)
Section 21.16.035 (Exception to access requirement).
6. The, Zoning Map Amendment would be consistent with the following General Plan
Strategy:
Strategy LUT-17.1a: General Plan/Zoning Amendments: Ensure that new General Plan or Zoning
amendments of property equal the predominant General Plan and/or Zoning
designations of parcels contiguous to, or directly across a public right-of-way from the
subject site.
7. As specified by the regulations for the Planned Development Zoning District, provided in
CIVIC Section 21.12.030.G.1 (Establishing the P-D zoning district), the Zoning Map
Amendment is proposed in conjunction and concurrent with- a proposed "development
plan" for the project site.
8. As specified by San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) Land Use Policy 'M-1'
(Planned Development Zones), development of the project site in the proposed Planned
Development Zoning District shall conform with the standards for single family
development contained within the STANP and the Campbell Municipal Code, except that
private local access streets shall be permitted with a home owner's association (HOA).
9. As specified by San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) Land Use Policy 14
(General Plan/Zoning Amendments), the proposed zoning designation equals the
predominate zoning designation of parcels contiguous to, or directly across,a public right-
of-way from the subject site.
10. As specified by the STANP Land Use Policy 'L' (General Plan/Zoning Amendments), a
notice containing the time, place and general purpose of the hearing was placed at the
project site at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General
Plan and all applicable development agreements, area plans, neighborhood plans, and
specific plan(s);
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare of the city; and
3. 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 uses/project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt an ordinance (Exhibit A) approving a Zoning Map Amendment to amend the
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Campbell Zoning Map designation from R-1-6 (Single -Family Residential) to P-D (Planned
Development) for property located at 1429 & 1445 Westmont Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2019, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Ching, Krey, Hines, Rich, and Rivlin
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:Ostrowski
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Paul Kermoyan, Secretary
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Exhibit A
ORDINANCE NO.
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (PLN2018-237) TO
AMEND THE CAMPBELL ZONING MAP DESIGNATION FROM R-
1-6 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO P-D (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1429 AND 1445
WESTMONT AVENUE.
FILE NO.: PLN2018-237
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the City Council of the City of Campbell
does ordain as follows:
Environmental Finding
An Initial Study has been prepared for the proposed project which provides documentation
for the factual basis for concluding that a Mitigated 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 as conditioned.
Evidentiary Findings
The proposed project is application for a Zoning Map Amendment Zoning Map
Amendment (PLN2018-237) to rezone the project site from R-1-6 (Single -Family
Residential) to P-D (Planned Development); a Planned Development Permit (PLN2018-
215) to allow construction of six two-story single-family homes, a new private street, and
associated site and landscaping improvements; a Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN2018-
236).to create six private lots and one, common lot, and associated public and private
easements and allow the vacation of excess public right of way; and a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN2018-239) to allow removal of on -site protected trees.
2. The approximately 1.25 acre project site is comprised of two single-family properties (1429
& 1445 Westmont Avenue) that are located on the north side of Westmont Avenue,
between Harriet Avenue and Jasmine Court. The properties are developed with single -
story single-family homes, several accessory structures, (i.e. shed, gazebo, and garage),
and 21 trees (spanning both lots) which are all proposed to be removed.
3. The project site abuts residentially zoned properties in all directions.
4. The project site is currently designated by the Campbell Zoning Map as R-1-6 (Single -
Family Residential, 6,000 Square -Foot Minimum Lot Size) and by the Campbell General
Plan Land Use Diagram as Low Density Residential (Less than 6 units/Gr. Acre).
5. An amendment to the. Campbell Zoning Map to redesignate the project site to P-D
(Planned Development) is necessary to allow creation of new residential parcels that do
not have frontage upon a public street as permitted by Campbell Municipal Code (CMC)
Section 21.16.035 (Exception to access requirement).
City Council Ordinance Page 2 of 3
Approving a Zoning Map Amendment
1429 & 1445 Westmont Avenue — File No.: PLN2018-237
6. The Zoning Map Amendment would be consistent with the following General Plan
Strategy:
Strategy LUT-17.1a: General Plan/Zoning Amendments: Ensure that new General Plan or Zoning
amendments of property equal the predominant General Plan and/or Zoning
designations of parcels contiguous to, or directly across a public right-of-way from the
subject site.
7. As specified by the regulations for the Planned Development Zoning District, provided in
CIVIC Section 21.12.030.G.1 (Establishing the P-D zoning district), the Zoning Map
Amendment is proposed in conjunction and concurrent with a proposed "development
plan" for the project site.
8. As specified by San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) Land Use Policy 'M-1'
(Planned Development Zones), development of the project site in the proposed Planned
Development Zoning District shall conform with the standards for single family
development contained within the STANP and the Campbell Municipal Code, except that
private local access streets shall be permitted with a home owner's association (HOA).
9. As specified by San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP) Land Use Policy 1-1'
(General Plan/Zoning Amendments), the proposed zoning designation equals the
predominate zoning designation of parcels contiguous to, or directly across a public right-
of-way from the subject site.
10. As specified by the STANP Land Use Policy 'L' (General Plan/Zoning Amendments), a
notice containing the time, place and general purpose of the hearing was placed at the
project site at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and concludes that:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General
Plan and all applicable development agreements, area plans, neighborhood plans, and
specific plan(s);
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare of the city; and
3. 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 uses/project.
SECTION ONE: That this Ordinance be adopted to approve a Zoning Map Amendment
(PLN2018-327) to amend the Campbell Zoning Map designation from R-1-6 (Single -Family
Residential) to P-D (Planned Development) for property located at 1429 & 1445 Westmont
Avenue as depicted by Exhibit A-1.
City Council Ordinance Page 3 of 3
Approving a Zoning Map Amendment
1429 & 1445 Westmont Avenue — File No.: PLN2018-237
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 day of , by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Wendy Wood, City Clerk
Richard M. Waterman, Mayor
EXHIBIT A-1
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