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PC Res 4632 RESOLUTION NO. 4632 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A PORTION OF 1336 PARSONS AVENUE TO CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LESS THAN SIX UNITS PER GROSS ACRE) TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. FILE NO. PLN-2020-64 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 General Plan Amendment: Environmental Finding 1. The project may be found Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to In-Fill Development Projects which are found consistent with all applicable general plan policies and zoning regulations, are under five acres in size, and substantially surrounded by urban uses, under Section 15301 pertaining to the operation and leasing, and minor alteration of an existing private structure, and Section 15303 pertaining to the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structures and pertaining to the construction of new small facilities and structures. Evidentiary Findings 2. The proposed project includes a General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment to allow a portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to change in land use designation from Low- Density Residential (Less than Six Units per Gross Acre) to Professional Office, and zoning designation from R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) to P-O (Professional Office) in order to facilitate the transfer of a portion of a commercial parking lot built on a residential property to an adjoining commercial property located at 1308 Parsons Avenue. The applicant is also requesting review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Architectural Review to allow the conversion of a single-family residence to a commercial use and Parking Modification Permit to allow a reduction in the number of required parking spaces for property located at 1308 Parsons Avenue. 3. The project site comprises two properties (1308 & 1336 Parsons Avenue) which are located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, south of Camden Avenue and north of Sharp Avenue. The properties abut single family residences to the south. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4632 Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment Page 2 of 4 4. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species (i.e., wetland), the project will not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, or air/water quality, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 5. This action is for a General Plan Amendment to allow a portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to change in land use designation from Low-Density Residential (Less than Six Units per Gross Acre) to Professional Office. 6. The General Plan Amendment is proposed in conjunction and concurrent with a proposed Zoning Map amendment for the project site. 7. The portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue proposed change in land use designation is located along the north property line and measures approximately 1,884 square feet. 8. The General Plan provides the following purpose statements for Low-Density Residential and Professional Office land uses: Low-Density Residential (Less than six units per gross acre): This designation provides for detached single-family homes (on lots that are typically 6,000 square feet). The allowable density of less than 6 units per acre results in a population of approximately one to 15 people per acre. Professional Office: The Professional Office land use designation permits administrative, professional and research uses that may provide a customer service or be more corporate in nature. Office uses are dispersed throughout the City, since they are permitted in most non- residential zoning districts. Because office uses generally have a less intense impact on adjacent land uses than other commercial uses, they often provide a buffer between residential and commercial or industrial uses. Location and design of office developments should include proximity to transit lines and connections to light rail as well as bicycle routes. 9. The General Plan includes goals, policies and strategies that were reviewed to ensure the proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan and serve to further, and not frustrate, its objectives including, but not limited to, the following policies and strategy: Policy LUT-5.1: Neighborhood Integrity: Recognize that the City is composed of residential, industrial and commercial neighborhoods, each with its own individual character; and allow change consistent with reinforcing positive neighborhood values, while protecting the integrity of the city’s neighborhoods. Strategy LUT-5.6c: Physical Buffers: Provide landscaped buffers, sidewalks and equipment screening to provide a visual and noise-abating buffer between uses. Policy LUT-5.8: Non-Conforming Uses: Encourage non-conforming properties to redevelop as conforming uses. Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that: Planning Commission Resolution No. 4632 Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment Page 3 of 4 Environmental Findings (CMC Sec. 21.38.050): 10. The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to In-Fill Development Projects which are found consistent with all applicable general plan policies and zoning regulations, are under five acres in size, and substantially surrounded by urban uses, under Section 15301 pertaining to the operation and leasing, and minor alteration of an existing private structure, and Section 15303 pertaining to the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structures and pertaining to the construction of new small facilities and structures. 11. There are no unusual circumstances that would prevent the project from qualifying as Categorically Exempt per Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. Findings for General Plan Amendments (CMC Sec. 21.60.070.A): 12. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan. 13. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the city. 14. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested/anticipated project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends approval of a General Plan Amendment to allow a portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to change in land use designation from Low-Density Residential (Less than Six Units per Gross Acre) to Professional Office as depicted Exhibit A (attached) subject to the following condition: Condition of Approval: 1. Lot Line Adjustment: This action shall be subject to, and executed in conjunction with, a Zoning Map Amendment and lot line adjustment serving to facilitate the transfer of the same portion of 1336 Parsons Avenue to be amended by this action to 1308 Parsons Avenue. Failure to record a lot line adjustment by December 31, 2022, shall render the General Amendment approved herein void. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March 2022, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners: Ching, Buchbinder, Kamkar, Krey, Ostrowski, Rivlin, Zisser NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Planning Commission Resolution No. 4632 Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment Page 4 of 4 APPROVED: Stuart Ching, Chair ATTEST: Rob Eastwood, Secretary Stuart Ching (Apr 17, 2023 20:39 PDT) Exhibit A Proposed General Plan Amendment Resol 4632 - 1336 Parsons Avenue (General Plan Amendment) Final Audit Report 2023-04-18 Created:2023-03-30 By:Selina Perez Aquino (selinap@campbellca.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAEmIW_pGs3lg8LEWucVY_NJZOaS6uFIwK "Resol 4632 - 1336 Parsons Avenue (General Plan Amendment) " History Document created by Selina Perez Aquino (selinap@campbellca.gov) 2023-03-30 - 10:19:58 PM GMT Document emailed to Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) for signature 2023-03-30 - 10:20:32 PM GMT Document e-signed by Rob Eastwood (robe@campbellca.gov) Signature Date: 2023-04-13 - 7:42:13 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to sching19@gmail.com for signature 2023-04-13 - 7:42:14 PM GMT Email viewed by sching19@gmail.com 2023-04-18 - 3:38:43 AM GMT Signer sching19@gmail.com entered name at signing as Stuart Ching 2023-04-18 - 3:39:14 AM GMT Document e-signed by Stuart Ching (sching19@gmail.com) Signature Date: 2023-04-18 - 3:39:16 AM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2023-04-18 - 3:39:16 AM GMT Names and email addresses are entered into the Acrobat Sign service by Acrobat Sign users and are unverified unless otherwise noted.