PC Res 3680
RESOLUTION NO 3680
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (PLN2005-77) CHANGING THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SANTA
CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT LOCATED AT 511 W. CAMPBELL
AVENUE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW-MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. APPLICATION OF MS. KATHY ROBINSON, ON
BEHALF OF CHARITIES HOUSING, INC. AND SANTA CLARA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT. FILE NO. PLN2005-77.
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 Planning Commission finds as
follows with respect to application PLN2005-77:
1. This portion of project site to receive a General Plan Amendment covers a .16 net
acre area and is located on the north side of West Campbell Avenue between
Llewellyn Avenue and San Tomas Expressway. The proposed land use change will
allow the development of this lot as a project driveway with the adjacent parcel to the
west.
2. The proposed land use designation of Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 units
per gross acre establishes a desirable land use pattern in this neighborhood and
continues the designation of the larger 2.85 acre parcel to the west.
3. The requested land use designation change would establish a land use designation
that is consistent with land use designation of surrounding properties to the west,
south and north of the project site.
4. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with other General Plan Elements
as follows:
a. The residential designation allows the creation of additional housing opportunities
and furthers the objectives of the Housing Element by diversifying available
housing opportunities.
b. The intensity of development is supported by the existing circulation system and
is consistent with the Circulation Element.
c. The project site is so situated that it is located within a half-mile of open space,
parks, and recreational facilities furthering the Open Space goals of the
community.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
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1. The proposed development will result in a more desirable environment and use of
the land than would be possible under any other General Plan Land Use
Designation.
2. The development will be compatible with the General Plan of the City and will aid in
the harmonious development of the immediate area.
3. The proposed General Plan Land Use Designation change will not be detrimental to
the health, safety or welfare of the neighborhood or the City as a whole.
4. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
Conditions of Approval and the impacts of the project.
5. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the
project and the type of development project.
6. 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.
Passed and adopted this 11 th day of October, 2005, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Francois, Rocha and
Roseberry
Gibbons
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
APPROVED BY:
Elizabeth Gibbons, Chair
ATTEST: ~~ -( ~
/Sharon Fierro, Secretary