PC Res 3487RESOLUTION NO. 3487
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PLN2002-96) TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 95-ROOM EXTENDED STAY HOTEL ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE JOHN DAVIS FAMILY TRUST
LOCATED AT 690-700 EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE IN A P-D
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION
OF MS. LIBBY GLASS, ON BEHALF OF CAMPBELL SUITES
GROUP, LLC. FILE NO. PLN2002-96.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the heating was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2002-96:
1. The site plan proposes the construction of a four-story 95-suite hotel, with 50,045 square feet
with a building coverage of 21 percent, landscaping of 19 percent and paving coverage of 59
percent. The site plan also proposes 96 parking spaces and associate landscaping. The floor
area ratio of the project is .80.
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The proposed project is surrounded by hotel uses to the north, recreational and open space
uses to the south, Highway 17 to the east and the Los Gatos Creek and Campbell Park to the
west.
3. The proposed hotel is not consistent with the Central Commercial land use designation of the
General Plan.
The proposal is not consistent with General Plan strategy LUT-13.1a (attract major hotels to
Campbell as a convenience for local residents and businesses, as well as a tax generator for
the community) because the City currently has 4 hotels that adequately serve local residences
and businesses.
The proposed project is not consistent with the Planned Development Zoning ordinance
because the four-story hotel will not result in a more desirable environment and use of the
land.
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The proposal is not consistent with the General Plan policy of creating links to the Los Gatos
Creek. The project does not orient high activity areas such as outdoor dining areas and
plazas and major pedestrian routes toward the creek.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3487
PLN2002-96/116/124 - 690-700 E. Campbell Avenue
Recommended Denial-Planned Development Permit
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7. The project only provides 96 off-street parking spaces. 99 off-street parking spaces are
required; therefore, this project is inconsistent with the City's zoning ordinance.
8. The proposed massing and design of the building is not compatible with the surroundings and
is unsuitable for the lot.
9. The proposed hotel provides inadequate landscape treatment along the Los Gatos Creek
Trail.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed development will not result in a more desirable environment and use of the
land than would be possible under any other zoning classification.
2. The development will not be compatible with the General Plan of the City and will not aid in
the harmonious development of the immediate area.
3. The proposed development will be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the
neighborhood and the City as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends denial of
a Planned Development Permit (PLN2002-96) to allow the construction of a new 95 room extended stay
hotel on property located at 690-700 E. Campbell Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning
District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2003, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Francois, Gibbons, Hernandez, Jones and Rocha
NOES: Commissioners: Doorley
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None //y//~~ ~
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ATTEST:
Sharon Fierro, Secretary