PC Res 3707
RESOLUTION NO. 3707
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DENIAL
(PLN2005-177) OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A LAUNDROMAT WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING ON PROPERTY OWNED BY MR. L1NO MARTIER
LOCATED AT 76 E. CAMPBELL AVENUE IN A P-D (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT/CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT.
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 did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2005-177:
1. The proposed Laundromat use is not consistent with the General Plan for the
Downtown Area and the goals of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
2. The Downtown Development Plan Policies identify the goal to develop a mix of
economically viable commercial uses downtown creating a balance of daytime and
evening activities. Land use regulations shall encourage retail and restaurant uses.
3. The Central Commercial designation is intended to provide shopping, services and
entertainment. A Laundromat use is not considered a desirable service in the
Downtown Area.
4. The Downtown Development Plan and the Redevelopment Agency's Implementation
Plan cites the goal of maximizing the ground floor commercial space along E.
Campbell Avenue for retail and restaurant uses.
5. The propose use is incompatible with the adjacent residential use to the south and
the desired retail, restaurant and services uses in the downtown area as a whole
(21.12.030.FA.c(3) Campbell Municipal Code (C.M.C.), and
6. Laundromat uses are specifically listed as a permitted use in the Neighborhood
Commercial and General Commercial Zoning Districts in the community.
7. The project qualifies as a Categorically Exempt project per Section 15301, Class 1
(Minor Alteration to Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3707
PLN2005-177 -- 76 E. Campbell Avenue
Denying an Appeal and Upholding the Administrative PO Permit Denial
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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 safety or welfare of the
neighborhood or the City as a whole.
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
required conditions of approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the
environment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission denies an appeal and
upholds the Administrative Planned Development Permit denial (PLN2005-177) of a
request to allow the establishment of a Laundromat within an existing commercial
building on property owned by Mr. Lino Martier located at 76 E. Campbell Avenue in a
P-D (Planned Development/Central Commercial) Zoning District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of February, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Francois, Gibbons, Rocha
and Roseberry
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
ATTEST:
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-'Sharon Fierro, Secretary
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APPROVED: ~
Bob Alderete, Chair
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