PC Res 3847
RESOLUTION NO. 3847
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PLN2007-14) TO THE LAND USE
ELEMENT. OF THE GENERAL PLAN FROM CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR
PROPERTY OWNED BY MERRILL GARDENS AT CAMPBELL
LOCATED AT 2041 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD.
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 PLN2007-14:
1. This proposed General Plan Amendment covers a .76 gross acre area.
2. The project site entrance is located through an easement on property located at
2053 S. Winchester Boulevard on the west side of S. Winchester Boulevard to the
south of Campbell Avenue. The project site is bordered to the east by a commercial
use, to the west by residential uses, and to the south by additional subject property
under review for the development of a mixed-use project with a senior housing
component.
3. The proposed land use change will allow the development of this lot as a
convalescent facility in conjunction with the mixed-use development with a senior
housing component.
4. The proposed land use designation of Medium Density Residential (14-20 units per
gross acre) establishes a desirable land use pattern in this neighborhood.
5. The requested land use designation change would establish a land use designation
that acts as a transition with land use designation of surrounding properties to the
west, east and north of the project site.
6. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with other General Plan Elements
as follows:
. The residential designation allows the creation of additional housing opportunities
and furthers the objectives of the Housing Element by diversifying available
housing opportunities.
· The intensity of development is supported by the existing circulation system and
is consistent with the Circulation Element.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3847
PLN2007-14 - Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment
2041 S. Winchester Boulevard
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7. A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project concluding that
there are no significant unmitigated impacts associated with this project, pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals, policies, and
actions of the General Plan
2. 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.
3. The development will be compatible with the General Plan of the City and will aid in
the harmonious development of the immediate area.
4. 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.
5. The parcel is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access,
and compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the proposed
project.
6. There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the
project and the type of development project.
7. 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 recommends approval
of a General Plan Amendment (PLN2007-14) to the Land Use Element of the General
Plan from Central Commercial to Medium-Density Residential for property owned by
Merrill Gardens at Campbell located 2041 S. Winchester Boulevard in a P-D (Planned
Development) Zoning District.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3847
PLN2007-14 - Recommending Approval of a General Plan Amendment
2041 S. Winchester Boulevard
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2007, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Doorley, Ebner and Roseberry
Rocha
Gibbons
None
APPROVED: (l7 H ~
Michael Rocha, Chair
ATTEST: