PC Res 3036RESOLUTION NO. 3036
BEING A KESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMIS SION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TEXT AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (PER EXHIBIT #1) TO
REQUIRE GREATER SIDEYARD SETBACKS FOR
CORNER RESIDENTIAL LOTS. FILE NO. TA 96-01.
After notification and public heating, 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 Hanning Commission did find as
follows with respect to application TA 96-01:
This proposed text amendment is consistent with the General Plan and the
purposes of providing adequate residential setbacks on comers.
The proposed amendment will require desirable building setbacks on comer lots
to ensure adequate light, air and recreational areas.
The proposed text amendment will ensure adequate sight visibility at comers to
improve traffic safety.
4. The proposed text amendment will not have a si~ificant effect on the
environment.
The proposed text amendment will not have a significant effect on plant and ~nimal
life or resources.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
The proposed text amendment will require a more desirable setback for residential
buildings on comer lots.
The increased side yard setback will aid in the harmonious development of the
community.
The increased setback will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the
city
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3036
TA 96-01 - Sideyard Setbacks
Page 2
4. The proposed setback permits a reasonable building area for comer residential lots.
Further, the applicants are notified as part of this application that they are required to
comply with all applicable Codes and Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California which pertain to this application and are not herein specified. And, that this
approval is granted subject to the following Conditions of Approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1996, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Alne, Gibbons, Keams, Lindstrom, Lowe,
Meyer-Kennedy
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Jones ///~,~/ ~
Exhibit # 1
Recommended Amendments: New language shown in italics.
Add: Chapter 21.55 Residential Setbacks and Open Space
21.55.030 Side yard setback. Unless otherwise provided in this title, a minimum side yard
of the greater of five feet, or one-half the height of the building wall adjacent to the
property line, shall be maintained on all residentially zoned lots, except that corner lots
shall maintain a minimum street side yard setback of 12 feet from the building wall to
the street property line.
Replace: Existing Section 21.64.060 Exceptions to Non-Conforming Buildings
21.64.60 21.64.050 Exceptions. A..4 building or structure that fails to meet the setback
that fails to meet the setback requirements for the district in which it is located may be
added to or enlarged in conformance with the following criteria:
1. The building or structure was lawfully constructe&
2. The addition or enlargement is limited to the first floor;
3. The addition or enlargement does not decrease the existing setbacks
4. Any upper story additions comply with the current setback requirements; and
The decision maker of the Site and Architectural review of the addition or
enlargement finds that the addition or enlargement fincls that the addition or
enlargement finds that the addition or enlargement will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood.
San Tomas Neighborhood Plan - Land Use Policies - Section B: Setbacks
Add: Corner Lots.
A minimum street side yard setback of 12feet shah be provided on corner lots.