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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-1957 Planning Commission Minutes CiTf OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIi~E: September 9, 1957, 7:30 ?. M. PLACE: Flreman's Hall, Oak Street, Saratoga, California I~[PE: Regular Meeting. I ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Anderson, Bennett, Hlggins, Webster, Pasetta Absent: Crisp MI~UTEB Commissioner Higglns moved that the minutes be approved as prepared and distributed to the Commission. Carried unanimously. II N~ BUSINESS A. ~YEW ZONING PETITIONS 1. C-9 - Fred Vogler The Administrative Assistant read the petition as presented by Mr. Vogler and Commissioner' Higgins C-9 moved that the Clerk be directed to set a dste for Vogler,F. hearing. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Bennett moved that the first meeti~ in October be set as the date for the hearing. Carried unanimously. B. WRITTEN COMMDi~ICATIONS 1. Westview Recreation Association The Administrative Assistant explained the presen-. tation of Mr. George Day and Mr. Van der Bos and exhibited the diagrams and maps submitted by them. Westview Recreation Mr. Van der Bos of Palo Alto stated that he was Assoc. subdividing this area along with George Day and that he would be glad to answer any questions the Commis- sioners might have in connection with the proposed recreation area. He stated that it had been in existence for about three years in Palo Alto and had been quite successful. The City Administrator spoke briefly in connection with the responsibilities of the City in the event that the recreational area did not continue to exist. Commissioner Bennett requested: 1. A report from the plaything department 2. Subdivider to produce the deed clause involving this recreational area Mr. Van der Bos co~ented that the area could be operated on as few as 50 members on a limited scale by the subdividers however the subdivider would have to "feel" his way through. Commissioner Webster stated that he would like to see a non-profit organization operate the area and the pool. Commissioner Bennett moved that the matter be filed for study and that it be brought up at each meeting until the study is completed. C~rried unanimously. III RESOLUTIONS None IV PUBLIC HEARINGS ~. REZONING 1. C-8 - John Tripoli The Administrative Assistant explained the petition of Mr. Tripoli for a chan~e of zoninF. from ½ acre and acre lots to 10,000 sq. ft. lots, in an area roughly C-8 described as Vickery and Lomita. Tripoli, J. Mr. John Tripoli of 2897 Forrest Ave., San Jose, owner of the property, stated from the floor that he felt this rezonlng would balance out the area. Mrs. Long of Douglas La-ne, Saratoga, asked a question regarding the boundaries and said boundaries were explained to her. -2_ Commissioner Higgins stated that he didn't like the idea of down-grading zoning. Commissioner Anderson stated that he was in agreement ~ith Commissioner Higgins. Commissioner Webster stated that he was luke-warm to the idea as Mr. Tripoli had not given any valid reasons for down-grading. Commissioner Higgins moved that the request of rezoning be denied. Carried unanimously. B- VARIanCES Ai'~ USE PERMITS 1. V-41 - W. A. Pennington The Administrative Assistant explained the request of Mr. Pennington for a use permit in connection with his property on Highway 9- Mr. Pennington of 12275 Highway 9, Saratoga, California, stated from the floor that he wanted a little more room for the cabinet shop to display products and since he was building it he "might as well make it larger and V-41 get more rentals out of it". Pennington, W.A. When questioned as to the construction he stated that there would be corruEated siding next to the orchard or possibly asbestos siding. in answer to questions regarding the present occupant he stated that the shed next to the cabinet shop which has been in existence for ten years or more was used by a landscape gardener named Greco. Next to this there was a residence occupied by Mr. Pennington and next to Mr. Pennington's residence was a building used by the LuRay Plumbing Co. which consisted of people by the name of Adsms and jones. Mr. Pennington admitted under questioning that the LuRay Plumbing Co. operated ll or 12 trucks which w~re parked in back of the building before described. -3- Commissioner Higgins moved that the matter be taken under consideration until September 23, 1957. Carried unanimously. VI COMMITTEE REPORTS A. ARCHITECTDT~AL AND SITE CONTROL 1. V-39 - Fred Durr The Administrative Assistant explained the architectural and site control request put in by Mr. Durr covering the building st the rear of the plaza and owned by Frank and Angelo Boitana. A letter dated September 4, 1957, from the County of Santa Clara Building Inspection Department was read which indicated that the building in question was far below the standards set up in the building V-39 code. Durr,Fred Mr. Durr, the petitioner, stated that the Saratoga Garage was in .' worse condition than the contemplated area. Commissioner Pasetta explained that the building code takes precedence over anything else and that it would have to be satisfied before proceeding further. Commissioner Webster stated that ~ven though the Com- mission granted an architectural and site control permit the Commission still couldn't waive the require- ments of the uniform building code and furthermore if the Commission did approve the architectural and site control permit they would be under constant pressure to break down the building code. Mr. Durr stated that if he couldn't use the building in question for a garage he would be forced out of town. Commissioner Hidgins stated that perhaps the City needed more commercial zoning. Mr. Durr asked how much time he would be allowed to bring the buildiD~ up to the building code. Commissioner Webster stated that he would not be allowed several years but would. be asked to put the matter out to contract immediately. Commissioner Higglns moved that the Commission defer action awaiting proper plans that would pass code. Carried unanimously. B. SLYDIVISION 1. SDR 3~ and SDR ~7 Attorney Richard Rhodes of Saratoga explained his client's stand. It is understood that under SDP. 34 a letter dated August 23 had been submitted by Dr. Case indicating his withdrawal of a tentative map dated june i and that a new tentative would be submitted. The new tentative map was submitted under SDR 47 and SDR 34 and Commissioner Webster moved that the map be approved SDR 47 Dr. Case on the basis of the following conditions: 1. Northernmost lot not approved as building site until existing septic systems for guest cottage and home are relocated as approved by the Health Dept. 2. Show 40' return radius at intersection of Mt. Eden Rd. and Pierce Ed. 3- Survey required 4. Flood control contribution of i~150 each for three lots Carried unanimously. 2. SD 40 - Western States Land Co. The Administrative Assistan~ read a letter from the SD 40 City Administrator outlining the Council's attitude Western Shares Land in connection with studies currently being undertaken Co. -5- by the administration office and the City Council in connection with drainage and highway problems in this area. The City Administrator amplified the statements made in his letter. Commissioner Webster stated that it was his oplnion that the mather should be held up if the Council is working on it. Commissioner Higgins agreed. Commissioner Bennett felt that the planning Commission could approve the tentative msp and then the Council could take any action they wish at the time the final map is submitted. Commissioner Webster moved that the applicant be asked for a 30 day extension of time. Mr. Mackay of the firm Mackay & Somps stated that his client would be happy to grant a 30 day extension up until approximately October 14, 1957- 3. SD 42 - John Rodrigues Commissioner Pasetta moved bhat the tentative map SD ~2 be approved subject to all the conditions outlined Rodrigues, J. by the County Building Site Com~nittee plus an additional (13) condition which states that no lots to be less than lO,O00 sq. ft. in area. Carried unanimously. 4. SDE 44 - Ernest Schmidt SDR 44 The Administrative Assistant stated that the Health Schmidt, E. Dept. v~as holding this case up for further study. 5. SDE 45 - Charles Aldridge Commissioner Higglns moved that this case be held SDR 45 Aldridge,C. over for further engineering information which should include a dimension plan of the b~llding. Carried unanimously. -6- 6. SDR 46 - Harold Jepsen Mr. Kaemmerling of the engineering firm of George Nolte asked the Commission whether or not the City interpreted the 10' future street line as eliminating land from the net acreage of a lot. He stated that it was the County's interpretation that 'the placing of a future street line did not eliminate the affected land from the net acreage. SDR 46 There followed a discussion regarding the 10' future Jepsen, H. street line but no definite answers. was given to Mr. Kaemmerling other than it was of the opinion that the City followed the County interpretation but that there was a new ordinance upcoming which would change the City's position in this matter. Commissioner Webster moved for approval of this case on the basis of the following conditions: 1. Provide letter from adjoining owner accepting runoff 2. Show 10' future street line 3- Post !~150 cash for flood control 4. The building line must be 40' from the right- of-way line. Carried unanimously. Commissloner Webster moved for adjournment at 9:30 P.M. Carried unanimously. 25 Present - 2 Press -?-