HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-1958 Planning Commission Minutes SARATOGA PLANNING OJ!~ISSION
TIME: July 28, 1958 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Ftremants Hall, Oak Street, Saratoga, Calif.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. 'ROLL C~LL
Present: Anderson, Bennett, Crisp, Higgtns, Tiffany
Absent:' Pasetta, Webster
B. MINUTES
CommisSioner Crisp stated that the Planning Commission minutes
for the meeting of july 1~, 1958 concerning the Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church use permit - V-92, should be amended as follows:
"The Subdivision Committee was directed to make a report on the
application at the next meeting."
Commissioner Htggtns moved for a~proval of the minutes as am-
mended. Commissioner Crisp seconded. Carried unanimously.
I1 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. USE PERMITS
Prince 1. Prlnce,,of Peace Lutheran Church - V-92 (Continued)
of Peace
Lutheran Commissioner Anderson read the report of the Subdivision
Church
V-92 Committee.
Commissioner Crisp moved for approval of the use permit for.
the construction of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church In
the southerly 5.13 acre part of this site as shown on the
plot plan submitted and subject to the following conditions:
(a) Compliance with all conditions which will be imposed at
the time of request for Building Site approval.
(b) 'Architectural and Site control.
(c) Provision for adequate off street parking to be speci-
fied by the Planning Commission at the time of action
on proposed plan of church building.
Commlssloner Htggtns seconded. Carried unanimously.
Dan 2- Dan Cornforth - V-95
Cornforth
V-95 dommisstoner HAggins moved for approval of the use permit for
lots 3 and 5, Tract 1277- Commissioner Anderson seconded-
Carried unanimously.
B.VARIANCES
None
III ORDINANCES
A. SIGN ORDINANCE
Sign The Cit~ Administrator read a report of a meeting held on July
Ord.
25, 1958 with the subdivlders regardtn9 a proposed subdivision
sign ordinance. He stated further that with no City sign ordi-
nance agreed upon he would have to enforce the County adopted
ordinance which requires a use permit for such subdivision signs.
Chairman Bennett directed the Secretary to notify the subdivi-
ders that the Planntn9 Commission would hold a study session
with them at 7:30 P. M., August 4, 1958~ the place of meeting
to be decided iate~.
IV OLD BUSINESS
A. C-14 - H- E. Game1
C-14 The Secretary read Resolution C-14-2A and the Report of Findings.
H.E.eamel
Commissioner Anderson moved for adoption of the ResolutiOn
C-14-2A. Commissioner Crisp seconded. Carried unanimously.
V COI~ITTEE REPORTS
A. SUBDIVISION COI~ITTEE
Sub- 1. In the absenae of Chairman Pasetta of the Subdivision Com-
DIvision
Commit- mittcos Commissioner Crisp ~ade the following report: "The
tee re
off-street following matters are under active study by the Subdivision
parking,
swimming Committee of the Planning Commission and were considered at
pools, &
3A-7A study sessions on'july 21st and 28th.
1) Ordinance 3A-7A Emergency Ordinance prohibiting certain
uses In A-2 and ~-I zoning districts.
2) Off Street Parking Ordinance
3) Swtnuntng Pool Ordinance
The SubdivisiOn Committee has no official report on these
matters at this time."
2. SDR-69 - L. T. White
L.T.Whlte ~e Secretary r'~ad the conditions as set by the Subdivision
SDR-69
Committee of the County on June 18, 1958.
Mrs. White and Mr- Biron discussed with the Commissioners
the cendition reGardinG improvement of the street. The
Director of Public Works stated that the proposed road was
to be built ~o the rear parcel and not through it.
Chairman Bennett moved for approval of the tentative map
subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide standard subdivision imbrovements on 1/2 street
(30s riGht-of-way)
2) improve acceleration and deceleration lanes on Highway #9
Construct culvert or bridge to Flood Control require-
ments.
4) Record survey.
5) Provide $150-00 per lot Flood Control fee.
Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously.
3. SDR-Z7 - Saratoga Country Club
SaratoGa The Secretary read the conditions set by the Subdivision
Country
Club SDR-?? Committee of the County on July 16, 1958 and County Health
Dept. letter dated july 18, 1958.
Commissioner crisp moved for approval of the tentative map
subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide $675.00 per acre for developed portion for
Flood Control fee.
2) Conform to Flood Control::requirements along creek.
3) Provide water adequate for fire protection - minimum
500 Gallons per mtnute flow from standard fire hydrant
~) Record survey.
" 5~ Improve Prospect Road and access as required by County
Engineerl
6) Provide sanitary sewers.
7) Provide acceptable water supply for domestic purposes.
Commissioner Higgins seconded,' Carried un&nlmously,
B. ARCHITECTURAL & SITE OONTROL COMMITTEE
1. V-93 - Sidney A. Austin
Sidney A. After a'disc%ls~ion with Mr. Art Willson and Mr. Van Arsdale
Austin
V-93 ~epresenting Mr. S. A. Austin, r~gardfng the lack of'off
street parking, Commissioner Higgins moved for denial of
the permit. Commissioner Tiffany seconded. The following
roll call vote was taken: Ayes, Anderson, Bennett,
Htggtns, Tiffany. NoesJ Crisp.
Commissioner Crisp stated that the reason for his vote was
the probable small number of customers at this nursePy.
a. V-94 - A. A. Dempsey
A.A.Dempsey After a lengt~y discussion with M~- Dempsey and Mr. KocheP
~egarding adequate parking, CommissiOner Higgtns moved for
denial of the permit. Motion died for lack of a second.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that the applicant is
entitled to a fair use of his p~operty economically speaking.
Coramissioner Anderson moved for approval of the Architectural
and Site Control permit as pet Exhibit "A" dated in the City
Offiae 7/i1 / 8. Commissioner C~isp seconded. Carried
Unanimously.
St. 3. V-96 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Androws
Episcopal Commissioner Htggtns' moved for approval of the Architectural
Church
V-96 and Site Control permit as per exhibits "A" and'"B", pages
A-X and A-~ dated in the City OfflceTT/2~/~8. Cam~lsstoner
Anderson'seconded. Carried unanimously.
VI PETITIONS AND GRIEVANCES
A.' ~RITTEN'COMMUNICATIONS
P.A. Y. T~e Secretar~ ~ead a letter from Mr. and Mrs, Paul A.
Taranttno
re dog Tarantino of 13480 Saratoga Ave.~ regarding th~ raising of
raising in
R-1Dist. dogs in a R-1 district.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that it is illegal under
the present zoning.'
B.ORAL COMMUNICATION5
None
Upon the suggestion of Commissioner Higgins the Chairman directed
Study that the Secretary notify the merchants and property owners along
Ses-
sion, Big Basin'Way and the downtorn area of a study session to '~be
off
St. held on A~gust 18th.regarding the off-street parking ordinance.
Park-
ing Commissioner Biggins-mowed for adjournment at 9~30 P,~, Commis-
sioner Tiffany seconded. Carried unanimously.
20 present, 1 Press
Public Officials - City Admfnistrator~ Assistant to City Adminis-
trator~ Assistant City Attorney, Director of Public Works.