HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-1958 Planning Commission Minutes CITf OF S.~RATOC~A PLANNING COFiMISStON
TIME: October 27, 1958 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Fruitvale School, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, Calif.
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I ROLrriNE ORc~J,~IZATION
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Anderson, Bennett, Crisp, Pasetta, HigSins, Tiffany
Absent: Webster
B. MII~TES
Com~:issioner A~nderson moved that the minutes of the regular meetin9
held on October 13, 1958 and the special meetin9 held on October
20, 1958 be approved as distributed. Commissioner Crisp seconded.
Carried unanimously.
Ii PUBLIC HEARINGS
A-USE PE~ITS
None
B.VARIANCES
1. V-lOS James J. Hannah
V-lOS The Secretary read the request for a variance from the required
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front setback of 3q~ to gO~ on lot 1y, Tract
Idr. Hannah explained that the steep grade of the lot was the
reason for the request.
Commissioner Crisp moved for approval of the variance.
Com~fissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously.
II! OLD BUSINESS
A. ProStess Report on V-iOI~.- Santa Clara Sand and Gravel Co.
V-iO~.
S.C. Commissioner Tiffany stated that the committee appointed at the
Sand
and last special meetin9 had made an actual survey of the quarry and
Gravel
Co. asked the City Attorney for a written statement by which the
Planning Commission can be 9uided in making its decision. The
committee will have their recommendations ready at the next
reDular meetinS.
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B. A1-A2 Reappraisal
A1-A2 Commissioner PasetLa reported that the subdivision committee had
Reappraisal
met on October 21st with the Planning Consultant and the City
Attorney and had made some revisions in the proposed Ordinance
No. 3 PA-1.
Commissioner Crisp moved that the Secretary be directed to set
a date for public hearing- ComMissioner Anderson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
IV COI,~]ITTEE REPORTS
A- Architectural and Site Control
None
B. Subdivision Committee
1. SDR-8~ - C. F. Bell
SDR-8~. Commfissioner Pasetta moved that the tentative map be approved
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subject to the followin9 conditions:
1) Record of survey not required - lot indicated on record
map of tract 1206 Sunshine Acres.
2) Provide $!50.00 per lot Flood Control fee.
3) Buildin9 setback ~ minimum from centerline of Fruitvale.
Commissioner Hi99ins seconded. Carried unanimously.
2. SDR-85 - H. Crawford
SDR-85 M~. Crawford stated that he was attemptin9 to buy a small
H.Crawford
triangle of adjoining property so that a better access off of
Monte Vista Drive can be provided. Commissioner Pasetta moved
that the tentative map be approved subject to the f611owing
conditions:
1) Record of survey indicating 20~ appendage for access as
a part of the lot and frontin9 on Monte Vista Drive.
2) Revise driveway of existing house or secure access ease-
ments from over the aforementioned 20~ strip.
3)Provide $150.00 per lot Flood Control fee.
~)Improve access road to 18' minimum width.
Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unanimously.
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3. 5DR-80 - Dr- W. F. Reynolds
SDR-80 C6m~issio~er Pasetta moved for approval of the tentative map
Dr. W.
F. Reynolds subject to the following conditions:
1) Record survey-
2) Flood Control fee - $!50.00-
Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unanimously.
4. SD-86 - George Day
5D-86 Trio Secretary read a letter dated October 27, 1958, from
G.Day
George Day asking for a continuanc~ of thirty days on SD-86.
After a'brief discussion as to zoning in the area, Comers-
signer Higgins moved that the tentative map be returned to
George Day and be taken off the calendar. Commissioner
Tiffany seconded. Carried unanimously.
V PETITIONS & GRIEVANCES
A. Written
1. The Secretary read a letter dated October 27, 1958 from the
Resig-
nation of City Administrator submitting his resignation as Secretary
F.C.Bachman
& appoint- of the Planning Commission and suggesting tha~ Mrs.M~rgaret
merit Mrs.
M.Regan Regan be considered for the position.
as Sec.
Planning Commissioner Crisp moved for acceptance of the resignation of
CoF.mission
Franklin C. Bachman and approval of the appointment of Mrs.
Margaret Regan to the position of Secretary of the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unani-
mously.
B. Oral
1. Land Use and Circulation Policy
Land Use The Secretary stated that Commissioner Anderson and Councilman
Policy
Glennon had been appointed as the committee to receive the
suggestions from the Planning Commissioners and the Councilmen
on the Land Use and Circulation Policy.
2. Planning References
Planning
References The Secretary stated that the City Offices have available an
available
index as to the references available to the Planning Commissioners
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on planning through the local library.
Commissioner Crisp moved for adjournment at 8:08 P.M.
Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously.
10 present, 2 Press
City Officials present: Assistant to City Administrator, Assist-
ant City Attorney, Director of Public Works.