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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-1960 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: April ll, 1960 - 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Fruitvale School, Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, Calif. TYPE: Regular Meeting I ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Anderson, Bennett, Crisp, Higgins, Webster Absent: Parden, Tiffany B~ MINUTES Commissioner Bennett moved for approval of the minutes as distributed and read. Commissioner Higgins second- ed. Carried unanimously. II PUBLIC HEARiNGS None III COMMITTEE REPORTS A~ AR~{ITECTURAL AND SITE CONTROL A-20 1. A-20 - W. Epstein W.Epstein Commissioner Higgins reported that the Architectural and Site Control Committee approved of the proposed structures, but noted the lack of planting plans. Goodwin Steinberg, Architect, stated that the plant- ing plans had not yet been prepared. He displayed drawings of the exterior elevations of the apart- ments. Commissioner Crisp moved for approval of the Architectural and Site Control Permit for A-20 with a request for submittal of landscaping plans. -1- Commissioner Higgins seconded. The following roll call vote was recorded: Ayes: Anderson, Bennett, Crisp, Higgins Noes: Webster Chairman Webster stated that he voted No because no written agreement was requested regarding the land- scaping plans. A-21 2. A-21 - S. G. Hernandez S.G. Hernandez Commissioner Higgins gave the Architectural and Site Control Committee report. Warren Heid, Architect, spoke regarding the seven foot sideyard adjacent to the two story motel unit. The Commissioners informed Mr. Hernandez that a furth- er variance would be necessary if the motel is to be built according to the plans submitted. Commissioner Bennett moved that Architectural and Site Control approval be granted. Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unanimously. B. SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING SITE APPROVALS SDR-185 1. SDR-185 - B. J. Vogel B.J. Vogel The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Vogel, dated April 11, 1960, asking for an extension to the next regular meeting. Chairman Webster ordered the matter continued to the next regular meeting. SD-191 2. SD-191 - Gresham Construction Co. Gresham Const. Company The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Gresham, dated April 4, 1960, extending the time for consideration of the tentative map to May 15, 1960. -2- Commissioner Anderson moved that the matter be con- tinued as requested. Commissioner Crisp seconded. Carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp left the meeting at 7:50 P.M. SD-192 3. SD-192 - Town & Country Realty Town & Country C~mmissioner Anderson reported that the Subdivision Realty Committee had met with the developer and that further maps had been asked for. The Secretary stated that no further maps had been filed. Commissioner Anderson moved that SD-192 be disapproved for inadequate design. Commissioner Bennett seconded. Carried unanimously. SD-193 4. SD-193 - Howard Brooks Howard Brooks The subdivision Committee report, dated April 11, 1960, was distributed to the Commissioners and the applicant and his engineer. The Secretary stated that no reply had been received from the State Division of Highways in regard to this subdivision. Mr. Brooks discussed the conditions with the Commission- ers and stated that they were acceptable. Commissioner Anderson moved for approval of the tenta- tive map, subject to the fourteen (14) conditions out- lined in the report distributed. Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unanimously. :DR-194 5. SDR-194 - Post Office 'oSt Office The Secretary read a letter from George Whalen, Post- master, asking for postponement of the matter to the -3- next regular meeting. Chairman Webster ordered the matter continued to the next regular meeting. SDR-195 6. SDR-195 - M. L. Snow M.L. Snow The Subdivision Committee report, dated April 8, 1960, was distributed to the Commissioners. Commissioner Anderson moved for approval of the ten- tative map, subject to the twelve (12) conditions stated in the above report. Commissioner Bennett seconded. Carried unanimously. IV MATTERS REFERRED FOR REPORT A. BUILDING SITE APPROVAL SDR-139 1. SDR-139 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Prince of Peace Lutheran Church The Secretary read a letter from Gifford E. Sobey, Architect, dated April 4, 1960, asking for change in conditions. The report of the Subdivision Committee, dated April 8, 1960, was distributed to the Commissioners and the Architect. Commissioner Anderson moved for approval of SDR-139 as outlined in the report distributed. Commissioner Higgins seconded. Carried unanimously. B. GENERAL PLAN 3eneral 1. Location of Schools -lan The Secretary read the minutes of the last regular meeting regarding Commissioner Higgins' report on Saratoga school sites. Commissioner Higgins moved that the report given at the last meeting concerning -4- The Saratoga schools be accepted, and that Mr. Livingston be so instructed. Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously. The Secretary distributed ~rogress Report No. 10 and a letter from George E. Cooper, regarding the General Plan. The Secretary announced that there would be a regular study session on the General Plan on Monday, April 18, 1960, at 7:30 P.M. at the Fruitvale School, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga. V OLD BUSINESS A. BUILDING SITE APPROVALS SDR-163 1. SDR-163 - Western Hills Development Co. Western Hills Develop. Co. The Secretary explained the need for Planning Commiss- ion action. The Subdivision Committee Report, dated April 8, 1960, was distributed to the Commissioners. Commissioner Higgins moved that the two conditions, No. 6 and No. 13, be eliminated from the approval given on December 14, 1959. Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously. ~na-178 2. SDR-178 - G. Kendall 3.Kendall The Secretary read a letter from the Health Department, dated March 28, regarding condition No. 7. The Subdivision Committee Report, dated April 8, 1960, was distributed. Commissioner Anderson moved that condition No. 8 of SDR-178 be amended to read - "Approved for septic tank permit." Commissioner Bennett seconded. Carried unani- mously. -5- VI PETITIONS AND GRIEVANCES A. WRITTEN SDR-188 1. The Secretary read a memo, dated April 6, 1960, from Williams- Durket the City Council regarding SDR-188 - Williams-Durket. The Secretary read a letter to the City Council from Mr. Durket, dated March 30, 1960. The Director of Public Works gave a resume of his re- port in the file regarding the access road. Paul Frechette, Pierce Road, and Mr. Cunningham, 13186 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, spoke regarding the lot. Mr. Evans, property owner at the end of Leonard Road, spoke regarding the development of Leonard Road. Mr. Frechette presented photographs showing Leonard Road. Commissioner Bennett moved that the Council be advised that the Planning Commission has considered the matter and recommends no change in conditions set on March 28, 1960 on the tentative map. Commissioner Higgins second- ed. Carried unanimously. Chairman Webster requested Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Bennett to advise the City Council of the Planning Commission reasons for this decision. C-S Zoning 2. The Secretary read the minutes of the City Council meet- District ing, dated April 6, 1960, regarding the area south of the C-S Zoning District to the railroad tracks. Chairman Webster ordered the matter referred to the Sub- division Committee for study and report. -6- B. ORAL A-21 1. Mrs. Hernandez discussed with the Commissioners the S.G.Hernandez Architectural and Site Control Permit, A-21, pre- viously approved by the Planning Commission. Chairman Webster adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Present: 20 Press: City Officials Present: City Administrator, Assistant to City Administrator, Director of Public Works, Assistant City Attorney. -7-