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Home My WebLink About05-27-1963 Planning Commission Minutes Slle'd~Y OF FiINUTE8 crr~ OF, SAP, A~OGA PLANNING COI~L_S. SION Time: 7:00 P. N., Nonday, Nay 27, 1963 Place= Fruitvale School, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California Type: Regular l~eetin~ x. RpU X E OR A X.ZA XO The meetingwas called to order by Vice Chairman Johnson at 7:00 P. N. A, ROLL CALL Present: Co~nissioners Cowley, Crisp, Glenn, Johnson, Kellum and Norton. Absentl Commissioner Webster. B, Comissioner Glenn observed as follows: Pa~e 13...paregraph 3...line 4...the name '~risp" should be changed to "Cowley". The Secretary advised that this error had been noted and corrected on the official copy of the minutes. Cvu~issioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading of the minutes ofF lay 13, 1963, be waived and that the minutes be approved; motion carried unani~.ously, II, P__~BLIC HEARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:02 P. N, A. q-~6 - O. R. l~ggiore, Saratoga Avenue - Chax~e of Zoning from '~-1-10~000" to ~rofessional-Administrative" - Continned from l~ay 13~ 1~63 ..... Connnissioner Crisp read a report from the Subdivision Committee per- tainin~ to this application. With reference to the report he explained 1) the final maps had been approved on t~o units o£ the developmout on the southwest corner of this intersection 2) the first building would be constructed ~ithin three months 3) the Co~n!ttee felt that the developer had made satisfactor~ proSross and~ therefore, felt that their rec~,--;endetion that this Change of Zoning application be reviewed in six months was in order. ~!anuin~ Connn~ssion Hinuta~ .~ .May 27~ 1963 - Continued lI. A~ .C-5.6. - O. IL Ma~ior~ LEONAr~ FLECKNER, representing the applicant, presented a study showin~ acreage in Profaesional-Aam~ietrative use in su~'oundin~ cities in rela- ~ion to population. He stated 1) it had been his understanding that the property already zoned ~-A" at this intersection was intended for medi- cal use and 2) for this reason the Maggiere property was proposed pri- marily for administrative use. After further discussion, Co~tssioner Glenn moved, seconded by Co-,nia- sioner Crisp. that the public hearinS in connection with C-56 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:18 P. M. Co-~esioner Norton moved. seconded by Commissioner Glenn~ that the Com- mission adopt t/~e report o£ the Subdivision Cv~.~ittee, hold the subject application (C-56) in abeyance for six months, then review it in accor- dance with the report; motion carried unanimously. When the Secretary advised that it would be necessary for the hearing to remain open in order to continue it for a period of six months, Connnie- sioner Glenn w~thdrew his motion and Cc~,~tssioner Crisp his second (with concurrence of the Co-~ssion) in connection with the motion to close the hearing. Vice Chairman ~ohnson then directed C~56 continued until the meeting on November 25, 1963o B, C-51 - Virgil i~ Herring~ Big Basin ~ay - Change of Zoning £rom sional-Adn~nistra~ive' to 'Co~unity C~rcial" - Continued _~..y 13~ 1963 .. . ~he Secretary read a letter f~om the applicant requesting that C-51 be held in abeyance until the application could be revised. Co~,issioner Crisp edvised that he was prepared to read the report of the · ~ubdivision Connittae in connec~ion with this epplication~ but the Sub- division Cor~ntttee had no objection to the eentinuanceo On the basis o~ the fore~oing, the Chairman directed C..51 continued until the meeting on ~un~ 10, 1963. -2- Plannin~ Colnmission Hinu~es - M~y 27, 1963 - Continued II, C, UP-50 - Mrs. Nora Thorneycrofts Lynde Avenue - Use Permit for Academic Kinder~arten - Continued from Nay 13t 1963 Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee with regard to this matter. C. J. WHI~E, representing Saratoga Orchards Subdivisiou~ stated that they objected to the granting of this Use Permit since they felt the use was not consistent with residential a~t the7 were concerned about traffic con- gestion. He further stated that they questioned Saratogass need for such a school and felt that the Cu~ission should not establish a precedent with regard to same. Mrs. Thorneycroft observed that i) Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-3 made provision for such a use in residential areas 2) since the proposed use was for academic purposes exclusively, it would be a very quiet opera- tion and 3) w~th so few students and the circular driveway for loading and unloading, there should be no traffic congestion. JXM GRAHAM, adjacent property owner, stated that he felt it would be unfair to grant this Use Permit until the area was more fully developed. He advised that his objection was based on 1) traffic congestion and 2) establishment of a business in the area. Connnissioner Glenn observed that the requested use was a conditional use in any R-1 zone. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley. that the pub- lic hearing on Lrg-50 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chair- man declared the hearing closed at 7:35 P. t4. In answer to a question from Counnissioner Cowley~ Counnissioner Crisp advised that there were two nursery schools no~.7 in operation in R-1 zones in Saratoga (along Highway 9) and there had been no problem with either of them. After further discussion Connissioner Cowley observed that the difference in circumstances along Highway 9 and Lynde Avenue was pertinent in this case. Oo~n{csiouer G1~- movnd, seconded by Connnissioner Crisp, that UP-50s Mrs. Nora Thorneycroft, application for Use Permit for Academic Kindergartens be denied; motion carried unanimously. -3- Plam!.in~ Cv,~lssion I4irmces -.14~¥ 27a 1,~63 - Continued lI. D. ...UP-51 -ltrs. Frances 14artindale. Oak Place - Use Permit for Nursery School in Social Hall Building at Saratoga Federated Church - .C.O~tinued_.from l~4,y' 13 ~ 1963 Comissioner Crisp read a report from the Subdivision Conmaittee wi~h regard to this application. DOUGLAS ADANSs Reid Lane~ stated that he concurred with the zQport of the Subdivision Cvu~uittee. ~here was no one else present who wished to conmen~ with regard to this matter. Counissione~ Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the hearing on U~-51 be closed; motion carried unanimously and Vice Chairman Johnson declared the hearing closed at 7:43 P. M. There was a motion by Co-n{ssioner Glenn, seconded by C~i,~.,.~ ssioner Kellum, that UP-51. Mrs. Frances 14artindale~ application for Use Permit for Nur- sery School, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Sub- division Conmittee Report of May 24, 1963~ motion carried unanimously. E. ~V-226 - Richand O. Bywater, Sobey Road - Variance to allow Lot ~idth of 135~ for t~o (2) lots in lieu of required 150s - Continued from May 13~ 1963 Coumissioner Crisp explained 1) the subject lots had been created many years ago and held in several ownerships since that time 2) both lots are in excess of the required area and 3) the City Attorney felt that the applicant had adequate grounds for a Variance. There was no one else present who wished to torment with regard to this mercer, Connnissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Cu~udssioner Glenn, that the hearin~ on V-226 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:49 P. M. Conmissioner Crisp moved~ secov~]ed by Conuuissionsr Kellums that V-226, Richard Bywater, be epproved as requested; motbn carrind unenhnously. C-58 - Eichler Bomes~ Inc,, Co~ Avenue - Change of Zonin~ from "A~ricul- .rural" ~o ~{-1-12w500 ~he public hea=tn~ on C-58 was opened at 7:50 P, M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearin~ had been published and read a communi- cation from Mrs. Elizabeth Gandreau opposing this proposed development. =4- ~.annin~ Co~nission Hinutes - l~a~ 27, 1963 - Conti~ued II. F. C-58 - Eichler Homes, In~. He further advised that it was the Staff reconanendation that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting since a study was being made by the applicant, at the request of the Subdivision Conunities, with regard to the tentative map. Commissioner Crisp advised tkat the Subdivision Comittee was not pre- pared to make a recounendation at that time, N. L, SPLITSTC~E, engineer for the applicant, stated 1) they felt the request for R-1-12,500 P-D zoning was appropriate since the subdivision would abut on the freeray 2) uo lots would front on Cox Avenue 3) the everage lot size would be 13,200 square feet 4) the parcel indicated as an exception was not a part of the subdivision since Hr. Eichler had been unable to acquire the property and 5) they vould be happy to make the study requested by r. he Subdivision C~mnitteeo HERBF~q.T LEE, A~gouaut Place, stated 1) he concurred with the statements in Hrs, Gaudreaues letter 2) he did not feel that a large number of these homes would be co~vatible with the Saratoga area and 3) he would not like to see Eichler homes beco~ a part of the Saratoga scene. In answer to a question from Robert tiarding, the Connnission advised that they felt it was unlikely that the samehess o~dinarily seen in Eichler tracts would be seen in the proposed area, They briefly explained requirements o£ the o~dinance and suggested to lit. Herding that he refer to the ordinance for further particulars, Co~missioner Cooley suggested to the applicant that perhaps ic would be advisable to file an application for Design Revi~wwhile the other appli- eations were being processed. He stated that he would not like to be responsible for sitting as Chairman of the Design Review Co.~ittee three months from now, after a great deal of money had been spent, saying that it was felt that the design of the homes was not right ~or Saratoga° Vice Chairman ~ohnson directed C-58 continued until the meeting on June 10, 1963. Tha Chaimn declared public hearings closed ~or the evening at 8:10 P. TEN MINOTE RECESS Plaunir,~ Commission Nln.u. qes - I~ay 27, 1963 - Continued S, UBDIVISIONS AND BUlmr~ SITES Ao SDR-384 - Fenten E, Silvey, Norton ~ad - Buitdin~ Site ~proval Co~nu~ ~rom ~y 13~ 19a . Co~issioner Cri~ ~vised tha~ the requested si~e develop~nt plan h~ been re~iv~ a~ ~prov~ by the City E~ine~. Co~issioner C~I~ wved, se~nded by C~issio~r Norton, that the ten- tative mp for SDK-3~ (Exhibit 'A', ~t1~ N~ber 2, 1963) be approved in accordance ~h the site development plan (~tbt~ 'B-I', ~i1~ ~y 7, 1963) subjec~ to the coercions outltn~ in the Buildi~ Site ~iCtee ~por~ of ~y 2~, 1963; motion carri~ ~antmously. B, SDR-421 - ~. A. B~er, SararoSa Hills Road - Buildin8 Site ~proval - I Lqq - ~nt.inued f~om ~y 131 1963 Comisstoner Crisp advised ~t the si~e developmen~ plan was beth8 revised and it ~as ~he reco~nda~ion of ~he Buildi~ Site thac this m=~ be continual until the n~c reaular mee=i~. On ~he basis of the fore~oin~s Vice C~fmn Joh~on directed SDR~21 conCinu~ untie the m~t~S on June 10, 1963. C. SDR-423 -Neil H, Dollard, Palomino Iqay - BuildinS Site ~pr~al - 4 Lots - Continued from ~y 13~ 1963 ~e Secre~a~ r~ a letter from ~he applic~ req~stin~ that this application be ~hdra~. ~ C~issbn gran~ this request. D. ~DR-424 - Earl J. Peter, June I4ay - Buildin~ Si~e ~proval - 3 Lo~s - Continued fr~ ~y 13~ 1963 .... ~e Secretary read a com~ication from the Ci~ A~orney par~aini~ ~o ~his applicat~n, s~atinS t~t a Varia~a on ~he depth of the resi- de1 parcel was needed before the subject lots ~uld be approve. Comiss~ner Crisp m~ed, seconded by C~issioner Kelly, ~ha~ SDK-424, Earl J. Peter, be disapproved on the basis of ~he c~unication the City AtConay; ~tion carried u~niwusly. P~mming Conmission Minut~s.-Eay 27, 1963 - Confiinued IIX. E. SDR-351 - Kenneth Iwagakt~ q~to Road - Revised Tentative Map - 3 Lots Con~tssioner Crisp advised that it was the recormendatton of the Sub- division Comntttee that the proposed modification be approved subject co compliance ~ith all conditions established by the Planning Conunission in connection with the previous approval of SDR-351. O. K, Freyschla~, Quifio Road, ~ho protested the original approval of the subject tentative map, again protested on the basis of a dangerous intersection at East Maude Avenue and quito Road. Conmisstoner Crisp moved, seconded by Comtssioner Kellum, that the revised tentative map (Exhibit "A-3") for SDK-351, Kenneth Iwagakt, be opproved subject to compliance with all conditions of SDR-351 as pre- viously approved by the Plannin~ Connnission; motion carried unnnimously. SDR-400 - R. Jo Hunter, Pierce Road - Revised Tentative Map - I Lot Hr. Hunterrs representative expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Cv~issioner Kellum, that the revised tentative map for SDR-400 (Exhibit "A-i", filed May 3, 1963) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Building Site Com- mittee Report of liay 24, 1963~ motion carried unanimously. G. SD-~27 - Eichler Homes, Inc. s ..Cox Avenue - Subdivision - 8~ Lots Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Connnittee had met with the applicant and it was the recommendation of the Committee that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting since a further study was being made. On the basis of this recomnendations the Clmtrman directed SD-427 con- tinued until the meeting on June 10, 1963. R, SDR-428 - Kenneth Hartmanw Hums Drive - Buildin~ Site .A~proval - I Lot The applican~ ~as not present. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co..~.~cLssioner Kellum, that the tentative map for SDR-428 (Exhibit ,~,, filed May 16, 1963) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Buildin~ Site Committee Report of l~ay 27, 1963~ motion carrind unanimously. Plannin~ Conm~issiOn Minut~ - May 27; 1963 - Continued I. SDR-429 - Ralph Pi~trobono, Sobey Road - Buildir~ Site Apprpval - 1 Lot The applicant Was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Conmissioner Kellum, that the tentative map for SDR-429 (Exhibit "A", filed May 17, 1963) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Building Site Comtttee Report of May 27, 19631 motion carried unanimously. DESIGN REIriEW A. A-55 - Saratoga Post Office, Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Approval - Continued from May 13~ 1963 After discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Co~m~issioner Glenn, that A-55, Saratoga Post Office, be granted preliminary design approval in accordance with Exhibits "A-I" and "C"; motion carried unanimously. B. A-102 - Robert Nnale, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design ~proval - Antique ~hop - Continued fromMay 13, 1963 Con~nissioner Cowley advised that the City Council had approved the Change of Zoning for the subject property so design approval could now be granted subject to the posting of a performance bond covering future parking, the amount of the bond to be set by the City Engineer. He explained that the applicant had complied with the requirement that a plan be submitted showing that parking could be provided on this site in the event that further study indicates this is what should be done. Commissioner Cowlay moveds seconded by Commissioner Glenn~ that A-102, Robert Neale, be granted final design approval for an Antique Shop on Saratogs Avenue subject to the posting of a one year performance bond for parking spaces, amount of the bond to be set by the City Engineer, and the further condition that there be ~ outside display of merchan- dise at any time; motion carried unanimously. C. A-105 - Valley Methodist Church, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Approval - Pre-School Bulldin~ After Commissioner Cowley briefly reviewed this application, the Secre- tary read a letter from the applicant requesting that installation of the parking and perimeter landscaping be waived until construction of the third and major unit was begun. Commissioner Cowlay moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that A-105, Pre-Schcol Building for Valley Methodist Church, be granted final -8- Plannin~ Co~nission Hinutes - Nay 27, 1963 - Continued IV. C. A-105 - Valley Nethodist Church design approval in accordance with Exhibits "A-l, '~" and '~", sub- Ject to the conditions of their letter o£Nay 29, 1963 (Exhibit "E") and with the further understanding that within two weeks the archi- tect will submit to the Planning Director the additional information ~rlth respect to plantin8 that is required by Ordinance NS-3; motion carried unanimously. D. ~2110 - Quito Barber Shop, Quito Shopping Center - Design Approval - S~n The Secretary brief17 reviewed this application and advised the type and degree of illumination proposed in connection with this sign. Co=missioner Cowley moved, seconded by Co~missioner Glenn, that A-110, Quito Barber Shop, be granted design approval for sign as shown on Exhibits f~" and "B'~ motion carried unanimously. V. N~4 BUS~NESS OLD BUSINESS A. General Plan - Proposed Revisions It was the consensus of the Commission that a special meeting should be called for discussion of revision of the General Plan. After discussion the Chairman directed~ with concurrence of the Com- mission~ that the Secretar~ set the public hearing for July 1~ 1963. B. St. Michaels Chur~ Picnic Facilities - Report from Secretar~ ~he Secretary advised that his investigation revealed that the only picnic held at the Church to date was on the day of dedication~ but that picnic facilities are plannsd for the future. C. Ordinance 3E-2 - Procedure Co~niss~oner Glenn moved~ seconded by Con~issioner Crisp~ that the Co---ission adopt the policy of having site development plans initiated by the Subd~vision Committee in conJunctionw~th the City Engineer~ motion carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Johnson welcomed ~ayor Glennon and thanked him for his presence at the meeting. -9- PlanntnM Co~_lssion~inutes - May 27~ 1963 - Continued VII. ~CM~NICATIONS B, ORAL 1. 1~ae Secretary advised that he had artended the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Meeting with Mayor Glennon and the Board had reversed the decision of the County Planning Commission and granted Mrs. Knnoyer a Use Permit for n Childtens, Riding Academy on Bohlman Road. 2. Coremissioner Cowley advised that engineers from PC,&E had attendnd the City Council meeting and given the foliowing information with regard to the lighting facilities for the Sarabills Subdivision: a) Lights are not mercury vapor but incandescent, so glare is no major factor, b) Only 40% of the roadway is on the Saratoga side of the hill. c) Lights will be 24 feet above the ground, d) Each l~mp will be shielded. Con~nissioner Cowlay further advised that the Design Review Cormnit- tee had been asked to review 1) type of shield and 2) profile of standards to prevent too much criss-crossing on the street. 3. Cdu~isstoner Cowlay advised that the City Council had requested that the Design Review Co~nnittee study the feasibility of requirinE underground facilities in connection with future subdivisions, and the Conmmittee hoped to have further information prior to July 1, 1963. 4. Earl J. Peter requested clarification of the procedure for ob- taining Building Site Approval on his three lots on June Way. The Connission discussed this matter with Mr. Peter and advised that his application could be reinstated upon the granting of a Variance on the depth of the residual parcel. MEE~ ADJOURNED AT 9:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary v -10-