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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-1963 Planning Commission Minutes ~,,"J_._~ARY OF MI~JIES CITY OF SAk~TOCA PLANNING COMMISSION TLME: 7:30 P. Mo, ~bnday, September 23, 1963 PLACE: Saratoga Nigh School, Herrt~n Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meetin~ I. ~UTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Webster at 7:30 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Glenn, Johnson, Kellum, Norton and Webster. Absent: Commissioner Cowley. Bo MINU~ES Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Comissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of September 10, 1963, be waived and that the minutes be approve] as submitted; motion carried unanimously. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:34 P. M. A. LT-54 - Kenp~th L. Peterson, Leonard Road - Use Permit for Horse - Continued from September lO, 1963 The applicant was present to discuss this application further with the Commission. Commissioner Crisp read the Subdivision Connnittee Report relative to this matter which stated 1) it was felt that the proposed loca- tion of the stable was poor and contrary to the requirements for a conditional use 2) the Commi=tee was not prepared to recommend approval of this location and 3) they would be happy to give fur- ther consideration to this application if a more suitable location was proposed. C~,,{ssioner Glenn suggested that this matter be continued until the next reSular meeting so that the applicant could meet with the Staff and try to work out a better location for the stable. Plannir~ Cou~lcci~n ~nu~2s -$eptomber 23~ 1963 - Cgntinued II. A. UP-54 - K.~e~neth L. Kfl~ers____o.~n FAr. Paterson stated that while this seemed the mos~ logical loca- tion, he was certainly willing to try to work out a more suitable one. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Webster directed UP-54, Kenneth L. Paterson, continued until the meetin~ on October 14, 1963. B. V-2~9 - Anthony R. Ciraulo, Franklin Avenue - Variance to allow Rear Yard Setbgck of 12.5' in lieu of the required 2~' The public hearing on V-230 was opened at 7:46 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written co~m~unications on file. Mr. Ciraulo was present to discuss this application with the elan. He presented a floor plan to show that the location of the kitchen created the need for the family room addition to be placed in the ~ndicated area. He stated that he had contacted his neighbors and there were no objections to the proposed addition. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance Co~ttee, stared 1) they were unable to make any of the findings required by law for the granting of a Variance and 2) there were no doubt many other people in Saratoga who would like a similar Variance. After further discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Com- missioner Kellum, that the public hearing on V-230 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:15 P. M. C~m~issioner Johnson moved, seconded by Co~m~issioner Crisp, tha~ V-230, Anthony R. Ciraulo, be denied since the findings set forth in Article 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 could not be made; motion carried unanimously. C. V-231 - Robert H. Smith, Hill Avenue - Variance to allow Site Area of 30~_000 square feet in lieu of re.quired ~0,000 squar~ feet The hearing on V-231 was opened at 8:18 P. ~I. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been umiled and there were no written communications on file. Mr. Smith was present to discuss this application wi~h the Comis- sion. He explained l) this property had been purchased on the basis of two legal building sites 2) the existing house had been located so that a second site could be developed and 3) a tentative map on the second site had previously been approved by the City but had been allowed to expire. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - September 23~ 1963 - Continued II. C. V-231 - Robert H, Smith 14H. J, DUEELs Bonnie Brae Lanes stated 1) when he applied for a minor Variance sometime ago~ Mro Smith protested on the basis that the Ordinance was writte=~ for the protection of the people and should be adhered to 2} his Variance request had been denied and he felt there had been a Just basis for Mr. Smith;s protest 3) he was now protesting Mro Smithss proposed Variance on the same basis and 4) the granting of this Variance would set a precedent for others in the area who would like similar Variances. During the discussion that followeds the Commission observed 1) the zoning in this area had been changed only after careful considera- tion and in accordance with the wishes of most of the residents of the area 2) there were no doubt many others in Saratoga who would like similar Variances 3) it would be u~fair to grant this request and deny o~hers in similar circumstances 4) tile request was more a zoning matter than a Variance and 5) the findings required by law for the granting of a Variance could not be made~ Commissioner Johnson moveds seconded by Commissioner Crisps that the hearing on V-231 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman closed the hearing at 8=45 P. ~. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kellums that V-231s Robert He Smith, be denied since the findings set forth in Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 could not be made= motion carried unanimously. Chairman Webster declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8=47 P. Mo TEN MINUTE RECESS SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-444 - MacKay & Somps, Inc., Quite Road - Building Site Approval - I Lot - Continued from September 10, 1963 Jim Cole of MacKay & Somps~ Inc. was present and expressed satis- faction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner Keliums that the tentative map for SDR-444 (Exhibit "A-l"s filed September 16, 1963)s MacKay & Sompss Inc. s one lot on Quite Roads be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Building Site Committee Report of Sep- tember 23s 1963; motion carried unanimously. PlannSn~ Commission Minutes - Baptcm}?~.r23, 1963 - Cont.~nued III. B. SD-445 - Floyd U. Davis, Harleigh Drive - Subdivision - 8 Lots - .Continued from. September 10, 1963 I~n. Hunt of Hunt Engineering was present to represent the applicant and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Norton, that the tentative mop for SD-4/+5 (Exhibit "A-i" filed September 17, 1963) , , Floyd W. Davis, 8 lots, Harleigh Drive, be approved subject to ths eight (8) conditions outlined in the Subdivision Connnittee Report of September 23, 1963; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-447 - ~.. L. Snow~ Lomita Avenue - Build~n; Site Avvroval - 2 Lots Comnissioner Crisp advised that the applicant had requested that this motter be continued until the next regular meetin~ to allow time for consultationwith representatives of the Christian Science Church. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairm-n Webster directed SDR-447 con- tinued until the meeting on October 14s 1963. D. 8DR-448 - ST. Thomas E. Farker, Fourth Street - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Dr. Parker expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Comissione~Crisp moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kellum, that the tentative map for SDR-448 (Exhibit "A', filed September 13, 1963), Dr, Thomas E. Parker, i lot on Fourth Street, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Building Bite Conunittee Report of Sept~-nher 23, 1963~ motion carried unanimously. iV~ pESIGNREVIEW A. A-118 - George J. Kocher, BiE Basin Way - Final Design Review - Crafts Display and Accessories - Continued from September 10~ ~963 .... 1~, Kocher was present and advised that, althouEh the Youth Center had obtained the legal info~natlon as to how they could ~rant the right-of-way~ a meeting had not been held to authorize same. He, therefore, requested that this motter be continued until the next regular meeting. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Webster directed A-118, George J. Kocher, continued until the meetin~ on October 14, 1963. ~lannin~ Conniseton E~nutes - September 23s 1963 - Continued IV, B, A-115 - Sacred Heart Church, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - School Addition Commissioner Glenn, on behalf of the Design Review Committees stated that they had found the exhibits satisfactory and suggested, with regard to Father Gearyss letter pertaining to landscaping, that a $1,000 performance bond be posted to guarantee that this work would be done, Father Ceary ~s present to discuss this application with the Commis- sion and expressed willingness to post the suggested bond. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that final design approval be granted A-115s Sacred Heart Church, for school addition as sho%~ on Exhibit *~-1', sheets i through 13, filed September 13, 1963, subject to the following: 1) PerformAnce Bond in the amount of $1,000 to be posted to cover landscapings said bond to be released only after landscaping has been completed, 2) Landscaping to be completed within one (1) year. Father Geary protested the requirement for a ~ive (5) foot landscaped strip along the property line, After further discussion, Chairman Webster moved that the motion be amended by changing Condition 2 to Condition 3 and inserting the fol- lowing as Condition 2: 2) Landscape Plan to be submitted for approval by Design Review Committee, Commissioners Glenn and Johnson accepted the proposed amendment as a part of their motion. Motion, as amended, carried unanimously. C. A-121 - Harry D. James, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Design Review - Sign for Nursery Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that design approval be granted A-121, Harry D. James, for a sign con- forming to size, color and location sho~m on Exhibits '~" and "B", filed September 13, 1963; motion carried unanimously. D. A-122 - Saratoga Country Club, Prospect Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Club House Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that pre- liminary design approval be granted A-122, Saratoga Country Club, for Club House as shown on Exhibit '~", consisting of two sheets, filed September 13, 1963; motion carried unanimously. -5- ~la~ning Commission Minutes - September 23~ 1963 - Continued V o CITY COUNCIL RE~OR__T Comcissioner Norton, who ~epresented the Commission at the City Council meeting on September 18, 1953s advised as follows: 1) Maxmar Investment Company application for Change of Zoning was continued until the meetin~ on October 2s 1963, at the request of the applicant. 2) Preposed Chester Avenue Assessment District was discussed and referred to the Planning Committee for cousultation with the Sub- division Co~mitteei 3) Paul Gardiner application for Change of Zoning was denied. 4) Request for elimination of underground utility requirement in connection x.~ith Garcia Subdivision was referred to Planning Com- mittee for a meeting with the Subdivision Committee. 5) Copies of Underground Utility Policy x~ere forwarded ~o engineers, developers, utility companies, etc. 6) Uniform street numbering policy has been proposed by the County. 7) With reference to the Eichler Homes, Inc. appeals the Council reversed the decision of the Planning Corm~ission. VIe NEW BUSINESS A. Chairman Webster extended a welcome to Councilman Drake and Good Government Group representatives Gordon Hunter and Mrs. Donald French. B. Commissioner Johnson advised that the Board of Governors of the Brookside Club had requested a meeting to discuss proposed changes in connection with the Club. Chairman Webster suggested that they contact the Staff and arrange a meeting with the Subdivision Co~m~ittee. OL~ BUSINESS ~he Secretary advised 1) the violations at the intersections of Thelma and Hammons Avenues and Fruitvale and Farwell Avenues had been abated and 2) prior to the meeting on October 14, 1963s the situation at the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga Glen Place would be corrected, Plannin~ Cormnission. Minutes - September 23~ 1963 - Continued VIII. COI~qlCATIONS A. WRITfEN 1) SDR-366 - California Steel Buildings, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - .R, eques,t. for Ext~psion The Secretary read a letter from A. M. Carreid requesting a six (6) month extension in connection with SDR-366. Connissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Conuuissioner Glenn, that the extension be granted for a period of six (6) months from September 23, 1963; motion carried unanimously. 2) SDR-373 - George G. Moustakas, Vessing Road - Request for ~x~ension Ihe Secretary read a letter from George G. Moustakas requesting an extension in connection with SDR-373. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an extension be granted for a period of one (1) year from expiration date (October 8, 1963); motion carried unanimously. 3) SDR-3?5 - Mark Thomas & Company, Bella Vista Drive - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter from John H. Martin requesting an extension in connection with SDR-375. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Corm~issioner Johnson, that an extension ~o granted for a period of one (1) year from expira- tion date (September 11, 1963); motion carried unanimously. B. Ol~L MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:05 P. M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT/ED, STANLEY M. WALKER~ SECRETARY SARATOGA PLANNIKG COIelISSION v