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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SlIMMARY OF MINU~ES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: 7:30 P, Me, Mondays January 27~ 1964 PLACE: Saratoga Nigh School, Herriman Avenues Saratoga, California ~YPE: Regular Meetin5 I, ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P, M. by Chairman Norton. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowleys Crisps Glenn~ Kellum and Norton Absent: None. Bo MINUTES Con~nissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Conmaissioner Cowley~ that the reading of the minutes of January 13~ 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton stated that no changes would be made in the various com- mittees at the present time since the Council had not yet appointed the two new Commissioners, He designated Con2nissioner Kellum Acting Chair- man of the Variance Committee until permau~n~ appointments were made, The Chairman stated that he was aware that a number of people in the audience had artended because of an interest in UP-60s application of Mrs. Clara Andersens Pierce Road= for a Use Permit for a maximum of three lodgers or boarders, For the convenience of the interested parties he then explained that there would be no discussion in connection with this application since it had been withdrawn prior to the meeting. At the request of the Chairman~ the Secretary read the letter of withdrawal. ADRIEN Lo ANDERSON, Craiaen Circles questioned abatement of the existing violation since Mrs. Andersen had one boarder at this time. Chairman Norton advised that the City ~ms aware of the violation and it would be dealt with through regular channels, A show of hands among ~he inter- ested parties indicated that those present had artended to oppose the application, in support of the petitions filed in protest. IIo PUBLIC HEARINGS A, C-62 - Warren D, Porter, Jr, Fifth Street - Change of Zoning from '~-M-3s000" (Multiple Residential) tO "C-C" (Community Commercial) - Continued from Jannat7 13~ 1964 The Secretary briefly reviewed this application then read a Staff Report pertaining to same. Planning Courtlesion Minutes - January 27~ 1964 - Continued IIo Ao C-62 - We:ran Do Porter~ Jr, Fw, Porter was present and expressed willingness to have the use of the property restricted to the uses listed in the Staff Report. There ~s no one else present who wished to comment w~th regard to this matter, Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of.:the Subdivision Co,~lttees explained 1) the BubJect property is located in back of the Saratoga Carpet Shop 2) approximately one-third of the lot lies within the Zonin8 District 3) the Committee felt that it would be undesirable to open this property to certain uses permitted in the 'C-C" Zone 4) through discussions with the applicant the Committee had arrived at the list included in the Staff Report and 5) it was the recom- mendation of the Committee that the Commission recommend "Conditional C-C' zoninG for the subject propertys restricting use of the property to those uses listed in the Staff Report. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the hearing on C-62 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hear- ing was closed at 7|44 P. M. Comissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner Cowleym that the Staff Report of January 27~ 1964 relative to C-62 be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Com- mission; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kellum explained to those present that conditional zoninG was usually restricted to one use but that in this instance~ the Couphis,ion felt that any of the uses on the list would be appropriate for the subject property. B. UP-59 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Saratoga Avenue - Use Permit for Portable Classroom for Educational Use The public hearing on UP-59 was opened at 7=48 P. No The Secretary advised that Notices of Rearing had been mailed and there were no s~citten communications on file, He then read a Staff Report per- taining to this matters There was no one present to represent the Church, but the Secretary advised that representatives had planned to attend and would no doubt be present later in the evening, There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application, -2- Plannin~ Comiselon M~Dutes - January 27, 1964 - Continued II. B. UP-59 - Sto Andtaws Episcopal Church Commissioner Cowlay moveds seconded by Commissioner Kellums that the public hearinS on UP-S9 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing ~as closed at 7153 P. M. After further discussions Commissioner Cowlay requested that the Desian Review application filed by the Church be considered together with the Use Permit application, Commissioner Kellum concurred that it would be desirable to d~ecuss the two applications simul- taneously but augSeated that further discussion be deferred until the Church representatives arrived. Commissioner Cowlay moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellums that the hearinS on UP-59 be re-opened. Motion carried unanimously and the hearinG was re-opened at 7:57 P. M. Chairman Nortons with concurrence of the Commission, directed UP-59 continued until later in the evening. C. U~-60 - Mrs. Clara Andersens Pierce Road - Use Permit for Maximum of three Lod8ers or Boarders WITHDRAWN .... See ROUTINE ORGANIZATION D. V-238 - Helen K. Rayburns Big Basin Way - Variance to allow uncovered ParkinG Spaces for Residence in lieu of Carport or Garage and to allow Parking Spaces for both Residence and Antique Shop to be nine feet in width in lieu of the required ten feet. The public hearing on V-238 was opened at 7:58 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there ~ere no ~rftten communications on file. He then reviewed this application and read a Staff Report pertainins to same, Dwight Gaswell was present to represent the applicant and stated 1) the existins buildin~s ~ould be removed from the property and new buildings constructed 2) to provide better traffic circulations the applicant had made arrangements to use the exit on the adjacent property and 3) because of the shape of the propertys it was felt that the apartment should be located on the back of the property, tearing the second story of the building in fr~= for ceunercial use. SAM HERNANDEZs Bls Basin Way, stated that h9 was opposed to the granting of the subject Variance sinde he felt that the site was too small for the proposed development. -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - January ~7, 196~.- Continued II., D, V~238 - Helen Ks Rayburn C~ARBNCE NBALEs Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, stated that new buildings were needed on Big Basin Way and he felt the parking problem would be worked out in time. Therefore~ he was in favor of granting this Variance. Commissioner Crisp moved} seconded by Conunissioner Kellums that the public hearing on V-238 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:08 P. M. After £urther discussions Cer~nissioner Crisp suggested that the hearing on V-238 be re-opened and that this matter be referred to the Variance Co~:nittee for study and a report at the next regular meeting, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the hearing on V-238 be re-opened, Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was re-opened at 8:10 P. M. Chairman Norton~ with concurrence of the Commission~ directed V-238 continued until the meeting on February lOs 1964s and referred this application to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time, E, V-239 - Clarence Neales Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Variance to allow Accessory Structure in required rear yard to be 20 feet in helBh~ in lieu of the permitted 14 feet The public hearing on V-239 ~s opened at 8:ll P, M~ The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no ~ritten communications on file. The applicant was present and read a letter l) setting forth his reasons for requesting a Variance and 2) discussing compliance with Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3. DONALD STAMPER~ Marion Avenue~ opposed the granting of the Variance en the basis that the building might be used in connection ~ith the applicant~s business. There was no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this n~tter. Chairman ~orton, with concurrence of the Cormuission, direoted continued until the meeting on February 10, to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. ~B~ ~I14l~lB RBCESB Flannin~ C~maission.Mlnutes - JanuarX 27s 196~ - Continued SUBDIVISIONS AND BUiLDruNG SITES A. ..SD- 465 - Co L. Long,on, Canyon View Drive - Subd~visiou Approval - 26 Lots - Continued from January 13s 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised that although the site development plans had been submitted, they had not been approved by the City Engineer. He suggested, therefore, that this mat=or be continued until the next regular meeting. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SD-465 con- tinued until the meeting on February lO, 1964, B. SDR-467 - Joyce Hendry, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 3 hers The applicant ~as present and requested that discussion of this application be deferred until later in the meetin~ to allow time for a generaE review of the proposed conditions of approval. The request was granted and Chairman Norton directed discussion of SDR-467 continued until later in the evening. IV. D~3I~N RRVIEW A. A-132 - Dr. John elivet, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Read - Final Design Review - Addition to Pet Clinic - Continued from January 13, 196~ Ctnmassioner Cowlay advised that the applicant had submitted further exhibits but they had not been received in time for the C~---.Ittee to review them prior to the meeting~ He suggested, therefore, that this applica=~-on be continued until the next regular meeting° The Chairman, on the basis of the fo=e~etng, d~=ec~ed A-132 continued until the meeting on February 10, 196~. II. B. UP~59 - Sic Androws Episcopal Church, Saratoga Avenue - Use Bermit for Portable Classroom for Educational Use - Continued from earlier in the Meeting IV. B. A-13~ - St. Androws Episcopal Church, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - PorTable Classroom for Educational Use Mro Emerson ms present to repv.,esent the Church and stated 1) the subject portable classroom was the same as the one previously approved except for the addition of restrooms 2) these classrooms were designed Ta be portable but would be used until another wing ~s built cute the exlstiu~ permanent building and 3) the additional wing could not be built for four to eight years, possibly even longer since the loan on the church build~u~ would have to be paid first. -5- Plannin~ Connnission FAnurea - January 27s 1964 - Continued B. UP-59 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church B, A-133 - St. And. rows Episcopal Church There was no one in the audience who w~shed to con~nent with regard to thismtter, COmmissioner Cowley stated that the Design Review Co,--~lttee had no objections to the architectural conception of the claseroomo Rowever, he raised a question as to whether use of the word "portable' ~as n~sleading .since it indicated a more temporary use of the classroom. After further discussion, Chairman Norton~ with concurrence of the C~.-;-lssion, directed that the word 'portable" be omitted. In response to a request from Connnissioner Cowley, ~r. Emerson advised that a copy of the Church*s Conera1 Plan would be filed with the Cc~nissiono Comissioue~ Glenn moved, seconded by C~.~..;tssioner Kellum, that the hearing on UP-59 be closed; motion carried, Com~ssioner Crisp abstained, Connnissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kellom, that UP-59, St, Andrews Episcopal Church, be granted subject to Design Review; motion carried, Connnissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that A-133, St, Androws Episcopal Church, be ~ranted final design review for classroom as shown on Exhibit '~"; motion carried unanimously. IV, C, A-134 - Carl L, Dozier,-Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Restatwant and Office ~uildinSs Robert Ton, desi~ner, ~s present to discuss this application with the Con~ission, He advised that the proposed restaurant included 1) banquet room, 1400 nquare feet, seating capacity 100 2) dinin~ room, 1225 square feet, seatin~ capacity 50 3) bar, 535 square feet 4) office, ~00 square feet 5) kitchen, 950 square feet 6) miscellaneous storage, 745 square feet and 7) basement storage, 1000 square feet. The Counission a~reed that this ms within the original concept of the restaurant, A question wns raised as to whether the Connnission could exclude the westerly parcel from the subject application. Consensus ~as that the matter should be continued until the Plannin~ Director could confer with the City Attorney, -6- Plannin~ Co~Assi~n Hinutes - January 27~ 196~ - Cgntinued IV. C, A-134 - Carl L, Dozier A further question k~s raised as to whether the restartrants in its proposed locatton~ would encroach upon the Flood Control easement. The Con~nission suggested that Mr. Ton check with Flood Control District representatives as soon as possible. Chairman Norton, on the basis of the foregoin~s directed A-134 continued until the meeting on February 10, 1964. The Cotmission then 1) informed Mr. Ton that they had no objections to the proposed architecture and 2) requested that the Planning Director keep l~r. Ton advised of forther developments in connection with this matter. SDR-467 - Joyce Nendry~ Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots - Cqntinued from. earlier in The Meetin~ After reviewin~ the proposed conditions of approval~ the applicant requested that this application be continued until the next regular meeting to allow time £or a £orther meeting with the Building Site This request ~as granted and Chairman ~o~ton directed 5DR-467 con- tinued until the meetinll on February 10~ 196~o V, CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary reed a report from former Comm~es~oner ~ebster pertaining to action taken by the City Cauncil at the meeting on January 15, 1964. Chairman Norton expressed the Commissionss appreciation for Mrs ~ebster~s attendance and the report. VI. NEI4 BUSINESS A. Proposed Ordinanc~ NS-3°5 The Secre~mPy read proposed Ordinance NS-3.5 relative to changinn conditions of conditional reclassificatioao The Chairmen explained the need for the proposed amendment and advised that it would be on the agenda for public hearing at the meetin~ on February 10~ 196~. B, Chester Avenue Assessment District The Secretary road a communication from the City Administrator ad- visinE that the City Council had referred the matter of the Chester Avenue Assessment District to the Planning Commission with a request that the Conmission review the proposed plan to determine how'it would fit into the overall development of the area. Plannin~ Co~ssion Ninutes..- January..27, 19~4 - Continued VI, B, Cbe~te~ Avenue AssesSment District After discuosion, Chairman Norton re£erred this ms'_ter to the General Plan Committee for study and a report at the next regular meeting, Fruitvale Avenue Plan Liu~ ~he Secretary advised that the City Council had referred the pro- posed Fruitvale Avenue Plan Line to the Planning Cormlesion for their approval, Chairman Norton referred this matter to the General Plan Committee for review and a report at the meeting on February 10m 1964, D, Strqet Li~htin~ at ~ajo~ Intersections · he Secretary advised that the City Council had requested that the Planning Commission n~ke a study relative to street lighting at ~aJor intersections ~_th particular emphasis on aesthetics, Chairman Rotton referred this matter to the General Plan Cow~ttee ~er study and a report at their ea~'liest convenience, E, l~le Chairman acknowledged the presence of ~mo C, Henley, City Admin- istrato~, and Gordon Huuter~ Good Government G~oup represontative, and expressed the Comm~sSion~s appreciation for their attendance, VIIo OLD BUSXNESS ~he Commission ~ae advised that work on the Retirement Development Pro- gram w~s progressing and that a report would he submitted soon, Chairman Norton requested that the S~aff transmit a copy of the prelim- inary draft to each membe~ of the Co~nissiou as eoou as it ~s ready, A, ~RII~EN 1, SDR-.40,.2 - Alex S~nson~ Sarato~a. Hills Rpad - Re~ues~ for Extension The Secretary read a letter reques~ing an extension of one year lu conneetion~h SDE-402, Commissioner Glenn moved~ seconded by Co~nissioner Covley~ that SDR-402~ Alex S~anson, be extended to the meeting on February 10~ 1964, and that consideration be given to further extension at that time; motion carried unanimously, CommisSion Minutes - January 27~ 1~64 - Cc:~tinued VIII, A, 2, Storat~e of Junk Cars The Secretary read a latter £rom Dominic S, Nicoletta relative to the parking of junk cars in residential areas of the City. After discussion, Chairman Norton requested that the Planning Director investigate the scope of this problem and submit a report to the Comission at the mating on February 10, 1964. Chairman Norton advised that a preliminary mp had been submitted in connection mith a proposed subdivision north d Cox Avenue ~/aich ~ould be one of the largest subdivisions in Saratoga, He requested that the Commissioners see the map at the office and observe the general area, ADJOURNMNT Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. ~alker. Secretary