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Home My WebLink About07-13-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SU~'t~RY OF HI~I~S CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMI~ISSION TIME: Monday, July 13, 1964, 7:30 P. M. PLACE: Saratoga High School, lietriton Avenue, Saral:oga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton at Z:30 P.M. A, ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowlay, Crisp, Glenn, Kellum, McFall, Norton, and O'Rorke Absent: None B. MINUTES Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the readin8 of the minutes of June 22, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Commission; motion carfLed unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairma~n Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:32 P.M. A. C-.69 - Marie R. Barbieri, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "Agricultural" to "R-I-iO,000" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from June 22~ 196.4. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that no further communications had been filed in conuection with same. The applicantme representative stated that he bad no further comment, and there was no one in the audience who ~shed to speak with regard to this ~atter. Coranissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to C-69, recommending that the Commission recommend approval of this request for change of zoning. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on C-69 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:35 P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 7 July 1964 relative to C-69, D~rio R. Barbieri, be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. B. 8-70 - O. R. Mago-iore, SararoBe Avenue - Change of Zoning iron "R-I-IO,O00" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (NeiOhborhood Comnercial) - Continued fr.o.m.June 22~ 1964 .,. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that no further com~.~unications had been filed in connection with same. Mr, LaCroix was present to represent the applicant but stated that he had no further commeut. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak with rc~erd to this matter. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee rela- tive to C-70, recommending ~nat the Commission recommend disapproval of this request for change of zoning. -1- PlanninF~ Commission Hinutes - July 13, 1964 - Continue___d, II. B. C-70 - O. R. In answer to Mr. LaCroix's request that the Cereals,ion defer this matter for further study under the General Plan Review, Chairman Norton explained that to continue this application for six to nine months would complicate the records but that there was no reason wily the matter could not be reviewed at that time even though it was no lender on the ageads. Discussion followed relative to the possible withdrawal of the appli- cation and recovery of the filing fee. After conferring with his clieut, Mr. LaCrolx requested that C-70 be withdra~a~ and that this matter be placed on the agenda for the General Plan Review. Corehis,loner Cowley moved, secouded by Commissioner Glenn, that the public hearing on C-70 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and tile hearing was closed at 7:49 P.M. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner OsRorke, that the applicants, request for withdra~.~l of this application be granted subject to tile approval of the City Attorney; motion carried unani- mously. A question arose as to the legality of allowing the application to be withdrawn at this time. After discussion, Commissioner Kellum with- drew his motion with concurrence of the Commission. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to C-70, O. R. Maggiere, be adopted and forwarded to the City Council as the recom- mendation of tile Commission, and that the Council be advised that the Commission had no objection to the withdrawal of this application without prejudice. Roll call vote: Ayes; Com~issioners Cowley, Crisp, Glenn, Kellum, McFall, and Norton. Noes: Commissioner O'Rorke. Motion carried. CoDahis,loner O'Rorke, in explaining the basis for his negative vote, stated 1) he felt that the applicant had been led (by the Commission) to believe that withdrawal of the application would be in order if he so desired and that the filing fee might be refunded so 2) in all fairness he felt that the matter should be continued until proper' procedure had been established. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Commission that withdrawal of the application and the possibility of a refund of the filing fee were matters to be handled by the Council. Therefore, Corals,loner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to C-70 be adopted and forwarded to the City Council as tile recorneudation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously, C. UPr68 - Stanford Research Institute, Fruitvale Avenue - Use Permit for Temporary Research ~nteuna Site lhe hearing on UP-68 was opened at 8:03 P. M. The Secretary advised that tile required Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no communications on file. ~e then briefly reviewed the applica~J.en add read a letter from the applicant. Richard Bartholomew of Stanford Research Institute was present to discuss this patter with the Commission. }Is advised 1) the Use Permit ~us needed for a period of three weeks beginninZ on or about August 15, 1964 2) any noise created in connection with this instal- lation would be well muffled 3) there would be no transmissions since the station was for receiving only and 4) adequate sanitation facili- ties would be provided. -2- Plann~p~ Cor~nission Minutes - Jul...y. 13~ 1964 - Continued II. C. D?..768 - Stanford Research Institute There was no one present who wished to eomnent with regard to this request. After further discussion of this matter Commissioner Glenn moved, seccuded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the public hearing on UP-68 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:09 P. M. Con~issioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that UP-68~ Stanford Research Institute~ application for a Use Permit for a tem- porary research antenna site, be approved for a period of three weeks beginning on cr about 15 AuGust 1964~ subject to any State or. sanitation requirements ~hich might be applicable; motion carried unanimously4 D. V-246 - W. D. Cunningham, Canyon View Drive - Variance in connection w~th Rear Yard Setback Requirements The public hearing on V-246 was opened at 8:11 P.M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and no written com- munications had been received. He then briefly reviewed the subject application and advised that the City Attorney had suggested the possibility of a Variance for Mr. Cunningham since 1) the revised lot lines were the result of acquisition of additional property which improved the layout of the lot and 2} the need for the Variance was in connection with the original lot lines only, not the lots lines as they now exist. The Secretary further advised 1) the additional pro- perty had been acquired by a previous owner several years ago and 2) the City Attorney had suggested a revocable Variance for a specified period providing sufficient time for the recordsrich of a survey map establishing the revised lot lines which would eliminate the need for the Variance. ~. CunninZham was present but had no further comment. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak re~arding this request. Commissioner Kellum read the report of the Variance Committee relative to V-246, recommending thst this request be granted. After further discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Com- missioner Glenn, that the public hearing V-246 be closed. ~btion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:21 P. M. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that V-246, W. D. Cunningham, be granted for a period of ninety (90) days during which time the applicant is to have a revised survey map recorded establishing the lot lines as sho%n on Exhibit '~" which will eliminate the need for the Variance; motion carried unanimously. It was brought to the applicant~s attention that he would be in viola- tion upon the expiration of the Variance (ninety days from date) unless the revised survey m~p had been recorded in the meantime as specified. Chairman Norton declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:23 P.M. III. ~UBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-496 - }~rio R. Barbieri, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval 19 Lots - Contipued from June 22, 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised that t~e Subdivision Committee was not prepared to make a recommendation relative to SD-496 at this time so suggested that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. -3- Planning Commission ~inutes ~ July 13, 1964 - Continue{ III. A. SD-496 - Marie R. Barb~cri Mr, Mastin was present to represent the applicant and a~reed to the proposed continuance. On the basis of the foregoinS, Chairman Norton directed SD-496, Marie R. Barbieri, continued until the meetinS on July 27, 1964. B. SDR-49Y - Nojet Company, Inc., Quite Road - BuildinS Site Approval - 3 Lots - Continued from ~ne.22, 1964 The Secretary read a letter from the applicant's representative Q~xs. Ann Lambourne) requesting that this Tatter be continued to allow time to work out problems relative to the right-of-~y. On the basis of this request, Chaizman Norton directed SDR~497, Nojet Company, Inc,, continued until the meetin8 on July 27, 1964. C. SD-498 - MacKay & Somps, Inc., SaratoSa-Sunnyvale Road - Subdivision Approval - 25 Lots - Continued from June 22r 1964 Commissioner Glenn read the report of the General Plan Committee rela- tive to the request made on behalf of the Lang-McVey property. After discussion Cop/~issioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the General Plan Committee Report of July 13, 1964 rela- tive to SD-498 be approved and that this item be placed on the ageode for the General Plan Review; motion carried unanimously. The applicantss representative expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Comunissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to SD-498, }~cKay & Somps, Inc., be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-I", filed 9 June 1964) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Subdivision Coraltree report; motion carried unanimously. D. SD-501 = L. A. D. Development Company, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 9 Lots - Continued from June 22. 1964.. Commissioner Crisp advised 1) while the applicant~s representative had telephoned a request that this application be continued, written permission to extend the time for action on the tentative pap had not been filed 2> application had not been made for the Variance necessary to development of this property and 3) it was the reco~endation of the Subdivision Committee, therefore, that this application be denied. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the appliesntis request for continuance in connection x~ith SD-501 be denied and that the application be disapproved without prejudice; motion carried unanimously. E. SD-503 - Clay McCullou~ & Company, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 10 Lots - Continued from June 22, 19~4 .. . ~x. ~stin, representinG the applicant, expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Co~cittee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SD-503, Clay McCallouCh & Company, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~-1", filed 1 July 1964) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the Subdivision Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. -4- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - July 13, 1964 - Continued III. F. SDR-505 - Elmer E. Scherf, Canyon View Drive - Buildin8 Site Approval - I Lot - Continued from June 22~ 1964 Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by CoFmissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-505 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 10 June 1964) be approved in accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit "B", filed 10 July 1964} subject to the conditions outlined in the Buildin8 Site Committee report; motion carried unanimously. G. SDR-507 - GeorRe O. Lindem. Oriole Road - BuildinN Site Approval - 1 Lot F~. and ~s. Lindem were present and expreseed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the BuildinE Site Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-507, GeorEe O. Linden, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 19 June 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Corraltree report; motion carried unanimously. H. SDR-509 - Charles E. Harden, Sobey Rgad - Buildin~ Sit~ Approval - 1 Lot Mr. Harden was present to discuss this application with the Commission and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Buildin8 Site Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-509, Charles E. Harden, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 3 July 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Buildin~ Site Committee report; motion carried unanimously. I. SDR-510 - A. H. Campbell, Woodbank Way - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Mr. Campbell was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded By Com~nissloner Kellum that the Building Site CoDnittee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-510~ A. H. Campbell, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 3 July 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Coraltree report; motion carried unanimously. J. SD-499 - MacKay & Somps, Inc., SaratoGa Avenue - Subdivision - 15 Lots - Modification of Approved Tentative Map The applicant's representaitve expressed satisfaction with the condi- tions proposed in connection with the revised tentative map. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the revised Subdivision Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SD-499s MacKay & Sompss Inc. s be adopted and that the revised tentative map (Exhibit '~-3", filed 3 July 1964) be approved subject to the condi- tions outlined in the revised Subdivision Cor?~ittee Report; motion car- ried unanimously. Chairman Norton welcomed Councilman Drake and ~I. Loe, Good Government Group representative~ and expressed the Commission~s appreciation for their attendance. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-114 o Eichler Homes, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Desibm Review - Subdi- vision Homes for Portion of Tract 3572 Coraniseioner Cowley briefly reviewed this application and called atten- tion to the Staff Report in the Commission folders. In answer to a Planniu~.Cqmmission Minutes - July 13, 1964 - Continued IV. A. A-I14 - Eichler Homes~ Inc. question from Commissioner Cowley, Mr. Boyd, applieant~s representative stated that he felt that the location of the house on Lot 22 could be modified slightly. After further discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Com- missioner Kellum, that A-114, Eichler Homes, Inc., be granted final design approval of the subdivision homes for Tract 3572 as shown on Exhibits '~" (Perspective), "B-3" (Site Plan), "C" (Entrance Plan), "D" (Landscape Plan), "E" through "J" (Elevations), subject to sub- mittal of a revised site plan for Lot 22 for approval of the Design Review Committee prior to construction; motion carried unanimously. B. A-138 - First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lomita Avenue - Final Design Review - Church BuildinR Commissioner Cowley briefly reviewed this application and commended the applicantts representatives for their excellent cooperation and outstanding presentation. Commissioner CowIcy moved, seconded by Commissioner OrRorke, that A-138, First Church of Christ, Scientist, be granted final design approval as shown on Exhibits "A-I" (Working Drawings) and "g" (Color Rendering); motion carried unanimously. C. A-149 - Dr. Norman Abrahams, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Professional Bui~dinR After discussion Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that A-149, Dr. Norman Abrahams, be granted final design approval of office building as sho~ on Exhibit '~-1" (Working Drawings) subject to the access road from Village Drive over Lot 2 to Lot 3 being improved and completed prior to or simultaneously with occupancy of the building; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY C0b~']CIL REPORT Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on action taken by the City Council at the meeting on July 1, 1964, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Planning Comission. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Request for Annexation - Benevento Property Co~issioner Crisp advised that tile Planning Committee and the Subdi- vision Committee had reviewed the request for annexation of the Bene- vento property on Prospect Road (at the northwest City boundary) and could foresee no serious problems or objections. He further advised that a written report would be prepared for the next regular meeting if the Commission so desired. Chairman Norton~ with concurrence of the Cormmission~ expressed general approval of Commissioner Crispgs oral report and requested that the written report be presented at the meeting on Jnly 27, 1964. B. ~ommon Green Development Standards The proposed standards for common green development were discussed at length by the Co~aission. With reference to the preliminary proposals that have come before the Subdivision Committee, Commissioner Crisp observed that the developers tend to try to crowd a sufficient number of homes onto the usable land to average one lot per acre even in the very steep terrain. He suggested Plannin~ Commission ~inutes - Ju~y 13, 1964 -.Continued VI. R. Common Green Development Standards that a study session be called when one of ~he developers presents a plan that appears satisfactory to the Staff and Subdivision Con~ittee. Chairman Norton advised that he felt that recreation facilities were of secondary importance in a common green development..ethat the first concern was to prevent undesirable development in the steep terrain that would scar the hillsides. tie further stated that he, personally, preferred that some of the brush area in the hills be left in its natural state. After further discussion Commissioner OwRorke moved, seconded by Com- missioner Cowley, that the proposed standards for common green develop- ment be approved in principal and that the Committee be requested to follow them as closely as possible in trying to work out the preliminary plans before them at present; motion carried unanimously. C, Newell Association, Inc. Application ~ County PlanninR Commission Ihe Secretary advised that the Newell Association of Sunnyvale had filed an application with the County Planning Commission for a Change of Zooinn for a Research Laboratory on the Palm property south of Villa Montalvo. He suggested that he attend the County Commission meetin~ to present the City of Sarato~a~s opposition to this application. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, requested that he attend the meeting and speak for the City. VII. OLD BUSINESS SDR-397 - John P. Maltby Woodbank Way - Request for Explanation - Continued from June 22,_1J6_4_____ ...... The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and called attention to the Staff Report in the Commission folders. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the Staff Report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-397, John P. Maltby, be approved and that the Secretary be authorized to respond to the appli- cant's inquiry on the basis of this report; motion carried unanimously. VIII. COP~UNICATIONS A, ~RITTEN 1. UP-47 - Westhope United Presbyterian Church, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension ~e Secretary read a letter requestinC an extension of one (1) year in connection with UP-47, Westhope United Presbyterian Church. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that an extension be Cranted in connection with UP-47, Westhope United Presbyterian Church for a period of one (1) year from July 8, 1964; motion carried unanimously. 2. SD-430 - M. L. Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Gates Road - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection with SD-430, Me L. Hiatt. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that an extension be granted in connection with SD-430, M. Lo Hiatt, for a period of one (1) year from July 8, 1964; motion carried unanimously. Plan~inR Commission Mimutes - July 13~ 1964 - Continued VIII. A. 3. SDR-432 - W. II. Lynqh, Ia Palohm Avenue -- Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection with SDR-432, W. H. Lynch. Commissioner Crisp requested that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting to allow adequate time for the Building Site Committee to review the conditions of approval relative to La Paloma Avenue. Chairman Norton so directed. B. ORAL The Secretary called to the Commission~s attention the invitation from Pacific Telephone for lunch and a tour of the Company~s facilities on July 22, 1964. The then requested that the Conunissioners advise the City Administrator whether or not they would be able to attend. IX. ADJOI~NMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:14 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. I~kor, Secretary SMW/v/m -8-