HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1964 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF'MINI~TES
CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
TIME: Monday, July 13, 1964, 7:30 Po M.
PLACE: Saratoga ~igh School, Herrimam Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meettn~
I. ROUTJEE ORGANIZATION
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton at Z~30 P.M.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Glenn, Kellum, McFall~ Norton,
and O'Rorke
Absent: None
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the
reading of the minutes of June 22, 1964 be waived and that the minutes
be approved as submitted to the Coramission; motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC ItEARINGS
Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:32 P.M.
A. C-~9 - Mario R. Barbieri, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from
"Ao~ricultural" to "R-I-iO,000" (Single Family Residential) -
Continued from June 2.2, ].964
The Secretary briefly reviewed ~his application and advised that no
further communications had been ·filed in connect].on with same.
The applicantts representative Stated that he had no further comment~
and there was no one in the audience who wished to speak with regard
to this matter.
Commissioner 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
hearins 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, Mario
R. Barbieri, be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the
recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously.
B. C-Z.0 - O. R. MaSgiore, Saratoga Avenue - Change of Zoning from
"R-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (Neighborhood
Commercial) - Continued frgm Jupe. 22,.1964 . .
The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that no
further communications'had been filed in connection with same.
Mr. LaCroix was present to represent the applicant but stated that he
had no further comment. There was no one in the audience who wished
to speak with regard to this ~qt.ter.
Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee rela-
tive to C-70, recommendins that the Commission recommend disapproval
of this request for change of zoning.
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Plannin~ Commission Minutes..- July. 13,.l~64 - ~ont~.n~e_d.
II. B. C-70 - O. R~ Ma~Ri,}re
In answer to Mr. LaCroix's request that the Commission 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
the matter could not be reviewed at that time even though it was no
longer on the agenda.
Discussion followed relative to 'the possible withdrawal of the appli-
cation and recovery of the filing fee. After conferring with his
client, Mr. LaCroix requested that C-70 be withdra~n1 and that this
matter be placed on the agenda for the General Plan Review.
Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by CoF~missioner Glenn, that the
public hearing on C-70 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and
the hearing was closed at 7:49 P..M.
Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that
the applicant's request for withdrawal of this application be granted
subject to the 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.
Maggiore, be adopted and forwarded to the City Council as the recom-
mendation of the Commission, and that the Council be advised that
the Commission had no objection to the withdrawal of this application
without prejudice. Roll call vo~e: Ayes: Commissioners Cowley,
Crisp, Glenn, Kellum, McFall, an~ Norton. Noes': Commissioner O'Rorke.
Motion carried.
Commissioner O~Rorke, in explain'ing 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 filins 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
filinE fee were matters to be handled by the Council. Therefore,
CoF. missioner 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 the recommendation of
the Commission; motion carried unanimously.
C, UP-68 - Stanford Research Institute, Fruitvale Avenue - Use Permit f~r .Tempora.ry Research Antenna Site
The hearinE on UP-68 was opened at 8:03 P, M, The Secretary advised
that the required Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were
no communications on file, He 2then briefly reviewed the applicant;on
and read a letter from the appli'canto
Richard Bartholomew of Stanford Research Institute was present to
discuss this matter with the Commission, !Is advised 1) the Use
Permit was needed for a period of three weeks beginnin~ on or about
August 15, 1964 2) any noise c.r~eated in connection with this instal-
lation would be well muffled 3): there would be no transmissions since
the station was for receivin~ only and 4) adequate sanitation facili-
ties would be provided.
P].annin~ Comnission Minutes - July 13, 1964 - Continued
II. C. UP-68 - Stanford Research Institute
There was no one present who wished to comment with regard to thin
request.
After further discussion of this matter Commissioner Glenn moved~
seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the pt~blic hearing on UP-68
be closed. ~tion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed
at 8:09 P. M.
Commissioner 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 (3)
weeks beginning on or about 15 August 1964, subject to any State or
sanitation re~irements which might be applicable; motion carried
unanimously.
D. V-246 - W. Do Cunningham, Canyon View Drive - Variance in connection
with Rear Yard Setback Requirements
The public hearing on V-246 was opened at 8:11 P.M. The Secretary
advised that Notices of Hearingzhad 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 o~ner several years aCo and
2) the City Attorney had suggested a revocable Variance for a specified
period providing sufficient time for the recordation of a survey map
establishing the revised lot lines which would eliminate the need for
the Variance.
Mr. Cunningham was present but had no further comment. There was no
one in the audience who wished to speak regarding tl~is 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 publi~ hearing V-246 be closed. Motion
carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:21P. 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~u on Exhibit "A" 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 map had been recorded in the meantime as specified.
Chairman Norton declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:23 P.M.
III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES
A. SD-496 - Mario R. Barbieri, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 19 Lots - Continued from June 22, 1964
Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee was not
prepared to m~ke a recommendation relative to SD-496 at this time
so suggested that this matter be continued until ~he next regular
meeting.
P!annin~ Commission Minutes - July 1~ 1964 - Continued
Ill. A. SD-496 - Mario R. Barbieri
Mr. Mastin was present to represent the applicant and agreed to the
proposed continuance.
On the basis of the foregoinS, Chairman Norton directed SD-496, Mario R.
Barbieri, continued until the meetins on July 27, 1964.
B. SDR-497 - No]et Company, Inco, Q~ito Road - Building Site Approval -
3 Lots - Continued from ~une 2g, ].964
The Secretary read a letter from!the applicant~s representative
(Mrs. Ann Iambourne) requesting that this matter be continued to allow
time to work out problems relative to the right-of-way.
On the basis of this request, Chairman Norton directed SDR-497, Nojet
Company, Inc., continued until the meetin~ on July 27, 1964.
C. SD-498 - MacKay & Somps, Inc., Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Subdivision
Approval - 25 I,ots - Continued from June 22, 1964
Commissioner Glenn read the report of the General Plan Committee rela-
tive to the request made on behalf of the LanS-McVey property.
After discussion Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner
Cowley, that the General Plan Cofimittee Report of July 13, 1964 rela-
tive to SD-498 be approved and that this item be placed on the agenda
for the General Plan Review; mo[ion carried unanimously.
The applicant~s representative e~pressed satisfaction with the proposed
conditions of approval.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the
Subdivision Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to SD-498,
MacKay & Somps, Inc., be adoptediand that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-I",
filed 9 June 1964) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the
Subdivision Committee report; motion carried unanimously.
Sobey Road Subdivision
D. SD-501 - L. A. D. Development Company, -
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 map had not
been filed 2) application had n6t been made for the Variance necessary
to development of this property and '3) it was the recommendation of
the Subdivision Committee, therefore, that this application be denied.
After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner
Kellum, that the applicant's request for continuance in connection
with SD-501 be denied and that the application be disapproved without
prejudice; motion carried unanimously.
E. SD-503 - Clay McCullough & Company, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 10 Lots - Continued from June 22t 1964
Mr. Mastin, representin
the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commtssiomer McFall, that the
Subdivision Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SD-503, Clay
McCullouSh & Company, be adoptedZand that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-I",
filed 1 July 1964) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in
the Subdivision Committee Report~ motion carried unanimously.
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - July 13~ 1964 - Continued
III. F. SDR-505 - Elmer E. Scherf, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot - Continued from ;June 22~ 1964
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the
Building Site Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-505
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", 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 Building
Site Committee report; motion carried unanimously.
G. SDR-507 - George O. Lindem.: Oriole Road - BulldinE Site Ap.proval - 1 Lot
F~. and Mrs. Lindera were present 'and expressed satisfaction with the
proposed conditions of approval..
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-507,
George O. Lindem, be adopted and :that the tentative map (Exhibit '~",
filed 19 June 1964) be approved Subject to the conditions detailed in
the Building Site Committee report; motion carried unanimously.
H. SDR-509 - Charles E. Harden, Sob~y R~ad - Building Site 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
Building Site Committee report of 13 July 1964 relative to SDR-509,
Charles E. Harden, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~",
filed 3 July 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in
the Building 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 Commissioner Kellum
that the Building Site Committee ~eport 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 Committee re.port; motion carried unanimously.
J. SD-499 - MacKay & S0mps, 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-499~ MacKay & Somps~ Inc., 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 Committee Report; motion car-
ried unanimously.
Chairman Norton welcomed Councilman Drake and Mr. Los, Good Government Group
representative, and expressed the Commission's appreciation for their attendance.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-114 - Eichler Homes, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdi-
vision Homes for Portion of Tract 3572
Commissioner Cowley briefly reviewed this application and called atten-
tion to the Staff Report in the Commission folders. In answer to a
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PlanninR Commission Minutes - JVly, 13, 1964 - Contiqued
IV. A. A-114 - Eichler Homes~ Inc.
question from Commissioner Cowley, Mr. Boyd, applicantts representative
stated that he felt that the location of the house on Lot 22 could be
modified sli~htly. .
After further discussion, CommiSsioner Cowley moved, seconded by Com-
missioner Kellum, that A-114, EiChler Homes, Inc., be 8ranted 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, Lonntta Avenue - Final
DesiRn Review - Church BuildinR
Commissioner Cowley briefly reviewed this application and commended
the applicantIs representatives for their excellent cooperation and
outstanding presentation.
Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that
A-138, First Church of Christ, Scientist, be granted final design
approval as shown on Exhibits "A-I" (Working Drawings) and "E" (Color
Rendering); motion carried unanimously.
C. A-149 - Dr. Norman Abrahams, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review -
Professional BuildinR
After discussion Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner
OIRorke, that A-149, Dr. Norman. Abrahams, be granted final design
approval of office building as sho~ on Exhibit '~-1" (Workin~ 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 COUNCIL REPORT :
Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on action 'taken by the City Council
at the meeting cn July 1, 1964, with emphasis on items of particular interest
to the Planning Commission.
VI. NEW BUSINESS :
A. Request for Annexation - Benevento PropQ~tX
Commissioner Crisp advised that the 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 ~ritten report would be:prepared for the next regular meeting
if the Commission so desired.
Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, expressed general
approval of Commissioner Crispts oral report and requested that the
written report be presented at the meeting on July 27~ 1964.
B. Common Green Development Standards
The proposed standards for common green development' were discussed at
length by the Cordnission.
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 loz per acre even in the very steep terrain. He suggested
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - Ju~y 13,.1964 - Continued
VI. B. Common Green Development Standards
that a study session be called Zwhen one of the developers presents a
plan that appears satisfactory~to the Staff and Subdivision Committee.
Chairman Norton advised that he felt that recreation facilities were
of secondary importance in a common green development..,that the first
concern was to prevent undesirable development in the steep terrain
that would scar the hillsides. lie 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 O'Rorke moved, seconded by Com-
missioner Cowley, that the proposed standards for co.mmon 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. Appli~ation - County Plann].n~ Commission
The Secretary advised that the Newell Association of Sunnyvale had
filed an application with the County Planning Commission for a Change
of Zoning for a Research Laboratory on the Palm property south of
Villa Montalvo. He suggested that he attend the County Commission
meetinE to present the City of:SaratoEats opposition to this application.
Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, requested that he
attend the meeting and speak for the
VII. OLD BUSINESS
SDR-397 - John P. Maltby Woodbank Way - Request for Explanation - Continued
from June 22,_1~6J .
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 Secretarybe authorized to respond to the appli-
cantis inquiry on the basis of this report; motion carried unanimously.
vIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A, WRITTEN
1, UP-47 - Westhope United Presbyterian Church, Saratoga Avenue -
Request for Extension
The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension of one (1)
year in connection with UPs47, Westhope United Presbyterian
Church. :
After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner
Cowley, that an extension be granted iu connection with UP-47,
Westhope United Presbyterign Church for a period of one (1) year
from July 8, 1964; motion'carried unanimously.
2. SD-430 - M, L. Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Request for
Extension
The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection
with SD-430, M. L. Hiatt,
After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner
Cowley, that an extension be granted in connection with SD-430,
M, L. Hiatts for a period of one (1) year from July 8~ 1964; motion
carried unanimously.
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - July 13~= 1964 - Cont~,nued
VIII. A. 3. SDR-432 - W. II. Ly~h, I,a Paloma 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 Commissiongs attention the invitation from
Pacific Telephone for lunch and a tour of the Company~s facilities on
July 22, 1964. The then requested that ~he Commissioners advise the
City Administrator whether or'not they would be able to attend.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:14 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Stanley M. Walker, Secretary
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