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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLAI'~ING COMMISSXON TIME: Monday October 26, 1964, 7:30 P. N. PLACE: Saratoga High School, Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order b~ Chairman Norton at 7:30 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley~ Crisp, Kellum, Norton, and McFall. Absent: Commissioners Glenn and O'Rorke. B. MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner ~ellum and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the reading of the.minutes of October 13, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as distributed to the Commission. Motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:33 P.M. A. C-73 - Westhope Presbyterian Church, Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (N~i~hbo[hood CommerciAl) - Continued from October 13, 19~4 The Secretary advised that no' further communications had been received in connection with this applicati0n. Mr. Ecke, representing the ChUrch, stated that he had no further comment at this time. Commissioner Crisp read the report.of the Subdivision Committee relative to this matSet, recommending that it be held in abeyance. After discussion Commissioner; Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the hearing on C-73 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the. hearing closed at 7:37 It was moved by Commissioner Kellum and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the report of the' Subdivision Committee relative to C-73, Westhope Presbyterian Church,; be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission. 'Motion Carried unanimously. ZI. B. C-74 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce R:oad - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" " (Single Family Residential) to."g-l-40,O00 P-C" (Single Family Residentfa.1 Planned Community) - Continued from October 13, 1964. Jim Cole, applicant's engineer, advised that the Subdivison Committee's suggestions were-being incorporated into a revised map which.woUld be filed in the very near future'. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-74, Frank Bonnet, continued until the meeting on November 9, 1964. C.. UP-70 - Robert Adair, Prospect Avenue - Use Permit to allow Cocktail Lounge in Commercial District on Prospect Avenue - Continued from October 13, 1964 The Secretary read a letter from the applicant requesting that the subject application be withdrawn. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the hearing on UP-70-be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at:.7:46 P~ M4 CommissiOner CowIcy moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the applicant's request for withdrawal of UPs70 be granted; motion carried. D. V-249 - Wynn &.Dumas, Wardell'..Road - Variance in connection with Site Depth Requirements - Continued from OctOber 13, 1964 Bill Kaemmerling was present to represent the applicant but stated that he had no further comment at :this time. ;;'...i ' ' Cmm ssxOner Kelium advised that the VarianCe Committee: had studied O 1 this master at length and .that the Staff Report Was al~o representative of the Committee*s point of view. The Secretary read the Staff Report relative to this matter, recommend- ing that the subject application be granted. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the hearing on V-249 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:52 P. M. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that V-249, Wynn & Dunms, be granted; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton closed public hearings temporarily at 7:54 P- M. so that the Commission could give consideration to the subdivision map filed in conjunction with the above variance (V-249). III. SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING SITES C. SD-525 - Wynn &Dumas, Wardell Road - Subdivision - 11 Lots - Continued from October 13~ 1964 Bill Kaemmerling, representing the applicant, expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. -2- Ill. 'C. SD-525 - Wynn & Dumas Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Reportiof October 26, 1964 relative to SD-525 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed October 2, 1964) be approved subject to:the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton re-opened public ~hearings at 7:58 P. M. II. E. V-250 - Harold A. Beaudoin, Wildwood Way - Variance in connection with Front and Street-Side Setback Requirements - Continued from October 13. 1964; .. The applicant was'present but stated ~hat he had no .further comment at this time. The Secretary. read a Staff Report relative to this matter. 'Commissioner Kellum advised that the Staff Report also represented the recommendation of the Variance Committee~ ; Mr. Beaudoin stated that the.recommended 8 foot setback from Fourth Street was satisfactory with'him. Commiseioner McFall moved, SeConded by COmmissioner Kellum, that the hearing on V'250 be closed. .Motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing. closed at 8:01P. M. It was moved. by Commissi0fier'Kelium and Seconded bg'Commissioner McFali.that V-250, H~rold A.'BeaUdoin, be granted aS set forth in the Staff Report of October i~, 1964~ motion carried unanimously. .II. F. Campbell High School District, Prospect Avenue Informal Hearing Relative to Proposed Future School Site - Continued from October 13, 1964 The Chairman briefly explained 1) the Campbell High School District had submitted a proposal for a high school on Prospect Avenue and 2) although it was not required by law, the Commission had decided to hold an informal public hearing relative to this matter. The hearing was opened by Chairman Norton at 8:04 P. M. Mr. Hill, District Superintendent, and Mr. Russell, Assistant Superintendent, were present to represent the Campbell High School District. Mr. Hill presented a map showing the District boundaries and the various schools in the District. He explained 1) the District now has 1,000 Saratoga students and 2,000 to 3,000 are anticipated within the next seven years 2) although existing schools will be expanded the District will still need another school site in this area 3) the subject site is the only one available.in the area that will serve the needs of a high school and 4) no safety problem is anticipated. Kenneth Malovos, attorney, opposed the location of the proposed school on behalf of the Cox and Orlando families, owners of the subject property. He explained that it was felt that this property had unique commercial potential. -3- II. F. Campbell'High School District., Prospect Avenue - Informal Hearing Relative to Proposed Future School Site - Continued from October 13, 1964 - Continued from Page· 3. The Secretary read communicaeions from 1)' Don S. ·Orlando and 2) Edwin E. Cox opposing the proposed llocation of the school. Mr~ Orlando questioned Mr. Hill's statement that the subject 40 acre parcel offered 31 usable acres. He advised that he felt· that require'- merits in connection·with the creek, the freeway, and the street·would leave approximately '23 acres which would be inadequate for the school. Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on November 9, .1964 and referred same to the General Plan Committee for Consideration at their meeting..on Monday, NoVember 2~ 1964~ H~ also invited.the school·representatives and.owners of the subject property to attend this meeting if they so desired. GA Campbell Elementary School District, Allendale Avende -.Informal Hearing'Relative tomProposed FutUre SchoOl Site - Continued from October 13, 1964 Chairman=Norton ex~!ained that the Campbell Elementary ScHool District had submitted a proposal for.an elementary ~hOol on Aliendale· Avenue and the Commission had decided to hold the same type Of informal public hearing on this matter that had been scheduled in connection with Campbell High School District proposal. The hearing was opened at 8:35 P. M. Mr. Henley, District Superintendent, presented a map showing the District boundaries and the various schools within the District. He then explained 1) the need for an additional school site in this area 2) that the subject school would not serve any students east of QuitoRoad and 3) that although they were aware of the proximity of the proposed Junior College,'no serious safety problem was anticipated. Chairman Norton read the report of the General Plan Committee and, after further discussion with Mr. Henley, suggested that this report be reviewed by the Connnittee~ The Commission concurred~ Chairman Norton then directed this matter continued until the meeting on November 9, 1964, with a request that the General Plan Committee give further consideration to the report at its meeting on Monday, November 2, 1964. H. C-75 - Margaret Carniel et ai, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Carniel Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-1-I2,500" (Single Family Residential) to "P~A" (Professional-Administrative) The hearing on.C-75 was opened at 8:53 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and no communications had been received. -4- H. C-75 - Margaret Carniel et al - Continued from Page The applicants' representative explained that the subject property was bordered by nursery property and did not lend itself well to residential use. In ans~qer to a request from the Commission, he advised that he would be happy to attempt to establish the need for "P-A" zoning in this area. There was no one else in the audience who wished to comment regarding this matter. Chairman Norton directed C-75~, Margaret Carniel et el, continued until the meeting on November 9, 1964 and referred same to the Sbudivision Committee for study and a report at that time. I. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,000 PiC" (Single Famil7 Residential Planned Community) The hearins on C-76 was opened at 8:58 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and there were no written communications on file. He then briefly reviewed this application and advised that it covered the 200 acre parcel known as the "Parker Ranch". Jin Cole, applicant's engineer, and Frank Mahr, developer~ explained 1) the need for the "P-C" zoning 2).that much of the "common green" area would be left in its natural state 3) that each resident would o~n his own home and a share iin the common green 4) that facilities for the common green had not been determined because of the proximity of the Country Club and 5) they would,:be .happy to file a tentative contract with the City for review although final detail~ h~d not yet been worked out. Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to ~the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. J. CT77' - Robot F. Plane, Douglas Lane - Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-l140~O00'' (Single Family Residential) The hearing on C-77 was opened at 9:04 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and themewere no written communications on file. He briefly reviewed this application and advised that the requested "R-1-40,O00" zoning was in accordance with the General Plan. During the discussion that followed, the Commission concurred that they were familiar with the Subject property and that.the request for change of zoning was in accord with the General Plan for the City. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this matter. II. J. C-77 - Robert F. Plane, pouglas lane - Continued from Pa~e Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Cowlay, that the hearing on C-77 be closed. Marion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 9:09 P. M. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissoner Kellum that the Commission recommed approval of the change of zoning requested under File No. C-77 and that the Secretary be authorized to prepare and submit to the City Council a written statement setting forth this recommendation. Motion carri&d unanimously. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 9:11P. TEN MINUTE RECESS III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce[Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from Octobe[ 13, 1964 In view of the continued hearing on C-74, change of zoning application filed in conjunction with this subdivision, Chairman Norton directed SD-516 continued until the me&ring on November 9, 1964. B. SD-524 - R. F. Stubbe, Chester Avenue - Subdivision - 13 Lots Continued from October 13, 1964 The applicant ~as not present~ Commissioner Crisp moved, sec6nded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of October 26, 1964 relative to SD-524 be adopted. and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed October 2, 1964) be approved .subject to the conditions set forth in the Subdivi- sion Committee Report; motion!carried unanimously. C. SDr525 - Wynn & Dumas, Wardell Road - Subdivision - 11 Lots - Continued from October 13. 1964 See PUBLIC HEARINGS (immediately following discussion and action on V-249,= filed in conjunction with this subdivision). D.SD-528 - Peter S..~v~o~.~. Che~ter Avenue - Subdivision - 9. Lots The applicant was not present. Commissioner Crisp mOved~ seconded by Commissioner McFsll, that the Subdivision ~ommittee Report Of October 26, 1964 relative to. SD-528 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed O~ober 15, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the SubdiVision Committee .Report; motion carried unanimously. E. SD-529 - Robert Taylor Constr~ction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180 Lots In view of the continued hearing on C-76, filed in conjunction w~th this subdivision, Chairman Norton directed SD-529 continued until the meeting on November 9, 1964. -6~ IV. DESIGN REVIEW A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Plans for Remodeling Service Station - Continued from 9ctober ~.3~ 1964. Commissioner Cowley recommended that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting since the revised plans had not been submitted. Chairman Norton so directed. The Chairman acRnowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Burry the Messrs. Robbins and Pierce of the. Good Government Group. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Kellum gave a brief.report on action taken at the City Council meeting on October 21, 1964 and informed the Ccmmission that the dedication of the Council Chambers was set for December 6, 1964. He further advised that.the Saratoga High School CiVics Class had artended this meeting and commen[ed that he was quite favorably impressed with the questions asked b~ the group. VI. NEW BUSINESS G~orge Akers ..- E1Camino Grande. The' Secretary ~dvised that Harry Aumack of Mark Thomas, In~ had requested that an 18 foot private road be considered in connection with development of the George Akers property off. E1Camino Grande in lieu of the standard 26 foot street because Of the topography of the area. Mr. Akers was present .~o discuss.this request with.the Commission, and was advised that it w~s [he consensus of the Commission that' the standard 26 foot street would be iequired. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Helen Rayburn Property, Big Basin Way - PrOposal for Development - Continued from October 13, 1964 .:. After further discussion of ehis proposal, Chairman Norton directed that this matter be removed from the agenda and referred same to the Staff for study and further consultation with the applicant. He also requested that the Secretary'report back to the Commission as soon as convenient as to further developments relative to this situation. B. Richfield Oil Corporation, Quito Shopping Center - Request for Informa- tion Relative to Possible Remodeling or Reconstruction of Station at Paseo Presada and Cox Avenue - Continued from October 13~ 1964 The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and advised 1) Design Review would be required for remodeling the subject station and. 2) both Design Review and Building Site Approval would be required for reconstruction. In answer to a question from.Commissioner Crisp, he advised that he would check with the City Attorney as to whether, under the emergency ordinance relative to service stations, a Use Permit would be r6quired. VII. OLD BUSINESS : B. Richfield 0il Corporation~ Continued from pa~e 7 Chairman Norton directed that this matter be removed from the agenda and that the Staff advise Richfield Oil Corporation of the required procedure for remodeling or rebuilding the subject station. C. SDR-447 - M. L. Snow, Lomita Avenue - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Request for Extension - Continued from October 13. 1964 Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration (October 14, 1964) be granted in connection with SDR-447, M. L. Snow; motion carried unanimously. D. Elizabeth Gaudreau, Big BaSin. Way - Request that "Real Estate Offices" be added to the list of Permitted Uses for' Professional - Administrative Districts - Continued frqm October 13, 1964 The Secretary advised that Mrs. Gaudreau was unable to attend the meeting because of illness. After a brief discussion relative to this matter, Chairman Norton directed same continued until. the meeting on November 9, 1964. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS , A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-451 - Wade Hover~ PeaCh H~ Raod - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter from Wade Hover requesting an extension in connection with SDR-451. He explained 1) Mr. Hover received final site approval on on& lot at the Council meeting on October 21, 1964 2) the request for ah extension was in connection with the remaining lot and 3) the tentative approval on the subject lots expired October 14, 1964. Chairman Norton directed SDR-451 continued until the meeting on e ~red same to the Subdivision Committee November 9, 1964 and r fe' for study and a recommendation at that time. 2. West Valley Junior ColleR~ District The Secretary read a letter from the West Valley Junior College District requesting that the Planning Commission submi[ a report of recommendations relative to the District's proposed acquisition of a site at Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues in Saratoga.. VIII, A, 2, West Valley Junior Colle~ District - Continued fr~...y~ge 8 Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the General Plan Committee for study and a report at that time. B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary v/j -9-