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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SIjI~4ARY, OF_MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA pLA.NIqli, IG C01,'I,IISSION TI~: Monday, November 23, 1964, ?:30 P. N. PLACE: Saratoga Nigh School, llerriman Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. M. by Chairman Norton. A, ROLL CALL Present: Co~anisstoners Crisp, Kelltun, McFall, Norton, and O'Rorke. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and Glenn. B. MINUIES C~lssioner NcFall moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the readin~ of the minutes of November 9, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. II, PUBLIC }Iv-ARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at ?:3? P. M. A. CT?4 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Change of Zoning from '~-1-40,000' (Single Family Residential) to '~-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planne~ Co¥~unity} - Continued from November 9~ 1964 Con~nissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had reviewed the revised tentative map (SD-516) filed in conjunction with the subject application and had prepared a report (for the Chairman's signature) rela- tive to the unsatisfactory features of this mop. He then read this report, which had been prepared for transmittel to the applicant. Jim Cole, applicant~s engineer, advised that he would like to review this report with l~. Bonnet, then again revise the tentative mop. I~ requested that this matter be continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964 to allow adequate time. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, so directed. It was moved by Co~missioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that the Chairman be authorized to sign the report prepared by the Subdi- vision Committee (relative to SD-516) and that same be transmitted to the applicant; motion carried unanimously. B. C-75 - Margaret Carniel et el, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Carniel Avenue - Change of Zoning from '~-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to '~-A" (Professional-Administrative) - Continued from November 9, 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicants and they (the applicants) had requested a continuance. lie fur- ther advised tha~ it was the reco~menda~iou of the Con~nittee that this re- quest be granted. B. T, CALEB, Seagull gay, stated that he felt this matter should be studied in conjunction ~ith review of the General Plan. Chairman Norton directed C-75 continued until the meeting on December 14, 1964. ~3anninR Commission Minutes - November 23, 1964 - Continued IX. C. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~-1-40,000 (Stngle Family ResidentleE Planned Co~nunity) - Continued from Novem- ber 9~ 1964 .... The Secretary read a report prepared by the Subdivision Co~mittee for the Chairman's signature (for transmittel to the applicant), pertaining to unsatisfactory features shown on the revised tentative map for SD-529 which was filed in conjunction with the subject application. He then advised, however, that since the report was written the following items had been submitted: I) letter of extension in connection with action on the tenta- tive map 2) site development plans and 3) plans for development of trails. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Committee, directed that the sen- tences pertaining to these three items (as listed above) be deleted from the report. Mr. Seagrave and his engineer, Fir. Cole, stated that they had no cormseat at this time. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the report prepared by the Subdivision Committee, as modified, and that same be transmitted to the applicant; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton then directed this matter continued until the meeting on December 14, 1964. D. ~P-?I - Central Fire District, Cox Avenue - Use Permit for Fire Station - pontinued from November 9~ 1964 Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Staff and Subdivision Committee relative to this application, recommending that same be granted. 14x. Luhring was present but stated that he had no further comment. There was no one in the audience who wished to coneneat with regard to this matter. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the hearing on !/9-71 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:03 P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Commissioner McFall, that UP-71, Cen- tral Fire District application for Use Permit for Fire Station, be granted as recomended in the Staff and Subdivision Committee Report; mation car- ried unanimously. E. V-2S1 - George A. Anthony, Camino Rico - Variance to allow Street-Side Setback of 15 feet in lien of the required 25 feet - Continued from November 9~ 1~64 ~he applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment with regard to this application. There was no one in the audience who wished to speak with regard to this matter. Commissioner Kellum advised 1) the Variance Connnittee had made an on-site inspection of the subject property 2) while the applicant~s plans for fur- ther development of his property were good, the required findings for the granting of the Variance could not be made so 3) it was the recommendation of the Committee that this application be denied. It was moved by Cou~issioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that the hearing on V-251 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 8:07 P. M. -2- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - November 23~ 1964 - Continued II. E. V-251 - George ~. Anthony Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Connissioner O'Rorke, that V-251, George A. Anthony, application for a Variance in connection with street- side setback requirements, be denied since the findings required for the granting of a Variance could not be made; motion carried unanimously. F. C-Yg - Mrs. Chincy Orlando, Prospect Avenue - Change of Zoning from '~-1-10,030u (Single Family Residential) to '~-S" (Cornmartial Service) q-79 - Edwin Cox etal, Prospect Avenue - Change of Zoning from .(Single Family Residential) to '~-N" (Neighborhood Comznercial) It was decided that a combined hearing would be held on C-?B and C-79 since the properties are adjacent. Chairman ~orton declared the hearing on both applications open at a:09 P. M. · he Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been published and read a statement of reason filed by Edwin Cox. A1 Chasek, attorney representing the applicants: requested that these two applications (C-?~ and C-79) be continued until the next regular meeting so that 1) the applicants and their representatives could meet with the Brookview |Iomeowners Association and 2) the applications could be revised. LOUIS STOI4MEL, representing the Brookview Ilomeo~mers Association, stated 1) the Association had consistently opposed further commercial zoning in this area in recent years 2) the Association represents 294 homes 3) the Association had voted to oppose the t~ subject applications except for the 4.4 acres between the expressway and the City boundary on the east and ~) the Association had appointed three persons to work with the applicant's representatives to find another type of zonin5 for the balance of the p~o- perry that would be mutually satisfactory. ~n. DAVID ROSE, Sunnybrook Drive, stated that she felt the area was al- ready saturated with commercial development. FaS. NYBERG, San Jose, stated that she felt many residents of the area had signed the petition relative to changin~ school districts because of inade- quate information...that they did not realize the property might become commercial if it v~as not used for school purposes. ~hen Chairman Norton requested a show of hands, six people indicated. that they ~ould like to withdraw their names from the petition. ~ADE I{OVER, representing the Campbell ~igh School District, stated that they were proceedin~ with their plans to develop a high school plant on this property. JOEIN GRA~DE stated that he did not object to the proposed change of zoninG. HRS, ILAaLAN 5ID~,L~GI=Rs Habel Court, stated tha~ she was opposed to conneT- cial zoning on this property. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed C-78 and C-79 continued until the meetin~ on December 14, 1964 and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. I~ further suggested that the applicant's attorney make arrangements to meet with the Co~mittee prior to the meeting. II. C-80 - Clarence ~. Neale, Saratoga-Bunnyvale Road - Change of Zonin3 from '~-M-4,00o': elultiple Residential) to '~onditional C-C' (Condi- .~ional Comnunitv Co~nercial> Chairman Norton opened the hearing on C-80 at C:35 P. ~. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Ilearin~ had been published and read the appli- cant*s statement of reason. -3- Plannin~ Counnission Minutes - November 23~ 1964 - Continued II. II. 9~80 - Clarence W. Neale The applicant stated 1) he had been in business in Saratoga for many yeats and would like to be able to continue 2) the subject property is only 100 feet from the present location of his business 3) he proposed to build a new building that would be a credit to Saratoga and 4) the existing h~ne on the property would be used as an office and art gallery. There was no one in the audience who wished to connent with regard to this application. Chairman Norton directed C-80 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Counittee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:39 P. M. TEN 14II~u=E RECESS III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDINQ SITES A. SD- 516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from November 9~ 1964 Co~{esioner Crisp reco~zaended that SD-516 be continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964, in view of the discussion and action in connection with C-74. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SD- 529 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180 Lots - Continued from November 9, 1964 . . On the basis of the discussion and action relative to C-~6~ Coulnissioner Crisp reconxuended that SD-529 be continued until the meeting o~ December 14, 1964. Chairman Norton so directed. C, SDR-530 - B. Michael Anderson, Pike Road - Building Si~e Approval - 1 Lot - Con~inued from November 9~ 1964 .. The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Connissioner Crisp moved, seconded by C~aissioner McFa11, that the Buil- ding Site Connittee Report of November 23, 1964 relative to SDR-530 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit ~s;~ filed October 19, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Keportl motion carried unanimously. D, SD~-532 - J. J, Ports Verde Vista Lane - Building Site Approval - I Lot - ContinUed from November 9~ 1964 At the request of the applicant, Chairman Norton directed SDR-532 con- tinued until the meeting on December 14, 1964 after the applicant 1) ver- bally granted an extension of time for action on the tentative map and 2) stated that he would submit a written statement for the files granting the extension of time, -4- Pl~nni~ Commission Minutes - November 23r 1964 - Continued III. E. SDR-533 - F. & PI. Construction Company, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - I Lot - Continued from November 9, 1964 Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that SDR-533 be denied without prejudice since the Ilealth Department had disapproved the site for septic tank development; motion carried unanimously. F. SD- 478 - Claude T. Lindsay, Cox Avenue - Revised Map on Portion of Origi- .hal Subdivision Commissioner Crisp recommended that SD-478 be continued until the next regular meeting since the Director of Public Works had requested addi- tional time for further review of this nap and a proposal for revision of same. Chairman Norton so directed. G. SD- 527 - l.~axmar Investment Corporation, Walnut Avenue - Revised Tentative .. Commissioner Crisp advised that the revised tentative map for SD-527 had been submitted because of a minor variation in the boundaries of the property. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kel- lum, that the revised tentative map for SD-527 (Exhibit "A-2", filed November 13, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions established in connection with the original approved tentative map for SD-527; motion carried unanimously. IX. SDR.-.534 - Donald K. i~cCormaclc, Douglas Lane - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present to discuss the proposed conditions of approval with the Cu~lssion. lie advised 1) Condition II, E, would create a hardship since it would eliminate one lot in the over-all development of the property and 2) he did not feel that this dedication was necessary inasmuch as he had State water rights and had built a dam. After discussion Chairnmn Norton directed SDR-534 continued until the next regular meeting av~ requested that the applicant make arrangements to meet with the Subdivision Committee and Flood Control representatives to discuss this matter prior to that time. Chairman Norton extended a welcome to 14re. Owens of the Good Government Group and expressed the Commission's appreciation for her attendance. IV. DESICN REVIEW A. A-158 - Texaco, Inc., Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Prospect Avenue - Sign for Texaco Service Station Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the sign, as submitted, did not meet ordinance requirements relative to size and that there was insufficient information as to the intensity of illumination. The Secretary advised that the applicant had telephoned and 1) agreed to comply with the 40 square foot limitation on size 2) stated that the intensity of illumination would be 430 milliamperes and 3) requested that the Commission approve the application subject to compliance with same. Commissioner O'Rorke stated that he would prefer that A-158 be continued until the next regular meeting and that the applicant be requested to submit a revised plan. Chairman Norton so directed. -5- ~lannin~ Commission Minutes - November .23. 1964 - Continued IV, B, ~T159 - Borden llelton, Big Basin Way - Plans for Conversion of Residence ~o Co=~rciaZ Bpildin~ , Commissioner O'Ror!ce advised that before makir~ a recon~nendation the Design Review Counittee would like to meet with the applicant to discuss the design of the building and the off-street pa~ing, Mr. Melton was present and agreed to meet with the Committee prior to the next Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Norton directed A-159 continued until the meeting on December 14, 1964. V. CITY CODI~CIL REPORT Commissioner Kellum gave a brief report on action taMen by ~he City CounciZ at the meeting on November 18, 1964. VI. NE}! BUSINESS Post Office Request The Secretary advised that a communication had been received from the Post 1,~ster requesting that diagonal parking be allowed in front of the Post Office. In the discussion that followed, Commissioner Crisp advised that the Director of Public Works was opposed to permitting the diagonal parking because of the safety hazard involved. Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on Decem- ber 14, 1964 and referred same to the Staff for a report at that time. Vii. OLD BUSINESS A. Campbell lligh School District, Prospect Avenue - Proposed Future School Site - Continued from November 9, 19C~ In the discussion of this matter, the consensus of the Commission was that it was needless to take further action since the School District was apparently proceeding with plans to develop a high school plant on this site. On the basis of this, Chairman Norton directed this matter dropped from the agenda. Mr, Orlando and his attorney advised that they were meeting with the Cupertino School District relative to the petition and would continue to oppose the development of a high school on the subject property. B. SDK-531 - George ~acers, El Camino Grande - Request for Reconsideration of Conaitions - Continued from November 9, 1964 Conunissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to the applicant's request for reconsideration of conditions. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFa11, that the Subdivision Committee Report be adopted and transmitted ~o the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion car- ried unanimously. -6- Planning Commission Minutes - November 23w 1964 - Continued VII. C. ACTA Enterprises, Saratoga-Sunn~vale Road - Request for Additional Permit- ted Use in Com~ercial Service District to allow Assembling of Produo.is - Continued .from November 9~ 1964.. Commissioner Crisp advised l) the Subdivision Cormnittee had met with the applicant and the ox.mer of the LuRay Flurobing Building 2) in the o~.nler*s absence, his wife and the applicant had entered into the lease in good faith 3) the proposed use could not be permitted in the Commercial Ser- vice District since it was an industrial use and 4) it was the recommen- dation of the Committee that no action be taken at this time...that the applicant be advised that he would have to relocate his business...that no action be taken to close his business at its present location for a period of six months. The Commission concurred with the recormmendation of the Subdivision Com- mittee and Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary advise the appli- cant of the Cou=nissionss decision. VIII. C~UNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN 1. Ross. Dorsa L.e. tter Cou~issioner Crisp read e letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dorsa of Far- well Avenue ex~ressing their appreciation for the Commission~s efforts relative to the proposed Fruitvale Avenue~A!lendale Avenue location of the West Valley Junior College. The Commission requested that the Secretary answer the letter and extend the Ccmmissionss appreciation for their support. 2. SDR-..4.61 - Dolores Hickmanw Sobe? Road - ReQuest [or Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection with SDR-461, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-461; motion carried unanimously. 3. SDR-463 - Francis Minshall~ Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary read a communication from the applicant requesting an extension in connection with SDR-463. After discussion Connnissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-463, Francis Minshall; motion carried unanimously. Be ORAL l, SDR-451 - W~ade lievet Mr. lievet inquired about denial of his request for an extension in connection with SDR-451. Chairman Norton explained 1) the City Attorney had confirmed that tentative map approval had expired prior to the request for extension and 2) it was the policy of the Commission to deny a request for extension filed after expiration of the tentative map. After discussion it was agreed that Mr. lievet ~.~ould file a new appli- cation on the remaining lot. Planning Commission Minutes - November .~3, 1964 - Continued VIII. B. 2. Campbell Iligh School District - Future School Site Mr. Ilover observed that a change of zoning on the Cox and Orlando property on Prospect Avenue (as requested) would be reflected in the acquisition price of this property. Chairumn Norton explained that the Commission was aware of this but that the Cox and Orlando applications must be processed in the usual manner. ~. ADJOU~.NIMENT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. ~. Respectfully submitted, Stanley I,i. Walker, Secretary