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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-1964 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SU~4ARY OF CI~ OF SARATOGA PLA!~IlNG C01~ISSION · ~: ~nday, November 23~ 1964, 7:30 ~. ~. ~LACE: Saratoga High School, ~er~iman Avenue, Saratoga, California ~E: Regular Meetin~ ROUTINZ QROA~IZATION The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P. ~. by Chairman Norton. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kelitun, NcFa11, Norton, and O'Rorke. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and:Glenn. Commissioner McFall'moVed, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the reading of the minutes of November!9, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Co~nission; motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC ,HEARINGS ' The Chairman declared public hearihgs Open for the evening at 7:37 P. ~. A. C~74 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road -!Change of Zonin~ from '~-1-40,000'. (Single Family Residential) ito '~-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residenti~ Planned Community) -.C~n~inued f~om November 9, 1964 Commissioner 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 featutah of this map. He then read this report, ~hich had been prepared for transmittel to the applicant. Jim Cole~ applicant's engineer, a~ised that he would like to review this report ~ith}tr. Bonnet, then again!revise the tentative map. LIe 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 Commissioner Crisp'and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that the Chairman be authorized torsion the report prepared by the Subdi- vision Committee (relative to SD-5!6) and that same be transmitted to the applicant; motion carried unanimously. B. ~-75 - }largaret Carniel et al, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Carniel Avenue - Change of Zoning from '~-1-i2,500" (Single Family Residential) to '~-A' (Professional-Administrative) - Continued from November 9s 1964 : . . Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicants and they (the applicantS) had requested a continuance. IIe ther advised that it was the recommendation of the Conlnittee that this quest be granted. Bo T° GALEB, Seagull ~ay, stated that he felt this matter should be studied in conjunction with review of the ~eneral Plan. Chairman Norton directed C-75 continued until the meeting on December 14, 1964. P.!anniyg CommisS~on Minutes - November 23, 1964 - Continued II. C. ~-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single F~mily Residential) to '~-1-40,000 P-C': (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from Novem- ber 9, 1964 ll~e Secretary read a report prepared by the Subdivision Committee 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 ~ubject application. He then advised, however, that since the report was'written the following items had been submitted: 1) letter of extensioniin connection with action on the tenta- tive map 2) site development plans and 3) plans for development of trails. Chairman Norton, with concurrence 0f the Committee, directed that the sen- tences pertaining to thes~ three i~ems (as listed above) be deleted from the report. : Fir. Seagrave and his engineer, Mr.!Cole, stated that they had no comment 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-71 - Central Fire District, Cox:Avenue - Use Permit for Fire Station Continued from November .~,;1964 ...... _ Commissioner Crisp read the report~of the Staff and Subdivision Committee relative to this application, reco;~mending that same be granted. Mr. Luhring was present but stated. that he had no further connnent, There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this matter. ; Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded:by Commissioner OtRorke, that the hearing on UP-71 be closed; motion carriediunanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:03 P.M. : Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded~by Commissioner McPall, that UP-71, Cen- tral Fire District application for~Use Permit for Fire Station, be granted as recommended in the Staff and Subdivision Committee Report; motion car- ried unanimously, E. V-.251 - George A. Anthony, Camino Rico - Variance to allow Street-Side Setback of 15 feet in lieu;of the required 25 feet - Continued from November 9. 1964 . The 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) theVariance Committee had made an on-site inspection of the subject propertyl '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~bemade so 3) it was the recommendation of the Committee that this application be denied. It was moved by Commissioner 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 Ninutes- November ~3, 1964 -. ~ontinued II. E. ~-25~ - ~eor~e,.A. Anthon~ Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner 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-?~ - Mrs. Chincy Orlando, Prospect Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-1-10,000" (Single Family ~ Residential) to "C-S" (Commercial Service) G. C-79 - Edwin Cox etal, Prospect A~enue - Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (single. Family ~sidential) i tp T~-N" .(N~iahb~rhood Commercial) It was decided that a combined hearing would be held on C-78 and C-79 since the properties are adjacent. Chairman Morton declared the hearins on both applications open at 0:09 P. H, The Secretary advised that Noticeslof Hearing had been published and read a statement of reason filed by Edwin Cox. A1Chasek, attorney representing the applicants: requested that these two applications (C-78 and C-79) be continued until the next regular meeting so that 1) the applicants and their representsaires could meet with the Brookview Ilomeo%mers Association and 2) the applications could be revised. LOUIS STO~a~EL, representiRE the Br0okview llomeowners Association, stated 1) the Association had consistentl~ opposed further commercial zoning in this area in recent years 2) the Association represents 294 homes 3) the Association had voted to oppose the two subject applications except for the 4.4 acres between the expressway and the City boundary on the east and 4) the Association had appointed three persons to work with the applicant's representatives to find another t~e of zonins for the balance of the pro- perty that would be mutually satisfactory. :stated that she felt the area was al- l~S. DAVID ROSE, Sunnybrook Drive,~ ready saturated l.~ith commercial development. MRS. NYBERG, San Jose, stated thatishe felt many residents of the area had signed the petition relative to changinE school districts because of inade- quate information...that they did not realize the property might become commercial if it was not used for School purposes. When Chairman Morton requested a show of hands, six people indicated that they would like to withdraw their names from the petition. WADE I{OVEK, representing the Campbell High School District, stated that they were proceeding with their plans to develop a high school plant on this property. JOllN GRAMDE stated that he did not~ object to the proposed change of zoning. MRS. I{ARLAN 51DS~CIIR, Mabel Court, stated that she was opposed to commer- cial zoning on this property. After further discussion, Chairman'Norton directed 6-~8 and C-79 continued until the meetin~ on December 14, i964 and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. He further suggested that the applicant's attorney make arrangements to meet with the Committee prior to the meetiRE. : 11. C-80 - Clarence ~'3'. Neale, Saratoga~Sunnyvale Road - Change of Zoning from '~-M-4,000': e~ultiple Resid~ntial) to "Conditional C-C" (Condi- tional Community Commercial) Chairman Norton opened the hearinS~on C-80 at 8:35 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Ilearing had been published and read the appli- cant's statement of reason. -3- Planning Commission Minutes - November.23~1964 - Continued IIo H. p-80 - Clarence W. Neale The applicant stated 1) he had been in business in Saratoga for many years 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 home on the property would be used as an office and art gallery, There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application, : Chairman Norton directed 8-80 continued until the next regular meetin~ and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time, The Chairman declared public hearings TEHlilNUTE RECESS III. ~..L}BDIVISION~ A~) BUILDING SITES A. SD- 516 - Frank Bonnets Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from Hovember 9p 1964 i . Commissioner Crisp recommended 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 9t. 1964 On the basis of the discussion a~d action relative to C-76, CoEmissioner Crisp recommended that SD-529 be 'continued until the meeting on December 14, 1964. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-530 - B. Michael Anderson, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Con~igue~ fro~ November 9,.1964 The applicant was present and exp]ressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Cou=nissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Buil- ding Site Committee Report of November 23, 1964 relative to SDR-530 be adopted and that the tentative m~p (Exhibit '~';s filed October 19, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-532 - J. J. Pons Verde Vista ]Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 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 ~ranted an extension of time for action on the tentative map and 2) stated that he would submit a 2written statement for the files granting the extension of time. ; Plannin~ .Commissfon. Minute~ -'~OVember...23,...19~ Continued 11I, E. SDR;533 ~.F. & M. Construction C~mpany~ Sobey. Road ~ Building Site Approval - _i Lo~ ..~ c~n~inRe~ from:November 9~.!196.4 .. .... Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by CommisSioner Kel!um~ that SDR-533 be denied Without prejudice sinc~ the Health Department had disapproved the site for Septic ~ank development~ mOtion carried unanimously~ F. SD- 478 - Claude T.'=Lindsay, Cox~Avenue - Revised Map on Portion of Origi- na~ Subdivision COmmissioner. Crisp' recommended that SD-478 be .continued until the next regular meeting since the DirectOr of Public Works had requested addi- tiona~ time for further review of this map ~nd a proposal for revision Of same. Chairman Norton so directed. G. ~Dr .52? - Maxmar Investment CorpOration, Walnut Avenue - Revised Tentative Map ' ,, , ~ , i: ' '-' ........ COmmissioner Crisp advised ~hat ~he revised tentative map for SD-527 had been submitted because of a minor variation in the boundaries of the property. After discussion, Commissioner C~isp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kel- lum, that the revised tentative map for SD-527 (Exhibit '~-2", filed November 13, 1964) be.approved subject to the conditions established in connection with the original approved ten=alive map for SD-527; motion carried unanimously. II. SDR~534 - Donald R, McCormack, Douglas Lane - Buildin~ Site Approval 1 Lot The applicant was present ~o discuss the proposed conditions of approval with the Commission. 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 Chairman Norton!directed SDR-534 continued until the next regular meeting and 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 Mrs.~Owens of the Good Government Group and expressed the Commission's' appreciation fo* her attendance. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-158 - Texaco, Inc., Saratoga-S~nnyvale Road and Prospect Avenue - Sign ~or Texaco Service Station Commissioner O'Ro=ke advised that the sign, as submitted, did not meet ordinance requirements relative to size and that there was insufficien~ information as to the intensity ~f illumination. The Secretary advised that the applicant had telephoned and l) agreed to comply with the 40 square foot limitation on size 2) stated that the intensity of illumination would be 430 milllamp,tea and 3) requested that the Commission approve the ~pplication subject to compliance with , Commissioner O'Rorke stated that: he would prefer that A-158 be continued until the next regular meetin~ and that the applicant be requested to submit a revised plan. Chairman Norton so directed. ~anning Comm{sSion Minutes - November 23. 1994 - Continued 1V. B, A-1.59 - Borden Melton, Big BasiniWay - Plans for Conversion of Residence to Commercial Building Commissioner OIRorke advised tha~ before making a reconmendation the Design Review Committee would like to meet with the applicant to discuss the design of the building and the off-street pa~cing, 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.. COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Kellum gave a brief report on action taken by the City Council at the meeting on November 18, 1964,] VI. NM4 BUSINESS ~ost Offib~ RequeSt ~e Secretary advised that a communication had been received from the Post ~hster 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 t~e Staff for a report at that time. VII. OLD BUSINESS = A, Campbell t~igh School District, Prospect Avenue - Proposed Future School Site - Continued fromiNovemher 9, 1964 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 ~orton directed this matter dropped from the agenda. Mr~ Orlando and his attorney advised that they were meeting with the Cupertino School Distric~ relative to the petition and would continue to oppose the development of a high school on the subject property, B, SDR-531 - George Akers, E1Camino Grande - Request for Reconsideration of Conditions - Continued from November 9~ 1964 · Commissioner 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 McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion car- ried unanimously. -6- Planning. Commission Minutes - November 23,.=1964 - Continued VII. C. ACTA Enterprises, Saratoga-Sunny~iale Road - Request for Additional Permit- ted Use in Commercial Service District to allow Assembling of Products - Continued f~op November 9m 196~ Commissioner Crisp advised l) the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicant and the o~.mer of the EURay Plumbing Building 2) in the o~raer'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 x~ms 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 recommendation of the Subdivision Com- mittee and Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary advise the appli- cant of the Commission's decision. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN 1.. Ross Dorsa Letter Commissioner Crisp read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. RoSs Dorsa of Far- well Avenue expressing theirsappreciation 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 Commission's appreciation for their support. 2. SDR-461 - Dolores Ilickman, S0bey Road ~ Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an ~:tension 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 Commissione~ Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an extension ofione (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SDE-463, Francis Minshall; motion carried unanimously. 1. SDR-451 - W~de IIoXer Mr. IIover 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 e~pired 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. IIover would file a new appli- cation on the remaining lot.. Plan~ng Commission Minutes - November ~3, 19.§4 - Continued VIII. B. 2. tampbell IIigh School District - Future School Site Mr. Hover 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. Chairman Norton explained that the Commission was aware of this but that the Cox and Orlando applications must be processed in the usual manner. ~[. ADJOURNmeNT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P. M. ReSpectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary -8-