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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SU~fft~RY OF I~INUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COI~IISSION T~E: Monday, December 14, 1964, 7:30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers TYPE: Regular Meeting 1. ROUTIE~E ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton at 7:30 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, ~cFall, Norton and O~Rorke. Absent: Counissioner ~lenn. B, MINIjTES Chairman Nortons with concurrence of the Co~nnission,.directed that the following statement be inserted as the last paragraph under III, C, on page 4: "There shali be no approval o~ development of building sites on Pike Road dntil the road improvements have been completed," Co~missio~er. Kellummoved, 8~onded by Co--niseion~r Co~ley~ that the re~d~ng of the minutes bf NoVember 23, 196~ be ~aived and that the minutes be a~p~oved ~s modified~ motlob carried unanimously. II, PUBLIC ~EARINGS Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:33 P. N. A, C-75 - l~argaret Carniel etal, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Change of Zoning from *~-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to ~-A" (Profes- ~ional-Administrative) - Continued from ~ovember 23v 196~ Mr. Finn, representing the applicants, requested that this matter be sub- mitted for study under the General Plan Review, Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the Subdivision Connnittee had prepared a report recommending that this application be denied and 2) he could see no reason to hold this nmtter for the General Plan Review since the appli- cants had the right to request review at that time even though action had been taken on the application, Mr. Finn then requested that C-75 be continued until the next regular meeting to allow adequate time for him to discuss this matter with the applicants. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Cormnisston, so directed. B. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company~ Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00" (Single Fmnily Residential) to '~-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Connnunity) - Continued from November 23~ 1964 The Secretary advised that a coEmuuication had been received from the appli- cant granting ~n extension of 60 days in connection with SD-529, the sub- division application filed in conjunction with the subject application for change of zoning. At the request of the Commission, he then read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to this matter. m1-- Planning Commission Hinutes - ~eCember !4, 1964- Continued II, B, C-7~ - Robert Ta?lor Construction Company Cou~nissioner Crisp advises that the applicant was in accord with the report except for the number of sites and had agreed to try to meet the standards suggested in this regard. Followir~ a discussion relative to a possible recreational hall, the Chair- mans with concurrence of the Con~ission, directed that the Subdivision Com- mittee Report he amend~ to require a recreational building. It was moved by Conmissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Subdivision Committee Report of December 10, 1964 relative to C-76, Robert Taylor Construction Company, be approved as a~aeuded; motion carried unanimously. At the request of the Co~tssion, the Secretary read the applicant's letter granting the 60 day extension in connection with SD-529o Chairman Norton then directed C-~6 continued until the next regular meeting, C. C-78 - Mrs. Chiucy Orlando, Prospect Avenue - Change of Zonin~ from '~-1-10,000' (Single Family Residential) to ~-S" (Connnercial Service) - Continued flpm November 23~ 1964 Do C-79 - Edwin Cox etal, Prospect Avenue - Chan~e of Zoning from '~-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~-N" (Neighborhood Co~nercinl} - ~ontim,~ from Nayember 23~ 1964 As the combined hearing on C-78 and C-79 ~as resumed, the Secretary, at the request of Chairman Norton, read the applicnnts' statement of reason for the requested zone chan~es. Mr. Chasek, representing the applicants, requested that the subject appli- cations be continued for a period of 60 days. After discussion Connissioner McFa11 moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kelhnns that the Connnission continue C-78 and C-79 until the first meeting in February (February 8s 1965) as requested with the recommendation that all the people involved in these applications be notified prior to that time tha~ these items will e4~ain be taken under consideration at that meetinS, Motion carried unan4mnusly and Chairman Norton so directed. Ro CrgO - Clarence ~. Neale, Saratoga-Sunny~ale Road - Change of Zonin~ from '~-M-&,O00' ~ultiple Residential) to 'Conditional C-C' (Conditional Com~unity Con~ercial) -.~an~tn~xed from November 23, 196& · he Secretary briefly reviewed this application for change of zoning. Mr, ~tllimn Higgins, Brookwood Lane, opposed the subject application on the basis that it was not in conformance with the General Plan. Sam Hernandez, Big Basin ~ay, stated that although he was not opposed to the subject request for chan~e of zonir~ he felt it would be unwise to ~ive consideration to any request for change of zonin~ prior to review of the General Plan. Comissioner Crisp, in answer to a question fromMr. Nigains, advised that it was the consensus of the Committee that this property would not lend itself wel~ to either single family or multiple residential development, Couunissioner Crisp then read the report of ~he Subdivision Committee rela- tive to this spplication. It was moved by Conmissioner Crisp and seconded b~ Commissioner OeRorke that the public hearin~ on C-80 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed a~ 8:34 P. M. plannin~ Comission Mtnq~es - p~eember 14, 1964 - Continped II. E. C-80 - C~renc~ lq. Neale Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Sub- division Committee Report of 10 December 1964 relative to C-80, Clarence W. Neale, (recommendinE approval) be approved and that the report be for- warded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Cowlay, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton, and O'Rorke. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Glenn. Motion carried unanimously. F. C-81 - Paul Masson, Inc., Saratoga Avenue - Change of Zoning from '~-1-10,000" (Sir~le Family Residential) to Conditional '~" (Con- ditional Industrial~ The hearin~ on C-81 was opened at 8:36 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of liedring had been published and there were no written connunl- cations on file. Messrs. Otto Meyer and Leo Berti, present to re, resent ~aul Masson, Inc., advised 1) the subject property is located immediately north of the existing Paul Messon development 2) they hope, in time, to acquire both the San Jose Water Works property and the Passantino property 3) aM aster Plan for the over-all Paul Masson development has been prepared as suE- gested 4) the past f~ve years have proven successful to the extent that they now need to expand to provide additional storage space for aging both bulk and bottle wine 5) plans for relocating the San Francisco Offices of Paul Masson, Inc. in Saratoga are now under discussion 6) theirs was a long range building plan to provide expanded facilities for the plant, a nice restaurant they felt was needed in conjunction with their develop- ment, a larger tasting room, art gallery and gift shop, and offices 7) they would like to build the office wing large enough to be compatible in size with the other buildings, especially since these offices would be utilized in time by Paul Masson, Inc., but would like to rent a portion of the office space for other related uses until such t{me as it was needed for their own use, ~en Comissioner Crisp explained that if this application was approved it would be necessary to restrict the offices to uses compatible with the over-all development, Mr. Meyer expressed concurrence with this limitation. Sam Hernandez expressed appreciation of the Paul Masson development in Saratoga and stated that he was confident that any future development would also be a credit to the City. He added that he would not like to see commercial stores in the future development, however, that would be in competition with the Village. He was assured by the Paul Masson repre- sentatives that this was not their intent. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed C-81, Paul Masson, Inc., continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964 and referred same to the Subdivision Comittee for study and a report at that time. G. C-82 - Bell-Scott Developers, Big Basin Way - Chan~e of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~{-1-40,000 P-D' (Single Fan~ly Res~.~ential Planned Development) The hearing on C-82 was opened at 8:52 P. M. ~he Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and there were no written communi- cations on file. He then briefly reviewed this application. M. Lo Splitstone, applicant's engineer, advised 1) the same number of lots were proposed un~]er the requested '~-D" zonin~ that could be obtained under the existing '~-1-40,000" zoning 2) larger lots were proposed for the perimeter of the property, placin~ the smaller lots in the interior of the subdivision and 3) the '~-D" zonin~ had been requested for the purpose of providin~ better home sites, a better development in general. Plannin~ C~.~,lesion Minutes - D~cember 147 1964 T Continued IX. C. C-82 - Bell-Scott Developers ~here was no one in the audience who wished to comnent ~ith regard to this application. Cu~issioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicant and his engineer and had reviewed several preliminary maps. He further advised that the matter was progressing nicely and the Committee would probably be prepared to maRe a reco~nendation at the next regular meeting. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-82 ~ontinued until the meeting on December 28, 1~64 and referred same to the Subdivision Co~mittee for further study and a report at that time. Th~ Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:59 P. M. TEN MINUTE RECESS II1. SUBD~VI~IONS AND BUILDING SITES A. ~D-529 - R6bert Taylor Con.strUction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180 Lo~s. t. Cont~h~e~.~ro~.Noyember 23, 1964 CommisSioner Crisp reco~nendea that SD-529 be continued until the next regular geering since ~ satis~actory tentative n!ap had not been submitted. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDR-532 - J. J. Pon, Verde Vista Lane - Butldin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from November 23~ 1~64 ~he Secretary advised that the applicant had agreed to accept the proposed conditions of approval and requested that the Commission take action in connection with this application. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Buil- ding Site Committee Report of 9 November 1964 relative to SDR-532, J. J. Port, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit ~", filed 28 October 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. C. SD- 478 - Claude T. Lindsay, Cox Avenue - Revised Tentative Map on Portion of Original.Subdivision ~ Continued from November 23~ 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised that a revised tentative map had been sub- mitted on a portion of the original subdivision because it vas found that an existing San Jose ~ater Works line ran through a number of the lots. Re explained that this portion of the subdivision had been re-designed to allow this line to run down the street. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the revised tentative map for SD-478 (Exhibit "X", filed 12 November 1964) be approved subject to the conditions established under the original approved tentative map; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-534 - Donald R. McCormack, Douglas Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from November 23~ 1964 ~he Secretary read a letter from the applicant requesting that this appli- cation be continued until the end of January or the first of February. Chairman Nortons with concurrence of the Comnission, directed SDR-534 continued until the meeting on February 8, 1964. Plannl~ Commission Minutes - D~cember 14, 1964 - Continued E. SDR-535 - Arthur W. Anderson, Sperry Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was not present. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of 10 December 1964 relative to SDR-535, Arthur W. Anderson, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 19 November 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. F. SD-536 - Bell-Scott DevelopersT BiR Basin Way - Subdivision - 51 Lots Commissioner Crisp explained that a revised tentative map ~ras being submitted by the applicant and recommended that SD-536, Bell Scott Developers, be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. G. SD-537 - Ray Jones, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 25 Lots Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had reviewed the tentative map for this subdivision and had found it satisfactory but that the conditions of approval had not yet been prepared. He further advised that the applicant had requested an informal expression of intent to approve the tentative map for this subdivision. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed that the minutes show 1) the Subdivision Committee informally reported that the tentative map for SD-537 appears to be satisfactory and 2) the Col~ission expressed the consensus that if the map was satisfactory with the Subdivision Committee, it would be satisfactory with the Commission. Chairman Norton then directed SD-537, Ray Jones, continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964. H. SDR-5~8 - John A. Minker, Austin Way - Buildtn~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Jim Ferguson, representfng the applicant, e~pressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. It ~ms moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Cormnlssioner Kellum that the But!ding Site Committee Report of 10 December 1964 relative to SDR-538, John A. Minker, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 4 December 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. I. BDR-533 - F. & M. Construction Company, Sobey Road-Building Site Approyal - 1 Lot - Revised Tentative M~p Commissioner Crisp explained 1) the Commission disapproved the tentative map for SDR-533 at the last regular meeting 2) since that time the appli- cant met with the representative from the County Health Department to try to find a solution to the septic tank but s Variance on lot width ~ould be required 4) at a meeting with the applicant (earlier today} the Build- ing Site Committee had encouraged him to again ~ontact the Health Depart- ment and try to re-design the lots so that a Variance would not be needed. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed BDR-533 continued until the next regular meeting. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-158 - Texaco, Inc., Saratoga-Bunnyvale Read - Design Revie~ - Sign for Texaco Service Station - Continued from November 23~ 1964 Commissioner Cowley recommended that this matter be continued until the meeting on December 20, 19~4 since the revised plans requested by the Commission had not been submitted. Chairman Norton so directed. -5- ~lannin~ Cor~nissfon Hinutes - December 1~ 1964 - Continued B. A-159 - Borden Melton, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Plans for Conversion o£ Residence to Commercial Buildin~ - Continued from ~ov~mber 23~ 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised 1) the Design Review Committee had met with the applicant and the parking requirements had been satisfied 2) the applicant should be cautioned, however, that a change in tenants (from office to retail use) could place his parking in jeopardy 3) the applicant had agreed to use vertical aluminum strips at the windows to help break up the overall appearance of the flat surface (on the front elevation) und 4) the applicant had neither agreed nor refused, however, to consider changing the roof line on the proposed building as suggested by the Committee. ~. ~ud Hrs. Helton were present and advised l) the vertical strips ~ould be used as agreed aud 2) they did not desire to chan~e the roof line on the building since it ~s not only the most couveuient approach to the roof line but archi~ctually satisf~ctor7 to them. Cou~nissioner Cooley moved, seconded by Co~nissioner O*Rorke, that final design approva~ be granted A-159, Borden Melton, for the bui~din~ as shown on Exhibit 'A" ~ith the recommendation that the applicant give further consideration to the architectural treatment of the roof line ou the front of the building; motiou carried unanimously. C. A-15~ - Paul Flanagau, Big Basin Way -.Final Design Review = Change of Use from Professional to C~mmercial ~he Secretary discussed with the Cou~nission the Staff Report submitted in counectiou with this application. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Con~nissioner O~orke, that Paul Flauagan, be granted final design approval for the change of use from Professional to Con~ercial as sho~m on Exhibit "AI' and as set forth in the Staff Report dated December 14, 1954; motion carried unanimously. A-151 - Santa Clara County Central Fire District, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review = Fire Station Commissioner Cowley explained l) plans for the proposed fire station had been reviewed vith the architect 2> the Committee coucurred with the architect's recommendation that the fence required under subdivision approval be abandoned in favor of a more aesthetic concept of landscaping and/or fencing 3) the architect stated that the architectural presentatiou was preliminary.. . a concept dra~ing. . that the final drawings ~ould be basically the same but that the details might be changed. After discussion Commissioner Cowle~ moved, secouded by Commissioner O*Ror~e, that A-16~, Santa Clara County Central Fire District, be granted preliminary design approval for the fire station as sho~n on Exhibits "A" and "B'; motion carried unanimously, ~. ~=16~ - R. ~. O'Neill, Village Lane = Preliminary Design Review = Medical Office - Lot 5~ Unit 2~ Nedical Village Commissiouer Cowley advised that the besi~u Review Committee had reviewed the subject plans ~ith the architect and found them basically satisfactory. Commissioner Cooley moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that A-152, R. J. O~Neill, be granted preliminary design approval for the medical o£fice as sho~n on Exhibits "A" and "B"~ motion carried unanimously. P. A-16~ - ~ed~ood Empire, Sarato~a-Sunnyvale Road = Design Review - ~deuti- fication Sign ~he Secretary advised l) the a~lic~nt had explained that the entire 200 feet of frontage on Sarato~a-Sunn~vale Road %.~ould be covered by the proposed sign 2) on this basis, it would be conceivable that the size of the proposed sign ~oul~ be satisfactory and 3> it ~as his suggestiou -6- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - December 14, 1964 - Continued F. A-163 - Redwood Empire, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Design Review - Identi- fication Sign that this matter be continued and a meeting arranged with the applicant because of the various signs now in existence on this property. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed A-163, Redwood Empire, continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964. G. A-164 - Helen K. Rayburn, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Ccnnnereial Buildin~ Ccmmlssioner Cowley advised 1) the applicant had obtained parking space from the Plumed Horse Restaurant 2) the aprking space at the Plumed Horse was being increased so they could legally lease more spatee 3) in view of this the applicant would have more buildable area and 4) the parking lease would cover a period of five (5) years. The Secretary explained 1) Mrs. Anderson of the Plumed Horse had sub- mitted a formal agreement to increase the number of parking spaces at the restaurant 2) a minimum improvement could be provided at this time and credit could be received in connection with the parking district and 3) even if the parking district failed, the people in this area were interested in providing better parking arrangements. After further discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Com- missione~ O'Rorke, that A-164, Helen K. Rayburn, be granted preliminary design approval of the corenercial building in accordance with Exhibit "A" and the letter on file relative to parking; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mesdames O~n and Parker of the Good Government Group, and Mr. Butera of the Chamber of Commerce. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Norton gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on December 2, 1964 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VI. ~EW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS ~rato~a Post Office - Request that Diagonal Parking be permitted along Saratoga Avenue - Continued from November 23~ 1964 The Secretary reviewed with the Commission the Staff Report submitted in connection with this matter. In the discussion that followed, the possi- bility of cutting the sidewalk back and/or realignlag Saratoga Avenue was considered. The Secretary explained that these ideas had not been explored. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed this matter continued until the meeting on December 28, 1964. ~III. ~O!~4L~NICATIONS Ao WRITTEN SDR-460 - Richard O. Bywatert Sobey Road - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requestins a six (6) month extension in connection with SDR-460. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co,Taaissioner Kellum, that an exzension of six (6) months from the present date of expiration be aranted in connection with SDR-460, Richard O. Bywater; motion carried unanimously. -7- Plannin~ Co.u~,ission Minutes - December 14, 1964 - Continued B. ORAL Parking Requirements for General Office Use Commissioner O'Rorke advised that at times the parking requirements established by Ordinance NS-3 for general office use appeared inadequat% and the Design Review Committee had discussed the merit of a possible revision. After discussion Chairman Norton requested that the Design Review Committee and the Staff check into this matter and prepare a report for consideration by the Commission. IX. AD3OURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting ad]ourned at 10:24 P. M. and, on behalf of the Commission, sent Season's GreetinEs to Commissioner Glenn with best wishes for a speedy recovery. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary SP~4/v/j