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Home My WebLink About01-11-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMNISSION TIIiE: Monday, January. lls 1965, 7:30 'P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. 'ROUTiNE ORGANIZATION"' .. Chairman Norton called the meeting tO order at ?:34 P. M. A. -ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton, and O'Rorke. Absent: Commissioner Glenn. B. MINUTES : · Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of December 28, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be a~proved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. u. XNcs Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening ~t 7:36 P. M. ~. C-74 - Fran~ Bgnn~t, Pierce Road,,- Change of Zoning from "Ril-40,OC0"' .... (Single Family Residential) to "R-I-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned CommunitY).'i.,COntinued from DeCember '28, 1964 The Secretary read a letter from..~the applicant r~questing that C'~4 and SD-516 (subdiViSion. app~a~oh filed in ~onjunction with,~he application for ~ha~ge of-~oning) be withdrawn and that the filing fees, or a portion thereof, be returned if possible. The Co~ission observed that th~ applicant would have to contact the'City Council about any possible refund of filing' fees. After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the public hearin~ on C-74 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:39 P.M. Commissioner' Crisp moved,. seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the request for withdrawal of C-74 and SD-516 be approved; motion carried unanimously. B. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company~ l~.ospect Roa~ - Change of ZoninS from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential to "R-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised that no further exhibits had been filed by the'applicant in connection with this application or SD-529, sub- division application filed in conjunction with C-76. On the basis of this information, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on January 25, 1965. C. C-81 - Paul Masson, Inc., 'Saratoga Avenue - ChanSe of Zoning from "R-I-10~b00" ('Singie Family Residential) to "Conditional M" (Conditional Industrial)'- Continued from December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised 1) the applicant's representatives had met with the Subdivision Committee and the Plannin~ Committee of the Council and 2) it had been decided that this matter should be continued to allow further time for the study and report. ~lannin~ Commission Minutes - january 11~. D65 - Continued C. C-81 - Paul l~cson Inc.~ Saratoga Avenue Cor~nissioner Crisp advised that the Committee hoped to have its report 'and recommendation prepared prior to the next regular meeting. " , .... On 'the basisof the foregoing, Chairman.Norton directed C-81 continued until the meeting on January 25, 1965. D. C-82 - Bel~-Scott Developers~"'Bi~ 'Basin ~ay - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00' (Single Family Residential) to (Single Family Residential Planned Development) - Continued from December 28, 196~ Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, deferred discussion of this matter until later in the evening (when the subdivision application filed in conjunction ~th C-82~vas up for discussion). E. V-252 - Anatol Romanof¶ FoOthill.Lane ~ Variance in Connection with Site gidth and Area - Continued from December 2a, 1964 The Secretary read a statement from the City Attorney relative to this application, indicating that the Plannina Commission had a basis on which to grant the subject Variance. The applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. Commissioner Kellum 1) advised that the Variance Committee had made an on-site inspection of this property and 2) read a report from the Variance Committee recommendinS approval of V-252, which report was modified to require an irrevocable offer of dedication for five (5) feet along ~he entire frontage of the property. After discussion it was .moved by Commissioner Crisp and ~ecouded by Commissioner .K~llum that' the public'hearing on V-252 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:50 Po Mo Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner OsRorke, that V-252, Anatol Romanof, be approved subject. to the condition out- lined iu the modified report of the Variance Committee relative to V-252; motion carried unanimously. F. UP-72 -'.Lutbaran Church, Fruitvale Avenue - Use Permit for Church The hearing on UP-72 was opened at 7:51P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communications on file. He then read the statement of reason filed by the applicant. A representative from the Church was present'but stated that he had no further comment at this time. There was no one else present who wished to speak with regard to this application. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting, referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study aud'a report at that time, and requested that the applicantss representatives arrange to meet with the Sub- division'Committee on Nonday, January 18, 1965, to discuss the application further. G. V-2~) - John B. Moohey, Ted Avenue - Variance to allow 3' Side Yard in lieu of the required 8~2Side Yard and one covered Parking Space in lieu of the required'two covered Parking Spaces The hearing on V-253 was opened at 7:59 P. H. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were' no written communications on file. He then briefly reviewed this application. -2-' Planniv_,_g Commission Minutes - January 1~a_3965 - Continued IX, G, V-253 - John B, Mooneyt.Ted Avenue The applicant x~as present and explained 1)'it had become necessary to;enlarge his home so the garage had been converted 2)' he" had encountered difficulty in trying to place a two-car carport on the buck of the lot in a manner that ~ould allow him to save the 30 foot Monterey Pine in his rear yard 3) while he felt very strongly about saving the tree, neither did he wish to give up his pool and patio area on the other side of the yard 4) since this subdivision was developed prior to incorporation, many homes. in the area did not meet the present ordinance require- ments. . .of the 41 homes built at the same time as his, 15 have converted the garages and only three (3) have built new garages or carports 5) at least one (1) similar variance had been' granted in the area (Mr. Mercer) and 6) he did not feel ~hat the subject request, if granted, would be injurious to the public in any respect. Gordon Smi'th of Ted Avenue spoke in support. of this application and observed that Mr. Moohey would encounter difficulty if he tried to move his portable poOl"to allow space for the second carport because of the slope'of the lot and the fact that the pool had been "dug in".' After discussion Chairman Norton directed V~253 continued until the next regular meeting and' referred sam~ to the Variance Committee for study and. a report. Chairman Norton d~c'lared public hearings closed for the. evening at 8:08 P.M. with the ekc~pti0n 6f C-82 ~hich would be discussed later in the evening in connection with ~D~36. Cha.~ma~ Norton DbServ~d ~hat three (3).newspapers'had credited the CommisSion wi~ ~aving ~s~ the iSdati0n o[.a high school o~ Prospec~ Avenue~ To clarify th~s si~atib& h~ explained that ~hile the CommissiOn had di~cussed the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed site and had advised the School District accord- ingly, the Commission had neither supported nor opposed this location· III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-516 - Frank Bonnet~ Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from December 28, 1964 See discussion and action in connection with C-74. B. SD-529 - Robert Taylor Construction Com~any, Prospect Road - Subdivision- 180 Lots - Continued from December 28, 1964 In the absence of revised exhibits for SD-529, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on January 25, II. D. C-8~ - Bell Scott Developers, Bi~ Basin Way - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,000":(Single Family Residential Planned Development) - Continued from December 28, 1964 The continued hearing on C-82 was resumed at 8:14 P. M. After discussion it was.moved by Commissioner O'Rorke and second- ed by Commissioner McFall that the public hearing on C-82 be closed. Motion was vacated by unanimous consent. Commissioner Crisp read.the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to 8-82. After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O'R0rke'that the hearing on C-82 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:25 P'. M.'=. -3' Planning Commission Minutes - January 11~ .1965 --Continued II. D~ c-pg.- Bell Scott DeveloperS, Big Basin Wa~ Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by'Commissioner O'Rorke, that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to C-82 be adopted and that', subject to approval of the tentative map for SD-536 (subdivision proposed for this properey), the Commission recommend to the City Council that C-82 b~ approved in accordance with said Subdivision Committee Report. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton and O'Rorke. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Glenn. Motion carried unanimously. III. C. SD-536-Bell Scott Developers, Bi~ Basin Way - Subdivision - 51 Lots - Continued from December 28, 1964 M. L. Splitstone, engineer for the applicants, expressed satisfaction with the. proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved,' seconded ..by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision COmmittee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SD-536 be adopted ,and that ~he tentative map (Exhibit "A-3", filed January 5, i965) be approved subject to'.l) the conditions set forth in the Subdivision Committee Report.and 2) City Council approval of C-82, application for change of zoning ou the subject. p~operty;'motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-533 - F .... &.H; Coustr~ct~on Company,. Sobey Raod - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Revised Tentative Map - Continued from December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised that no word had been received from the applicant.as to whether a solution to the septic .tank problem had been worked odt, After ai,cuss 0n Co iSsio e risp moved, seco de by Commissioner Kellum, that SDR.533, F. & N. Construction Compady~ be denied without prejudice; motion carried unan~imously. E. SDR-539 - William G. Clark~ Horseshoe Drive -'Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from DeCember 28, 1964 The Secretary advised that the applicant had requested that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, so directed. F. SDR-540 - Dr. Thomas Ciannett.?, Farwell Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by. Commissioner McFall,'that the Building Site Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SDR-540, Dr. Thomas Ciannetto, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed December 30, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously.' G. SDR-541 - Thomas L. Wallacew Saratoga Avenue - Building Site Approval - 4 Lots Mr. Wallace was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner HcFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SDR-541, Thomas L, Wallace, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed December 31, 1965) be approved. subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. Planning Co~{ssion Minutes - January 11, 1965 - Continued III. H. SD-542 - Harvey H. Green, Verde Vista Lane - Subdivision - 12 Lots The applicant expressed satisfaction with the proposed · conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision Committee:Report.of January 11, 1965 relative to SD-542 be'adopted and that:the tentative m~p (Exhibit "A", filed December 31, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Subdivision'Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE ' Chairman Norton welcomed Mrs. Owens and Messrs. Smith and Robbins of the Good Government Group and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Owens at intermission. He also ackno~ledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mrs. Walker, wife of the Planning 'Director. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A.. A-158 - Texaco~. Inc.~ Sarato~a-Sunnyvale Road-- Design Review - Sign for Texaco Service'Station - Continued from December 28, 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised l) revised plans had not been received at the time.of the Design Review Committee meeting on Jahuary 7, 1965 and 2) unless the revised'plans had been received since that time it was the recommendation of the Committee that this application be denied without prejudice. The .Secretary advised that no further exhibits had been received. Commissioner Cowley mOVed, seconded by CommissiOner OtRorke, that'A-158 be denied without prejudice since revised plans had not been filed; motion carried unanimously. S. A-156 -.Sa atS a United . hUrch, Herr+ n. n e Final Design Review - Church Building Commissioner Cowley advised that the Design Review Committee had reviewed the additional p~ans submitted by the' applicant and had found them quite satisfactory. ~he Secretary explained'that olive trees were proposed as a sound buffer between the church building and the highway. Reese Willjams was present to represent the Church but stated that he he had no further comment. Commissioner Cowley moved,'seconded by Conunissioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted A-156, Saratoga United Presbyterian-Church, in accordance with Exhibits "A-I", "B-I" and "C"; motion carried unanimously. C. A-165 - Dr. ~rcus K. Bitter, Cox Avenue ·-'Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lo~ 2, Unit I, Medical Village Commissioner Cowley explained that the Committee had decided to regard these plans a~ preliminary since there was a discrepancy between the elevations and the site plan that would require a revision. He further suggested that the Secretary l) advise· the applicant that the entrance from Cox Avenue·was undesirable and suggest that it be eliminated. After discussion Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary write the applicant and request that he meet with the Planning Director and Director of Public WOr~s to 1) explore the possi-. b'ility of installing.a foot path along the Cox Avenue frontage and 2) discuss the.elimination of the Cox Avenue entrance. ~he Chairman further'requested that the Secretary contact Dr. Abrahams relative to=the possibility of eliminating by mutual consent, his walk-way to Cox Avenue. Plannin~ Commission ~inutes - January lit 1965 - Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW C. A-165 ' ~r~ Mar'~us K. Bitter~ Cox Avenue .. It was the .consensus of the. Commission'that'no actionwas .. necessary until final ~lans had been filed~ V, CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner O'Rorke Save a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on January 6, 1965, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Planning Commission. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-53~ - .A~...t~ur W. Anderscn. sperry Lane - R@quest for Reconsideration The Secretary read a letter from Arthur Wi Anderson requesting reconsideration of Conditions "B", "C", and "E" established' under'approval of the tentative map for SDR-535. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study and a report at that time. B, FLOOD .CON~QL DISTRICT CommiSsioner Crisp explained 1) at a recent meeting of the Subdivision Committee, Planning C0mm~t~ee and Flood Control District representatives, it.was the coBsensus that an easement, in lieu of the present fee title dedicatiom~.~eu!d be satisfactory in connection with acre and half-acre lots~ :but t.h~ fee.title dedication was necessary in.the case of smaller lot~ 2) Such ~ Change would require a~ amendment to the Ordinance and 3) {t=was agreed at the meeting that the ~lo0d CO~trol DiStrict w~uld instigate a poliCy of speCifyins buildin lines bn fdture. maps for . ~ope~ty i~ low-lyins areas br, in som~ ~a~es~ perhaps permit builders to ~alse foundations to avoid damage by flooding. After discussion it was the consensus of the Commission that 1) an easement in the acre and half-acre zonina districts would be acceptable and 2) specification of building lines on maps for property in low-lying areas or, in some cases, raised foundations to avoid flood damage, would be agreeable. Chairman Norton then directed that 1) the Plannin~ Director request that the City Attorney draft an amendment to Ordinance NS-3 covefinE the proposed change from fee title dedication to an easement in connec- tion with acre and half-acre lots and 2) the PlanninE Director draft a resolution supForting the Flood Control District's proposed policy relative to showins building lines on future maps or perhaps allowing raised foundations in some cases. C. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Commissioner Crisp observed that it appeared desirable to include build- ing sites in the policy statement relative to underground utilities where practicable. The Commission concurred. Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary revise the policy statement relative to underground utilities to include building sites and submit same to the Commission as soon as possible. VII. OLD BUSINESS Saratoga Post Office At the request of the Secretary, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the.next regular m. eeting. Plannin~ Commissio~.jMinutes - January 11~ 1965 - Continued VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN B, ORAL The Commission expressed best wishes for a happy birthday to both Mr. Walker, PlanninE Director, and his secretary, Mrs. VoEes. ' 1X. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meetinE adjourned at 10:12 P,M, Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Wal/.~r, Secretary / :.. SM~/v ~ j -7- CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGEI~..A TIME: Monday, January 25, 1965, 7;30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California ~YPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A, ROLL CALL B, MINUTES C, ELECTION OF OFFICERS D, COMMIITEE APPOIN~4ENTS II, PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company~ Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single. Family Residential to '1-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from January' 11,. 1965 B, q-8~ - Paul Masson~ I~c..s. SaratoNg Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-i-IO,000" (Single Family Residential) to Conditional '~" (Conditional InduStrial) - Continued from January 11, 1965 C, UP-72 - Lutheran Churchs~issouri. Synod}~ .FruitV~le Avenue - Use Permit for ChUrCh - Continued'from January 11, 1965 D, V~a3 - John ~.i.Mn.'Oney~..Ted Avenue:- Variance to allow 3' Side Yard in lieu of required 8' Side Yard and one covered Parking Space in lieu of required two covered Parking Spaces - Continued from January 11, 1965 E, UP-65 - Saratoga Lutheran Church ~American)~....Sarato~a Avenue - Use Permit for Church F, V-254 - ThornL. Mayes~ Sullivan Way - Variance to allow 7' Side Yard in lieu of required 12' Side .Yard III, SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A, SD- 529 - Robert Taylor Construction Comp.any~ Prospect Road - Subdivision 180 Lots - Continued from January 11, 1965 B, SDR-539 - William G. Clark. Horseshoe Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from January 11, 1965 C. SDR-453 - Bernard~Borow, Via Re~ina - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV, DESIGN REVIEW A, A-165 - Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 2, Unit I, Medical Village B. A-166 - Richfield Oil Co~pany~ Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Reconstruction of Service.Station C, A-16~ - Dr. Richard Wall.~e, SaratOga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 9, Unit I, Medical Village D. A-168 - Brown& Kauffmann, Inc.. Miller Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Tracts 3145 and 314.6 - Phase I, 29 Lots -1- Plannin~ Commission A~enda ~ JaguarX .25~ 1965. -.. Continued IV, E, A-162 -. Dr._ R__ob~ert_Q'N~i~.l, Vi]=l..a. ge Lane - Final Design Review - Medical Office BUilding - Lot 5, unit I, Medical Village V, CITY COt~qCIL REPORT VI, NEW BUSINESS VII, OLD BUSINESS A, Saratoga Post Office - Request for !Diagonal Parking along Saratoga Avenue - Continued from January 11, 1965 B. SDR-535'- Dr. Arthur Anderson~ Sperry Lane - Request for Reconsideration - Continued from January 11, 1965 C.. Floodi Control Distri._c.t - Resolution supporting New Policy D, Underground 1Jtilities ~ Revised Statement of Policy VIII, CO~ICATIONS A, WRITTEN SD-465 - C. L. Longson, Canyon View Drive - RequeSt for Extension B, ORAL' I][, ADJO]3RNMENT