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Home My WebLink About04-12-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SlIMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, April 12, 1965, 7:30'P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order.by Chairman Norton at 7:30 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton, O'Rorke and Wright. Absent: None B. MINUTES Commissioner McFall moved, Seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the · reading of the minutes of March 22, 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:32 P.M. A. UP-74 - Dr. Robert Wade, Souza Lane - Use Permit to allow Convalescent Hospital adjacent to Westmoreland Convalescent Hospital - Continued from March 22, 1965 B. UP-75 - Mrs. Luceal Westmoreland, Souza Lane - Use Permit to allow expansion of Westmoreland Convalescent Hospital - Continued from March 22, 1965 The combined public hearing on UP-74 and UP-75 was resumed at 7:33 P.M. The Secretary advised that no further communications had been filed in connection with these applications. Both applicants were present, together with their representatives. Commissioner Kellum read the report of the Subdivision Committee per- taining to these matters, recommending that both UP-74 and UP-75 be approved subject to certain conditions. Carl Koch, Souza Lane and Quito Road, requested that a bond be posted with the City of Saratoga to guarantee protection of his property when the eucalyptus tree was removed. After discussion, the Subdivision Committee directed that its report of April 6, 1965 relative to UP-74 and UP-75 be amended as follows: Page 2. . .paragraph 4, c...second line...Omit"a". Page 3. . .paragraph 5~ f. . Add the following: "Insurance or bond for protection of property required." Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on UP-74 and UP-75 be closed; motion carried unanimcusly and the hearing was closed at 7:44 It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that the Subdivision Committee Report of April 6, 1965 relative to UP-74 and UP-75 be approved, as amended, and that UP-74 and UP-75 be granted subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - April 12. 1965 - Continued C. UP-77 - Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur, California Province, Norton Road Use Permit for Montessori Pre-School - Continued from March 22 1965 Donald French, architect, present to represent the applicant, stated that he had no further comment at this time. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee rela- tive to this matter, recommending approval. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on UP-77 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:50 P.Mo Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the report of the Subdivision Committee of April 12, 1965 relative to UP-77 be approved and that UP-77 be granted subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. D. UP-79 - Bryce Baker, Allendale Avenue - Use Permit for Nursery School - Continued from March 22. 1965 The Secretary advised that three (3) petitions had been filed by the applicant in support of his application. One petition ~ms signed by 43 residents of the immediate area, another by 92 residents of Saratoga,. and the third by 20 residents of the immediate area of his existing school (Hamilton Avenue). Both Mr. and Mrs. Baker were present and expressed willingness to answer questions relative to their proposed school. Commissioner Crisp advised that the Committee had been unable to complete its study so recommended that this matter be continued until the meeting on April 26, 1965. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, so directed. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 7:56 P.M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES' A. SDR-556 - Chet Akins, Saratoga Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from March 22. 1965 The applicant was not present. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of April 8, 1965 rela- tive to SDR-556, Chet Akins, 1 lot on Saratoga Avenue, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed ~rch 12, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said repcrt; motion carried unanimously. B. SDR-557 - Cdr. Lloyd N. Case Verde Vista Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Cdr. Case expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of April 12, 1965 relative to SDR-557, Cdr. Lloyd N. Case~ 1 lot on Verde Vista Lane, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed March 25, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth. in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-558 - Dr. R. G. Merkley, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots Ty Papalias, present to represent the the applicant, expressed satis- faction with the proposed conditions of approval, after being assured by the Corm~ission and the Planning Director that credit would be given for the bond posted by Mr. Zabelle in connection with this property. -2- Plannin~ CommiSsion,Minu~s.....- April 12~ 1965 - Continued IIi. C. SDR-558 - Dr. R. ~. Merkl~y.~. Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots Commissioher Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of April 12, 1965 relative to SDR-558, Dr. R. G. Merkley, 2 lots on Pike Road, be adopted and that the tenta- tive map (Exhibit "A", filed April 1, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-559 - J~rome J. Lohr~ Blauer Drive - Buildin~ Site Approval 1 Lot F~. Lohr expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Report of April 12, 1965 relative to SDR-559, Jerome J. Lohr, 1 lot on Blauer Drive, be adopted and that the tenta- tive map (Exhibit "A", filed April 1, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. SDR-560 - Stuart S. Smith. Hill Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was not present. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of April 12, 1965 relative to SDR-560, Stuart S. Smith, 1 lot on Hill Avenue, be adopted and that the tenta- tive map (Exhibit "A", filed April 2, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-171 - Immanuel Lutheran Church (American), Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Church Building Commissioner Cowley advised 1) the Committee had reviewed the plans for the proposed Church and' 2) the only question raised was with refer- ence to the proposed egress onto Saratoga Avenue. The Secretary explained that under the Use Permit for the subject Church, the Saratoga Avenue entrance was restricted to ingress only. Norman Milde was present to represent the Church and advised that he would inform the Building Committee. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that final design approval be granted A-171, Immanuel Lutheran Church, for the church building shown on Exhibits "B" and "C", with the condition that there be no egress from the entrance on Saratoga Avenue; motion carried unanimously. B. A-174 - Drs. Cooley and Polk, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical BuildinR - Medical Village The Secretary advised that he had been informed by the applicant that the parking plan for the subject medical building had not yet been completed but would be submitted prior to the meeting on April 26, 1965. On the basis of the foregoing, Commissioner Cowley recommended that A-174 be continued until the meeting on April 26, 1965. Chairman Norton so directed. C. A-175 - Saratoga Carpet, Saratoga-Sunnyva!e Road - Final Design Review Identification Sign Commissioner Cowley recommended that this matter (A-175) be continued until the next regular meeting since the existin~ signs on the subject property had not been removed as required in connection with approval of the Red~.7ood Empire sign. Chairman Norton so directed. -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - ADril 12. 1965 - Continued IV. Do A-176 - St. Androws Episcopal Church, Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Revie~.~ - Classrooms Commissioner Crisp requested that he be excused from participation in this matter because of his; affiliation with St. Androws Church. Chair- man Norton granted this request, at which time Commissioner Crisp joined the audience. The Secretary advised that there had been a misunderstanding. ..that the applicant had desired final approval instead of preliminary appro~,a! as indicated. Commissioner Cowley advised that the Design Review Committee was not prepared to make a recommendation in connection with final approval. After discussion, I,hrren Heid, architect, stated that preliminary approval would be satisfactory and requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for final approval at the next regular meeting. Commission Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that prelim- inary design approval be granted A-176, St. Androws Episcopal Church, for the additional classrooms sho~,m on Exhibit "A"; motion carried (with Commissioner Crisp abstaining). E. A-!77 - Claude T. Lindsay, Charlesto~m Drive - Final Design Review - Model Homes for Portion of Tract 3819. After discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that A-177, Claude T. Lindsay, be granted final design approval in accordance with Exhibits "A", "B", "B-l", "B-2", "B-3", and the color schedule approved under previous applications; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE V. CITY COB~CIL REPORT The Secretary gave a brief report on the City Council meeting of April 7, 1965 since Commissioner !~ight had been unable to attend. VI. NEI'I BUSINESS Fences alon~ Major Streets Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee felt that the requirement for fences along major streets was, in some instances unnec- essary. As an example, he referred to Allendale Avenue and Prospect Road west of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. He suggested that a study be made and that a list be submitted to the Commission, outlining the streets on which fences should be required and the ones on which fences appeared unnecessary. Follo~.~ing a general discussion, Chairman Norton requested that the "Fencing Committee" review this matter and submit a report to the Commission. Commissioner Crisp advised that the Committee had reviewed a preliminary map covering three (3) lots proposed to front on Prospect Road west of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and requested the Commission's opinion in this matter. The CoFmission concurred that there was no real need for fences in this particular case so there appeared to be no reason why the lots should not front on Prospect Road. VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. COMMIrNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN 1. SDR-419 - Warren L. Peticolas, Bohlman Road - Request for Extension The Secretary advised that an extension of ninety (90) days had been requested in connection with SDR-419. -4- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - April .~2, 1962 7..qo~nt.inued VIII. A. 1. S__D~,-419__ - Warren L. Peticol__a~. Bohlman. Road__- Request for Extension After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that an extension of ninety (90) days from the present date of expiration (April 8, 1965) be granted in connection with SDR-419; motion carried unanimously. 2. SD-478 - Cl~ude T. Lindsay. Cox Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary advised that an extension of one (1) year had been requested in connection with SD-478, Claude T. Lindsay. He explain- ed that while the tentative map covered the entire development, the subdivision ~ms being developed in units, so the request for exuen- sion covered only the remaining lots. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SD-478, Claude T. Lindsay; motion carried unanimously. 3. UP-63 - Faith Bible Chapel, Bi~ Basin Way - Request for Extension The Secretary advised that an extension of one (1) year had been requested in connection with UP-63, Faith Bible Chapel. George Latham, representing the Church, advised 1) plans were still indefinite 2) they would like to remain in their present location for another year and 3) they did not feel that the limi~- ation of fifty (50) people would present a problem. After discussion, Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, th t an extension of one (1) year from present date of expiration be granted in connection with UP-63, Faith Bible Chapel; motion carried unanimously. B. ORAL 1. Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Mrs. Ownes and Mr. Metcalf of the Good Government Group and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Owens at intermission. 2. Commissioner O'Rorke advised that he would be unable to attend the meetings on April 26th and May lOth since it was necessary for him to be away on business. 3. Commissioner Cowley advised that he would be unable to attend the Design Review Committee meeting on April 22nd and observed that since Commissioner O~Rorke would be away, Commissioner ~ight would be the only Committee member available. After discussion, Chairman Norton advised that if it was necessary to hold a Design Review Committee meeting, both he and Commissioner Crisp would be available to assist Commissioner l~ight. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, SMW/v/j CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, April 12, 1965, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGA~NI?ATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. UP-74 - Dr. Robert Wade. Souza Lane - Use Permit to allow Convalescent Hospital adjacent to Westmoreland Hospital - Continued from March 22, 1965 B. UP-75 - Mrs'. Luceal Westmoreland~ Souza. Lane - Use Permit to allow expansion of Westmoreland Hospital - Continued from March 22, 1965 C. UP-77 - Sisters 'of Notre Dame De Namur, California. PFovince~ ·Norton Road - Use Permit for Montessori Pre-School - Continued from March 2z, 1965 D. UP-79 - Bryce Bal.ce'.r, Allendale Avenue - Use Permit for Nursery School - Continued from March 22, 1965 III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-556 -Chet Akins, SaratoRa Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from March 22, 1965 B. SDR-557 - Cdr. Lloyd N. Case~ Verde Vista Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot C. SDR-558 - Dr. R. G. Merkcey, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots D. SDR-559 - Jerome J. Lohr, Blauer Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot E. SDR-560 - Stuart S. Smith~ Hill Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-171 - Immanuel Lutheran Church (American Synod). Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Approval - Church Building B. A-174 - Drs. Coole. y and Polk, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Building - Medical Village C. A-175 - Saratoga Carpcry South Highway 9 - Final Design Approval - Sign Permit D. A-176 - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Church and School E. A-177 - Claude T. Lindsey~ Chariestown Drive - Final Design Review - Model Homes for Portion of Tract 3819 -1- V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEg BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. COI~FONICATIONS A. I'aITTEN SDR-419 - Warren L. Peticol~s~. Bohlman Road - Request for Extension SDR-~?8 - Claude T. Lindsey, Cox AvenUe. - Request for Extension B, ORAL IX, ADJOURNMENT