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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIMi: Monday, April 26, 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 and Wright. Absent: Commissioner O'Rorke. B. MINUTES Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the -reading of the minutes of April 12, 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submit'ted 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-79 - Bryce Baker, Allendal'e Avenue - Use Permit for Nursery School - Continued from April .12~ 1965 The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that no further communications had been filed. The applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. Commissioner McFall read the !report of the Subdivision Cormmittee rela- tive to this matter, recommending that UP-79 be denied. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Com- missioner McFall, that the public hearing on UP-79 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:37 P. M. It was moved by Commissioner Kellum and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that the Subdivision Committee Report of April 26, 1965 relative to UP-79, Bryce Baker, be adopted and that the application be denied on the basis of the report; motion carried unanimously. II. B. V-255 - Joseph B. Krajeska, Pierce Road - Variance in connection with Front Yard Setback Requirement The public hearing on V-255 w~s opened at 7:39 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communications on file. He then read the applicant's state- ment of reason for the subject request. The applicant was present to discuss this matter further with the Commission. There was no one else in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application. After a brief discussion Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed V-255 continued until the meeting on May 10, 1965 and referred same to the~Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. C. V-256 - Alex Menicucci, Westview Drive - Variance in connection with Side Yard Setback Requirement on Street Side The public hearing on V-256 w~s opened at 7:48 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communications on file. He then briefly reviewed this appli- cation. The applicant=was present to discuss this matter further with the Commission. There was no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this application. Chairman Norton, after a brief discussion, directed V-256 continued until the meeting on May 10, 1965 and referred same to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 7:51 P.M. In the absence of Co.~Eaissioner O'Rorke, Chairman Norton requested that Commissioner Wright serve as Chairman of the Variance Committee and that Commissioner McFall serve as the .third member of the Committee. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-561 - Frederick Buechner,l Bella Vista - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was not present:. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Reporit of April 26, 1965 relative to SDR-561, Frederick Buechner, 1 lot on Bella Vista, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed April 7, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth ih said report; motion carried unanimously. III. B. SDR-563 - Joe N. Neville, Pierce Road - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots Commissioner Crisp advised that the applicant was in the process of revising the tentative map. for SDR-563, so suggested that this matter be continued until the%next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-556 - ~het Akins~ Saratoga Avenue - Request for Reconsideration Commissioner Crisp explained 1) the tentative map for SDR-556 had been approved on April 12, 1965 subject to certain conditions and 2) after a meeting with the property owner, it was the recommenda- tion of the Committee that the conditions be modified to read as shown on the Building Site Committee Report of April 26, 1965 rela- tive to SDR-556. After discussion the Building'Site Committee directed that Condi- tion II, E, of its report of April 26, 1965 relative to SDR-556 be modified to read as follows: i II. E. Bond and inspection ~ee to be determined by City Engineer on basis of approved improvement plans, including provision for adequate drainage. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the Building SiteZCommittee Report of April 26, 1965 relative to SDR-556 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed March 12, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. D. SD-527 - Maxmar Investment Corporation, Walnut Avenue - Revised Ten- tative Map ' Commissioner Crisp advised that the revised tentative map submitted by Maxmar Investment Corporation reflected 1) relocation of the recreation area and 2) dedication to the Flood Control District. After discussion CommissioneriCrisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the revised tentative map for SD-527 (Exhibit "A-3", filed April 26, 1965) be appr0ved subject to the conditions estab- lished under previous approva! of this application; motion carried unanimously. -3- IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-174 - Drs. Cooley and Polk, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Building - Medical Village - Continued from April 12, 1965 Commissioner Wright advised that the applicants had submitted a new parking plan which met all requirements of the ordinance. It was moved by Cormnissioner Wright and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that final design approyal be granted A-174, Drs. Cooley and Polk, for a medical building as shown on Exhibits "A" and revised parking plan "B"; motion carried unanimously. B. A-175 - Saratoga Carpet, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification S~n -'Continued from April 12~ 1965 . Commissioner Cowley advised that the property owner still had not com- plied with the ConEnission's request that all of the old signs be removed from the subject property. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed A-175 continued until the next regular meeting. C. A-176 - St. Andrews EpiscopalZChurch, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Additional Classrooms Commissioner Wright advised 1) the Committee had met with the archi- tect and 2) the plans revealed that the additional classrooms would be identical to those previously approved by the Commission. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that final design approval be granted A-176, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, as shown on Exhibits ~'A" and ~'B"; motion carried with Commissioner Crisp abstaining. D. A-178 - Joseph Long, Saratoga~Avenue - Final Design Review - Identifi- cation Sign Commissioner Wright advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans' for the subject sign and thatl it met all requirements of the ordinance. The Secretary presented a colored rendering of the proposed sign. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that final design approval be granted A-~78, Joseph Long, on the basis of Exhibits "A", "B" and '~C'~; motion carried unanimously. -4~ IV. E. A-161 - Central Fire District'., Cox Avenue - Fir~ql Design Review - Fire Station , Comanissioner Wright advised i) the Committee had reviewed the final plans 2) substantial changes' had been made since preliminary plans were submitted and 3) the Con~nittee felt that the new design was superior to the previous proposal. 1]~e Secretary presented a color rendering of the proposed building. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that final design approval be granted A-161, Central Fire District, on the basis of Exhibits "A-1'~ ~'B" and "C"- motion carried unanimously. FIVE MINUTE RECESS V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on April 21, 1965, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VI. NEW BUSINESS C-62 - Warren D. Porter, Fifth Street - City Councf! Request for Review and Recommendation ' Commissioner Crisp explained that: the City Council had requested a recom- mendation relative to the conditional zoning on the Warren Porter property on Fifth Street. The Secretary read a Staff Report'. recommending that both the time limit and use restrictions placed on this zoning be eliminated as requested. After discussion Cormnissioner McF~ll moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that the Staff Report of .April 26, 1965 relative to C-62, Warren Porter, be approved and forwarded, to the City Council as the recommenda- tion of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS ' A. Policy Statement relative to Design Standards for Subdivision Homes Commissioner Wright read a report. from the Design Rev'iew Committee rela- tive to design standards for subdivision homes. Following a discussion of this proposed policy statement, it was decided that this matter should be continued until the next regular meeting to give the Home Builders Association ample time to submit its comments. Chairman Norton then directed thi.~ matter continued until the meeting on May 10, 1965. -5- VII. B.. Policy for Fencing and Plantihg along Major Thoroughfares A report from the Fencing Committee outlining a recommended policy for fencing and planting along major thoroughfares was reviewed by the Cotminis s ion. After discussion this recommended policy was modified as follows: Paragraph A Add "required:~ at the end' of 1, 4, 5(b), 6 and 7. Paragraph B , Add "where specifically approved by the Planning Commission~'' after "stain permitted'~ ~ithin the parenthesis in the first line of 2. Insert "in an easement~ a~fter I'be'~ in the ninth line of 3. Chairman Norton then directed. this matter continued until the next regular meeting to allow time' for a final draft of this proposed policy statement to be prepared. VIII. CO~4UNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN Bo ORAL 1. A-155 - United P~esbyterian Church~ Saratoga Avenue The Secretary advised that the United Presbyterian Church had requested that they be allowed to move some of the buildings from the former Church property on Cox Avenue onto the new Church property on Saratoga Avenue. After a brief review of this request, Chairman Norton directed that this m~tter be continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Design Review Committee for study and a report at that time. , 2. The Chairman extended a welcome to Mrs. Parker of the Good Govern- ment Group and to Councilman Tyler, and expressed appreciation for the coffee served' by Mrs.iParker at recess. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:11 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary v -6- CITY OF 'SAPS. TOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ~GENDA TIME: .Monday, April 26, 1965, 7:30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. .ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A~ 'ROLL C~L B. MINU~S II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ~-79 - ~KVce Baker. Allendale Avenue - Use Pem~it for Nursery School - Continued from April 12, 1965 B. V~-255 - Joseph B~ Kra]eska. Pierce Road - Variance in connection with Front Yard Setback ReqUirement C. V-256 - Alex Menicl~~_tXiew Drive - Variance in connection with Side Yard Setback Requirement on Street Side I!I. SUBDIVISIONS A~ BUILDING SI~S A. SDR-561 - Fr~dJ.Fick Buechner~ Bella V, ista- Building Site Approval - 1 Lot B. SDR-563 -.Joe N. Neville~ Pierce Road - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-174 - Drs. Cooley an~ Polk. SaratoJ!~ven~ - Final Design Review - Medical Building - t4edical Village - Continued from April 12, 1965 B. A-!75 - Sarat~a~arDet, Sarato~.~va,~e Ro..~ - Final Design Review- Identification Sign - Continued from April 12, 1965 C. A~176 - St. Andrews EpiscgDal 'Church. Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review- Additional Classrooms D. ~- ~seph ~on~, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Identifica- tion Sign E. A-161 - Central Fire DistrSq~, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Fire Station V. CI~ COUNCIL REPO~.T VI. NM~ BUSINESS C-62 - Warren ,D. Po~ter~ Fifth Street - City Council Request for Review and Recommendation VII. OLD BUSII, ZSS Design Review - Policy Statement relative to Design Standards for Subdivision Home s VIII. COI,R~IUNICATiONS A. ~.ITTEN SDR-556 - ~het Akins~ Saratoza Aven~e - RequeSt for Reconsideration B. ORAL ~[. ~JOUR~!4ENT