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Home My WebLink About11-22-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINlrl'ES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, 22 November 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 7:31 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Johnson, Kellum, McFall, Norton and O'Rorke. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of 8 November 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:33 P. M. A. '~-8Z - M.V.S.Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from '~" (Agricultural) to '~-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential · Planned Community) - Continued from 8 November 1965 The continued hearing on C-87 was resumed at 7:34 P. M. The Secretary read a petition opposing the proposed change of zoning with signatures of 26 residents of the Saratoga Woods area. Commissioner Crisp advised tha't the applicant was in the process of. making a further study in connection with this application. · There was no one·present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton (at 7:36 P.M.) directed C-87, M.V.S.Company, continued until the next regular meeting. ,. : FlanninM Commission Minutes - 22 November 1965 II. B.~ C-92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell'Road - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-15,000" and "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-i-20,000" (Single Family Residential)'- Continued from 8 November 1965 The public hearing on C-92 was re-opened at 7:37 P. M. The Secretary advised that nothing further had been filed in connection with this .... application. .... James L. Messinger, applicantrs architect, called the Commission's attention to;two maps, one a planning study showing development under the existing zoning and the other a planning study showing development under the proposed zoning. He then presented a map showing the slope of the subject property. Mr. Messinger commented 1) the'density (25 lots) was the same under both'proposals 2) the proposal under the re- quested zoning was more desirable from the standpoint of topography and transition, as well as from the standpoint of having a uniform zoning for the entire subdivision 3) a preliminary cost estimate in- dicated that it would not be economically feasible to develop the exis- ting "R-l-15,000" zone under '~-1-20,000" zoning and the balance of the property under the existing "R-i-40,000" zoning and 4) on the basis of recognized concepts, the proposal under the requested zoning was better planning. Dr. A. Ottenberg of Foothill Lane suggested that the transition from '~-1-20,000" to "R-I-40,000" should be made within the boundaries of the subject property if the.applicant felt that such a transition was desirable. After further discussion, Chairman Norton (at 7:57 P. M.) directed C-92 continued until the meeting on 13 December 1965. C. C-93 - John B. Jessup, Big Basin Way - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-M-4,000-X" (Multiple Residential) to '~-M-3,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential Planned Community).- Continued from 8 No- vember 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicant 2) tentative plans had not yet been submitted and 3) Mr. Jessup was now conferring with the State Highway Department with regard to this proposed development. Since there was nothing new in the file and no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter, Chairman Norton' 1) announced that the public hearing would not be re-opened at this time and 2) directed C-93 continued until the next regular meeting. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 November 1965 II. D. Ordinance NS-3.11 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 - Clarifying certain definitions, Adding the definition of 'TEEPING", Clarifying sections relating to the keeping of horses in residential districts, and Adding sections relating to horses for riding les- sons - Continued from 8 November 1965 The Secretary advised that Mr. Teerlink had requested that the meeting between the Citizens Committee and the Subdivision Committee be defer~ red until after 15 December 1965, since he would be in court until that time. Since there was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter and no further communications in the file, the public hearing on Ordinance NS-3.11 was not re-opened at this time. Chairman Norton directed same continued until the meeting on 27 December 1965 to allow adequate time for the joint meeting of the Subdivision Com- mittee and the Citizens Committee. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:02 P. M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western Hills Investment Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 8 November 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) site developmen~ plan~"W~re being pre- pared 2) an extension of time for action on the tentative map had been submitted and 3) it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Committee that SD-592.be continued until the"'next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDR-606 - John Bowep~ Canyon View Drive - BuildinM Si.~e Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and, after discussion, expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Repor~ of 22 November 1965 relative to SDR-606, John Bowen, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 8 November 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 November 1965 III. C. SD-607 - pouKlas Hines{ Pierce Road - Subdivision - 5 Lots Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the applicant had requested that this application be continued until the meeting on 13 December 1965 and 2) it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Committee that this request be granted. Chairman Norton so directed. D. SD-527 - Maxmr Investment Company, Walnut Avenue - Subdivision - 35 Lots Chairman Norton briefly reviewed this application (which had been approved previously) and called attention to the revised Subdivision Committee Report relative same. Commissioner Crisp explained that the revised report differed from the original report in two respects, i.e., 1) the requirement for a 30-foot improvement on the main access street through the subdivision had been found impractical because of the terrain so a 26-foot im- provement was now being recommended and 2) a condition prohibiting parking on this main access street had been added. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the revised Subdivision Committee Report of 22 November 1965 relative to SD-527, Maxmar Investment Company, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '.~-1", filed 13 October 1964) be re- approved in accordance with the final development plan (Exhibit '~",. filed 13 October 1964) subject to the conditions set forth in said. report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW ' V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Kellumgave a report on discussion and action at the City Council meeting on 17 November 1965, calling special attention to items of particular interest to the Commission. After a discussion relative to the Council's review of the General Plan, the Chairman suggested that the Commission include in the next' report on the General Plan Review a general statement pertaining to Planned Community Zoning.. Chairman Norton then thanked Commissioner Kellum for a comprehensive and interesting re- port on the Council meeting. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 November 1965 VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS The Secretary called attention to ·a list of suggested revisions for the Off-Street Parking Schedule which had been prepared for consideration by the Design Review Committee. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Cowley suggested 1) that this matter be referred to the Design Review Committee for study 2) that the Planning Director be requested to.·make a study and submit a report to the Committee and 3) that the Committee then make a report to the Plan- ning Commission. Chairman Norton so directed. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS ~' A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-463 - Francis Minshall, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary 1) read a letter from Mr. Minshall requesting 'an extension in connection with SDR-463 2) advised that a one-year extension had been granted previously and 3) suggested that this matter be continued until 'the next regular meeting and referred to the Bui'lding Site Committee for study and a report. Chairman Norton so directed. 2. SDR-461 - Dolores Hickman, Sobey Road - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter 'requesting an extension in connection with SDR-461, and advised that a one-year extension had been granted previously. Commissioner Crisp suggested that this matter be continued' until the meeting on 13 December· 1965 and referred to the Building Site Committee for study and a report at that time. Chairman Norton so directed. Bo ORAL Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Stark and Mr. Robbins of the Good Government Group, Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters (present earlier),. and Mrs. Tuckwiler of the Los--Gatos Times- -5- PlanninE Cormnission Minutes - 22 November 1965 VIII. B. Observer, and 'complimented Mrs. Tuckwiler on her competent coverage of the Saratoga Planning Commission. meetings. IX. ADJOURNMENT. Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~r, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission V