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Home My WebLink About12-13-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SU~K~Y OF MINUI~S CII~/OF SARAI~)GA PLANNING CO~ISSlON T~ ~onday~ 13 December 1965~ ~30'P. ~. PLACE~ City Couuc~ Chambers, Fruitvale A~enue ~E: Regular Meeting I. RO~INE ORG~IZATION ~e meeting was called to order by Chai~n .Norton at 7:30 P. M. A. ROLL C~L Present: Co~issioners Cowle~, Crisp, Johnson, Kellum, McFall and Norton. Absent: Comissioner 0 'Korke. B. MI~S Co~issioner Cowley moved, seconded by Comissioner Johnson, that the readi~ of the minutes of :22 November 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as distributed to the Co~ission; motion carried unanimously. II. P~LIC ~INGS Chaimn Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:31 P.M. A. C-87 - M.V.S.Co~any, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residen- tial Pla~ed Co~unity) - Continued from 22 November 1965 Since nothing further had been added to the file and there was no one p~esent who wished to cogent ':further, the hearing on C-87 was not re-opened at this t~e. Chaiman Norton directed s~e continued until the next regular meeting. B. C-92 - Col~bus-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from'R-l-15,000" and "R-I-40,000" (Sidle Family Residential) to '~-1-20,000" (Single Family Residential~ - Continued from 22 Nov~ber 1965 ~e continued public hearing on C-92 was rested at 7:32 P. M. ~e Secretary advised that nothing further had been added to the file. Mr. Frank ~ggi, applicant's ~epresentative, requested that this ter be continued until the ne~t regular meeting. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued II. B. Q-92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan Association Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee had pre- pared a report in connection ~ith C-92 but had no objection to hol- ding the report and having th~ matter continued. Aft&r a. brief discussion, Chairman Norton (7:33 P. M.), with concur- rence of the Commission, directed C-92 continued until the meeting on 27 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 22 November 1965 The continued hearing on C-93.was re-opened at 7:34 P. M. The Se- cretary advised that a communication had been received ·from the ap- plicant, requesting that his application be amended to request "R-M-4,000 P-C" zoning. The Commission granted this request. In answer to a question from Mr. sam Hernandez, the Chairman ex- plained that the application had been. amended since 1) the appli- cant had abandoned plans to i~clude a motel in the proposed develop- ment and 2) the motel had been the reason for the original request for '~-M-3,000 P-C" zoning. Mr. Jessup presented new plan~ which (he advised) were the outgrowth of further study and discussions with·the Subdivision Committee. He then reviewed these plans (which were similar in most respects to those previously submitted) with the Commission. During the discussion that followed, the Commission explained 1) even though this development Was being proposed under a long-range program, it would be necessary (because of the request for Planned Community zoning) to submit complete plans for the entire develop- ment at this time and 2) with Planning Commission approval, it would be possible to make minor modifications at a later date. The Commission warned Mr. Jessup, however, of the risk in submitting· plans in which he expected to imake major changes when he was ready to build. When Mr. Jessup explained tha~ the architectural fees that would be incurred in submitting complete plans for the entire development would be prohibitive at this Time, the Commission advised 1) it would be necessary for the Commission to have a reasonably accurate General Plan for the entire a~ea before action could be taken on the application and 2) the Ordinance was clear on this point. -2- PlanniRM Comission Minutes --.13 December 1965 --Continued II.; C.. C-93--John B..Jessup. At 8:21P. M., Chairman Norton directed C-93, John B. Jessup, con- tinued until the meeting on 27 December 1965. D. Ordinance NS-3.11 - Proposed A~endment to Ordinance NS-3 - Clarify- ing certain definitions, Adding the definition of '~eeping", Clarifying sections relating to the.keeping.of horses in residential districts, and Adding sections relating to horses for riding lessons -!Continued from 22 November 1965 Since 1) the proposed meeting between the Citizens Committee and the Subdivision Committee had previously been deferred until after the 15th of December 2) there was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter and 3) nothing further had been added to the file, the public hearing 0n Ordinance NS-3.11 was not re-opened at this time. Chairman Norton directed same continued until the next regular meeting. ' E. Ordinance NS-3m Section 3.5 -[Proposed Amendment relative to Corridor iLots The public hearing on the proposed amendment to Section 3.5 of 0rdi- nance NS-3 was opened at 8:22'P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and there were no communications on file. 'He then briefly reviewed this proposed amendment which would prohibit corridor lots on cul-de-sac streets. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the public he '~g be closed motion carried unanimously at1 ; and the Chairman declared the !hearing closed at 8:24 P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved, sec6nded by Commissioner Cowley, that the proposed amendment to Section'3.5 of Ordinance NS-3, which would pro- hibit corridor lots on cul-de~sac streets, be approved by the Commis- sion and forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that be enacted; motion carried unanimously. F. Commercial Service Zone - Proposed Change in Existing Usesland~LAdd.itions Thereto The informal hearing on this matter was opened at 8:25 P. M. The Secre- tary advised that a Notice of :Hearing had been published and there were no communications on file. H~. then briefly reviewed this proposed change in existing uses in th~ C-S zone. -3~ ~lannin~ Con~nission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued II. F. Counnercial Service Zone There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to · . this matter. After discussion and further review of the Subdivision Con~nittee Report submitted previously in connection with this matter, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:29 Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Commission approve the Subdivision Committee Report of 8 November 1965 relative to the proposed change in existing uses in the Commercial Ser- vice Zone and transmit same to the City Council for its acquiesence or objection; motion carried unanimously. G. UP-93 - George W. Day, Via Monte Drive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales OffiCe The public hearing on UP-93 was opened at 8:30 P.M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been mailed and there were no com- munications on file. ; Mr. Ed Kolstad was present to:represent the applicant but stated that he had no comment at this time. The Chairman read a Staff RepOrt recommending that the subject Use Per- mit be granted. Commissioner Crisp moved, secqnded by Commissioner Cowley, that the public h~aring on UP-93 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:32 P.!M. Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Staff Report of 13 December 1965 relative to UP-93 be approved and that the Use Permit be granted for~a'cperiod of one year in accordance with said report; motion carried u.nanimously. H. UP-94 - Dr. Cross~ quito Hoad~- Request for Use Permit for Horse The public hearing on UP-94 was opened at 8:34 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no writ- ten communications on file. He then briefly reviewed this application. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this matter. ~ -4- Plannir~ Commission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued II. H. UP-94 - Dr. Cross Commissioner Crisp advised 1)I the Subdivision Committee had visited the site and reviewed the subj;ect plans 2) the Committee had found conditions satisfactory and ~) in view of.the foregoing and the ab- sence of opposition to this application, it was the recommendation of the Committee that the subjiect Use Permit be granted, subject to compliance with Ordinance NS-3. Commissioner Kellummoved,'seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on UP-94 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:36 P. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that UP-94, application for Use Permit fo~ a horse, be granted subject to compli- ance with Ordinance NS-3; motion carried unanimously. I. V-265 - John Lyngso, Saratoga2Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirement The public hearing on V-265 w~s opened at 8:37 P. M. The Secretary 1) advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed aD~ 2) read a communi- cation signed by the Secretar~ of Calson Properties, Inc. opposing the granting of this Variance. Warren Held, architect, was p~esent to discuss this matter with the Commission on behalf of the ap'.plicant. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:48 P. M.) referred V-265 to the Variance Committee for study and directed same continued until the meeting on 27 December 1965. J. V-266 - Paul Masson, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Variance in connec- tion with Front Yard Setback Requirement The public hearing on V-266 was opened at 8:51P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearihg had been mailed and read 1) appli- cant's statement of reason and 2) communication filed by L. G. Wolf of Montrose Avenue opposing the granting of this Variance.. Mr. Tom Leong, applicant's representative, was present to discuss this matter with the Commission. Mr. Harold Feltman of Montros~ Avenue discussed the proposed Variance with the Commission and expressed fear that trucks would use the drive off McFarland Avenue. : At 9:03 P. M., Chairman Norton referred V-266, Paul Masson, to the Variance Committee for study and directed same continued until the next regular meeting. -5- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued I1. Public hearings were closed for the evening at 9:04 P. M. RECESS AND RECONVENE Ill. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western Hills Investment Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 22 November 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised 1i site development plans had not yet been submitted in connection with SD-592 and 2) it was the recommendation of the Committee that this matter be continued until the meetin~ on 27 December 1965. Chairman Norton so directed. : B. SD-607 - Douglas Hiness Pierce Road - Subdivision ~ 5 Lots - Continued from 22 November 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the applicant had requested that this application be continued until the next regular meeting and 2) it was the recommendation of the Committee that this request be granted. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-608 - Donald Kinkel~ E1 quito Way - Buildin~ Site ApRr~yal - 2 Lots Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the Committee was undecided about the requirement for underground utilities in connection with this property 2) an opinion had been requested from P.G.&E. and 3) it was the recom- mendation of the Committee that this matter be continued until the opinion had been received. In view of the foregoing, Cha..irman Norton directed SDR-608 continued until the next regular meeting. D. SDR-609 - John Lyngso, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot : Commissioner Crisp advised that V-265 had been filed in conjunction with this applications and since nO action had been taken in connection with the Variance, it was the recommendation of the Committee that SDR-609 be continued until the meeting on 27 December 1965. Chairman Norton so directed. -6- Planning Connission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW ; A. A-202 - Seers Candies, ProspeCt Avenue - Final Design Review - Identi- fication Signs Commissioner Cowley advised tllat the Committee had found both the large identification sign and;the two smaller signs (to be placed on the building) quite satisfactory. It was moved by Commissioner ~owley and seconded by Commissioner John- son that final design approva~ be granted in connection with A-202, See's Candies, on the basis of Exhibit '~" of that file; motion carried unanimously. B. A-203 - Coldwell Banker, Scul!y Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivi- sion Homes - Tract No~ 3146 Commissioner Cowley advised i) the Design Review Committee had met with the developer 2) the Committee.had made suggestions which the developer had agreed to give further study and 3) it was the recom- mendation of the Committee that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SS-43 - Saratoga Manor, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign After discussions Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that final design approval be granted SS-43, Saratoga Manor · - Subdivision identification sign, for a period of one year, with the usual provision that the approval could be renewed at that time if the subdivision had not been compl..eted; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT ConFnissioner McFall suggested that perhaps a report on the last City Council meeting was unnecessary since the:minutes had already been distributed the Commission. The Comnission concurred with this suggestion. Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Mrs. Owens and Mr. Fierce of the Good Government Group and to Mrs. Oftenberg!of the League of Women Voters. He also expressed appreciation for the coffee ~erved by Mrs. Owens at recess. Plannin~ Commission Hinutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance re Dual Access - Recommendation to City Council relative to Amendment of Subdivi- sion Ordinance in con- nection with Dual Access The Secretary read a proposed amendment to Subdivision Ordinance NS-5 re- lating to ~ual access. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Commission recommend to the City Council that the proposed amend- ment be enacted and that the Secretary be directed to transmit this recom- mendation to the Council prior to:the meeting on 15 December 1965; motion carried unanimously. VIII. COMHUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-463 - Francis Minshali, Saratoga Avenue Continued from 22 November 1965 Commissioner Crisp moved, iseconded by Commissioner McFall, that an extension of one year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-463, Francis Minshall; motion carried unanimously. 2. SDR-461 - Dolores Hickman,i Sobey Road - Request for Extension - Con- tinued from 22 November 1965 Commissioner Crisp moved,'~seconded by Commissioner McFa11, that an extension of one year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-461, Dolores Hickman, and that the Commission request that the Secretary recommend to the applicant that he give serious consideration to ~nstalling underground utilitiesl motion carried unanimously. : 3. SDR-532 - J. J. Port, Vfl. rde Vista Lane - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension of one year in connection with SDR-532. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an extension of one year from the present date of expira- tion be granted in connection with SDR-532; motion carried unanimously. Plannir~ Commission Minutes - 13 December 1965 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL The Con~nission requested 1) that the lights in the parking lot be turned on for the meetings 2) that the heat in the Council Chambers be turned on ~pproximately two hours prior to the meetings and 3) that the Secretary check the Status of the table ordered for the Council Chambers. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~~, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission V -9- CI'iY OF SARATOGA PI,A~!NI~G COl.~fISSIO~ A',';ENDA TIME: Monday, 13 December 1965, 7:30 P.M~ F]'ACE: City Council Chambers, Frui[~vale Avet~ue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. RO!YrI~E ORGANIZATION ROLL CAlff, B. M!I~!TE$ II. P!]B!,iC IIF~RINGB A. C-87 - M~,V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-M,..4,000 F-C" (Multiple Residential 31anD~j~un].ty) - Continued from 22 November 1965 B. C-92 -- Columbus.-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-15,000" and "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-I-20,000" (Single Family Residen- ~ - Continued from 22 Noveruber 1965. C. C-J! - John B. Jessup, Big Basin Way - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-M-4,000-X" (Multipie Residential) to "R-M-3,000 F-C" (Multiple Residential Planned C0~unit~') - Continued from 22 November 1965 D. Ordinance NS-3.11 - Proposed .Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 - Clarifying certain definitions, Adding the definition of "KEEP!NG"~ Clarifying sections telsting to the keeping of horses in residential districts, nnd Adding sections relatlng to horses for riding lessons - Continued from 22 Novera-. bet 1965. E. O;~'d~.'Ja_p.~e N~j~pctien 3.~ - Proposed amendment th,3t icould add a clause to Section 3.5 pertaining to corridf~r lots. F. [FJposed modification in C-S .Zone - Proposed change is existing permitted uses in C-S (Con~ercial Service ) Zonifll District and additions thereto G. UP-93 George W. Day, Via Monte Drive - Request for Use Permit for Home Sales Office H. DT-94 - D~.jross, Quito Road - ne~ues't for Use Permit for Horse I. V--265 John Lyngso, South Highway #9 - Request for Variance in connectic, n Rear-Yard Setback Requiresout J. V-266 - Paul Masson, Saratoga Avenue, Request for Variance in connection with Front-Yard Setback Requirement III. SUBD1YIS!ONS AI.ID BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western Hills Investment Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 22 ~]ovember !~)65 B. SD-607 - Douglas Hines, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 5 Lots - Continued from 22 November 1965 C. SDR-608 - Eil~..~9.!_g_.~.SjSEk,Jl.~.xr[jo way L_~~3_~j!e..~proval 2 Lots D. SDR-609 - g~.hJ_Lj_p~s~o~.JS~t,~b_~Hlp;.lj/,~f.y # 9 - Bu.f!dinZ Site Approve! - 1 Lot -1- ~laDnip~. Commissi~.~n. A.~enda - 17 December 1.965 IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-202 - See's Candies, Prospect Avenue - Final Besign Review - Identification Sign B. A-203 - Coldwell Banker, Scully Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Ilcmes -' Tract 3146 C. 8S-43 - Saratoga Manor, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification SiRn. V. Ci."IY.. COUI,YClL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS : ~anendment to SubdiVision Ordinance re Dual Access - Recommendation to the City Council on amend- ment of Subdivision Ordinance regarding Dual Access. VIII, CO~IIFNICATIONS A. WRITTEN ' SDR-463 - Francis Minshall,l Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension - Continued from 22 November 1965. SDR-461 - Dolores Hickman. Sobey Road - Request for Extension B. ORAL IX. ADJO~IRr_~NT