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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-1967 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, 14 August 1967, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I.. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present:Conmtssioners Crisp, Johnson, Kasn'er, McFall, Norton, O'Rorke, and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson mo~ed, s onded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the minutes of the~~1967 meeting be waived and that they be .! approved as distributed to the Commission subject to the following changes: page 4. . .paragraph 1. . .line 2. . .change "he" to "Mr. Rigley" · . page 4.. .paragraph 4.. .line 2.. .add "for his apartment development." .. page 10. . .paragraph 4. ~ .line 3 .... change "parking" to "selling"; motion carried unanimously. C. COMMITTEE CHANGES Chairman Norton, at the request of Commissioner Kasner, designated that Commissioner Kasner be relieved of his-duties as Chairman of the Variance Committee and then appointed Commissioner Crisp to this position. He then directed that Commissioner McFall be relieved from his duties on the Variance Committee since he (Commissioner'McFall) is already serving in the time consuming position of Chairman of the Subdivision Committee. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REED'S CARPETS -'Russell R. Reed, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal Hearing - Request to Add Floor Coverings and Draperies to the List of Uses Permitted Under the "C-S" (Commercial Service) ZoninS District - Continued from 24 July 1967 The Chairman opened discussion for'this informal hearing. by inquiring if anyone wished to comment. No one in the audience offered remarks and the applicant had no representative present. · The Secretary read the Staff Report suggesting three (3) alternate courses of action open to the Planning Commission to resolve this matter. He then advised that in the opinion of the City Attorney this use could be considered a Permitted Use incidental to one of the uses :(Househoid';Repairs) mentioned in the list of Permitted Uses in the C-S Zone. Planning Commission Minutes 14 AuSust 1967 - Continued II. Ai REED'S CARPETS - Continued Chairman Norton stated that since the permitted uses are specifically mentioned in the list the possibility of incidental uses is eliminated. Commissioner Crisp stated that it was the opinion of the Subdivision Committee that this use was in direct Violation of the Zoning Ordinance. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from the Chairman, explained the procedure for obtaining a business license: 1) Applicant submits a signed application. 2) Subject application is referred to the Planning Director to determine whether or not it is a permitted use in the said zone. 3) The Building Inspector then examines the building to make certain it meets the requirements of the Building Code. The Secretary further explained that he had authorized the i~suance of the business license for Reed's Carpets since he believed it wasa service type use related to Commercial Service. Chairman Norton suggested that members of the City Staff not assume the responsibility of adding uses to the list of Permitted Uses without authorization from the Planning Commission. In answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton the Secretary stated that this business has been in operation about nine (9) or ten (10) months. Commissioner Crisp advised that several citizens had approached him with regard to enforcing the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate this use. The Secretary stated that if alternate two (2) or. three (3) of the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 were adopted it would permit'Reed's Carpets to continue operating. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp', that alternate (1) of the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 be adopted and that the request to add Floor Covering and Draperies to the list of Permitted Uses under the C-S Zone be denied; motion carried with the following vote: AYES: NOES: CRISP KASNER JOHNSON NORTON .MCFALL .O'RORKE. SMITH Commissioner Johnson mentioned that some consideration should be given to · adding this use to the list of Permitted Uses and then inquired what amount of ·time would be allowed the applicant to terminate this use. After discussion, it was agreed that this should be determined by consulting with the City Attorney. ~i ............................... ' .... j_, '.i .... '. ~.Z ....... /:._:,i ....... '._. '~ L .................... ~ The Secretary stated that there may be a clause in the Business License ; Co cover situations such as this. ,L. Planning Commission Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued II. A. REED'S CARPETS - Continued Commissioner Smith stated that the list of Permitted Uses in the Zoning Ordinance is very confusing and contradictory. Chairman Norton directed that in the future no Business License be issued if the subject use is not specifical.ly mentioned in the list of Permitted Uses. B. C-104 - Roy Kosich, Saratoga Avenue and Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000". (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercia.1) and from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi'Family Residential) - Continued from 10 July 1967 Commissioner Crisp 1) advised that this matter had been referred to the General Plan Committee and 2) recommended that C-104 be continued to the next reguler meeting at which time the General Plan Committee will submit a report. The applicant,-Mr..Kosich, agreed to have the matter continued and then inquired how many members of the General Plan. Committee were present when this application was discussed. · ' Chairman Norton explained that he was present along with Co--~a~issioner Crisp when this matter was discussed at a luncheon artended by: 1) Mayor Glennon " 2) 'Lawrence Livingston, Planning Consultant 3) Kenneth Hartman, City Councilman 4) Dean Huard, Chairman of the Citizen's Committee and 5) . Members of the Staff After discussion, Chairman Norton directed this maeter contin.ued to the next regular meeting. C. V-302 - Itsuo Uenaka, Via Madronas Court - Request for Variance in Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements The public hearing on V-302 was opened at 8:03 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this file and stated that the Notices of Hearing had been mailed. Mr. Ed Myers, architect representing the applicant, explained that Mr~ ·2.'. Uenaka desired to construct a cabana, but since the pool and patio (constructed · ·several years ago) included some of the area required for a dressing room in thecabana area it is necessary to request the subject Variance. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:08 P.M.) closed the hearing for the evening and directed that V-302 be continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Committee for study and a report. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged an appoint- ment with the applicant for'9:00 A.M., 19 August 1967 for an on-site inspec- tion of the property. D. V-303 - Dick L. Chappell, Howen Drive - Request for Variance in Connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirements Mr. & Mrs. Chappell were present and explained 1) they would like to add a guest bedroom to this house and 2) due to the slope of the house and loca- tion of. Walnut Trees it is necessary to locate the addition ~n a portion of .............................. the...required rear yard..set. back~ Planning Commission Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued 'II. D. V-303'- Continued Mr. Fred Wise,· 13650 Beaumont Drive, was present and 1) spoke in opposition " to this Variance 2) stated he spoke for other residents of the area and 3) expressed concern that this Variance would depreciate the value of his property and that of his neighbors. At this time (8:14 PoM.) Chairman Norton closed the hearing for the evening .' and directed that V-303 be continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Committee for' study and a report. "' Commissioner Crisp arranged for a appointment for an on-site inspection of the property for 9:30 A.M.,. 19 August 1967. ..... E. UP-136 - B. T. Galeb, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Seagull Way - Request for Use Permit to Operate a Permanent Indoor and Temporary Outdoor Theater Public hearing was opened at 8:15 P.M, The Secretary stated that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and then briefly reviewed this application. .. Mr. B. T. Galeb, Jr. was present and stated that 1) noise would not be a ~ °" problem 2) the outdoor theater has been operating without objecti~n and 3) lighting would be restricted to the stage itself. .. ..~ '~' "" At the request of Chairman Norton, Mr. Galeb briefly explained 1) the " "': ; dimensions of the proposed indoor theater (3,000 square feet) 2) the ..'..:.'. seating capacity (196 seats) and 3) the adobe fire wall that would be used. No one else present wished to comment. " Chairman Norton (8:19 P.M.) closed the public hearing for the evening, continued it to the next regular meeting, and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study. " F. UP-137 - West Valley United Church of Christ, Quito Road - Request for Use Permit for Church Building The Chairman opened the public hearing on UP-137 at 8:20 P.M. The Secretary stated that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and then read a communication submitted by Mrs. Helene Turtle, 18613 Martha Avenue, tn 'support'of the .pro- posed application. Reverend Blanchette, Minister of the United Church of Christ, stated that 1) after several moves his church services were now being held in the' .'. Saratoga Theater and 2)' due to rapid growth the building is very crowded resulting in discomfort, especially for the children. Mr. Jay Russell, representative for the church, advised that 1) a number of sites were considered 2) the proposed site seem to fit their needs 3) a church could be constructed on this site that would meet the require- ments of the City and 4) the congregation would consist of about 250 members. Mr. Lee Stuart Darrow, architect, explained the exhibits and stated that the p~oposed parking and setback requirements are in excess of those required by the City Ordinance. PlanninE Commission .' Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued II. F. UP-137 - Continued 'Commissioner McFall advised that 1) the Subdivision Committee examined the well laid out plans and 2) a meeting (with the Subdivision Committee) should be arranged to discuss this proposal by the applicant or his repre- '. sentative. In an answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Crisp, Reverend Blancherrs stated that they did not now hold two services, but if the rapid growth- continued it may eventually be necessary. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Baker,=..18565 'McFarland Avenue, stated that they did not object to the church site itself, but would object if an exit off McFarland were proposed. .. Chairman Norton assured Mr. & Mrs.' Baker that, according to the plans, no such exit is planned. ... .' At 8:30 P.M. Chafrman Norton closed the public hearing for the evening and directed UP-137 continued to the next regular meeting and .referred same to the Subdivision Committee. RECESS AND RECONVENE ... IlI, BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS .. ~ A. SDR-703 - H. H. Sinclair, Saratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approval - · . "' 2 Lots - Continued from' 24 July 1967 " Commissioner McFall 1) recommended that this matter be continued to allow the applicant time to resolve problems relative to Health Department require- ments and 2) advised that an extension of time'ha~ been submitted by the ...... applicant. "' '.' Chairman Norton so directed. -' , ..... " ..B, SDR-708 - Richfield Service Station, Corner Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Mr. A. J. Lewis, representing the applicant, was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Building · .' Site Committee Report of 14 August 1967 relative to SDR-708 be adopted and ... , that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 18 July 1967) be approved subject " to the conditions set forth (with special attention to the Note) in said " :. report; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-709 - Oliver W. Bushher, Aliendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and requested continuance of SDR-709 to allow time for an appointment with the Subdivision Committee to discuss Specific Conditions "D" and "E" of the Building Site Committee Report of 14 August 1967. Chairman Norton so directed. Planning Commission Minutes - 14 AuSust 1967 - Continued III, D, SDR-710 - B. T. Caleb, Seagull Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot .. ':. Commissioner McFall recommended that SDR-710 be continued to the next regular meeting to permit sufficient time to submit a plan showing ' proposed development of residual parcel to the north of proposed ..." ·"" parcel "A". ".. .. Chairman Norton so directed. "' g. SDR-711 - James F. Jones, quito Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 2 Lots Mr. Robertshaw, present 'to represent the applicant, expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. ".. It was moved by Commissioner McFall, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that ~'.. .".' the Building Site Committee Report of 14 August 1967 relative to SDR-711 ' be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 2 August 1967) !.. ]. be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. .. F. SDR-712 - Jerry Jordan, Michaels Drive - Buildin8 Site Approval - 2 Lots Commissioner McFall recommended that this matter be continued in order to await the submittal of a site development plan by the applicant. Chairman Norton so directed. G. SDR-713 - Walter E. Hileman, Peach Hill Road - Building Site Approval - .. 1 Lot Commissioner McFall advised that' the Subdivision Committee requested sub- mittal of'a site development plan and then recommended that SDR-713 be continued to the next regular meeting to"allow time for the applicant .to comply with the subject request. Chairman NortOn so directed. , '- IV. DESIGN REVIEW· .~. A. A-146 - Corinthian Studios, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Final Design Review - Sales and StoraSe Buildin~ .. At the request of Commissioner O'Rorke the Secretary read'the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 explaining the need for thirteen (13) parking spaces in lieu of the seven (7) proposed. Commissioner O'Rorke stated that 1) if the proposed plans were approved the parking would be inadequate and 2) this approval would be contrary to what the Parking District is ~rying to establish. Mr. Warren Heid, architect for Corinthian Studios, stated that 1) he felt that the Preliminary Design approval should be binding 2) as a member of the Community he was not aware of any changes in policy regard- ing parking that would affect Final Design Review 3) the Final Design Review Plans (identical to the Preliminary Plans) were finished and put out to bid and then it was found that due to reasons of health, money, rain and development of the Plaza it was impossible to proceed as quickly as planned 5) considerable time and effort has been spent to attempt to comply with the Design approval 6) this proposal simply involved the replacing of an existing sales area 7) parking at the gas station is not deeded nor a"'trade but available to Corinthian Studios indefinitely -6- Planning Commission Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued IV. A. A-146 - Continued 8) nine (9) parking places exist altbgether and these are more than 'adequate 9) everyone realizes· that if a small merchant is without a warehouse the business will fail 10) this is an improvement of a building in down town Saratoga that has historical significance 11) this building (formerly a church)' has been in the area about · · .... one-hundred (100) years and has withstood many things and this should be considered 12) the property could be used for an undesirable .- purpose if Corinthian Studios moved out and as a result more parking problems could be created. Chairman Norton stated that in view of the ·changes made in the City in past three (3) years (since this preliminary approval was granted) the applicant should have expected some modifications in the Final Design Review. Mr. Held advised he was not aware of any changes in the Ordinance . Chairman Norton explained that Preliminary Design Approval is not the same as Final Design Approval. Commissioner Smith stated that 1) the exhibit shows five (5) parking spaces at the rear of the service station and notes two others as avail- able and 2) there are in fact four parking spaces instead of the five (5) shown, and one additional space marked reserved; thus a total of five (5) instead of the seven (7) claimed. .' Commissioner Crisp remarked that,the off-street parking in the village " is the most unsatisfactory situation in the City and people ·leave Saratoga. .=. to do their shopping elsewhere for this reason. ' "~= .............Mr. Held stressed that the applicant was only replacing a sales area and that the conditions could be better but since they.0do exist he felt the Commission should grant Final Design approval. Commissioner O'Rorke informed Mr. Held that Final~ Design approval could not be granted on the basis of the existing exhibi'ts. Mr. Held then requested that A-146 be continued. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed A-146 continued to the next regular meeting and referred sam.e to the Design Review Committee for study. B. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Commercial Center - Continued from 24 Jul~z 1967 Mr. Warren Held was present to represent the applicant... After discussion, Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that Final Design Review approval be granted in connection with A-245 on the basis of Exhibits "A" and "B" subject to no occupancy in the building prior .to the provision of improved parking as provided by the Parking Assessment District No. 1; motion carried'unanimously. Planning Commissi'on Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued IV. C. A-257 - Professional Village of Saratoga, Saratoga Avenue and McFarland Avenue - Preliminary Design Review for Professional .Building - Continued from 26 June 1967 Commissioner O'Rorke briefly explained this application and then recommended that same be continued to such time as the applicant submits a Master site development plan. After a brief discussion, Chairman Norton directed this application (A-257) continued to such time as the Planning Director determines it is ready for presentation. D. A-261 - West Valley Junior College, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final Design Review - Science and Math Buildin~ Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 recommending Final Design approval of A-261 subject to provision of landscaping and screening. Dean Arnold (representing West Valley Junior College) explained that the requested landscaping and screening would be provided. Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 relative to A-261 be adopted and that Final Design approval be granted, as shown on Exhibits "A", "B", "C", "D", "E" and color rendering Exhibit "F" subject to the provision of a minimum five (5) foot wide landscaped strip of trees and plant material for screening purposes along the entire south boundary of the tennis court and athletic field area; motion carried unanimously. E. A-262 - Richfield Station, Cox and Paseo Presada - Preliminary Design Review - Gas Station Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 recommending that Preliminary Design approval be granted on the basis of Exhibit "A" and subject to the conditions stated in said report. Mr.. A. J. Lee, present to represent the applicant, expressed satisfaction with the conditions set forth in the Staff. Report. Commissioner O'R6rke moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Staff Report be adopted and that Preliminary Design approval be granted A-262 in accordance with Exhibit "A" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. A-263 - James Hellman, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 14 Augus~ 1967 recommending that Final Design approval be granted for A-263. It was moved by Commissioner O'Rorke, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 'be adopted and that Final Design approval be granted James Hellman (Identification Sign) on the basis of Exhibit "A" and subject to elimination of any unapproved existing signs on the building or in the windows of the subject address; motion carried unanimously. -8- Planning Commission Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued IV. G. A-264 - George Britt, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 14 August 1967 recommending that A-264 be continued so the applicant can revise his.proposed sign to show at least 16 square feet of reserved sign space for other potential tenants, The Secretary advised that a letter submitted by the property owner (Mr, Caleb) stated that he was aware that no other tenants on the property could erect free standing signs, Mr, Galeb was present and stated he was in.favor of continuing this matter to allow time to Consider the problem of signs for the other tenants, Mr. Ted Davis, Q R S Sign Company, representing the applicant stated that 1) Mr. Galeb understood, as part of the lease, that the 7-11 Store would have the 'only pylon sign in the area and that the other tenants would not share the sign. Chairman Norton explained that 1) the problem of the lease is between the property owner and the tenant 2) the area allowed for signs t~' for the whole'shopping center and 3) the lease does not change the Ordinance. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Design Review Committee for study. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner McFall gave a summary on items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 2 August 1967',' with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Planning Commission. VI.. NEW BUSINESS' A. SDR-652 - L. G. Tenbrummeler, Montalvo Road - Request for Extension The Secretary read a communication received from Mr. TenbrUmmeler.requesting and extension of one (1) year. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that an extension of one (1) year from the current date of expiration be granted for SDR-652. B. SDR-701 - George R. Thayer, Pierce Road - Request for Modification of Conditions The Secretary 1) explained.that-this request involved modification of conditions' regarding curb, gutter and surfacing of the Quarry Roaa off Pierce and 2) recommended that this matter be continued. On this basis, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee. -9- planning Commission Minutes - 14 August 1967 - Continued VI.' C. UP-91 - William~J. KinS~ Panorama ,Drive - Review of Compliance of Conditions The Secretary explained that 1) Mr. King w-as keeping two (2) horses on his'property (one acre) and 2) Mr. King, in response to a letter sent to him by the City, informed the Staff that the extra horse had been removed. Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) according to the Ordinance this is a violation that automatically suspends the Use Permit 2) the Planning Commission should hold a public hearing on this and 3) if this is over- looked it will set a precedent for others. Chairman Norton directed the Secretary to 1) instruct Mr. King to remove his horses from his property until a public hearing is held 2) discuss this matter with the City Attorney and get a clear definition. of the word suspension and 3) set a public hearing for the meeting.,of 11 September 1967. VII.' OLD BUSINESS A. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - Review of Proposed Plans - Continued from 24 July 1967 The Secretary briefly reviewed the Parking District Plans and the~ stated that a report relative to this matter had not yet been prepared. Commissioner O'Rorke requested that this matter be continued. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed that review of this subject be continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Design Review Committee for study. B. MEDICAL VILLAGE Commissioner O'Rorke stated that 1) in the opinion of the Design Review Committee and according to the designs~ submitted by the applicant the one ~ building proposed for the Medical Village appeared tO be three buildings 2)' the applicant is seeking a method by which these buildings can be connected to make them one building 3) some samples have been submitted that show the type of arrangement the applicant has in mind 4) the Design Review Committee would like to get the opinion of the entire Commission on these proposals and 5) if these buildings are not connected in some way they must be considered as three separate buildings.. In answer to an inquiry from Dr'. Abrams, Chairman Norton stated that the design shown in Sunset Magazine is not obJectionalbe but that does not change the fact that only one building is permitted and not three. Commissioner Crisp stated that l) he was very much interested in this development and 2) in looking down on this building t~ere appears to be four roof lines and this does not indicate a residential appearance. Dr. Warren Sturla stated that 1) there were not many buildings designed for a downward view 2) in this particular building'there are only two aspects that would give the impression that they are separate buildings a) one is from the doors.and b).is/fro~ the'roof. line~and. 3);it was,' his desire, also, to maintain a residential appearance for this building. Commissioner O'Rorke requested that some specific ideas be..submitted after which a solution to the problem can be realized.. -10- Planning Commission Minutes - 14 AuSust 1967 - Continued VII. C.7 PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE Commissioner McFall read the addendum prepared by the Subdivision Committee and requested by the Commission subsequent to adopting the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 (recommending modifi6ation of · of Condition of Change of Zoning) relative to the Professional Village. it Commissioner O'Rorke suggested that/my have been helpful if some mention had been made of a schedule with regard to the length of time allowed to complete this development. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that this addendum be forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Planning Commission; motion carried unanimously. D. ZONING SYMBOLS Commissioner McFall stated 1) the proposed Zoning Symbols had been reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and 2) readYthe.Staff Report ': ~.I recommending, with concurrence of the Subdivision Committee, that the City adopt the proposed standarized symbols. Chairman Norton inquired if it would clarify thing if everybody used " identical Zoning Symbols. The Secretary answered that if San Jose and the County both adopted these symbols there was really no reason for Saratoga not to do the same. Commissioner Kasner advised that some of the symbols could be confusing to people reading the Ordinance which has different 'symbols. Chairman Norton instructed the Planning Director-'to check the progress (as to how many other jurisdictions adopt these symbols) and then report back to the Commission. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Staff Report be adopted and the proposed symbols ~ccepted subject to the following conditions: 1) The existing C-S symbol be proposed as C-P (Planned Commercial) rather than C-T (Thoroughfare Commercial). 2) Adoption of these new symbols be made only after similar adoption by a majority of the seventeen jurisdictions involved (sixteen cities and one county) within Santa Clara County. '- motion carried with the following vote: AYES: NOES: CRISP .,~' KASNER JOHNSON MCFALL NORTON O'RORKE SMITH -11- Planning Commission Minutes 14 August 1967 - Continued VII. E. HORSE ORDINANCE Commissioner McFall 1) advised that the Subdivision Committee met with the City Attorney and the Staff to discuss the proposed Horse Ordinance and 2) inquired what the feeling of the Commission would be relative to recommending annual renewal of Horse Licenses in orde~r to check violations. Chairman Norton stated he 'would be reluctant to recommend this since the Staff is unable to check every horse stable and the result would be a back log of paper work. Commissioner Crisp stated that if this was the feeling of the Commi'~sion then it should not be recommended. After further discussion and a roll call vote 'it was decided not to include annual licensing as part of the proposed ordinance. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN The Secretary 1) read a communication recieved from A. J. Cristallo requesting permission to use the old Saddle Shop on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road for an Artist's Studio and 2) explained that the building (formerly part of the Barn) was not intended for further use. Commissioner O'Rorke advised that he was under the impression that this building was to be removed. Chairman Norton instructed the Secretary to investigate this matter further.. and then directed same continued to the next regular meeting. B. ORAL Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Tyler, Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters, Mrs. Dorothy Parker of the Good Government Group and Mr. Ted Galeb, Dr. Abrams, Dr. Sturla, and Mr. Virgil Herring. He, also, expressed appreciation to Mrs. Parker for the coffee served at recess. IX. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. .Respectfully submitted, Saratoga Planning Commission J CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TIME.: Monday, 14 August 1967, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REED's CARPETS - Russell R. Reed, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal Hearing - Request to Add Floor Coverings and Draperies to the List of Uses Permitted Under the "C-S" (Commercial Service) Zoning District - Continued from 24 July 1967 B. C-104 - Roy Kosich, Saratoga Avenue and Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-IO,O00" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercial) and from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi-Family Residential) - Continued from 10 July 1967 J C. ~T302 - Itsuo Uenaka, Via Madronas Court - Request for Variance in' Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements D. V-303 - Dick L. Chappell~ Howen Drive - Request for Variance in Connection with' Rear Yard Setback Requirements ..... E. UP-136 - B. T. C~.leb, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Seagull Way - Request for Use Permit to Operate a Permanent Indoor and Temporary Outdoor Theater F. UP-137 - West Valley United Church of Christ, Quito Road - Request for Use Permit for Church Building .... III. BUILDING SITES AND SLYDIVISIONS A. SDR-703 - H. H. Sinclair, Saratoga ~,II1.~O Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Continued from 24 July 1967 B. ~DR-708 - Richfield Service Station, Corner Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot C. SDR-709 - Oliver W. Buehner, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D. SDR-710 - B. T. Caleb, Seagull Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot E. SDR-711 - James F. Jones, Quito Road - Building Site. Approval - l Lots F. SDR-712 - Jerry Jordan, Michaels Drive - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots G. SDR-713 - Walter E. Hileman, Peach Hill Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot -1- Planning Commission Agenda 14 August 1967 - Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-146 - Corinthian Studios, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Final Design Review - Sales and Storage Building B. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Commercial Center - Continued from 24 J~_2.1y 1967 C. A-257 - Professional Village Of Saratoga, Saratoga Avenue and McFarland Avenue - Preliminary Design Review for Professional Building - Continued from 26 June 1967 D. A-261 - West Valley Junior College, Fruitvale and Allendale. Avenues - Final Desi.~n Review E. A-262 - Richfield Station, Cox and Paseo Presada - Preliminary Design Review - Gas Station F. A-263 - James Hellman~ Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review Identification .Sign G. .A-264 - George Britt, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign .... V. CITY CO[~qCiL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-652 - L. G. Tenbrummeler, 'Montalvo Road - Requ. est for Extension B. SDR.-701 - George R. Theyet, Pierce Road - Request for Modification of Conditions C. .UP-91 - William J. King, Panorama Drive - Review of Compliance of Cond it ions VII. OLD BUSINESS A. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - Review of Proposed Plans - COntinued from 24 Jul7 1967 VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN B. ORAL IX.ADJOURNMENT CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COI~4ISSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, 14 August 1967, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REED's CARPETS - Russell R. Reed., Saratoga-Sunnyva!e Road - Informal Hearing - Request to Add Floor Coverings and Draperies to the List of Uses Permitted Under the "C-S" (Commercial Service) Zonin~ District - Continued from 24 July 1967 B. C-104 - Roy Kosich, Saratoga Avenue and Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercial) and from "R-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi-Family Residential) - Continued f~om 10 Ju~y 1967 . .. C. VT3Q2 - Itsuo Uenaka, Via Madronas Court - Request for Variance in Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements D. V~303 - Didk L. Chappell, Howen Drive - Request for Variance in Connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirements .... E. UP-136 - B. T. Caleb, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Seagull Way - Request for Use Permit to Operate a Permanent Indoor and Temporary Outdoor Theater F. UP-137 - West Valley United Church of Christ, Quito Road - Request for ~!9 Permit for Church Bui!dtna III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-703 - H. H. Sinclair, Saratoga ~1.1~ Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Continued from 24 July 1967 B. ~DR-TQ8 - Richfield Service Station, Corner Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Buildin~ Site ADproval - 1 Lot C. SDR-709 - Oliver W. Buehner, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D. SDR-710 - B. T. Caleb, Seagull Way - BuildinR Site Approval - 1 Lot E. SDR-711 - James F. Jones, Q~ito Road - Building Site Approval - l Lots F. SDR-712 - Jerry Jordan, Michaels Drive - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots G. SDR-713 - Walter E. Hileman, Peach Hill Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot -1- Plannin$ Commission Agenda 14 Auaust 1967 - Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-146 - Corinthian Studios, Saratoga-Los C.;atos Road - Final Design Review - Sales and Storage Buildtn~ B. A-2~5 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Commercial Center - Continued from 24 Jul7 1967 C. A-257 - Professional Village of Saratoga, Saratoga Avenue and McFarland Avenue - Preliminary Design Review for Professional Building - Continued from 26 June 1967 D. A-261 - West Valley Junior College, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final Design Review - Science and Math Building E. A-262 - Richfield Station, Cox and Paseo Presada - Preliminary Design Review - Gas Station F. A-2.63 - James Hellman, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign G. A-264 - George Britt, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign ... V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-652 - .L.G. Tenbrummeler~ Montalvo Road - Request for Extension .. B. SDR-701 ~ George R..Thayer, Pierce Road - Request for Modification of Conditions C. UP-91 - William J. King, Panorama Drive - Review of Compliance. of Conditions . , , VII. OLD BUSINESS A. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - Review of Proposed Plans - Continued from 24 Jul7 1967 VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN B. ORAL IX.ADJOURNb~NT -2-