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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1968 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUFD'~RY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARXTOGA PLANNING CO~fISSION TIME: Monday, 8 April 1968, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. RO~JTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Kasner, Lively, Norton and Smith. / Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that' the reading of the minutes of the 25 March 1968 meeting be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission subject to the following deletion: page 1. .delete paragraph 3.. .under ~. ~. COMMITTEES; motion carried unanimously. C. COFMISSIONER MCFALL Chairman Norton stated that 1) after the Planning Commission meeting of 25 March 1968 he received, from Commissioner McFall, a copy of the letter of resignation he submitted to the Mayor and 2) Commissioner McFall was a diligent and hard-working member of the Planning Commission and would be missed by everyone. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. V-315 - Atlantic Richfield Company, Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Request for Variance in Connection with Sign Requirements - Continued from' 25 March 1968 Chairman Norton.~eopened the public hearing relative to V-315 at 7:36 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed said application and stated no further communications had been received. Mr. M~lpas, present to represent the applicant, stated he had no further comments. No one else present wished to comment. The Secretary, at the request of Commissioner Crisp, read the Staff Report recommending that V-315 be denied. At'..7:39:..P.M...., Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith to close the hearing for V-315; motion carried unanimously. It was moved.by- Commissioner Crisp, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the $~aff Report of 8 April 1968, relative to V-315, be adopted and the Variance denied since the findings required by Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 cannot be made; motion carried unanimously. -1- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued !I. B. V-316 - L. B. Nelson, Prospect Road - Request for Variance in Connection with Si~p Requirements - Continued from 25 F~rch 1968 The public hearing for V-316 was re-opened at 7:40 P.M. ~. Jerry Gurley, present to represent the applicant, stated 1) he met with the Variance Committee and explained to them why this Variance is necessary 2) a Variance should be allowed when unusual circumstances exist 3) this property borders a San Jose Commercial area ~nere large signs are permitted 4) in order for the Car Wash signs to catch the eye of the passer-by a larger sign than the one permitted by the Ordinance is needed 5) the sign proposed is smaller than the one at the Big Tree Shopping Center which ,~ms granted a Variance for several signs and 6) studies show that a business of this kind (Car Wash) is an impulse business; thereby, ~king an easy to see sign a vital part.of the business. He then submitted exhibits displaying the colors to be used for the proposed signs. Co~.~nnissioner Johnson explained that 1) it should be considered that the Big Tree Sign Variance was granted for Multiple Uses located in the Shopping Center and 2) the type of signs used across the street (San Jose side) are not pertinent to the Saratoga Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Norton stated that this Commercial area along Prospect has been a sign-problem to the Planning Commission ever since its development and some flexibility has to be expected. Commissioner Crisp stated a Variance would allow a sign of the same size as for the main sign at the Big Tree Shopping Center (See's Candies). The Secretary read the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 recommending that all stated items of the requested Variance be denied except Item No. 3 with 'i'.;='. letters limited to 18-inches. Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by CommissiOn Johnson, at 7:48 P.M. to close the~hearing relative to V-316; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 be adopted and the VarianceS)except Item No. 3 of the subject report which allows an additional 17.5-square foot sign as shown on Exhibit "A" with the letters for the sign limited to 18-inches since the findings required by Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 ..... can be made for item 3 only;_.m~tion carried' unanimously. C. C-!04 - Roy Kosich, Saratoga Avenue and Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (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 25 March 1968 The hearing for C-104 ~ms re-opened at 7:51 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and called attention to the brochure submitted by the Saratoga Park Woods Homeox~mers Association, Inc. opposing the pro- posed application and stating they did not want apartments in the neighbor- hood. Conmnissioner Smith advised that a letter requesting withdra~al of the subject application was submitted by the applicant after meeting with the Subdivision Co~aittee. Planning Conm~ission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued II. C. C-104 - Continued The Secretary read a letter filed by Mr. Roy Kosich requesting approval to withdraw C-104. At 7:53 P.M. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, to close the public hearing relative to C-104; motion carried unanimously. Conunissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the request for withdrawal be approved; motion carried unanimously. D. S~LL PET ORDINANCE - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. NS-3 Relating to the Keeping of Certain Birds and Small }~nmals as Pets in "R" Districts - Continued from 25 March 1968 The Chairman opened the hearing relative to this matter at 7:54 P.M. The Secretary read'a communication submitted by John G. Jorgensen, 13631 Saratoga Avenue, suggesting that some local legislation be enacted to control barking dogs. The Secretary then advised that 1) Mr. Haines, Santa Clara County Health Officer has requested an appointment to meet with the General Plan Committee to discuss the proposed Small Animal Ordinance 2) he inform- ed Mr. Haines that the proposed Ordinance would be revised again and that it would be possible to meet with the Committee at that time and.3) it would probably be a matter of explaining to Mr. Haines what is to be'included in the proposed Ordinance. Commissioner Johnson advised that 1) the General Plan Committee could meet with Mr. Haines some Saturday morning between now and the Planning Commission meeting of 13 May 1968 and 2) the sooner a meeting can be arranged the more advantageous it would be. Mr. Allen Reems, attorney representing Foothill 4-H Club, stated that 1) he. would like to arrange an a appointment with the General Plan Committee to discuss the problems, requirements, and standards relative to 4-H Projects and 2) he worked at Juvenille Hall and if 4-H Projects could be expanded and encouraged the Juvenille Authorities might not be so busy. Chairman Norton explained that 1), the Planning Commission is aware of problems relative to 4-H Projects 2) there is already an Ordinance in effect governing 4-H Projects, and 3) an appointment could be made with the General Plan Committee by contacting the Planning Commission Secretary, M~. Stanley Walker. Chairman Norton took this opportunity to extend a welcome to visiting Girl Scout Troop 606. Mrs. Edmundson, resident of Saratoga, stated that 1) her Mother assisted in the preparation of the Animal Ordinance adopted by Santa Cruz 2) animals should be kept in an enclosure at all times 3) the proposed Ordinance limits the number of cats permitted to three 4) she has more than'three cats and wondered if the Ordinance would be retro-active 5) she could not comply with the Ordinance if it required her to dispose of some of her cats especially since her cats are always kept in the house and 6) if the Ordinance is adopted, as proposed, problems will arise relative to enforcing same. Virginia McClain, local resident, stated that 1) there are quite a number of cat anddog hobbyists in the area and these people take good care of , their animals 2) she felt it was unfair to limit the number of animals these hobbyists could keep especially if their property is large enough to accomodate more animals and 3) the showing and grooming of cats and dogs is a very constructive past-time for young people. -3- Planning Commission Minutes -_..8 April 1968 - Continued II. D. S~LL PET ORDINANCE - Continued Chairman Norton explained that the commercial raising of dogs and cats is not permitted in the residential areas of the City. A resident of Quito Oaks Way stated that each of ~is four sons own a guinea pig; therefore, the Ordinance as now proposed would not be practical for his family. · Coma~ssioner Johnson explained that the General Plan Committee is trying to exercise control for the number of pets permitted as well as the condi- tion in ~nich the pets are kept. The Troop Leader for visiting Girl Scout.Troop No. 606 stated that regula- tions regarding enclosure of animals should be closely studied since some of.the larger animals in her neighborhood have been harmful to small children and small animals. Chairman Norton agreed that the animals should be under the control of the owner at all times. Fir. Elwin Farrington, 19201Portos Drive, stated that 1) he was a cat owner and complimented Commissioner Johnson and the General Plan Committee on the fine work already accomplished on the Small Animal Ordinance and 2) he felt the restrictions for enclosing animals should be emphasized rather than the number of animals permitted. ~. Bob Ryder, 20610 Lomita Avenue, stated 1) he felt the Ordinance as proposed, would be unenforceable since someone could have twenty hamsters in their home and no one would know the difference 2) one rabbit kept under unclean conditions could be worse than five rabbits kept under sanitary conditions and 3) the General Plan Committee should meet with various citizens to discuss a workable Ordinance. Commissioner Johnson advised that the Committee will direct their efforts toward an Ordinance that will include firm recom~nendations for control. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:18 P.M.) closed the hearing for the evening relative to the Small Pet Ordinance directed the matter continued to the meeting of 13 May 1968 and r'eferred same to the General Plan Committee for study and a report at that time. E. C-ill - Wayne F. Pendergraft, Calabazas Creek and Foothill Lane - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) ~9 "R-I-20,000" (Single Family Residential) The hearing relative to C-111 was opened at 8:19 P.M. The Secretary stated that a Notice of Hearing was' published and copies mailed. Mr. jack Fairbanks, present to represent the applicant, stated that 1) the applicant was denied a Variance for Lot sixty-five 2) Lot sixty-four is the only lot which conforms to the R-i-40,000 zoning required in the area and 3) the subject property is surrounded by property developed with lots small- er than those required by the zoning in the area. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Johnson, stated that 1) Mr. Pendergraft has now sold Lot sixty-foUr 2) the sale of subject lot resulted in a tail-like piece of property being left behind Lot sixty-foUr, but belonging t6 Lot Sixty-five and 3) when Dr~..Silberman (purchaser of Lot sixty-four) discovered this he bought this'additional property. Chairman Norton observed that the applicant had only .72 acres of land left and the only reason for the Change of Zoning is that this property is surround- ed. by smaller lots. -4- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued II. E. C-111 - Continued ~. Fairbanks stated that the applicant informed him that when the property was purchased the zoning was for quarter acre lots. M~-s. George Chamberlin, 12909 Foothill Lane, stated that he and his wife were opposed to the Change of Zoning. Mr. Charles Oreland, 12901 Foothill Lane, stated that he and his wife were opposed to the proposed Change of Zoning and recommended that a Variance be granted instead. Chairm~n NOrton explained that, in accordance with the State Law, the Planning Commission cannot grant a Variance for the sake of convenience. Commissioner Crisp explained that the property does have a means.. of legal access. Mr. Oveland stated that Mrs. Morgan (owner 0f a acre lot in the area) has canvassed the neighborhood with a petition to support a Change of Zoning for her property from R-i-40,000 to R-i-20,000. Mrs. Morgan stated 1) she had asked some of her neighbors if they would be willing to support such a proposal and 2) she contacted fourteen people and they were all agreeable to subject Change of Zoning. Chairman Norton, in answer to an inquiry from Mrs. Garrett, Foothill Lane, stated that the'proposed Change of Zoning (C-111), if approved, would not affect any other property in the vicinity,' but would present a problem as far as setting a precedent for future applications of this type. Connnissioner Smith advised that there existed quite a number of lots in the City that were a little under one (1) acre that the owners would like to develop but cannot because they are located in the acre zoning. At 8:33 P.M. Chairman Norton closed the hearing relative to C-111, directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study. F. ELSIE PATRICK~ Prospect Road - Informal Hearing - Request to Add "Auto Parts Store"' to the List of Conditional Uses in the "C-N" ~Nei~hborhood Commercial Zoning District) The informal discussion ~.ms opened by the Chairman. The Secretary stated 1) a letter was submitted by the applicant stating her request and 2) the Notice of Hearing.has not been published, but will be in the next issue of the SararoSa News. Mr. Rick Anderson, Realtor, representing the applicant, stated that the "Auto Parts Store" will also include the sale of appliances. ~. Anderson, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that 1) the store would not include repair of autos or the sale of gasoline 2) the Goodrich Company will be ready to submit plans within two weeks and 3) the proposed store will resemble the Goodyea~ Store'across the street from the subject property in San Jose. After discussion,-Chairman Norton closed the informal hearing for the evening, referred the subject request to the Subdivision Committee for study and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. RECESS AND RECONVEN~ -5-' Planning Commission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued I!I. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek - BuildinS Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 25 ~rch 1968 Commissioner Smith stated that the applicant submitted a letter granting 7the 'Planning Con~aission a thirty (30) day extension. He then recommended that SDR-732 be continued to the next regular meeting to allow the appli- cant time to resolve problems relative to Flood Control requirements. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDRi740 - S. L. Tyler and G. S. Kocher, Fourth Street - Building Site ~prova! - 1 Lot - Continued from 25 ~rch 1968 Com=~issioner Smith reconnnended that this matter be continued since the applicant needed time to work out various problems with Flood Control. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SD-743 - Claude T. Lindsay, Arroyo De Arguello - Subdivision Approval - 63 Lot's After reviewing the Subdivision Committee Report containing the proposed conditions of approval, Chairnmn Norton stated that the word "Conditions" should be added to Condition ! of the subject report. ~. larry Schott, engineer for the applicant, and ~. Bob Nap, of the Claude T. Lindsay Eirm, were present and ~. Schott stated that 1) Condi- tions i0, 11, and 12 of the Subdivision Conmittee Report will present some complications and they had-understood, after meeting with the Sub- division Committee, that another meeting would be held to work out these three conditions and 2) they would like to request that opportunity be left avai!aMe to the applicant. Chairman Norton explained that 1) "as approved by Director of Public Works and/or Planning Director" as stated in the report indicates that the appli- cant will have further opportunity to discuss this matter and 2) if the applicant desires reconsideration by the Planning Commission he will have to submit_a request within thirty days. Conm~issioner Crisp advised that the high school, adjacent to this property, has only one means of access and this subdivision will provide a secondary means of access at the southwest corner of the school property that fits into the street pattern of the school. In addition there is also provided a pathway between this subdivision and the school site which will permit pedestrian access. M~. Schott, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Lively, stated that !) they did not have a complete field topography m~p available to determine the exact condition of the creek and its development relative.to Flood Control requirements and 2) no trees of any great number are to be cut down. Co:~n~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Subdivi- sion Committee Report of 8 April 1968 relative to SD-743 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 25 ~rch 1968) be ~_p'~.?.~oo~e~ subject to the conditions set forth in.said report; motion carried' unanimously. -6- Plannin5 Commission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued iV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-275 - Atlantic Richfield Company~ Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Final Design Review - Identification Sign - Continued from 25 .,March 1968 Conmaissioner Kasner explained that since the Variance relative to this application was denied no action could be taken for A-275 at this time. Chairn~n Norton, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. M~lpas, stated that it would be necessary for the applicant to consider a smaller sign that would conform with the Zoning Ordinance. Co..~m~issioner Kasner explained that exhibits will have to be submitted showing the kind and size of sign the applicant will use as an alternate to the one presently proposed and 2) if the exhibits are submitted prior to the meeting of 22 April 1968 approval could conceivably.be granted at that meeting. The Secretary reco~n~ended that this matter be continued to such time as the requested exhibits are submitted by the applicant. Chairman Norton so directed. B. A-276 - Wells Fargo Bank, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Preliminary Design Review - Bank Buildin~ Mr. Bonfigiio,- Assistant. Planner,.read the Staf~..Rep~rt of 8 April 1968 -- reco~ending'that Preliminary Design Review be granted for'A-276. After discussion, Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 recommending that .Preliminary Design Review Approval be granted A-276 as shown on Exhibit.."A-i" and subject to the condition listed in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. A-278 - Ann Valk, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Commercial Building '- Continued from 25 ~rch 1968 ~. Bonfiglio, Assistant Planner, read the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 reconnnending tinat Final.Design Review Approval be granted for A-278. }~s. Valk stated that she did not object to providing the planting for the west wall of the proposed building as specified in the Staff Report. ~-. Da~e Paape, architect, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Kasner, stated that the west wall will be of brick-block made out of clay material and painted. Co~n'~issioner Lively' inquired if the brick-block with rake joints could be be used.on this wall as ~ms discussed at the Design Review CoF~ittee meet- ings. Co~issioner Smith stated that a sketch should have been submitted showing wall finished in the materials mentioned by Commissioner Lively. ~s. Valk stated that 1) it is important, to the general effect of this ~ area to achieve the best looking appearance possible for this side of the -. building,and 2) she, F~. Herring, and ~. Flanagan (owners of properties adjoining one anothers) have agreed to make and keep this area attractive and compatible. -7- P~a ' - ~ nn~!,.,~ Com~nission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued IV. C. A-278 - Continued After discussion,Chairman Norton reconnnended that the condition included in tl~e Staff Report of 8 April 1968 be deleted and the following inserted in its place: "Material for west wall to be slump stone brick with deep rake joint and masked planting as approved by Planning Director." Con~issioner Kasner moved, seconded by Corm~issioner Lively, to adopt, as amended, the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 recommending that Final Design Review be granted A-278 as sho~n on Exhibits "A-i" "B" and "C" and subject to conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimous !y . D. A-279 - Federal American M~nagement Enterprises, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Remodeling the Exterior of Existing Cor..m~.ercial Building M.r. Bonfiglio read the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 'recorm~ending that Final Design Review be granted for A-279. Cor:~missioner Kasner explained that at the Design Review ConL~aittee meeting the applicant indicated that the colors shown on the exhibits were not really indicative of the colors to be used. The applicant was present and submitted exhibits showing different shades of the color.. they wanted to use. Com~.aissioner Kasner, after the applicant indicated he had no preference .as to any one of the three e}zhibits submitted, reconnnended that the subject exhibits be labeled "B-i" "B-2" and "B-3" and placed in the file. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed that Condition a) of the subject report be changed to read as follows: "a) The bright orange color indicated on E}~hibit "A" shall be replaced by one of the non-reflective colors designated as Exhibits "B-I" "B-2" and "B-3" so as to be compatible with other colors in the shopping center in general." and Condition d) be added to read as follows: "d)Design Review for identification signs will be considered under separate application." Commissioner ICasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt, as amended, the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 reconm~ending that Final Design Review be granted A-279 as shown on Exhibit "A" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. A-280 Cable Car Restaurant, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Final Design Review - identification Si~.~n Com-.~issioner Kasner stated that problems existed relative to the application that prevented a favorable recommendation at this time. Mzc. Bonfig!io explained that the applicant has signs up that have not been approved and is now proposing permanent illuminated signs. He then recommended that this .matter be continued.to the next regular meeting. Chair~n Norton so directed. -8- Planning Commission Minutes 8 April 1968 Continued V. CiTY COD~!CtL REPORT ConLmissioner Smith explained that he had been unable to attend the City Council meeting of.3 April 1968 and asked the Secretary to report. The Secretary gave a s~n~mary of items reviewed at the City Council meeting of 3 April 1968. He then stated that the Public Hearing relative to the General Plan was opened but that ~.~. Livingston, Planning Consultant, was not present but would be attending the meeting of 17 April 1968. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. A-i56 - Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, Herriman Avenue - Request for Extension for Completion of Parking Requirements - Continued from 25 ~rch 1968 The Secretary explained that the bond covering additional parking has expired and the church is requesting that a two-year extension be granted by the Planning Com~ission for the required completion of fifty-two addi- tional parking spaces; thereby m~king it possible for the applicant to request an extension (from the City Council) of the bond covering same. ~. Bonfig!io feed the Staff Report of 8 April'1968 recom_mending that a two-year extension be granted for the parking requirements or until the proposed new parish hall is completed. Copr~issioner Kasner stated that the Design Review Committee reviewed this reOuest and they did agree that the present parking is sufficient for the time being. Comanissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Staff Report of 8 April 1968 be adopted and that A-156, Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, be granted an extension for completion of parking requirements as stated in said report and that this recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for extension ~f the bond; motion carried unanimously. B. UP-S8 - George Day~ Cumberland Drive - Request for Extension The Secretary stated there have been no problems with the subject Use Permit and then recommended that an e~{tension of two-months (to 15 June 1968) be granted for the model home sales office. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner CrisB that an extension of two-months be granted for UP-88; motion carried unanimously. C. C-86 - Neil K. Chase, Saratoga Avenue - Relating to Submittal of Required Documents Commissioner Smith explained that 1) the Planning Commission granted the applicant a one-year extension to 22 January 1969 subject to submittal of certain documents prior to the old expiration date of 10 April 1968 and 2) the documents have not been received and some action must be taken soon. The Secretary stated that 1) the Saratoga Foothills Development Company will complete purchase of this property and they will soon submit a request for extension in order to allow time to come up with the required documents. D. GENEib~L PLAN - Revision No. 1 - Report of General Plan Committee Stating Clarification of Certain items as Requested by the City Council The Secretary stated that 1) the General Plan Committee has prepared a report stating Ehe clarifications requested by the City Council 2) the Planning Cor~aittee of the City Council is working on the possibility of an elongated park in lieu of a larger community park with comparatively even boundary lines and they would like the Planning Com.mission to study and review this as an alternate and 3) he had a diagram available show- the proposed elongated park. -9- THE REPRODUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING IMAGES MAY BE IN POOR CONDITION DUE TO THE VARiATiON OF COLOn AND QUALITY OF THE ORIGINAL PlanninE Commission Minutes 8 April 1968 - Continued VI. D. GENEFj~L PLaN - Continue~ Chairman Norton inquired if the diagram was just for information or did the City Council want the Planning Commission to take some sort of action relative to same. The Secretary answered that it was just to make the Planning Commission aware of ~at was proposed and no action was required. He then advised that the Planning Consultant has not stated his position on the park idea under study by the Planning CoF~ittee of the City Council. Commissioner johnson stated that the General Plan Committee has studied this diagram and they do not find sufficient reason to change their present recommendation (stated in the General Plan Committee Report) relative to parks. Chairn~n Norton explained that the large, centrally located, park seemed more practical than the proposed alternate. Commissioner johnson read Revision No. ! dated 8 April 1968 of the General Plan Committee Report and then pointed out three changes in the report: 1) cover page. .Item No. 2. .should be reworded to read as follows: "2) In m~king this recommendation, all proposals concerning land use changes, ~nether by individuals or groups, were given serious consideration by this Con~ittee." 2) page 1. item Ii~. CoF=~ercial a). ~shouid be changed to read as follows: "a)Recommend that east end of Saratoga Inn Property retain existing zoning." 3) page 2. .Item V. Trafficways a). .should be changed to read as follows: "a)Widening Saratoga Avenue from Herriman Avenue to the Village should be postponed." Commissioner Johnson then explained that in recommending that Herriman Avenue be extended and connected with Allendale it was considered that the property to be used is already owned by the City. TS~ Secretary read a comm. unication from ~-. Thomas B. Fryer calling. .... ~.n inconsistency. in the location of the dividing line -...~ity and low density development as shown on the Chairman Norton stated that since the Planning Commission had closed its hearings relative to the General Plan this letter was out of order. and should be brought up before the City Council. CoF~nissioner johnson moved, seconded by ConLmissioner Kasner, that the General Plan Committee Report - Revision No. 1 - dated 8 April 1968 be adopted, as amended, and forwarded to the City Council as the recommend- ation of the Planning Commission; motion carried unanimously. Vii. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-6!2 - William Schoenhard~ Montalvo Road - Request for Extension The Secretary stated that this nmtter was inadvertently placed on the agenda. -10- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 April 1968 - Continued VII. B. POLLARD ROAD AND qUITO ROAD - Removal of Trees by Flood Control Chairman Norton stated that the subject of trees being removed by Flood Control in the Pollard Road-Quito Road area is a matter of concern for Saratoga and inquired what the City has done in the past to prevent this type of occurrence. The Secretary stated that for some years the City had, or thought they had, an understanding with Flood Control that before any trees of any substantial size were removed they would.notify the City. He further stated that the City Council is in the process of trying to re- · ..establish this agreement with Flood Control. Commissioner Lively, in answer .to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that the subject trees were removed from the Flood Control Easement in order to make in possible to re-align the San Tomas Creek Channel. He further stated 'that the subject creek is the dividing boundary line between Saratoga. and Campbell. Chairman Norton read a hand bill given to him stressing the need for saving all trees and inviting everyone to appear and bring their children " to a meeting at the Rinconada Water W6rks on 13 April 1968. He then stated that the "City will use all its efforts to encourage the saving of trees. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN None B. ORAL Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Robbins, Mrs. Ruth Owen of the Good Government Group, ~irs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters. He, also, thanked Mrs. Owen for the coffee served at the recess. IX. ADJOUR}~IEN'~ The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Respeqtfully submitted, :. /.,.K ._/.: ~" ' Stanley M. W~lker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission