HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-1968 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~R~ISSION
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TITLE: Monday, 27 May 1968, 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL 'CALL
Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kasner, Lively, MetCalf, and Norton.
Absent: Commissioners Smith and Johnson.
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded. by Commissioner. Lively, that the read-
ing of the minutes of the 13 May 1968 meeting be waived and that they be
approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously.°
SU}D~R SCHEDULE
Chairman Norton suggested that any Commissioners planning to be absent
due to sumn~er vacations should notify him, in adv~ance, so that arrange-
ments can be' made to. assure that a quorum will be. present at the summer
Planning Commission meetings.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-Ill - Wayne F. Pendergraft, Calabazas Creek and Foothill Lane - Request
for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential)
to "'R-i-20,000" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 13 May
1968
The hearing relative to C-ill was re-opened at 7:37 P.M. The Secretary
stated nothing further had been added to the file.
'The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 27 May 1968 recommending that
C-111 be denied for the reasons set forth in said report.
Mr. Kenneth Forseth, attorney representing the applicant,' stated that
i) he did not feel that granting the Change of Zoning for C-111 would
set a precedent for spot zoning since the Planning Commission has the
authority to control zoning 2) this small lot is the result of an un-
intentional error on the part of the applicant 3) the property is located
in an old established area and 4) if the Change of Zoning is denied this
property will lie dormant and the applicant will still be obligated to pay
the taxes.
The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that
the Ci.ty Attorney was consulted relative to this matter and it is hi's
opinion that it is up to the judgement of the Planning Commission to.
recon~nend approval or denial of C-111.
Chairman Norton informed the applicant that this application will auto-
matically be forwarded to the City Council and the applicant can appeal
to them to reverse the action of the Planning Commission.
At 7:46 P.M. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner,
that the public hearing for C-111 be closed; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crisp 'moVe'~"~";'S'~Dnde~-~.-by_.CO__n~__i_s__Sioner Lively, that the Staff
Report of 27 l~ay 1968 be adopted and C-ill be denied since it does not
meet the objectives of Section 1.1 of Ordinance NS-3 and for the additional
reasons stated in said report and the recommendation for denial be forwarded
to the City Council as the action of the Planning Commission; ~motion carried
unanimous iy.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 27 May 1968 - Continued
II. B. C-112 - Peter Paulsen, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning
from "R-I-IO,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000"
(Multi-Family Residential) - Continued from 13 May 1968
The public hearing for C-112 was resumed at 7:48 P.M. The Secretary
explained that in reviewing this application it was found that the
applicant'had-v~0m~tted sixty (60) names from the list he submitted for
the Notice of Hea~i~'g"mai-t.ings--pr~Qr to the 13 May 1968 meeting; there-
fore, the Notice of Hearing has'b~e~"'~=~'i~{~iled including the additional
names.
Chairman Norton stated that some effort should be made in the future
to verify these lists.
The Secretary stated that the following residents submitted communications
listing their objections to the proposed Change of Zoning 1).Mr. & Mrs.
John Wierzbicki, 12471Radoyka Drive 2) W. B. Grens and Dora B. Grens,
12526 Radoyka Drive 3) Saratoga Park Woods Homeowners Association, R. V.
Fagan, President 4) Mr. &Mrs. Aubrey K. J. Gray, 12562 Radoyka Drive
5) Mrs. Anne Mensor, 18891Ansley Place and 6) Elsie M. Much and Richard
C. Much, 18830 Ansley Place.
The applicant w-as present and stated 1) he rec&{ved communications favoring
this project and 2) he is willing to build this project in any way that
would be favorable to the City of Saratoga.
Mr. Gray, 12562 Radoyka Drive, filed a petition (200 signatures) from the
residents in the area of the proposed project urging the Planning Commission
to deny C-112.
Mr. Walter Windus, 12681 Saratoga Creek Drive.and officerof the Saratoga
........ Park Woods Homeowners Association, read 'the petition (filedT~by~Mr.?Gray)=:..~
opposingfthe proposed Change of Zoning.
Mr. Paul Karl stated he.was in agreement with the subject petition and
was opposed to the subject application (C-112).
Commissioner Crisp stated that the Subdivision Committee met with the
applicant to discuss this matter. He further stated that two other residents
of the area artended the meeting and stated their objections to this project.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 27 May 1968 recommending that
C-112 be denied on the basis of the reasons stated in said report.
At 8:00 P.M., Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively,
to close the public hearing relative to C-112; motion carried unanimously.
Connnissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Staff
Report of 27 May 1968 be adopted and C-112 be denied since it does not m~et
the objectives of Section 1.1 of Ordinance NS-3 and for the additional reasons
stated in said report and the recommendation for denial be forwarded to the
City~Council as the action of the Planning Commission; motion carried unani- '..'.
mously.
C. C-113 - E. F. Gouveia, Ashley Way - Request for Change of Zoning from
"R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-~-12,500"'(Single
Family Residential)
The hearing relative.to C-113 was. opened at 8:02 P.M. The Secretary stated
the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published and briefly reviewed this
application.
Elanning Commission Minutes - 27 May 1968 .- Continued
II. C. C-113 - Continued
The Secretary then read,l) a petition (20 signatures) submitted by
some residents of Pierce'Road and Foothill Lane stating they opposed
this application for Change of Zoning 2) a petition (51 signatures) signed
by residents of Pierce.Road, Paramount Drive, and Ashley Way (submitted by appli-
cant) stating. they did not object to the subject application 3) a letter
received from Anthony L. Lillo and Jeanette B. Lillo stating they were
in favor of the proposed plan and 4) a statement of reason filed by
the applicant, Edward F. Gouveia, stating reasons why the proposed
application would be in the public interest.
The applicant was present and stated that 1) he contacted the people
on Ashley .Way and seven (7) of the ten (10) residents are in favor of
the Change of Zoning and the other residents did not sign the petition
but they were not opposed.,and 2) he wished to develop two (2) lots at
the end of Ashley Way.
Mr. Clarence Roessl, 12850 Foothill Lane, stated 1) he owned a one-acre
lot adjacent to the subject property 2) he did not favor the idea of cutting.
down on the lot size 3) the applicant is planning to develop only a small
portion of a larger parcel 4) ifthis Change of.Zoning is approved then all
the residents should be notified in sufficient. time to sell their property
5) Mr. Howard Haldeman, 12841 Foothill Lane, owns the land on the other
side of the applicant and 6) he hoped the Planning Commission would den~
this request.
A resident of Foothill Lane stated he agreed with Mr. Roessl and Was
opposed to the proposed Change of Zoning.
Chairman. Norton at 8:14 P.M., closed the hearing for the evening,' referred
C-113 to the Subdivision Committee for study and directed the matter continued
to the next regular meeting.
D. C-114 - George W. Day, Farwell and Fruitvale Avenues - Request for Change of
Zoning from "R" (Agricultural) to "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Resi-
dential)
Chairman Norton opened the hearing relative to C-114 at 8:15 P.M. The
Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. He then
briefly reviewed this application and read a communication with eight.(8)
signatures from residents in the area advocating that the applicant be required
'to provide riding trails (if this application is approved) since the develop-
ment would utilize"'~ome-O.f.~.he remaining open-space.
Mr. John 'Hindeii'~' engineer from George Nolte Firm, w-as present to represent
the applicant and stated this zoning would be in accordance with the General
Plan and the surrounding lots are zoned R-i-40,000. .
The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that
1) this property is in the area discussed for possible use as a golf course
and.2) the developer is required to provide a specifed sum of money for the
purpose of developing parks.
Mr. Robert Plane, 14452 Nutwood I~ne, stated 1) he developed the property
to the rear of the proposed development 2) he would like to request that
the.three P G & E power poles and wires be removed along Wild Oak Way and
across from the George Day Subdivision before the utilities for the subject
subdivision are permitted to be installed.
Mr. Akron stated he was in agreement with the request made by Mr. Plane.
Plannin~ Con~nission'Minutes - 27 May 1968 - Continued
II. D. C-114 - Continued
Mr. Fryer, Fruitvale Avenue, inquired if the plans provided for sufficient
storm drains and' sanitary sewers to take care of the additional run-off?
Chairman Norton explained that the drains and sanitary lines will be
provided but drainage is pretty well designated by the terrain.
}~s. Acker was present and stated 1) she was not aware of the letter
requesting the applicant to provide riding trails and she would like
to add her name to the list 2) 'she hoped it was not too late to submit
such a request and 3) her children and the children of other residents
in the area ride every day and must cross busy streets and take chances
especially since so much of the open-space is being subdivided.
Chairman Norton stated the City could.nc~require Mr. Day to p~ovide the
riding trails but the suggestion will be brought to his attention..
At 8:24 P.M., Chairnmn Norton closed the public hearing for the evening
directed C~114 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same
to the Subdivision Committee for study.
E. 'UP-150 - George W. Day, Allendale Avenue - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales Office
The public'hearing was opened at 8:25 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices
of Hearing were mailed and then briefly reviewed this file.
Mr. Charles Harris, Vice President Saratoga Properties., stated that his
request should be changed to Administrative Sales Office rather than Model
Home Sales Office.
Commissioner Crisp pointed out that some of the Model Home Sales Offices
are being used for purposes other than what is permitted in a Model Home
Sales 'Office and SaratOga Properties is listed as one of the offenders.
Chairman Norton explained that the Ordinance of the City of Saratoga does
not allow Administrative Office or Real Estate Offices in residential areas;
therefore, this matter will have to be studied by the Subdivision Committee.
Mr. Harris explained that the applicant 1) needed a place for an office
for the staff and the salesman 2) somewhere to bring their customers. He
further stated that the Use Permit for the Model Home ~Sales Office on Cumberland
Drive will expire soon and they would like to move that operation' to Allendale
Avenue into the. area of the subdivision now under construction.
Chairn~n Norton (8:3'2 P.M.) closed the public hearing for the evening, directed
UP-150 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivi-
sion Committee for further study.
F. V-317 - Dr. John O!iVer, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in
Connection With Side Yard Setback Requirements -Contin~ed"from
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The hearing relative to V-317 was resumed at 8:33 P.M. The Secretary Sta~ed
nothing new had been added to the file.
Commissioner Crisp read the Variance Committee Report dated 27 May 1968,
recommending that a variance of 4-feet be granted subject'to the conditions
stated in said!report.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 27 May 1968 - Continued
II.· F. V-317 - Continued
The applicant and his architect, ~. De Grange were present. Mr. De Grange
stated that the applicant would be happy to provide a 6-foot planter strip
as stipulated in the Variance Committee Report of 27 May 1968; however, he
felt thatjsaid·planter strip could present a lot of problems in the future.'
He then suggested that a smaller planter strip be ·considered by the Planning
Commission.
Commissioner Crisp,·moved~.,seconded by Commissioner Kasner, at 8:39 P.M. to
close the hearing relative to V-317; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Variance
Committee Report of 27 May 1968 be adopted and a Variance of 4-feet be granted
in connection with side yard setback relative to V-317 subject to the conditions
stated in said report; motion carried unanimously.
G. SMALL PET ORDINANCE - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. NS-3 Relating to
the Keeping of Certain Birds and Small Mammals as Pets
in "R" Districts - Continued from 13 May 1968
There was no one in the audience that wished to comment·relative ~o this
matter; therefore, the hearing was not opened.
Commissioner Kasner stated that 1) Dr. '~H~imes, Santa Clara County Health,
Department, contacted him to state that he was concerned that the proposed
Ordinance would conflict with the County Ordinance and it was suggested that
Dr. Haimes~ contact the City Attorney to discuss this 2) he (Commissioner
Kasner) read the County Ordinance and feels that the proposed Ordinance does
not conflict with the County Ordinance, but is only more restrictive and 3) he
has discussed the matter with the City Attorney and is now awaiting a reply
from him.:'.:~,..'!
Chairman Norton. directed that the Small Pet Ordinance be continued to the
next regular meeting to await a response from the .City Attorney and ~eferred
the matter back to the General Plan Committee for further study.
H. ELSIE PATRICK, Prospect Road - Informal Hearing - Request to Add "Auto Parts
Store" to the List of Conditional Uses in the "C-N" (Neighbor-
hood Commercial Zoning District) - Continued from 22 April 1968
The Secretary stated 1) nothing further had been added to'the file and 2) this
matter was· con. t. inued from the 22 April 1968 meeting to allow the applicant time
to find someone interested in her property.
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The applicant was present and stated she did have some companies interested
in her property, but no firm offers had been made.
No one else present wished to comment.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 27 May 1968 recommending, with
concurrence of the Subdivision Committee, that Auto Parts Store be added
to the list of Conditional Uses for the C-N Zoning District.
Commissioner Crisp·, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Kasner, stated
that_l) Auto Parts Store does include the changing and installation of tires
and sale Of appliances 2) all activities will be entirely.conducted inside
the store and 3) since it will be a Conditional Use the Planning Commission
will be able to maintain control over same.
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II. H. ELSIE PATRICK
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commission Metcalf, that the Staff
Report dated 27 ~y 1968 be adopted and Auto Parts Store be added to the
list of Conditional Uses for the C-N Zoning District; motion carried unani-
mously.
III. BUILDING SITES AN~ SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek -
Buildins Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 13 May 1968
Commissioner Crisp explained that this applicant is still working out
problems with the Flood Control District and recommended that SDR-732
be continued to the next regular meeting.
Chairman Norton so directed.
B. SDR-740 - S. L. Tyler and G. S. Kocher, Fourth Street - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 13 May 1968
Commissioner Crisp stated that the.applicant is still meeting with the
Flood Control District to discussproblems relative to SDR-740.
The Secretary stated the applicant submitted a'letter granting the
Planning Commission an extension of forty-five days.
In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-740 continued
to the next regular .meeting.
C. SDR-744-- Neil Kirkham, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot -
COntinued from 13 May 1968
See' SD-'746.
D. SD-746 - Dr. Michael L. Stepovich, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval -
21 Lots - Continued from 13 May 1968
Commissioner Crisp stated that the Subdivision Committee met with the appli-
cants for SDR-744 and SD-746 and it was decided that. further information will
be needed.before the Planning Conm~ission can take action. He then recommended
that SDR-744 and SD-746 be continued to the next regutar~ meeting.
Chairman Norton so directed.
E. SDR-750 - Olaf A.. Skaar, Palomino Way - Building Site Approval -.1 Lot
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the Building
Site Committee R~port of 27.~y 1968, relative'to SDR-750, be adopted and that
the tentative ma'p (E~hibit '~X_J'~,' filed 10 May 1968) be approved subject. to the
conditions set forth in sa~d report; motion carried unanimously.
F. SDR-751 - Robert W. Pulver, Austin'~y - Buildins Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant was not present. The Secretary stated that the applicant had
reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction of
same.
Commissioner Crisp moved, 'seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the Building
Site Committee Report of 27 May 1968, relative to SDR-751, be adopted and that
the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 15 May 1968) be approved subject to the
conditions set forth.in said report; motion carried unanimously.
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III. G. SDR-752 - Richard A. Huggins, Pierce and Pike Road - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot
Commissioner Crisp stated this is unusual plot and the Health Department
has approved one septic tank for two lots both owned by the applicant.
~. Tom Henderson, applicant's engineer, stated it will be difficult to
bring the driveway into this property and the applicant will develop these
two lots as one site.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 27 May 1968, relative to SDR-752, be
.adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 17 May 1968) be
approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
H.. SDR-753 - Robert C. Frazier, Vaquero Court and Cocciordi Quarry Road -
Building..Site Approval - 3 Lots
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued since the
proposed conditions of approval had not been reviewed by the. Planning Commission.
Chairman Norton so directed.
I. SD-754 - George W. Day, Farwell Avenue - Subdivision Approval - 20 Lots
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued to the
next regular meeting since action will depend on the approval or denial of
the Change of Zoning application'C-114.
Chairman Norton so directed.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-197 - Church of the Ascension, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review -
Modification of Landscape Plans
Commissioner Kasner briefly reviewed this application and stated that a
Staff Report had been 'prepared r~lative to this request.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 27 May'1968 recommending
that the subject request for Modification of Parking and Landscape Plans
be approved.
Commissioner Kasner 'explained that Father Werner met with the Design Review
Committee and stated that since the proposed additional buildings were not
scheduled for construction at any definite time in the future he was hesitant
about doing any permanent landscaping.
Chairman Norton stated that some type of landscaping should be provided
for the vacant areas; otherwise, weeds will. grow and result in a fire
hazard..
Commissioner Kasner explained that the vacant areas are cultivated and the
weeds are kept under' control.
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Staff
Report of 27 May 1968 be adopted and .the request for modification of parking
and landscape plans be approved (Landscape Exhibit "A-i") subject to the
conditions stated in said report and this recommendation be forwarded to
the City Council for release of the improvement bond for the additional
parking spaces; motion carried unanimously.
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IV. B. A-273 - Franklin Homes, Fo6rth Street and Saratoga Creek - Preliminary Design Review - Apartment Complex
Commissioner Kasner recommended, in view of the problems in connection
with SDR-732, that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting.
Chairman Norton so directed.
C. A-285 - B. T. Galeb (Cable Car Burger Pit), Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road -
Final Design Review - Remodeling Front Facade of Commercial
Building
Commissioner Kasner stated that ~en the applicant applied for his sign
permit it xms discovered that he had not received Design Review approval
for the front of this building. He further stated that a Staff Report
had been prepared in connection with A-285.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 27 May 1968 recommending,
with concurrence of the Design Review Committee, that the subject applica-
tion be granted 'Fine-i---Design Review.
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Staff
Report of 27 May 1968 be adopted and the subject'application be granted
Final Design Review for remodeling the restaurant's exterior as shown on
Exhibits "A" and "B"; motion carried unanimously.
V. CiTY COUX'CIL REPORT
Commissioner Crisp (in the absence of Commissioner Johnson who artended the
the last meeting) gave a ·brief sun~r~ry of items reviewed by the City Council
at ~he meeting of 15 May 1968. He then suggested that it might be beneficial
for Councilmen attending the Planning Comm.ission meeting to report on action
taken by the Planning Commission.
Chairman Norton stated that he agreed with the foregoing statement; however,
he felt that such a decision would have to be made by the. City Council.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VISITOR CO~L~ZRCIAL - Proposed Ordinance
ordinance and are now awaiting clarification from the City'Attorney.
Chairman Norton, in answer to an inquiry from CommiSsioner Crisp, stated that
the Com~aercial Service Zoning District should be eliminated if the Visitor
Commarciai is established.
Com~nissioner Kasner pointed out that. Planning Consultant, Mr. Livingston, also
recommended elimination of the Commercial Service Zoning District.
Th'e Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Crisp, stated that' the
ne:,z Visitor Commercial Zoning District would include the Azu!e Crossing Area and
all Commercial Service Zoning Districts, but would not include the Neighborhood
C~mmercial - Blue Hills Shopping Center.
Cor~issioner Cria,~ suggested that the Visitor Commercial Zoning District require
'n,uj - auare-fee'~ for the minimum site area of a conm~ercial development in lieu
of nhe 40,000-square-feet now required under the Commercial Service Zoning District.
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VI. VISITOR CO~DIERCIAL - CONTINb~D
Commissioner Kasner urged that people' who have up-graded their properties
to COmmercial Service Use not be penalized as the result of requirements of
the proposed Visitor Commercial Service District.
Commissioner. Crisp suggested that the proposed ordinance limit food ~tores
to 12,000-square-foot buildings..
Chairman Norton summarized the following points:
1) the Commercial Service District should be
eliminated and replaced by a Visitor
Commercial Zoning District;
2) minimum site area for Commercial Service
Development should be changed from 40,000-square
feet to 10,000-square-feet;
-. 3)..foo~ stores be limited to 12,000-square-feet;
4) any addition g~"=~UB'~'at'.tion-.-of-uses should be
stated in the proposed Visitor Commercial
Ordinance; and
5) a list of good uses should be established and
abided by.
OLD BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING
The Secretary, in answer to a question from Commissioner Kasner, stated that
1) he explained to the City Council the feeling of the Planning Commission
(the feeling being that the building ~s too small for the use intended and
that further study ~as necessary) relative to the application for an Alcoholic
Beverage License for a restaurant and bar for the Old Bank of America Building
in the Village 2) the City Council felt the City should not interfere with
the proceedings of the Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner and 3) the City could
study the proposed plans when they ar& submitted for Design Review Approval.
VII. h~W BUSINESS :
SDR-749 - Mission Trail Buildend, Elva Avenue - Request for Reconsideration
of Conditions
The Secretary read a communication received from the applicant requesting
reconsideration of Specific Condition II-A and II-D.
Commissioner Crisp explained that the Planning Director, Public Works Director,
and Assistant Public Works Director visited this site and now recommend that
the 13 ~y 1968 Building Site Committee Report be 1) revised to eliminate
Condition II-D 2) redated to 27 May 1968 and 3) readopted as of 27 May 1968.
After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively,
to readopt the Building Site Committee Report relative to SDR-749 with a new
date of 27 I~y 1968 and with deletion%of Condition II-D; motion carried unanimously.
VIII. CO~D~ICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
UP-104 - James Davi, Souza Lane -.Request for Reinstatement of Expired Use Permit
The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant's architect requesting
thatoUP-104, which expired 13 Juned 1967, be reinstated. ~
F~. Davi was present and stated that after obtaining Final Site Approval
from the City Council he assumed that the Use Permit would be valid for as
long as the Building Site Approval.
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VIII. A. WRITTEN
UP-104 - James Davi - Continued
Chairman Norton explained that 1) the Zoning Ordinance does not permit
the Planning Commission to grant art extension for a Use Permit after it
has expired.and 2) a new Notice of Hearing for request for a Use Permit
will have to be mailed and a new application filed.'
A~ter discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued and
referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study.
B. ORAL
CREEKS
Eugenia I~lsih' reporter .for the Los Gatos Times Observer, stated that
1) the Sant Clara County Flood Control Conservation would hold a session
on 28 May 1968 to determine ira public hearing.will be necessary relative
to tree removal along the Smith and Rodeo Creek~'~d 2) since Saratoga has
an interest in this matter a representative of the City might be interested
in attending this meeting
GUESTS '..
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Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of CoUncilmad.
Smith, Mrs. Ottenbe~,League of Women Voters, Mr. Langwill and Mrs.
Wilberding of the Good Government Group and Mr. NormanMartin of the
Prides Crossing Homeowners Association. He, also, thanked Mrs. Wilberding
for the coffee served at recess.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman declared themeeting adjourngd at 10:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
S nley M. Walker, Secretary
Saratoga p.lanning Commission
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