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MINUTES
TIME: Monday, 22 July 1968, 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL GALL
Present: Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Kasner,-Lively, Metcalf,
Norton, and Smith.
Absent: None
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that
the reading of the minutes of the 8 July 1968 meeting be waived
and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission subject
to the following changes:
page 1. . .paragraph 7. .under B. MINUTES. . .line 1. . .add
"SDR-757" between the words "SubdiVisions and paragraph".'· and
in line 2 of the same paragraph. . .change "paragraph D" to
read "paragraph E";
page 1.. .paragraph 8. .under B. MINUTES.. .line 1.. .
change "A-376" to read "A-276"; ·'
page 3. . .paragraph 3~ . .insert "for· the evening" between the
words "hearing and at";
page 3 .... paragraph 7.. .under B. C-116. .line 1.. .insert
"for the evening" between the words "hearing and at";
page 4.. .delete paraRraph 4. .and insert the following motion
between paragraphs 7 and 8: . . "Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded
by Commissioner Johnson to close the hearing at 8:01 P.M.; motion
carried unanimously.";
page 9.. .paragraph 1. .under V. City Council Report.. .
delete the following "The land had been surveyed 30-years ago,
he :said, and, subsequently, the surveyor died.";
page 9.. .paragraph 2. .under V. City Council Report.
"":- change "Commissioner Crist" to read ".Commissioner Crisp"; and
page 9. . .paragraph 5. . .under VI. Old Business. .line 6.. .
delete "it be amended" and insert "that the report be amended by
d e let ing "mid approved"."; motion cart ied unanimous ly.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued
I. C. COmmITTEES
Chairman Norton, on the basis of Commissioner Smith's return from his
trip, delegated the following eommittee assignments:
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE GENERAL PLAN CO~IITTEE
Commissioner Smith, Chairman Commissioner Johnson, Chairman
Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Kasner
Commissioner Metcalf Commissioner Smith
VARIANCE COMMITTEE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Commissioner Crisp, Chairman Commissioner Kasner, Chairman
Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Lively
Commissioner Lively Commissioner Metcalf
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-115 - Edwin E. Cox, Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from
"A" (Agricultural) to "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential)
- Continued from 8 July 1968
The public hearing for C-115 was re-opened at 7:37 P.M. The SeCretary
stated nothing new had been added to the file.
The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Vincent Ziogas of 19185
Bellwood Drive, stated that 1) the proposed homes ·(subdivision applica-
tion SD-766) which will be developed in connection with C-115 will front
on Bellwood Drive and 2) nO fencing is planned for the area of Bellwood
Drive.
Mr. Pete Rose, Vice-President of Brown and Kauffman, stated he would be
happy to answer any questions for the Planning Commission.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968, recommending
that C-115 be approved subject to the recommendations stated in said
report.
Commissioner Crisp 1) called to the attention of Mr. Rose recommenda-
tion No. 3 of above-mentioned Staff Report and 2) briefly explained
subject recommendation to Mr. Rose.
The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated
that the City Council would have to decide upon a date for removal
of the use (Cox Garage) mentioned in recommendation No. 3.
Chairman Norton, after reviewing the Staff Report, directed that in
paragraph 3. . .line 5. .the word "Condition" be changed to "reoomend-
ation" and in paragraph 4. . .line 1. . .add "of 28 June 1968".
~hairman Norton, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Norman Martin of Prides
Crossing Homeowners Association, stated that the approval of this appli-
cation would provide for the complete connection of Miller Avenue and
Brookglen Drive as north-south collector streets between Prospect Road
and Cox Avenue.
At 7:58 P.M. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp,
to close the hearing relative to C-115; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the
Staff Report-dated 22 July 1968, recommending that C-115 be approved, be
adopted, as amended, and that the subject rezoning be recommended for
approval to the City Council on the basis that the request meets the
objedtives of the City of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-3, Section 1.1
and subject to the recommendations stated in said Staff Report; motion
.~.' carried unanimously.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued
'II. B. C-116 - Albert L. Hanson and Clayton F. Thomas, Allendale Avenue -
Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family
Residential) to "R-i-20,000" (Sfngle Family Residential) -
Continued from 8 July 1968
The hearing relative to C-116 was resumed at 8:00 P.M. The Secretary
read a communication filed in support of the proposed Change of Zoning
and received from M~s. Nellie Houston of 18930 Allendale Avenue.
Both applicants were present but had no further comments.
No one else present wished to speak.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending that
the proposed Change of Zoning be granted. ·
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, to close the
hearing relative to C-116 at 8:04 P.M.; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the
Staff Report dated 22 July 1968, be adopted and that the subject re-
zoning (C-116) be recommended for approval to the City Council on the
basis that the application is compatible with action taken on similar
properties in the area and the request is in conformance with the
General Plan; motion carried unanimously.
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek -
BuildinS Site Approval 1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968
Commissioner Crisp recommended that SDR-732 be continued since the
applicant is still involved with Flood'Control requirements.
Chairman Norton so directed..
B. SDR-758- Scott and Associates, Inc., Wardell Road - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot Continued from 8 July 1968
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to allow
the Subdivision Committee time to study the revised map relative to
SDR-758.
Chairman Norton so directed.
C. SD-759 - Pete Rajkovich, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 112 Lots -
Continued from 8 July 1968
Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) he would like the Planning Commission
to review these maps 2) this proposed subdivision is completely upset
Because of a route proposed through this property by the State Highway
Department 3) the City Attorney will have to be consulted for an opinion
and 4) the plan submitted by the applicant does not meet the requirements
-- of the City.
Chairman Norton stated 1) this is a proposed route and will not be realized
for approximately five to ten years 2) it would be futile to approve this
subdivision and subject the tax payer to the expense of making the Highway
Department buy up a group of subdivided lots at a later date-and 3) the
subdivider could be required to plan the subdivision in accordance with
the freeway.
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to the next
regular'meeting to allow time for consultation with the City Attorney.
..Chairman Norton so directed.
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Plannin~ Commission Minutes 22 July 1968 Continued
III. D. SDR-763 - Gaylen Leishman, Pamela Way - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968
The Secretary stated that the applicant had reviewed the proposed
cdnditions of approval and had expressed satisfaction with same.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-763
be adopted and that the tentative'map (Exhibit "A", filed 27 June 1968)
be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
E. SDR-764 - Saratoga Foothills Development, Saratoga Avenue - Building
Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968
Commissioner Crisp stated that due to difficulties with Flood Control
requirements this matter should be continued to the next regular meet-
ing.
Chairman Norton so directed.
F. SDR-765 - George W. Day, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots"
Mr. Vince Faso, present to represent the applicant, stated he had no
objections to the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-765
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 28 June
1968) be approved subject to the conditions.set forth in said report;
motion carried unanimously.
G. SD-766 - Brown and Kauffman, Cox Avenue - Subdivision Approval -
116 Lots - Continued from 8 July 1968
Mr. Rose, Vice-President of Brown and Kauffman, stated that 1) Condition
II-5 of the SubdiVision Committee Report dated 22 July 1968 should be
changed to read:
~'5'~' 'N0 direct access allowed onto Cox Avenue
from Lots 1, 4, 85, 94, 95, 104, 105, 112,
and 113."
and Condition 7 should be deleted in order to provide a bargaining
point for the subdivider in their dealings with the Brookside Club
concerning the matter stated in said condition.
Chairman Norton directed that Condition 5 be changed as recommended by
Mr. Rose and then suggested that Condition 7 remain in the 22 July 1968
report and that the applicant discuss this matter with the Brookside Club
and if no agreement can be reached the applicant then request reconsider-
"ation of said Condition.
Commissioner Kasner stated that he felt this Condition 7 provided the
-° Brookside Club with a definite advantage and left the subdivider at a
disadvantage.
Commissioner Crisp stated that the Brookside Club would be the only one
to benefit if Condition 7 is imposed and it should, therefore, be deleted
to allow the subdivider some bargaining power.
PlanninS Commission Minutes 22 July 1968 - Continued
III. G. SD-766 - Continued
Chairman Norton directed (in order for the City to maintain some
~ontrol relative to this matter) that Condition 7 remain in the
Subdivision Committee Report of 22 July 1968 with the understanding
that the applicant (after discussing the'matter with the Brookside
Club) is free to request reconsideration of said Condition.
Mr. Rose advised that Condition 12 should be changed to.read as:follows:
"12. Provide pedestrian walkways on Cox Avenue and on East side of
Miller Avenue."
He further stated that Mr. Cox (adjacent property owner) has requested
exemption from Condition 14 for the property along the front of his
home (on Cox Avenue) in order that his landscaping not be disturbed.
Commissioner Metcalf pointed out that if this area is not improved a
traffic bottle-neck will result.
Chairman Norton directed that Condition 12 be changed as requested ...........
by Mr. Rose, but Condition 14 remain as presently stated in the Sub-
division Committee Re'port of 22 July 1968.
Mr o Jack Kuzia, McKay and Somps, in answer to an inquiry from Mr.
Michael Murray..of BeIlwood Drive, stated that the building sites in
the proposed subdivision will be approximately l~-feet to 2-feet
above the curb.
Chairman Norton explained that the subject of two-story homes for this
subdivision will be considered at the time of Design Review Approval.
The Secretary stated that Condition 8 should be changed to read as
follows:
"8. Provide decorative wall including tree planting and other landscap-
.". ing along Cox Avenue as approved by Planning Director and also the
area on Miller designated not a part of this subdivision."
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Subdivision Committee Report of 22 July 1968 relative to SD-766 be
adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-i" filed
28 June 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said
report; motion carried with Commissioner Kasner abstaining.
H. SDR-767 - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot
Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to the
next regular meeting since the required information had not been sub-
mitted by the Flood Control Department.
Chairman Norton so directed.
I. "'SDR-768 - Charles E. Harden, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot
-- The Secretary stated that the applicant had seen the proposed conditions
of approval and had expressed satisfaction of same.
Commissioner Lively pointed out that there is a problem relative to tree
removal in connection with this building site.
The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Johnson, stated
that a report of the research made by the City Attorney relative to tree
removal will be mailed to the Planning Commissioners as soon as possible.
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PlanninE Comn~ission Minutes 22 July 1968 - Continued
III. I. SDR-768 - Continued
Commissioner Lively recommended that a condition concerning the removal
of existing trees be added to the Building Site Committee Report dated
22 July 1968 in connection with $DR-768.
The Secretary recommended that the following condition be added to the
Building Site Committee Report:
"F. Trees shown on tentative map not to be removed
without approval of Director of Public Works."
Chairman Norton so directed.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-768,
be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed
12 July 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said
report; motion carried unanimously.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Commissioner Johnson, due to a previous committment, left during the recess.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review - Revised
Parkin~ - Continued from 8 July 1968
The Secretary advised that the applicant's architect, Mr. Warren Heid,
submitted a request to have the Planning Commission discuss A-238 and
A-266 at the end of the Design Review agenda.
Chairman Norton so directed.
B. A-250 - Dr. Warren Sturla, Village Drive - Final Design Review - Medical
Village Lot 7 - Continued from 22 May 1967
Commissioner Kasner explained that a decision is required to determine if
this is a one-structure-building or a multiple-structure-building.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending
that Final Design Review be granted as shown on Exhibits "A-I" and "C".
Commissioner Kasner explained that 1) the applicant has provided structures
with two ~mlls and one continuous roof to meet the requirements of the City
2) these connecting areas will not serve as offices; however, they do con-
stitute a"structure and 3) these areas will be used for storage .or air-condi-
tioning equipment.
Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) in his opinion this proposed development
must be considered as threq.Sepa~ate structural units on one site and 2) the"
~lans, as submitted, would not conform with'the requirement that this area
be developed in accordance with the R-1 District.
-- The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Smith. stated a
single family residence connected to an accessory structure with a roof
would'-be'considered as one structure.
After discussion, Commissioner Kasner.moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively,
that the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 be adopted and Final Design Approval
be granted A-250 as shown on Exhibits "A-i" and "C" subject to the conditions
stated in said report; motion carried unanimously..
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!~ Plannin,~ Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued
i~ IV. C. A-265 Luceal Westmoreland, Sousa Lane Final Design Review
,i Reconsideration o'f Desi~n of Boarding House
Commissioner Kasner explained that this proposal is for a single-story
structure instead of the two-story structure originally planned.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending
that A-265 be approved on the basis of Exhibit "A-i".
Chairman Norton directed that in paragraph 2. .line 3. . .the Staff
Report relative to A-265 the words "as shown on" should be replaced
with "on the basis of".
The Assistant Planner stated that the following condition should be
added to the subject Staff Report:
"2. Landscaping as shown on Exhibit "A".".
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt,
as amended, the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 and to grant Final' Design
Approval on the basis of Exhibit "A-I" and "A" and subject to the condi-
tions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously.
D. A-266 - City of Saratoga, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review -
Addition to City Hall and Council Chambers - Continued from
27 November 1967
See A-238 above.
A-281 - Dr. John Oliver and Alan Alameda, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final
Desi,~n Review - Mortuary Building - Continued from 24 June 1968
Commissioner ICasner explained that 1) the Design Review Committee is
concerned with the incompatibility of this building with others in the
area and 2) if a mutual color scheme could be worked out the buildings
would be aesthetically more acceptable.
Chairman Norton stated that 1) the colors proposed for the mortuary
are fairly light and 2) the appearance of the mortuary is more important;
therefore, Dr. Oliver should be asked to conform with the mortuary colors.
The applicant, Mr. Alameda, stated that Dr. Oliver had agreed to find
colors that would be compatible with the colors shown on Exhibit "D" in
file A-281.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending
that Final Design Approval be granted for A-281 on the basis of Exhibit
"A-3" and "D".
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt the
Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and to grant Final Design Approval for
A-281 as shown on Exhibits "A-3" and "D" subject to the conditions stated
'in said report; motion carried unanimously.
F. A-289 - First National Bank Building, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review -
-- Identification Sign
Commissioner Kasner advised that the Design Review Committee has some
misgivings about 1) the colors proposed for this sign and 2) the on
street location of the sign.
Commissioner Metcalf recommended that setback requirements be established
for this type of sign.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued
IV. F. A-289 - Continued
The Secretary stated that 1) the First National Bank is attempting
to create a uniform type sign for'their bank and 2) the bank has
installed the proposed sign at some of their other locations.
Commissioner Kasner reconnnended that this matter be continued to
allow time for further study.
Chairman Norton so directed.
A. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review - Revised ~ Parking - Continued from 8 July 1968
Continued from beginning of Design Review Agenda.
.The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report recommending that Final
Design Approval be granted as shown on Exhibit "A-2" (plot plan only).
Mr. Held, architect, explained the plans and exhibits submitted to the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kasner advised that because of traffic and other problems
that may arise the applicant did not want any parking in the rear of
the building..
Chairman Norton recommended that as much of the area as possible be
paved without cutting down any trees.
Commissioner Metcalf stated that the Design Review Committee was not
aware that there would be less. than fifty-two parking spaces available.
Mr. Heid stated that fifty-two parking space could be made available,
but it was his understanding that only thirty-nine were required.
Chairman Norton recommended that Exhibit "A-2" in file A-238 be approved
and the number of parking.spaces be determined at a later date.
After further discussion, Commissioner Kasner moved, to approve the basic
concept of Exhibit "A-2" in accordance with the Staff Report dated 22 July
1968 with the understanding that the number of parking spaces will be
determined at a later date; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Lively
and carried unanimously.
D. A-266 - City of Saratoga, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review -
Addition to City Hall and Council Chambers - Continued from
27 November 1967
Continued from earlier part of Design Review Agenda.
Commissioner Kasner stated that the revised plan submitted by Mr. Warren
Held, architect, meets all the requirements previously stated by the
various Committee members.
The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending
that Final Design Approval be granted for A-266.
After review of the proposed plan, Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by
Commissioner Lively, to adopt the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and to
grant Final Design Approval as show-n on Exhibit "A-2".in accordance with
said report and that this reco=~endation be forwarded to the Planning
Committee of the City Council for its review; motion carried.unanimously.
Plannin~ Commission - 22 July 1968 - Continued
V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
The Secretary gave a brief summary of items reviewed by the City Council
meeting of 17 July 1968. He further stated that the City Council, after
considering the application for Change of Zoning by Wayne Pendergraft (C-ill)
and E. F. Gouveia (C-113), referred both applications back to the Planning
Commission for further study.
After discussion, Chairman Norton referred both C-Ill and C-113 to the
Planning Department Staff for review of same and directed that a report
be prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. C-80 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to Add
Additional New Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the
Conditional Community Cos~ercial Zoning - Continued from
8 July 1968
The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant in which he
requests that the following uses be added to the list of uses permitted
under his Conditional Community Commercial Zoning:
1. Poodle Grooming Salon
2. Office Uses
3. Tea Room and Fountain
4. Manufacturers Representative
The Secretary then stated that ~. Neale has verbally requested an addi-
tional use for a two-chair barber shop.
Chairman Norton 1) advised that the barber shop request could not be
considered at this time since it is not included as part of his formai
request and 2) referred the added request to the Subdivision Committee
for study and directed same continued to the next regular meeting.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending that
Office Uses and Manufacturers Representative be approved and the request
for Poodle Grooming and Tea Room and Fountain be denied.
F~. Neale stated 1) office tenants were not easy to find 2) he had
plenty of parking at Neale's Hollow and 3) the owner of the Poodle
Grooming Business has already made a deposit for the rental of a shop.
The Secretary explained that Poodle Grooming iS already permitted in
the Commercial Service Zoning District (C-S) and will be permitted in
the new Visitor Commercial Zoning District (V-C). He further stated, in
answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that Poodle Grooming
is a use considered to be related to veternarian; therefore, should be
located in the Commercial Service Zoning District.
'The potential operator of the Poodle Grooming Salon stated that 1) the
business would include only the grooming of animals 2) the clients would
drop their animals and go on; therefore, no additional parking would be
required 3) there will be about six to eight animals in the shop at one
time 4) the other shops they o~ed in Los Altos and Palo Alto have been
operating for some time and no complaints have been received and 5) if
sound proofing becomes necessary they will 'be happy to provide same.
F~. Neale stated that 1) the walls at Neale's Hollow are fourteen-inches
thick with a fiberglass ceiling in the units; therefore, noise should not
be a factor and 2) he would not endanger his inves[ment by having undesireable
tenantS.
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VI.. A. C-80 - Continued
Chairman Norton recommended that the Staff Report relative to this
matter be amended to grant the additional use of a Poodle Grooming
Salon.
Conmaissioner Crisp stated that the decision to deny the Poodle Grooming
Salon was based on the fact that another area (Commercial Service (C-S))
already permitted Poodle Grooming.
Chairman Norton moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, to amend the
Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 (in file C-80) to approve the addition
of Poodle Grooming Salon to the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning
(Neale's Hollow); motion carried unanimously.
Coma~issioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt,
as amended, the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and that this action
be for~rded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Planning
Commission; motion carried unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. SD-746 - Dr. Michael Stepovich, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval -
21 Lots - Reconsideration of Conditions
The Secretary stated that 1) the applicant's representatives were
present earlier 2) since no action was to be taken this evening they
stated they would arrange an appointment to meet with the Subdivision
Committee and 3) this request should be continued to the next regular
meeting.
Chairman Norton so directed.
VIII. CO~DR/NICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
1. UP-109 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Miljevich Drive
- Request for Extension
The Secretary read a request received from Mr. Jerome J. Lohr request-
ing a one year extension for UP~109.
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Comnissioner Crisp, to grant
a one year extension for the model home sales office on Miljevich
Drive (b~-109); motion carried unanimously.
2. Mr. and b~s. Allan Boyce~ Boyce Lane - Request for Clarification of
Zoning Boundaries - Continued
from 22 July 1968
The Secretary passed out (to the Planning Conm~ission) a communication
received from ~. and ~s. Allan Boyce of Boyce Lane requesting
" re-alignment of the zoning line on the west boundary line of their
property.
The Secretary explained that 1) ~. and F~s. Boyce felt that the
established zoning boundaries are inaccurate 2) the Zoning Ordinance
states that the Planning Commission can rectify the zoning boundaries
where they are in dispute and 3) if the Planning Commission does not
find sufficient .evidence to change the zoning line the Boyce's will
hay% to apply,for 'a Change of Zoning.
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VIII. A. 2. }~r. and Mrs. Al!an'BoVce - Continued
Mr. and Mrs. Boyce eziplained that 1) they were not a, ware of the
two different zoning lines on their property 2) they discovered
the zoning line while studying the Verde Vista Road Improvement
and 3) their property will be affected financially by this dis-
crepancy.
~s. Boyce then inquired how the Planning Commission could change
the zoning line without benefit of public hearing. She sited the
Sarahills area (Russell Bate property) as an example.
~he Secretary explained that the City Attorney (in the Bates case)
ruled that since the majority of the property was zoned R-1-12,500
it could be subdivided into those size lots without a public hear-
ing.
Chairman Norton advised that the ~entire Sarahills area could have
been subdivided as R-i-i2,500 lots so the zoning line was adjusted
to go do~ the middle of Sarahills Drive.
After discussion, Chairman Norton directed the Staff to review this
matter and report to the Subdivision Committee who in turn will re-
port to the Planning Con~nission.
3. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack's Road Building Site Approval -
2 Lots - ReOuest for Extension
The Secretary read a letter received from Dr. Cox requesting a
one year extension for SDR-678.
Commissioner Smith moved, .seconded by ConLmissioner Metcalf, to grant
a one year extension in connection with SDR-678; motion carried unani-
mous ly.
B. ORAL
~I~YOR HARTM.~N
Comanissioner Crisp recommended that a letter of sympathy be sent to
Mrs. Hartman expressing the s>~npathy of the entire Commission on the
passing of her late husband M~yor Kenneth R. Hartman.
Commissioner Johnson recommended that the Planning Commission Minutes
reflect the deep loss that will be felt by Mayor Hartman's numerous
associates and friends.
It was decided, after a unanimous decision by the Planning Cormr~ission,
that Chairman Norton and the Secretary would write a letter to F~s.
Hartman (on behalf of the Planning Commission for signature by the
Chairman) expressing the regret of the entire Commission on the untimely
death of her husband.
GUESTS
.Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman
D~yer, Mrs. Ramke and }ir. Merkel of the Good Government Group and Mr.
Norton F~rtin of the Prides Crossing Homeowners Association. He, also,
thanked Mrs. Ramke for the coffee served at recess.
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IX. ADJOIIR~'!ENT
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
lker, Secretary
Saratoga Planning Comfnission
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