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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-1968 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION # MINUTES TIME: Tuesday, 10 September, 1968, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION ~ae meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Johnson. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Kraus, Lively, and Smith. Absent: Commissioners Metcalf and Norton. B. "MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading of the minutes of the 26 August 1968 meeting be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. V-320 - Dr. Michael Kowitz, Pike Road - Request for Variance in Connection With Front Yard Setback Requirements The hearing relative to V-320 was not opened. The Secretary read a -communication received from the applicant requesting that V-320 and SDR-775 (under III. F of the agenda) be withdrawn for the present. Commissioner Johnson, with concurrence of the Planning Commission, directed. that V-320 and SDR-775 be considered withdrawn. B. UP-154 - Grand Development Company, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit to Allow Automobile Supply Store Chairman Johnson opened the hearing at 7:33 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing had been mailed and then briefly reviewed this applica- tion. Mr. Frank Neilsen, Property Manager for Grand Development, stated that his company is willing to cooperate with the Planning Commission in any way necessary. Commissioner Smith stated that 1) this is a re-application for an Auto- mobile Supply Store on this property 2) the previous applicant (B. F. Goodrich Company) failed to supply the Planning Commission with a requested list of uses planned for the proposed store'and 3) the applicant should understand that no outside display!of merchandise will be permitted. Chairman Johnson directed the'applicant to submit a list of uses intended for this store. After ~iscussion, Chairman Johnson (7:37 P.M.) closed the hearing for the evening, directed UP-154 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study. Commissioner Smith, on behalf of the Subdivision Committee, recommended that the applicant arrange, with the Secretary, for an appointment on Monday, 16 September 1968. -1- Planning Commission Minutes - 10 September 1968 - Continued III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 26 August 1968 Commissioner Smith stated that the proposed conditions of approval for SDR-732 were ready. The applicant, Mr. Franklin, stated 1) he had met with the Subdivision Committee to discuss the proposed conditions and 2) the said conditions met with his approval. Commissioner Smith, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Johnson,, explained that 1) the General Plan recently adopted by the City calls for path~ays along a number of the creeks in Saratoga 2) no decision has been made as to where these pathways will be or whether they will encroach on private property 3) a short strip on the Franklin property is included in the pathways program according to the adopted General Plan and 4) the Subdivision Committee feels that the City Council should establish a policy relative to pathways. Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) a policy regarding pathways should be established by the City Council 2) the City does not have the authority to use the property along the creeks for pathways 3) the Santa Clara County Flood Control is opposed to pathways along the creeks 4) if the pathways are put in along the creeks they will be at the rear portion of private property which will be an infringement on the privacy of ~he property owners 5) someone riding a horse along the pathways could see into private yards even if a fence were provided and 6) a decision should be made by the City Council to determine a) if these will be pedestrian or equestrian pathways and b) who will. be responsible for maintaining the pathways. Chairman Johnson stated that 1) the recommendations, relative to pathways, made in the Building Site Conmittee Report for SDR-732 are entirely adequate 2) the appointment of the Park Commission recommended by the General Plan has been realized and 3) the Park Commission will have to meet with the Flood Control representative to discuss the proposed pathways. Commissioner Smith stated that the Note relative to Condition II-P included in the Building Site Committee Report dated 10 September 1968 was intended to mean that the City Council should establish a policy regarding pathways before final approval of the tentative map. Commissioner Lively stated he would like to see the wording in Condition II-P left as stated in the Building Site Committee Report of 10 September 1968 and another condition added that would specifically mention that no natural · vegetation shall be destroyed for the placement of pathways. Commissioner Crisp stated he agreed with the suRKestion made by Commissioner Lively and recommended the following wording be'added'.tO'the"'lO September 1968 Building Site Committee Report as Condition II-R: "R. Destruction of natural vegetation along the creek channel is prohibited." The Secretary advised that Condition II-A of the 10 September 1968 Building Site Committee Report relative to SDR-732 be. changed to read as follows: "A. Improve all interior roads to 26-feet wide using 2~-inch A. C. on 6-inch A.B. as required by Director of Public_ Works." ~": "' Planning Commission Minutes - 10 September 1968 - Continued III. A. SDR-732 - Continued _..Th.~_q~irman, with concurrence of the Planning Commission..directed that Condition II-R be_added to the Building Site Committee Report relative to · SDR-73~.and that Condition II-A.be changed as recommended by thg Secretary. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that .the Building Site Committee Report and the attachments of 10 September 1968 relative to SDR-732 be adopted, as amended, and_that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-2", filed 5 September 1968) be ~pproved subject to the condi- tions set forth in said report; motion carried'unanimously. B. SD-759 - Pete Rajkovich, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 112 Lots - Continued from 26 August 1968 Commissioner Smith recommended that SD-759 be continued to allow the Subdivision Committee time to meet with the Planning Committee of the City Council to discuss the problems connected with this application. Chairman Johnson so directed. C. SDR-767 - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 26 August 1968 Commissioner Smith recommended that SDR-767 be continued to await the report of the Flood Control Department. Chairman Johnson so directed. D. SDR-773 - Don Orlando, Verde Vista and Boyce Lane - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots Commissioner Smith recommended that SDR-773 be continued since the applicant has been required~'to:.~submit a new map. Chairman Johnson so directed. E. SDR-774 - Ronald J. Clayton, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Smith briefly reviewed this application. There wa~ noL'one present to.represent the applicant. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that th~ Building Site Committee Report of 10 September 1968 relative to SDR-774 be.adopted:and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 8 August' 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. SDR-775 - Dr. Michael Kowitz, Pike Road - Building Site Approval See II-A. - V-320 on page 1 of these minutes. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-290 - Wells Fargo'Bank, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Identification Signs - Final Design Review Commissioner Lively stated that 1) the Design Review Committee reviewed the proposed signs 2) the drive-Up window sign causes the sign area to exceed the total sign area permitted by the Ordinance 3) the Staff Report, with concurrence of the Design Review Committee, recommends that the appli- 'cant revise some of the signs to meet the Ordinance limitations. -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 10 September 1~68 - Continued IV. A. A-290 - Continued Mr. Don Nelson, representing the applicant, 1) stated he was not in agreement with the Staff Report of 10 September 1968 recommending that there be a reduction in sign area and 2) requested that A-290 be continued to the next regular meeting. Chairman Johnson directed A-290 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Design Review Committee for further study. He thenrecommended that the applicant contact the Secretary and arrange for an appointment with the Design Review Committee to discuss the pro- posed signs. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary gave a summary of items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 4 September 1968, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VI.. OLD BUSINESS None VII. NEW BUSINESS · A. SDR-771 - Manfred G. Kahl, Allendale Avenue - Request for Reconsideration of Conditions The Secretary briefly reviewed this request and stated that this problem could best be resolved between the applicant and the Director of Public Works. Commissioner Crisp recommended that this reqUeS~__be continued off the .... , agenda until the applicant has an opportunity to meet with the Director of Public Works. ' ....................... Chairman Johnson so directed. B. SD-686 - Starlite Ho~es, Pierce Road - Request for Extension The Secretary explained that 1) the request for a one (1) year extension on...~ the approval of the tentative map was timely, but' the Change of Zoning relative to SD-686 has expired and 2) the.City Attorney has stated that the aDDlicant have to obtain an extension for the expired Change of Zoning or file a new ... application to re-instate the zoning necessary. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner'Crisp, to~n~jthe request for extension for SD-686 on the basis that the Change of"Zoning application pertinent to SD-686 is no longer valid .since it has expired; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-716 - Fred Z. Irany, Pierce Road - Request for Reconsideration The Secretary stated that 1) the applicant submitted a letter requesting reconsideration of curb and gutter and 2) this problem could be resolved if the applicant obtained a bond.' Chairman Johnson directed the Secretary to contact the applicant and inform him that a bond for the improvements would be acceptable to the City. Planning Commission Minutes - 10 September 1968 - Continued VII.it::D. SD-607 - Douglas Hines, Pierce Road - Request for Reconsideration The Secretary explained that the applicant submitted a letter request- ing a change in Condition 15 of the Subdivision Committee Report dated 26 August 1968 in file SD-607. He then recommended that the matter be referred to the Subdivision Committee for a report after they complete their study. Chairman Johnson so directed. · VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-679 - Loren L. ManinSet, Palomino Way - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter received from the applicant requesting a one (1) year extension for SDR-679. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner. Smith, to grant a one (1) year extension for SDR-679; motion carried unanimously. 2. Letter From Sam Hernandez The Secretary read a communication received from Sam Hernandez re-emphasizing his conCern--'.of~.the increase of illegal signs throughout the co~nunity of Saratoga displayed on public property. Commissioner Smith stated .t. hat t.he planning Commission at the meeting of 26 August 1968!voted in favor of directing stricter enforcement of sign control. "'': ........... ' ...... B. ORAL 1. Booklet and question Form From Planning Policy Committee The Secretary explained the information (relative to Alternatives for Planning Policy) contained in the booklet received from the Planning Policy Committee and the question form accompanying Chairman Johnson pointed out that each individual member of the Planning Commission is responsible for filling in the question form and returning it to the Secretary. Commissioner Kraus stated that the question form is not difficult and should be returned as soon as possible. 2. Guests Chairman Johnson acknowledged, with pleasure, the preserve of Councilman Sanders, Mr. Bob Ewing, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Dorothy Parker and Mr. Langwill,of the Good Govern- ment and Mrs. Ottenberg;:Of the League of Women Voters. IX. ADJOURNMENT . . The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ ,.~_ ~ ~ i.~ .,,."~:: ~ Stanley M. Walker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission -5-