HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-1969 Planning Commission Minutes CirFf OF S~tRATOGA PLANNING CO[~.IIS.SION
MINL~I'ES
TI~LE: Monday, 22 September 1969, 7:30 P.M~
PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION '
The meeting was called to order by Chairn~an Norton.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: 'Commissioners BaCon, Cri~p, Kraus, Lively~Metcalf, Norton, and' Smith.
Absent: None.
B. MINUTES
· Co:psnissioner Smith moved, seconded by Connnissioner Metcalf, that the reading
· of the minutes of the 8 September 1969 meeting be waived and they be approved
as distributed to the Commission subject to the following changes:
page 3.. .under II. A.. .last paragraph. . .line 1.. .insert "for the
evening" between the words "hearing" and "at";
page 4. . .under !I. B. . .paragraph 3. . .line 1. . .insert "for the evening"
between the words "hearing" and "at";
page 4. . .under II. C. . .paragraph 5. . .line 1. . .change "worthwile" to
"wor thx.~h i le" ·
,
page' 7. . .under II. F. . .paragraph 3. . .line 2. . .change "Gel.very" to "Calvary";
page 9.. .under I!. H.. .last paragraph.. .line 5.. .insert "Lively"
betveen the x,;ords "Commissioner" a~,d "dissenting. '.~;
page 11. .under IV. A. . .last paragraph. . .line 1. '. .change the word
"directed7' to "requested" and delete the word "remove" and insert "take action
on";
page ].2. . .under IV. B. . .paragraph 3. . .last line. . .change the word
"met" to "considered"-;
page 13. . .under IVo G.. .paragraph 4. . .line 1. . .begin the sentence
with "Mr. Entwistle";
page 14. . .under IV. G.. .paragraph 2. . .line 1. . .begin the sentence
with "l~ir. Entwistle"; motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PARKS AND RECRF~ATiON - Element of the General Plan for 1969 - Continued from
8 September !1969
Chairman Norton re-opened the hearing at 7:38 PoM. Chairman F, orton then
introduced a letter sent to the Saratoga Union School District by Mr. Higby,
Assistant to the City ~Ianager, reqL.,esting their comments relative to the
effect the proposed location of the central park ;,~ould have on the proposed
location of an elementary school site.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 22 September 1969 - Continued
II. A o Parks - Contint:ed
Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters read a letter urging the
planning Com:nission to approve the park program as outlined by the
Parks and Recreation CommiSsion..
M~s. Ottenberg, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that
they (League of Women Voters) we,re not particularly concerned about the
location of 'the central park onl~ that one is provided.
[~s. Overacker· stated that she h~s been the observer for the League of
Women Voters at the Park and Recreation Com~.n. ission meetings and she knows
how carefully they have gone over the proposed sites. She further stated
that some of the sites proposed have been subdivided while the plans were
being considered and she hoped the Planning Commission would support the
park program as proposed by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Mr. Miles ·Rankin, realtor, stated that 1) he would like to bring up two
(2) properties that have been recommended low priority park sites ·and 2) they
are shown on the General Plan as'. pathw.aya and buffer zones and includes
sixteen (16) acres across from Paul ~,~sson. He further stated that the
property o~.mers feel that the subject land should be dropped from the
General Plan since the City is not going tO purchase the property in the
near future and the o~er would like to offer the property for sale for
development.
Chairman Norton explained that 1) the Planning Com_.~.ission cannot promise
that the City will buy any prope.rty 2) finances are the City Council's
problem 3) whatever is proposedz on the General Plan it is up to the City
Council and the voters to provide the necessary funds and 4) there have
been parks designated on the General Plan for years that have not been
purchased by the City.
~h~. Rankin stated that if it is ~ho~nn as a park on the General Plan the
property cannot readily be sold.'.
Commissioner Smith stated that even if property is designated for parks the
owner can apply for subdivision approval and the application will be studied
and approved or denied on the basis of the same considerations given to any
other property in the City.
Commissioner Lively stated that the General Plan Committee has met several
times and a report has been prepared. He read the report of the General Plan
Committee dated 22 September 1969 listing all the recommendations of the
General Plan Committee relative ~o .areas· in the park proposal submitted
by the Park Consultant and the Park and Recreation Commission.
Chairman Norton stated he is in Hisagreement with most of what is set forth
· in the General Plan Committee Report relative to Area ~4.
~rs. Wilbur Worden, 14204 Squirr~! Hollow lane, stated that she would like
an explanation of the proposed path~..~ys and equestrian trails.
Commissioner Lively stated that 1) on the existing General Plan it is
proposed that pathways and a buffer area be situated along the creeks
2) the Park and Recreation Commission has not submitted any specific
plan for pathways or trailways; therefore, the General Plan Co~.m~ittee had
no choice but to recommend the ones sho;.m on the General Plan Map be left
unchanged and 3) at the time George D~ay s~:bdivided his land on Allendale it
~,~s pointed out t~a't"'Some equestrian trails could no longer be used as a
result of the development· and this is one of the things that led to the
'pres&'nt std~y" being conducted by the Parks and Recreation Commission relative
to the trails program.
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~Planning COmmission Minutes - 22 September 1969 - Continued
II. A. Parks - Continued
Chairman Norton stated that 1) the use of the parks is really the
province of the Park and Recreation Comanission and it is the place of
the Planning Commission to review only their proposed rec0...,-m~.endations
and 2) the 1968 General Plan recommendation was that a large 6entral
~"ark ~,~s needed in Saratoga,
Commissioner Lively stated that ,the park designation recon~mended in the
General Plan Com_mittee Report of. 22 September 1969 actually provides-
more area than designated in the 1968 General Plan,
Commissioner Lively, in answer to an inquiry from ~. Rankin, stated that '
1) "~ in any of the areas designated as path~..~ys on the General Plan
it is a long-range plan use for the future and 2) if the owner of
the property presented the City ~.~ith a proposed subdivision map the
City would have to take som~ sor't of action.
Chairman Norton stated that labeling a certain property as parks,
pathways, or buffers on the General Plan Map may some~,~at obstruct
development of the property but will not entirely prevent same.
~. Rankin stated that the area along the railroad track and PG&E
right-of-way is a rather wide band and could well be used as a buffer or
park site. He further stated that the subject area could be narrower and
still serve the same purpose.
Chairman NOrton stated that 1) the' area referred to by ~-~. Rankin will be
difficult to develop no matter what the General Plan 1,~ap may designate for
its usage 2) it is a 10w'pri~rit'~"pie~e but since it is a difficult p~:operty
perhaps the City will purchase it some day and 3) along with the PG&E
easement it would be a go~d park sit~'~'
Commissioner Metcalf stated that the General Plan Committee Report is
recommending exactly ~,j~at appears on the General Plan of 1968 relative
to pathways and buffer zones.
Comn~issioner Lively stated that at the Planning Commission meeting of
.8 September 1969 a letter was received asking that the area proposed for
a central park site in the General Plan Committee Report be so designated.
The dispute now is that the property designated for a central park site
in the Park and Recreation recommendation, also, be included in the central
park site.
Chairman Norton stated that the General Plan Committee Report stated that
Saratoga does not need a central park and he feels it is not the function
of the Planning Commission to ~nake such a descision.
Commissioner Lively stated that the Park and Recreation Com:nission
representative at the meeting with the General Plan Co~ittee could
not specifically say where the central park should be located.
Chairman Norton Stated that in any case it is not up to the Planning Commission
to decide anything but the location of the central park especially since the
City Council has engaged the services of a Park Consultant and a Park and
Recreation Com~mission.
Commissioner Lively stated that the General Plan Committee made their
recon~endation relative to the central park location on the basis of the
information available to them.
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g].a~'n~.ng_ Con~,nissiort i.ii,_,uL~.s - 22 S~}L~:mbe~. i~63 -
IIo A. parks - Continued
'Chairman Norton stated that the General Plan Co:.~.,~ittee Report of
22 Septe~-nber ].969 states that Saratoga does not need a central park of the
type described in the Park and Recreation proposal and he questions the
right of the General Plan Con~.mittee to change the recomznendation of the
Park and Recre~.tion Commission. '.
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Comn~issioner Crisp stated that h~ ~.zould like to know xL~hy the City Council
referred the nntter to the Planning Con~ission if they did not
recommen,jation and judger~,ent of the said Commission-.
Chairman Norton stated that as private"citizens the Planning Co~,igpi~ners
could make their feelings kno~.~n, 'but the City Council did refer the park
proposal to the Planning Co~nission because it required a change in the ,
General Plan }~p of 1968.
Commissioner Lively stated that, he felt, the City Council referred the
park proposal to the Planning Commission for their review and if ~hat
Chairman Norton indicates is accurate the only thing the Planning Corrgission
has the authority t'o do is say yes or no to any. proposal. and in that case
the City does not need a Planning Co'~nission.
Cormnissioner Smith inquired if i~ would be helpful if the last sentence on
page 2. . .as follows were deleted:
"We do not feel that a major central park is
necessary or wanted by the majority of Saratogans."
Chairm~n Norton stated that, he felt, the Planning Commission is going
beyond its s~ooe in re~:iting the report of ~b~ Park Consultant
Commissioner Metcalf stated he felt the General Plan Con~ittee ~.zould be
derelict in their duty if they did not make the very best reco~mnendation
allowed by their experience.
Chairman Norton sta~ed he, also, takes issue x.~ith the recom~nendation
e~4~
made in the General Plan Con~n~ittee Report (A~:ea ~ ~ relative to the Oak
.Grove; .that it would be better protected by being sho~.~ as a park on the General
Plan.
Con:aissioner Smith moved, seconded by Com:~issioner l~'aus, to close the
hearing at 8:21 P~M.; motion carried unani~nous!y.
Commissioner Lively moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the
Planning Conm~issioa adopt the General Plan Committee Report dated 22 September
1969 'elan{re t0 the Saratoga Gehez'?.] Plan Review (Parks and Re~,-~aeion
Element) and forx..~rd same to the~City Couz~cil for their consideration with
the recon~mendation that th~ 1968 'Gener~al Plan i. iap be changed in accordance
~.;ith the reco~nendations set forth in said report; motion carried with
Chairman Norton dissenting.
B. UP-170 - Sarato~a Tennis Club, Kqmina Avenue - Request for Usa Permit to
Allow E:~mansion of Tennis Club - Continued from S September 1969
The Secretary stated that the applicant x.zas informed that he would need
more details on his plan; therefore, he asks that this matter be continued
to allow time for submittal of seine.
Chairman 1.iorton directed UP-170 ~ontinued to the ne:~t regular meeting
and the hearing ~-;as not open.~d at this ti~ae.
°Planning CoF~a~ission Minutes - 22 September 1969 - Continued
II. C. UP-172 - Utah Homes, Inc., DeHavlilland Drive - Request for Use Permit to
Allow a Model Home Sales Office - Con~tinued froU! 8 September 1969
The hearing relative to UP-172 was re-opened at 8:38 P.M. The Secretary
stated the~e ~s nothing new in '.the file.
~. Howard Thompson ,~as present to represent the applicant and stated they
would like the requested sales Office to sell the rest of the propertX left
in their subdivision.
No one in the audi'ence wished to cogent.
The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969 reco~n=ending
that the request for the Use Permit be granted.
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Con~nissioner Metcalf, to close the
hearing relative to UP-172 at 8:42 P.M.; motion carried unanimously°.
Coma~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Con'~nissioner CriSp, to adopt the
Staff Report dated 22 September 1969 granting the Use Permit to allow
a-model home sales office on the basis the findings required by Section 16.6
of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 can be made and subject to the conditions stated in
said report; motion carried unanimously.
D. UP-174 - Valley Christian School', Saratoga Avenue - Request for Use Permit
to Allow Classroom Facilities at Westhope Presbyterian Church -
Continued from 8 September 1969 _
Chairman Norton re-opened the hearing at 8:43 P.Mo The Secretary stated
nothing ne~..; had been added to the file.
Mr. Lather, business manager for the applicant, was present and stated
he had no further cormments.
No one else present wished to comnent.
Commissioner Smith read the Subdivision Committee Report dated 22 September
1969 recommending that the subject Use Permit be granted.
Commissioner Smi.th. moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Subdivision
Committee Report dated 22 September 1969 be adopted and the subject Use Permit
(UP-174) to allo~,.~ classroom facilities be granted on the basis the findings
requi~:ed by Section 16.6 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 can be made and subject to
the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously.
E. UP-175 - Fie].d's A~nbulance, Inc., Saratoga-Sunnyva!e Road - Request for
Use Permit to Allow Ambulance Service - Continued from 8 September 1969
The hearing relative to UP-175 ~.:as resumed at 8:47 PoM. The Secretary stated
that nothing new had been added to the file.
Mr o Field, applicant, was present but offered no further conLn~ents.
No one in the audience com~.~.ented..
Conmmissioner Smith read the Subdivision Con~nittee Report dated 22 Septen~ber
1969 reconn~ending that the requested Use Permit be. granted°
Com~.nissioner Lively moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the
hearing at 8:52 PoMo; motion carried unanimously.
Plannin,% Com~.ission Minutes - 22 September 1969 ,- Continued
ii. E. UP-175 - Continued
Con~nissioner ~mith moved, 'seconded by Commissioner Bacon, that the
Sub'division Conn~ittee Report o t d 22 September 1969 be adopted and the
a e
subject Use Permit (UP-175) to allow an ambulance service be granted on
the basis the findings required 6y Section 16.6 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3
can be made and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion
carr led unanimous ly.
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDiVISiONS
A.. SDR-824 - John B. Wa!sh, Herriman Avenue - Building Site ApprOval - 1 Lot
- Continued from 8 September 1969
Commissioner Smith. stated that a'letter of extension from the applicant
is necessary in order to keep this file active until the next regular
me e ting.
~. Walsh was present. and submitted a letter granting the Planning Commission
a'.~thirty day ~extension from the present date of expiration-and requested
that SDR-824 be continued.
In view of the foregoing, Chairn~n Norton directed SDR-824 continued to
the meeting of 14 October 1969.
B. SDR-825 Z. Clyde Standard, Monte Vista ~ive and Via Colina - Building
Si~_e. Approval - 1 Lot i Continued from 8 septemb.er 1969
Co~issioner Smith stated that t~e proposed conditions of approval were ready.
The applicant ~,~s present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions
of approval and questioned condition II~C and II-G and objected to establish-
ing a berm as required in condition II-C. He further stated that he has
discussed the matter with the City Engineer and the Planning Director.
Con~missioner Smith stated that if the applicant would read condition II-H
of the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 September 1969 he would see
that the City is simply asking him to release. the City from any damage
on the lot now proposed for ~]e~e~°Pment and adjoining proper~y.
The applicant stated he, also, .objectsto condition II-H since 1) his lot
does not contribute to any water' flow 2) the water problem comes from
Panorama Drive on do~,m 3) the City is already liable for ~,ater damage in
this area and 4) he engaged an ~ngineer to look at his property and it
was determined that nO ~.mter erosion has occurred.
Chairman Norton explained that the City does not wish to assume any further
responsibility in the subject area and the City is simply requesting (by
condition II-H) the applicant to.release them from any responsibility for
danrage that may be caused by not' fulfilling the requirements of conditions
II-C and II-G~
The appli&ant stated that he is hot agreeable to signin~ such a release and
inquired what other alternatives' were available to him.
Chairman Norton advised the applicant that he could accept approval of the
the subject Building Site Committee Report and then submit a request for
reconsideration of the said conditions; which, will be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and subsequently be referred to the City Council. He
· further stated that if the appliCant felt he could benefit from further
discussions with the Subdivision. Committee the matter could be continued to
the next regular meeting.
Planning Co~nission Minutes - 22 Septembe~ 1969 - Contin~:ed
III. B. SDR-825 - Continued
Commissioner Smith stated that 1). there has been a lot of discussion
relative to the flooding of this property 2) about a year ago the appli-
installed some culverts to relieve the flooding of his property 3) condi-
.~'~n !!TH.(p0~ti°n)'°f the subje~t"~dilding Site Committee Report simply
reiterates ~,~hat the applicant told the Subdivision Committee and 4) condition
II-H states that the applicant may eliminate the requirements of condition -
II-C (portion) and II-G by signing a statement relieving the City of any
responsibility of water damage to his property.
Commissioner Metcalf stated tha~ in reference tO condition II-H it seems
that the Planning Commission does not have the authority to condition a lot
other than the one before them for approval. He further stated that condition
II-H includes an adjacent lot.
The Secretary explained that there has been a history of storm drainage
problems 'on this property and that is why the additional lot is included
in condition II-H.-
Chairman Norton stated that if the City is going to be under-liability
because the applicant will not hold the City harmless from fault then
perhaps 'this property should no~ be developed.
Commissioner Lively suggested tMat condition II-H be eliminated from the
subject report and conditions tI-C and II-G remain as presently stated and
the applicant be left to decide if he wishes to build the berm or request
reconsideration of the conditions.
Commissioner Smith stated that condition II-tt is parallel to one that was
imposed on another application and it was accepted without any problem.
Con~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Building
Site Committee Report of 22 September. 1969 relative to SDR-825 be adopted and
that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 28 August 1969) be approved subject
to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously.
C. SDR-827 - ~'. Donald Hamby, Farw~Jl Avenue - Building Site Approval - ! Lot
Commissioner Smith stated ~hat the proposed conditions of approval ~,~ere ready.
The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed
conditions of approval.
Commissioner Smith reco~ended that condition II-D be amended to read as
follows:
"D. Construct 18-foot wide access road along entire length
of corridor using double seal coat oil and screenings
or better on 6-inch rock base, as approved by Director
of Public Works.'F
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Comanissioner Crisp, that the Building
Site Committee Report of 22 September 1969 relative to SDR-827 be adopted,
as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 8 September 1969)
be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
D. SDR-828 - Dr. John Co:~Jacks ROad - Bui!din.~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
The Secretary stated that the F~re Department has looked at this site but'
they have not acknowledged the fact by letter.
In view of the 'foregoing, Chairman Norton directed that SDR-828 be continued
to the next regular meeting.
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f~annin~ CommisSion Minutes 22 September 969 Continued
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. SS-62 Osterlund EnterpriSes, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Paramount Drive -
Final Design Review - Temporary Subdivision Sign - Continued from
8 September 1969
Commissioner Metcalf stated that t'he Design Review Committee did meet with
the applicant and found his plans !satisfactory.
The Planning Commission read the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969
recommending that Final Design App. roval be granted for SS-62
'Commissioner Metcalf recommended that the Note at the end of the report be
deleted.and that the height of the sign referred to in Condition (e) be
changed to allow 10-feet.
The Assistant Planner recommended zthat Condition (d) be eliminated from the
subject report.
CommisSioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff
Report dated 22 September 1969 be ladopted, as amended, and that Final Design
Approval be granted for SS-62 as s. hown on Exhibits "D" and "E" and subject
to the conditions stated in said ~eport; motion carried unanimously.
B. SS-63 - Utah Homes, Inc., Cox and!DeHavilland Avenue - Final Design Approval
- Temporarl_Subdivision Sign
Commissioner Metcalf stated that this sign will replace an existing illegal
sign. He then introduced the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969 recommend-
ing that 1) Final Design Approval be granted for SS-62 2) 'the size of the
subject sign be limited to 24-square feet and 3) only.two colors be used
on the sign and that there not be an arrow on said sign.
Chairman Norton suggested that a time limit be set for removal of this sign
since it is temporary.
The Secretary stated that there iS an automatic time limit of one year.
Chairman Norton inquired what two 2specific colors are designated for use on
this sign and recommended that a ~ondition (e) be added to the subject Staff
Report as follows:
"(e) Unauthorized sign to be rem'oved i~ediately."
The Assistant Planner recommended that the subject Staff Report be amended to
include Condition ({) as follows:
,(f) Overall height of sign not to exceed 8-feet above grade."
Commissioner Metcalf recommended that SS-63 be continued to the next regular
meeting to allow time for submittal of the color sketches that will be used
for this propose~ sign.
Chairman Norton so directed.
C. A-326 C & I Development Corporation, Kirkbrook Drive - Final Design Approval
- Subdivision Approval - Continued from 8 September 1969
Commissioner Metcalf stated that ~) the subject models will be located on
Kirkbrook Drive and 2) basically.the Design Review Committee has required
that no blank walls be allowed. He further stated that the Staff Report
dated 22 September 1969 recommends that Final Design Approval be granted for
A-326.
Mr. Louie Tracini was present to represent the applicant.
Plan~i~g Commission Minutes - 22 September 1969 - Continued
IV. C. A-326 - continued
commissioner ~tcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that..the Staff
Report dated 22 September 1969 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be
granted for A-326 as shown on Exhibits "B", "C", and "D" and subject to the
conditions stated in said report; ~otion carried unanimously.-
D. A-327 Utah Homes, Inc., DeHavilla~d Drive Final Design Approval -
Subdivision Approval Continued from 8 September 1969
Commissioner Metcalf explained that this in reality will be an ex'poSt facto
approval since a building permit has been issued to a previous 'developer..
Chairman Norton requested that a system be developed to check these matters
more thoroughly in the future.
Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff
Report dated 22 September 1969 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be
granted'for A-327 as shown on Exhibits "A" through "G" and subject to the
conditions stated in said report; ~otion carried unanimously.
E. A-329 - William Wyant, Big Basin way - Final Design Approval Commercial
Building
Commissioner Metcalf introduced the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969
reconmending that Final Design Approval be granted for A-329.
Chairman Norton recommended'that a' Condition (c) be added to the subject
report as follows:
"(c) . Stucco area shown as white zshall be off-white or beige."
Commissioner Smith recommended that the Words "and sound isolated" be
added to Condition (b) of the subject Staff Report.
Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the
Staff Report dated 22 September 1969 be adop'ted, as amended, and that
Final Design Approval be granted for A-329 as shown on Exhibits "A", "B",
"C", and "D" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
F. A-330 - Elgin Capital, Big Basin ~ay - Final Design Approval Conversion
to Office Building - Continued from 8 September 1969
Commissioner Metcalf 1) stated that the Design Review Committee did meet with
the applicant to review the plansZand decided they liked the solid fence better
than the open effect and 2) introduced the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969
recommending that A-330 be grante~ Final Design Approval.
Commissioner Lively stated that h~ preferred the open fence since it has..the
same horizontal lines as the building.
Mr. Henderson, present to represent the applicant stated that there will be
a court yard behind the fence.
Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff
Report dated 22 September 1969 be:adopted and that Final Design Approval be
granted for A-330 as shown on Exhibits "A", "B", and "C" subject to the condi-
tions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously.
· V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Chairman Norton gav~ a summary of item~ reviewed and'action taken at the City
Council meeting of 17 September 1969 with emphasis on matters of particular
interest to the Commission.
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P~anning Commission Minu es 22 Septemberi 1969 Continued
V. Continued
Commissioner Kraus recon~nended that al material and facts relative to a
recom~n~endation made by the Planning Commission and subsequently forwarded to ·
the City Council be made available to the Council in order to clarify the reasons
for decisions or recommendations made ,by the Commission.
Chairman Norton-agreed and further staked that, he felt, this is particularly
important in a matter ~.J~.ere the Council might propose to reverse the reco~mendation
of the Planning· Con,_~nission'.
VI. PLANNING POLICY COb'D~ITTEE REPORT
None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED AbfEND~iENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NS-3 - Re Cluster Development and
Park Dedication
The Secretary stated that it was proposed sometime ago that developers be
all0wed- to dedicate land for co~non green areas and public park use in
order to gain more free park land ~or the City and 2) the proposed amendmen~
would accomplish same. ;
Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary schedule the proposed amendment
for public hearing and, also, request the City Attorney to prepare a final
draft of said amendment.
B.' ACCESSORY STRUCTURES - An Ordinanc~ Amending Article 3 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3,
Pertaining ~o Setback Requirements for Accessory Structures
in Rear Yards of Single Family Residential Zoning Districts
- Referral bv CitI Council
The Secretary stated that the· repor':t relative to this matter had not been
prepared.
Com~nissioner Crisp advised that the· Subdivision Committee is still studying
the matter.
Com~.~issioner Smith stated that the ;Subdivision Co~.nmittee would have a report
by the next regular meeting and requested that the matter be continued until
that time. :
Chairman Norton so directed.
C. ARCHITECTb~-b~L ADVISORY CO~.D%ITTEE - F, eport of Design Review Co~.ittee -
Continued fron~ 25 Au~,ust 1969
Com-'.nissioner Metcalf stated that a ~eso!ution will probably be x.~itten authorizing
the subject Architectural Advisory ~o~itteeo He further stated that the report
submitted by the Design Review Co~'ittee dated 22 September 1969 is a version
~Titten (with some small]. changes) by Ccn~nissioner Smith.
Chairman Norton recommended that the follo~·:ing changes be n'.~de in the subject
report:
page 1. . .under A. (!). . .line 2.: . .change the ~..~ord "and" to "or" and in
line 3. . .delete the x,~ord "professional";
page 2. . .under C. . .change paragraph 1. .to read as follows:
"The Planning Con~mission, its Corm~ittees and the Advisory Co~nittee shall insure
that the proposed plans meet the fQ!lowing architectural objectives and criteria:
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~lannin~ Corn_mission Minutes - 22 Se,otember 1969 - Continued
VII o C. ARCHITECTLT~AL ADVISORY CO~,D%TTEE - Continued
page 2. o .under C. (3).'. .line 1. . .delete "shall, when feasible," and
instead insert the word "should." and under C. (4). . .line 3. . .delete
"shall, insofar as" and instead insert "should if" and in line 4. . .
delete "two (2)" and instead insert "both".
Co~issioner Lively stated that in the beginning it was thought that the
Advisory Con~ittee would be used' only in the Village.
The Secretary explained that t~at idea ~s proposed by the Chamber of
Co~erce.
Co~issioner Metcalf stated that the original draft relative to the
Advisory Committee mentioned only certain districts but after further
study 'it ~.~s decided tl~at all areas in the City ~ould' be included.
Co~issioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the
Design Review Co~mittee Report ~dated 22 September 1969 relative to
creation of an Architectural Advisory Committee be adopted, as amended,
and forwarded to the City CounCil for its consideration; motion carried
unan imous ly.
D. Stoneson Construction Corporation~ Bi~ Basin Way - Request for Credit Toward
the Park and Recreation
Fee In Connection with
Tract 4477 - Continued
from 8 September 1969
Chairn~n Norton stated that if '.the applicant will open various park and
and/or community facilities for public use then a credit (as requested by
the applicant) toward the park and recreation fee should be made.
The Commission read to themselv'es the Staff Report dated 22 September 1969
recommending that the facilitie's designated for public use in tract 4477
be used as credit toward paymen~t of the park and recreation fee.
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Co~nissioner Crisp, that 'the Staff
Report dated 22 September 1969 ~elative to credit tox.mrd park and recreation
fee in connection with tract 4477 be adopted by the Planning Commission and
forx,~_rded to the City Council for their Consideration; motion carried unani-
mous ly. , .
E. A-325 - United Presbyterian Church, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Read and Herr inert
Avenue - Clarification of Staff Report dated 8 September 1969
Comanissioner Metcalf introduced the S[aff Report .dated 22 Scpten~ber 1969
and explained that it was'simply ~fitten to clarify (for the applicant)
the reports dated 8 April 1968 and 8 September 1969 in file A-325 rela-
tive to parking requirements.
Co~nissioner Smith advised that at the last meeting Commissioner Crisp
stated that the parking for the' church is not determined by attendance
but by the number of seats that will be available and the applicant has
not filled his parking requirements.
Comissioner Metcalf stated tha't the applicant informed the Design Review
Co~ittec that he had been given dispensation from meeting the parking'
r e quir emen t s.
The Secretary stated the applicant ~,ms given addi.tional time to meet the
parking requirements and he may have interpreted that as a dispensation.
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VIIo Fo C.-!06 -M.V.S. Company~ Saratoga Avenue -Request for Extension
The Secretary read 1) a comm..u~ication received from ~yor Tyler
stating that the Council is recommending· that Dr. Abrams be granted
an extension to July 1, 1970 for C-106 and 2) a letter from Dr. Abrams
requesting said extension.
Chairman Norton stated that this matter should be reviewed by the
Subdivision Com=~ittee.
Commissioner Smith stated that': he felt that the Subdivision Con~nittee
should~ discuss ·the matter ~,.,ith' the P!anning Committee of the City
Council.
Chairn~n Norton directed the matter continued to the next ~regular
meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Com~nittee for study.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. .Policy re Overhead Utility Facilities .in Pr.oximity to New Subdivisions
The Secretary explained the subject policy (a copy of which
distributed to each Commissioner) re overhead utility facilities in
proximity to new subdivisions that had been for~rded to the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff for their information and guidance by
the City Council.
Co~-nnissioner Crisp explained that the subject policy simply outlines
the requirements the Planning Con~ission has been enforcing all along°
B. P~!~cy on Grantin.~ Use Permits for Subdivision Sales Offices
Com~nissioner Smith sta~ed that· 1) the report dated 22 September 1969
relative to policy on granting Use Permits for subdivision sales offices
is a follow through on a suggestion made by Chairman Norton and 2) the
figures quoted in the report are arbitrarily picked and can be changed.
Con~nissioner Crisp recom,~ended that the Coma~iss~on tentatively· approv~
the report and refer it to the Subdivision Connnittee for discussion with
the Planning Committee of the Council.
Cormnissioner Smith moved, seconde~ by C6mmissioner Crisp, that the
Subdivision Committee Report dated 22 September ·1969 relative to a
policy on granting Use Permitsz for subdivision sales offices be
tentatively approved by the Planning Commission and referred to the
Subdivision Co.toni-tree for conshltation with a committee of the City
Council; motion carried unanimously.
Co Landscape Maintenance Provision
The Secretary read a memo from the City ~nager stating that the City
Council requests the Planning Co~_mission to prepare a procedure which
will assure adequate provision: for maintenance of landscaping planted
in connection ~.~ith subdivision: development.
Chairnmn Norton directed this matter continued to the next meeting and
referred the matter to the Design Revie~,~ Committee for study.
A. ~RITTEN
1) SDR-669 - Frank Pringle~ View Drive - Request for Extension
The Secretary read a letter received from ~'~s. Frank pringle
requesting a one (1) year extension for SDR-669.
Chairman Norton directed the matter continued to the next regular
meeting and referred it to the Subdivision Com~,.ittee for study.
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IX. Bo ~) Reque_st for Ve_terinary ~.o. sp'ital
The Secretary stated that the City of San jose received a
request to locate a veterin~ry hospital ·on Saratoga Avenue
bet~een the La~.~ence Expres"sway and Kosich ~ive. He f~ther
stated that the residents of Saratoga Woods have submitted a
coxm~mnication in opposition~ to the proposed hospital.
Chairman Norton requested the Secretary to take steps to
represent the City in this ~tter and (unless it is something
very unusual) state the City~s opposition to the proposed
veterinary hospital.
2) "'Guests
Chairman Norton noted, with regret, the absence ,of a Councilnmn and
.acknowledged, with pleasure'~ the presence of t.~s~ Ottenberg of the
League of Women Voters, l,~s. Parker and ~,~s. Wilberding both of the
Good Government Group. He,lalso~ thanked both ~s. Parker and
Wilberding for the coffee s&rved at recess.
X. ADJOiNed,LENT '.
Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Stanley M. ~.I. ~k ~ secretarv
saratoga Planning commission
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