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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1970 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COPDIISSION MINUTES TIbiEi Monday, 13 July 1970, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070. TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Norton. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kraus, Martin, Metcalf and Norton. Absent: Commissioners Lively and Smith. B. MINUTES Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Comnissioner Kraus that the minutes of the 22 june 1970 meeting be approved as distributed and that the reading be Waived; motion carried unanimously. II. GENERAL PLAN REVIB~ FOR 1970 Chairman Norton stated that this was an annual matter. The General Plan Committee has prepared a draft report, copies of which are available. There are by and'large not too many changes. Chairman Norton opened the Public Hearing at 7:38 P.M. The Secretary stated that a conmunication had been received on 1J~ly 1970 from Mayor Robbins directing the Planning Commission to consider Senior Citizen's needs in the current review of the General Plan and suggesting that at some time possibly Col. Barco, who had an application before the Planning Commission and City Council for a senior citizens development which was denied, might meet with the General Plan Committee to discuss his project and possibly other locations within the City of Saratoga. Dr. Norton stated that he was aware that the Council had requested that we consider other locations but was doubtful that Col. Barco's proposal would meet with a very sympathetic reception from the General Plan Conm~ittee. Chairman Norton added that the Conm~ittee would be meeting again and suggested that Col. Barco s~zhedule an appointment through the Planning Director. The Planning Director stated that the main request of the Council was to consider senior citizens in general and not Col. Barco in particular. They asked that the General Plan Committee recommend suitable areas for this activity. Chairman Norton pointed out that the General Plan Committee had not had a chance to consider this request and it had just been received and that three members of the General Plan Committee were not present, however, he stated that if anyone present wished to comment relative to this matter they were Welcome to do so. The Secretary stated that a communication had been received from Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Aylaian,- 16210 Matelija Drive, Los Gatos, California stating that they were interested in purchasing property belonging to Daisy Frazier which is located on Fifth Street in back of Mr. Tyler's property and asking that with the development of the Tyler property adjacent to this that the zoning be changed to Visitor Commercial. They also noted that they would be interested in seeing a Parking District formed in this area. Planning Commission Minutes - 13 Jnly 1970 -' Continued The Secretary noted that on the General Plan this property is shown as Multiple Residential Use. The access is from Fifth Street througb tile cormne~_-cial area to Big Basin Way. This is a very small parcel approximately 50' x 150' No one in the audience wished to comment rerative to this matter and Chairman Norton referred it to the Genera]. Plan Committee. The Secretary had received a communication from Sanford A. Berliner, representing Noorudin Billawala, enclosing prints of the site utilization study for his Sousa Avenue property described as Assessor Parcel #7, Book .391 Page 21. The plan provided for a 270-300 bed convalescent hospital (extended care health facility) and approximately 8,000 square feet of medical offices located on the easterly portion of the properties. It was their request that the site utilization be adopted into the General Plan. The Secretary noted that this property was located off Quito Road, north of the Family Shopping Center and that the convalescent hospital would require a Use Permit. Chairman Norton referred the matter to the General Plan Committee. The Secretary had received a petition signed by Prospect High School students expressing concern for tile. problems facing our environment and asking for a network of bicycle parks in Saratoga, similar to those at Stanford. Chairman Norton referred the matter to the General Plan Committee. Chairman Norton suggested that the Commission review the proposed report of the G~neral Plan Committee item by item and those who wished to comment could do so and those who had submitted conununications and wished to speak further could do so as t-i~e Commission reached the appropriate point in the report. He noted that Commissioner bietcalf would speak in the absence of the other members of the General Plan Conm~ittee and that in view of tile new material the Commission would be unable to make a decision at this time. I. I~ND USE A. Residential Chairman Norton noted that no changes had been made in the basic residential category. There was one alteration in the Pierce Road-Ashley Way area. The CoF~ittee recommended straightening the General Plan line to include property now owned by Wilson and designating it as Low Density on the General Plan to act as a buffer zone, thus preventing further encroachment of Medium Density into the Very Low Density area. COmmissioner Metcalf noted that the Committee had given this area very intensive study and had looked at a number of alternate solutions which had been proposed by the staff. None of them seemed to offer the advantages that this one solution does. There is no proposal for access from Ashley. Chairman Norton stated that the General Plan Committee will be holding another meeting and it will be possible to meet with them concern{rig this matter. With regard to existing multiple residential development (apartments and duplexes) 'Chairman Norton noted that no changes had been recommended. The Committee recommended the retention of the current designation for the property at Sixth. Street and Big Basin Way. With regard to a proposal of Elgin Capital to build a shopping center, Commissioner Metcalf referred to the circulation problem and recomnended a professional study. Chairman Norton noted that the Elgin Capital proposal would have provided ample parking for its own use but their use would have made through traffic on Sixth Street impractical. Commissioner Crisp stated that there was a total of 721 actual or prospective apartments in Saratoga and the Committee felt that this was sufficient. If the property remains as discussed, it will mean that another 35 0r 40 apartments could be built within a change of zoning. ~2- Planning Commission Minntes - 13 July 1970 Continued Chairman Norton noted that he could not endorse this reconm~endation. Conunissioner Metcalf stated that the General Plan Cormnittee didn't want to have the property that Elgin Capital Company had in mind becoming a "cork in tbe bottle" as far as through traffic through the village is .concerned. Essentially.the conmittee is reco~ending leaving everything as it is as far as land use in 'this area is concerned until a thoroughfare and parking study is completed for the village area. The Coxm~ittee did not attempt to cover theElgin Capital Company's proposal on its merits. The Planning Director noted that there was a parking plan for the area north down Big Basin Way away from Fifth Street. There is no particular parking plan for the area which is the subject of this discussion. The Conm~ittee is going to look at the circulation pattern as it relates to Big Basin Way and that might invite proposals such as one-way streets or some type of by-passing Big Basin Way. There is no plan for a profe.ssional study at this time, however, the Council might consider this at the suggestion of the Planning co~ission. Co~issioner Metcalf stated that the Conmittee felt strongly that. such a study should be undertaken at the earliest possible date because Big Basin Way is reaching the saturation point. There probably should be No Parking on both sides of the street and the only practical means to alleviate the problem is possible parking areas on either side of Big Basin Way with a lateral access between. Another possibility is one way traffic 'on Oak Street or at Oak Street and St. Charles and Sixth Street. Chairman Norton Stated that this was a point which would be discussed further before any final action would be taken. Mr. Joseph A. Teresi, 12650 Saratoga Avenue stated that he owned the property located .at the south east corner of Bucknail. and Saratoga Avenue (there is a filling station on the corner and the Wire Cage Factory south of the property and a school behin. d the property). It was Mr. Teresi's opinion that the best use of the property would be multiple zoning. 'There are 2.67 acres involved. This property is i~ediately adjacent to and surrounds the gas station. Chairman Norton reiterated that the commission would not be making any decisions at this meeting and suggested that Mr. Teresi meet with the General Plan Co~ittee at the appropriate time. He requested that Mr. Teresi submit a proposal briefly, in writing. B. General Co~ercial C. professional-Administrative D. Industrial No changes from the 1969 General Plan were recommended in these three categories. Sanford A. Berliner, Attorney representing Noorudin Billawala stated' that he understood from an earlier discussion that this'matter had been referred to the General Plan Comettee. He stated there would be ten offices in .their.proposed extended care health facility and in light of the Westmoreland Development this would appear to be an adequate number of offices to serve a 200-300 bed hospital that would ulti~tely be developing, depending upon the Co~ission's action in connection with the Davi Hospital. Chairman Norton pointed out the problem of putting in a strip of professional-Administrative zoning in a residential zoned area; it is possible to have a convalescent hospital but not doctor's offices. ...... Mri' Berliner replied that they fele they would be well advised to proceed on the R-1 "with'a Use Permit. They felt that the highest and best use for the entire northerly portion of Souza Lane would be a convalescent row with me~cal facilities to service approximately 500 beds of ultin~te developmen~ including Davi, Westmoreland and Billawala. They were requesting that ..... the General Plan show that"'Billawala be included in this designation. Ruth and Going have been requested to prepare the property description. Mr. Berliner would like' to meet with the General Plan Co~ittee and in the interim requested that the Co~ission designate the remaining portion of the property adjacent to the Westmoreland Hospital for future convalescent hospital use. 3 - Planning Commission Minutes July 13, 1970 - Continued In response to a question from Co~mnissioner Crisp, Mr. Berliner stated that the plan was to create nine modular buildings with services for non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients. The trend is to extended health care facilities without high'overhead costs such as hospitals ~ve. It is their intention to place certain ambulatory patients in the buildings farthest away from the hub or center and have patients who are presently confined in the Westmoreland Hospital in the ;center building. They have also discussed the possibility of a pediatric care facility ,in one of the .cottages. They have considered the problem of widening Souza Lane and felt that some of the residences would have to be removed at the time the new freeway goes in. The Planning Director stated that the freeway will affect this property rather drastically at least as it is sho~,n~ on the current General Plan. Mr. Berliner noted that he had written to the tlighway Department and they indicated that they are talking about 1976. Noorudin Billawala consider the property ready for .development now and will keep the Highway Department apprised of their plans. Chairman Norton directed the staff to make further inquiries as to the location of this proposed freeway, and stated that the General Plan Conmittee will give all aspects their consideration. No one wished to. cogent relative to the industrial zoning. II. CIRCULATION Chai~an Norton Stated that the professional study to determine the feasibility of peripheral parking districts combined with no parking on Big Basin Way had been discussed earlier. In addition the Co~ittee recon~ended that Fruitvale remain a two-lane thorongh- fare south of San Marcos Road. Co~issioner Metcalf stated that basically th~ members of the General Plan Co~ittee believe that the improvement of highways add to the traffic problem rather than solving it. They would prefer to have the bulk of traffic to the Junior College over the streets they are presently using. The Secretary stated that the City completed a vehicle count, however, the results have not been tabulated. This will go before Council co~ittee very shortly. Chairman Norton directed the Secretary to forward a copy of this report to the General Pl.an Co~ittee as soon as it is in readable form. Co~issioner Martin felt that the traffic on Fruitvale was becoming worse even though the road is not up to standard. There is a proposal for development of property by the Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation which will increase traffic on this road. One of the matters to be discussed is whether: the road to be dedicated will be 30' wide. Mr. Martin suggested that a provision be made for a four lane road. in the future. Chairman Norton replied that if the traffic count did not demand a {our lane width the desire would be to keep it two lanes'. The*conditions have been drafted and it is now up to the City Council to make the decision. There were no other recommendations with regard to circulation. The Co~ittee reconmended collector streets which connect major thoroughfares be so routed as to prevent them from becoming speedways and shortcuts for through traffic. III. POPU~TION The co~ittee noted that the population has been increasing at a greater rate than anticipated in the 1969 General Plan Review. : Co~issioner bIartin asked to return to the ~tter of collector streets and stated that he agreed that major thoroughfares should be routed in a twisty fashion but felt that this did not deter speeders. He felt there should be some way that these streets could be policed to decrease the speed. He noted that there had been three accidents at the corner of Northhampton and Miller during the last month, and wondered whether there were any plans for development of Glenbrook. Chairman Norton ascertained that there was a proposal to run Brookglen through to Cox Avenue. - Planning Connnission Minutes July 13, 1970 ~ Continued IV. SCHOOLS The Co~m~ittee reco~mnended that all schools be%retained as sh~n on the '1969 General Plan and that the City obtain written statements on th~ plans of the various school districts for all Unoccupied property, and obtain the right of first refusal in case such property is relinquished by any of the school districts. Conmissioner Metcalf stated that it was not the intent of the General Plan Conmittee that the City should acquire every available parcel of spare land but rather to ensure that the City is not the last to know when the School District intends to get rid of land that is in fee simple. V. PARKS TRAILS AND PATHWAYS The General Plan Committee recon~ended the second alternative for the Central Park (land south of Redwood School) be removed from the General Plan and the first alternative (Fruitvale, Saratoga to Youth Center) be designated as the primary park and shown as solid green on the General Plan map. Chairnmn Norton st'ated that the Conm~ission had discussed this in'terms of the defeat of the park bonds and were undecided as to what the course of action would be. The Commission agreed that the only action they would care to reconm~end was to remove this floating 20 acre park south of Redwood School. He asked the General Plan Committee to take this request into consideration. VI. ANNEXATION The Committee recommended no change and reaffirmed the policy adopted by tke Planning Comnission on April 14, 1969. They continued to recommend annexation of other hillside areas south and west of the City to gain adequate control over development. Chairman Norton confirmed that the area directly behind the City and up the hill is now recognized as being within Saratoga's sphere of influence by LAFCO. Jack Ybarra, 16576 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95116 representing a group called Confederation de la Raza Unida presented a report to the Planning Commission primarily concerned with what he termed "exclusionary zoning" and the lack of housing for low income and minority groups within the City. A copy of this report was left with the Planning Director. Chairman Norton denied the existence of any undue influence by any groul~s ':~ithin the city and stated there was definitely no policy against providing housing for low income' or minority groups. He referred Mr. Ybarra's report to the General Plan Conh~ittee. Chairman Norton noted that the City's Council's suggestion with regard to retirement communities had been informally discussed by the Subdivision Committee. There was a suggestion that Mr. Miljevich's property might be suitable because it is level, con- venient to shopping, separated by the creek from the single family residential area and provides a buffer. Conmissioner Crisp suggested the property along the railroad track at Saratoga Avenue parallel to the Paul Masson Win~ry. The Planning Director wondered about the Teresi property which is not very large but has some of these same advantages. This is behind the Chevron Station on Highway 85 adjacent to Argonaut. It is approximately 4 acres with access"from Blauer Drive and Highway 85. Abrams property-might also be considered. Chairman Norton closed the Public Hearing at 9:00 P.M. and referred the matter to the General Plan Committee. The matter was continued to the next regular meeting. If the General Plan Committee is not ready to report at the next meeting, the Commission will hear anyone else who wishes to be heard on this matter. B. C-130 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Fruitvale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-1-40,O00" P-C (Single-Family Residential Planned Community) - continued from 22 June 1970 Chairman Norton stated that there was a lengthy communication from James C. Sanders opposing the "P-C" layout requested by th& applicant and favoring the layout by Eldon Beck. He noted that the Subdivision Committee were familiar with the problem.' Planning Co~mnission Minutes - July 13, 1970 - Continued Mr. Lohr, representing Saratoga Foothills iDevelopment Corporation, was present. He thanked the. City Council and the Planning Connnission for giving them the opportunity to review Mr. Beck's proposed development for this area. He agreed with the overall concept and felt that it .was very similar to their.proposal. He stated that in his letter to the City he had attempted to detail those areas in. which there was disagreement with Mr. Beck's proposal. He stressed that from a planning point of view the proposals were 'in agreement. . With regard to the access road..leading out of this property on the east; they have made the required change in order-to save the e×isting trees. He stated that many of Beck's lots had relatively narrow fronts on sloping lots Which would have required some site grading. He pointed out that they had always been very concerned with lot quality because they felt quality dictates the type of house they are able to build. They like to have lots with wide frontage and where the slope is away from the street so that the lots slopes down. From a drainage point of view it is better to build from the top down. He reiterated that they were in agreement from a planning point of view but disagree when it comes to the specific lot layout plan. Commissioner Metcalf inquired as to what was the average slope density of this tract and whether slope density standards had been applied. Mr. Lohr replied that the average slope of the lots is 10% or less in most cases and that this was one of the key features of their plan. Chairman Norton pointed out that an attempt had been made to set the houses on the flattest part of the. property. Commissioner Metcalf stated that he had the same basic objections that he had to the plan when it was proposed in April, where there is a 40 acre tract that. is presently zoned one acre. There have apparently been many treatments of this approximately 40 acre tract since last April but none of these treatments have served to reduce the number of lots and houses that are going to be built. This is difficult terrain. The average slope density is rather high and Commissioner Metc~lf felt in April and still feels that what is being done is simply taking 40 houses and crowding them onto the relatively level portions of the .site by requesting Planned Community zoning. Chairman Norton felt there was a question as to whether slope density standards applied to this area. He felt this was suitable treatment 'which served the public interest as well as the developer's. Conmaissioner Crisp stated that there were two phases to this request one is the rezoning which is covered by a staff report and the other is the Building Site Approval which is covered by the maps governing development of the sites. The Secretary stated that it was the staff recommendation, with concurrence of. _the Subdivision Connnittee, that the subject ap'plication (C-130) for a Change o~f._ . Zoning from "R-i-40,000" to "R-I-4000~' P-C (Single Family Residential Planned Community) be approved and recommended to the City Council subject to the following conditions: (a) The development shall be in accord with the site development plan marked Exhibit B consisting of 1) forty-one (41) residential building"sites 2) common green areas 3) connnunity facilities including a recreation building and swimming pool and a.pitch and putt golf area. (b) Comply with all applicable provisions of Zoning OrdinanCe NS-3.6. (c) Comply with all requirements of Design Review and Subdivision Approval. Mr. Walker stated that. the Maintenance District will be responsible for maintenance and supervision and there is a possibility since the roads are public that they may have a bigger problem than they foresee. 4.8 acres of this area is covered by roads. It was the consensus of the CommisSion that they should act on this matter at this meeting. Commissioner Metcalf reiterated his basic objection that there were too many lots in this planned community development and suggested application of slope density standards. 6 - Planning Co~mnission Minutes - July 13, 1970 - Continued Commissioner Crisp stated [hat the committee did not feel that this property was within the provisions of the slope density resolution. Moved by Commissioner Crisp that the Public Hearing on C-130 be closed, seconded by Commissioner Kraus. AYES: Commissioners Crisp, Kraus, Martin and Norton. NOES: Comnissioner Metcalf. Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at'9:44 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Planning Committee of the CoUncil had asked that the northeast area of common green be dedicated as a potential public park under the terms of the recently adopted amendment to'the Zoning Ordinance allowing dedication of PC open spaces for park land. However, the Ordinance requires the dedication for that purpose of 50% of the conm~on green or more at a minimum so we couldn't make that requirement in accord with the Ordinance. This was considered by the Subdivision Conm~ittee. In the face of the ordinance it was not. put in as a condition.. Moved by Commissioner Crisp for approval 0f Subdivision Committee Report'dated 13 July 1970 in the case of C-130 Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, FrUitvale Avenue Request for Change of Zoning in accordance with the general conditions and specific conditions detailed in that report and as amended in Item 23, seoDnded by Commissioner Kraus. AYES: Conmissioner Crisp, Kraus, Martin and Norton. NOES:. Commissioner Metcalf. Motion carried. Moved by Comnissioner Crisp for approval of staff report dated 13 July 1970 in the case of C-130 Saratoga Foothills Corporation Fruitvale Avenue request for change of zoning from R-1-40,O00 to R-1-40,O00 PC as amended under Condition C and'that this report be forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission,. seconded by Commissioner Kraus Conm~issioner Metcalf stated that he was forced to vote no on this motion because, while he agreed in principle with the request for change of zoning from R-I-40,000 to R-i-40,000 PC, the staff report on which we are voting ties this up with 41 lots and he s~ill considered that 41 lots were too many for this piece of property. AYES: Commissioners Crisp, Kraus, Martin and Norton. NOES: Commissioner Metcalf. Motion carried. C. UP-189 - James R. Davi, Souza Lane - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Convalescent Hospital. Chairman Norton opened the Public Hearing at 9:53 P.M. The'Secretary stated that the notice of Public Hearing had been mailed. The applicant requests a Use Permit to allow the construction of a convalescent hospital at 13395 Souza Lane on approximately two acres of property. There are no communications on file. Mr. Davi indicated he would be willing to attend this evening's meeting ~ut f~lt it would be more useful if he met with the Subdivision Committee. John Hampton, Souza Lane addressed the Commission. He stated that Souza Lane is a cul-de-sac and a narrow one. He stated that there was an existing traffic problem due to the Westmoreland Hospital. Souza Lane.is a privately owned street and there will be a maintenance problem with the additional traffic. He stated that the .proposed hospital will be facing his house. He stated he was also opposed to the other proposal by Mr. Bitlawalla under the General Plan Review. Ross Slade, Souza Lane also referred to the traffid problem and the fact that .this was a private street. He stated that the[16' width was not sufficient for him to back his car out of the driveway onto the street. He felt that it would be necessary to purchase the street and widen it. He was also opposed to the proposed third hospital. -7-: Planning Con~ission Minutes - July 13, 1970 - Continued Chairman Norton stated thai in the absence of the applicant and since it is obvious there are several problems, it would be necessary to refer this to the Subdivision Committee. He therefore closed the Public Hearing at 10:00 P.M. referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee and continued it to the next regular meeting. tle suggested that interested residents arrange to meet with the Subdivision Committee. D. V-348 Ditz-Crane, Goleta Court, Request for Variance to AllOw a Reduction in Side Yard Setback Requirermnts. Chairman Norton opened the Public tlearing.at 10:01 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notice of Public Hearing had been mailed. The applicant is requesting.a variance from the front yard setback for two adjacent lots in Tract 4628 on Coleta Court. The problem was that the two homes which are existing were built in error and an 18~' front yard setback rather than the 25' required. One party is interested in buying a home and does not want to close the sale until the setback error is rectified legally. .The houses were built recently and 'this was an error on 'the part of the City and the builder. The applicant was present and stated that his position was well covered in his letter. Chairman Norton closed the Public Hearing at 10:06 P.M., referred the matter to the Variance Committee and continued it to the next regular meeting. E. V-349 - John Wallace, Lumberton Lane, Request for Variance to Allow a Reduction in Site Area. Chairman Norton opened the Public Hearing at 10:07 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notice of Public Hearing had been mailed and the applicant was requesting a variance to allow 36,895.32 square feet on a lot in lieu of 40,000 square feet for a lot on Lumberton Lane in the Toll Gate Subdivision. He proposes to transfer 3,079.88 square feet of land to the adjacent lot because Lot 32 has been utilizing this portion for a garden and it is of no use to the current owner. The applicant was present and confirmed that the' property, which was on a higher level, was useless to him. Chairman Norton closed the Public Hearing at 10:10 P.M., referred it to the Variance Committee and continued the matter to the. next regular meeting. Chairman Norton called for a ten minute recessl ~II. BUILDING SITES A~N'D SUBDIVISIONS A. SD-791 - Neal Kirkham, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 5 Lots - Revision of Tentative Map. Chairm'an Norton stated that this was a matter which had come before the Commission on an earlier occasion dating from 1968 with reference to a Park and Recreation Fee. Moved by Conmxissioner Crisp for approval Of Subdivision Committee Report dated 13 July 1970 in the case of SD-791 - Neal Kirkham, Sobey Road with the conditions as detailed in that report, seconded by Commissioner Kraus; motion carried unanimously. , IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-156 - United Presbyterian Church, Herriman Avenue and Highway 85 Final Design Review - Request for Extension in Providing 52 Parking Space. s. Commissioner Metcalf stated that there was not a quorum present at the last Design Review Conmittee meeting, however, the staff reports have been written up and he asked the Commission to serve as a committee for Design Review Purposes. The applicant has requested an extension purely for financial reasons. The Committee has added a condition to establish no parking along the north side of Herriman Avenue except for the loading zone. There has been a suggestion to paint the curb red. ~ \ 8 - Planning Commission Minute~ - July 13, 1950 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Metcalf for adoption of the staff report d'ated 13 July 1970 in the case of A-156 United Presbyterian Church, Herriman Avenue and Highway 85 request for extension in providing 52 parking spaces. Further it is reco~nended to the Council that no parking condition stated in the report be officially implemented, seconded by Commissioner Kraus; motion carried unanimously. B. A-350 - Ace Perry, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final'Design Review - Decorative Awning Addition. Moved by Commissioner Metcalf f~r adoption of staff report dated 13 J~ly 1970 in the case of Ace Perry, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and that the official design approval be granted as'set forth in the staff report, subject to the conditions stated therein to eliminate the wording from the front of the awning, Seconded by Mr. Martin; motion carried unanimously. B. A-351 Sandra's Dress Shop, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Final Design Review - Identification Sign. Moved by Con~issioner Metcalf for adoption of staff report dated 13 Jnly 1970 in the case of A-351 - Sandra's Dress Shop, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and that final design approval be granted subject to the conditions as listed in the staff report, seconded by Commissioner Kraus; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary gave a summary of items reviewed and action taken at the City. Council meeting o'n 1 July 1970. Commissioner Kraus stated that he would be unable to attend a Planning Policy Committee meeting along with the General Con~ittee meeting on July 23 in Morgan Hill. He stated that this is an important meeting because they will discuss the joint Planning Council to be formed in Santa Clara County. This would be in the form of a Planning Commission which would have jurisdiction over cities and towns in the County. They will'discuss open space, transportation, Bay land, ].and use, solid waste disposal, sanitation, etc. Councilman Smith and Chairnmn Norton invited any other Commissioners. VI. OLD BUSINESS The Secretary stated that he had two proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, one concerning Time Limit Extensions under conditional reclassification; and one relating to'eliminating lodging houses as conditional uses in R-1 Zones. and amending certain provisions relating to off-street parking facilities. Chairman Norton referred these matters to the Subdivision Con~ittee. The Secretary stated that the matter of heig~ limitations for radio 'towers has been referred to a council committee. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-856 - Charles Guichard, Wardell Road - Request for Reconsideration of Condition Referred to Subdivision Committee. , B. Wells Fargo Bank, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Request to Use Oak Street Exit Gate for Ingress and Egress. The Secretary stated that there was a letter on file and the Wells Fargo Bank Manager was present. The matter was referred to the Design Review Committee, and a representative of the bank will be notified of the date and time of meeting. VIII. CObD~NICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. City Manager's memo with regard to slope density application on the Ross property was referred to the Subdivision Committee. -'9 - Planning Commission Minutes - July 13, 1970 ~ Continued 2. Letter from Veterans of Foreigu Wars, Post ~7390 applying for a use permit to use the building formerly known as the "Prince of Peace Church" located on Cox Avenue in the Quito Shopping area as a meeting. hall. This hall would also be used for other service clubs in the area. : It was the consensus of the Commission that an informal public hearing be held at 'the next regular meeting. B. ORAL - None IX. ADJOUR~[ENT Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mayor Robbins, Councilmen Smith, Bridges and Dwyer; Mrs. Wilberding and Mr. Marshallof the Good Government Group; and Mrs. Ottenburg representing the League of Women Voters. Respectfully submitted Saratoga Planning Commission - 10-