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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-1971 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 25 January 1971, 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 by Vi~e-Chairman Lively. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fagan, Kr~us, Lively, Marshall, Martin, Metcalf, and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the reading of the minutes of the 11 January i971 meeting be waived and they be approved as distributed to the. Commission with the following changes: page 3. . .last paragraph.. .last' line. . .delete "since it is located in the Village area." page 5.. .under Resolution No. 117.. .line 1.. .correct spelling of "outstandingly". C. WELCOME Vice-Chairman Lively introduced newly appointed Commissioners Roderick V. Fagan and Gerald S. Marshall. He ~'emarked that Commissioner Fagan, Manager of Employee Relations~at General Electric, Co., ~ms former president of-~the Saratoga Park Woods Homeowners Association, served on the Personnel Advisory Committee for the City of Saratoga and is a volunteer attorney for Legal Aid Society. He then observed that Gerald.~S.'..Marshall, Programs Manager for GTE-Sylvania~s Western DiviSion, is a member of the West Valley College Citizen's Advisory Board and now serving as Vice-Chairman of the Board and is a member of the Good Government Group. The Vice-Chairman then congratulated Commissioner Smith on his reappointment to a second term on the Commission. D. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Commissioner Smith nominated Commissioner ~ively for Chairman of the PlanniDg Commission for 1971. Commissioner'Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Lively abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Krau% that the Secretary be directed to record a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Lively as Chairman of the Commission for 1971; motion carried with Commissioner Lively abstaining Commissioner Kraus nominated Commissioner Smith as Vice-Chairman of the Commission'~for 1971. Commissioner Martin moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Smith abstaining. It was moved by CommiSsioner Kraus, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Secretary be directed to record a unanimous ballot for Commissioner 'Smith as Vice-Chairman. of the Commission for 1971; motion carried with Commissioner Smith abstaining~ -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 25 January 1971 - Continued C. ELECTION - Continued Commissioner Smith nominated Stanley M. Walker, Planning Director as Secretary of the Commission for 19171. Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that nominations be closed; motion carried unanimously. It ms moved by Commissioner Smith] and seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Secretary be directed to recor"d a unanimous ballot for Stanley M. Walker as Secretary of the Commission for:. 1971; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded'. by Commissioner Kraus, that the Commission express its appreciation for the e'fficient service rendered !to the Planning Commission in the past year by Mrs]. Joan Loher, Recording Secretary; motion carried unanimously. D. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Commissioner Lively then made the following Committee Assignments with the alternates as noted: SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE GENERAL PlAN COMMITTEE CommissiOner Smith, Chairman Commissioner Metcalf, Chairman Commissioner Fagan Commissioner Martin Commissioner Eraus Commissioner Smith Alternate ~ Alternate-: Chairman Lively Commissioner Eraus VARIANCE COMMITTEE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Commissioner K~aus, Chairman Commissioner Metcalf, Chairman Commissioner Marshall Commissioner Marshall Commissioner Martin Commissioner Martin Alternate: Alternate: Commissioner Fagan Commissioner Fagan Commissioner Martin commented that since the Subdivision Committee has a great deal of work perhaps some of their load could be relieved by redistri- buting some of their assignments. 'He suggested that the Change of Zoning applications be assigned to the General Plan Committee. Commissioner Smith stated that if the work load increases and the Subdivision Committee finds it oppressive then .the members of the Committee will notify the Chairman. Commissioner Metcalf advised he may be gone the entire month of May; therefore, he would like to meet with the General Plan Committee on Saturday, 30 January 1971 to formulate some plans for the forthcoming General Plan Review. Chairman Lively fequ~.sted the Secretary to schedule, in the early part of March, a Study Session relative to the General Plan. E. PlANNING POLICY COMMITTEE : Commissioner Eraus, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Lively, stated that he would continue. to serve as the Planning Commission representat:ive to the Planning Policy Committee. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-137 - Alfred F. Dumas, Inc., Pros. pect Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I~10,000'' (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" "P-C" (Single-Family Residential ~Planned Community) - Continued from 11 January 1971 The hearing was re-opened at 7:47 Pc.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file. Planning Commission Minutes - 25 Janetory 19;71 - Continued II. A. C-137 - Cpntinued Mr. Bob Mathot, applicant's repres.entative, stated that 1) the problem is the same as it was the last time the matter was discussed with the Commission and that is the number of units 2) the property is bordered by Prospect Road, the future free~ay and Blue Hills Subdivision 3) it is triangular in shape with very limited access and with no access to the East or West 4) the plea~for twenty two (22) units is based on the fact that the plan, as proposed, would allow for 4.8 acres of open space that would be planted and then cared for by the Homeowners Association 5) it is proposed that the streets be public and the swimming pool and open area be maintained by the Homeowners Association 6) with the twenty two (22) units coverage would be less than .98 acres 7) the ordinance does not formally state how many units are allowed under "P-C" zoning 8) on the basis of regular zoning!sixteen (16,~ '! units would be allowed and 9) at least twenty two (22) units are'neCessary to afford, financially, the open space and recreation area. Commissioner Martin inquired about' the annual cost per homeowner for the maintenance of the pool and open area. Mr, Mathot stated it would be approximately $40,00 to $50.00 per month for e a c h :Lind iv id ual home own e r. Chairman Lively explained that the cost is really not the concern of the Planning Commission.;uhowever, the number of units is and that must be the concern at this time, Commissioner Smith read the Subdivision Committee Report dated 25 January 1971 recommending that the subject '!request for Change of Zoning (C-137) be denied. Commissioner Martin asked what the lot size would be on a sixteen (16) lot subdivision for this property. Commissioner Smith answeredt~h~'t they Would be approximately 10,000 square foot lots. Commissioner Martin stated that the map shows some lots to be greater than the 10,000 square foot lot size. The Secretary explained that this i's due to the odd shape of the property. Commissioner Martin asked what maximum number of lots ;,does the Subdivision Committee feels coeld be planned for the subject property. Commi. ss,~oner Smith explained that 1) . on the basis of a recent City Council suggestion a "P-C" Zoning might increase the normal subdivision yield by about' 10% 2) . the case ~as one in which the applicant had requested seventy two (72) lots 3) the .City Council affirmed the Planning Cormaission reconunend- ation for denial and suggested the applicant consider fifty (50) lots and 4) . the purpose of a "P-C" Zoning is not to increase density. Commissioner Martin stated he agreed with the City Council on the aforementioned ruling; however, he felt, this application is a different situation. Commissioner Lively stated that the;City has to be careful in how the "P-C" zoning is allowed to be used and advised he is in agreement with the Subdivision Committee Report. Commissioner Martin stated he agreed.; however, this property is a difficult triangular piece and, he feels, the'Planning Commission should take this into consideration. He further stated that, he felt, "P-C" zoning would be a proper zoning for the subject property. -3- Plannin~ Commission 'Minutes - 25 January 1971 - Continued II. A. C-137 - Continued Commissioner Kraus commented that a "P-C" zoning could be approved allowing sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) units, but not for twenty two units as proposed by the applicant~ Commissioner Smith advised the Subdivision Committee did meet with the applicant several times and initially considered the applicant's request for twenty seven (27) units and !~ft'~['~rbitration the number of units were reduced to twenty two units and how there is an impasse ~i~ce the Subdivision Committee fees that twenty two units would be too big/ a percentage increase over the normal subdivision ~ the same piece of land. Commissioner Smith moved seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the public hearing relative to C-137 at 8:12 p.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to adopt the Subdivision Committee Report dated 25 January 1971 relative to C-137 and recommend to the City Council that the subject application for Change of Zoning be denied on the basis that the proposal does not meet the objecives of Article 1, Section 1.1 of Ordinance NS-3; motion carried unanimously. B. C-139 - Malachy J. Moran, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-20,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" "P-C" (Single-Family Residential. Planned Community) - Continued from 11 January 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 8:13 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file other than the revised map. Mr'~ Moran was present and stated that 1) the original application requested rezoning of the entire property a~d a little misunderstanding resulted 2) he now requests the revised Change o£ Zoning for only that portion of the property that will actually be rezoned and based on total acreage it would be a fraction less than the origiDal request 3) the topography basically has two level areas, the upper area near Saratoga Avenue and the lower area near Lannoy Court and there is not a gradual change, but rather a sharp slope 4) the access is constrained on all four sides - on the Saratoga Avenue side there are sixty (60) some trees and two houses - the only way to provide access there is to'move "'~garage 5) economically it would not be feasible to develop the subject property under the existing "R-I-20,000" zoning and 6) in requesting the subject zoning he would maintain essentially the same density as shown in the General Plan. The Secretary, in answer.to an inquiry from Chairman Lively, stated that it is not necessary to renotice the Change of Zoning since the applicant is asking for.~7. eHa_.n. ge oTZ~i~g on a lesser area khan was originally requested. Mr. Allen Morgulis, 19861 Lannoy Court, stated that 1) he would like further opportunity to look at the new proposal since he and other residents of the area did object to the original proposal 2) the first plan showed some abrupt changes that would aesthetically affect the other homes in the area 3) he and his neighbors studied the original Change of Zoning request befDre-.voicing any objections and 4) it is their desire that the General Plan be well retained. Chairman Lively.explained that the matter will be referred to the Subdivision Committee and the plans will be a~ailable for review. Mr. Joseph M. Zerboni, 19951 Lann0y Court, inquired if the communications filed relative to the original request will, also, apply to the revised request or will it be necessary to submit additional communications2 The Secretary stated that, actually, those items that were submitted in opposition, it would be up to those people to reinstate them if they choose to do so. ; Commissioner Smith recommended that a notice be sent to residents within 500-feet of the subject property;iso, they can be made aware of what is h~ppening. -4~ Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 25 January 1971 - Continued II. B. C-139 - Continued Commissioner Martin agreed that this would be a good idea to point out that it is a Tevised proposal. " 'The Secretary stated that it ms his understanding that the basic lot lay-out is still the same. Mr. Moran stated that 1) yes the basic lay-out is the same 2) the cross-hatched area in the paper did~erroneou~i'~'i show the two "R-1-20~'Q00" lots with houses on them as being rezoned to "~-1-10,000" and 3) the objections have been to the increase in the density and he has tried to show that he is going to maintain the same low density for the property as indicated onethe General Plan. Chairman Lively closed the hearing[ for the evening at 8:32 P.M., directed 8-139 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study. C. C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from '~t' (Agricultural)'to ~'C-N" ~ei~hborhood-Commercial) '- Continued from 11 January 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 8:33 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the 'file. No one ms present to represent th:e applicant and no one in the audience wished to comment. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 25 January 1971 recommending that C-140 be denied. Commissioner Martin stated that at' the last meeting there was some question as to whether this property was included in the original Master Plan approved under the Use Permit for the church and he is'wondering if this matter has been resolved. The Secretary explained that the original Master Plan was reviewed and it ms found that the subject property was designated for recreation and open space use by the church and there 'were no buildings shown for the property on the Master Plan. Commissioner'Martin remarked that ff there is a change in the Master Plan it would require a change in the Use Permit. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded' by Commissioner Fagan, to close the hearing relative to C-140 at 8:40 zP.M.; motion carried unanimously~ Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to adopt the Staff Report dated 25 January 1971 relative to C-140 and recommend to the City Council that the subject application for Change of Zoning be denied on the basis the objectives of Section 1.1 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 cannot be met for the reasons stated in Said report; motion carried unanimously. Do UP-198 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Miljevich Drive - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales Office Chairman Lively opened the hearing in connection with UP-198 at 8:41 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notice of Hea~ing was mailed and the applicant is requesting a model home sales office for Lot 2 in Tract 4825. Commissioner Smith stated that it .seemed the Planning CoL~m~ission did have a policy that no model home sales office would be approved for less than~itwenty'.(20) lots.~ -5~ Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 25 January 1971 - Continuea II. D. UP-198 - Continued The Secretary stated that inLfu~gre development there will be more than twenty lots in the subdivision, even though, the first unit is below the required twenty (20) lots. Mr. Jerry Lohr, applicant stated, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Smith, that the plan is to have the one mode~home sales-office for the entire subdivision. The Secretary recommended that UP~198 be continued to the next regular meeting'to allow the app'iicant time to submit a map showing all the lots. Commissioner Smith stated that if the applicant does submit a revised map in sufficient time the Subdivisioni'~i~t~e can prepare a report relative to this matter prior to the next regular ~eeting. He suggested that the applicant could submit a tentative map with total number of lots and unit development of the subdivision. Mr. Lohr explained that the tentatzive map was refiled last year and with the foreclosure the property 'had to be divided. Mr. Robert T. McFarlane, 20340 Glasgow Drive, stated that 1) since he has l~ved'a['~Es present address there has been every six (6) months an indicati~"'~hat Glasgow is going to be extended to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road or to Miljevich Drive and is the first time he has ever been notified of a hearing involving Glasgow 2).when he purchased his home it ~as with the condition that everyone provide outside lights from dark to dawn 3) usually after midnight the lights are out and he is womdering if this condition will be imposed on the owners of the new homes 4) he would recommend sensors to make sure that everyone provides the required lighting since it does reflect on the insurance of every resident in the area and 5) the fence at the dead-end has been removed and this presents a potential hazard. Chairman Lively noted that the subdivision map indicates Glasgow will go through to Miljevich Drive. He further noted that the lighterequirements are probably part of the deed restrictions and it is not within the jurisdiction of the City to enforce deed restrictions. If the they are to be enforced it is the homeowners responsibility to take it up with the neighbors. Mr. Lohrzexplained that the concern is that there be a construction barricade (where the fence was located at the dead end street) so no one will fall into the excavated area;'however, there will be no vehicdlar traffic down this road during construction. He further noted that the problem at present is the removal of the large dehydrator located on the property. Chairman Lively closed the hearing .for the evening at 8:56 P.M., directed UP-198 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-873 - George Stathakis, Michaels Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 11 January 1971 Mr. Jerry Jordan, applicant~s representative, was present and stated that he did review the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction with same. -6- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 25 Januar7 1971 - Continued III. A. SDR-873 - Continued Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the ButIding..'Sit~ Cormnittee Report dated 25 January 1971 relative ~o SDR'L-.873 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-2", filed 25 January 1971)Lbe approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; mot ion cart ied unanimous ly. B. SDR-878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Building -Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 11 January 1971 Commissioner Smith· recommended that this matter be continued in order to allow time for the Design Review'Committee to review the design plans relative to this matter. Chairman Lively directed SDR-878.continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the SubdiviSion Committee. C. SD-879 - George Lainpros, Hume Drive and Piedmont Road - Subdivision Approval - 9 Lot~ : Commissioner Smith stated that 1)" the Subdivision Committee did meet with the applicant'i~ representative, Mr..Heiss, t0_d_iscuss this matter H~i~S would like approval 0f one .building site now and the other eight lots later and 3) he would recommend that the matter be continued to allow time for f--urther study. Mr. Heiss, applicantss engineer, 'stated that 1) the access driveway to the one lot is approximately ll-feet wide, but by doing some clearing it can be widened to about 1·3 or 14-feet 2) hopefully, no excavation will ha~e to be done to the natural slope 3) the access driveways to the other lots will meet the 18-foot ~r~eria 4)i the 13-or 14-foot d~.iveway will be left intact after construction of the new access driveways for the subdivision, but only to serve as. an emergency road; however, it will be barricaded in order to discourage traffic other than emergency. Chairman Lively directed SD-879 Continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the SubdiviSion Co~m~ittee for study and a report. D. SD-880 - Herion Roof·in~ Inc.~ Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots Commissioner Smith recommended t~at SD-880 be continued to the next regular meeting to allow time for further study. Chairman Lively so directed. E. SDR-881 - Church of Jesus Christ :of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Mr. Paul Markling, architect, questioned Item "G" as to the width of the trail easement. The Secretary explained that normally the easement width would be a 10-foot wide· right-of-way. This is not i~dicated on the tentative map; therefore, it might be well to specify the Width in the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Smith recommended that Item "G" of the Building Site Cornmitre Report dated 25 January 1971 be amended to read as follows: "G. Provide Trail Easement l~O-feet wide along southerly side of creek at rear of subject· parcel." Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 25 January 1971 relative to SDR-881 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentativ'e;'map (Exhibit '."A-i", filed ",.21 January 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in ·said report; motion cart ied unanimous ly. : -7 L_ Planning Commission Minutes - 25 Janua[y 1971 - Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-271 - John Rodrigues, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Review of Elevations Conmissioner Metcalf stated that the applicant has submitted exterior elevations for the remaining two (2) townhouses (Lots 37 and 38) and a revised elevation for Lot 39. He further stated that Staff Report dated 25 January 1970 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for the exterior elevatiops for a third townhouse-complex. Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated.25 January 1971 be adopted and that Final Design' Approval be granted for the. exterior elevations for a third townhouse complex as shown on Exhibit "I" subject to the condition stated in said report;, motion carried.unanimously. B. SS-67 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corpl, Miljevich Drive and Highway 85 - F~nal Design Review - Temporary Subdivision Identification Sign After a brief discussion, Cor~issioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, to adopt the Staff Reportldated 25 January 1971 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for a temporary on-site subdivision sign to advertise lots in Tract 4825 aa shown on Exhibit '~", "B", and "C" subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. A-361 - Church of Jesus Christ of 'Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Final Design Review - Institute of Religion Commissioner Metcalf explained thazt the'applicatio~i~for an institute-of- religion building on property located to the rear of the main church building located on Allendale Avenue. He further explained that the color of the sample brick submitted for approva~l is about thirty (30) shades lighter than the color originally proposed. ; The Assistant Planner stated that a~'~d~'it'i~a'I'~ai~'o~~dded to the Staff Report dated 25 January .19}'1 relative to A-361 as ~oilows: .... "(5) Color of brick to substantially match the existing buildings." .Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report .dated 25 January 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that the Final Design Approval be granted for the: institute-of-religion building as shown on Exhibit '~-1" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Lively gave a summary of items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 20 January 1971 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission as follows: 1) Appointment of the two new C~m, issioners Roderick V. Fagan and GeraldsS. Marshall and the reappointment of Commissioner 8harles H. Smith to serve on the Planning Commission. 2) Council adoption of a resolution tO establish a memorial to AdmiralPFred G. Crisp, Planning Commissioner, by dedicating, in his honor, the large conference room in City Hall. Plannin~ Con~nission Minutes - 25 J.a...nuary 1971 - Continued VI. OLD BUSINESS : A. UP-189 - James R. Davi, Sousa Lane - Request for Extension - Continued from 25 Januar7 1971 Cop-,,issioner Smith advised that the applicant did receive 'a letter from the State and they expect to have"~a final certificate in thirty (30) days; therefore, this matter should be continued. "' Mr. Scott Davi, applicantms son, ~as present and stated his Father spoke with a State representative this afternoon and is still waiting for Federal approval for the convales.cent hospital and he will notify Mr. Davi, St. as soon as the approval is received. Chairman Lively, in view of the foregoing, directed UP-189 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee. B. PROPOSAL for-Establishing a Roofing-Material Ordinance and Fire-Retardant Roofing-Material Zon~ - Continued from 25 Ja.nuary 1971 The Assistant Planner displayed a~= photo with an insert from the County Fire Marshal's Office indicating the areas whe~..e zoning lines should be established where fire-resistent roofing-material would be required. The line or zone was chosen, because it corresponds to the "Hazardous Ma [! Fire Area p adopted for all of'. Santa Clara County. Chairman Lively commented that according to the photo the zone line· would run down the two (2) main roads ih Saratoga (Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road) and in order to build in this! particular area special roofing-material would be necessary. He then inquired if this means that if a roof is redone in this area thel homeowner would be committed to replace the roof with fire-retardant material? Chief John Baker, from County Fire Marshal's Office, was present and stated that 1) the County Fire Marshal has been working with various fire districts to establish a uniform fire-resistent .'roofing~material zone-line 2) the Fire Marshal's Office did not want one jurisdiction to establish a line without the cooperation of the other jurisdictions involved 3) it appears that the proposed line would be the easiest to administer 4) the area which is indicated is hazardous, because of brush-clearance fires, motorcycle sparks, fireplace sparks, and etc. and 5) if a flying branUh or spark landed on a roof without the fire-retardant material it would be hazardous since another fire could result. Chairman Lively stated that the o.rdinance may have more to it than just regulating roofing-material. Chief Baker stated that any otherl rules and regulations are already stipulated by the County Fire MarShal. Commissioner Pagan inquired if th~ town of Los Gatos had acted on this matter? : Chief Baker stated that- they are ~..orking on it and it is hoped they will come up' with a plan shortly and the map has been established in the hope that the designated areas will be. adopted straight through the County. Mr. Jerry Lohr, Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., stated that 1) he realized the simplicity of adopting the proposed line, but as a homeowner and developer in the subject area: he does own a number of lots that will be affected by the proposed ordinance 2) some exceptions should be noted in the ordinance since some lots are ~ne-third acre in size and are situated on flat land. ' Commissioner Smith inquired if it..would be a big hardship to ask someone to put fire-proof roofing on their h6use~ -9- Planning Commission Minutes - 25 January 1971 - Continued VI. B. PROPO.SAL - Fire Retardant Roofin~ 'Material - Continued Mr. Lohr suggested that there would be some additional financing involved and he would like to know 'how the new ordinance would affect future development in new subdivisions. Chief Baker stated that 1) it mS the su_g.g_estiOn of the Fire Marshalts Office that the National Fire Prevention Assoication_.Standards be .used 2) the !industry is working very hard to come up with a UL approved ro0~[ng"'~iaterial 3) ~i~'h the materials available today the aesthetics' of a 'fire zone " would not be hurt by using the fi~e resistant material and 4) places of public assembly already use the fire resistant material. The Secretary recommended that a zone line be established at this time since the ordinance itself· would have to be adopted by the City Council. Mr. Lohr stated 'that he w~s in the processcof design-in~n.L homes in one of the immediate zones and he wondered how the ordinance would affect the design plans. Chairman Lively stated he would like to icontinue t,he matter tO. 8e'[erm,ine what neighboring communities are ·doing. Chief Bakers in answer to an inqui]ry from Commissioner Metcalf~ stated that he talked to i Tom ]Inglis of .Monte Sereno and he indicated he~ as an individuals is in favor the fire zone line. Commissioner Metcalf stated that 1) this matter ms discussed before and then at the time 6f, r'Berkel.ey fire-~ the matter ~as again brought up for review and 2) there is no great hurry, But something should be done before the season begins again. Commissioner Marshall suggested the zone line should be adopted so the City Council can act on it. Chairman Lively directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting and requested the Staff to find out what the other Cities in the area are · doing relative to this fire zone iine. VII. NEW BUSINESS ~=AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE The Secretary stated that there is a :memo from the City Manager referring to the Planning.CCommission for consideration the lands of Paul Masson, Charles Marldon, and John F. Torre as possible Agricultural Preserves. He further stated that the Staff did prepare· a Staff Report relative to this matter. Chairman Lively directed the matter Continued to the next regular ..._m_eeti~: and referred it to t~e General Plan Committee ~or study and a report.. TRAILS AND PATHWAYS .. The Secretary explained that there is a memo from the City Manager stating that the proposed Master Plan for Trails and Pathways has been referred to the Planning Commission for consideration in the course of the next General Plan Review. Chairman Lively stated that this plan has. been formally adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission; so, without objection, the proposal is referred '- to the General Plan Committee to be included in the 1971 review. -10' Planning Commission Minutes .-..2.5 Janua.ry 1971 - Continued VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A o WRITTEN None B o ORAL Plannin~ Policy Committ. e.e Commissioner Metcalf advised that Connnissioner Kraus and ~imself have both been attending the Hillside Subdivision Committee meetings and, perhaps, one representative from the City would be sufficient. Commissioner Kraus stated he does not represent the City at the Hillside meeting, but is actually the Planning Policy Committee representative. Commissioner Metcalf noted that. in the official list of members representing the City Commissioner Kraus is listed and Commissioner Metcalf is not. Chairman Lively said that the member list will be straightened out and asked Commissioner Metcalf to continue serving as the City representative to the Hillside Subdivision Committee meetings. Comment on Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Metcalf stated that he did not like to continue a controversy, but the press reports that one of the Councilman did not vote for the newly appointed Planning Commissioners, because no woman was appointed. Commissioner Metcalf continued that he considers the issue of male or female to be totall~ irrelevant in choosing a qualified Commissioner. He believes there should be only one c~.iterion for selection, and that should be the capability of the individual to serve the City of Saratoga in this capacity, without regard to race, color, creed, age, or sex. Trees Commissioner Martin stated that 1) he felt the City is a little remiss in enforcing the Subdivision Ordinance requirement that some kind of tree planting plan be submitted along with the tentative map 2) it stated in the ordinance that no Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all t~ees (required for a subdivision) are planted 3) the final map should not be approved until the tree requirements are met 4) the new Code Enforcement Officer could, perhaps, be delegated to ic~eck this out and 5). in a lot of areas the subdivider has done a beautiful job in a portion of the subdivision yet in another portion the trees are still not planted. Chairman Lively su. ggested that the subdividers be informed that; hereaf..ter, the City will follow up on the tree planting requirements. Guests Chairman Lively acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mayor Robbins and Councilman Dwyer, Mrs. Sta~.k and Mr. Binkley of the Good Government c..~ G~oup.~~ He, also, thanked Mrs° Stark for the coffee she served at recess. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman l. lively declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Wa~lker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission -11- CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COHMISSION AGENDA Time: Monday, 25 January 1971 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 TYPE: Regular Meeting ' I, ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES C, ELECTION OF OFFlCERS II. PUBLIC HEARINGS · A. C-137 -Alfred F. Dumas, Inc., Prospect Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-10,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-1-10,000" "P-C" (Single-Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from 11 January 1971 B, .C.-.139 - Malachy J, Moran, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning "" from "R-1-20,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-1-10,000" .(S. in~le-Family Residential - Continued from 11 January..1971 C. C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran .Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue ' Request for Change'of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "C-N' ' (Neighborhood-Commercial) - Continued from. 11 January 1971 D. UP-198 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., MilJevich Drive - Request~ for Use Permit to .Allow a Model Home Sales Office III, BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS ...: .. A. SDR-873 - George. Stathakis, MiChe'els Drive - Building Site Approval - I Lot ~ Continued from 11.January 1971 " B. ~SDR~878 - SaratOga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga .Avenue - Building Site ApproVal - .1 Lot.-..' Continued from 11.'January 1971 .. .~ . ......;. .. ~ SD-879 - George .Lamp~oss Hums Dr'Lye and Piedmo::t Raad ~' Subd{~i'sio~ Approval ~ 9 Lots ..... D, ..SD-880 - Herion Roofing, Inc., Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots : E, ..SDR-881 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - .B.uildin~. Site Appro.val - 1 Lot IV, DESIGN REVIEW A, A7271 - John Rodrigues, Big Basin Way - Final Design Reiie~ - Review of Elevations B, SS-67 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp,, Miljevich Drive and Highway 85 - Final Design Revie~ - Temporary Subdivision Identification C, .A-36.1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Final Design Revie~ - Institute of Reli.~.ion ... V o CITY COUNCIL REPORT -1- Planning Commission A~enda - 25 January 1971 - Continued VI. OLD BUSINESS Ao UP-151 - James R. Davt, Sousa Lane - Request for Extension - Continued from 11 J.a.nu.ar7 1971 , ~ , B. .PROPOSAL for Establishing a Roofing Material Ordinance and Fire Retardant R0ofinN Msterial Zone - Continued from 11 January 1971 VII. NEI4 BUSINESS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. I4RITTEN B, ORAL -2-