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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-1971 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 8 February 1971, 7: 30 P.M. PLACE: .City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION ""' A. ROLL CALL All the Commissioners were present. B. MINUTES , The minutes of the 25 January 1971 meeting were unanimously approved as distributed. Chairman Lively recommended that two (2) sets of minutes be prepared for the next two (2) meetings - a standard edition and a mini-minute edition. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-139 - Malachy J. Moran, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-20,000". (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" (Singel-Family Residential) - Continued from 25 JanLmry 1971 Chairman Live·~y reopened the hearing at 7.:39 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file. Mr. Moran, applicant, was presenlt and explained his proposal. Mr. Joseph M. Zerboni, 19951 Lannoy Court was present and stated he is opposed to the subject proposal.' Mr. Gardiner, 14930 Farwell Avenue, stated that the applicant has made an unprecedented attempt to come up with a workable plan. Mr. Morgulis, 19861Lannoy Court, stated that he is opposed to the development as presently proposed. Mrs. Helen;Moran, applicant's wife stated that Mayor Robbins recently stated in a newspaper statement;'that maybe the aspects of the General Plan might be grandiose and vis{onary and that changes may have to be made. Mrs. Karen Herman, 19975 Herriman Avenue, stated that if the City deviates from the General Plan a higher density will result. Commissioner Smtih read the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 recommending the subject C~ange of Zoning (C-139) be denied. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to adopt the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to C-139 and recommend to the City Council that the subject application for C~ange of Zoning be denied on the basis that the proposal does not meet the objectives of Article 1, Section 1.1 of Ordinance NS-3; motion carried with Commissioner Martin voting No. : B. C-141 - Charles Maridon, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40~O00" (SinSle-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricultural) Chairman Lively opened the hearing at 8:23 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed ~nd published. Planning Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. B. C-141 - Continued Mr. Pecsar of 20880 Wardell Road stated that he would like to know how much use would be made of the road under the proposed zoning. The Secretary stated that if there is any problem as to the use of the road it would have to be settled between the applicant and Mr. Pecsar since the City Would not be involved. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:33 P.M., directed C-141 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study. C. C-142 - John F. Torre, Wardell ~oad - Request for Change of Zoning from ~'R-1-40~000"- (Single-Family Resid~ tial) to "A" ~Agricultural) Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to C-142 at 8:34 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:35 P.M., directed C-142 continued to the next regular meeting and referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee for study. D. C-143 - Paul Masson, Inc., Pierce Road - Request for Change of Zoning from !"~-1-40~00~' (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricultural) The hearing relati'~e to C-143 was opened at 8:36 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. The applicant has submitted a letter to withdraw both the request to establish an "Agricultural Preserve" and the application for Change Of Zoning. The hearing relative to C-143 was closed at 8:37 P.M. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to grant the applicant's request both for withdrawal of the request to establish an "Agricultural Preserve" and the subject application for Change of Zoning (C-143) and they any further consideration relative to C-143 be terminated; motion carried unanimously. E. UP-198 -'Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Miljevich Drive - ............ Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales Office - Continued from 25 January 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 8:38 P.M. Mr. Turgeon was present to represent the applicant, but had not comments to add. The hearing relative to UP-198Zwas closed at 8:41 P.M. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Standard Form dated 8 Februaryi1971 be adopted and the Use Permit for a model home sales office be granted as shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" in file UP-198 and subject to ~he conditions stated in said Form; motion~ carried unanimously. F. V-354 - John Markulin, Leonard.Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for Corridor Lot Chairman Lively opened the hearing at 8:42 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notices of Hearing were mailed. No one in the audience wished to comment relative to this matter. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:49 P.M., referred V-354 to the Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. -2- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 February 197.,.]~ - Continued II. F. V-354 - Continued Commissioner Kraus, on behalf o'f the Variance Committee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the prope.rty for 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, 20 February 1971. G. V-355 - A.R.C.O., Cox Avenue - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Identification Sign Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to V-355 at 8:50 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed. The applicant was not present and no one in the audience wished to comment. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:56 P.M., referred V-355 to the -Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the property for 9:30 ~.~M. on Saturday, 20 February 1971. H. V-356 - Floral Supply Center, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Indetification Sign The hearing relative to V-356 was opened at 8:56 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notice of Hearing was mailed. The applicant was not present. Mr. Stuart P. Fitzpatrick, 20410 Kirkmont, stated he was opposed to the proposed Variance. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening:.~mt 8:56 P.M., referred V-355 to the Variance Committee~ and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged for an _ _.._. on-site inspection of the prope.rty for 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, 20 February 1971. III BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp. Saratoga Avenue ' ' Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 25 January 197__1 Chairman Lively, at the request of Commissioner Smith, directed SDR-878 .'.continued to the next regular meeting. Bo ~SD-S7~ - George Lampros, tlume Drive and Piedmont. Road -..Subdivision ........ Approval - 9 Lots - Contin~,ed from 25 january ~19'11 Martin,. directed the Subdivision Comr~ittee Report"be am6nded--by'~" adding the foil. owing condition: ' "22. Street tree p].antin~ shall be in accordance 'with Section 4.7 of the City of Saratoga Zon~n~ Ordinance NS-5" .,. Co~nissioner Smith mov.ed, seconded by Conn~issioner ttr~t:s. that the :._..~_u_._bdiVision Com~.nittee Report dated 8 Februa_.ry 1971 relative to SDr-879 be adopteel, as amentied";' a~ that the '[~n_~_t-_iVe m~'p":(Exhibn...t'.'.Ai,, filed ..... .... iS"januar~-1971) "be"appr6vec] 'Subj~,'ct to the conditions.set forth ....... in said report; motion carried unanin~.ously. -3- ......... Planning Commission es - 8 February 1971 - Continued . · . ' ' ' ' 21 Lots - Continued fren~ 25 Jan~.~' ~~ ... "~.f' ::z ....... After discussion, Chairman Lively directed that the follo~.~ing conditions be added to the SuUdivision Co~ittee Report dated 8 February ........ 1971: "21. Street tree planting shall be in accordance ~,;ith Section 4.7 of the City' of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance MS-5." "22. The 24-inch locust tree and the 20-inch redwood tree shall be preserved." 'Con~nissioner Smith moved, seconded by Com~nissione'r ~raus, that the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to SD-880 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative n~p (Exhibit "A-i", filed 25 January 1971) be approved subject'to the conditions .set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AI~ RECONVj~E IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. · ~-313 - Blue tlills School (Cupertino Union School District), DeSanka and Geleta Avenues - Preliminary Design Approval - permanent School Bui].di~[ Co~issioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner'Martin, that the Staff Report dated 8 February 197]. be adopted and that F~'~liminary Design Approval be granted for Blue Hills School Building as sho~.m on Exhibits "B" and "C" and Subject to the conditions stated in said ....... 'report; motion carri6d unanimously. V. CITY COU~iCIL REPORT Connnissioner Ma. rtin gave a summary of items review.Ted and action taken at tb.e City Council meeting of 3 February 197]. ~.~ith emphasis on items of particu].ar interest to the Comn~ission. VI. OLD BUSII'iESS A. UP-iS9 - James R. Davi, Sousa l~.ne - Request for Eztension - Con~: inued from '25 Janua~D~971 Chairman Lively, at the request of Con~missione~r Smith, directed this ~tter continued to the next regular n~eeting~ PROPOSAL for Establishing a Roofing Eaterial Ordinan~'e and Fire Retardant gog~jpIMaterial Zone -. Co~tinued from 25 JanuaDL 197J- Chairman Lively explained that at the last reg.u].ar meeting the Planning Commission requested the Secretary to contact neighboring Cities to determine ~.That they have done relative to this mztter. The Secretary .explained that Los Gates is in the process of studying the proposal and is really ~.~iting to see ~.That the County Board of Supervisors is going to do about the fire~retardant roofing-n~aterial and zone; Monte serene is interested in adopting the proposal. but have not yet done so; San Jose has not considered the proposal and have not adopted any type of ordinance similar to this; Cupertino is ~.7orking on a map sin~ilar to the 'one proposed by the ?ire l,~rsl~al and they have. indicated they are interested in adopting a roofing~naterial ordinance. ~4- · Planning Commission Mi.,~..es - 8 February 1971 - Continued VI. B. PROPOSAL - Continued Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, for tentative approval of Saratoga-Sunnyvale .Road and Saratoga-Los Gates Road as the line of demarcation for a fire-retardant roofing-material zon~in accordance with the map forwarded and recommended by the County Fire Marshal office and contingent on approval of the extension of the same line by neighboring communities; motion carried unanimously. C. REPORT OF GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE - Concerning Agricultural Preserve on ......... Paul Mass.n, Charles Maridon and John-- · ' Torre Properties Commissioner M~tc~41f moved, seconded by Connissioner Smith, that the Planning C. ommissiofi adopt, as n~.c.:lified, the General Plan Con'..mittee Report c?ated 8 February 1971 and recom:,nend favorably to the City COuncil in the r:'~atter of "Agricultu~:al Preserves" for the application of Charles Maridon and John Torre; motion carried unanimously. D. C-137 - Alfred F. Dumas, Inc., Prospect Road -' Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-,10,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R--I-10,000'' "P C" [~in~l e-Fa,~lv Resiclential P].anr, ed-ConEnunitll · The Secretary explained that the City Council rc, ferred this matter back to the Planning Conemission for further study and consideration of a revised plan the applicant believes will conform to suitable .density for the site as recommended by the Planning Commission. -. ..~. _. __. , . ............ Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to m.~il a new notice relative to this matter and schedule a hearing for the meeting of 22 February 1971. E. C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue - Reqnest for Change of Zoning from '~" (Agriculturai) to "P-A" ~Pr ofe s s iona 1 -Ad rain i s traj ivy9' The Secretary explained that this matter has been referred back to the Planning Con'~ission by the City Council since the applicant has changed his application to a request for "P-A" (Professior=:.al-Administrative) zoning in lieu of the former request for "C-N" (NeighSorhood..-Comn~ercial) zoning. .,l'...' . .. Chairm~n Lively requested the Secretary to ma~.l a new notice relative to ' . this request and schedule a hearing for the me,:eting of 22 February 1971 ...... . · .......................................................................... : .... : ................... ............................. 'VII. NEI.'~ BUSINESS -. None VIII. CO~,'DIUNICATIONS A. ~tTTEN - None . .. B. .. 1. The Secretary advised that: the Mayor ~;ould like to hold a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and City Council on either l.%~y 17 or June 7 and would like some indication from the Planning Commission a~ to ~.zhich date would be preferable. After discussion it ~,:as decided that June 7 ~,;ould be preferable ~ate; ho~,;ever, the Comnzission could meet on t.~y 17 if that is more desirable by the City Council. ............................................ 2. L~ghting Com~ittee Co~nissioner Metcalf stated that he artended the second meeting of the Lighting Com~mittee at which ~.~. Barrett the Lighting Consultant '(~ose services have been utilized by B~T) from the San Francisco · Bay Area was present. ~. Barrett stated there are two ~.~ays of lighting an int.ersectign and intersections can,'be properly lighted by good design. The Lighting Co~ittee may m~e a field trip in the very near future. ................ _ _-.-. _ -- ~. . ......... CITY OF SARATOA ..... ~ ' -22 OCTOBER 197'0 STAFF REPORT C -123 -~ ALL REPORTS ARE DOUBLE SPACED NOW IS THE TIME FOR-ALL GOOD MEN TO C0f~E TO THA AID OF THEIR PARTY'. -NNDKSLA: S: LDKFJDKSLA: S: LDFJFJDKD~q Hereby apply for a-loan from The F~reral Land Bank of Spp I offer as security for the 16an a mortgag~on the reai estate escribed 7 Planning Con~.;nission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL - Continued 3. Guests Chair,nan Lively ackno~.:ledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Cole Bridges, Mrs. Parker of the Good Government Group and ~k-s.' Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters. He, also, thanked Mrs, Parker for 'the coffee served'at recess. IX ~ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lively declared the me~.ting adjourned at 10:30 P.M, Respectfully submitted, .Stanley M. W~lker, Sc. cr~[~' Saratoga Planning Commission CITY OF SARATOGA PLA~NNING CO,Y~IISSION MI NUT E S TDIE: Monday, 8 February 1971, 7:30 PoMo PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting Io ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL All the Commissioners were present. B. MINUTES The'minutes of the 8 February"1971 meeting were unanimously approved as distributed. Chairman Lively stated that the minutes now carry a lot of detailed comments all the way through and, perhaps, some considerstion should be given, as a trial, to adopting a mini-form of minutes as the City Council has done. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Kraus, stated that the City Council has found the mini-minutes to be satisfactory. Commissioner Metcalf advised he is opposed to the mini-minute idea since he feels, a lot of continuity would be lost if a complete set of minutes were not made available and the idea would be objectionable from the point of view of supplying information to the City Council as to the · thinking of the Planning Co~mnission. Chairman Lively recommended (a'nd after a brief discussion directed) that two (2) sets of minutes be prepared for the next two (2) meetings - a standard edition and a mini-minute edition.. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ~%139 - Malachy J. Moran, Saratoga Avenue -.Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-20,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" (Single-Family Residential) - Continued from 25 January 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 7:39 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the fileo Mr. Moran, applicant, stated that 1) the property he o~ms is between Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga Creek 2) there are 12,000-square feet between his property and Saratoga.Creek 3) the original application requested rezoning of the entire property, but the revised proposal is for only that portion of the property that willactually be subdivided 4) the present proposal would allow low density along Saratoga Avenue 5) the total area available for each lot would be 19,000-square feet and if the area for the roads were subtracted a total of 16,000-square feet per lot would remain 6) he feels the subject proposal would conform to'the spirit of the General Plan 7) there are practical differences involved in the development of the property i.e. topographical conditions, constrained access due to existing trees and two (2) existing houses along Sa~.atoga Avenue, sewer, gas, and other utility lines and trenches 8) the .size and shape of the property is a significant factor in planning develop- ment 9) it would be economically unfeasible to develop the property with less than seven lots 10) there would be a distance of 80-feet between each house if the property were developed as proposed and 11) the develop- ment would enhance the appearance of the area and the City. -1- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. 'E~. C-139 - Continued · ~. Joseph M. Zerboni, 19951 Lannoy Court was present and stated he is opposed to the subject proposal. Mr. Gardiner, 14930 Farwell Avenue, stated that tb~..app.!~cant has made an unprecedented attempt to come up with a workable pi~ ......................... Mr. Morgulis, 19861 Lannoy Court, stated that the applicant did discuss the ~tter with his neighbors and a letter was submitted to the Planning Department objecting to the proposed development'and he is still opposed to the development as presently proposed. Mrs. Helen Moran, applicant's wife stated that ~yor Rgbbins recently stated in a newspaper statement that maybe the aspects of the General Plan might be grandiose and visionary and that changes may have to be made P~ Kar~.._He~an', 19975 Herriman Avenue, stated. that 1) her home is located on a half-acre and x,~he'~' she purchased her property she assumed the zoning would remain the same 2) if the Planning Commission does spot zone in this area, by approving this application, nobody will feel safe in purchasing property in an area designated to be a certain zone according to the General Plan and 3) if the City deviates from the General Plan a higher density will result. Commissioner ~rtin stated float, he felt, the applicant has a very. good plan and the only concern is the way the Zoning Ordinance is ~.~itten; thereby, not allowing any provision for a specific development to change Commissioner Smith read the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 recommending the subject Change of Zoning (C-139) be denied. Commissioner Lively stated that the Planning Commission must use the General Plan as a guideline to maintain'the character of the City and if it is to be changed then the matter should be brought up at the time of the General Plan Review. Commissioner Metcalf stated that a decision must'be made as to whether the City would like an estimated population of 35,000 by 1990 or instead change the General Plan to allow 50,000 or greater population by 1990. The latter is not desirable; however, .if a nibbling away at the General Plan is started greater density can be tt~e only alternative. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing at 8:19 P.Mo;' motion carried ~nanimouslyo Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Iraus, to adopt the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 Febroary 1971 relative to C-139 and recommend to the City Counicl [hat the subject application for Change Of Zoning be denied on the absis that the proposal does not meet the objectives of Article 1, Section 1ol of Ordinance NS-3; motion carried with Commissioner ~rtin voting No. B. ._C-I~I -..Charles ~ridon, Wardsell Road - Request for Change of Zoning · ~om "B-1-40,O00".(Sin_~gle-Fa~ily Residential) to "A" (Agr. i~.ultur~.l) Chairman Lively opened the hearing at 8:23 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. The a~plicant was present and submitted a n~p showing how he intended to utilize the property if it is rezoned to an "Agricultural Preserve". Planning Cormmission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. B o C-141 - Continued Mr. Pecsar of 20880 Wardell Road stated that 1) his property adjoins the subject property and he is concerned about the private road which is a dedicated right-of-way and runs through about 900-feet of his property ....and 2) he would like to know how much use would be made of the road under the proposed zoning. The Secretary stated that if there is any problem as to the use of the road it would have to be settled between the applicant and Mr. Pecsar since the City would not be involved. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:33 PoM., directed C-141 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Co~n~ittee for study. C. C-142 -John F. Torre, Wardell Road -Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricultural) Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to C-142 at 8:34 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were miled and published. He explained that some of the property will be used for orchard and the. · remainder will be pasture or vacant land. Chair~n Lively explained that this application is similar to C-141 and therefore, closed the hearing for the evening at 8:35 P.M., directed C-142 continued to the next regular meeting and referred the mtter to the Sub- division Committee for study. D. C-143 - Paul M~sson, Inc., Pierce Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" .(Single-F~=~ily Residential) .to "A"' (Agricultural! The hearing relative to C-143 was opened at 8:36 P.M. The S~'cretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and publsihed. He further stated that the applicant has submitted a letter to withdraw both the requost to establish an "Agricultural Preserve" and the application for Change 0f Zoning. Commissioner Smith moved, Seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing relative to C-143 at 8:37 P.M.; motion carried Uanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, ,seconded by Commissioher ~aus, to grant the app!icant's request both for withdrawal of the request to establish an "Agricultural Preserve" and the subject application for Change of Zoning (C-143) and that nay furthc-r considerati6n relative to C-143 be terminated; motion carried uanimously. E. ~.198. - Saratoga Foothil].s Development Corp., Miljevich Drive - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model ttome Sales Office - Continued from 25 January 1971 Chairn~n Lively reopened the hearing at 8:38 P.M~ The Secretary stated that the Standard Form for approval of a model home sales offices has been prepared and it is recom~ended that the Use Permit be granted. ~. Turgeon was present to represent the applicant, but had no co~ents to add ~ 'Conn~issioner Smith d seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, to close move , 't'be hearing relative to UP-198 at 8:41 P~M~; motion carried unanimously. CoEissioner Smith' moved, seconded by Commissioner r~aus, that the Standard Form dated 8 February 1971 be adopted and the Use Permit for a model home sales office be granted as sho~,m on Exhibits "A" and "B" in file UP-198 and subject to the conditions stated in said Form; motion carried unanimously. -3- Planning Com~nission Minutes - 8 Feb~.uary 1971 - Continued II. F. V-354 - John [~2rkulin, Leonard Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reductibn for Corridor Lot Chairm~n Lively opened the hearing at 8:42 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notices of Hearing were mailed. The Assistant Planner explained that the zoning in the area of the subject property is "R-1-12,500"; however, the property under discussion is a corridor lot ~ich requires 20,000-square .feet in order to qualify as a building site. Chairm~n Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:49 P.M., referred V-354 to the Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. ~ Commissioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the property for 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, 20 February 1971. ...................G. V-__.35__5- A.RoC.O., Co~..'..Avenue - Request for Variance to Allo~: a Freestj}~dl:2~_ Identification S~_n Chairman Lively or, ened the hearing relative to V-355 at 8:50 P.M. 'The Secretary stated the Notices' of Hearing were ~k~iled and'explained that this applicant does have an existing sign but does want to change the ~.~ording on the signj The applicant ~.Tas not present and no one in the audience i,Tished to c on~n e n t. Chai~;n~.an Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:56 P.M., referred V-355 to the Variance Com~nittee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting° Commissioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Co;m~.ittee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the prope~;ty for 9:30 A..M. on Satu~'day, 20 February 1971. H. V-356 - Floral Supply Center, Saratoga-Sunnyv,zle Road'- Request for Variance to Allo~.~ a Free[_t~jj!d~_zn_.g~ Identification Si.g~n The hearing relative to V-356 ~.Tas opened at 8:56 P.Mo The Secretary stated that 1) the Notice of tlearing ras r.~i!ed 2) this business is located in the LuRay Building .3) the tenants in this unit have changed n.any times and 4) the last tenant, also, applied for a Variance for a sign. The applicant· ~.-.as not present.· }W. Stt:art P. Fitzpatrick, 20410 Kir!~mont, stated he ~.;as opposed to the proposed Variance since the business is located in an area of commercial ..buildings and if the Variance'were granted an undesirable precedent would be established. Chairn~?_n Lively closed the hearin~i for the evening at 8:58 P.M., referred ,V-356 to the Variance Committee and directed sa:.~.e continued to the next · regular meeting. . Com~,~issioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Com2nittee, arranged for an · on-site inspecti0n"of the property for 10:00 A.Mo on Saturday, 20 February 1971. -4- Planning Coxm~ission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-,878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Building. Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 25 January 1371 Chairman Lively, at the request of Commissioner Smith, directed SDR-878 .'continued to the next regular meeting. Bo SD-87__.__.°~_- George Lampros, Hume Drive and PiedmOnt Road - Subdivision ·.. .A, pproval - 9 Lots - Continued from 25 January 1971 Mr. Bill Heiss, engineer, ~.~as present. to represent the applicant and · ' stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction with same. ,Chairman Lively, in answer to a recommendation fro~ ~rtin,. directed the Subdivision Committee Report be amended by adding the following condition: "22. Street ~ree planting shall be in accordance .with Section 4.7 of the City of Saratoga 'Zgning Ordinance NS-5." Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Conn~issioner t~aus. that the be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map '=(Exhibit "A'.', _filed "i5' 'JanUary"1971) 'b6-'appr0Ved Sub]~,'~t t0 t~'~"c'0~iCions. se[ forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SD~.gp_ - tier ion Roofing, Inc., Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots - Continued from 25 Janua~ 197i ~. Bob Mathot, applicant~s representative, was present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and e>:pressed satisfaction ~,~ith same. After discussion, Chairman Lively directed that the follo~.~ing conditions be added to the Subdivision Conmittee Report dated 8 February 1971: "21. Street tree planting shall be in accordance ~ith Section 4.7 of the Cit~ of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-5." "22. The 24-inch locust tree and the 20-inch redwood tree shall be preserved." Conm~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner ~'aus, that the Subdivision Commi[~tee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to SD-880 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative n~p (Exhibit "J 1" filed 25 January 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AKD RECONVENE IV. DESIGN REVIEW '~--31! - Blue Hills School (Cupertino Union School District), DeSanka and Go!eta Avenues - Prel~.minary Design Approval - Permanent School BuildinR.- Co~issioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner I,lartin,. that the Staff Report dated 8 February 1971 be adopte~! and that P~liminary Design Approval be granted for Blue ttills School Building as sho~.~ on Exhibits "B" and "C" and subject to the conditions stated in sai~ report; motion carried unanimousiv. Plannin~ Com:ni.':sion Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Contin6ed Vo CITY COUNCIL RE!ORT Co~ntissioner ~,:nrtir, gave a sur,:nnry of items revie~.,'.~'d and action taken at the City Council meeting of 3 February 197]. ~,zith en~phasis on items of particular interest to the Co~mnission. VI. OLD BUSI~,iESS A. UP-.189 - James R. Davi, Souse lane - Request for .E>~tension - Continued from 25 Januar~ 1971 Chairman Lively~ at the request of C'ontmissioner S~nith, directed this matter continued to the ne:<t regular meeting, B. PROPOSAL for Establishing a Roofing I, laterial Ordinan~'e and Fire Retardant Roofing. l,h~terial Zone - Continued fror~ 25 JanuarI 197].__ Chairman Lively e}cplained that at the last regular meeting the Planning Comn~ission requested the Secretary to contact neighboring Cities to · determine ~,;,hat they have done relative to this m.~tter. The Secretary explained that Los Gatos is in tZne process of studying the proposal and is really ~,~iting to see what the County Board of Supervisors is going to do about the fir~retardant roofing-n~aterial and zone; Monte Sereno is interested in .adopting the proposal, but have not yet done so; San Jose has not considered the proposal and have not adopted any type of ordinance similar to this; Cupertino is ~,~orking on a map similar to the one proposed by the ~ire l,~rshal and they have. indicated they are interested in adopting a roofing-material ordinance. Chief Bake~"eXplained',"'in'ansx,zer' t~ an {nquiry' from Commissioner ~rtin, that 1) the x,~ay the ordinance is ~,Titten it will not prevent people from ~king repairs to their roofs; however, if there is a complete re-roofing (over .50% is considered complete) then at that time it would be required that the roof be done in fire-retardant material and 2) the Fire Depart- ment does not want to be unfair' in the establishment of the fire boundary- line, but in case of a major fire in the hills a fire-retardant roof in any nearby area would be a useful safety-precaution. Commissioner ~rshall stated that it appeared that the fire-retardant roof and the fire-line have been considered as one and he would like them to be considered as separate items. Com~issioner Smith moved, seconded ~y Conm~issioner l,k~rshall, for · tentative approval of Sar~toga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga-.Los Catos Road as the line of demarcation for a fire.retardant roofing--n:aterial zone in accordance ~,)'itt{ the"m~p for~,;arded and .recon'~.ended by the County Fire Marshal office and contingent on approval of the extension of the of the same line by neighboring con'~-nunities; ~'.~otion carried unanimously. Comn~issioner }fartin e:<plained that the subject proposal ~.~ill not become an official Ordinance ~ntil the Planning Commission formally adopts an Ordi- 'nance . and 'for~,~ards same to th~~' City Council for approval. "' 'REPORT OF GEt,iERA!, PL~,r'.I CO>~{,%!TTEE - Concerning Agricultural Preserve on Patti Masson, Charles Maridon and John Torre Properties C'ommissioner Metcalf stated that there' is a report dated 8 February 1971 from .the Genera]. Plan Con~m. ittee recommending that the Com=~ission report fav0~-ably to the City Council in the matter of "Agricu].tural Preserves" for the subject applications; how.:~ver, in vie~.~ of the request to withdraw C-143 (earlier in the meeting), the report xnust be modifiec] to eli~:~inate "Paul Masson, Inc. - Request for Agricultural Preserve (Williamson Act)" from the subject portion of the said report. -6- Planning~ Commis~sion Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued VI. C. REPORT OF GENERAL PLAN COi"h~'iITTEE - Continued Com. missioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Comn~issioner Smith, that the Planning Commissicff adopt, as modified, the General Pl~ Com,n]ttee Report dated 8 February 197t and recom~uend ~avorably to the .City Council. "~ r in the matter of ~g icultural Preserves" for the application of Charles Naridon and john Torre; motion carried unaniraously.. D. C-137 - Alfred F. Dumas, Inc., Prospect Road -'Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R--I--10,000" -The Secretar)7 explained that the City Council referred this matter back to the Planning Commission for further study and consideration of a revised plan the applicant believes '~7ill conform to suitable .density for the site as recommended by the Planning Commission. Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to mail a new notice relative to this matter and schedule a hearing for. the meeting of 22 February 1971. - Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue E. C-140 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "P-A" ~Professional-Administrative,~__ The Secretary explained that this matter has b'een referred back to the Planning Conz~ission by the City Council since the applicant has changed his application to a request for "P-A" (Professions:el-Administrative) zoning · in lieu of the former request for "C-N" (Neigh~orhood-Comn~ercial) zoning. Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to mail a new notice relative to ' . this request and schedule a hearing for the me~.eting of 22 February 1971 VII. NEU BUSINESS - None VIII ~ CONHUNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN - None 'B. OI~L ' · 1. The Secretary advised that: the Mayor ~,ould like to hold a Joint: Study Session ~.~ith the Planning Comzdssion and City Council on either 1.Z~.y 17 or June 7 and ~,~ould like some indication from the Planning Co:nrnission a~ to which date ~.zould be preferable. After discussion it x.zas decided that June 7 would be preferable date; however, the Commission could meet on Nay 17 if that is more desirable by the City Council. 2. L~ght in~ C ommi t ~F e Co~nissioner Metcalf stated' that he attended the second meeting of the Lighting Con~mittee at which 1,~. Barrett the Lighting Consultant &~ose services have been utilized by BART) from the San Francisco ': 'Bay Area ~,~s present. ~'~. Barrett stated there are two x.mys of 'lighting an intersection and intersections can be properly lighted by good design. The Lighting Committee .may n~ake a field trip in the very near future. -7- Planning Com:nission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL - Continued 3. Guests Chairman Lively acknov;ledged, with pleasu~:e, the presence of Councilman Cole Bridges, I~Irs. Parker of the Good Government Group and Nrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters. He, also, thanked Mrs. Parker for 'the coffee served at recess. · IX ~ ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lively declared the me~ting adjourned at 10:30 P~.M. Respectfully submitted Saratoga Planning Commission j CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 8 February 1971, 7:30 P.Mo PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lively at 7:30 P.M. A o ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fagan, Kraus, Lively, Marshall, Martin, Metcalf, and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by'Commissioner Kraus, that the reading of the minutes of the ~-~ 1971 meeting be waived and they be approved as dlstrlbute~t~.o the C~% motion carried .... ; s ion unan imou sly. Chairman Lively stated that the minutes now carry a lot of detailed comments all the way through and, perhapp, some consideration should be given, as a trial, to adopting a mini-form of minutes as the City Council has done. Commissioner Smith stated that consideration should be given to how much of the record would be lost with the shorter minutes. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Kraus, stated that the City Council has found the mini*minutes to be satisfactory. He further stated that detailed notes would be taken and the shorthand transcripts would be kept indefinitely and the actual mini-minutes wo~ld include the action taken and the significant comments° Commissioner Metcalf advised he is opposed to the mini-minute idea since~ he feels, a lot of continuity would be lost if a complete set of minutes were not made available and the idea would be objectionable from the point of view of supplying information to the City Council as to the thinking of the Planning Commission. Me further recommended that the City Council be consulted as to what their .preference is in this matter. Chairman Lively recommended (and after a brief discussion directed) that two (2) sets of minutes be prepared for the next two (2) meetings - a standard edition and a minisminute edition. II. PUBLIC HFAR~NGS Ao C-139 - Malachy J. Moran, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-20,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" (Single-Famil~ Residential) - Continued from 25 January 1971. Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 7:39 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file. -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. A. C-139 - Continued Y~.Moran, applicant, stated that 1) the property he o~ms is between Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga Creek 2) there are 12,000 square feet between his property and Saratoga Creek 3) the original application requested rezoning of the entire property, but the revised proposal is for only that portion of the property that will actually be ~ subdivided. 4) the presen~ proposal ~ould~allow low density along Saratoga'Avenue 5) the total area available for!each lot would be 19,000 square feet and if the area for the roads were s~btracted a total of 16,000 square feet per lot would remain 6) ~e feels!the subject proposal would conform to the spirit of' the General Plan 7) there are practical differences involved'in the development of the property i.~e. topographical conditions, constrained access due to existing trees and two (2) existing houses along Saratoga Avenue,..se~er, gas, and other utility lines and trenches 8) the size and shape of the property is a significant factor-in planning develop- ment 9) it would. be economically unfeasible to develop the property with less than seven (?) lots ~) there would be a distance of 80-feet between each house if the'!prope~ty.~ere aeveloped as proposed and 11) the develop- ment would enhance the appearance~ of the area and the City. Mr. Joseph M. Zerboni, 19951 Lannoy court, stated that 1) even though the original proposal was slightly misinterpreted by some, in most cases the plans were examined by the individual and it was discovered that the plan was to develop the vacant area owned by th~..._~pplicant 2) it is true the ia~pl~cant ·propOsed 16,000 square'~foot lot density and some adjacent properties have 12,500 square foot lots; however, there are plenty of 20,000 square foot lots in the area as well 3) he does not feel the City should concern itself with the financial hardships involved in the development of this property 4) prior to purchasing his home'he examined the zoning in the area and it was determined at that time that.it would be difficult to build on the remain- ing vacant property unless large·houses were constructed; thereby, eliminating the possibility of a high density area 5) under the present proposal this would not be the case and 6) the arguments against and the objections raised 'relative to the original proposai should be applied to this revised proposal. Mr. Moran stated that on Lan~gX_._~gurt there are nine (9) houses ~hich are zoned "R-l-10,000" and some lots which are 12,000 square feet in size and the one homeowner.in the area' wi~h an "R-I-20,000" lot has no objection to the proposed development; furthermore, the overall density in the proposed development w0uld still.be lower than what presently exists on Lannoy Court. Mr. Gardiner, 14930 Farwell AvenUe, stated that 1) the applicant has made an unprecedented attempt to please and to come up with a workable plan 2) if the proposal were for 10,000-squaredfoot lots in lieu of 20,000-square- foot lots there could be room fo~ disagreement~ but the applicant is proposing. an average of 16,000-square-foot~!lot-~density 3) ;.~he applicant has discussed the proposal with his neighbors and revised his ~Ian'to'meet som~ ~f'the suggestions they submitted and 4~ the applicant's own house is located'on the subject property; therefore,!he certainly would not propose an unsuit- able development. Mr. Morgulis, 19861 Lannoy Court, stated that 1) the applicant did discuss the matter with his neighbors and a letter was submitted to the Planning Department objecting to the prop6sed development 2) the plan would be contrary to the General Plan of the City and the applicant was aware of the zoning when he purchased his property 3) the residents of the area are'not against "\ construction on the property since that is the property-owner% right, but the zoning should be strictly adhered-to and 4) the other property owners in the area should have _~._right to feel safe in buying a piece of property that is zoned a certain'!.way and feel secure that it will not be changed. -2- Planning] Commission Minutes - 8 Februari 1971~- Continued II. A. C-139 - Continued .: Mrs.· -~elen. Moran:, applicant' s wife, stated that 1) if for example the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance were just now being drafted for adoption perhaps everyone~ outlook would be different for the subject area 2) this property was originally in two pieces and owned by two different parties; however, it is now under one ownership 3) the zoning on Saratoga Avenue will remain "R-I-20,000" under! the subject proposal and it seems reason- able to zone .the lower portion, of the property to the same zoning as the property adjoining 4) Mayor Robbins recently stated in a newspaper state- ment that maybe the aspects of'. the General Plan might be grandiose and visionary and that changes may'. have to be made and 5) t, he adjoining neighbors will still have only~ one house !behind. theme regardless of the zoning. Mrs. Karen Herman. 19975 Herriman Avenue, !stated that 1)'., -~her.~.: home is located on a half-acre and when she purchased her property she assumed the zoning would remain the same 2) if the Planning Commission does spot~zone in ·this area, by approving this application~ nobody will feel safe in purchasing property inz an area designated to be a certain zone according to the General Plan ~nd 3) if the City deviates from the General Plan a higher density Will result. Commissioner Smith read the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971', recom~ding~e ,=subject Change of Zoning (C-139) be denied. Commissioner Smith. in answer 'to an inquiry from Commissioner Martin. stated that according to an in;terpretation from the City Attorney, Section 18.11 of the Zoning Ordinance does not apply to "R-I" zoning. Commissioner Martin stated that, he felt, the applicant has a very good plan and the only concern is the way the Zoning Ordinance is written; thereby~ not allowing any provision for a specific development to change from on "R-I" classification tO another. Commissioner Smith stated that2 the Subdivision Committee, also, felt the applicant had a good plan;. however. the Zoning Ordinance must be enforced. Commissioner Lively stated that the Planning Commission must use the General Plan as a guideline to maintain the character of the City and if it is to be changed then the matter should be brought up at the time of the General Plan Review. Commissioner Metcalf stated that a decision must be made as to whether the City f~ould like ani estima'~ted p~pulation of 35,000 by 1990 or instead change the General Plan to all'ow 50,000 or greater population by 1990. The latter is not desirable; hZowever. if a nibbling away at ~he General Plan is started greater densit~ can be the ~.only 'alternative. ~. Commissioner Smith moved. seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing at 8:19 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to adopt the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to C-139-and recommend to the City Council that the subject application for Change of Zoning be denied on the basis !.that the proposaZl does not meet the objectives of Article 1, Section 1.1 of Ordinance NS-3; motion carried with Commissioner Martin voting No. ~ -3- PlanninB Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. B. C-141 - Charles Maridon, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000." (Sin~le-Fam.ily Residential) to '~" (A~ricultural) Chairman Liv&~y opened the hearing at 8:23 P.M. 'The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing ·were mailed and published. The applicant ms present and.submitted a map showing .how he intended' to utilize the property if it~is rezoned to an '~gricultu~ai PreserVe". The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Smith, stated . that, although, C-141 and C-142 were separate application the request to create an '~gricultural Preserve" is a joint effort"~y ~nc. Marldon and ,Mr. Torre. Mr. Pecsar of 20880 Wardell R6ad stated that 1) his property adjoins the subject property and he is concerned ~bout the private road"wH~H is a dedicated right-of-~ay and runs through about 900-feet of his property and 2) he would like to knowlhow much use would be made of the road under the proposed zoning. Chairman Lively explained that no matter what the property is zoned the applicant is still entitled to use of the road. road it would have to be settled between the applicant' and Mr. Pecsar since the City would not be involved. Mr. Pecsar stated he is not opposed to the subject request for Change-. of Zoning but is concerned[about the expense of the upkeep of the road I ' which will increase if heavy trucks start traveling back and forth. He further stated that excess]road-improvement~costs should be paid by those that use it in the heaviest manner. Chairman Lively stated that aS long as the property owner complies with the regulations relative to '~gricultural" zoning the City cannot become involved in regulating the us~ of the road. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:33 P.M., directed C-141 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study. C. C-142 - John F. Torre, Wardel~ Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to '~" (A~ricultural) Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to C-142 at 8:34 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. He explained that some of the property will be used for orchard and the remainder will be pasture or vacant land. No one in the audience wished ~to'comment and the applicant ms not present. Chairman Lively explained that this application is similar to C-141 and the two should, p~rhaps, be considered as a whole. He closed the hearing for the evening at 8:35 P.M.,.directed Cm142 continued to the next regular meeting and referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee for study. D. C-143 - Paul Masson, Inc., Pierce Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40~000" (Single-Family Residential) to '~" (Agricult~ralk The hearing relative to C-143 Was opened at 8:36 P. M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and published. He further stated that the applicant has submitted a :letter to withdraw both the request to establish an '~gricultural Preserve" and the application for Change of Zoning. Plm~inM Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. D. C-143 - Continued Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Eraus, to close the hearing relative to C-143 at 8:37 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Cormnissioner Eraus, to grant the applicant"s request both for withdrawal of the request to establish an "Agricultural Preserve" and the subject application for Change of Zoning ~C-143) and that any further consideration relative to C-143 be terminated; motion carried unanimously. E. UP-198 - Saratoga Foothills D~velopment Corp., Miljevich Drive - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales Office - Continued from 25 January 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 8:38 P.M. 'The Secretary stated that the Standard Form for approval of model home sales offices has been prepared and it is recommended that the Use Permit be granted. No one in the audience wished to comment. Mr. Turgeon was present to represent the applicant, but had no comments to add. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, to close the hearing relative to UP-198 at 8:41 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Eraus, that the Standard Form dated 8 Februar~ 1971 be adopted and the Use Permit for a model home sales office be gr~nted as shown on Exhibits "A" and "B" in file UP-198 and subject to the conditions stated in said.Form; motion carr led unanimous ly. F. V-354 - John Markulin, Leonar~ Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for Corridor Lot Chairman Lively opened the hearing at 8:42 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notices of Hearing'were"m~iled. The Assistant Planner explained that the zoning ~in the area of the subject property is "R-1-12,500"; however, the property under discussion is a corridor lot.which requires 20,000 square feet in order to qualify as a building site. Mr. James R. Bosch, 20543 Debbie Lane, was present and stated that he owned the property that backe.d up to the applicant's and he is interested in an explanation as to the exact intent of-the subject proposal. Chairman Lively explained tha't the subject property is located in an '~{-1-12,500" Zoning District;2 however, the flag-or corridor-lot has a limited access driveway and a] City regulation prohbits corridor lots with less than 20,000 square feet of area° The application requests that he be allowed a building site of 14,000 square feet on the corridor lot. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:49 P.M., referred V-354 to the Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Kraus, on behalf: of the Variance Committee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the property for 9:00 A.M.~ on Saturday, 20 February 1971. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued II. G. V-355 - A.R.C.O., Cox Avenue - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestandin~ IdentifiCation Sign Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to V-355 at 8:50 P.M. " The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and explained that this applicant does have'an existing sign but does ~mnt to change the wording on the sign. The applicant wes not present, and no one in the audience wished to comment. The Assistant Planner explained that the applicant did submit an application for Design Review. Approval but the Design Review Committee did not approve thef. proposal because it did not meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the applicant has submitted an application for Variance before proceeding with Design Review Approval. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:56 P.M., referred V-355 to the Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Kraus, on behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged for an on-site inspection of the property for 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, 20 February 1971. : H. V-356 - Floral Supply Center,! Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Identification Sign The hearing relative to V-356iwas opened at 8:56 P.M. The Secretary stated that 1) the Notice of Hearing was mailed 2) this business is located in the LuRay Building] 3) the tenants in this unit have changed many times and 4) the last ~]enant, also, applied for a Variance for a sign. ' The applicant was not present.~ Mr. Stuart P. Fitzpatrick., 20.410 Kirkmont, stated he was opposed to the proposed Variance since the business is located in an area of commercial buildings and if the Variance were granted an undesirable precedent would be established. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:58 P.M., referred V-356 to the Variance Committee and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioner/KrauSmion behalf of the Variance Committee, arranged.for an on-site inspection of the property for 10:00 AoM. on Saturd~L~ 20 February 1971. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-878 - Saratoga Foothills .Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Buildin~ Site. Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 25 January 1971 Commissioner Smith recon~nended that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting since the DeSign Review Committee is still reviewing the architectural features of the development. · Chairman Lively so directed.. B. SD-879 - George Lampros, Hume Drive and Piedmont Road - Subdivision A~oproval - 9 Lots -ZContinued from 25 January 1971 Mr. Bill Heiss, engineer, was present to represent the applicant and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction with same. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 Februar~ 1971 - Continued B'~ ~,~SD~87.9~--.DCOntinued Chairman Lively, in answer to a recommendation from Commissioner Martin, directed the Subdivision Committee Report be amended by adding the following conditidn: "22. Street 'tree_~_lan__t_i__ng. shall be in accordance ~h'Section 4.7 Of the City of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-5." Commi_~sioner Smith moveds seconded by Commissioner Kraus. that the ,, Subdivision Cou~nittee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to SD~879 ', be adopted,, as amended, and that the t~e map (Exhib.it.'n~'''', _filed 15 January '197i)'be 'approved 'subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SD-880 - Herion Roofing, Inc., Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots - Continued from 25 January 1971 Mr. Bob Mathot, applicant's representative, ms present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction with same. After discussion, Chairman Lively directed that the following conditions be added to the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971: "21. Street tree planting shall be in accordance with Section 4.7 of the City of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-5." "22. The 24-inch locust tree': and the 20-inch redwood tree shall be preserved." Cormnissioner Smith moved, seconded by Con~nissioner Kraus, that the Subdivision Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 relative to SD-880 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-I", filed 25 January 1971) be approved subject to the conditions· set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-313 - Blue Hills School (Cupertino Union School District), DeSanka and Goleta Avenues - Preliminary Design Approval '-. Permanent School Buildins Commissioner Metcalf stated .that the architect did.-~.a.-..good.~'jbb.!in designing this school and the Staff Report dated 8 February 1971 recommends that Preliminary .Design Approval be granted for A-313, Blue Hills School. He further stated that this will be a unique school+.building in that it will be a one-room school-house with sliding panels to be used aS dividers. Con~nissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 8 February 1971 be adopted and that Pr. eliminary Design Approval be granted for Blue Hills School Building as shown on Exhibits "B" and "C" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unan'.lmously. Planning Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued VI. B. PROPOSAL RE Roofin~ Material!and Fire Zone Commissioner Smith moved, sedonded by Commissioner Marshall, for tentative approval of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road as the line of demarkation for a fire-retardant roofing-material zone in accordance with the map forwarded and reconm%ended by the County Fire Marshal office and contingent on approval of the extension of the of the same line by neighboring communities; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Martin explained that the subject proposal will not become aan official!Ordinance :lntil the Planning Commission formally adopts~an Ordi- · '~nce i and forwards same to the City Council for approval. C. REPORT OF GENERAL PLAN COMMITTEE - Concerning Agricultural Preserve on : Paul Masson, ~harles Maridon and John. ~ Torre Properties Commissioner Metcalf stated that there is a report dated 8 February 1971 from the General Plan Committee recommending that the Commission report favorably to the City Council in the matter of '~gricultural Preserves" for the subject applications;~ however, in view of the request to withdraw C-143 (earlier in the meetingS, the report must be modified to eliminate "Paul Masson, Inc. - Request for Agricultural Preserve (Williamson Act)" from the subject portion of the said report. Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Planning Commission adopt, as modified, the General Plan Committee Report dated 8 February 1971 and recommend favorably to the City Council in the matter of '~gricultur~l Preserves" for the application of Charles Maridon and John TOrre; motion carried unanimously. D. C-137 - Alfred F. Dumas, Inc.', Prospect Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-10,O00" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-I-10,O00" "P-C" (SinMle-Family Residential Planned-Community) The Secretary explained that !the City Council referred this matter back to the Planning Commission for ~urther study and consideration of a revised plan the applicant believes will conform to suitable density for the site as recommended by the Planning Commission.- Commissioner Smith requested !the Secretary to contact the applicant to arrange an appointment to me~t with the Subdivision Committee to discuss the matter. : Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to mail a new notice relative to this matter and schedule a hearing for the meeting of 22 February 1971. E. C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue -'Request for Change ~of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "P-A" (Professional-Adminis'trative) The Secretary explained that this matter has been referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council since the applicant has changed his application to a request for Z"P-A" (Professional-Administrative) zoning in lieu of the former request for "C-N" (Neighborhood-Commercial) zoning. Commissioner Smith requested the Secretary to contact the applicant to arrange an appointment to meet with the Subdivision Committee to discuss the'new proposal. Chairman Lively requested the: Secretary to mail a new notice relative to this request and schedule a hearing for the meeting of 22 February 1971 Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 February 1971 - Continued VII~.- NEW BUSINESS - None VIII, COMMUNICATIONS A, . ~RITTEN - None B. ORAL 1. The Secretary advised that the Mayor would like to hold a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and City Council on either May 17 or June 7 and would like some indication from the Planning .Commission as to which date would be preferable. :, After discussion it ~as 'decided that June 7 would be preferable date l however, the Commission could meet on May 17 if that is more desirable by the City Council. 2. Li~htin~ Connnittee Commissioner Metcalf stated that 1) he artended the second meeting of the Lighting ':Committee at which Mr. Barrett the .Lighting Consultant (whose services have been utilized by ~BAR~ from the San Francisco Bay Area was present 2) Barrett basically stated there are two ways of lighting an intersection a) use bulbs which would not provide much vision nor would there be much illumination b) use screened lighting with play on the natural features Of the intersection; thereby, avoiding dist..r..~C.~..i..o_n of night vision for "'the. night driver 3) intersections can be properly lighted providing the lighting is properl9 designed 4).-'it~ is not necessary to illuminate the street in Saratoga like a freemy nor is it necessary to spend a tremendous amount of money to supply lighting at instersections and 5) it is hoped that the Lighting Committee can make a fi~.ld trip in the very near future. 3. Guests .-:' Chairman Lively acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of .: Councilman Cole Bridges, Mrs. Parker of the Good Government Group and Mrs. Ottenbera of the League of Women Voters. He, also, thanked Mrs. Parker for the coffee served at recess, IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lively declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, st'ane secr~~e~ary Saratoga Planning Commission j CITY OF SARATOGA PLAI~IING COMMISSXON AGENDA TIHE: Monday, 8 February 1971 - 7:30 P~CE: Cit~ Council Cha~ers~ ~3777 .Fruitvale Avenue~ Sar~tog~ Csliforuia ~PE: Regula~ Meet I. ROUTINE ORGANIZAT. ION A. ROLL CALL B .' MINITEES " n. P BLZC EARINC. S. Ao C-13.9. - ltalachy J. Hotart, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from 'R-1-20,000' (Single-Family Residential) to "R-l-10,000" (Single-Family Residential) - Continued from 25 Jan,_,sry. 1971 ..... · .. B. C-141 - Charles ~aridon, ~ardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000' (Single-Family Residential) to (A~rricultural}. .... C. C-1~2_ - John F. Torts, ~lardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from 'R-l-40,000 (Single-Family Residential) to "A" : D. C-14__3 - Paul Hasson, Inc., Pierce Road - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to 'A' (A~ricultural) E. UP-198 ~ Saratoga Foothills Development corp., MilJevich Drive:- Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales OffiCe -'.' Continuedi from'25 .J. an~ary 19,71 .,L a .. . F i V-354 - John Markulin. Leonard Road - Request for Va=iance to Allow 'i Site Reduction for Corridor Lot .. .. i .... ; , G~ V-355 - A.R.CoO~. Cox A~enue -. RequeSt for V~riance to Allow a ~i ~5__6,- Fld~al shppiy Center. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for : ..V~a_riance to Allow a Freestavdin~ Identification SiBn x-ix. BuZLD C. S T .S SUBDIVXSIO ..S. A. SDR-.8.7.8 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue. Building Site Approval - i Lot - Continued from 25 January 1971 B. sD-87.9 - George Lampros, Hume Drive and Piedmont Road -. Subdivision Approval - 9. Lo. ts -·Continued from 25 Janu.a.ry 1971 ..... C. 8D-880 - Herion Roofing. Inc., Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - .2_1.Lots - Continued from 25 J,anuary. 19.71. .. IV o DESIGN REVIEI4 A. A-,31,.3:'- Blue Hills School (Cupertino Union School District), DeSanka and Goleta Avenues - Preliminary Design Approval Permanent School But. lding ........... Plannin~ Commission .A~.,enda - 25 January 1971 - Continued v. c~i~ CgUN_C!L.REPORT VI, OLD BUSINESS .. A. UP-189 - James R. Davi, Sousa Lane - Request for Extension - Continued from '25 J.an. uar. y...19~.7.1 B. PROPOSAL for Lstablishing a Roofing Material Ordinance and Fire Retardant Roofing Materfdl Zone - Continued .from 25 January 1971 :' J, , , ,( :, f. . 'C~ REPORT OF GENERAL PlAN COMMITTEE ~ Concerning Agricultural Preeerve on Paul Masson, John Marldon, and John Torre Propert~i. es . .. : ..' . .. vii o . NEW. BUSINE.S.S vnx. ¢om .ICATIoNs ~; ORAL ix. ADjo r -2-