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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-1971 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 22 February 1971, 7:30 P~M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting ~as called to order at 7:30 P.M. A. ROLL CALL All Cf~--issioners were present. B. MINUTES The minutes were approved as distributed. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-137 - Alfred F. Dumas, Inc., prospect Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,0007' (Single-Family Residential) to '~-1-10,000" "P-C" (SinMle-Family ReSidential Planned Community) The hearing ~as opened at 7:34 P.M. Chairman Lively, since no one present wished to comment, closed the hearing at 7:37 P.M. and directed that C-137 be continued to the next regular meeting. B. C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "P-A" (Professional-Administrative) The hearing was opened at 7:38 p.M. Re~erence Anderson was present to represent the applicant. Commissioner Smith recommended ]that 8-140 be continued until after the 1971 General Plan Review Without objection Chairman Lively directed C-140 continued to 12 April 1971 and closed the hearing for the evening at 7:42 P.M. C. C-141 - Chatties Marldon, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricultural) ~ Continued from 8 February 1971 The hearingf~=was re-opened at 7 :"44 P.M. Applicant not present. 'Nos~..one in audience wished to co~f~fzent. Staff Report dated 22 February 21971 recommending approval of C-141 was read. The hearing was temporarily closed at 7:52 P.M. and re-opened again at 8:00 P .M. Co.m~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff Report dated 22'February 1971 b.e adopted and the approval be granted for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report dated 15 January 1971; mcu. Planning Commission Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued II. D. C-142 - John F. Torre, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricult.ural) - Continued from 8 February 1971 The hearing ms re~..open~d at 8:07 P.M. 'f~'The applicant was not present~ No one in the audience wished ~to comment. The hearing ~as closed at 8:08 P.M. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and the approval be granted for. C-142 for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report dated 15 January 1971; mcu. ; E. V-354 - John Markulin, Leonard Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for Corridor Lot - Continued from 8 February 1971 The hearing relative to V-354 was not opened at this time. Chairman Lively directed V-354 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Co~m, ittee. F. V-355 -A.R.C.O., Cox Avenue ~ Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Identification Sign -.Continued from 8 February 1971 The hearing relative to V-355 .was re-opened at 7:54 P.M. The. applicant was not present '.and no one in the audience wished 'to comment. The Staff Report dated 22 February 1971, recommending that the suject request for variance be denied, ms read. The hearing Was closed at 7:56' P.M. Co~.-issioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February~ 1971 be adopted and the subject request for variance be denied; mcu. r G. V.-.356 - Floral Supply Center, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance '~to Allow a Freestanding Identification Sign - Continued from 8 February 1971 The hearing Was re-opened at 7.:58 P.M. The applicant Was not present and no one in the audience wished to comment. The Staff Report dated 22 Febr..uary 1971, recommending that the request for variance be denied, Was read. The hearing ~as closed at 7:59. P.M. Cormuissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin~ that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and the subject request for variance be denied; mcu. .. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS ~ A. SDR-878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Building Site ApprovAl - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 February 1971 Corm,~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Fagan, that the Building Building Site .Committee Report! dated 22 February 1971 relative to SDR-878 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 5 January 1971) be approved subject to the. conditions set forth in said report; mcu. -2- Planning C.ommission Minutes - 22 Febr,,ary 1971 - Continued III. B. SDR-882 - Robert P. Lewis, S0b~y Road - Buildinn Site Approval - 1Lo~ The applicant expressed appr6val of the proposed conditions as stated in the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 February 1971. ~"Condition II-B of the subjec~ report was amended.~ Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Eraus, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 February 1971 relative to SDR-882 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 10 February 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; mcu. C. SDR-883 - Thomas Fryer~ Saratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots Co~,aa~issioner Smith recommended SDR-883 be continued to the meeting of 8 March 1971 Chairman Lively so directed. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-36____~0 - Grace United Methodist Church, Prospect Road - Preliminary Dpsinn Review - Fellowship Hall Conmissioner Metcalf moved, Seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 Februar'y 1971 be adopted and that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-360; mcu. B. A-362 - M..E. Frazier, Cox Av:enue and Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Office Buildins The Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommended Preliminary Design Approval be granted foe A-362. The following condition was a~ded to the subject Staff Report: "d. Any external illumination subject to Design Review Approval." Dr. Abrams, adjacent property: owner, requested the matter be continued to allow all adjacent property oWner to review the plans. Mr. Ralph Ramona, applicant~'szrepresentative, stated that.there is a time limit in which construction must start. After discussion, Chairman LiVely directed A-362 continued to the next regular meeting. RECESS ANDRECONVENE C. A-364 - West Valley Junior College, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final 'Desinn Review -.Library Buildins· Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-364; mcu. D. A-365 - West Valley Junior College, Fruitvale .and Allendale Avenues - Final Desinn Review -!Physical Educational Buildings The Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommended that A-365 be granted Final Design Approval. Conmissioner Metcalf recommended that the words "roof vent duc~s, be added to Condition= &'~" between the words "conditioning," and "and". -3- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued IV', D. A-365 - Continued Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the.pStaff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-365; mcu. E. A-366 - Barclay's Bank, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Identification Sinn [hJ Staff. Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending approval_for A-3'6~'UT"~ ~.~s=amen~d in the condition contained therein by changing the word !~illiamperes" to !.~millilamberts". Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-366; mcu. F. A-367 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Desinn Review - CondominiumApartments Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for-A-367; mcu. G. A-363 - West Valley Jr. College, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final Design Review - Fine Arts and Humanities Buildinn Commissioner Metcalf noted.that the Design Review Committee Report dated 22 February 1971 recommends that F~nal'~.Design Approval for A-363 be denied. The subject report is signed bY two (2) members of the Design Review C~mfxittee but not the third member since he does not concur~.!with the contents of the report. : Commissioner Marshall explained that the Design Review Con~f~ittee did encourage. the college people to raise balloons to designate the height of the proposed building so that:the height could be visually assessed. Mr. William Higgins, architect, stated a top theater-consultant ms contacted to help design the auditorium. Chairman Lively stated that the fact is that the applicant did not bother to present the City with any preliminary plans. Dean Arnoled, representing the college, stated that this structure was designed after lengthy consultation with the drama department and everything was done to have a theater that would accomodate the educational program in a one-story building. He further stated he would be willing to take the plans back to the people involved and ask them if the building can be lowered some way. Chairman Lively directed thatT this matter be continued to allow time for further study. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary gave a brief summary"-of the City Council meeting of 17 February 1971. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UP-189 ~ James R. Davi, Sousa:Lane - Request for Extension - Continued from 8 February 1971 At a requested from Commissioner Smith this matter was continued to the meeting of 8 MarCh 1971 -~- PlanninM Co~L~uission.~: Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued VII. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-828 - John CoxI M..D.~ Jacks Road - Request for Extension Chairman Lively directed this matter continued to the next regular' meeting and referred SDR-828 'to the Subdivision Ccuumittee. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN - None Bo ORAL General Plan Committee - T~e General Plan Committee will meet on 27 February 1971 at 9:00 A.M.' to review the Trail and Pathway Plan. Study Session for Annual General Plan Review - Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to schedule a study session for the Annual General Plan Review for WedneSday evening, 24 March 1971. William Kinney Use Permit - The Secretary explained that the Code Enforcement Officer has the sZubject Use Permit under study and will have a report for the Planning C~m, ission as soon as possible. Guests - Chairman Lively acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Jerome Smith~ Mrs.. Wilberding and Mr. Frampton of the Good Government Group and Mrs. Ot~enberg of the League of Womer Voters. He, also, thanked .Mrs. Wilberding for the coffee served at recess. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lively declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. lRespectfully submitted -5- CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 22 February 1971, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting ~as c~led to order by Chairman Lively at 7:30 P.M~ A. ROLL CALL : Present: Commissioners Faga~ Krauss Lively~ Marshall~ Martin, Metcalfs and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved~ seconded by Commissioner Krauss that the reading of the minutes of th~ 8 February 1971 meeting be ~aived and they be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. .~-13} - 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" (SinMle-Family 'Residential Planned Community) The Chairman opened the hearing relative to C-137 at 7:34 P.M. The Secretary explained that the .applicant met with the Subdivision Committee to discuss the revised plans~and it was decided that more specific plans were necessary; therefore, it is recommended that this.matter be continued to the next regular meeting.] He, also, stated a new Notice of HearinS was mailed. Commissioner Smith stated that additional consideration must be given relative to'density in connection with this application before the Subdivision Committee can make any kind of a recommendation. Chairman Lively closed the h~aring for the evening at 7:37 P.M., directed C-137 continued to the next reEular meeting, and referred. same to the Subdivision Committee for further study. B~ C-140 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue - Request for Change of: Zoning from '~" (Agricultural) to "P-A" (Professional-Administrative) Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to C-140 at 7:38 P.M. The Secretary stated a new Notice of Hearing was mailed.and the applicant has made a proposal to the City Council that the City purchase the subject property7 for use as a park site. ReVerend Anderson, present to~ represent the applicant, stated that 1) it is the applican6s sincere desire to see the property utilized to the greatest advantage fori the entire community 2) it is utilized now by various community organizations and the applicant will continue to allow this and 3) it is impossible for the applicant to support the subject property for community use for an indefinite period of time. Commissioner Smith advised that the applicant did meet with the Subdivision Committee and at that time two (2) suggestions were made 1) that the property be offered to the City as a park site or 2) that the applicant submit a request for consideration at the General Plan Review to change the land use of the said property. -1= Planning Commission Minutes - 22 Febr]uary 1971 - Continued II. B. C-140,- Continued Commissioner Smith recommended that C-140 be continued to the meeting of 12 April 1971 in !order to allow time fo~"-i[~'i~'a~'f6~'~~, to be reviewed at the 't'f~'%'f~'~'~ Gener~r'Pl'~n'Eeview. Chairman Lively closed the ~earing fo~the!~evening at 7:42 P.M., directed C-140 continued to !the meeting of 12 April 1971, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for a report after the General Plan Review. C. C-14__1 - Charles Maridon, War!dell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,889" (Single-Family Residential) to '~" (Agricultural) - Continued from 8 February 1971 Chairman Lively re-opened t~e hearing relative to C-141 at 7:44 P.M. The applicant was not present and no one in the audience wished comment relative to this ap~!ication. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending that the subject application for Change of Zoning be approved. Commissioner Smith stated he is concerned about the amount of fruit processing that will be permitted on this land under the requested zoning. The Secretary reviewed a Staff Report dated 15 January 1971 in file C-141 and stated that under :Resolution 559 (adopted 17 February 1971) the fruit processing on the subject p~_operty under '~" zoning' would be limited to forty-buckets'~f ]ah~r~ie~..per day for.a.two-week period' during the season and one truck"in' and'out of'the property per day for that two-week period. Chairman Lively temporarily closed the hearing for C-141 at 7:52 P.M. in order to allow time for the Secretary to locate a copy of Resolution 559. Other items were discussed during the '6fief break in t~e hearing relativ~""~'~ to.C-l'4'r;"~'~'IOY't'he sake of clarification the items will follow in the normal order of the agerids. The hearing for C-141 was reopened again at 8:00 P.M. The Secretary read Resoluti6n 559 w~ich stated the list:~..~ of ac=ivities permitted in an "Agricultural Preserve" area. Chairman Lively observed that Resoltuion 559 would allow the ox~ner of the property to build~workman~-~4b~es\ on the .property. The Secretary stated that t~is would be impractical for the property owner; however, it would be .possible. Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing relative to C-l~l at 8:06 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 relative to C-141 be adopted and that the subject application for rezonin~ to '~" (Agricultural) be recommended to the City council for approval on the basis the objectives of Section 1.1 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 can be met, the proposal complies with the goals of the General Plan.~' and for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report dated 15 January 1971 and the approval be sub3ect to the condition stated in the 22 February 1971 report; motion carried unanimously. -2- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 Feb=uary 1971 - Continued II. D. C-142 - John F. Torre, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00" (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (A~ricultural) - Cont.inued from 8 February 1971 The hearing was reopened at '.8:07 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file. The applicant was not presedt and no one in the audience wished to comment relative to the subject application. Chairman Lively noted that 8-142 is an exact duplicate of C-141 except for the size of the property. The Staff Report dated 22 Fe. bruary 1971 relative to C'-142 recommended that the subject request for change of ~-oning be granted. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing relative to C-142 at 8:08 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissi-oner Kraus, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 relative to C-142 be adopted and that the subject application for rezoning to "A" (Agricultural) be recommended to the City Council for approval on the ba§~s the objectives of Section 1.1 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 can be met, the proposal complies with the goals of the General Plan and for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report dated 15 January 1971 and the approval be subject to the condition stated in the 22 February 1971 report; motion carried unanimously. E. V-35__4 - John Markulin, Leonard Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for corridor Lot - Cont:~nued from 8 February 1971 Commissioner Kraus stated that 1) the Variance Committee did.meet with this applicant 2) they discussed with rheaapplicant a solution that would conform to the Zoning.Ordinance 3) the applicant has the solution under consideration and. 4) · it will not be necessary to open the hearing at this time since the matter must be recommended for continuance. Chairman Lively, in view of.the foregoing, did not open the hearing relative to V-354 and directed same continued to the meeting of 8 March 1971. ., F. V-355 - A.R.C.O., Cox Avenue - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Identification SiMn.- Continued from 8 February 1971 Chairman Lively reopened th~ hearing relative to V-355 at 7:54 P.M. The applicant was not present and no one in the audience wished to comment. Commissioner Kraus read the' Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending that· the VarianCe request in connection with V-355 · be denied. o Co~f,-~issioner Metcalf moved,. seconded by 'Commissioner Martin, that the hearing be closed at 7:56 P.M. ; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that .the ~S['alf'eRep~t"'da.'!~.d'2'2'~Fer'~y I9'71 be adoptejd and that the subject request for variance V-355 be denied on the grounds that the findings required by Section 17.6 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 cannot be made for the reason stated in said repor. t; motion carried unanimously. G. V-356 - Floral Supply Center, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance to Allow a Freestanding Identification Sign - Continued from 8 February 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing relative to V-356 at 7:58 P.M. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued II. Go V-356 - Continued The applicant ~as not present.and no one in the audience wished to comment relative to V-356. The Secretary read the Staf~ Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending that the subjec~ request fo~ variance be denied. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the hearing be closed at 7:59 P,M;; motion carried unanimously. CoA,m~issioner'Kraus~moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff.Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and that the subject request for variance V-356 be denied on the grounds that the findings required by Section 17.6 of. Zoning Ordinance NS-3 cannot be made for the reasons stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONSc A. SDR-878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue Buildin~ Site Appyoval - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 February 1971 Commissioner Metcalf, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Smith, stated that the Design Review Committee feels that a breezeway connect- ing the buildings is quite appropriate for the proposed development. Mr. Bernie Turgeon, Vice-President of Saratoga Foothills, stated.that 1) the'proposed development will be altogether different from the Gatehouse development on Springer Avenue and 2) it '.~S~felt that if some open space could be maintained it would be to everyone~ advantage. Commissioner Martin explained that the Design Review Committee did recommend that the building~ be staggered. Mr. Jim Moreland~ architect, explained that it was the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that a hip roof be used to give an open effect. Mr. Turgeon explained that ~he oak trees on the property will be involved in the street wideni~g;-~however, it is indefinite when saratoga Avenue is to be widened. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Fagan, that the Building Site Committee RepOrt dated 22 February 1971 relative to SDR-878 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 5 January 1971) be approved subject to the Conditions set forth in said report; motion carr led unanimous ly. ' B. SDR-882 - Robert P. Lewis, Sqbey Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present a~d stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and ~xpressed satisfaction with same. Commissioner Smith recommended that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 February 1971 be amended as follows: Condition ~1~ be changed to read as follows: "B. Corridor driveway shall~ be improved to 18-feet wide using double seal coat oil and screening on 6-inch A.B..for entire length of corridor or 1.2-feet wide by connecting across to the adjoining driveway Z(Ramke). Turn-around and improvements shall be provided as approved by Director of Public Works." Plannin~ Commissioner Minutes - 22 Februar; 1971 - Continued III. B. SDR-882 - Continued Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 February 1971 relative to SDR-882 be adopted,/as amended, and ~'~the tentatk~map ~E'~b'i~'A'', filed ~ 10 February 'l~7'r)--be-a~ppr6ved subject [o the conditions set forth in said 'repor't; ~6~ion carried' unanimouS'ly. 'C. SDR-883 - Thomas Fryer, Saratoga'Hills Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 2 Lots Commissioner Smith recommended that this application be continued to the next regular meeting to allow time for further study. Chairman Lively so directed. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-36Q - Grace United Methodist Church, Prospect Road - Preliminary Design Review - Fellowship Hall. Commissioner Metcalf explained that there is an existing classroom, the office will be constructed sometime in the future and the fellowship hall is to be constructed at this time; however, the overall plans are submitted for approval at this time. : Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February I971 be adopted and that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-360 as sho~n on Exhibit '~" and subject to the conditions stated in said report.;. motion.carried unanimously. B. A-362 - M. E. Frazier~ Cox Avenue and Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Office Building. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 reCou~f, ending that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-362. Commissioner Kraus inquired if the proposed building could be illuminated in any manne~ Commissioner Metcalf recommended that the Staff Report ~etaCive to A-362 be amended by adding the following condition: "d. Any external illumination subject to Design Review Approval." Dr. Abrams, adjacent property oWner,~ated that 1) this-is the first opportunity he has had to review the subject plans 2) the adjacent property owners at a previous hearing were assured that they would get a chance to review the proposed plans before they were approved and 3) he would request that the matter be continued to. allow all adjacent property owners to review the plans. : Chairman Lively'requested the Secretary to look back in the minutes of previous.hearings on this property to see if the Planning Commission did make a committement to contact adjacent property owners and notify them when plans for development of the subject property were available for review. He then inquired if the applicant would object to a postponement'of two (2) weeks~ Mr. Ralph Ramona, applicant's representative, stated that 1) there is a time limit in'which construction must start 2) the matter has been properly noted on the agenda and Dr. Abrams does receive the agenda; so, there should really be no reason for a delayZ. -5; Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued IV. B. A-362 - Continued Commissioner Metcalf stated that· t~e applicant requests only Preliminary Design Approval at this time and he would recommend that the matter not be continued. Commissioner Kraus stated that he ~ould prefer that the matter be continued in order to allow a thorough revie~ of the plans by everyone concerned since this is an aesthetically strategic corner in the City. Mr. Ramona explained that he has presented the plans to the President of the Saratoga Woods Homeowners AssoCiation and has received no unfavorable comment s. : Chairman Lively stated that a two (2) week continuance does not seem like too much of a delay and by doing so ~t would allow all interested parties to review. the plans. Commissioner Metcalf recommended that the matter be continued until after the recess and the earlier minutes be checked during the recess to determine if the Commissioner did make a committment to provide an opportunity for adjacent property owners and different homeowner groups to review the plans. RECESS AND RECONVENE Chairman Lively stated that af~er-'~eviewing the minutes it has been disclosed that no record can be found of a committment made by the Planning Commission to notif~ adjacent p_Ko~ert¥ Qwners of Homeowners Groups of plans submitted for this property; however~ t!here is sufficient interest!indicated.by the Hom~owners Groups to warrant continuance of A-362 to allow time for review of the planS." Without objection, Chairman Lively directed A-362 continued to the next regular meeting, referred same to the 'Design Review Committee for study and requested the Secretary to notify anyone who might be interested in attending a meeting with the Design Review Committee for the purpose of reviewing the subject plans. C. A-364 - West Valley Junior College,iFruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final Design Review - Librar~ Build. in~ After a brief discussion, Commissioner Metcalf read the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 relative to A-364 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for A-364. Commissioner MetCalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-364 as shown on Exhibit '~" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. D. ~-~65 - West Valley JuniOr College, ~Fruitvale and Allendale. Avenues - Final Design Review - Physical Educational Buildings The Secretary read the Staff Report. dated 22 February 1971 relative to A-365 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for the ~'hysical education building. Commissioner Metcalf stated that after reviewing the plans he would like to recommend that the condition (a) of the subject Staff Report be amended to read as follows: "(a) All sir conditioning, roof vent ducts, and other mechanical equipment. to be properly screened from public view and sound isolated (sound-proofed)." -6- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 February 1971 - Continued IV. D. A-365 - Continued Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 Februaryi 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-365 as shown on Exhibit "A" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. A-366 - Barclay's Bank, Big BaSin Way - Final Design Review - Identification Sign Commissioner Metcalf read the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending that A-366 be granted Final Design Approval. Commissioner Marshall recommended that the word "milliamperes" be removed from the condition contained in the said Staff Report and instead the word "millilamberts" be inserted. Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Staff Report dated 22 FebrUary 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Final Design Approval be granted fo~ A-366 as shown on Exhibit '~" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unani- mously. F. A%3~7 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Condominium Apartments Commissioner Metcalf read the Staff Report dated 22 February 1971 recommending that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-367. Commissioner Metcalf moved, sedonded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 February~ 1971 be adopted and that Preliminary Design Approval be granted f'o~!A-367 as shown on Exhibit '~" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. G. A7363 - West Valley Jr. College, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues - Final Design Review - Fine Arts and Humanities Buildin~ ~ __ __~--------- .............. Commissioner Metcalf noted that the abFig~"R~i~ Committee Report c.f , recommended that the Design Review Approval for A-363 be denied. The " subject report is signed by twQ (2) members of the Design Review Committee but not by the third member since he does not concur' with the contents of the report. The Secretary explained that the applicant did make application for a fine-arts-and humanities-building and the Design Review Committee reviewed the plans and deferred action in order to study the height proposed for the auditorium since it exceeds the maximum height limitation of 55-feet allowed by City ordinance. Commissioner Marshall explained that the Design Review Committee did encourage the college people tO raise balloons to designate the height of the proposed building so that the height could be visually assessed. After viewing the height of the balloons from different locations it is felt that a building of the height proposed would not be appropriate. The point should be made that the plans for theisubject structure have been under development for sometime and this is the first attempt to present an~ plans to the and there has been no ~r~'~Consideration ~'~ ~Co~o~ri'~g [h~ h~'~" of .the building. Chairman Lively stated that hezwas surprised that the architect did not realize there is a height limitation for buildings in the City. '~7 - Planning Commission Minutes - 22 Februar7 1971 - Continued IV. G. A-363 - Continued Mr. William HiEgins, architect', explained that 1) a stage loft, in order to be functional, must be a certain height of 67-feet 2) it ms the decision of the college dram-department that they would have a stage loft and 3) a top theater-consultant w~s contacted to help design the auditorium and stag.e loft. Chairman Lively stated that th~ fact remains that the applicant did not bother to present the City! with anM_~Fe_liminary plans for review and it is hoped that in future'lconstructionithis willdnot be the cas~ He further stated it is unfortunate the consultant was not informe~ of the height limitation of the City relative to !structures of this type. Mr. Higgins stated that it is impossible to work with a height limitation of 55-feet when designing a stage loft. Chairman Lively pointed out that the City ordinance clearly states the 55-foot height limitation;2therefore, it is necessary to work with that limitation. . Commissioner Metcalf asked Mr.' Higgins if since their last meeting they had reviewed the design of the. building to try and lower the over-all height of the structure. , Mr. Higgins stated they had not since the applicant is opposed to the lowering of the height of the building. Commissioner Smith pointed out that the applicant may want the higher building, but he may not always be able to obtain permission for everything he wants to do in the City. Commissioner Marshall stated he ms under the impression the applicant is willing to review his plans~to determine the feasibility of lowering the height of the structure. · Dean Arnold, representing the College, stated that 1) this structure was designed after lengthy consultation with the drama department and everything was done to have a theater that would accomodate the educa- tional program in a one-story building 2) it 'was finally decided that the different·phases of the theater could not adequately be taught in a one-story building 3) this building has been designed under the direction of a leading theater-consultant and 4) he was sorry the height limitations were overlooked and the plans would be changed if that were possible. Commissioner Martin stated 1) 'he would like to point out why he did not sign the Design Review Committee Report 2) he did visit the college site and view the balloon ascent 3) i the proposed building would be a good 600-feet away from the closes house and 800-feet away from Allendale Avenue 4) his past record shows how opposed he is to high buildings in residential areas; however~ this structure is set back far enough where it would not give the residents of the area an overbearing feeling 5) when driving down Allendale Avenue he feels the visual impact of the Morman iChurch would be greater than the proposed structure and this fact should be noted in the Design Review Committee report 6) to postpone the construction of this building would be a detriment to the people living in the West Valley Jr. College=District 7) it is reprehensable that the architect did not have a chance to bring in the plans earlier 8) an attempt should be made by the applicant to lower the height of the building and 9) if the building is to be cOnstructedgar the proposed h~ight an appli~[i~n for variance should be made soZthat the ~eighbors"can be notified and given an opportunity to express theiS approval or disapproval. Flannin~ Commission Minutes -'22 February 1971 - Continued IV. G. A-363 - Continued Commissioner Marshall stated that the applicant has been working on the subject plans for at least one-and~one-half years and the City was not contacted during that time; therefore, it does not seem fair to pressure the Planning Commission at this time for a swift decision. Dean Arnold stated he would be wiliing to take the plans back to the people involved and ask them if the building can be lowered some way. Chairman Lively directed that this.matter be continued and referred the application back to the Design':Review Committee and requested the applicant to see what can be done to lower the building to conform with the ordinance. Vo CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Metcalf explained that he was unexpectedly called to Washington, D.C. on the day of the last City Council meeting; therefore, he w~s unable to attend the meeting. In view of the foregoing, the Secretary gave a summary of items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 17 February 1971 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the CommisSion, VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UP-189 - James R. Davi, Sousa Lane - Request for Extension - Continued from 8~February 1971 Commissioner Smith stated 1) the Subdivision Committee met with the applicant and he now reports that he does not .need certification from the State to obtain a loan since the money situation has loosened up 2) the applicant presented a " letter from the State Board saying ;:Mr. Davi must start construction by ~1 July i~7'i' 3) on this basis the Subdivision Committee recommends this matter be ~ontinued another two (2) weeks to allow time, for further study. Chairman Lively so directed. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-828 - John Cox, M,D,~ Jacks Road - Request for Extension The Secretary stated that the applicant submitted a letter requesting a one (1) year extension for SDR-8~8. He further stated that the matter should be continued and referred to the Subdivision Committee for review. Chairman Lively so directed. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN None B.ORAL General Plan C~i-,~ittee Commissioner Metcalf..advised that the General Plan Committee will meet on Saturday, 27 February "197.1 at 9:00 ~.M. to review the Trail and Pathway Plan submitted .by the Park and Recreation Commission. Study. Session for Annual General Plan Review After a brief discussion, Chairman Lively requested the Secretary to 'schedule a study session for the Annual General Plan Review for Wednesday evening, 24 March 1971. Plannin~ Co.-u, ission Minutes - 22=FebrUary 1971 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL - Continued William Kinney Use Permit Commissioner Smith inquired about the William Kinney violation of their Us~ Permit conditions relative to occupancy of the rearZbuilding. The Secretary explained that the Code Enforcement Officer has the matter under Study and he will have a report for the Planning Commission probably by the next meeting. Guests Chairman Liyely acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman J~ome-Smith, Mrs. Wilberding and Mr. Framp.~2n~6f.~<.. the Good Government Group and Mrs. Ottenberg~]~fi~h'e' L~ague_.of Women Voters. He.'.. al~o, thanked Mrs. Wilberding for the coffee served at recess.~'': IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Lively declared ehe meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. ~alker', Secretary " Saratoga Planning /'~ .... Commission ~//. CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING 'CO~SSION TINE: l~onday. 22 February 1971 - PLACE: City Council Chambers. 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Saratoga. California- TYPE; Regular Heet ing z. O.P-C- NXZATm A. ROLL CALL B. ~ NINIrrES II. PUBLIC HEARIngS A. .~-137 - Alfred F. Dumas. Inc.. Prospect Road - Request for Change of from' "Rm'l--10.000" (Single-Family Residential) to '~{-1-10.000" "P .-~" (Single-Family Residential Planned Community} =. . .{ ..... ,.. B. C-140 - Prince of .'Peace .Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue and Cox Avenue - Request for Chanae of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to (Pr O f e s s i ona 1 -Admin i s tra t ire } .......... C. C-141 - Charles Hsridon. Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from '~{-1-40.000" (Single-Family Residential) to "A" (Agricultur~l) - Continued from 8 Februa.ry 1971 . .. , ~ · ..i .=. D. C__-1~2 - John F. Torre, WardeI1 Road - Requebt for Change Of Zoning from '~{-1-~0.000" (Single-Family Residentiai) to 'A" (Agricultural)..- Continued from 8 February. 1971 . E. .V-35~ - John Msrkulin. Leonard Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for Corri.dor Lot - C.ontinued from 8 February 1971 . F. V-35___~ - A.R.C.O.. Cox Avenue - Request for Variance to Allow a ~reestanding Id_entifi.cat. ion Sit~n - Con,tinued from 8 February 19,71 ...... G. V-35__6- Floral. Supply Centers Ssratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance to Allow S .Freestanding Identificatin Sign - Continued " from 8 February ,19~1 ,, , ," ~ , ~, , ,, ~ ~H..B_a~r~6 S~TES ANP S~ZV~S~ONS Ao SDR~878 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp... Saratoga Avenue - Bu. ildin~ S.i. te Approval - I Lot - Continued from 8_ February .19'71' B. SDR-882 - ,Robert P. Lewis, Sp.bey Road - Bui!din~ Site Approval - 1 Lot C. ',SD,R-..883 - ..Thomas. Fryer. Saratoga Hi. lls Road . Buildin~. Sit_e Appr_oval - 2 Lots IV..D. ESIGN REVIEW A. A-360 - Grace United Methodist Church, Prospect Road - Prelimin~ry Design Review - Fellbvsh-~p Hall ..... =. ......... ,.... ~ ......... ~.. -., B. A-~6.~- - }{. E. Frazier.. Cox and Saratoga Avenues - Preliminary Design RevfCw - Office Buildin~ · ...' "' · ... C.. A_-26~_ - West Valley Junior 'College,' 'Fruitvale and Allendale AvenUes - ':' ~inal DesiEn. Review - Library' Building .. D. A-26_.__~5 - West Valley Junior college. 'Fr'uitvale and Allendale Avenues. - Fiual Design. Review - Physical Education.. Buildin.~s . E. A-3a___~6- ~arclay'~ Bank~ Big Basin ~lay - Final Design Review - Identificat~'on ...... SiEn -. F. .A..-367 - Sarat. o~a Foothills Development Corp.. Saratoga Avenue - Prelimina~y · ' Design R.~view - Condominium 'Apartments .., ...... -1- PlannLn~ Commtssfon Agenda - 22 Febr~n_~r7 1971 - Continued V. CITY COUNCIL ·REPORT vI. 9~= BUS~.ESS A. ]3P-1_89 - James R~ Davf, Sou~ ~ne ~ Request for Ex=ensfon - Cont;fnued from 8 Febr~ry 1971 · VIII. CO~CATIONS B. O~L -2-