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MINUTES
TIME: Monday, 8 March 1971, 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fru,itvale Avenue, Saratoga., California 95070
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
The meeting was callled to order by Chairman Lively at 7:30 P.M.
A. ROLL CALL
· Present: Commissioners Fagan, ~aus, Lively, Marshall, Martin, Metcalf,
and Smi. th.
Absent: None.
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner .Metcalf, that the
reading of the minutes of the 22 February 19.71 meeting be waived and
they be approved as distributedi with the following changes:
page 6.. .under B. A-362.. .'paragra. ph 4.. .line 2.. .delete.
the words "of a";
page 6.. .last paragrph.. .l~ne 1.. .change' ~S~="~to "air";
page 8.. .under G. A-363.. .:paragraph?"2- · .line 4.. .delete the
word "informed" and instead ins~ert the word "aware";
page 8.. '.last paragraph.. .line 4.. .change the word "closes" to
"'closest" and in line' 13.. .delete the words "did not have a chance";
~:' ~ motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS .-
A. C-137 - Alfred F. Dunus, Inc., .Prospect Road - Request for Change of
Zoning from "R-I-iO,000" (Single-Family Residential) to '~-1-10,000"
"P-C'" (Single-Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from
22 February 1971
Chairman Lively re-opened the hearing at 7:38 P.M.
Connnissioner Smith stated that '.the Subdivision Co~f. ittee did meet with' the
applicant and revised plans were submitted; however, they are incomplete.
A requirement of "P-C" zoning is that the applicant submit all architectural
'drawings and floor plans. At 'the time these plans are received they will be
submitted to the Design Review'Committee for review; thereafter, a report
and recommendation will be prep~ared relative to C-137.
Mr. Arthur H. Grafe, 12121 Saraglen Drive, stated that the BlUe Hills
Homeowners Association held their meeting to review the map for C-137
and there is concern about the main entrance being located at the Rodeo
Creek entrance.
The Secretary explained that the map 'referred to by Mr. Grafe has been
~Uperse_dediby a later version and Mr. Haines, President Of the Blue Hills
Homeo~mers Association, did review the ',current map.
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II. A. C-137 - Continued
The Secretary stated that thelapplicantts representative submitted
a written request for a two (2) week continuance of C-137 in order
to allow time for further development of the plan.
Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the eveningat 7:45 P.M.,
continued C-137 to the next regular meeting and referred same to
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the Subdivision Committee.
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B. V-354 - John Markulin, Leonard Road - ReqUest for Variance to Allow
Site Reduction for Corridor Lot - Continued from 22 February 1971
Chairman Lively re-opened the :hearing at 7:45 P.M. The Secretary stated·
that the applicant has submitted a written co~uixunication stating that it
would be economically unfeasible to provide a city street at the subject
site; therefore, he would like to follow throught with his original
variance request to allow site-reduction for the subject corridor-lot.
No one in the audience wished to comment relative to V-354.
ChairmanLively closed the hearing for the evening at 7:47 P.M., referred
V-354 to the Variance Coxfmiittee 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, 13 March
1971 and requested the Secretary to inform the applicant.
C. V-357 - Herion Roofing, Inc.,:Prospect Road - Request for Variance to
Allow'Overhead Utilities
The hearing relative to V-357 ~as opened at 7:48 P.Mo 'The Secretary
stated the Notices of Hearing .were mailed. He then explained that
whether or not the variance iS granted the power poles will remain
in approximately the same location with at least the 60KV lines on the
pole. The Secretary read a Statement of Reason filed by Mr. Bob Mathot
the applicant'srepresentative.
The applicant w~s not present !since he understood the matter would
be continued and referred to the Variance Committee.
Mr. Read Ambler, 20809 Mauree~ 'Way, ms present and submitted a petition'
containing sixty four (64) signatures opposing the subject request'for
variance. He then stated that: 1) he is an attorney representing residents
of the area 2) he was not a~re that the poles would remain, even though,
the variance is not granted and 3) the residents ~f the area are most
eager to see the poles removed=.
Mr. Warren Wheeier, 20800 Prospect Road, inquired if this variance is
granted.would that not ~'I~f~ie%~ with the possibility of any of the lines
ever going underground?
The Secretary explained that the only way all the lines in the area could
be put underground would be if' an assessment district were formed for that
purpose.
Mr. Wheeler stated that he wou.ld not be as opposed to the.requested variance
if the applicant would be willing to post bond to place the lines underground
if the time ever came when a system were developed to put all the power lines
" along this area underground. :
Commissioner Metcalf pointed out that an identical situation came up along
Cox Avenue and the underground!utility requirement was enforced.
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II. C. V-357 - Continued
Mr. Dick Rosler, 20718 ProspeCt Road, stated that he signed the
petition opposing the requested variance and was present to verbally
state his objection. ! ;.
-Mr. Ambler. stated that when h~ ms out g~ting signatures for the
petition the existing poles could be~'~,from all angles. He 'further
stated that there is a new school proposed for this area and then there
will be a substantial number 6f residents going in and out of the area
and the above-ground utilities will detract from the aesthetic quality
of the neighborhood.
Chairman'Lively closed the hearing for the evenln~'-~t 8:00 PoM.,
directed V-357 continued to the meeting of 22 March' 1971 and referred
same to.the Variance Committee.
Commissioner Kraus, on behalf~of the Variance Committee, arranged for
an on-site inspection of the property for _9:30 A.M., on Saturday,
13 March 1971 and requested the ~'~'~a~{ to inform the.applicant.
D. V-358 - Saratoga Foothills DeVelopment Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale
Road - Request for Variance to Allow Overhead Utilities
!.The hearing was opened_et' 8:02 P.M~ The Sec/retary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed.
Mr. Be~nie Turgeon, Vice President of Saratoga Foothills, stated that
1) so far on Highway 85 there has not been any undergrouding of any
utility'. lines 2) even if this variance is denied for this side.of
the street there.would still be the lines from the subdivision (Osterlund)
recently completed across the'street 3) there is a letter from PG&E
stating that they would have to tear up Highway 85 to carry this line
across' 4) if the?Z: underground utilities are required it'would.mean an
additional cost of $800. to $1,000. per lot and that is quite a bill
for an individual buyer considering they will not realize very much
aesthetic gain since the existing lines will still be there 5) all
utility lines within the subdivision are underground and 6) in the
next year or two PG&Em/~. become responsible for.undergroundi~'g~I~
power lines. :
Mr. ~eeler, 20800 Prospect Road, stated that just because some other
subdivider did not provide underground utilities is-really no reason
.... for Mr. Turgeon to feet he shOuld.be excused from providing underground
.. utilities.
Chairman Lively c~osed t~e hearing for the evening at 8:12 PoMo,
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" ' Commissioner.Kraus, Chairman of the Variance Coum,ittee, arranged (with
the applicant) for an on~site :inspection of the property for 9:45 A.M.,
on Saturday, 13 March 1971.
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-883 - Thomas'Fryer, ~aratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Conti~ued from 22 February 1971
CommiSsioner Smith recom~.ended! that this matter be continued to allow
the applicant time to develop'~a plan to improve. the slope of the driveway
and widen it out to conf6rm. with City Ordinances.
Chairman Lively, in view of the foreg_oing~. directed SDR-883 continued to
the meeting of 22 March 1971.~_~
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III. B. SDR-884 - Dr. Ralph Merkley,. Pi~.e Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
The Secretary stated that th~ applicant has reviewed the proposed
conditions of approval and h~s expressed satisfaction with same.
Commissioner Smith moved,'~seCond~d'by Commissioner Kraus, thatiE'
the Building Site Committee Report dated 8 March 1971 relative'
to SDR-884 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~",
filed 26 February 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set
forth in said report; motion! carried unanimously.
C. SDR-885 - Tom Scott', V~a Re~na - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
The Secretary stated that th~ applicant has reviewed the proposed
conditions of approval and has expressed satisfaction with same.
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the
Building Site Committee Report dated 8 March 1971 relative to SDR~885
be adopted and that the tentative m~.p (Exhibit .'~", filed 1.March 1971)
be approved subject to the"c0nditions set forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
D. SD-886 - Peter F. Fitchen, ~nc~ Anza Drive - Subdivision Approval - 9 Lots
Commissioner Smith Stated. that the Subdivision Committee Report listing
the proposed conditions of a~proval had been prepared.
Mr. Fitchen, applicant, w-as present and stated that all the trees on
the property.(except ~for orchard trees which c~dno~e left
proper maintenance) will. be'~aved. 'The trees located on.the property'
dedicated to the Flood Control District are another matter since it is
not possible to state what plans they have for the creek. Mr. Fitchen
further stated 1) he would request the alternative of providing Condition 3
(Provide decorative wall or fencing, including tree planting within lots
along State Freeway right-of~way.) as he developed the individual lots
-because of ~tering and maintenance 2) he does not intend to propose any
deed restrictions for this subdivision; therefore, Item No. 23 of the
Standard' Engineering Conditi6ns would not be~and 3)'f pedestrian
walkways will not be required so Item No. 28 of the Standard Engineering'
Conditions is not necessary.:
The Secretary. explained that if deed restrictions are not proposed then,
of cours% none can be filed ~nd if the Director of Public Works does not
require walkways the subdivider is not obligated to provide them. He
.. further stated that any tree§ proposed for removal by Flood Control must
: be approved for removal by the City and the people at Flood Control are
aware of this permi~"~ement.
Chairman Lively recommended ~hat the following be added to Condition (1)
of the'Subdivision Committee 'Report "Less Item 28."
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the
~Subdivision ~Committee Report dated 8 March 1971 relative to SD~886
be adopted, as amended, and tZhat the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed
26 February 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in
said report; motion carried unanimously.
E. SDR-887 - Dgn Carrm Via Re~ina - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
Commissioner Smith recommende~ that SDR-887 be continued to the
meeting of 22 March 1971 to a.llow time for further study.
Chairman Lively so directed. ·
Planning Commission Minutes - 8 March 1971 - Continued
III. F. SDR-888 - Thomas Dashjell, Bohlman Road - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots
C~issioner Smith recommended that SDR-888 be continued to the meeting
of 22 March 1971 to allow time for further study and revie~ of the plans.
Chairman Lively so directed.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-362 - M~,,E:~' Frazier, Cox and Saratoga Avenues - Preliminary Design
Review - Office Building - Continued from 22 February 1971
.The Secretary explained that the applicant could not be. here at_th~s _",~
'~'ime and has requested ' ~h'~ 'matteF\co~tinued to later on the agenda
ae'~he'end'of the"Deaign RevieW matters.
Chairman Lively ;directed the matter continued ~as requ~'sted
B. A-363 - West Valley Jr. college, Fruitvale and Allendale Avenues -
Final Design Review - Fine Arts and Humanities Building -
Continued from 22 February 1971
Commissioner Metcalf read the Design Review Commitsee Report dated
8 March 1971 relative to A-363 recommending that design approval f6r
the fine-arts'and humanities'buildings be denied.
Commissioner Martin explained that 1) he did not agree with some
parts of the report read by Commissioner Metcalf, but he does wish to
see redeced the height of the proposed b~_l~'i~g 2) he visited Foothill
.College to review the looks and size of their auditorium and based on
this observation he disagrees with the statement in the report r~lative
to visual impact and 3) there are buildings within the vicinity'of the
proposed structure that greater affect the visual impact of the.area.
Commissioner Smith raised the qu~.stion..Of a further ordinance deviation by
]the fact that !the scenery loft covers ~more than !0% of the total"
building area; therefore, the extra 25-feet in height allotted for the
scenery loft cannot be made available in this case.
Commissioner Metcalf stated he is aware of that provision of the ordinance;
however, he felt that could be overcome depending upon how the 10% is
applied either 1) against just the auditorium building or 2) against
the total building-complex..The Design Review Corm~ittee decided in favor
of the latter.
Dean Arnold, representing the college, stated that 1) the people
involved developed the educational program for the college and its
activites 2) after they were developed and approved by the Board they were
'g~ven k~h~'\~rchitect to use as a guide to design a building to meet
those requirements 3) as a result the proposed building exceeds the City
height-limitation 4) to lower a portion of the building would affect a
reaction throughout the entire building and would cause the building to
be inoperable for the necessary education-environment 4) to redssign the
building would cause a delay of three (3) to four (4) months and the
college would lose State funding 5) he hoped this matter could be settled
with a variance or by some other measure; so, the building can be put out
to bid and the .program can be carried on as prescribed.
Chairman Lively stated it is! Unfortu.n~_.te'~the college dealt with its own
departments and their architect but not With the City; so, now there is
a problem and the college is.not willing to lower the building or make
other design arrangements.
Cof~m~issioner Metcalf explained that 1) he, also, went to look at
Foothill College and itsi'scenery loft.2) the Foothill College scenery
loft is about the same height as the one proposed for West Valley Jr.
College; however, the auditorium has been designed off the face of a
plateau, the auditorium seating follows the slope of the hill and the
S.c__ep?~_ ~.oft is dr?pped.' ~!.?Y_ tha~. ~)___ i~..?~he~._w?~, ~he._~Chi___t?Ct ......
took advantage of the contour of the land to cut down the apparent
height of the scenery loft and 4) unfortunately, this has not been done
for the subject application.
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IVo B. A.-363 - Continded
Commissioner Metcalf moved, Seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the
Staff Report dated 8 March i971 be adopted and final design approval {or
the Fine Arts and Humanities .Building be denied on the basis the central
structure exceeds the maximum height permitted by Zoning Ordinance NS-3;
motion carried unanimously.
C. A-36____ZY- Saratoga Foothills DeVelopment Corporation, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Condominium Apartments
Coauuissioner Metcalf noted the Staff Report dated 8 March 1971 relative to
A-367 recommends that:?~inal design approval be granted for the condominium
apartments. :
Mr. Bernie Turgeon stated that in reference to condition (b) as stated
in the subject report he would request that, if necessary, because of the
difficulty in locating the feeder lines, he be allowed to place two (2)
air-conditioning units on the~ ground in a sound-proof enclosure.
He further stated two (2) uni'ts have already been roof-mounted.
Commissioner Metcalf stated that if Mr. Turgeon does find .di~ficultyi~ith
the roof-mounted units at a later date he resubmit the aforementioned
request. for consideration by 'the Design Review Committee; otherwise~
the condition (b) will remain' as presently stated in the subject report.
Commissioner Metcalf then recommended that paragraph 2.. .line 5..
of.the subject Staff Report be amended as follows:
delete the word "With" and insert the wor~S "have been employed". . .
and in line 6.. .delete "theSe techniquescwould" and insert the word
"to" between the words "landsCaping" and "give".
Commissioner Metcalf moved, seconded by Coumiissioner Martin, ~hat the
Staff Repor.t dated 8 March 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that final
design approval be granted as; shown on Exhibits "B", "C", "D" and "E"
and subject to the conditions' stated in said report; motion carried
unanimously.
A. A-362'- M. E. Frazier, Cox and Saratoga Avenues~- Preliminary Design Review - Office Build~n~ - Continued from 22 February 1971
This item was postponed to this portion of the agenda to await the
arrival of the applicant's representatives.~'
Chairman Lively explained that at t.he last Planning Commission meeting
everyone wishing to discuss this matter was encouraged to make an appoint-
ment with the Design Review COmmittee.
Commissioner Metcalf explained that 1) the Design Review Committee met
with the applicant, Dr. AbramS~ representatives from the medical center,
and representatives from different Homeowners Associations 2) there were
objections voiced relative to the driveway access on Saratoga and Cox
Avenues and the internal-parking plan 3) the statement was made by
representatives.~f the medical center that they would be.happy to work
with the applicant to provide~a different access or easements throughout
the medical village and the subject parcel so that the direct access on
Saratoga and Cox Avenues would not be required and 4) the Design Review
Committee left it with the applicant and the representatives of the medical
'village to work out some type; of'~grie~'~"'~'h~"~e'S~l~. 9~'_..vah~ch was ~o ~e_ made.\
known a~"this"~eeting."
The Secretary recommended that a recess be called at this time to await
the arrival of the applicant's attorney.
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RECESS ~RECONV?;NE
IV. A.. A-362 - Continued
Mr. Tenenbaum, attorney for the applicant, stated that the applicant
has submitted all the required plans and the Staff Report.recommends
preliminary design approval be granted.
}dr. Joseph Sheredy, 19095 CoX Avenue].] stated that 1) many years
ago ~aen the medical village ms first approved the neighborhood
ms very concerned and after ]numerous hearings. the neighborhood
accepted, with some confidence, the idea that the medical village
would.be developed with the ~nterest of the neighborhood in mind
2) the requirements imposed !on the medical village should be
~im. posed on this piece of property in order to maintain the character of
the area .3)~ the residents of !this area have always been assured there
: would not be ingress or egre~s on to Saratoga or Cox from this property
4) it would be dangerous to'allow such a'=~traffic pattern and it should
be avoided by any means possible 5) adequate parking must be provided
and under the proposed plan it would hardly seem possible to provi~__e
sufficient parking' for the employees much less the clientele dndi6)=.there
continues to be a parking preblem ~ith the medical village.clients
in front of the neighborhood .homes (even though the doctors do everything
to discourage.same) and if t~is plan is approved as proposed Cox Avenue
will become a. permanent parking-lot causing a disagreeable and dangerous
situation. :
Mr. BOb :Menso~.President of the. Saratoga Park Woods Homeowaers Associations
stated that 1) his association has had representation at most of the meetings
regardin~ the subject development of this .property 2) the main problems
concernin~ the Homeowners Association is the parking and ingress-and.
caress-plans 3) there are a lovely groupiof\homes in this area and we
do not want it to become a commercial area 4) we want to make sure that
the architectural design fits in with the medical village, but the size
of the proposed building is tYoo large to fit in with the medical village
buildinas and the parking facilities are less per square foot than those
of the medical village and 5) it may be a good idea to continue this
matter and refer it to the Design Review Committee to allow time for
further discussion.
Mr. Dir~dons President of the Brookview Homeowners Association, stated that
if the building and layout is approved, as proposed, an intolerable safety'
hazard will result and the entire development will detract from the appear-
ance of the neighborhood.
Dr. Marcus Bitter, one of the owners of the medical village, stated that
the representatives of the medical village did come up with a proposal
for. access and the applicantss attorney has been supplied with a.copy of
this proposal..
Mr. Tenenbaum stated it is .feilt that 1) the plan proposed h~.he__
representatives of medical vi'llage is unacceptable'since it is unfunctional "\
and will create heavier traff;ic within the lot jr'self 2) the plan .(as propa'a~\,
by th~ applicant)'provides up to 50% more. par__.k_i~g than what is required by. "~.
l,_'he__oX~_aD~_an~_3) it is the ~pplicant ' s _iateut--to~zovide._an_attracti~e --, '..
iP~ for this Fo~ner which wi!1, incidentally, CoSt considerably more than
any pther building in the area, He further stated that if some agreement
is not reached the matter could be tied up in arbitration'for many years,
Dr, Bitter stated that it is 'not his intent to tie .the matter up in
arbitration since he only wishes to see a fair' and equitable assessment
and it is felt that the proposed plan is incompatible with the original
intent for the aesthetia character of this neighborhood,
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IV. Ao A-362 - Continued
Dr. Walter Powers, 19079 Cox Avenue, stated that he just wished to
" emphasize the Homeowners Associa'tion4.} interest in the proper development
of this property and the objections to the ingress-and egress-pattern as
proposed by the applicant.
Mr. Fred Styles, 18990 Saratoga Glen Place, stated that 1) at the
Design Review Committee meeting it was suggested that the property
owners and representatives of] the medical village work together to
arrange an agreeable ingress and egress and 2) no agreement has been
reached to date; however, the' applicant did agree to eliminate the
lobby~like entrance.
Dr. O'Neil stated 1) he was :one of the first two (2) people to build
in the medical village 2) the restrictions were excessive and he
thought at the.time that the__restrictions on any adjacent buildings
would be of similar qualityi~'nd 3) ~he landscaping in the medical
village shields the parking areas and the requirement~'~'~ou~7--~l-So, be
imposed on the.proposed building.
Commissioner Metcalf stated that'there seem~ to be',two (2D'~i]ferent
problems relative to this development 1) the access to and from Cox
and Saratoga Avenues 2) the design of the building itself. He further
stated that he notes from a past file that his predecessors on the
Planning Commission had some doubts concerning the direct access to the
subject plot of ground and went on record at least once denying "P-A"
(Professional'-Admfnistrative)i for this parcel.
Chairman Lively stated that the "P-A" (Professional-Administrative)
zoning has been established and the Planning Commission must now decide
how tomake it compatible with the surrounding area.
Commissioner Metcalf stated' that one other avenue of approach is open
to the Commission and that is' to submit. these preliminary plans to the
Architectural Advisory Committee for review.
Chairman Lively referred the matter back to the Design Review Committee
with instructions to get an<-7 opinion from the Architectural Advisory
Committee and directed A-362 ~ontinued to the next regular meeting.
.V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Commissioner Smith gave a summary' of items reviewed and action taken at
the City Council meeting of 3 March 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'~'~e~b~y 1971 \
The Secretary explained that the applicant'is'Lptans are the same as
originally drawn up several years ago except ~hat they have been somewhat
updated.
Mr. Davi, the' applicant, explained that the mortgage market has opened .up
and, hopefully, within the next three (3) or four (4) weeks further progress
can be made on this application.
Commissioner Marshall stated ~hat the Staff Report indicates there have
been numerious extensions for!this Use Permit.
Chairman ~ely i Stated that the State of California requires that
the applicant sh~w some above?ground construction by 1 July 1971.
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VI. A. UP-189 - Continued
Commissioner Kraus explained that this application has been before
the Planning Commission for t~e past several years and the Planning
Commission recommended denial 'of the last extension; however, the
applicant appealed to the City.' Council and they did grant the said
extension.
Commissioner Fagan pointed out] that before acting on this request
some consideration should be given to the' need factor for convalescent
homes since there seems to be a surplus or at least an adequate number
of these facilities.
Chairman Lively proposed that .the matter be continued off the agenda
until '1"0 May 1971 to see if th'e applicant files for Design Review and
Building Site Approval; thereby, indicating his intent to proceed with
the application at this time.
Commissioner Kraus stated he diid not feel the matter-should be granted
a further extension.
Commissioner Marshall pointed .out that the su.b. ject Use Permit has been
agreed to and approved and to .:deny the extension at this time would be
· ' inconsistent. :
Commissioner Smith stated thatch, he felt, the request .for extension should
be denied (even if the City Council again overrules the decision of the
Planning Commission).
Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus~.~that the Staff
Report dated 8 March 1971, be adopted, and the subject request for extension
for UP-189 be denied for the reasons stated in said report; motion carr, ied
with the following vote:
AYES: Fagan, Kraus', Lively, Metcalf, and Smith.
NOES: Marshall
ABSTAIN: Martin
Commissioner Marshall stated he would like to go on record and say that
he voted"no"on the foregoing motion since the Planning Commission has
been dealing with this applicant since 1965 and has approved the Use Permit
for a convalescent home and it. seems frivolous to deny. an extension of the
Use Permit now with only two and a half months to go before the State Permit
expires.
B. CONDITIONAL USE STUDY.- By Pla~nin~ Department
The Secretary recommended thatZ this matter be referred to the Subdivision
Committee for study and it be continued to the next regular meeting.
Chairman Lively so directed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS :
'A. SDR-824 - John B. ]4alsh, Herriman Avenue - Request for Extension
The Secretary recommended that2 the subject request for extension be
continued to the next regular meeting and referred to the Subdivision
Committee for review.
Chairman Lively so directed.
B. SDR-828'- John Cox, M.D., Jack~ Road - Request for Extension - Continued
from 22 February 1971
The Secretary recommended that=.this matter be continued to the next regular
meeting to allow time for further study.
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VII. B. SDR-828 - Continued
Chairman Lively so directed.
C. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1970-71 thru 1975-76
The Secretary explained that the City Council referred this matter to
Planning Commission for review to determine if the program is in accord
with the General Plan.
'Chairman Lively recommended that each Commissioner review the program
and then referred the matter to the General Plan Committee for study
and a report.
D. ' ST VALLm.Y JD IOR COLLE....E iss -ss m DIS ICT ",,
The Secretary stated that thi~ matter has been referred to the Planning
Co~.ission for the.purpose ofz determing whether it is in conformance with
the 'approved~=~ca.mpus master-plan.
Chairman Lively directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting
and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study.
The ,.Secretary explained that the matter of a animal pick-up ordinance
has been referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council.
Chairman Lively directed the Secretary to schedule a public hearing
relative to this matter for 5, April 1971. He further requested that
a copy of the proposed ordinance be placed in each Commissioners folder
.{!f, or the 'next regular meeting.
F. PROPOSED MASTER PlAN FOR TRAILS AND PATHWAYS
Commissioner Metcalf .read a r~port relative to the proposed Master Plan
for Trails and Pathways dated. 8 March 19~1, which, he stated is an
interim report. He further stated that the General Plan Committee will
meet with a representative ofi the Parks and Recreation Commission to
discuss this matter again at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday. 13 March 1971.
G. PROCEDURE ON GRADING ORDINANCE
The Secretary explained that a copy of the Procedure on Grading Ordinance
has been placed in each folder for information pureposes and if any
Commissioner wishes to furthe~ discuss the matter they can do so at the
meeting of 22 March 1971.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
None
B. ORAL
Identification Photos
The Secretary explained that the 'C~y plans ,to issue identification
cards to all employees and a photograph will be necessary and a
photographer will be in City Hall on 15 March 1971 at 10:30 A.M.
If it is not possible to be there at that time individual appointment
can be made at the photegrapher's studio.
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Plann~n~ Commission Minutes - 8 March 1971 - Continued
VIII. B. Gue.sts .
Chairman Lively acknowledged', with pleasure, the presence of
Councilman Sanders, Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters,.
and Mrs. Owens of the Good Government Group. He, also, thanked
Mrs. Owen for the coffee served at recess.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Lively declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Re-~pectfully submitted,
Stanley M. Walker, Secretary
Saratoga Planning Commission
CiTY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
A.CE DA..
TINE: Nonday. 8 March 1971 - 7:30 poM,
PLACE: City C ~uncil Chambers, 13777 ~Fru~tvale Avenues Sat ~toga, California
TYPE: Regula: Meeting
I, ROUTI~]E 9 '.GA~IIZATiON
A, ROLL~' ~-LL
IIo PUBLIC EFt RINGS .-.
A, C-137~ - Alfred .F, Dumas,' Inc,', Prospect R~ad ~- Req iest for Change of
Zoning from '~-1-10,000"' (Single-Family Re~ tdential) to
'~{-1-10,000" "P-C" (Single-Family Residenti tl Planned Community)
~ Continued from 22 Febru~.ry. 1971 ....
B, V-35__._~4 - John Markulin, Leonard Road - Request for V..~ riance to Allo~
Site Reduction for Corridor Lot - Continued from 22 February
C, V-357 - Herion Roofing~ Inc~,' Prospect Road - Reques% for Variance to
Allow Overhead Utilities .
D, .V-358 ~ Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Sa~.'atoga-SunnYv'e,le
.R.oad.- Re.quest for. Variance to Allow Overhead Utilities
III, ..B..UILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS'.
A, SDR-883 - Thomas Fryer, Saratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approvul=-
2 Lo.t.s -·Continued from 22 Februar7 1971 'L. "'
B, SDR-884 - Dr, Ralph Merkley'# Pi~e Road - Building Site Approval -
C, SDR-885 ~ Tom Scott~ V. la ReMind - BuildinM Site Approval - 1 Lot
8D-88~ ~ 'Peter =F~ F~chen, Inc., Anza Drive - Subdivision Approval -
~...'. . - !... . .: , . .~.'
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IV, DESIGN REVIEW" '. ': . ·
A; ~36Z - M,' E~ Fra~.ier;'Cox and ga~atoSa Avenues - Preliminary Design
B~ ~ ' We'St"'].Vall~y' 'Jr, 'College; Fru'itV~ie '.and' .Allendgle Avenues -.
~. ~L.,... .',[y- ,,. , , . , ~ ~"~ . ..,
-.. . .
~ ,saratoga. Foo iliS .Development corporatio , SaratOga
.'Fi-A1 Design Review -' COndominium Apartments.?, :.: :.:
.. .' ~ . ..... . :. ';.~f... :... ..... -.
v, CI .COU CZLR -PORT
vL !'
9 L :..BUSInEsS
A, UP~.189 .- James R° Davis Sousa Lane. - RequeSt: for 'Extension-= Continued
B,' CONDITIONAL USE STUDY - By ·Planning Department'
PlanninE ,C.ommission A~.enda - 8 MarCh 1971 - Continued
Vli o .N._Et~. BUSINES. S
A, SDR-824 - John B- Wal.s..h, Herriman AVenue - Request for Extension
B. SDR-828 - John CoX~i MoDos Jacks Road - Request for Extension -
Continued. from 22 February. 1971
VII1 o COMMUNICATIONS
A, ~RITTEN
Bo ORAL
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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