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MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, May 31, 1977 - 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, Ca.
TYPE: Re~malar Adjourned Meeting from Commission Meeting of May 25, 1977
I. ROIrFINE ORG~NI ZATION
· Chairman Belanger '~opened the regular adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m., and noted that
a quorum was present =(Commissioners'Marshall and. Williams were absent).
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II. AGENI)A ITBI ~' ................. -j '- ':"' ''' ' '*=' .......
SD-1296 - Gerald Butler, Montalvo Road - Tentative Subdivision Approval - 6 Lots
Note was made that this item was being considered under a regular adjourned meeting
at the request of the applicant. It was pointed out that an earlier application
for 6 lots had been denied by the Commission without prejudice on the basis of inade-
quate area-wide circulation.
The applicant was present and explained that he had been trying to comply with the
current property m~mer's (Mr. Arata) wishes of providing a cul-de-sac for this sub-
division insomuch as Mr. Arata did not want a through street to run in front of his
existing house. He noted, however, that per Staff's review of the area relative to
future development, a more proper circulation plan called for Lira Drive being a
through street. Consequently, note was made by Staff that the revised tentative map
(Exhibit A-3) had been submitted reflecting a 6-lot subdivision with Lira Drive being
a through street. It was pointed out that a Staff Report had been prepared recommend-
ing approval of Exhibit A-S.
Commissioner Lustig pointed out that the applicant, at a previous Commission meeting,
had stated that he did not have sufficient square footage for S lots if Lira Drive'.
was extended. He noted that the present revised map showed said extension, and he
contended that there was a conflict in the applicant's testimony. Staff pointed out
that the applicant's engineer had verified the area sizes for all lots, and had de-
termined that all were legal and conforming with City ordinances.
Discussion followed on development of adjacent properties, and the point was made
that the present circulation plan would allow for the proper development of the abut-
ting Young property. Concern was expressed over Mr. Arata's objection to a through
street, and it was noted that Mr. Arata could appeal same if he so desired. Miles
Rankin, representative of Mr. Arata, was present and noted this option.
Commissioner Lustig moved that the Planning Commission deny application SD-1296. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
Commissioner Zambetti moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, that the Planning
Co~nission approve application SD-1296 per Exhibit A-3 and the Staff Report dated
May 27, 1977. The motion carried; Commissioner Lustig voted no. Commissioner
Zambetti explained that he voted in favor of this application because the circulation
and access improvements~ ~:ere in accordance with the latest Staff concepts relative to
traffic circulation in the area. Commissioner Lustig voted no because of the appli-
cant ' s conflict in testimony.
I I I. ADJOUK.~%-~.NT
Commissioner Lustig moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the regular
adjourned meeting of May 31, 1977 be adjourned. The motion was carried unanimously,
and the meeting was adjourned.-"- /
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