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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-1980 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 9, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROUTINE ORGANIZATION Roll Call Present: Commissioners King, Laden, Marshall, Schaefer and Williams Absent: Commissioners Siegfried and Zambetti Minutes The following corrections were made to the minutes of March 26, 1980: The third sentence under UP-442 on page 1 should read: "It was noted that there will be a retaining wall of approximately 7 feet and a 10 ft. wire mesh fence." The'first sentence on page 3 under V-523 should read: "Commissioner Marshal]. commented that there have been relatively small homes built on Williams Avenue on substandard lots within the last several years." With those corrections, Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Williams, to waive the reading of the minutes of March 26, 1980 and approve as distributed. The motion was carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR It was requested that UP-410 be removed for discussion. Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner King, to approve the remaining item listed below. The motion was carried unanimously. 1. SDR-1455 - Doug Rodrigues, Rodoyka Drive, I Lot, Final Building Site Approval Discussion followed on the request for a one-year extension on UP-410, Hagan Construction Company/J. Teresi, Saratoga Avenue, 32-unit development. The fees and setbacks on the project were discussed. It was determined that if and when the E1 Quito School site is sold and developed, the setbacks should be reviewed at that time to counteract the 4" setback from this project. It was noted by Staff that on the conditions of approval for UP-410, the last sentence in paragraph 4a. should .read: "Thi.s""'.F~t~'~'~6'~-' ~'~:~'.'.shalt 'b~" for '_a 'pe.T-i~.~-.'~f not '~le~'~ than .twenty~· '(.~'g) years ' f.~-.he 'da.~'e"6f r~b'~a~b~ of-~he CC&Rs." ... ..". Jerry Lohr, of Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, addressed the Commission regarding the sanitary sewer easement on this property. Mr. Lohr stated the concern that he may develop his ~roject prior to Mr. Hagan, and Mr. Lohr was conditioned in his tentative map to have this easement. Discussion followed and it was determined that this condition could be a part of the approval of extension of the use permit. Commissioner Marshall moved that the one-year extension for UP-410 be granted, with the addition of the condition to read: "The sanitary sewer easement, which is a requirement of the Tentative Map Approval, be recorded with the County of Santa Clara within a 60-day perio. d of time.~' Commissioner King seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Planning Commission Page 2 Meeting Minutes 4/9/80 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. V-523 Nancy Barker (Feemster), 14151 Marion Road, Request for SDR-145.7 a variance to allow the construction of a two-story single-family residence on a non-conforming lot which would provide a 10' exterior side yard where 15' is required and would provide a 20' rear yard where 35' is required; Continued from March. 26, 1980 Staff reported that the applicant has submitted revised plans showing similar setbacks as before in terms of the exterior si'de yard and the rear yard. Staff commented that they would prefer a 6 ft. setback as opposed to the 4 ft. now shown for the rear yard. It was noted by Staff that the square footage calculations in the Staff Report also include a garage of approximately 400 sq. ft, with the square footage of the living space in the structure being 1200 sq. ft. Commissioner Marshall commented that, without seeing floor plans, it would be impossible to determine if it is.a workable plan. He added that he personally felt that a house design that is shown to fit the lot may have to be part of the approval of the variance. The public hearing was opened at 8:02 p.m. John Feemster, the developer, stated that they had not realized that the Commission wished to see complete floor plans. He indicated that he felt 1200 to 1400 sq. ft. of living structure would be needed to make the project feasible. The size and width of the house was dis- cussed, and Mr. Feemster stated that they would comply with the Com- mission's wishes and build a home on the order of 1200 sq. ft. The design of the house was discussed and the possibility of a partial two-story design. It was the consensus of the Commission that they are concerned with the impact on that corner and the setbacks. The applicant was requested to su~mi~t a floor plan showing a single-story structure and a partial two-story, with the square footage not exceeding 1200 to 1400 sq. ft., including the garage. A bike path along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road was discussed. Chairman Laden requested the Public Works Staff to consider the possibility of making Marion a right turn only access, with an appropriate entrance. It was directed that this item be continued.to April 23, 1980. 4. SD-1407 - Frank Horvath, Mt. Eden Road, 6 lots, Tentative Map Approval Staff reported .that they were suggesting that this item be continued since all of the requirements have not been submitted at this time. It was noted that the Commission made an on-site inspection on March 29, 1980 and at that time had various concerns with the map. The formula for slope calculations was discussed and the effect the passage of Measure A would have on this application. It was determined that this item should be continued for a month, to allow the City Council to interpret Measure A and announce their thoughts on the implementation of it. The public hearing was opened at 8:45 p.m. William Kohler, 21842 Via Regina, addressed the Commission, and. it was explained to him that it was determined by Staff that there would be a Negative Declaration on this project rather than an EIR, since there have been a number of EIRs in th.e area which have been certified, and there has been a detailed geological survey by the City Geologist in Planning Commission Page 3 Meeting Minutes' 4/9/80 SD-1407 (cont.) \ the area. Therefore, there is sufficient information to draw upon to conditi'on this map to the identical conditions imposed on all the tentative maps in the area. Frank Horvath, the applicant, agreed with the continuance of this matter. He noted that he had just submitted revised plans to the Inspection Services Department. It was directed that this item be continued to the meeting on May 14, 1980. 5. UP-448 - Mike Kermani and K. Navai, Request for Use Permit to allow the construction of ten (10). condominium units and one (1) retail store on a 42,000 sq. ft. site in the "C-V" district at 14599 Big Basin Way Staff reported that they were recommending that [his item be continued since there are concerns with the proposal, including the commercial structure, the parking and access, the height of the structures, and setbacks. The history of the site was given and previously proposed projects were discussed. It was the consensus of the Commission that they would like to have this item scheduled for a study session because of all of their concerns. The public hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m. Herb Cuevas, the architect, stated that they have modified the plans to meet all the requirements stated in the Staff Report. It was directed that this item be continued to a study session on May 6, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. and the regular meeting on May ].4, 1980. 6. UP-449 Park Saratoga Associates, Request for Use Permit to allow the subject site to change ownership and continue operating under UP-360 at the southeast corner of Prospect Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Park Saratoga) The Staff stated they were recommending continuance of this item. The public hearing was opened at 9:05 p.m. Since no one appeared, it was directed that this item, along with A-709 for the Design Review Approval, be continued to May 14, 1980. Break 9:05 - 9:25 p.m. DESIGN REVIEW 7. A-707 - Parnas Corporation, Pierce Road, Single-Family Residence, Lot #8, Tract 5928, Final Design Review Approval; Continued from March 26, 1980 It was explained by Staff that this item was continued from the. last meeting to explore the options that Staff had suggested regarding altering the driveway. They added that the applicant has submitted revisions showing several schemes varying the position of the driveway and garage. Staff indicated'that they felt Scheme #2 is the most suitable, since it preserves the trees ab6ut which they had concern. Jim Ekblom, the architect, discussed the project, including the color and materials of the driveway. He stated that they concurred with the selection of Scheme #2 for the driveway. Planning Commission Page 4 Meeting Minutes 4/9/80 A-707 (cont.) Discussion followed on the use of solar energy for the swimming pool. Commissioner Marshall suggested that Staff discuss with. PG&E the direction the City should take with respect to the use of natural gas for swimming pool heating. Staff stated that they had drafted a letter to the City Manager raising this issue, and the City will.be addressing this shortly. It was the consensus of the Commission that a study should be made on the u~'e'of solar energy. Commissioner Marshall moved to approve A-707, with the stipulation that Scheme #2 be used for the driveway, and with a note added under Condition 9-1, to read: "For the swimming p0ol a feasibility study shall be completed and solar hearing utilized'i'~ determined.to be feasible." Commissioner King seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. 8. A-709 Park Saratoga Associates, Prospect Road and Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road (Park Saratoga), Building "A", Final Design Review Approval It was directed that this item would be continued to the May 14, 1980 meeting, along with UP-449. MISCELLANEOUS 9. 21-18-59- Terry Bibbens (J. Wormhoudt),'nort'h side of Mt. Eden Road 78P, 79P in Sphere of Influence, Review of House Plans The Commission reviewed the house plans for this project. Staff commented that Mr. Bibbens has reduced the size and height of the structure and also the grading, at the County's request. Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner-.King, to direct Staff to notify the County that the Planning Commission of Saratoga has reviewed the plans and find them acceptable. The motion was carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Written 1. Notice on a Housing Workshop on April ].2, 1980 at the Fairmont Hotel in San FranCisco. O~al 1. City Council Report Commissioner Marshall gave a brief report on the City Council meeting held on .April 2, 1980. A copy of the minutes of this meeting is on file in the City Administration Office. 2. Commissioner Williams noted that there was a luncheon on April 10, 1980 with the Mayor of Anaheim and the California Association of Realtors.regarding housing, and also a Task Force 85 Seminar on April 11, 1980. 3. Chairman Laden thanked Mrs. Nobriga 'of the Good Government Group for attending the meeting the serving coffee. ADJOURNMENT CommiSsioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner King, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m. · Rdbinson, J~.,. SeFretary RSR:cd