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DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 1985,- 7:30 pomo
PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13~77 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: ·Regular Meeting
ROUTINE.ORGANIZATION
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Burger, B~ Harris, J. Harris, McGoldrick,
Peterson and Schaefer
Absent: Commissioner Siegfried Vice-Chairman Peterson chaired the
meeting.)'
Minutes
Commissioner Schaefer moved to waive the reading of the minutes of
F. ebruary 27, 1985 and approve as distributed. Commissioner Jo Harris
seconded the motion, which was'carried unanimously.
" ORAL COMMUNICATIONS i -..
Peter Shaw, landscape architect for the OuMeara residence on Farr Ranch
Road, indicated that he had a plan for a proposed stream bed in an
existing drainage ·swale. He explained .that the pool contractor had
applied for a permit and had bee~n advised that he should come to this
meeting and describe 'the plan because part of it goes into-a scenic
easement. Commissioner Schaefer stated that the intent was to keep the
scenic easements as natural as Rossible, adding that she feels this
would meet that intent° CommissiOner Jo Harris commented that she feels
the Commission would want to talk about this further, since it would be
setting a precedent. It was directed Ithat this matter should be
reviewed by Staff, and then set the matter for a study session if they·
feel that is necessary.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #1, A-1073, Bas Homes·, was removed for discussion° Commissioner
McGoldrick moved to approve,the remaining item listed below.
Commissioner Harris seconded the!motion, which was carried unanimously
2.' GF-351 - Resolution adding g~aphic arts/sign workshop facilities as
a permitted use in the C-V District
Discussion followed on A-·1073.! Commissioner Schaefer addressed the
equestrian trail and drainage d~itch, commenting that she thought the
original intent was to have the trail removed from the road so the
drainage ditch was between. the t~oo Staff described the new street and
swale, indicating that they felt perhaps having the·swale between the
pathway and the street may create·more of-a hazard than h'aving it
located against the bank. They suggested that this issue be kept open
for a period during which Staff could review it. Comissioner J, Harris-
commented that this is such a wide open area and the speed of cars in
that·area would contribute to the lack of safety. The drainage was
discussed, and it was the consensus to have Staff review the matter of
the location.of the trail and swa!le and bring it back to the Commission°
Commissioner McGoldrick addressed Condition #6, stating that she would
like the lot buyers to know where the 14 seedlings are and their care
requirements.
Don Brandeau, landscape architect, indicated -that they are using a 2 ft.
high seedling protection de~i&e and they will write out a brief
..... description of their care.
Commissioner J. Harris expressed concern about the safety of children
riding their horses during construction. It was determined that a
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condition ·should be added, stating'. that it will be the responsibility
Of ·the developer to ensure that there is a safe place for riding during
this time.
Commissioner J. Harris moved to approve A-1073, Bas Homes, per the Staff
Report, with the discussed amendementso Commissioner McGoldrick
seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously 6-0.
BUILDING SITES
3. SDR-1592 - Burt Albrecht, 19275 San Marcos Rd., Request 'for Ten-
· tative Building Site Approval, Over 50% Expansion;
continued from February 27, 1985
Staff explained·that-this. matter was continued to allow the applicant to
meet with Staff relative to dete'rmination of the improvement of San
Marcos Road and the access road to~ the site° They ·stated that they have
determined that, regarding the ·initial reach off of Fruitvale for about
100 ft., there are problems of width and widening the road does not seem
to be appropriate. They added that~ beyond that, all the way back on San
Marcos and the access ~oad, there appears to· be sufficient width to
· improve it, ·and they ·recommend the2 widening.
Kurt Anderson, representing the applicant, submitted a petition from the
owners of the homes located on S~n Marcos, opposing the widening and
resurfacing of the road. DiscussiOn followed on the condition regarding
the existing accessory 'structures and corral. After discussion it was
the consensus that this condition d. hould remain as written°
After further discussion· on ~he road· improvement requirement
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to 'approve SDR-1592, per the ·Staff Report,
amending Condition· II-D to state that it will not be widened, and the
resurfacing of the road will be -~ubject to Staff review and approvall
Commissioner Harris seconded the ~.otion·, which .was carried unanimously
6-0
PUBLI'C HEARINGS CONSENT CALENDAR
It was noted that Item #8, Rober~ Holmes, had been withdrawn by the
applicant. ,
Items #5 and #6, A-1060 and A-10621, J. Lohr Properties, Inc.,· Item #9,
UP-575, Adolph Jack Schrager, and Item #10, V-67·9, Randy & Linda
Thorsch, were removed · for discussidno
The public hearing was opened on the balance of the item·s listed at 8:05
p.m·. Commi-~sioner 'Har.riS moved to close the public hearing.
Commissioner McGoldri'ck -~econded-the motion, which was carried
unanimously. Co~issioner Schaefe~ moved to approve the ·balance of the
items listed ·below.· Commissioner ~Burger seconded the motion, which was
carried unanimously ~-0..
4. A-1057 - Bas Homes, Inc. (DBA Eden Ranch), Request for Design
Review Approval to Gonstruct a new, one-story single
family residence on ~a hillside lot at Lot 14~ Tract·
6701, Damon Lane~ in the NHR Zoning District
'SD-1364 - DeMartini (Bas Home~, Inc.), Request for a one-year
extension for a sevdnteen (17) lot Tentative SUb-
division Map at 22101 Mt. Eden Road, in the NHR zon-
ing district
Discussion followed on Items 5 'and 6'~ A-1060 and A-1061, .J. Lohr
Properties. Co~issioner Peterson ~expressed the following concerns: (1)
There are some relatively small lots which have 'proposed houses that he
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feels are too large, and (2') He feels the design could be improved'. The
side yard setbacks were discusse~d. Commissioner J. Harris commented
that she shares the concern regarding the size of the homes° Staff
noted that the developer has taken off the one house that was over the
standard.
The public hearing was opened'at 8~:10 p.m.
It was clarified to Allen Aspi, 12421 Lolly Court, that the provisions
of the original plan for development of the site are being adhered to.
Jerry Lohr, the applicant gave a presentation on the applications,
discussing the size and design of the homes.
Ray Simpson, 12300 Radoyka Drive lnquired .about the designs for Lots 1
and 15.
Commissioner J. Harris commented that she feels the homes are going to
blend in nicely with the existing neighborhood. She noted that the
three lots being considered at this time are three of the larger lots in
the subdivision, and she would fe!el comfortable with this size house,
assuming that the others are going to be reduced in size. Commissioner
Burger agreed°
Roger Cross,-San'Palo Court, spoke in opposition to the back yards of
these homes facing San Palo Cour~o Staff noted that that was part of
the previous subdivision approval. They added that this was done to
hopefully save the Monterey pines on the lots.
A resident from San Palo Court!inquired about Lot 17, and it was
clarified that the aesign will be 9ne-storyo
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner
J. Harris seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously°
CommiSsioner McGoldrick moved to Approve A-1060, per the Staff Report.
Commissioner J. Harris seconded th~ motion, which was carried 5-1, with
Commissioner Peterson dissenting° Commissioner McGoldrick moved to
approve A-1061 per the Staff Repo:rt. Commissioner Jo Harris seconded
the motion. Commissioner Schaefer:suggested that Lot 18 be reviewed to
determine if a two-story 'is appropriate. Commissioners McGoldrick and
J. Harris accepted the amendment that Lot 18 be reviewed by Staff. The
motion for approval was carried 5-1, with Commissioner Peterson
dissenting.
Discussion followed on Item #9, UP-575, Schrager, relative to signageo
Commissioner McGoldrick asked what could be done to ensure that there
are no-people parking at the site..~
The public hearing was openedat 8:~29 p°m.
Florence Barker, of the San Jose]Symphony, indicated that they would
encourage a barricade to prevent p~rking at the site.
Betty Maas, 20360 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, addressed the parking, asking
for "do not park" signs in front of her home. Commissioner McGoldrick
suggested that a cone or saw horse ]be used to prevent parking. Ms. Mass
asked if the show would be an abandonment of the antique shop, and Staff
was requested to research that matter, along with the City Attorney.
Linda Protiva, Oak Place, also expressed concern about the parking. She
asked that signs also be placed on ~Oak Place for a period of a month°
Mary Beth Benam, 20611 Ratana Court, expressed concern over not being
able to use the address in the publications° She asked if they could
say no parking onsite and give the address. Discussion followed on
this issue, and it was the consehsus that this could be done, with
Commissioner McGoldrick.opposing pu~ting the address of the site.
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Commissioner Schaefer moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner
Harris seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Commissioner Burger moved to approve UP~575, per the Staff Report dated
March 5, 1985, deleting the reference in Conditions #2 and #7 that the
address of.the showhouse shall notibe advertised, and Oak St., Oak Place
and Aloha shall be added to Co~ndition #2. Commissioner Schaefer
seconded the motion~ which was carried 5-1, with Commissioner McGoldrick
dissenting. =
Discussion followed on Item #10, V-679, Randy and Linda Thorsch.
Commissioner Schaefer commented ~that she agrees with approving. the
carport as it exists, but she does not agree that there should only be
one parking space on site. Commissioner McGoldrick gave a Land Use
'Committee report, describing the s~te.
The public hearing was opened at 8i47 p.m.
Linda Thorsch, the applicant, stated that they have no objection to
extending the carport back. The setbacks were discussed~ It was
clarified to Richard Kendall, rep~resenting the applicant, that if the
carport were extended approval would be given for removing an olive
tree. ~
Commissioner Harris moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner
Schaefer seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
COmmissioner McGoldrick moved to approve V-679, per 'the conditions of
the Staf Report, changing. Finding' #1, relative to the olive tree, to
state that Staff will determine the best position for it and it can be
removed if necessar.y, and that th'e carport be the size'to permit two
cars. She added that the findings for the variance are made on the fact
that not granting the variance for the side yard setback would limit the
ability to have a covered parking Space. Commissioner Schaefer seconded
the motion, which was 'carried unanimously 6-0°
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ll. A-1054 - Milton Garfield, Northeast Corner of Douglass Lane and
Durham Court, Request=for Design Review Approval for a
new, two-story single'family residence, in the R-1-
20,000.zoning distric~ (to be continued to March 27, 1985
It was directed that this item be c~ntinued to March 27, 1985.
12. SD-1567 - Fremont Union High SChool District, Request for Tenta-
tive Subdivision Approval for a 55-1ot subdivision on
a 47.5 acre site in the NHR District located just south
of the intersection Of Prospect Road and the SPRR tracks;
continued from February 27, 1985
Staff explained the history of the ~pplication and the last Staff Report
on it. He indicated that the issues to be resolved by the Commission
are the lease-back option for the park, how to deal with future traffic
circulation problems at Prospect and Stelling, and a land development
fee to defray the cost of a new fir~ station at Seven Springs Ranch.
The public hearing was opened at 8:55 p.m.
Sandy Santoriello, Norada Court, Spoke in opposition to the proposed
project. He questioned the way this application is being. processed,
despite the fact that Measure A~ was adopted° The City Attorney
explained that'there was litigation commenced shortly after Measure A
and there was a settlement agreemen~ approved by the Council at a public
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meeting. He added that this map.. is now being processed in accordance
with that settlement agreement,,. which was entered into prior to the
adoption of the Specific Plan and. the Zoning Ordinance which now applies
to the NHR area. He explained~ that suit was filed by the School
District, along with other developers in the Measure A area; those suits
were settled and this is one of t..he settlements. He commented that his
instruction to the Commission, as, far as this project was concerned, is
that the tentative map be consistent with that settlement agreement~
Bill Heiss~ civil engineer, discu:ssed the lease concept for the park and
the size and heights of the homes'in the development.
Russ Crowther, Norada Court, addressed the height, ioe. 22 ft. single
story, which he feels is excesslveo He inquired about the abandonment
of the sidewalk easement that goes into the project from Norada Court.
Staff commented that there is s~till an easement on the subdivision
itself for the storm drainage° Discussion followed on the additional
pedestrian easement which had been created for access°
Mr. Crowther commented that the 'current General Plan shows an 8-acre
park located at the end of Kre~sler Court. He asked if there was
something in the settlement that permitted a 2.3-acre park° Staff
commented that the settlement sp"ecifically gave the City the right to
have a 2o3-acre park dedicated to.the City'. Mro Crowther indicated that
the residents favored a park at ~he end of Kreisler Court, which would
prevent it from going through'; He passed out sections from the
California Government Code, which state that no local agency shall
approve a tentative map unless the legislative body shall find that the
proposed subdivision, together With the provisions for its design. and
improvements, is consistent with the General Plano He noted that the
General Plan shows this as NHR .zoning and shows an 8-acre park in a
different location. The City A"ttorney stated that the map is being
processed consistent with a settlement agreement arrived at during the
context of litigation. He commented that the position that has been
taken is that, while there may have been a subsequent Specific Plan and
Zoning Ordinance, the Council' w'as authorized to settle legal issues
raised during the course of litigation; an agreement was entered into
and approved'by the court, and the City is abiding by that agreement°
He added that he did not share Mr'.. Crowther~s view that the City is not
abiding by'California law; he and!. Mro Crowther just have different ideas
as to how' that law applies in thins case. He pointed out that the Staff
Report states that the project is consistent with the settlement
agreement and the settlement agr~,eement itself was consistent with the
City~s General Plan in force at the time the agreement was negotiated°
Mro Heiss discussed the pad elevations of the homes along Norada Court
and the Arguello area. He also a.ddressed the water drainage system°
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to Close the public hearing° Commissioner
Burger seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the conditions regarding the traffic circulation
plan and the fire station° The abandonment of the sidewalk easement was
further discussed. The City Attorney commented that the pedestrian
easement can be eliminated as it ,applies to this subdivision. He added
that the Commission can then maze a recommendation to the Council to
abandon that portion of the pedestrian way coming off of Norada Court.
He commented that they would check into that because it is an easement
in use. He stated that they would get some feedback from the people on
Norada Court as to whether f..urther action is needed on their
subdivision.
Commissioner Schaefer recommended= that the Commission go with the lease
option relative to the park, s~ating that she feels it would be an
excellent investment for everybo~dy concerned. She added that it will
also increase the value of the homes. There was a consensus for that
option, The City Attorney state:d that if there is consensus he would
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like to leave the issue Open so that Staff can meet with the applicant
and try to develop some plan for that area and bring the proposal back
to the Commission.
Commissioner McGoldrick'moved to .approve SD-1567, per the Staff Reports
dated March 6, 1985 and January =.17, 1985, and Exhibit "B-6", .with th~
third lease option for the park ~nd the abandonment of the pedestrian
easement in this development. Commissioner Burger seconded the motion,
which was carried 5-1, with Commissioner J. Harris dissenting~ She
stated that she shares Mr. Crowth~r~s concern for this' going against the
General Plan and the Specific Plan.
Break 9: 4.0 'p .m. - 9: 55 p .m.
13o A-1021- Parnas Corporation, Request for Design Review Approval' to
construct a 25 ft.',' one-story residence on a hillside l'ot
at 21543 Saratoga] Heights Drive, in the NHR zoning dis-
trict; continued .from February 27, 1985 (to be continued)
It was directed that this item be ~continued.
14.. A-1023 - Parnas corporation,= Request for Design Review Approval to
construct a 27 ft., two-story residence on a hillside lot
at 21531 Saratoga H"eights Drive, in the NHR zoning dis-
trict; continued fr'.om February 27, 1985 (to be continued)
It was directed that this item be bontinued.
15. A-1052 - Mark Rapport,-Monta!vo Heights Drive, Tract 6732, Lot 4,
Request for Design Review Modification Approval for a
new, two-story residence that exceeds the 6200 sq~ ft.
floor area standard, in the R-1~40,000 zoning district;
continued from Febr.uary 27, 1985
Staff explained the proposal, not.'ing that they were unable to make the
findings and' recommend denial. Di!scussion followed on the grading~ It
was noted that a letter had been received from Hoskins Engineering
reflecting a discrepancy. in th~ amount of grading on a previous
approval. CommiSsioner McGoldri~ck gave a Land. Use Committee report,
discussing the trees to be removed, the house design and the height.
She stated that she could see no Other homes that would be impacted by
this home. ,
The public hearing was opened at 19:00 p.m.
Mark Rapport gave a presentation on the project, describing the new
design. He addressed the tree removal and grading.
Commissioner Schaefer moved to close the public hearing° Commissioner
Harris seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
.
· - The City Attorney suggested, since there is another Design Review
Approval outstanding and because of the discrepancy in the grading, that
· there be a condition that this. approval, by agreement with the
applicant, would supersede and canCel the earlier approvall
Commissioner Schaefer moved to approve A-1052, making Finding #2 based
on the fact that it will only immediately affect the house that will go
in next door in the future, and fo~ earthquake purposes it is better to
.build on the solid land rather t~an on a lot of fill. She. added that
there are trees and natural landscaping on the site, and the home will
· be an attractive asset to the are.a. She stated that there should be a
condition that the house be no higher ..than 29 feet' at any point from the
ridgeline 'and 'that the driveway have a minimum of 2 ft. landscaping down
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the side to the adjacent property° She commented that if this were a
40,000 sq. ft. lot she would not a2pprove the 6930 sqo ft° Commissioner
J. Harris added to the findings that the applicant has stated that he
can keep the oak trees around ~the circular driveway, and he has
indicated .that he will replace the trees that are being lost.
Commissioner McGoldrick secon~ded the motion, which Was carried
unanimously 6-0.
16ao Negative Declaration - SDR-15i90 - Liccardo
16bo SDR-1590 - Leonard Liccardo, !20045 Mendelsohn Lane, Request for
Tentative Buildin~ Site Approval for a three (3) lot
subdivision, in the R-1-20,000 zoning district; contin-
ued from February !27, 1985
Staff explained that· this matter had been ·continued from the last
meeting in order to allow some ofthe Commissioners to visit the site°
They noted that if the project is approved the Commission will need to
make an exception to the ordinance relative to the slope density
computation° They commented that' they were recommending denial of the
application for the three lotso
Commissioner Burger gave a report:on the on-site visit, indicating that
it had been staked to show the bo'undaries of the three proposed lotso
She stated that the two issues concerning the other Commissioners on
their site visit were the slo'pe off of the road above and the
possibility of flooding on Pa~rcel Bo She described the slope,
commenting that she did not see ~ny danger from cars coming down from
the road above because of the dense vegetation° She added that she also
was personally not concerned about~ flooding because of the proper infill
being used to bring it up to~ a level above the flood plain°
Commissioner Peterson agreed~ adding that the site.is not in the
hillsides and he can make the findings for the exception° He added tht
he believed Commissioner Siegfried agreed° It was noted that the other
Commissioners had visited the site! on an earlier date°
The public hearing was opened at 1~0:17 pomo
Bill Gissler, the civil engineeri, gave a presentation on the project,
describing the site. He commented that he did not feel that the slope
formula applies to such a unique site° He stated that this project
would enable the development of the sanitary sewer line, which would be
a cost savings to the Sanitation~District'. He noted that there was no
opposition to this project from th~ neighbors°
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to Close the public hearing° Commissioner
J. Harris seconded the motion, which was carried unanimouslyo~
Discussion followed on the Staff Report and the basis for the
recommendation of denial of the three lotso Commissioner McGoldrick
commented that she would vote against the proposal° She indicated that
she has no problem with the slope density formula or with the safety
aspect. She stated that she can not see an exception to something where
there is any risk at all to the future occupants° She·added that, even
though the engineering is excell:ent, she can not vote for three lots
where she feels two would be safer° Commissioner Jo Harris shared those
concerns°'
Commissioner Burger moved to approve the Negative Declaration for SDR-
1590o Commissioner·Peterson seconded the motion, which failed 4-2,
with Commissioners Bo Harris, ~o Harris, McGoldrick and Schaefer
·dissenting°
Commissioner McGoldrick moved t6 deny SDR-1590, per the Staff Report·°
Commissioner Jo Harris seconded t~e motion, which was carried 4-2, with
Commissioners Burger and Peterson dissenting° Commissioner Schaefer
commented that she voted against the project based on the slope density
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and the comments in the Staff Report. She added that she would vote for
two lots. Commissioner B. Harris and Jo Harris agreed'. The appeal
period was noted.
17. V-684 - Douglas North, 19091iPortos Drive, Request for Variance
Approval to allow an!addition to maintain a 17 ft front
yard setback and 6.67 fto side yard setback where 25 fto
and 10 ft. are requited, in the R-1-10,000 'zoning dis-
trict; continued from February 27,-1985
Staff described the proposal, noting that this matter had been continued
from the last meeting because the applicant was not present° They
indicated that they were recommendiing approval of the variance for the
front yard setback and denial. of the variance for the side yard setback°
The public hearing was opened at 10:34 pomo
Doug North, the applicant,.gave azpresentation 'on the proposal~ noting
'the need for parking° He commented that without a variance for the side
yard setback, the addition will look like an add-on° He reported that
PG&E had approved the proposal and will be submitting a letter to that
effect.
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to close the public hearing° Commissioner
Burger seconded the motion., 'which ~as carried unanimously.
Commissioner Jo Harris stated tha~.she feels the configuration of the
· lot should be taken into consi'dera~iono Commissioner McGoldrick state~
that, although it is not pertinent to the findings, the' idea of getting
cars off of'the street is very attractive to neighbors° She made the
following findings: Exceptional!circumstances - Shape of the loto
Common privilege - Because.it woul!d dramatically change the appearance
of the house. Special privilege -;If it is a common privilege it is n'ot
a special 'privilege. Commissioner 'McGoldrick moved to approve V-684,
per the conditions of the Staff Report, based on the above.findings°
Comissioner Burger Seconded the motion', which was carried 5-1, with
Commissioner Schaefer° Commissionjr Schaefer stated that she felt the
design could be slightly different.2
· 18~ A-1063 - Mato Kusalo, Request' for Design Review Approval to con-
struct a new 4,867 siqo'fto single family residence which
exceeds the 3;500 sqio ft. allowable floor area standard
at 12663 Sun Valley 'Court, in the R-1-10,000 zoning disto
Staff explained the application, racommending approval only if the size
of the structure is reduced to:be no greater than 4,000 sq. ft.
Commissioner McGoldrick gave a Land Use Committee report, describing the
site and the adjacent properties° Staff addressed the proposed fence
on the cul-de-sac frontage which would be over ordinance requirements,
stating that it would need a variance°
The-public hearing was opened at 10i:4'6 pom.
Ron Dick, the designer, clarified that the fence is within the building
envelope, and it was noted that itiwould not need a variance° Mro'Dick
'deScribed the proposed project.
Commissioner Schaefer expressed concern about setting a precedent in
allowingthe size standard of oneizoning district and the setbacks of
anotherzoning district. Mro Dickicommented that he felt the size and
shape of the lot should be taken into consideration° Discussion
followed on the size of the proposed house°
Commissioner Harris moved to close the public'hearing° Commissioner
McGoldrick seconded the motion~ which was carried unanimously.
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Commissioner J. Harris referenced .the approval of the house adjacent to
this home. She stated that the consideration that the Commission made
when that home was approved was ..that they have such deep back. yard
setbacks and the property to the n.~rth was vacant° She' stated that she
thinks this site is completely different; the back yard is very narrow.
and she feels it is poor planning '.to have this size of home that close
to the back fence.
After further discussion of the size of the home, it was determined to
continue this matter to a study session, to discuss alternatives. It
was directed that this matter be Continued'to a study session on April
2, 1985 and the regular meeting of ',April 10, 1985..
19a. V-685 - Public Storage, Inc.l, 12299 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road,
19b. A-1062 - Request for Variance Approval to allow a freestanding
sign, a directional .sign which exceeds 6 sq. fto and to
exceed by 22 sq. ft.! the 30 sq. ft. of 'signage permitted
by the ordinance, and Design Review Approval of the sign-
.age
The application was explained by Staff. The public hearing was opened
at 11:02 p.m. The correspondence r~eceived in opposition was noted.
Cathy Straub, of Public Storage, =gave a presentation on the Signage.
Discussion followed on the 'proposed signs 'and the total signage.
Commissioner J. Harris expressed concern about the total look along that
part of Saratoga-Sunnyvale road. ~It was clarified that the applicant
.could have a 6 sq. ft. directional !sign under the ordinance.
Commissioner Burger moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner
McGoldrick seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Commissioner McGoldrick moved to approve A-1062 and V-685,' per the Staff
Report, approving the variance to allow a freestanding sign and to
exceed by 22 sq. ft. the 30 sq.. ft. of signage permitted by the
ordinance, and denying the variance, for a directional sign which exceeds
6 sqo ft. Commissioner Burger secoDded the motion, which was carried 4-
2, with Commissioners J. Harris a~d Schaefer dissenting. Commissioner
Schaefer stated that she was opposed on the basis that when the project
was approved it had been stated that there would be no extra signage
needed, and she does not feel an exception should be made.
MISCELLANEOUS
20. A-1055 - Sobey Road Project, Report on Access Road Construction
Staff reported the status of the access road construction relative to
this application, indicating that.a contract has been awarded'for the
construction of the road to Lee Evans, paving contractor. They
explained' that Mr. Evans will be proceeding on the construction at the
earliest possible date, as soon as ,the area is dry. They commented that
they felt it would be ill-advised.for the City to proceed against the
bonds since the construction will be done when the weather permits.
They added that Mr. Evans has provided a nominal amount of maintenance
since the last meeting. Staff indicated that they would give status
reports on the road to the Commission if they wish. After discussion it
was determined that there would be a progress report from Staff every
two weeks. .=
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson agreed that a progress report will be sufficient.
They explained how dangerous the crest was and stated that they felt it
should be lowered. Discussion followed on the entrance of the road and
the removal of trees. Staff indiqated that there is an existing home
whose driveway enters the roadway~at the crest and the driveway would
have to be modified in order to lower the crest. It was determined that
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the Johnsons will work with Staff on the matter of the crest. It was
the consensus of the Commission that the matter has been dealt with
sufficiently so that Mr. Tager, ~he applicant, can proceed with his
building permits on his site.
21. Discussion of Amendment to CC~Rs for Tract 6628
It was directed that this matter b~ continued to March 27, 1985.
COMMUNI CATI ON S
Written
1. Letter from Thomas Copenhagen dated March 7, 1985,
regarding the Lands of Miller. ',It was directed that this item be
discussed at the study session on April 2t 1985.
oral by Commission
1. It was noted that the Planning Forum will be held at
Saratoga on April 11, 1985.
2. Vice-Chairman Peterson thanked the Saratoga News for
attending and the Good Government Group for attending and serving
coffee. ·
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Burger moved ~to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
McGoldrick seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:34 p.ml
Re~ ectful iubmitted
Robert S. i Sh k
Secretary
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