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DATE: Wednesday, May 14, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: Civic Theatre, 15777 Frui;vale Avenue
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Burger, Guch, Peterson, and Hart s.
Absent: Commissioners Pines and. Siegfried
Minutes
Commissioners Peterson/Harris moved to approve as amended.
Passed 4-0. Commissioner Peterson abstained because he was not
present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
Margaret .Shetrill, 14290 Hail Avenue, was concerned about
frontage fencing, especially concerning vision when backing out
of driveways. Mrs. Shetrill was instructed to leave her name and
address so that she can be notified of upcoming meetings on this
matter.
.CONSENT CALENDAR
1. SDR-1585 - Lorincz, approval of resolution recommending
A-1040 revocation of final building site approval for
SDR-1585 and suspension of design review
approval, A-1040, for parcel behind 19605 Glen
Una Drive
Commissioners Harris/Peterson moved to approve SDR-1585 and
A-i040. Passed 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSENT CALENDAR
2. A-1191 - Kozlowski, request for design review approval
for 800 sq. ft. second story addition to an
existing single family dwelling which would
result in total gross floor area of the home
exceeding'the 6,200 sq. ft. standard at 15495
Monte Vista Drive, Saratoga, CA. in the
R-1-40,000 zoning district
5. 'SUP-17- Kozlowski, request for use permit approval for
800 sq. ft. seconO unit addition to an existing
single family dwelling located at 15495 Monte
Vista Drive in the R-1-40,000 zoning Oistrict.
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4. A-1195 - Joseph Politi, request for design review
approval for a new two-story, single family
residence with attached garage at the end of
Brookwood Lane in the R-1-15,000 zoning
district.
5. SDR-1458 - John Rankin, request for final one year
extension for a four (4) lot tentative
subdivision map at Glen Una Drive in the
R-1-40,000 zoning district
6. SDR-1549 - Frank Horvath, request for a one-year extension
of time to complete conditions of tentative
building site approval to create two (2) lots at
22122 Mt. Eden RoaO in the NHR zoning district
Commissioners Harris/Peterson moved for approval
of items 2-6 on the Public Hearings Consent
Calendar.
7. Negative Declaration - C-253 - City of Saratoga
C-233 - Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance in
regards to Oesign review for single family
residences per Chapter 15 of the City code:
(Staff requests that this item be. tabled until
more information has been prepared. The project
will be readvertised when it is ready for public
hearing)
8. A-1177 - Heber Teerlink, request for design review
approval to construct a two-story residence on a
hillside lot and to grade in excess of 1,000 cu.
yds. combined cut and fill on Heber Way, Lot 15,
Tr. 6781; (to be continued to 8/25/86)
9. Negative Declaration - G-86-001 - Saratoga Country Club
G-86-001 - Saratoga Country Club, request approval of a
SM-30 - grading permit to move more than 1,000 cu. yds.
of material and to grade on a slope greater
than 10% for the relocation of a hole on the
golf course at 21990 Prospect Road in the NHR
zoning Oistrict.
ITEM NO. 9 WAS APPROVED AS A RART OF THE PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONSENT CALENDAR. Passed 4-0.
10. A-liB9 - Frank & Marie Saude, request for design review
approval for construction of a new, two-story,
single family residence which will exceed 26 ft.
in height anO 6,200 sq. ft. in area on Lot 9,
Tract 6628, Deer Springs Court in the NHR zoning
district.
The applicant, Frank Saude, explained his
request for a .house larger than is normally
allowed. He also explained about painting his
house an0 that only 5 neighbors could see his
house.
Commissioner Harris felt that the house was much
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too large for the one acre site. Commissioner
Peterson also felt that the 7800 sq. ft. house
was just too large for a one acre site.
Commissioner Guch also stated that she thought
the 7800 sq. ft. is too extensive for this sized
lot. Commissioner Harris stated she woulO
eliminate the condition of the color.
Commissioners Peterson/Harris moved to approve
A-1189 supporting the staff report#s condition
No. 2 that total gross floor area for all
structures on site shall not exceed 6,200 sq.
ft. and changing the exterior colors on pages 63
and 65 from white brick to golden tan.
PasseO 4-0. Mr. SauOe has the right of appeal
within 10 days.
11. A-1188.-. A. C. Morici, request for design review approval
for construction of a 414 sq. ft. addition on.
the first level of an existing home which would
result in the total gross floor area of the home
exceOing the 4,800 sq. ft. standard at 14090
Shadow Oaks Way in the' R-1-20,000 zoniHg
district.
ITEM NO. 11 ON THE PUBLIC HEARINGS CONSENT
CALENDAR WAS APPROVED 4-0.
12. A-1101 Sudin Vittal, request for design review approval
for construction of a new, two-story, si,ngle
family residence with a proposed height of 28.5
ft. and size which exceeds 6,200 sq. ft. and
approval to allow grading in excess of i,000 cu.
yds at 15265 Montalvo Heights Ct. in 'the
R-1-40,000 zoning district.
Michael Layne represented Dr. and Mrs. Vittal.
Discussion was held about contour of the land
and how the house is situated, removal of trees,
and grading o+ the the land. Commissioners
Harris/Guch moved for approval 'of Resolution
A-1101, Exhibit A, per staff report dated May
14, 1986 changing the following conditions:
2. Total gross floor are for all structures on
site shall not exceed 6,700 sq. ft.
12. Total grading shall not exceed the
recommendation of the City Engineer and with the
approval of staff, taking into consideration
that the retaining wall at the back of the
should be kept to 5 ft. maximum.
18. This condition shall be subject to staff
review and City Engineer's recommendations.
19. Orientation of the house shall be
considered at the same time.
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15. Negative Declaration - SDR-1621 - Grant Ado~ador
A-1181 - Grant Adorador, request f~r .tentative
SDR-162i building site and design review approval for
a two-story, single family residence which
exceeds the allowable floor area standard on the
north side of Mendelsohn Ln. about 100 ft. east
of Piedmont Rd. in the R-1-20,000 zoning
district
Planning Director Hsia presented the staff
report, and the public hearing was opened at
8:25 P.M.
Joseph Walker, 129 Central, Los Gatos questioned
condition no. 1 of A-1181, page 95. He
requested approval for a rec room which would
exceed ~he 4800 sq. ft.
Commissioner Harris reported on her site visit.
Discussion was held about the early warning fire
alarm system required for homes exceeding 5000
sq. ft.
Commissioners Harris/Peterson moved for approval
of A-1181 and SDR-1621 per staff report changing
condition 01 to read 5000.5 sq. ft. and adding a
condition that the early warning fire alarm
system be installed if the sq. ft. exceeds 5,000
sq. ft.
14a. Negative Declaration - SM-28 Richard Geno
14b. SM-28 Richard Geno, request for site modification
approval for grading and retaining wails on a
slope greater than 10% and for swimming pool
location at 21449 Tollgate Rd.
ITEMS 14a. AND 14b. OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSENT CALENDAR WERE APPROVED AND PASSED 4-0'.
15a. A-1182 - Pan Cal Investment Co., request for design
review approval for two-story homes on lots 1,
9, and 10, Tract 7794, Via Escuela Drive in the
R-1-12,500 zoning district.
Planning Director Hsia presented the staff
report, and the public hearing was opened at
8:05 P.M.
Dr. Wood, 19680 Junipero Way, wanted
clarification about lot 9.
Commissioners Peterson/Guch moved for approval
of A-1182. Passed 4-0.
16a. Negative Declaration - C-231 - City of Saratoga
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16b. C-251 - Consider amending the zoning regulations of
the City of Saratoga to create an ordinance to
establish a Planned Development Zoning
Classification to allow multiple uses on a
single site having such designation pursuant to
a PD permit; (continued to 5/28/86)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. A-1194 Clarence Neale, request for design review
approval for a triplex multi-family Owelling
unit and variance approval for covered parking
to maintain a 2 ft. setback where 25 ft. is
required at i4230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road in the
R-M-4,000 zoning district.
Planning Director Hsia presented the staff
report. A discussion was held about the
variance and revised plans. The public hearing
was opened at 8:40 P.M.
Richard Miller spoke for the applicant. Mr.
Miller requested a clarification about the early
warning fire alarm system in the triplex.
Commissioners Peterson/Harris moved to approve
A-1194 amending Exhibit A as follows. No. 11
should delete ~he first phrase and start tile
sentence with (as- amended) "The off street
parking shall be provided in compliance with the
ordinance, as numbered on the proposed map, both
in teems of the number and size of spaces and
the required setbacks.
Number 15 should be deleted.
Passed 4-0.
18. V-732 Bob and Donna Goff, request for variance
approval for a first floor addition to maintain
an 11.4 ft. left side yard setback where 20 ft.
is required and a pool equipment pad to maintain
a 10 ft. left side yard setback where 20 ft. is
requireO at 21298 Sarahills Dr. in the
R-1-40,000 zoning district.
Commissioner Guch reported on 'her site visit,
and the public hearing was opened at 8:50 P.M.
The applicant, Bob Golf, 21298 Sarahills Drive.
requested a variance to locate a'pool equipment
pad just to the east of its present location,
adjacent to his home, screened by mature
vegetation in close proximity to solar
equipment.
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Discussion was held about the pool equipment pad
(5'x6') and the problems in pumping the pool
from the back yard. Staff recommends the pool
pad to the rear of the yard, anO applicant
wanted it in the same approximate location, but
wanteO to move it 5-6 feet.
Commissioners Harris/Peterson moved to approve
V-732, making the findings as stated by staff
and also including that the pool equipment be
next to the new aOdition as requested by the
applicant. There is considerable distance
between the houses in that area, apd the pad
would only come out about 5 ft.
Passed 4-0.
19. UP-295 Saratoga GarOens Nursery, request for a
five-year extension of the use permit for
Saratoga Gardens Nursery (initially approved for
15 years with reviews required after each 5-year
perioO) to operate as a nonconforming use in the
R-1-12,500 zoning district at 12585
Saratoga-Sunnyvale RO., per 'condition A-1 of
UP-295 and Chapter 15 of the City Code; (cont.
from 5-26-8~ for 50 days to allow applicant time
to comply with the concerns of staff and Mr.
Drake)
Planning Director Hsia presented the staff
report.
The applicant, Sarath Vidanage, was present and
stated he would like an extension for use of the
nursery.
A discussion was held about a neighbor's request
for a siOewalk, and Mr. ViOanage stateO there
are no siOewalks on either siOe of his property.
Discussion was held about appropriate time
periods for use permits of this' type. The City
Attorney stated that if the City receives a
complaint, the City can initiate a revocation at
any time. Chairman Burger stated she would like
to see the dumpster area a little cleaner as a
part of the permit. Discussion was held about
dumpsters in general and who is responsible for
picking up the garbage.
Planning Director Hsia stated that the
infractions were minor, but that the revocation
was recommended because the conditions of the
permit were made very clear. The applicant is
not yet in compliance.
Commissioners Peterson/Harris moved for approval
for a five-year extension of UP-295 with
periodic staff visits for the next year with the
conOition that the dumpster be completely
enclosed on 4 sides. Applicant has 50 days to
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comply. Staff should look at:
(1) Rusting barrels
(2) Whether the Oumpster is enclosed in 30 days.
Passe0 4-0.
20. A-1185A - Osterlund Enterprises, request for design review
approval for a new two-story single family
residence over 4,000 sq. ft. in size at parcel
B, Tract 7499, SDR-1586, Alta Vista Avenue, in
the R-1-12,500 zoning. district
ITEM NO. 20 WAS APPROVED AS PART OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONSENT CALENDAR. PasseO 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS
Written
None suDmitted.
Oral Oy Commission
No City Council report
Chairman Burger reminded fellow Commissioners that there is a
.County Planning Commission forum on May 22, 1986, 4-6PM regarding
design review.
There is no agend~ for the study session Tuesday evening, May 20,
1986.
Planning Director Hsia presented a copy of the Saratoga Village
Planning Program from Mackay and Somps to the Commission and
stated that Don Peterson also sits on this task force for the
Village. He indicated that he will keep the Planning Commission
informed of the progress.
Chairman Burger thanked Saratoga News. and the Good Government Group
for coming.
Commissioners Peterson/Harris moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 P.M.
Passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,