HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-1990 Planning Commission Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
DATE: February 6, 1990
PLACE: Community Center, Arts '& Crafts Room, 19665 Allendale Ave.
TYPE: Committee-of-the Whole Meeting
1. DR-89-066 - KUNDTZ, 21790 HEBER WAY
The Planning Director summarized the architectural changes pro-
posed by the applicant. The changes were a "squared" breakfast
nook, window modifications and column additions to the front
elevation.
Ray Murdock, representing the applicants, described in detail the
architectural modifications, and responded to the Planning Com-
mission's questions.
The Planning Commission felt that the changes were satisfactory
and consistent with the initial approval. The Planning Commis-
sion did not state any objection to the administrative approval
of the minor changes proposed.
2. NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTIC STUDY
The Associate Planner reviewed the neighborhood selection crite-
ria and distributed the survey materials for review by the Plan-
ning Commission. She also explained the address and location
maps that were included in the survey packet. She gave general
instructions to the Planning. Commission for completing the sur-
vey.
The Planning Commission then engaged in discussion of the find-
ings anticipated in completing the survey. The Planning Commis-
sion concluded that the survey packets were appropriate but that
changes may be needed after the first surveys are completed. The
final assignments for each neighborhood will include two Commis-
sioners and one staff member.' Staff will distribute a completion
schedule and a list of CommiSsions assigned to specific neighbor-
hoods.
3. GARAGE HEIGHT
The Planning Director reviewed recent trends that showed a pref-
erence for detached garages that matched the architecture of the
main residence. The Planning Commission discussed the possibili-
ty of adding additional findings to relate to the issues of
compatibility. It was stressed by the Planning Commission that
the restrictive nature of the existing code needed to be main-
tained. The Planning Commission was very concerned that a prolif-
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eration of detached garages will promote unauthorized second
units. The Planning Commission suggested a policy statement
would help the Planning Commission in reaching variance findings.
ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Stephen Emslie