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TIME: Wednesday, JUne 20, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL dAT.T.- CoUnCilmembers Hlava, Moyles and Mayor Fanelli present at
7:04. CoUncilmember Clevenger present at 7:15; Councilmember Callon
present at 9:58.
B. MINUTES - 6/6/84
MOYLES/FAN~r.T.I MOVED APPROVAL WITH TWO CORRECTIONS; ON PAGE 4 THE AMOUNT OF THE
PROPOSED TAX ON COMMERCIAL PARCELS WOe BE $160 THE FIRST YEAR; ON PAGE 5
SIMPSON REQUESTED THAT OBRAD DP~ NOT BE CLOSED. Passed 2-0 (Callon, Clevenger
absent; Hlava abstaining because she had not been a CoUncilmember. )
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
David P~ Smith, Quito Rd., raised objections to procedures followed in connection
with the removal of trees for the construction of Quito Rd. bicycle path. He
implied that a handwritten Unsigned note justifying tree removal might have been
written after their removal. CoUncilmember Moyles pointed out that the City had
not violated the tree removal permit and suggested that perhaps the difficulty was
with the interpretation of the reason for the tree removal as explained on the
permit. Mayor Fanelli noted that Council had received a diagram of proposed tree
removal before voting on the issue. She felt the CoUncil had believed the tree
removal was important if the bicycle path were to be constructed. Councilmember
Clevenger felt that she might have changed her vote when the Council considered the
matter if she had noticed that large trees were to be removed. She requested that
staff point out more clearly when large trees are to be removed. City Manager noted
that removal of the trees was essential to improvement of the bicycle path. He
noted that the City staff follows the same procedures for tree removal as is
required of private property owners. There was consensus for staff to return with
recommendations on replacement trees. Community Development Director stated that
handwritten note referred to by Mr. Smith had been written by City parks supervisor
on date of issuance of permit.
Dolores Smith, 14560 Westcott Dr., reported that there had been a traffic accident
on Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., where the speed limit had recently been raised. Mayor
Fanelli stated that the CoUncil had previously commUnicated with the State
Department Of Transportation urging reduction of the speed limit. Community
Development Director noted that State had agreed to perform a speed zone study after
one year. Councilmembers discussed the possibility of requesting Assemblyman Konnyu
to intercede for Saratoga after providing him with documentation. After further
discussion there was consensus to agendize the matter for a study session.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Denial of Claim - Tronson
B. Denial of Claim - San Jose Water Co. (by Pinelli - 21075 Michaels Dr. )
C. Resolution Granting Appeal of Denial of Variance at 14016 Camino Barco (V-
636, heard 6/6/84 )
RESOLUTION 2155
D. Resolution Denying Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Approval for 36 Lots at
Brookview School Site, 12301 Radoyka Dr. (SD 1554, heard 6/6/84)
RESOLUTION 2156
F. Final Building Site Approval, SDR 1346, Anthony Lawrence, Lomita Ave., 1 lot
F. Approval of Warrant List
MOYI.F-q/CLEVtlqGER MOVtD APPROVAL OF COMPL~T~ CONStlqT C/~I.ENDAR. Passed 4-0.
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IV. SCHRD[~.Rn MA'ITE~S
A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
-~,~ 1. Quito Read Bike Path - Application to P.U.C. for Railread Crossing
· MOI~.F-q/CLEVENGER MOVtI) TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION. Passed 4-0.
2. Report on Pierce Read landslide Repair
City Manager explained that recommendations would be ready for study session July
24.
3. Final Map Approval, Tr. 7283, Garner-Sorenson, Fanelli, Oak St. (1
lot, 8 apartments)
Mayor Fenelli announced that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this
matter because she had an interest in the property.
MOYI.F-q/CLEVEN~ER MOVED TO APPROVE FINAL MAP AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACi~S FOR
LMPRO~ AGRRM~ENT. Passed 3-0 (Fanelli abstaining).
B. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND COM_Mi'IT~:~q
1.Recommendation on Prioritization of Proposed Traffic signals from
Public Safety CuL~,dssion
In answer to Councilmember Hlava, Community Development Director stated tha~ staff
had reoaY,'L'ended the installation of the Herriman/Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. signal
~. partly because the Quito Rd./Westmont Ave. should have been taken care of by San
-- Jose; moreover, it was in the West Valley Corridor, which put its future in doubt.
CLEVtlqGER/MOYLES MOVED TO ADOPT A MINUTE RESOLUTION ASKING THE STATE TO MOVE FORWARD
WITH PLANS FOR THE SIGNAL AT HERRIMAN E SARATOGA-SUNNYV'AI.F- Passed 4-0.
Mayor Fanelli expressed the hope that the public would be notified that the Council
had taken action as a result of the Public Safety Commission recommendation,
especially in view of previous misinformation that the Council had opposed the
· ~ signal.
2. Recommendation on Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession of
Opened Alcoholic Beverage Containers on Posted Premises from Public
Safety Cc~f.~ssion
In answer to Councilmember Clevenger, City Manager explained that proposed ordinance
would close a loophole now existing in the law.
MOYLES/HLAVA MOVRD TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING.
Passed 4-0.
CT.RVENGER/HLAVA MOVRD TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AS READ BY TITLE. Passed 4-0.
C. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. Ordinance Imposing Special Tax for Road Maintenance (first reading)
Mr. Toppel of the City Attorney's office explained revisions in ordinance.
Mayor Fanelli suggested adding the words "not to exceed the following schedule" to
the explanation of the tax to be levied, and there was consensus to do so.
Mayor Fanelli invited anyone from the public to speak who wished, but no one
appeared to speak.
FDYT.F,q/(~GER MO~IHD TO 1~ ~j~L!~tD 0RDIIq~CE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING.
Passed 4-0.
MO~r[.F.q/C~GER ~K)~FED TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AS READ BY TITLE. Passed 4-0.
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2. Ordinance Amending Text of Article 4A (Planned Community District) of
the Zoning Ordinance (C-207) (second reading)
FANELT.I/CLEVENGER. MOVED TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING.
Passed 4-0.
MOYLES/CLEVENGE~ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NS 3.58 AS READ BY TITLE. Passed 4-0.
3. Garbage Disposal Ordinance (second reading)
CLEVtI~GER/MOYLES MOVED TO READ ORDINANCE 38.119 BY TITLE ONLY, WA/VING FURTHER
READING. Passed 3-0 (Hlava abstaining).
MOYLES/cY,EVENGER MOVED TO 'ADOPT ORDINANCE 38.119 AS READ BY TITLF~ Passed 3-0
(Hlava abstaining).
Councilmeater Hlava noted that she was abstaining because she did not feel familiar
enough with this issue, having joined the Council only recently.
4. Ordinance Rezoning a Site at 14234 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. from R-M-
4000 to R-M-3000 (second reading)
MOYLES/HIAVA MOVED TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, WA/VING FUTHER READING. Passed
4-0.
HLAVA/MOYLES MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NS 3-ZC. 90 AS READ BY TITL~ Passed 3-1
( Clevenger opposed ).
Councilmember Clevenger stated that she opposed the ordinance because she did not
favor the increase in density. She feared it would change the character of the
5. Resolution Approving 1984-85 Capital Improvement Budget and Making
Appropriations and Transfers
City Manager distributed revised copies of the resolution. Finance Director
explained changes. In answer to Councilmember Hlava, City Manager explained that
the consultant for Route 85 analysis did not appear in capital improvements because
it was felt desirable to wait until proposals were received. Councilmember Moyles
stated that he felt the budget did not provide enough for the pavement management
program, but he would vote for it because it was prudent to hold the money in
reserves until it is known whether "Jarvis i~P' passes. He feared that if the
measure passes the City would have to refund money to the State from reserves.
Councilmember Hlava noted that .in spite of the funds kept in the reserves, pavement
management was nevertheless being funded at a higher level than in the past.
MOYLES/HIAVA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2151.1. Passed 4-0.
D. BIDS AND CONTRACTS
1. Award of Contract - Allendale Avenue Improvements
Cu~alAunity Development Director explained that project was within budget.
CLEVENGBK/MOYLE,q MOVED TO AWARD PR~ TO CALHOUN BROTHEP~ FOR BID AMOUNT OF
$59,600.00. Passed 4-0.
~.~v~I~G~/HLAVA MOVED TO APPROVE MODIFICATION TO SUPPLEMENTAL LW/TkR{ OF AGREEMENT
WITH POST OFFICE. Passed 4-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
~ Reduction of Alternatives Proposed for Route 85 Transportation Corridor
through Saratoga
Councilmember Clevenger, as the Council's representative to the Route 85 Policy
Advisory Board, made a statement explaining her recommendations concerning the
reduction of alternatives to be studied: any facility to be depressed twenty feet
below grade from Prospect Rd. to Quito Rd. and not change the alignment of existing
local streets; maximum of 4 lanes to be considered, with 46-fcot median to
accommedate either buSways or light rail transit; median to be designed so that it
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future road lanes could not be added to the medians; as much width on each side to
be preserved for landscaping as possible; no construction until all right of way
acquired; no determination on interchanges until analysis by City consultantl light
rail only alternative to be studied so that its environmental impacts may be
c6mpared with those of roadways; two no-build alternatives are required by the State
to be studied. She stated that the Technical Advisory Committee had relied only on
engineering data, not environmental data, so she felt it premature to eliminate
light rail only without the full data. City Manager distributed materials
concerning the proposed alternatives from the City of Cupertino.
Akos Szobeszlay, 1348 Sierra Avenue, San Jose, spoke as a representative of the
Modern Transit Society. He favored the light rail only alternative, saying that a
freeway would encourage development and traf£ic.
An unidentified woman representing "Protect Our Environment" spoke in favor of no
construction until all right-of-way was acquired; 20' depression of roadway; two
lanes in each direction; no non-local trucks; no off-ramp at Saratoga Avenue. She
felt that if these concerns could not be met, the roadway should be re-routed
outside of Saratoga, and she presented petitions which she said contained 1800
signatures of individuals supporting her position.
Dr. Darwin Barrett, 14050 Marilyn, submitted a petition in Opposition to that
submitted by P.O.F~ He feared that if no access were allowed on Saratoga Avenue,
excess traffic would result on Quito Road.
Barbara Simmons, 12791 Idlewood, spoke representing the League of Women Voters. She
favored the freeway with either high occupancy vehicle or light rail provisions.
Mike Bullock spoke in favor of light rail.
Betty Maas, 20360 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Opposed light rail, stating that it would
not move traffic. She favored an eight-lane freeway.
Pat Kemp, 12486 Sumner, favored a freeway because she felt mass transit would not
work.
Shelley Williams, 11951 Brookridge, stated that more planning for freeways was
needed. He believed mass transit would not be widely used.
Norman Martin, 12524 Miller, favored a four-lane roadway with a median for high
occupancy vehicles.
Bill Notz, 18276 Purdue, represented the Sunland Park Homeowners Association. He
stated that they did not favor a ramp leading to Quito Road; they supported the
depression of the roadway by twenty feet
Paul Somplink spoke in favor of eliminating light rail as an inefficient
alternative. He favored a depressed roadway with a high occupancy vehicle lane.
Gregory Novak, 4763 Hacienda, Campbell, said Caltrans assumptions were misleading
because they project no increased traffic if a roadway is built. He preferred to
spend more time in traffic rather than having a freeway.
Link Bradley, 19201 Portos, favored light rail as the best long-term solution to
traffic problems.
Charles Reilly stated that light rail was unrealistic.
Charles Livermore, 12166 Portos Ct., believed that freeways were not a solution
because they resulted in more traffic and more congestion.
Karen Anderson, 19887 Seagull, opposed a freeway because of possible noise pollution
and environmental damage. She suggested making existing e~pressways i.nto freeways
so that another freeway would not be needed. ·
Dave Smith, Quito Road, favored prohibiting trucks on the roadway and felt it should
be depresse~L He believed all right of way should be acquired before construction
and the readway opened section by section.
(]~3rles Newmen, Cupertino, spoke as Vice President of the Route 85 Task Force. He
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favored a freeway designed with environmental and aesthetic concerns in mind and
with a high occupancy vehicle lane
Tom Tobin, 20656 Tenth St_, opposed the elimination of the light rail alternative,
stating that it would be needed at scme time.
Russ Crowther, Norada Court, supported Councilmember Clevenger's alternatives. He
also suggested the improvement of Highways 280 and 17 because he considered them
bottlenecks.
Susan Nowacki, 21261 Glenmont Dr., spoke representing the Wildwood Heights
HcmeownersAssociation. She opposed light rail and favored the freeway.
Robert Williams, Sunnyvale, favored retention of the light rail option. He felt
that when a freeway is built, traffic increases so that the amount of congestion
remains the same.
Incarna Walzer, 19430 DeHavilland Dr., urged the Council to plan for the future of
the community as a whole.
Omar Chatting of Morgan Hill stated that a freeway would relieve congestion on city
Saratoga streets.
Carol Machol, 13597 Ronnie Way, felt a freeway would damage Saratoga's environment
and require additional law enforcement.
Bill Phillips spoke in favor of the no-bu/ld alternative.
Joe Clevenger, 19337 Titus Ct., stated that the Route 85 study was biased toward the
freeway alternative. He felt that communication to the public had been poor, and
that those supporting freeways were urgingquick construction of the freeway because
in the future foreign oil problensmightmake the public resistant to freeways.
Bill Simond, 18605 Lyons Ct., supported the no-build alternative; he felt a freeway
would encourage development of outlying areas and increase traffic problems.
Henrik Schmidt, 12624 Cheverly Ct., favored a freeway instead of an expresswa~
The freeway should be depressed, he said, and flexibility for other modes such as
buses should be possible.
Dolores Smith felt that Saratoga should take a strong stand to demonstrate its
power to the State Department of Transportation.
Fiona Wilson, 20318 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, spoke in favor of a freeway for traffic
safety.
Sherill Abbott, 12271 Saraglen Dr., stated that the public was not sufficiently
informed of the hearing and suggested hiring a consultant for advice on the freeway.
No one further appearing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 10:00 p.m.
CouncilmemberCallon commented that since shehad missed most of the public hearing
she would not vote on the issue. Councilmembers discussed the alternatives.
Clevanger/Hlava moved to delete the 8-lane freeway alternative, retaining the two no-
building alternatives, light rail only, and the two four-lane freeway alternatives.
MOYLES/FANELT,T MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DELETE THE LIGHT RAIL ONLY ALTERNATIVE
LF THE EIGHT-LANE FREEWAY IS D~,~U'ED. Passed 3-1-1 (Cl~venger opposed, Callon
abstaining ).
CLEVENC~/{/HLAVA MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE TWO NO-BUILD ALTb/{NATIVES AND TWO 4-LANE
FREEWAY ALT~/RNATIVES WITH EITHER BUSWAY OR LIGHT RAIL IN THE MEDIAN. Passed 4-0-1
(Callon abstaining).
CLEVENGER/MOYLES MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE POLICY ADVISORY BOARD THAT ANY ROADWAY BE
DEPRESSED TWENTY b'EhT; FIFTY Fk~T FOR LANDSCAPING ON EACH SIDE BE PROVIDED; NO
CONSTRUCTION TO-BEGIN UNTIL ALL RIGHT OF WAY IS ACQUIRED; LIMITPJ3 ACCESS IN SARATOGA
BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSULTANT'S RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING INTh~CHANGES.
Passed 4-0-1 (Callon abstaining).
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City Manager stated that selection of the consultant would take approximately four
to six weeks. Mayor Fanelli noted that the consultant would assist the City onthe
design of the alternatives within Saratoga.
Tne Council then recessed from 10:40 to 10:57 p.m.
B. Appeal of Planning Commission Design Review Approval at 12329 VistaArroyo
Ct., (Appellant, R. Crowther; Applicant, R. Dewey) (A-958)
Community Development Director explained issues. Councilmember Clevenger stated
that under the Stipulation for Settlement with Blackwell Homes, proposed houses
were required toundergo normal design reviewprocedures. Mr. Toppel of the City
Attorney's Office confirmed that fact. He also explained the sequence of events in
connection with Mr. Crowther's attempts to correct the Planning Commissionminutes,
noting that he had acquiesced in Mr. Crowther's correctinghis own statements, but
not those of others. The public hearing was opened at 11:10 p.m.
Russell Crowther spoke as the appellant. He stated that the proposed home was on a
scenic ridge line end projected 21' above it. He felt it was inconsistent with the
current and previous General Plans and with the NHR ordinance. The standards which
had been applied as a result of the Stipulation for Settlement were invalid, he
believed, because the initiative Measure A had applied stricter standards, and any
change in such a measure could be made only by a vote of the people. Mr. Crowther
disagreed with staff's contention that the HCRD ordinance applied to the house. He
stated that the location of the house on the site was different from that shown on
the site development plan; that it would interfere unreasonably with views; that it
would not preserve the natural landscape; that approving the house would set a
precedent for other houses proposed for scenic ridge lines; and that there were no
"' other hcmes or ridge lines in the area to mitigate the impact of the house.
Sandy Santoriello, 20802 Norada Ct., said he would like to have building in the area
minimized. He believed that City ordinance provided that no building would be done
on scenic ridge lines.
Charles Hunter, 20846 Meadow Oak Way, stated that the recently-constructed roads
were beginning to deteriorate. He feared for the health of a eucalyptus grove in
the area near constructiota Whether the project conformed with the General Plan or
not, he felt it was not good for Saratoga.
Dora Grens, 13451 Old Oak Way, expressed dissatisfaction with the terms of the
Blackwell Homes Stipulation for Settlement. Councilmember Clevengerpeint~dout
that the TeerlinkandDeMartini settlements are regulated bythe HCRD
Ordinance. Mr. Toppel further noted that the Specific Plan did not exist when
previous settlements were negotiated.
An unidentifiedmember of the audience statedthat the reads in the area werenarrow
and dangerous in case of fire. He believed the hillside was crumbling because there
was no reck, and he was concerned about the eucalyptus grove.
Kurt Anderson, designer Of the project and representative of the applicant,
presented various slides and pictures of the area. He pointedoutthat no variance
is being requested, simply a design review which was approved by the Planning
Commissiom The 21-fcot projection above the ridge line, he said, only
extended for one foot because of the slope of the ridge line. In answer to
Councilmember Clevenger, he said it was possible to build a house which did not
project above the ridge line, but it would involve a larger retaining wall and more
excavatiOD~ Bill Heiss, an engineer for the project, said in answer to Mayor
Fanellithat a swimmingpool had been planned at one point but hadbeen eliminated.
Mr. Heiss went on to say that a major part of the ridge waspreserved in open
space as a result of the application of the HCRD Ordinance. He describedthe house
and its site in fLLrther detail.
Mr. Crowther suggested that the house be moved to a lower site; he felt that the
house could notbe hiddenby landscaping. No one further appearing to speak, the
public hearing was closed at 11:48 p.m.
In response to CouncilmemberCallon, CommunityDevelopment Director stated that he
was aware of no roads crumbling. CouncilmemberCallon noted that it had been the
intent of the Council to have narrow reads to preserve the character of the area.
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Concern/rig the eucalyptus grove, Community Development Director stated that the
trees had depended upon a leaking cistern which had bean removed when the area was
developed; they were not in their nattLral habitat and had declined when the cistern
was removed.
Councilmembers discussed the siting of the home, its impact on views, and whether
findings could be made to grant the application. Councilmember Callon opposed the
siting of the house so that it was visible over the ridge line. Although it had
less impact than some other houses, she said, it should not be built. Councilmember
Clevenger stated that she could not make the findings, feeling that the house was
unreasonably bulky and interfered with the natural landscape. cjDunci]m~_mber Hlava;
noting that she had voted for the application when on the Planning Commission, felt
the impact on visibility was not excessive because most of the house was on the
other side of the ridge from the appellant. A one-story design, she felt, could
have more impact because it would require more impervious coverage.
MOYLES/CLEVENGER MOVED TO GRANT THE APPEAL BECAUSE OF IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL ON THE
RIDGELINES. Passed 3-2 (Fanelli, Hlava opposed).
Councilmember Fanelli noted that the applicant would have to apply for a new design
review permit. Council and Bill Heiss discussed possible relocation of the house.
Kurt Anderson stated that if he had to repeat the design review process and pay the
fees again he would not be able to build the house.
CATION/MOYLES MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION. Passed 4-1 (Clevenger
opposed ).
CAT.TON/MOYLES MOVED TO RtI)IRECT THE APPLICANT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR DESIGN
REVIEW WITHIN THE POLLOWING PARAMEt'~/~S: THE HOUSE MUST NOT PROJECT ABOVE THE RIDGE
LINE; VEG~I~TION MUST BE PLAN'i'~jU TO SC~k~F~ ~ HOUSE. Passed 5-0.
C. Second Unit Ordinance (first reading - required because
of substantial change at previous first reading)
Mr. Toppel of the City Attorney's Office explained changes in ordinance,
Councilmember Moyles expressed concern over the Council's being required to act as a
tryer of fact to determine whether particular second units existed before January 1,
1983. Mr. Toppel suggested adding to the 120-day requirement on p. 6 a provision
that application for legitimization of an existing seeend unit would have to be
submitted within one year. Councilmember Moyles agreed that a longer "window" would
be necessary, as well as thorough noticing of the conununity so that everyone
involved would have an opportunity to apply for legitimization. Councilmember Hlava
stated that she opposed adding second units in the area served by Pierce Road. The
public hearing was opened at 12:25 a.m.
Armand DiGiovanni, 21931 Via Regina, stated that he had two UP_itS on his lot, which
had an average slope over 10% and was served by septic tanks, and asked whether the
situation were legal. Mr. Toppel explained that Mr. DiGiovanni would not be allowed
to have a kitchen in the second structure because it would then be considered a
second unit which did not meet the conditions for legitimizatior~ Furthermore, he
said, the fact that the structure was built before incorporation of the City would
place the unit under the non-conforming ordinance, which requires removal of a non-
conforming structure and discontinuance of a non-conforming use after a certain
period of time.
Bill Notz, 18276 Purdue Drive, spoke as President of the Sunland Park Homeowners
Association. He stated that the association opposed second units in the R-1-10,000
zoning district because they would have too much impact.
Winifred Tyler, 20710 CarD/el Ave., spoke as leQislative chair of the Los-Gatos
Saratoga American Association of University Woman. She stated the the Executive
Board supported the second unit ordinance, especially the legitimization of existing
second units in the R-1-10,000 zoning district, since it preserved safe housing
which was already in use. They opposed limiting occupancy based on age.
Margaret Russell stated that she lived in an R-1-10,000 zoning district and opposed
second units because of parking difficulties. Mayor Fanelli pointed out t_hat the
only second units to be allowed in that district were existing ones.
Richard Drake, 20509 Gordon Ct., spoke for the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating
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Council. They supported the ordinance as amended.
Kay Toevs inquired as to second units existing before the incorporation of the City.
Mr. Toppel explained that they would have to meat the requirements of the ordinance
in order to be legitimized. In answer to Mayor Fenelli, Mr. Toppel explained that
second units were not allowed on substandard sized lots.
Bert Toevs inquiredas tothe retroactivityof the ordinance as applied to second
units which cannotbe legitimized, stating that lawsuits might result similar to
those filed as a result of Mensure~ ~. Toppel expia~]ed that the non-conforming
ordinance gave the City the right to require removal of non-conforming uses or
structures; there was no relation whatsoever to Measure/~ No one further appearing
to speak, the public hearing was closed at 12:48 a.m.
Councilmember'Callon suggested a number of reductions in permittedvariances so that
impact would be lessened. Mayor Fanelli pointed out that these variances were not
automatically granted by the Planning Commission; if the impact were too great, the
variance could be denied. Councilmember Hlava stated that she understood that very few
lots would be affected by the proposed reductions, at least in Sunland Park.
MOYLKq/HLAVA MOV~I) TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, WAIVING FURTHER READING,
WITH THE AMENDMENT THAT IN PARAGRAPH A, SECTION 16~.11, A SENi'ENCE IS ADDED READING,
'~qO USE PERMIT MAY BE GRA~i'ED FOR AN EXISTING SECOND UNIT UIqI,F. qS APPLICATION FOR
SUCH USE PERMIT IS FILED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE K~'kCTIVE DATE OF THIS ARTI~"
Passed 5-0.
MOYLES/HIAVA MOVED TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE AS READ BY TITLE ONLY. Passed 4-1
(Clevenger opposed).
Councilmember Hlava noted that the ordinance provided for review of the ordinance
one year after adoption. She suggested that staff maintain empirical data on which
the Council could base its review. City Manager replied that staff intended to do
so.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Oral Cu~,L~anications, if any - NOne.
B. Written C~u~,anications fremthePublic
#1 from B. Kelly objecting to denial of trea removal request - noted and filed. Mr.
Toppelexplainedthat hehad written Mr. Kelly that caring for the tree was the
landowner's responsibility.
#2 from two residents objecting to elimination of single cangarbage servicebecause
it discourages recycling - noted and filed.
#3 from N. Behel objecting to new garbage policy because of its effect on seniors -
noted and filed.
#4 from K. Eshieman, AAUW, requesting feawaiver for use of CommunityCenter - to be
agendized at a study session.
C. New BusineSs frc~aCouncilmenbers
Fanelli stated that City Manager would prepare a chart showing committea
assignments, so Councilmembers should consider where they wished to serve.
She also requested thatthey make notes on items to be considered at their next
sessions.
D. New Business frcra Staff, Administrative Reports not Scheduled
City Manager reported thatthe Citywas about to beginanextensive read maintenance
program; if complaints were received, they should be referred to staff. He
submitted the Median Landscape Master Plan prepared by Callendar and Associates and
asked that Council review it for discussion in the next few months.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meating was adjourned at 12:55 a.m.
Respectfully sutmitted,
Grace E. Cory
Deputy City Clerk