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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-1993 Planning Commission Minutes• • CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 1993 - 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Acting Chairperson Caldwell. ROLL CALL Present: Acting Chairperson Caldwell, Commissioners, Jacobs, Murakami and Wolfe Absent: Commissioners Moran and Asfour Planning Director Curtis noted the absence of the City Attorney. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES WOLFE/JACOBS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 1993. PASSED 2-0-2 (CALDWELL AND MURAKAMI ABSTAINED). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 3, 1993. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET Planner Walgren had the following technical correction to the packet: Item #4 - LL-93-002 & V-93-012 Forbes -page 66, 2c should read "Existing "green house on proposed Parcel 2 and the arbor walkway structure which crosses the proposed parcel shall either be removed or relocated into a setback conforming location." • a Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR-92-013 - Reliance Loan Co.; 20620 Sigal Dr., request V-93-019 - for Design Review approval to construct a 4,327 sq. ft. two-story residence on a vacant 1.6 acre hillside parcel. Variance approval is necessary to allow the 5 ft. tall retaining walls to be located within a required front yard setback. The subject property is accessed via a private road easement off Sigal Dr. and is located within an R-1-40,000 zoning district (cont. to 9/22/93 public hearing at the request of the applicant; application expires 2/27/94). JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT CALENDAR. PASSED 4-0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR-93-003 - Tam; 20800 Boyce Ln., request for Design Review approval to construct a 1,158 sq. ft. first floor addition and a 1,135 sq. ft. second story addition to an existing 2,081 sq. ft. single story residence per Chapter 15 of the City Code. The net gain of floor area on site will be 1,453 sq. ft. due to the demolition of a detached garage and storage shed. The subject property is approximately 24,700 sq. ft. and is located within an R-1-12,500 . zone district (cont. from 5/26/93; application expires 9/30/93). -------------------------------------------------------------- Planner Walgren presented the Report dated September 8, 1993. He also answered questions from the Commission with regard to the application. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:37 P.M. Mr. Tam, applicant, spoke in favor of the application and outlined the modifications made to the design since the original review. He submitted a picture board to depict the existing landscape screening on the site and the existing 2-story homes in the neighborhood. There was no one else wishing to speak. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 3 WOLFE/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:40 P.M. PASSED 4-0. Commissioner Wolfe stated that he could see that the applicant has put forth effort to address the concerns previously voiced by the Planning Commission. He stated that he was satisfied with the design and could support the application. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he still could not support the application based on the 2-story design concerns he voiced at the April 24, 1993, meeting. He stated that he did not feel that the proposed design would fit into the pattern of the neighborhood. Commissioner Murakami stated that he could support the application because the new design addressed and alleviated his original concerns of mass and bulk. Acting Chairperson Caldwell explained that she had revisited the neighborhood and concluded that the neighborhood is primarily a 1-story neighborhood. She expressed concerns with the 2-story design, its incompatibility with the existing neighborhood and the structure's appearance of bulk. She noted that in the past the Commission has encouraged one-story designs in the case where the site offers the space for a one story addition. She stated that she felt that the site offered ample room for aone-story addition. She also expressed concern with creating a "wall effect" should this design be approved and constructed. Acting Chairperson Caldwell explained to the applicant that a tie vote (which would constitute a denial) would probably be the result of a vote. She asked the applicant his preference with regard to the Commission either voting on the application or continuing the application to the next public hearing where more Planning Commissioners would be present and could vote. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL RE-OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:47 P.M. TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO SPEAK. Mr. Tam, applicant stated that the neighbors do not object to a two-story design and explained that aone-story design had been considered, but did not meet the needs of his family. He stated that he would prefer that his application be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting where more Commissioner would be present to review and vote on the proposed design. JACOBS/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CONTINUE DR-93-003 TO THE SEPTEMBER 24, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING. PASSED 4-0. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 4 3. SD-90-010.1- Vidanage; 12585 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd., request for aone-year extension to a Tentative Map approval to subdivide the 1.87 acre Saratoga Nursery parcel into five single family residential building sites. The parcels range from 12,524 to 14,043 sq. ft., are located within an R-1-12,500 zone district and would be accessed via a cul-de-sac. Planner Walgren presented the report dated September 8, 1993. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:52 P.M. Tom Linders, 12604 Wardell Court, inquired about the access cul-de-sac to the proposed subdivision and asked if the access would be off Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road. Acting Chairperson Caldwell stated that the cul-de-sac used to access the new lots would be from Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road. Paul Campbell, 12578 Wardell Court, stated that he wanted to make certain that no changes were requested that differed from the subdivision's original approval. He also inquired about the height restriction placed on any future structures on the new lots and requested he be allowed to review the footprint of any proposed structure (on Lot 4) prior to final design approval. Acting Chairperson Caldwell read one of the conditions of the subdivision approval which limits the height of any structures on Lot 1 through 5 to a one-story not to exceed 18 feet in height with the provision that portions of the roof line may extend to 20 feet if the Planning Commission finds that it improves the design of the house and it does not adversely affect neighbors' views. Commissioner Jacobs explained that the request before the Commission is only an extension of the original subdivision approval and that no changes to the conditions of approval have been requested. John Vinson, 12556 Wardell Court, expressed concern regarding potential privacy impacts. He also requested a chance to review, prior to final design approval, the footprint of any proposed structure on the lot (Lot #3) closest to his property. There was no one else wishing to speak. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 5 JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:59 P.M. PASSED 4-0. Acting Chairperson explained that any future applications/proposals for this property with regard to development would warrant neighbor notification. JACOBS/MURAKAMI MOVED TO APPROVE SD-90-010.1. PASSED 4-0. Planner Walgren explained that the original subdivision materials submitted to the City contained a map of the lots with the building envelopes depicted and this map is available for review to those interested. 4. LL-93-002 - Forbes; 19870 Lark Way, request for Lot Line V-93-012 -Adjustment approval to relocate a parcel boundary which currently runs through an existing residence. Variance approval is necessary to allow the newly configured Parcel 1 to be less than 48,000 sq. ft. in area as prescribed by the R-1-40,000 zoning ordinance. Planner Walgren presented the Report dated August 11, 1993. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:04 P.M. BY ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL. Malcolm Forbes, applicant, spoke in favor of the application and requested that Condition 2c (Page 66 of the staff report) be modified to allow the greenhouse to remain until such time Parcel 2 is either sold or developed. Acting Chairperson Caldwell inquired about staff's position with regard to the applicant's request to maintain the greenhouse and if other such situations have been permitted to exist in Saratoga. Planner Walgren explained that the Commission could 1) allow the structure to remain in its current location until the life of the structure is exhausted; or 2) require the structure to be relocated a certain distance less than code requirements or 3) follow staff's recommendation as outlined in Condition 2c. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 6 Commissioner Jacobs inquired if there was anything that would prohibit the Planning Commission from allowing the structure to remain until either sale or transfer of ownership or development. Planner Walgren explained that the Planning Commission could do this, but that enforcement and monitoring of the activities (sale or transfer) could be difficult. There was no one else wishing to speak. AT 8:11 P.M., JACOBS/VNOLFE MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. PASSED 4-0. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he was comfortable with supporting the application and honoring the applicant's request to modify Condition 2c so as to allow the greenhouse to remain until such time ownership changes or Parcel 2 is developed. Commissioner Jacobs suggested that a deed restriction be recorded which specifies the circumstances under which the structure shall be removed. Planning Director Curtis expressed concern with Commissioner Jacobs' suggestion and explained that this condition and deed restriction could be easily overlooked and hard to enforce. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he did not feel this action would be out of line with previous actions the Planning Commission has taken. Commissioner Wolfe asked if the application could be approved without any reference to the greenhouse. Planner Walgren explained that an approval could not be made without reference to this structure because this would violate the review criteria specified for lot line adjustment applications. Planner Walgren suggested that the condition suggested by Commissioner Jacobs be attached to the variance application. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he could support approval of the application with a condition which permits the greenhouse to remain until sale, transfer of ownership or development of the property. Again Planning Director Curtis expressed his concern with regard to this provision and enforcement issues. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 7 Commissioner Jacobs stated that he did not feel that the enforcement concerns and the repercussions of the condition being overlooked warranted immediate code compliance of the greenhouse. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he was still inclined to support the application and preservation of the greenhouse as he previously (above) stated. JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO APPROVE V-93-012 WITH A MODIFICATION THAT THE GREEN HOUSE BE PERMITTED TO STAY SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT AT SUCH TIME EITHER PROPERTIES ARE SOLD OR DEVELOPED, THE GREENHOUSE IS MADE TO CONFORM WITH THE EXISTING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. THIS PROVISION SHALL BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER ON EACH PROPERTIES' DEED. THE MOTION WAS PASSED 4-0. JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO APPROVE LL-93-002 WITH THE MODIFICATION TO CONDITION 2C -THAT ANY REFERENCE MADE TO THE "GREENHOUSE" BE DELETED AND CONDITION 2C PERTAIN ONLY TO THE TRELLIS/WALKWAY STRUCTURE. PASSED 4-0. 5. UP-93-003 - Gevargiz; 14515 Big Basin Way, request for Use Permit approval to allow the sale of beer and wine and to establish an existing delicatessen/restaurant per Chapter 15 of the City Code. The subject property is located in the CH-1 zone district. Planner Walgren presented the report dated September 8, 1993, and answered questions from the Commission with regard to the application. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:25 P. M. Mike Gevargiz, applicant, stated that he concurred with the staff report and could answer any questions from the Commission with regard to his application. Mr. Gervargiz explained his various experience and the licenses he holds with regard to selling alcoholic beverages. WOLFE/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:28 P.M. PASSED 4-0 WOLFE/JACOBS MOVED TO APPROVE UP-93-003 AS RECOMMENDED IN THE STAFF REPORT. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 8 6. DR-93-017 - McDonald; 14231 Springer Ave., request for LL-93-007 -Design Review approval to relocate an existing 1,170 sq. ft. single- story residence and construct a 792 first floor addition and a 630 sq. ft. second story addition per Chapter 15 of the City Code. The site's total proposed gross floor area is 3,588 sq. ft. including the detached garage and storage shed. Approval of a Lot Line Adjustment is also requested to allow two parcels to be combined into one parcel. The subject properties are approximately 20,245 sq. ft. and are located within an R-1-10,000 zone district. The Report dated September 8, 1993 was presented to the Commission by Planner Walgren. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:31 P.M. BY ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL. Paul McDonald, applicant, spoke in favor of the application and offered to answer any questions the Commission might have with regard to his application. AT 8:32 P.M., JACOBS/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. PASSED 4-0. Acting Chairperson Caldwell commented that she felt that the proposed design was a good design. JACOBS/MURAKAMI MOVED TO APPROVE DR-93-017 AND LL-93-007 PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE STAFF REPORT. THE MOTION PASSED 4- 0. 7. DR-93-022 - Sobey Oaks Assoc.; 14720 Gypsy Hill Rd., Lot #4, request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,296 sq. ft. two-story residence per Chapter 15 of the City Code. The property is approximately 40,381 sq. ft. and is located within an R-1-40,000 zone district. Planner Walgren presented the Report dated September 8, 1993, and answered questions from the Commission with regard to the project. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:35 P.M. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 9 Jerry Lohr, applicant, stated that he did not have anything to added to the staff report and offered to answer any questions. WOLFE/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:36 P.M. PASSED 4-0. WOLF/JACOBS MOVED TO APPROVE DR-93-022. Commissioner Jacobs stated that the house meets the requirements of the ordinance and that it is not too large, has a minimal appearance of bulk and is an overall good design. He expressed his support for the application. Commissioner Murakami commented that the design appeared more appealing on the plans pinned up on the board behind the dias than it did on the plans included in the packet. He stated that he could support the application. Acting Chairperson Caldwell stated that she felt the location of the proposed house is very important with regard to evaluating the design. She noted that the house would be below street level and is compatible with the neighborhood. She stated that she thought the plan to raise the driveway would improve safety. She announced that she could support the application. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. At 8:40 p.m. the meeting was recessed and at 8:50 p.m. Acting Chairperson Caldwell called the meeting back to order. 8. DR-93-012 - Pancholy; 21215 Chadwick Ct., Request for V-93-016 -Design Review approval to construct a new 6,598 square foot two- story residence on a 3.7 acre vacant parcel per Chapter 15 of the City Code. The request also involves Variance approval to construct 5 foot tall retaining walls within the property's front yard setback where 3 feet is the maximum allowed. The parcel is located within a Hillside Residential (HR) zone district. Planner Walgren presented the Report dated September 8, 1993 and answered questions from the Commission with regard to the application. Commissioner Murakami inquired if an elevation plan of the proposed wall was available for review by the Commission. ~ • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 10 Planner Walgren stated that there was no elevation plan of the proposed retaining wall. Commissioner Jacobs and Acting Chairperson Caldwell asked if staff could provide figures on the north and west elevations from the base of the house to top of the house and figures on overall lateral and horizontal lengths. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:55 P.M. Jerry Cates, agent representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the application. He explained that the highest point of the building is 30 feet back from the lowest point and the design of the house steps down with the topography of the site. With regard to the proposed retaining wall, he stated that there was no rendering currently available and that the wall would be constructed of stone (field-stone) veneer. Mr. Cates also explained that he and the applicant had made modifications to the design per the staff's recommendation. Planner Walgren in response to an earlier Commission inquiry, noted that the overall width of the proposed house measures approximately 120 feet, the depth is approximately 60 feet, the foreground to background measurements for the two elevations are approximately 36 feet and 38 1 /2 feet. Acting Chairperson inquired if the Comer Drive and Star Ridge properties (which she stated she felt would will be most effected by this application) were notified. Planner Walgren explained that all of Comer except the very last leg of it, the homes up to the end of Diamond Oaks Court, and a significant portion of Star Ridge Court were notified. He noted that the homes which Acting Chairperson Caldwell referred to -those across the canyon- were probably not notified because the properties are out of the required notification range. Ranjiet Pancholy, applicant, spoke in favor of the application and explained that the maximum amount of vegetation will be preserved and that a minimum amount of cuts and the least amount of disturbance to the natural surroundings will take place during construction of the house. He also explained that the site is located near open space easements and will not adversely impact any neighbors. There was no one else wishing to speak. WOLFE/MURAKAMI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:07 P.M. PASSED 4-0. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 11 Commissioner Murakami stated that he felt the house would be fairly well screened since it will be located below Star Ridge. He noted that the house steps down with the natural grade of the hill and that the outline of the proposed house would not be a bad distraction. Commissioner Jacobs stated that this property and design reminded him of the Coe project which was denied. He stated that he feels the house is bulky and the drawings do not accurately depict the bulk-minimizing/stepping down feature noted by the applicant and Mr. Cates. He stated that the drawings seem to depict a much larger structure than the proposed 6,600 square foot house. He stated that the house in the drawings appears enormous and he has a problem with making the design review findings necessary for approval. Commissioner Wolfe stated that the street would be above the house and that the proposed structure would not block anyone's view. He stated that he has no problem with regard to bulk. He noted that there is currently a minimum amount of vegetation/landscaping and this project would be adding many trees and greenery to the site which will help to screen the proposed structure. Planner Walgren submitted acolor/materials board for the Commission's review. Acting Chairperson Caldwell explained that a portion of Parker Ranch and the Wong property would be below the proposed home. She said that any new potential subdivision on these properties would be located below this house and the house would look down onto the subdivision. She warned caution to the Commission with regard to the overall length of the proposed structure and it's potential visual effect of multi-family housing. She suggested that the length and perception of bulk be reduced. She explained that she could not make the necessary findings, especially Policy 1 Technique 4, to approve this project. She spoke in favor of the applicant re- vamping the design. She stated that she did not find the design to be compatible with the area. She also stated that with regard to making the findings relative to the grading she would like to review an elevation of the proposed retaining wall. She stated that, at this time, could not approve the application. She noted that she has no problem with the actual square footage of the structure, but has a problem with the structure's appearance of bulk and mass. Commissioner Jacobs noted that vegetation should not be used as a buffer or screen for mass and bulk and this argument pertaining to the amount of landscaping is not acceptable. Acting Chairperson Caldwell asked the applicants for their preference with regard to the Commission either continuing the application or voting on the application at this meeting. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 12 ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL RE-OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:25 P.M. TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION. Mrs. Pancholy addressed the Commission and explained that some levels of the house consist of only one or two rooms. She stated that she and her family would prefer 2 straight levels opposed to the stepping down of the different levels, but in order to blend the design with the natural grade of the hill the structure had to be designed to step down as proposed. She stated that she does not understand why the Commission finds the design bulky. Commissioner Jacobs explained that the drawings do not convey the information provided by the applicant with regard to the stepping down of the house along with the site and it's effect in minimizing the bulk of the structure. Mrs. Pancholy stated that only the center of the house would be high. Mr. Cates asked if further discussions would help to clarify the applicant's opinion that the house is not bulky because it steps down the hill. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he continues to have concerns with regard to the design. He stated that the drawings do not illustrate minimization of mass and bulk. He stated that a model of the house may be helpful. Mr. Cates stated that the applicants would be in favor of continuing the application. Planner Walgren stated that the project could be placed on either the September 22nd meeting or the meeting of October 13th. He noted that the deadline for material submittal for the October 13th meeting would be October 1. Commissioner Murakami stated that he felt that an architectural model of the house would be very helpful. Acting Chairperson Caldwell requested that an elevation plan of the proposed retaining wall also be provided to the Commission. Commissioner Jacobs stated that the poles placed on the property did not seem to help with regard to visualizing the design and the stepping down feature. He stated that a model may be the only way, short of re-design, to illustrate the applicant's opinion of how the stepping down feature minimizes the perception of mass and bulk. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 13 One Commissioner requested that the site poles be kept in place until the next public hearing on the item. Mr. Cates discussed a few changes that had been made prior to the Planning Commission's review of the project. Acting Chairperson Caldwell suggested that the applicant may want to investigate the possibility of grading a little more and submerging portions of the house in order to minimize its appearance of mass. Mr. Cates indicated a preference for a continuance to the October 13th meeting which would allow time for construction of a model or make any changes to the plans. JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO CONTINUE DR-93-012 AND V-93-016 TO THE OCTOBER 13, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PASSED 4-0. 9. SM-93-005 - Lin; 12505 Crayside Ln., request for Site Modification approval of a previously approved Design Review application in order to enlarge a recreational court and increase associated grading per chapter 15 of the City Code. The parcel is approximately 45,302 sq. ft. and is located within a Hillside Residential (HR) zone district. Planner Walgren presented the Report dated September 8, 1993. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:40 P.M. There was no one wishing to speak. JACOBS/WOLFE MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:40 P.M. PASSED 4-0. Commissioner Jacobs inquired if the applicant would have been prohibited from making this request at the time of the project's original approval. Planner Walgren stated that the applicant could have made this request at that time. Commissioner Murakami inquired whether the issue of the drainage had been addressed with regard to this project. • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 14 Planner Walgren stated that the drainage had been reviewed during the preliminary stage and no concerns were identified. WOLFE/MURAKAMI MOVED TO APPROVE SM-93-005. Acting Chairperson Caldwell stated that she was not enthusiastic with the amount of grading on the property, but would support the application. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. LL-93-004 - Sinsley/Boyle; 15229-31 Quito Rd., request for V-93-014 - Lot Line Adjustment, Variance and Modification SD-87-020.1- of Subdivision Condition approval for the purpose of establishing a new property line between Parcel A (APN #397-07- 110) and Parcel C (APN #397-07-109). The new lot line will serve as the location of the historic adobe wall that is adjacent to the Designated City Historic Landmark, Casa Tierra. Chapter 15 of the City Code mandates that a variance be granted because the property line adjustment results in one parcel (Parcel C at .8269 acres) that is below the minimum lot size of the R-1-40,000 zoning district. The Subdivision Condition Modification relates to the maintenance, ownership and location of the historic wall and to the restrictions of the surrounding Open Space Easement. The subject properties are 1.0845 and .9183 acres respectively, and are proposed to be 1.1759 and .8269 acres, respectively, and both are located within the R-1-40,000 zoning district. Planning Director Curtis presented the Report dated September 8, 1993 and answered questions from the Commission. ACTING CHAIRPERSON CALDWELL OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:47 P. M. There was no one wishing to speak. MURAKAMI/JACOBS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:47 P.M. PASSED 4-0. MURAKAMI/JACOBS MOVED TO APPROVE LL-93-004, V-93-014, AND SD-87- 020.1. PASSED 4-0. • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 15 The Commission commended the applicants for coming to an amiable agreement with regard to the situation of the adobe wall. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS 1. DR-90-082; Williams, Lot 3, Tract 7770 Planner Walgren presented the Memorandum dated September 9, 1993 and presented a color board to the Commission. Mr. Williams, applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed exterior colors and presented alternative the samples. The Commission reviewed the colors and the the samples and found both the proposed to be acceptable. COMMISSION ITEMS Commissioner Wolfe provided information to the Commission on the upcoming Bay Area Tour of Housing along the Light Rail System. He noted that this tour would be conducted on September 18th and that all area Planning Commissioners are invited to attend. Commissioner Jacobs commended Acting Chairperson Caldwell for efficiently running the meeting. Acting Chairperson Caldwell reported that the City Council had continued the review of the Open Space Element to a meeting of September 21. She noted that she understood that several of the Council members had concerns with regard to certain language and the recommendation to establish a Joint Powers Agreement with the County. She encouraged as many of the Commissioners who could attend to attend the meeting of September 21 (study session). • • Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of September 8, 1993 Page 16 COMMUNICATIONS Written 1. City Council Minutes Oral City Council ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairperson Caldwell adjourned the meeting to 7:30 p.m. on September 22, 1993, in the Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Ave., Saratoga, CA. Andrea M. Chelemengos Minutes Clerk