HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-1990 COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORTS-brooksidePLANNING COMMISSION
January 24, 1990
PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued
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replaced by a new fence which is why it is before the Planning
Commission.
In response to a question from Chairperson Siegfried, Mr. Feemster
stated that since March 1987 he has added stucco to the fence. In
the beginning of 1987 the fence was about the same as it is now.
None of the posts have been replaced. The grapestakes and ties
have been replaced because of cars running into it.
Commissioner Burger indicated if this is an existing fence,
conforming or not conforming, and was simply upgraded she is
willing to. accept that as fact and there was no variance required.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that no variance
is required for the upgrading of the existing fence.
17. UP -574.2 Brookside Club of Saratoga, 19127 Cox Ave., request
to alter swim start times to begin one hour earlier
than the current use permit allows for three summer
dates in the R- 1- 10,000 zone district per Chapter
15 of the City Code.
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Planning Director Emslie presented the Report to the Planning
Commission dated January 24, 1990.
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:50 p.m. Chairperson Siegfried
noted that each of•the Commissioners has received a three -page
letter signed by seven neighbors voicing their concerns and a
petition in opposition to the change in hours and the sports court
was also received.
Mr. Daniel Hanley, Brookside Club of Saratoga, addressed the
Planning Commission. He said the issue has been discussed for over
a year and recommendations have been made by staff. He requested
that the Planning Commission make a decision on this issue.
Ms. Dee Askew, 12651 Saratoga Creek Drive, addressed the Planning
Commission. Ms. Askew reviewed the events which have occurred over
the past year regarding this issue. Ms. Askew stated that the
neighbors feel Brookside is not providing the supervision to abide
by Planning Commission rules and the only solution is to relocate
the tennis back court and the basketball hoop or to eliminate them.
It was suggested that since the opposite side of the club grounds
has a large asphalt area that is unused it would be appropriate
for this use.
Mr. Bob Salutric, 12635 Saratoga Creek Drive, addressed the
Planning Commission. Mr. Salutric stated he believes the level of
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noise is growing at Brookside. He said his solution is close to
the proposed solution. Because of the noise level and since there
is no supervision along the fence, Mr. Salutric proposed that the
rebound wall and the basketball hoop be moved onto the tennis court
or to the asphalt area.
TAPPAN /BURGER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 11:10 P.M.
Passed 6 -0.
Commissioner Burger indicated she is in agreement with all of
staff's conditions and would also favor complete elimination of the
sports court.
Commissioner Harris agreed with Commissioner Burger's comments.
BURGER /HARRIS MOVED TO APPROVE UP -574.2 WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE
FENCE ALONG THE EASTERN BOUNDARY BE UPGRADED TO FORM A SOLID
AIRTIGHT BARRIER; THAT A LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR THAT AREA BE PREPARED
TO BUFFER THE RESIDENTIAL AREA; THAT THE TENNIS REBOUND WALL AND
THE BASKETBALL STANDARD BE ELIMINATED IN THAT AREA; AND THAT THE
DEBRIS IN THE CREEK AREA BE MONITORED. Passed 6 -0.
1. Upcoming planning applications and projects.
COMMISSION ITEMS
1. Heritage Preservation minutes from 12/6/89.
2. Committee -of -the Whole Report 1/16/90.
3. Memo from Engineering Dept. re: Traffic impact from Landtech
Development Corp. subdivision on Mt. Eden Rd.
Oral
The meeting of. the Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Cuffman