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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-2001 Action MinutesCITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, December 8,1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - November 23,1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 3,1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR AZO -99 -001 (Citywide) - CITY OF SARATOGA; The Planning Commission will consider changes to the City's zoning ordinance regarding hillside fencing regulations and administrative appeals. Under consideration will be: 1) amendments to the Hillside Residential zoning district fencing regulations, and 2) amendments to the administrative appeals process. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared by the City of Saratoga and are on file in the Community Development Department. (CONTINUED TO 1/12/2000). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. i Planning Commission Actiq nutes Page 2 December 8,1999 0 2. DR -97 -061 (503 -72 -014) - LIU, 14805 Masson Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,461 square foot two -story residence on a vacant 2.75 acre lot. The property is within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 11/10/1999). APPROVED 4 -3 (COMMISSIONERS BARRY, JACKMAN AND KURASCH OPPOSED). 3. DR -99 -049 (397 -28 -047, Lot #5) - BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 14088 Alta Vista Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 4,067 square foot two -story residence with a 792 square foot basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 feet. The site is located on a 15,200 square foot (net) vacant parcel in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. 4. UP -99 -020 (393 -21 -006) - GTE MOBILNET, Glen Brae Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks; Request for Use Permit approval to install six eight- foot -tall panels (with two antennas each) mounted on top of an existing 135 foot tall utility tower. An associated 220 square foot equipment structure located at the base of the tower is also proposed. The project is located in an Agricultural zoning district. NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVED 7 -0. UP -99 -020 APPROVED 7 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council minutes for regular meeting of November 17 and adjourned regular meeting of November 23,1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 12, 2000, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Tuesday, November 23,1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Page and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioners Patrick and Roupe Staff: Director Walgren, Assistant Planner Ratcliffe Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - November 10, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 19,1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. SD -95 -007.2 (503-19-048,070, Est 075) - KENNEDY, Rodeo Creek Hollow /Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road; Request for a one -year extension for Phase Two (7 lots) of an approved Tentative Subdivision Map for a 12 lot subdivision located off Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road and Paramount Court. This is the second request for a one -year extension. Up to three one -year extensions are permitted to Tentative Subdivision Map approvals. The total site area is 9.42 acres and is located within both the R- 1- 12,500 and the R -1- 40,000 zoning districts. 2. DR -96 -023.1 Est UP -96 -002.1 (517 -08 -048) — SARATOGA MOTEL, 14626 Big Basin Way; Request for one -year extensions of approved Design Review and Use Permit applications to construct two single story and two, two -story motel "cabins" at the Saratoga Motel in the upper Saratoga Village area. Up to three one -year extensions are permitted to Design Review and Use Permit approvals. The three existing cottages along St. Charles St. would be removed and the front motel abutting Big Basin Way would remain. The subject property is approximately 11,252 sq. ft. in size and is located in an R- M -3,000 zoning district. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS APPROVED 5 -0. Planning Commission Act:. Minutes Page 2 November 23,1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 3. DR -99 -032 (397 -28 -047: Lot #3) - BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 14000 Alta Vista Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 4,197 square foot two -story residence with a 687 square foot basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 feet. The site is located on a 23,185 (net) square foot vacant parcel within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 11/10/99 FOR A RE- VOTE AFTER MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3). APPROVED 3 -2 (COMMISSIONERS BARRY &r KURASCH OPPOSED). DIRECTOR ITEMS Review and comment on Mountain Winery DEIR Review City Attorney memo re: e -mail &z the Brown Act COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council minutes for adjourned regular meeting of October 26 and regular meeting of November 3,1999 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of December 8,1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:05 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, December 8,1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Kurasch Staff. Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - October 27, 1999 COMMISSIONERS PATRICK/JACKMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN. MOTION PASSED 3 -0 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH ABSENT; COMMISSIONERS BARRY, PAGE AND ROUPE ABSTAINED). Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 5, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -97 -061 (503 -72 -014) - LIU, 14805 Masson Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,461 square foot two -story residence on a vacant 2.75 acre lot. The property is within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 11/23/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. 2. AZO -99 -001 (Citywide) - CITY OF SARATOGA; The Planning Commission will consider changes to the City's zoning ordinance regarding hillside fencing regulations and administrative appeals. Under consideration will be: 1) amendments to the Hillside Residential zoning district fencing regulations, and 2) amendments to the administrative appeals process. Planning Commission Age..ua November 10, 1999 4 Page 2 An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared by the City of Saratoga and are on file in the Community Development Department. (CONTINUED TO 11/23/99 AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. SD -99 -005, UP -99 -018 & DR -99 -037 (386 -53 -001 & -029) - AZULE CROSSING INC., 12312 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Subdivision, Use Permit and Design Review approval to construct 25 new residential units of approximately 1,524 to 2,345 sq. ft. and remodel the existing commercial building located at the front of the property. The commercial building will be expanded from its current 11,931 sq. ft. to 14,233 sq. ft. The property is located in a Commercial Neighborhood zoning district. The residential component of the project would occupy 2.62 acres while the commercial component would occupy 1.28 acres. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. (CONTINUED FROM 10/27/99). SD -99 -005, UP -99 -015, DR -99 -037 & NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVED 5 -1 (COMMISSIONER BARRY OPPOSED). 4. DR -99 -040 (397 -24 -084) — PINN BROTHERS, 18921 Hayfield Court (Lot 6); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,063 square foot single story residence on a vacant 65,436 square foot lot. The.property is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 5. DR -99 -006 (517 -19 -040) - SIADAT, 14780 Vickery Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of the existing residence and the construction of a new 5,229 square foot, two -story residence. The driveway will be relocated so that primary access to the site will be from Montalvo Road. The site will have a net lot size of 44,480 square feet and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 6. DR -99 -041 (503 -09 -022) - SVOBODA, 22040 Mt. Eden Road; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 864 square foot horse stable. The application includes a request for an exception to allow the prefabricated structure to exceed the 12 foot height limit by one and one -half feet. The site is 5.15 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. W Planning Commission Ag -.,da November 10, 1999 Page 3 7. DR -99 -032 (397 -28 -047: Lot #3) - BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 14000 Alta Vista Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 4,197 square foot two -story residence with a 687 square foot basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 feet. The site is located on a 23,185 (net) square foot vacant parcel within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. FIRST MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED 3 -3 (COMMISSIONERS BARRY, PAGE AND PATRICK OPPOSED). A SECOND MOTION FOR APPROVAL, INCLUDING DENIAL OF THE FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION, FAILED 3 -3 (COMMISSIONERS JACKMAN, ROUPE AND CHAIR BERNALD OPPOSED). 8. DR -98 -044 (503 -13 -021) - CIIIU, 21777 Mt. Eden Road; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,488 square foot single story residence, and construct a 7,326 square foot single story residence with a maximum height of 26 feet. The site is located on a 2.72 (net) acre parcel within a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED INDEFINITELY FOR PLAN CHANGES 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS - By consensus, the Commission appointed Commissioner Barry to serve on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council minutes for regular meeting of October 20, 1999 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of November 23, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, December 8, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Patrick and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioners Page and Roupe Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - October 13, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 22, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. AZO -99 -001 (Citywide) - CITY OF SARATOGA; The Planning Commission will consider changes to the City's zoning ordinance regarding hillside fencing regulations and administrative appeals. Under consideration will be: 1) amendments to the Hillside Residential zoning district fencing regulations, and 2) amendments to the administrative appeals process. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared by the City of Saratoga and are on file in the Community Development Department. (CONTINUED TO 11/10/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION). CONTINUANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM ACCEPTED 4 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -99 -038 (397 -07 -013) - BEAN, 15161 Oriole Way; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 3,420 sq. ft. single story residence and construct a new 6,139 sq. ft single story residence with a 1,412 sq. ft. basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 ft. The site is a 1.06 -acre parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 3 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action i. cites October 27, 1999 Page 2 3. SUP -99 -001 & AR -99 -030 (393 -39 -011) - LUBRAN, 20199 Franklin Avenue; Request for Second Unit Use Permit approval to construct a 1,106 sq. ft. second dwelling unit with a maximum height of 15 ft. from natural grade. Also proposed is a 454 sq. ft. addition to the existing 2,646 sq. ft. main residence. The main residence will remain a single story structure with a maximum building height of 17 ft. Total floor area proposed for the site is 4,206 sq. ft. The site is located on a 16,552 (net) sq. ft. parcel in an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 4. SD -99 -005, UP -99 -018 & DR -99 -037 (386 -53 -001 & -029) - AZULE CROSSING INC, 12312 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Subdivision, Use Permit and Design Review approval to construct 27 new residential units of approximately 1,815 to 2,345 sq. ft. and remodel the existing commercial building located at the front of the property. The commercial building will be expanded from its current 11,931 sq. ft. to 14,233 sq. ft. The property is located in a Commercial Neighborhood zoning district. The residential component of the project would occupy 2.62 acres while the commercial component would occupy 1.28 acres. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared by the City of Saratoga and are on file in the Community Development Department. CONTINUED 4 -0 TO 11/10/99 PER THE STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION. DIRECTOR ITEMS Planning Commission holiday schedule November 10, 1999 Telecommunications Meeting COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council minutes for special meeting of September 23 and regular meeting of October 6, 1999 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of November 10, 1999 Deer control materials provided by Commissioner Kurasch ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, November 10, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 1 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bemald Absent: Commissioner Jackman Staff: Director Walgren, City Attorney Wittwer, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - September 8 and 22, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 8, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. SD -98 -009 & DR -98 -070 (397 -27 -031) - NAVICO, INC., 14230 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Tentative Map and Design Review approval for the subdivision of a 24,391 square foot parcel into six parcels ranging in size from 2,300 to 3,370 square feet. The remaining 7,451 square feet will be common area. Six townhomes ranging in size from approximately 2,700 to 2,900 square feet will be constructed on the new lots. The site is located within an R -M -3,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED INDEFINITELY AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. A NEW HEARING DATE WILL BE ADVERTISED). CONTINUANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM APPROVED 5 -0. Planning Commission AcL. Minutes October 13, 1999 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -97 -061 (503 -72 -014) - LIU, 14805 Masson Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,500 square foot two -story residence on a vacant 2.75 acre lot. The property is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 4 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED) TO A DATE NOT SPECIFIED, AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. 3. UP -99 -014 (397 -10 -009) - CELLULAR ONE, Utility pole in the State -owned right -of- way at the northeast corner of Fruitvale Avenue and Highway 9; Request for Use Permit approval to install two panel antennas on an existing utility pole at a height of 30 feet. An associated equipment cabinet located at the base of the pole is part of the proposal. The right -of -way is within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. APPROVED 4 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED). 4. UP -99 -016 (386 -53 -019) - SPRINT, PG &E tower on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road at the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing; Request for Use Permit approval to install three antenna sectors with three antennas each, mounted on an existing PG &E tower. The proposal also includes several equipment cabinets located under the tower and enclosed by an eight -foot wood fence. The subject property is within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. APPROVED 5 -0. 5. UP -99 -017 (397 -13 -030, 397 -14 -022 & 397 -15 -018) - WEST VALLEY COLLEGE (METRICOM), 14000 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval for the installation of 16 panel antennas on the sides of the West Valley College theater building and the placement of a 64 square foot prefabricated equipment cabinet on the ground on the north side of the building. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. All equipment will be painted to match the building. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. APPROVED 5 -0. i Planning Commission Ac.. .,, Minutes October 13, 1999 Page 3 DIRECTOR ITEMS - DR -99 -020 - STERLING, 18588 ALLENDALE AVENUE Request for modification of approved plans ACCEPTED 5 -0. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council minutes for special meetings of August 30 and September 9, 1999, adjourned regular meeting of September 7, 1999, and regular meeting of September 15, 1999 - Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of October 27, 1999 - Notice of Preparation of Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration for regular meeting of October 27,1999; CITY OF SARATOGA, Citywide - Notice of Environmental Negative Declaration for regular meetings of October 27 and November 10, 1999; AZLTLE CROSSING, INC., 12312 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road - Newspaper article addressing studies to examine the health effects of using cell phones - Magazine article regarding the 1996 Telecommunications Act covering siting of wireless facilities ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, October 27, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, City Attorney Taylor, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings of September 8 and 22, 1999, will be considered at the meeting of October 13, 1999, due to absence of the Minutes Clerk. Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 17, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. SD -98 -009 & DR -98 -070 (397 -27 -031) - NAVICO, INC., 14230 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Tentative Map and Design Review approval for the subdivision of a 24,391 square foot parcel into six parcels ranging in' size from 2,300 to 3,370 square feet. The remaining 7,451 square feet will be common area. Six townhomes ranging in size from approximately 2,700 to 2,900 square feet will be constructed on the new lots. The site is located within an R -M -3,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 10/13/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANTS). CONTINUANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM APPROVED 6 -0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -99 -034 (397 -16 -067) - ARCHDEACON, 19628 Kenosha Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to remodel and add a 1,344 square foot one -story addition to an existing 4,472 square foot single story residence. The new roof will be 22 feet, six inches high. The site is 37,069 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Action ,utes September 22, 1999 Page 2 3. DR -99 -035 (397 -28 -053) - FORMICO/PARDEN, 20435 Walnut Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 560 square foot single story "cottage" and construct a two -story 2,597 square foot residence with a maximum height of 21 feet. A 726 square foot basement is also proposed. The parcel is 7,650 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. UP -99 -019 (393 -01 -027) - TOGO'S RESTAURANT (ARGONAUT ASSOCIATES, LLC), 12868 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Use Permit approval for tenant improvements to operate a sandwich shop with limited outdoor seating. The site is located between Safeway and Longs Drugs in the Argonaut Shopping Center and is within a Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS - Discussion of attached City Attorney Telecommunications Memo Discussion of 7:00 p.m. meeting time - Discussion of Planning Commission appointment COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council minutes for special meetings of August 13 & 26, 1999, and regular meeting of September 1, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, October 27, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 8, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - August 11, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 3, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. UP -99 -011 (397 -04 -098) - EVAN, 14594 Sobey Oaks Road; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 650 square foot pool house in the rear yard. The existing residence with garage is 4,547 square feet. The property is 40,075 square feet and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED INDEFINITELY AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. IF THE PROJECT MOVES FORWARD AS PROPOSED, A NEW HEARING DATE WILL BE ADVERTISED). CONTINUANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. UP -98 -011.1 (503- 24 -009) - AMALFARD, 14445 Big Basin Way; Request for modification to an approved Use Permit to allow deli and outdoor seating in conjunction with the market use that was previously approved. The building is 2,700 square feet on a 4,375 square foot lot and is located in a CH -1 Commercial Historic zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 8/11/99). \ Planning Commission Action. mutes September 8, 1999 Page 2 APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER JACKMAN RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 3. DR -99 -028 (510 -01 -023) - HOWELL & McNEIL DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 15081 Pepper Lane (Parcel B); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,242 square foot, one- story residence. The site is 22,720 square feet and is located in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 8/11/99). APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS - UP -98 -010 & V -98 -014.1 - AHMADIAN, 14031 Saratoga Avenue; Request to amend a Planning Commission condition of approval 1002110 �7. Planning Commission recruitment update Planning Commission retreat update Circulation Element update kick -off meeting update COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of August 4 and Regular adjourned meeting of August 10, 1999 Correspondence from Bert Martel, dated August 13, 1999 Notices for Regular meeting of September 22, 1999 Notice of Preparation of Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Regular meting of September 22, 1999; NAVICO, INC., 14230 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road Notice of Environmental Negative Declaration (public hearing date to be determined); SPRINT PCS, PG &E tower on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road at the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing i Planning Commission Actio_ _.tinutes September 8, 1999 Page 3 Notice of Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration (public hearing date to be determined); METRICOM, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue ADJOURNMENT AT 10:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Rail (`all Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe, Waltonsmith and Chair Bernald Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - June 23, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 9, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -020 (397 -02 -002, Lot #1) - WESTBROOK BUILDERS, 18588 Allendale Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,499 sq. ft. single story residence with an 848 sq. ft. detached garage. Total floor area proposed is 5,347 sq. ft. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 19 ft., maximum height of the garage is proposed to be 15 ft. The site is located on a 43,801 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 7/28/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 7 -0. 2. DR -99 -019 (397 -02 -002, Lot #2) - WESTBROOK BUILDERS, 18600 Allendale Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,812 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 25 ft. The site is located on a 44,552 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 7/28/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 7 -0. Planning Commission Actio,. nutes July 14, 1999 Page 2 3. UP -99 -008 (393 -01 -041) - JAMBA JUICE, 12868 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Use Permit approval for a 1,228 sq. ft. juice bar with both indoor and outdoor seating in the Argonaut Shopping Center. No new construction or expansion is proposed. The property is located within a Commercial - Neighborhood zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 6/23/99 FOR A RE -VOTE AFTER MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3). APPROVED 5 -2 (COMMISSIONERS KURASCH AND WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. UP -99 -009 (517 -10 -036) - SARATOGA TENNIS CLUB, 20571 Komina Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to permit three legal non - conforming tennis courts and increase the amount of paved surface in order to provide a larger space between the three courts. The property is approximately one acre and is located in an R -1- 10,000 residential zoning district. UP -99 -009 APPROVED WITH DENIAL OF EXPANSION 6 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER ROUPE RECUSED HIMSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 5. UP -99 -013 (397 -02 -093) - MILLS, 14118 Sobey Meadows Court; Request for Use Permit approval to allow a 15 foot tall detached garage to be built within a required rear yard setback. The site is 40,206 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -1 (COMMISSIONER JACKMAN OPPOSED). 6. DR -99 -018 (397 -18 -048) - BRAMLETT, 14920 Farwell Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to demolish the existing residence and construct a new 5,132 square foot, single story residence. The maximum height of the residence will be 23 feet. The site is 28,229 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. 7. F -99 -003 (503 -30 -019) - HUANG, 13870 Pike Road; Request for Fence Exception permit to enclose more than 4,000 square feet of a parcel located within the Hillside Residential zoning district. The entire 2.96 acre property has been fenced and the applicant is seeking to legalize the zoning violation. DENIED WITH CONDITIONS 7 -0. 8. UP -99 -010 (397 -15 -018) - WEST VALLEY COLLEGE (NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS), 14000 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to install 12 panel antennas, two global positioning system antennas, and one four foot microwave dish on the roof of the Theater Arts Building at West Valley College. A 10 foot by 20 foot by 10 foot equipment shelter will be placed on the ground behind the building. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. APPROVED 5 -2 (COMMISSIONERS KURASCH AND WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). � Planning Commission Actic inutes Page 3 July 14, 1999 9. UP -96 -013.1 (503 -24 -054) - SPRINT, 14429 Big Basin Way; Request for Use Permit approval to relocate a single eight foot pole with six antenna panels from the rooftop of the building to the right side of the building into a "chimney" enclosure extending 15 feet above the rooftop. Equipment cabinets will remain in an existing garage on the first floor of the building. The parcel is 3,881 sq. ft. and is located in a Commercial Historic zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. CONTINUED 6 -0 -1 TO 7/28/99 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ALTERNATE LOCATION FOR PROJECT (COMMISSIONER JACKMAN RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). DIRECTOR ITEMS - DR -98 -051, UP -98 -018 & V -98 -017 (517 -23 -036 & 037) - WOODS, 15595 Peach Hill Road; Correspondence from applicant regarding correction of slope calculations for project approved by the Planning Commission on June 9,1999. CORRECTIONS ACCEPTED. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council Minutes for Adjourned and Special Meetings of June 8, 18, 19 and 21, 1999, and Regular Meeting of June 16, 1999 - Planning Commission Notices for Regular Meeting of July 28, 1999 - Communication to Planning Commission from Saratoga Woods Homeowners Association, dated June 24, 1999 - Communication to Planning Commission from Laurie Girand, dated June 29, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 1:00 A.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 28, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe, Waltonsmith and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Jackman Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - July 14, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 23, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. UP -96 -013.1 (503 -24 -054) - SPRINT, 14429 Big Basin Way; Request. for Use Permit approval to relocate a single eight foot pole with six antenna panels on the rooftop of the building to the far corners of the rooftop keeping the same height as the existing antennas. Equipment cabinets will remain in an existing garage on the first floor of the building. The parcel is 3,881 sq. ft. and is located in a Commercial Historic zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project. (CONTINUED FROM 7/14/99). DENIED 4 -2 (COMMISSIONERS PATRICK AND ROUPE OPPOSED). 2. DR -99 -020 (397 -02 -002, Lot #1) - WESTBROOK BUILDERS, 18588 Allendale Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,499 sq. ft. single story residence with an 848 sq. ft. detached garage. Total floor area proposed is 5,347 sq. ft. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 20 ft., maximum height of the garage is proposed to be 15 ft. The site is located on a 43,800 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 7/14/99). Planning Commission Action ininutes July 28, 1999 Page 2 APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 3. DR -99 -019 (397 -02 -002, Lot #2) - WESTBROOK BUILDERS, 18600 Allendale Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,812 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 25 ft. The site is located on a 46,353 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 7/14/99). APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 4. UP -99 -002 & DR -99 -003 (517 -15 -012 & 517 -15 -013) - MONTALVO ASSOCIATES, 15400 Montalvo Road; Request for Use Permit and Design Review approval to construct ten new "Artists in Residency" cottages ranging in size from 492 sq. ft. to 957 sq. ft. and a 2,478 sq. ft. common building on the hill above parking Lot 1 at Villa Montalvo. The property is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. The Villa Montalvo property is over 136 acres and the proposed project area is approximately ten acres. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. UP -99 -002 & DR -99 -003 APPROVED 6 -0. NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVED 6 -0. 5. DR -99 -025 (397 -24 -010 & 397 -24 -073) - PINN BROTHERS, 20026 Spaich Court (Lot #3 of the Hayfield Estates subdivision); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,909 sq. ft., one -story residence. The site is 55,834 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). DIRECTOR ITEMS Appeal of Administrative Accessory Structure Approval: WRIGHT, 15142 Sobey Road APPEAL UPHELD 5 -1 (COMMISSIONER PATRICK OPPOSED). COMMISSION ITEMS Planning Commission Action ,vlinutes July 28, 1999 Written City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 7, 1999 Planning Commission Notices for Regular Meeting of August 11, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 11.00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, August 11, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA Page 3 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Patrick, Waltonsmith and Vice -Chair Page Absent: Commissioners Kurasch, Roupe and Chair Bernald Staff: Associate Planner Bradley, Assistant Planner Ratcliffe, City Attorney Wittwer, Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - July 28, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 6, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet Associate Planner Bradley reported the following corrections to the packet: Item #7, UP -99- 011.1, has been continued to the September 8, 1999 public hearing due to lack of a quorum (with Commissioner Jackman recusing herself). • Item #4, DR -99 -019, should read DR -99 -030. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -028 (510 -01 -023) - HOWELL & McNEIL DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 15081 Pepper Lane (Parcel B); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,242 sq. ft., one - story residence. The site is 22,720 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 9/8/99 PENDING RECEIPT OF THE ARBORIST'S REPORT). 2. UP -99 -011 (397- 04 -098) - EVAN, 14594 Sobey Oaks Road; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 650 sq. ft. pool house in the rear yard. The existing residence with garage is 4,547 sq. ft. The property is 40,075 sq. ft. and is located in an R- 1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 9/8/99 FOR SETBACK REVISIONS). CONTINUANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS APPROVED 4 -0. Planning Commission Action,_ _,nutes August 11, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 2 3. DR -99 -029 (397 -28 -047, Lot #2) - BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 13997 Alta Vista; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,216 sq. ft., two -story residence with a 996 sq. ft. basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 ft. The site is located on a 17,083 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 4. DR -99 -030 (397 -28 -047, Lot #1) - BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 13995 Alta Vista; Request for Design Review approval for a 3,815 sq. ft., two -story residence with a 989 sq. ft. basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 ft. The site is located on a 14,394 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 5. DR -99 -026 (517 -22 -096) - WALLIN/HIRTENSTEIN, 15380 Peach Hill Road; Request for Design Review approval for a 4,830 sq. ft., two -story residence with a 664 sq. ft. basement. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 25 ft. The site is located on a 39,377 (net) sq. ft. vacant parcel in an R- 1-40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 6. DR -99 -027 (397- 04 -103) - SMALL, 14520 Chester Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,767 sq. ft., single -story residence (including a three car garage) on a vacant lot, parcel 15 of the Gypsy Hills subdivision. The property is 53,048 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 7. UP -98 -011.1 (503- 24 -009) - AMALFARD, 14445 Big Basin Way; Request for modification to an approved Use Permit to allow deli and outdoor seating in conjunction with the market use that was previously approved. The market is currently operating a deli and providing outdoor seating without these provisions in their existing Use Permit. The building is 2,700 sq. ft. on a 4,375 sq. ft. lot and is located in a CH -1 commercial historic zoning district. CONTINUED 4 -0 TO 9/8/99 DUE TO LACK OF A QUORUM. Planning Commission Actioi. ..iinutes August 11, 1999 Altmel 01114 _0. • Request for Modification of an Approved Project: DR -98 -051 - WOODS, Peach Hill Road Page 3 CONTINUED 4 -0 FOR DEMONSTRATION OF SOUND. DATE TO BE DETERMINED BETWEEN APPLICANT AND STAFF. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes for Regular adjourned meeting of July 13 and Regular meeting of July 21, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 9.05 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, September 8, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 2' ), 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Waltonsmith and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Roupe Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - June 9, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 18, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. UP -99 -008 (393 -01 -041) - JAMBA JUICE, 12868 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Use Permit approval for a 1,228 sq. ft. juice bar with both indoor and outdoor seating in the Argonaut Shopping Center. No new construction or expansion is proposed. The property is located within a Commercial - Neighborhood zoning district. MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3 (COMMISSIONERS JACKMAN, KURASCH AND WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). ITEM CONTINUED TO 7/14/99 FOR A RE- VOTE. 2. UP -99 -012 (389 -12 -019) - CARSON ESTATE COMPANY (Gene's Fine Foods), 18850 Cox Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to add approximately 1,600 sq. ft. of retail floor area to the existing 25,847 sq. ft. market. The expansion will occupy an area previously a bakery - no changes to the building's exterior are proposed. The site is part of the Quito Shopping Center and is located within a Commercial - Neighborhood zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Action . ites Page 2 June 23, 1999 3. UP -99 -006 - PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS, Highway 9 & Austin Way; Request for Use Permit approval for the installation of two cellular antennas and transmitter equipment on an existing utility pole located within the Highway 9 right -of -way. The utility pole is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS V -98 -011 (503 -19 -157) - LOH, 20651 Leonard Road; Request to relocate a storage shed to meet setback and height requirements as required by the Planning Commission. Plans to correct the deck and gazebo zoning violations have also been submitted for review by the Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION ACCEPTED 6 -0. - Planning Commission Retreat Date and Topics COMMISSION MOVED TO POSTPONE SCHEDULING THE RETREAT AS A RESULT OF CONFLICTING SUMMER VACATION SCHEDULES 6 -0. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of June 2, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 14, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting pall Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Waltonsmith and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Roupe Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Minutes for the May 12 Regular Meeting will be submitted for approval at the June 9, 1999 Regular Meeting. Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 21, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -067 & F -98 -006 (517 -13 -012) - CAGAN, 15001 Bohlman Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two -story 5,122 sq. ft. residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a vacant 2.4 acre (net) parcel in a Hillside Residential zoning district. A fence exception is also requested to enclose 13,000 sq. ft. The Design Review proposal was originally noticed for the April 14, 1999 Planning Commission public hearing, but was continued at the request of the applicant. (CONTINUED TO 6/9/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Actior wtes Page 2 May 26, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -98 -034 (397 -03 -074) - GAUDREAU, 14510 Sobey Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 5,454 sq. ft., two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. An existing 565 sq. ft. guest house is proposed to remain. Total buildings on site proposed would be 6,019 sq. ft. The parcel is 1.29 acres and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 5/12/99). APPROVED 4 -2 (COMMISSIONERS KURASCH AND WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). 3. DR -99 -007 & UP -99 -007 (397 -24 -007) - DUNCAN, 20211 La Paloma Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to allow the construction of a new 2,398 sq. ft., single -story residence and a detached garage of 482 sq. ft. Use Permit approval is requested to allow the detached garage to be located within a rear yard. (CONTINUED FROM 5/12/99). APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 4. DR -98 -014 (503 -13 -059 & 503 -13 -122) - FOSTER, 22217 Mount Eden Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,507 sq. ft., two -story residence on this 2.25 acre vacant lot. The property is located in a Hillside Residential zoning district. In September 1998 the two assessor parcels were merged and the one adjacent to Mount Eden Road was annexed to the City of Saratoga. MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3 (COMMISSIONERS JACKMAN, KURASCH AND PATRICK OPPOSED). ITEM CONTINUED TO 6/9/99 FOR A RE -VOTE. 5. DR -99 -013 (366 -14 -059) - JIH, 12651 Arroyo de Arguello; Request for Design Review approval to add a 584 sq. ft. second story to an existing 3,415 sq. ft. residence. Maximum height is proposed to be 21 ft. The applicants are also proposing to add 163 sq. ft. to the existing first story. The total floor area proposed is 4,162 sq. ft. on an 18,381 sq. ft. (net) parcel located in an R- 1- 15,000 zoning district. DENIED 6 -0. 6. DR -98 -049 (517 -07 -013) - NOBLES, 20801 Pamela Way; Request for Design Review approval to add a 981 sq. ft. second story to an existing 1,734 sq. ft. single story residence. Maximum height is proposed to be 21.5 ft. The applicants are also proposing to add 10 sq. ft. to the existing first floor. Total floor area proposed is 2,725 sq. ft. on a 7,600 sq. ft. parcel located in an R -1 -10 000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Actio. Wes Page 3 May 26, 1999 DIRECTOR ITEMS - Cancellation of the August 25 Regular Meeting was approved. Copies of the Conflict of Interest Laws Handbook were distributed to the Commissioners. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings of April 27 and May 5, 1999, and Special Meeting of May 4, 1999 - Planning Commission Notices for Regular Meeting of June 9, 1999 - Notice of Preparation of Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Regular Meeting of June 23, 1999 - Letter from Irene Jacobs, Staff Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission ADJOURNMENT AT 10:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, June 9, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 12,1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Waltonsmith and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Roupe Staff: Director Walgren Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - April 28, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 7, 1999. - Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -022 (503 -09 -022) - SVOBODA, 22040 Mount Eden Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 1,432 sq. ft. detached "barn" with a maximum building height of 12 ft. The existing residence is 5,878 sq. ft. Total buildings on site proposed would be 7,310 sq. ft. The parcel is 5.02 acres and is located in a Hillside Residential district. (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN). 2. DR -98 -034 (397 -03 -074) - GAUDREAU, 14510 Sobey Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 5,450 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. An existing 565 sq. ft. guest house is proposed to remain. Total buildings on site proposed would be 6,015 sq. ft. The parcel is 1.29 acres and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 5/26/99 PUBLIC HEARING AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. 1 Planning Commission Action utes Page 2 May 12, 1999 3. DR -99 -007, UP -99 -007 & V -99 -002 (397 -24 -007) - DUNCAN, 20211 La Paloma Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to allow the remodeling /construction of a new 2,396 sq. ft.; single -story residence and a detached garage of 601 sq. ft. Use Permit approval is requested to allow the detached garage to be located within a rear yard. Variance approval is necessary to allow an exterior wall to remain only 2 feet, 6 inches from a side property line where a 6 foot side yard setback is required. (CONTINUED TO 5/26/99 PUBLIC HEARING AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. V -98 -001.1 (503 -26 -028) - BAGNAS, 14005 Wildwood Way; Request for modification to an approved Variance for side and rear setbacks. The property is 3,572 sq. ft. and is located in an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 4/28/99 FOR A RE -VOTE AFTER MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3). APPROVED 4 -2 (BERNALD, WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). 5. DR -99 -004 (503 -26 -007) - JAFARI, 20860 4th Street; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 3,177 sq. ft., two -story residence with a 1,468 sq. ft. basement. The maximum height of the residence will be 21 feet, 4 inches. (CONTINUED FROM 4/28/99 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 6 -0. 6. F -98 -005 & V -99 -004 (503 -75 -020) - HENRY, 21801 Congress Springs Lane; Request for Fence permit approval to enclose more than 4,000 square feet of a rear yard. Variance approval is also requested to allow a 6 foot tall fence to be located within the front yard setback. The site is 3.3 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 4/28/99 IN ORDER TO BE RE- NOTICED TO INCLUDE VARIANCE REQUEST). F -98 -005 APPROVED AS MODIFIED 4 -2 (KURASCH, WALTONSMITH OPPOSED). V -99 -004 DENIED 6 -0. 7. SD -99 -005 (510 -01 -023) - RAMSDELL, 15081 Pepper Lane; Request for Tentative Map approval to create two lots of 36,919 sq. ft. and 25,813 sq. ft. The site is approximately 1.4 acres and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Actio. nutes Page 3 May 12, 1999 8. SD -98 -008 & DR -98 -052 (397 -13 -057) - NAGPAL, 19101 Via Tesoro Court; Request for Tentative Subdivision Map approval to create two parcels from one existing 2.46 acre parcel. The site is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. The existing residence, which is on the Heritage Resources Inventory, is proposed to remain. Applicant also requests Design Review approval for a single - family, two -story, 5,301 sq. ft. residence, with a maximum building height of 25 ft., 10 in. on the proposed 48,921 sq. ft. parcel. SD -98 -008 APPROVED 5 -1 (JACKMAN OPPOSED). DR -98 -052 APPROVED 6 -0. 9. DR -99 -009 (397 -24 -010) - PINN BROTHERS, 20040 Spaich Court (lot #5 of the Hayfield Estates subdivision); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,670 sq. ft., two - story residence. The site is 60,157 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0 (KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF FROM THE HEARING). ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS 10. AR -99 -008 (503 -31 -080) - KAABIPOUR, 13970 Albar Court; An appeal of the Community Development Director's decision to approve an administrative level design review application to add 198 sq. ft. to the first floor and 927 sq. ft. to the second floor of an existing 4,858 sq. ft., two - story residence. APPEAL DENIED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS - Request for modifications to a previously approved project: DR -97 -043 - Massihpour, 18590 Avon Lane DENIED 6 -0. Appointment of Planning Commission Vice -Chair COMMISSIONER PAGE WAS SELECTED AS PLANNING COMMISSION VICE - CHAIR. - Appointment of Bicycle Advisory Committee representative COMMISSIONER WALTONSMITH WAS SELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Planning Commission Actiot, Lutes Page 4 May 12, 1999 - Consideration of minutes of May 12 and May 26 meetings at June 9, 1999 meeting due to absence of Minutes Clerk ACCEPTED 6 -0. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 21, 1999 - Planning Commission Notices for Regular Meeting of May 26, 1999 - Letter to Planning Commission from Marjorie J. Burnett dated May 3, 1999 - Staff correspondence copies to Planning Commission ADJOURNMENT AT 11:35 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, May 26, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kaplan, Murakami, Page, Patrick, Pierce and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Martlage Staff: Associate Planner Bradley, Assistant Planners Ratcliffe and Pearson Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - April 14, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 23, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR F -98 -005 & V -99 -004 (503 -75 -020) - HENRY, 21801 Congress Springs Lane; Request for Fence Permit approval to enclose more than 4,000 square feet of a rear yard. The site is 3.3 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 5/12/99 IN ORDER TO BE RE- NOTICED TO INCLUDE VARIANCE REQUEST). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS UP -97 -004.1 (393 -01 -024, -025, -026, -027, -028, & 393 -02 -003) - STARBUCKS, 12960 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for modification to an approved Use Permit for a 1,160 sq. ft. space by expanding the restaurant into an additional 440 sq. ft. of the existing Argonaut Shopping Center. The modification application includes a request to allow outdoor seating without additional parking spaces. The property is located within a Commercial Neighborhood zoning district. APPROVED 5 -1 (BERNALD OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action 8_ .rtes April 28, 1999 Page 2 3. UP -93 -008.1 (503 -24 -072) - BLUE ROCK SHOOT- CUTLER/WHITE, 14523 Big Basin Way; Review of a Use Permit approved on December 14, 1994 to operate a restaurant on Big - Basin Way with coffee roasting below the restaurant. The Planning Commission has requested this permit be called up for their review to re- evaluate the hours of operation and coffee roasting. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. V -98 -001.1 (503 -26 -028) - BAGNAS, 14005 Wildwood Way; Request for modification to an approved Variance for side and rear setbacks. The property is 3,572 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. MOTION FOR APPROVAL FAILED ON VOTE OF 3 -3 (BERNALD / KAPLAN / PATRICK OPPOSED). ITEM CONTINUED TO 5/12/99 FOR A RE -VOTE. 5. DR -99 -004 & V -99 -001 (503 -26 -007) - JAFARI, 20860 Fourth Street; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 3,177 sq. ft., two -story residence with a 1,468 sq. ft. basement. The maximum height of the residence will be 21 feet, 8 inches. Variance approval is requested to allow an 8 foot 10 inch second story side yard setback where a 10 foot setback is required. Three ordinance - protected trees are proposed to be removed: a Coast Live Oak, a Mexican Fan Palm and a Monterey Cypress. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 5/12/99 PUBLIC HEARING AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT. 6. DR -99 -007, UP -99 -007 & V -99 -002 (397 -24 -007) - DUNCAN, 20211 La Paloma Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to allow the remodeling /construction of a new 2,396 sq. ft., single -story residence and a detached garage of 601 sq. ft. Use Permit approval is requested to allow the detached garage to be located within a rear yard. Variance approval is necessary to allow an exterior wall to remain only two feet, six inches from a side property line where a six foot side yard setback is required. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 5/12/99 PUBLIC HEARING AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT. 7. UP -99 -004 & DR -99 -023 (503 -23 -021) - SIEVERT, 20571 Brookwood Lane; Request for Use Permit approval to locate a 971 sq. ft. garage /cabana with a maximum height of 12 ft. within the rear yard setback of a 15,930 (net) sq. ft. parcel located in an R -1- 15,000 zoning district. A request for Design Review approval for the demolition of the existing 1,820 sq. ft. single -story residence and construction of a new single -story 3,157 sq. ft. residence with a maximum building height of 18 ft. is also proposed. UP -99 -004 APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 6 -0. DR -99 -023 APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 6 -0. r ,7 Planning Commission Actiot. nutes April 28, 1999 Page 3 8. DR -99 -002 (517 -20 -015) - KLINE, 20121 Hill Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,800 sq. ft. single -story residence and construct a new two -story 4,253- sq. ft. residence with a maximum height of 24 ft. on a 22,651 sq. ft. parcel located in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 4 -2 (KAPLAN / PATRICK OPPOSED). 9. APPEAL (503 -15 -041) - WONG, 21252 Chadwick Court; Appeal by the applicants of an administrative denial of an accessory generator structure. The site is 2.8 acres and is located in a Hillside Residential zoning district. DENIED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS DR -97 -027.1 (397 -22 -030) - HARKEY, 20385 Park Place; Request for modification of an approved Design Review application to allow the door of the detached garage to face the alley. DENIED 6 -0. REVISED SIGN PROGRAM - ARGONAUT SHOPPING CENTER; Request to modify the - sign criteria and colors for tenants at the remodeled Argonaut Shopping Center. APPROVED IN PART WITH CONDITIONS 6 -0. Appointment of Bicycle Advisory Committee representative. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 5/12/99. COMMUNICATIONS Written - Minutes for City Council Meeting of April 7, 1999 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of May 12, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:20 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, May 12, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 24,1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Chairman Pierce Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Assistant Planner Ratcliffe, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - March 10, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Allenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 19, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS L UP -99 -003 (517 -09 -015) - FIRST CITY MORTGAGE, 14440 Big Basin Way, #9; Request for Use Permit approval to allow a professional office located at street level and fronting on Big Basin Way. The site is located within a CH -I (Commercial Historic) zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 3/10/99 FOR REVOTE). APPROVED 4 -3 (BERNALD / MURAKAMI / PIERCE OPPOSED). 2. DR -98 -009 (389 -28 -007) - SAGHEZCHI, 13762 Serra Oaks Court; Request for Design Review approval to convert an existing 462 sq. ft. garage to living area and add a new garage and a 453 sq. ft. second story to an existing 2,990 sq. ft. residence. The property is 14,450 sq. ft. and is located in an R -l- 12,500 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 3/10/99 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST). APPROVED 6 -1 (BERNALD OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action Mii. March 24, 1999 Page 2 3. UP -99 -001 (389 -15 -014) - MALONE, 18761 McFarland Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a new 528 sq. ft. detached garage three feet from the side and rear property lines. The applicant also proposes to convert an existing, attached 264 sq. ft. garage to living area. The site is 10,000 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. The maximum height of the new garage will be 12 feet. APPROVED 7 -0 WITH CONDITIONS. 4. DR -98 -065 & V -98 -021 (517 -20 -017) - MOYLES, 20201 Hill Avenue; Request for Design Review to remodel and add 2,382 sq. ft. to an existing non - conforming three -story 4,270 sq. ft. residence. A 198 sq. ft. pool house is also proposed. Variance approval is requested to expand an existing third -story element of the main residence and to exceed the 26 ft. height limit. Existing height of structure is approximately 34 ft. and will remain unchanged. The site is 1.95 acres and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0 WITH CONDITIONS. 5. DR -98 -024 (517 -22 -093) - LEXMAR DEVELOPMENT, 15180 Piedmont Road; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 3,147 sq. ft. two -story residence and construct a 4,704 sq. ft. two story residence with a maximum building height of 26 ft. from natural grade on a 1.07 acre site. The site is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -1 WITH CONDITIONS (KAPLAN ABSTAINED). DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS Request for modifications to approved plans for DR -93 -019, DENIED 7 -0; SHAH, 21409 TOLLGATE ROAD COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated March 3, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 14, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA , f CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Chairman Pierce Absent: Commissioner Kaplan Staff. Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - February 24, 1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 5, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -009 (389 -28 -007) - SAGHEZCHI, 13762 Serra Oaks Court; Request for Design Review approval to convert an existing 462 sq. ft. garage to living area and add a new garage and a 453 sq. ft. second story to an existing 2,990 sq. ft. residence. The property is 14,450 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 3/24/99 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST). APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -98 -038 (503 -14 -028) - ZHANG/LI, 13612 Vaquero Court; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,574 sq. ft. two -story residence and a 1,020 sq. ft. accessory structure and construct a new 5,417 sq. ft. two -story residence. The site is 34,465 sq. ft. and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 2/24/99). APPROVED 6 -0 WITH CONDITIONS. 3. V -98 -022 (517 -14 -038) - THUSH,15395 Kittridge Road; Request for Variance approval of retaining walls exceeding 5 ft. in height. Retaining walls have already been constructed to a maximum height of 8 ft. The site is 44,431 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 2/24/99). APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Action Min March 10, 1999 Page 2 4. UP -99 -003 (517 -09 -015) - FIRST CITY MORTGAGE, 14440 Big Basin Way, #9; Request for Use Permit approval to allow a professional office located at street level and fronting on Big Basin Way. The site is located within a CH -1 (Commercial Historic) zoning district. MOTION TO APPROVE FAILED 3 -3 (COMMISSIONERS BERNALD, MURAKAMI AND CHAIRMAN PIERCE OPPOSED). APPLICATION AUTOMATICALLY CONTINUED TO 3/24/99 FOR REVOTE. DIRECTOR ITEMS • SD -98 -003 & SD -98 -003.1 - PICETTI, 13650 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for approval of fencing and landscape improvement plan for Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road frontage. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED 6 -0. • Responses to Redwood Middle School Initial Study. RESPONSES RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC CONCERNS FORWARDED TO STAFF FOR INCLUSION IN INITIAL STUDY RESPONSE LETTER. • Topics for 3/23/99 City Council /Planning Comm ission/Heritage Preservation Commission joint meeting. - Overview of Planning Commission Land Use philosophy. - Circulation Element status report. - Presentation of draft General Plan Executive Summary. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated February 9 and February 17, 1999 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of March 24, 1999 ADJOURNMENT AT 8:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, March 24, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 27,1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Vice - Chairwoman Bernald Absent: Chairman Pierce Staff: Director Walgren, Associate Planner Bradley, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - January 13, 1999 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 22, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SM -98 -004 & F -98 -004 (397 -40 -020) - MOROYAN, 14961 Via De Marcos; Request for Site Modification and Fence permits to erect a fence enclosing 25,978 sq. ft. and construct a pool in the San Marcos Heights Subdivision. The property is 40,766 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED AS MODIFIED 6 -0. 2. DR -98 -038 (503 -14 -028) - ZHANG/LI, 13612 Vaquero Court; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,574 sq. ft. two -story residence and a 1,020 accessory structure and construct a new 5,568 sq. ft. two -story residence. The site is 34,465 sq. ft. and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 2/24/99 PUBLIC HEARING. Planning Commission Action Min. Page 2 January 27, 1999 3. DR -98 -009 (389 -28 -007) - SAGHEZCHI, 13762 Serra Oaks Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to convert an existing 462 sq. ft. garage to living area and add a new garage and a 453 sq. ft. second story to an exiting 2,990 sq. ft. residence. The property is 14,450 sq. ft. in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 2/24/99 PUBLIC HEARING. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated January 6, 1999 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of February 10, 1999 • Letter to Rathin Neogy re: Removed Tree • Saratoga Elementary School Initial Study ADJOURNMENT AT 9:10 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, February 10, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Chairman Pierce Absent: Commissioner Bernald Staff: Director Walgren, Assistant Planner Pearson, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - December 9, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 8, 1999. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. UP -98 -016 (503 -24 -067) - ROSENFELD, 14471 Big Basin Way; Request for Use Permit approval for the placement of a wireless telecommunications facility (antennas) within the perimeter of the roof of the two story building located at 14471 Big Basin Way. The rooftop already has antennas from two other telecommunications companies. The site is 9,116 square feet and is located within CH -1 (Historic Commercial) zoning districts. APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -98 -042 (397 -28 -035) - COOK, 20405 Williams Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 2,880 sq. ft. two -story residence at a height of 24 feet from natural grade on a 7,680 sq. ft. lot located in an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. The application also includes an exemption request from the floor area reduction requirement for heights over 18 feet. APPROVED 6 -0 WITHOUT FLOOR AREA EXEMPTION. Planning Commission Action Min Page 2 January 13, 1999 3. DR -98 -040 & V -98 -023 (397 -01 -068) - LEINWAND/ROSTANKOWSKI, 19050 Camino Barco; Request for Design Review approval to add a 1,519 sq. ft. second story to an existing single -story residence. The total floor area on the site will be 5,469 sq. ft. The net site area is 34,215 sq. ft. and the property is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. Variance approval is also requested for building height exceeding 26 ft. The existing structure is 28 ft. 6 in. from natural grade. Proposal calls for maximum building height of 30 ft. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 2/10/99 STUDY SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.. 4. DR -98 -060 (389 -34 -003) - YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 18180 Sage Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,829 sq. ft. residence on Lot 1 of the Fitzsimmons subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 24,052 sq. ft. DR -98 -061 (389 -34 -003) - YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 18625 Sage Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,752 sq. ft. residence on Lot 2 of the Fitzsimmons subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 19 feet from natural grade. The site is 24,004 sq. ft. DR -98 -062 (389 -34 -003) - YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 18587 Sage Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,450 sq. ft. residence on Lot 3 of the Fitzsimmons subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 19 feet from natural grade. The site is 20,013 sq. ft. DR -98 -063 (389 -34 -003) - YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 18380 Sage Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,517 sq. ft. residence on Lot 4 of the Fitzsimmons subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 20,223 sq. ft. DR -98 -064 (389 -34 -003) - YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 18288 Sage Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,516 sq. ft. residence on Lot 5 of the Fitzsimmons subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 20,875 sq. ft. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 1/27/99 PUBLIC HEARING. 5. DR -98 -055 (397 -24 -010, -038, -073, -074, -075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 18895 Hayfield Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,558 sq. ft. residence on Lot 10 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 26,634 sq. ft. DR -98 -056 (397 -24 -010, -038, -073, -074, -075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 18913 Hayfield Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,781 sq. ft. residence on Lot 12 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 21 feet from natural grade. The site is 28,183 sq. ft. DR -98 -057 (397 -24 -010, -038, -073, -074, -075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 18907 Hayfield Ct.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,971 sq. ft. residence on Lot 11 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the proposed residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 28,149 sq. ft. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Action M s Page 3 January 13, 1999 6. DR -98 -047 (397 -28 -031) - BLACKWELL HOMES, 20345 Williams Ave.; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 3,029 sq. ft., two -story residence on a lot currently developed with a 3,220 sq. ft., two -story apartment building (to be demolished). The site is 8,590 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. The application also includes an exception request from the floor area reduction requirement for heights over 18 feet. APPROVED 6 -0 WITHOUT FLOOR AREA EXEMPTION: 7. DR -98 -048 & V -98 -016 (397 -28 -031) - BLACKWELL HOMES, 20345'/2 (lot 23) Williams Ave.; Request for Design Review and Variance approval to construct a 2,583 sq. ft. two -story residence and a detached 441 sq. f t. garage on a lot currently developed with an 800 sq. ft. residence (to be demolished). A Variance is requested to allow the garage to be constructed within both the front and side yard required setbacks. The site is 9,020 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. The application also includes an exception request from the floor area reduction requirement for heights over 18 feet. APPROVED 6 -0 WITHOUT FLOOR AREA EXEMPTION. 8. V -98 -011 (503 -19 -157) - LOH, 20651 Leonard Road; Request for Variance approval to allow a recently constructed detached accessory structure to encroach into a required 30 ft. front yard setback. The structure was built without City building permits. The Variance application includes a gazebo structure and a detached rear yard deck that also encroach into required setbacks and were also built without permits. The subject property is 1.48 gross acres in size and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. DENIED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated December 1, 2, 8 and 16, 1998 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of January 27, 1999 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, January 27, 1999, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Pledge of Allelliance Minutes - November 24, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 4, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. V -98 -011 (503 -19 -157) - LOH, 20651 Leonard Road; Request for Variance approval to allow a recently constructed detached accessory structure to both exceed the maximum permitted floor area for the site and to encroach into the required 30 ft. front yard setback. The structure was built without City building permits. The Variance application includes a gazebo structure and a detached rear yard deck that also encroach into required setbacks and were also built without permits. The subject property is 1.48 gross acres in size and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 7 -0 TO 1/13/99 AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -98 -004, SD -98 -002 & UP -98 -003 (503 -25 -014) - ZAMBETTI, 14645 Big Basin Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct two new town- houses totaling 2,074 sq. ft. and 3,317 sq. ft. each. Subdivision approval is required to divide the property into three lots (one lot for each of the two units and a third lot for common space). Use Permit approval is required to allow residential development in the CH -2 zoning district without a commercial component of the project. Dedicated public open space is also a requirement of approval. The site is 16,160 square feet. APPROVED 5 -2 (BERNALD/KAPLAN OPPOSED). 3. DR -98 -050 (397 -22 -047) - SINGER, 20320 Orchard Road; Request for Design Review approval to add a 618 sq. ft. second story and 166 sq. ft. to the first floor of the existing 1,253 sq. ft. single story residence. An existing 1,000 sq.. ft. detached garage and guest house will remain. The total floor area on the site will Planning Commission Agenda December 9, 1998 Page 2 be 3,037 sq. ft., with a maximum building height of 23 ft. The site is 8,400 sq. ft. and is located within an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. The application includes a request for an exemption from the floor area reduction requirement for building heights over 18 feet. APPROVED 4 -2 (KAPLAN/PATRICK OPPOSED, MARTLAGE ABSTAINED). 4. AHPO -98 -001 - CITY OF SARATOGA; Consideration of proposed amendments to Article 13 of the Municipal Code - the Saratoga Heritage Preservation Ordinance. Amendments would include revisions to the Definitions, Permits and Miscellaneous Provisions sections of the Article, to change the term Planning Director to Community Development Director and to add the term heritage resource inventory property. The new regulations would allow the Heritage Preservation Commission the opportunity to review proposed changes to properties on the Heritage Resources Inventory list. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this amendment pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CITY COUNCIL PASSED 7 -0. 5. AZO -98 -002 - CITY OF SARATOGA; Consideration of a proposed amendment to Article 15 of the Municipal Code - the Saratoga Zoning Ordinance. The amendment would be to the P -A: Professional and Administrative Office District list of permitted uses. The new regulation would allow temporary pumpkin sales with similar restrictions as apply to the currently allowed sales of Christmas trees. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared for this amendment pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO CITY COUNCIL PASSED 7 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS W rittan • City Council Minutes dated November 18, 1998 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, January 13, 1999, Adult Care Center 19655 Allendale Avenue; Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Chairman Pierce Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - November 10, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 20, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS SD -95 -007.1 (503-19-048,070, & 075) - KENNEDY, Rodeo Creek Hollow (Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd. and Paramount Drive /Court); Request for a one -year extension for Phase Two (7 lots) of an approved Tentative Subdivision Map for a 12 lot subdivision located off Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd. and Paramount Drive and Court. The total site area is 9.42 acres and is located within both the R -1- 12,500 and the R -1- 40,000 zoning districts. APPROVED 7 -0. 2. UP -98 -014 (366 -29 -007 & 009) - PENINSULA RECREATION D.B.A. SARATOGA COUNTRY CLUB, 21990 Prospect Road; Request for Use Permit approval to expand the membership of the Club from 450 to 500 persons. The site is 34.4 acres and is located in the Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. Planning Commission Action Mir. November 24, 1998 ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION Page 2 DR -98 -004, SD -98 -002 & UP -98 -003 (503 -25 -014) - ZAMBETTI, 14645 Big Basin Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct two new town- houses totaling 2,074 sq. ft. and 3,317 sq. ft. each. Subdivision approval is required to divide the property into three lots (one lot for each of the two units and a third lot for common space). Use Permit approval is required to allow residential development in the CH -2 zoning district without a commercial component of the project. Dedicated public open space is also a requirement of approval. The site is 16,160 square feet. (CONTINUED FROM 11/10/98). CONTINUED 7 -0 TO 12/9/98 PUBLIC HEARING. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated October 27 and November 4, 1998 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of December 9, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, December 9, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Rail Call Present: Commissioners Kaplan, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Vice Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Martlage and Chair Pierce Staff: Director Walgren, Associate Planner Bradley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - October 28, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 6, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -97 -001, BSA -98 -015 & V -98 -013 (517 -14 -080) - EL- KAREH, 20887 Kittridge Road; Request for Design Review and Building Site approval to construct a 4,742 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a vacant 5.07 net acre lot. A 20 ft. wide private road would be constructed to access the subject property and a second lot beyond this property. Variance approval is also requested to allow the new structure to be located within required building setbacks, as measured from the edge of the private access road right -of -way. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 10/28/98 TO PREPARE AND ADOPT DENIAL RESOLUTIONS). DENIAL RESOLUTIONS DR -97 -001, BSA -98 -015 & V -98 -013 ADOPTED 4 -1 (MURAKAMI ABSTAINED). DR -96 -070 & BSA -98 -014 (517 -14 -087) - EL- KAREH, 20897 Kittridge Road; Request for Design Review and Building Site approval to construct a 7,194 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a vacant 7.72 net acre hillside lot. A 20 ft. wide private road would be constructed to access the subject property and one other lot. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 10/28/98 TO PREPARE AND ADOPT DENIAL RESOLUTIONS). DENIAL RESOLUTIONS DR -96 -070 & BSA -98 -014 ADOPTED 4 -1 (MURAKAMI ABSTAINED). Planning Commission Action Mii, November 10, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 2 3. DR -98 -041 (503 -58 -031) - RUPAREL, 20668 Seaton Ave.; Request for Design Review approval to partially demolish an existing 3,018 sq. ft. single story residence and construct a new 3,538 sq. ft. two - story residence at 21 ft. in height, maintaining an existing 1,023 sq. ft. basement. The site is 12,946 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -1 (MURAKAMI OPPOSED). 4. DR -98 -039, V -98 -007 & UP -98 -013 (397 -24 -011) - HOWMILLER, 20247 La Paloma Ave.; Request for Design Review approval to add a 710 sq. ft. second story to an existing 1,800 sq. ft. single -story residence. Use Permit approval is required to allow the re- construction of a detached garage within the required rear yard area. Variance approval is required to allow the setback of the second floor to be 6 ft. on the right side where 20 ft. is required. The existing right side setback is non - conforming at 6 ft. where 15 ft. is required for corner lots. The property is 7,500 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0. 5. DR -98 -004, SD -98 -002 & UP -98 -003 (503 -25 -014) - ZAMBETTI, 14645 Big Basin Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct two new town - houses totaling 2,074 sq. ft. and 3,317 sq. ft. each. Subdivision approval is required to divide the property into three lots (one lot for each of the two units and a third lot for common space). Use Permit approval is required to allow residential development in the CH -2 zoning district without a commercial component of the project. Dedicated public open space is also a requirement of approval. The site is 16,160 square feet. CONTINUED 5 -0 TO 11/24/98 STUDY SESSION - FOLLOWING THE REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA. DHZECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated October 21, 1998 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of November 24, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:30 PM TO NEXT MEETING • Tuesday, November 24, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 4 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 28,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Page, Patrick and Chair Pierce Absent: Commissioner Murakami Staff: Director Walgren, Assistant Planner Ratcliffe, Minutes Clerk Torrez Pledge of Allegiance Minutes • October 14, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 23, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -035 (397 -40 -003) - REYES, 14742 Via de Marcos; Request for Design Review approval to add 166 sq. ft. to the first floor, and 510 sq. ft. to the second floor of an existing 5,384 sq. ft. single -story residence on a 51,600 (net) sq. ft. lot. Maximum building height is proposed to be 20 ft. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. UP -98 -010 & V -98 -014 (379 -25 -041) - AHMADIAN, 14031 Saratoga Ave.; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 400 sq. ft. detached garage in the rear yard setback as close as 4 ft. from the rear and side property lines. Variance approval is requested to allow a second floor dormer window to be built to the edge of the existing building line at 4 ft. from the neighboring property line where l 1 ft. is the required setback and to allow a small addition off the rear to match the existing building line at 4 ft. where 6 ft. is required. The Variance also includes a request to allow a chimney to be located two feet from the Planning Commission Action Min October 28, 1998 Page 2 property line where three feet is required. The plans include a 339 sq. ft. addition to the second floor and a 112 sq. ft. addition to the first floor of the existing 1,446 sq. ft. residence. The site is 7,500 sq. ft. located in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 10/14/98 TO RE- ADVERTISE PROJECT). APPROVED 5 -1 (BERNALD OPPOSED). 3. DR -98 -036 (510 -03 -001) - BEAN, 15310 Pepper Lane; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing single -story residence and accessory structure and construct a 6,240 sq. ft. single -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a 51,870 (net) sq. ft. lot. An existing 88 sq. ft. basement is to remain. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 10/14/98 AT THE APPLICANTS' REQUEST). APPROVED 6 -0. 4. DR -98 -020 (397 -27 -020) - PARDEN, 20434 Walnut Ave.; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,282 sq. ft. single -story residence and construct a new 2,256 sq. ft. two -story residence with a 698 sq. ft. basement on a 9,372 sq. ft. lot. The existing 560 sq. ft. garage is to remain. The proposed maximum building height is 26 ft. The site is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 5. DR -97 -001, BSA -98 -015 & V -98 -013 (517 -14 -080) - EL- KAREN, 20887 Kittridge Road; Request for Design Review and Building Site approval to construct a 4,742 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a vacant 5.07 net acre lot. A 20 ft. wide private road would be constructed to access the subject property and a second lot beyond this property. Variance approval is also requested to allow the new structure to be located within required building setbacks, as measured from the edge of the private access road right -of -way. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. DENIED 5 -1 (PIERCE OPPOSED). 6. DR -96 -070 & BSA -98 -014 (517 -14 -087) - EL- KAREH, 20897 Kittridge Road; Request for Design Review and Building Site approval to construct a 7,194 sq. ft. two -story residence with a maximum height of 26 ft. on a vacant 7.72 net acre hillside lot. A 20 ft. wide private road would be constructed to access the subject property and one other lot. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. DENIED 5 -1 (PIERCE OPPOSED). 7. UP -98 -009 & V -98 -015 (386 -46 -008) - PECK, 12550 Paseo Cerro; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 528 sq. ft. garage, with a maximum height of 12 ft. located within the rear yard setback, 6 ft. from the rear property line. A Variance is also requested to allow a 6 ft. setback from the side property line. The site is 10, 920 sq. ft. and is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -1 (PATRICK OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action M. s Page 3 October 28, 1998 DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS Minor modification of approved Tentative Subdivision map: BOISSERANC - FRANKLIN AVENUE COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated October 7, 1998 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING • Tuesday, November 10, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 14,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Page, Patrick and Chair Pierce Absent: None Staff. Director Walgren Pledge of Allegiance Minutes • September 23, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 9, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR UP -98 -010 (379 -25 -041) - AHMADIAN, 14031 Saratoga Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 400 sq. ft. detached garage at 15 ft. in height in the rear yard setback as close as 2 ft. from the rear and side property lines. Tile plans also include a 339 sq. ft. addition to the second floor and a 112 sq. ft. addition to the first floor of the existing 1,446 sq. ft. residence. The site is 7,500 sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 10/28/98 AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF TO READVERTISE PROJECT) APPROVED 7 -0. 2. DR -98 -036 (510 -03 -001) - BEAN, 15310 Pepper Lane; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing single -story residence and accessory structure and construct a 6,240 sq. ft. single -story residence with a maximum height of 23 ft. 8 in. on a 55,070 sq. ft. lot. An existing 88 sq. ft. basement is to remain. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 10/28/98 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT) APPROVED 7 -0. Planning Commission Action Mh Page 2 October 14, 1998 3. UP -98 -012 (517 -18 -042) - SO, 20650 Montalvo Heights Drive; Request for Use Permit approval to allow a 12 ft. tall "recreation room" structure to be located within a required rear yard setback. The property is 1.14 acres and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. UP -98 -011 (503 -24 -009) - KAMKAR/CANCELLERI, 14445 Big Basin Way; Request for Use Permit approval to open a gourmet grocery market with sales of import and specialty beer and wines (no onsite consumption is proposed). The building is 2,700 sq. ft. and is located in the Commercial Historic 1 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. 5. F -98 -002 (503 -15 -059 & 503 -15 -064) - HOUSE, 13320 & 13340 Old Oak Way (Lots 10 & 11); Request for approval to construct a fence to enclose more than 4,000 sq. ft. of site area. Total sq. ft. of both lots is 10 acres. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 5 -2 (KAPLAN AND PATRICK OPPOSED). 6. DR -98 -022 (397 -11 -047) - TZOU, 15030 Oriole Road; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,015 sq. ft. residence and construct a new 4,509 sq. ft. home, 26 feet from natural grade, on a 30,971 sq. ft. lot. The lot is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -3 (KAPLAN, MURAKAMI AND PATRICK OPPOSED). 7. DR -98 -016 (386 -54 -041) - LIOU/WU, 20161 Cherry Lane; Request for Design Review approval to remodel and add a second story to an existing 1,956 sq. ft. single -story residence. The proposal is for a 3,117 sq. ft. residence with a maximum building height of 23 ft. on a 10,160 sq. ft. lot. The site is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS • DR- 97- 047/AR -97 -028 - LIN, 13670 Beaumont Avenue • Holiday Public Hearing Schedule • Circulation Element Update • Planning Commission Oral Board Appointment COMMISSION ITEMS Planning Commission Action A. es Page 3 October 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated September 16 and September 22, 1998 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of October 28, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, October 28, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Murakami, Page and Chair Pierce Absent: Commissioners Martlage and Patrick Staff. Director Walgren, Minutes Clerk Irma Torres Pledge of Allegiance Minutes • September 9, 1998 Oral Communications This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 18, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -007 (APN 503 -23 -006) - JAYAKUMAR, 14265 Burns Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two -story, single family residence, 4,043 sq. ft. in size, 25 ft. in height, on a 29,020 sq. ft. lot in an R- 1- 15,000 Zoning District. A single story residence currently exists on the property. (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANTS). PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -97 -032 (503 -72 -012) - MOORE, 21657 Vintage Lane; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,737 sq. ft. single story residence on a 131,387 sq. ft. lot. The application also includes a request for an exemption from the five foot underfloor clearance limit and a request to exceed the 1,000 cubic yard grading limit for lots in a Hillside Residential zoning district. The height of the residence is 23.5 feet. APPROVED 4 -1 (KAPLAN OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action Minute-, September 23, 1998 Page 2 3. V -98 -008 (503 -53 -021 & 503 -53 -020) - ANDERSON /CHAN, 20972 & 20998 Sarahills Drive; Request for Variance approval to construct a new retaining wall with a maximum height of 6 ft. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0. 4. SD -98 -004 (397 -02 -002) - SNYDER, 18630 Allendale Avenue; Request for Tentative Subdivision Map approval to create two lots from one existing 2.5 acre lot. The site is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -1 (KAPLAN OPPOSED). 5. V -98 -010 (503 -51 -012 & 503 -14 -044) - GODDARDBINKLEY, 13502 & 13570 Pierce Road; Request for Variance approval to repair and extend an existing 12 ft. high retaining wall. Maximum height is proposed to remain at 12 ft. The site is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated September 2 and September 8, 1998 • Blue Rock Shoot letter • New Assistant Planner memo ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, October 14, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Rnll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Patrick, and Chair Pierce Absent: Commissioner Page Staff: Director Walgren, Planning staff Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes • August 12, 1998 APPROVED 5 =0 (PATRICK ABSTAINED). Oral Communications • Commissioner Bernald brought up a safety issue of concern to parents and reported that two children who were bike riding without wearing helmets had been injured in a recent accident. She stressed the importance of children wearing helmets and of enrolling in bicycle training classes. Report of Posting A eg nda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 4, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS DR -98 -026 (APN 397 -24 -010, -038, -073, -074, -075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20018 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,998 sq. ft. home on Lot #2 of the Spaich/Hayfield subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 40,000 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district: (CONTINUED FROM 8/12/98). APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 5 -1 (PATRICK OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action Minutes September 9, 1998 Page 2 2. DR -98 -023 (APN 397 -09 -007) - COUNTRY CLUB HOMES /OAKLEY, 19222 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,136 sq. ft., single story residence on a 1.06 acre parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 8/12/98). APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 4 -2 (MARTLAGE AND PATRICK OPPOSED). 3. UP -98 -007 (APN 397 -13 -030) - CELLULARONE, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to install cellular antennas, a microwave dish and an associated equipment structure at the Theater Arts Building of West Valley College. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. SD -98 -003.1 (APN 393 -40 -020) - BOISSERANC, 13650 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Modification of an approved Tentative Subdivision Map that would extend the proposed cul -de -sac of Franklin Avenue approximately 72 feet to the west. Two of the four approved lots would change in both size and shape while the other two would change only in shape. The site is located in an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -1 (KAPLAN OPPOSED). 5. DR -98 -030 (APN 397 -09 -016) - WHARTON, 19265 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,643 sq. ft., two story residence on a 37,897 sq. ft. lot in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 9/23/98 STUDY SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. DIRECTOR ITEMS None. COMMISSION ITEMS • Bernald asked if there will be traffic calming on Chester Road; Walgren responded that none had been proposed. • Bernald mentioned that there is excavation at Allendale and Chester and asked that staff investigate. • Martlage said that reports have been received of people living at Oak and Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. • Martlage stated that there is a large neon sign inside the window at the former location of Chef Chau's restaurant; a discussion of the City's sign ordinance followed. • Kaplan asked about the status of Argonaut Center; Walgren responded that the last obstacle to moving forward was the parking layout and that parking revisions have not yet been submitted. Planning Commission Action Minu, September 9, 1998 Page 3 Bernald said she has received several calls from residents reporting that Blue Rock Shoot has been roasting coffee during business hours. There was a discussion of the potential health issue and of the Use Permit. • Kaplan stated that brochures are being thrown on lawns and affixed to mailboxes, and wondered if anything could be done to keep this from happening. COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated August 5 and August 11, 1998 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of September 23, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:15 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING • Wednesday, September 23, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 9,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Rnll Call Present: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Patrick, and Chair Pierce Absent: Commissioner Page Staff: Director Walgren, Planning staff Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes • August 12, 1998 APPROVED 5 -0 (PATRICK ABSTAINED). Oral Communications • Commissioner Bernald brought up a safety issue of concern to parents and reported that two children who were bike riding without wearing helmets had been injured in a recent accident. She stressed the importance of children wearing hehnets and of enrolling in bicycle training classes. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 4, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DR -98 -026 (APN 397 -24 -010, -038, -073, -074, -075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20018 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,998 sq. ft. home on Lot #2 of the Spaich /Hayfield subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 40,000 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 8/12/98). APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 5 -1 (PATRICK OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action Minute. September 9, 1998 Page 2 2. DR -98 -023 (APN 397 -09 -007) - COUNTRY CLUB HOMES /OAKLEY, 19222 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,136 sq. ft., single story residence on a 1.06 acre parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 8/12/98). APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 4 -2 (MARTLAGE AND PATRICK OPPOSED). 3. UP -98 -007 (APN 397 -13 -030) - CELLULARONE, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to install cellular antennas, a microwave dish and an associated equipment structure at the Theater Arts Building of West Valley College. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. SD -98 -003.1 (APN 393 -40 -020) - BOISSERANC, 13650 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Modification of an approved Tentative Subdivision Map that would extend the proposed cul -de -sac of Franklin Avenue approximately 72 feet to the west. Two of the four approved lots would change in both size and shape while the other two would change only in shape. The site is located in an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -1 (KAPLAN OPPOSED). 5. DR -98 -030 (APN 397 -09 -016) - WHARTON, 19265 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,643 sq. ft., two story residence on a 37,897 sq. ft. lot in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 9/23/98 STUDY SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. DIRECTOR ITEMS None. COMMISSION ITEMS • Bernald asked if there will be traffic calming on Chester Road; Walgren responded that none had been proposed. • Bernald mentioned that there is excavation at Allendale and Chester and asked that staff investigate. • Martlage said that reports have been received of people living at Oak and Saratoga -Los Gatos Road. • Martlage stated that there is a large neon sign inside the window at the former location of Chef Chau's restaurant; a discussion of the City's sign ordinance followed. • Kaplan asked about the status of Argonaut Center; Walgren responded that the last obstacle to moving forward was the parking layout and that parking revisions have not yet been submitted. Planning Commission Action Minute. September 9, 1998 Page 3 Bernald said she has received several calls from residents reporting that Blue Rock Shoot has been roasting coffee during business hours. There was a discussion of the potential health issue and of the Use Permit. • Kaplan stated that brochures are being thrown on lawns and affixed to mailboxes, and wondered if anything could be done to keep this from happening. COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated August 5 and August 11, 1998 • Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of September 23, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:15 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 23, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Pierce, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami and Page Absent: Commissioner Patrick Staff: Director Walgren, Planning staff Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - July 22, 1998 Oral Communications No speakers. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 7, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -007 (APN 503 -23 -006) - JAYAKUMAR, 14265 Burns Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two - story, single family residence, 4,043 sq. ft. in size, 25 ft. in height, on a 29,020 sq. ft. lot in the R -1- 15,000 Zoning District. A single story residence currently exists on the property. (CONTINUED AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 9/23/98 TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE PLAN REVISIONS). 2. DR -98 -026 (397-24-010,-038,-073,-074,-075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20018 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,998 sq. ft. home on Lot 92 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 40,000 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 9/23/98 TO REVISE GRADING PLAN). CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. DR -98 -003 (APN 503 -78 -029) - DOUGLASS, 22111 Villa Oaks Lane (Lot 11); Request for Design Planning Commission Action Minute. August 12, 1998 Page 2 Review approval to construct a new 6,566 sq. ft., two -story residence on a vacant 4.89 acre parcel located in a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 7/8/98). DENIED 4 -2 (MURAKAMI AND PIERCE OPPOSED) DUE TO PRIVACY IMPACTS ON DOWNSLOPE NEIGHBOR. 4. SD -97 -002 (APN 397-28-047,048 & 397 -29 -004) - BLACKWELL/HASSLER, 14000 Alta Vista Avenue; Request for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map approval to subdivide a 2.6 -acre parcel into five individual lots ranging in size from 13,400 to 31,600 sq. ft. each. The project site abuts the Saratoga Creek to the south and is heavily wooded. There is an existing home, a cottage and several accessory structures on the site. The property is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. An environmental Initial Study has been prepared for this project and is available for review at the City of Saratoga in the Planning Division offices at the above address. APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS 6 -0. 5. DR -98 -002 (503 -68 -002) - ADDISON, 14190 Palomino Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,048 square foot residence at a height of 20 feet from natural grade. Tile site is 1.8 acres, located within an HR zoning district. DENIED 6 -0 DUE TO EXCESSIVE PROPOSED GRADING. 6. DR -98 -027 (397-24-010,-038,-073,-074,-075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20010 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,998 sq. ft. home on Lot # 1 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 41,417 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 7. DR -98 -029 (397-24-010,-038,-073,-074,-075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20051 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,764 sq. ft. home on Lot #13 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 27,183 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 8. DR -98 -028 (397-24-010,-038,-073,-074,-075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20063 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,525 sq. ft. home on Lot # 14 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the residence "is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 22,312 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. Planning Commission Action Minul, August 12, 1998 Page 3 9. DR -98 -025 (397-24-010,-038,-073,-074,-075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20075 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,087 sq. ft. home on Lot # 15 of the Spaich subdivision. The height of the residence is 18 feet from natural grade. The site is 41,747 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 10. DR -98 -023 (APN 397 -09 -007) - COUNTRY CLUB HOMES /OAKLEY, 19222 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,136 sq. ft., single story residence on a 1.06 acre parcel in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 9/9/98 REGULAR MEETING, FOR REDESIGN. 11. DR -98 -018 (397 -16 -145) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 14200 Taos Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,283 sq. ft. home on Lot #7 of the Sisters of Mercy subdivision. The height of the residence is 22 feet from natural grade. The site is 51,236 sq. ft., located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -1 (MARTLAGE OPPOSED). 12. UP -98 -006 (397 -15 -018) - PAGENET, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to install cellular antennas and associated equipment cabinets at the Theater Arts Building of West Valley College. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0 (PIERCE EXCUSED HIMSELF AS A RESULT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 13. UP -98 -008 (389 -03 -002) - NEXTEL, Congress Springs Park, Glen Brae Drive; Request for Use Permit approval to install a monopole with cellular antennas and an associated equipment structure at the south- east corner of Congress Springs Park. The site is located within an Agricultural zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS • Joint Meeting with City Council September 8, 1998 COMMISSION ITEMS • There was a discussion regarding whether Planning Commission regular meetings might be held in the Senior Center. Planning Commission Action Minutes August 12, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS Written • City Council Minutes dated July 15 and July 21, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 9, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA Page 4 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Pierce, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Page and Patrick Absent: Commissioner Murakami Staff: Director Walgren, Planning staff Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes July 8, 1998 APPROVED WITH CHANGES 5 -0 (PAGE ABSTAINED). Oral Communications None. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 17, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DR -97 -050 & SD -95 -008.1 (503 -49 -044) - PINN BROTHERS, Trinity Place Subdivision, Lot 8 (formerly 20875 Saratoga Hills Road); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,450 sq. ft. one -story single family residence on Lot 8 of the Trinity Place subdivision pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code. Modification of the approved subdivision map is also requested to allow the proposed residence to access off Trinity Avenue instead of Saratoga Hills Road. The lot is 40,128 sq. ft. in size and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. SD -95 -008.1 APPROVED 6 -0; DR -97 -050 APPROVED 5 -1 WITH CONDITIONS (PIERCE OPPOSED). 2. DR -97 -051 & SD -95 -008.2 (503 -49 -043) - PINN BROTHERS, Trinity Place Subdivision, Lot 9 (formerly 13995 Trinity Avenue); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,740 sq. ft. two -story single family residence on Lot 9 of the Trinity Place subdivision pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Planning Commission Action Minut July 22, 1998 Page 2 City Code. Modification of the approved subdivision map is also requested to allow the proposed residence to access off Saratoga Hills Road instead of Trinity Avenue. The lot is 59,042 sq. ft. in size and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. SD -95 -008.2 APPROVED 6 -0; DR -97 -051 APPROVED 4 -2 WITH CONDITIONS (BERNALD, KAPLAN OPPOSED). DR -98 -032 (503 -21 -009 & 012) - NAVID, 15041 & 15072 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct 15 single family residences, ranging in size from 3,870 sq. ft. to 4,345 sq. ft., pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code. The subdivision of this property was approved by the City Planning Commission in August 1996. The lots range in size from 15,113 sq. ft. to 20,775 sq. ft. and are located within an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0 WITH CONDITIONS. DIRECTOR ITEMS Walgren reviewed results of the appeals of the Jayakumar and Neogy projects heard at the 7/15/98 City Council meeting. • The joint meeting with Planning Commission and the City Council to be held 9/8/98 was discussed. • Walgren raised the matter of action minutes versus verbatim minutes of the Commission meetings. COMMISSION ITEMS Martlage had attended a meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee and reported that a letter would be forthcoming from Parks & Recreation stating they want to work with the Planning Commission regarding bicycle and equestrian trails. COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated July 1 and July 7, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:15 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, August 12, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 8,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Pierce, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami and Patrick Absent: None Staff: Director Walgren, Planning staff Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes June 10, 1998 - APPROVED 5 -0 (MURAKAMI ABSTAINED) June 24, 1998 - APPROVED WITH CHANGES 5 -0 (MARTLAGE ABSTAINED) Oral Communications None. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 2, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet None. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DR -97 -066 (APN 503 -31 -055) - COTRAN, 14158 Dorene Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,855 sq. ft., two -story single family residence, 20'ft., .9 in: in height, on a vacant 1.05 acre parcel in the Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 6/24/98). APPROVED 5 -1 (PATRICK OPPOSED). 2. DR -98 -019 & V -98 -005 (503 -22 -102) - CAMPBELL, 20731 Marion Road; Request for Design Review approval to add 2,216 sq. ft. to an existing 3,084 sq. ft. main residence at a height of 23.5 ft. where 18 ft. is existing. The structure is known as the Pollard House and is listed on the City's Heritage Inventory. The site is two acres, located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. Variance approval is necessary to allow the square footage to exceed the maximum permitted for a parcel in the R- 12,500 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 7/22/98 STUDY SESSION. Planning Commission Action Minutes Page 2 July 8, 1998 3. DR -98 -003 (APN 503 -78 -029) - DOUGLASS, 22111 Villa Oaks Lane (Lot 11);. Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,566 sq. ft., two -story residence on a vacant 4.89 acre parcel located in a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 8/12/98 REGULAR MEETING. DR -98 -021 (APN 397 -18 -093) - MORAN, 14725 Live Oak Lane; Request for Design Review approval to construct a first and second story addition of 1,397 sq. ft. to an existing 4,188 sq. ft., single story structure located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 5. DR -96 -056.1 & UP -96 -016.1 (APN 393 -01 -024, 025, 026, 027, 028 & 393 -02 -003) - SARATOGA COURTYARDS, LLC /ARGONAUT ASSOCIATES, Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road & Blauer Drive; Request for modification of Design Review and Use Permit approval to redevelop and expand the Argonaut Shopping Center by adding approximately 10,000 sq. ft. to the existing Safeway Supermarket, renovating the existing Center buildings and constructing two new free - standing buildings. The modification request is to allow the free - standing building approved for Pad B at the southeast corner of Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road and Blauer Drive to be separated from the overall project approval so that they may proceed with construction of that building independent of the overall project. The conditions of approval required that construction of the free - standing buildings occur simultaneously with the renovation of the Center, in order to ensure that the renovation did occur. DENIED 5 -0 (MARTLAGE ABSTAINED). 6. DR -96 -056.2 & UP -96 -016.2 (APN 393 -01 -024, 025, 026, 027 & 028) - WHITLOW /ARGONAUT ASSOCIATES, Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road & Blauer Drive; Request for modification of an approved project to remove or reduce a required soundwall between the Argonaut Shopping Center and adjacent properties to the north and east. APPROVED 4 -2 (KAPLAN AND PATRICK OPPOSED). DR -98 -017 (APN 397 -42 -018) - PINN BROTHERS, 14168 Taos Court (Lot 6); Request for Design Review approval to construct a new one -story, single family residence, 5,521 sq. ft. in size, 20 ft. in height, on a vacant 59,289 sq. ft. lot in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -2 (MARTLAGE AND PATRICK OPPOSED). DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated June 17, 1998 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 1998 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 22, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 27,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Pierce, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Murakami Absent: Commissioners Martlage, Patrick Staff: Walgren, Ratcliffe Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - April 22 and May 13, 1998 April 22, 1998 minutes approved 3/1 with modifications (Kaplan abstained). Consideration of May 13, 1998 minutes was continued until the June 10, 1998 public hearing. Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 22, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -001 (APN 386 -06 -040) - CHEN, 12491 Woodside Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a second story addition of 946 sq. ft. to an existing 2,397 sq. ft. house on an 11,900 sq. ft. lot in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. Proposal will change building height from 14 feet, 6 inches to 21 feet, 6 inches. (CONTINUED FROM 4/22/98) CONTINUED 4/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 6/10/98, TO COMPLETE PLAN REVISIONS. 2. DR -97 -067 (APN 386 -53 -006) - LUI, 20380 Seagull Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a first story addition totaling 1,807 sq. ft. to an existing 1,840 sq. ft. house on a 12,291 sq. ft. lot in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 4/22/98) APPROVED 4/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. DR -97 -060 (APN 503 -78 -038) - NEOGY, 22665 Garrod Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,489 sq. ft., two -story home on a vacant 4.48 acre lot in the Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 4/22/98) DENIED 4/0. Planning Commission Action Minutes May 27, 1998 Page 2 4. SM -98 -001 (APN 517 -23 -020) - BIRENBAUM, 20052 Sunset Drive; Request for Site Modification approval to construct a new rear yard pool with associated spa, arbor and decking on a 2.96 acre parcel located in a Hillside Residential zoning district. The property is currently developed with a 5,111 sq. ft. two -story residence. APPROVED 4/0. 5. SD -98 -001 (APN 389 -34 -003) - FITZSIMMONS/YAMAOKA DEVELOPMENT, 13480 Saratoga Avenue; Request for Tentative Subdivision Map Approval to divide one 3.24 acre parcel into five single- family residential lots. The lots would range in size from 20,012 sq. ft. to 24,051 sq. ft., permitting home sizes of 4,518 to 4,830 sq. ft. (including garages). An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been previously noticed pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVED 4/0 WITH CONDITIONS. 6. DR -97 -059 (APN 503 -16 -092) - BLACKWELL BROTHERS, 18880 Bella Vina Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,011 sq. ft. two -story residence on a newly created parcel, Lot 5 of the Bella Vina Subdivision. The site is 40,000 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4/0 WITH CONDITIONS. 7. V -98 -006 & F -98 -001 (APN 503 -72 -038) - THOMAS, 21550 Saratoga Heights Drive; Request for Variance approval to construct a six foot fence within the front yard setback, the application includes a Fence Exception request to enclose an area in excess of 4,000 sq. ft. in the HR district. The parcel is approximately 2.1 acres. V -98 -006 DENIED 4/0. F -98 -001 DENIED 3/1 (PIERCE OPPOSED). DIRECTOR ITEMS Village Newsracks Update COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS W rittan 1. City Council Minutes dated May 6 and May 12, 1998 2. Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of June 10, 1998 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT PUBLIC HEARING 9:42 p.m. to Wednesday, June 10, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION M =INUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777.Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Pierce, Commissioners Martlage, Murakami, Patrick Absent: Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan Staff: Walgren, :Ratcliffe Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - April 22, 1998 Approval of minutes was postponed until the May 27, 1998 public hearing. Oral Communications None. Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 8, 1998. Technical Corrections to .Packet Regarding :Public Hearing item No. 5 (Cellular One), condition #6 was stricken from the approval Resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -97 -060 (APN 503 -78 -038) - NEOGY, 22665 Garrod Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,699 sq. ft., two -story home on a vacant 4.48 acre lot in the Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 4/0 AT APPLICANTS' REQUEST TO 5/27/98. PUBLIC :HEARINGS 2. DR -97 -028 (503 -16 -090) - BLACKWELL BROTHERS, 18850 Bella Vina Court; Request for :Design Review approval to construct a new 5,219 sq. ft. two -story home on a vacant lot. The site is approximately 75,000 sq. ft. gross, 34,438 sq. ft. net (accounting for the Santa Clara Valley Water District easement). It is accessed by a bridge across Calabazas Creek from Bella Vina Court and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. This application was previously heard at the Planning Commission meeting of January 28, 1998, and the study session of February 11, 1998. The parcel is Lot 3 of the recently approved Blackwell 6 Lot Subdivision. CONTINUED FROM 4/22/98. APPROVED 4/0 WITH MODIFICATION. r Planning Commission Action Minutes. Page 2 May 1.3, 1998 3. DR -97 -062 (503 -75 -010) - JEPSEN, 21756 Congress Hall Lane; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,155 sq. ft. two -story home on a vacant lot. The site is approximately 3 acres, located within the Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 4/0 WITH MODIFICATION. 4. DR -98 -007 (APN 503 -23 -006) - JAYAKUMAR, 14265 Burns Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two -story, single family residence, 4,043 sq. ft. in size, 25 ft. in height, on a 29,020 sq. ft. lot in the R- 1- 15,000 Zoning District. A single story residence currently exists on the property. DENIED 4/0. 5. UP -98 -005 (403 -24 -001) - CELLULAR ONE, East of Quito Road and Adjacent to H:wy 85; Request for Use Permit approval to install 3 cellular panel antennas on an existing PG &E transmission tower with an associated radio equipment shelter (approximately 160 sq. ft.) to be located directly beneath the tower. The site is located within an R- 1- 10,000 residential zoning district. An Initial Study and Negative :Declaration have been prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environment Quality Act. APPROVED 4/0 WITH MODIFICATION. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written 1. City Council Minutes dated April 15 and April 21, 1998 2. Notices for Planning Commission Meetings of May 27, 1998 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT PUBLIC HEARING 9:32 p.m. to Wednesday, May 27, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA Vii CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Patrick, Commissioners Bernald, Martlage, Murakami, Pierce Absent: Commissioners Kaplan, Siegfried Staff: Walgren, Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - March 25, 1998 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 17, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. UP -98 -002 (APN 510 -05 -026) - McCONNELL, 19540 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road; Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 488 sq. ft. pool house with maximum height of 12 feet in a required rear yard, 8 feet from the rear property line of a lot in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5/0. 2. DR -97 -063 (389 -37 -041) - CHAN, 13494 Myren Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two story house, 2,763 sq. ft. in size, 24 feet in height, on a 8,400 sq. ft. lot in the R- 1- 10,000 zoning district, currently occupied by a single story house, 1,550 sq. ft. in size and 14 feet in height. APPROVED 5/0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. DR -97 -057 (503 -21 -009 & 012) - NAVID, 15041 & 15072 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct 15 single family residences, ranging in size from 3,857 sq. ft. to 4,229 sq. ft., pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code. The subdivision of this property was approved by the City Planning Commission in August 1996. The lots range in size from 15,000 sq. ft. to 21,600 sq. ft. and are located within an R1- 12,500 zoning district. DENIED 5/0 DUE TO ARCHITECTURAL INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS. 4. DR -97 -028 (503 -16 -090) - BLACKWELL BROTHERS, 18850 Bella Vina Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,163 sq. ft. two -story home on a vacant lot. The site is approximately 75,000 sq. ft. gross, 34,438 sq. ft. net (accounting for the Santa Clara Valley Water District easement). It is a-� 4 A� Planning Commission Action Minutes April 22, 1998 Page 2 accessed by a bridge across Calabazas Creek from Bella Vina Court and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. This application was previously heard at the Planning Commission meeting of January 28, 1998, and the study session of February 11, 1998. The parcel is Lot 3 of the recently approved Blackwell 6 Lot Subdivision. CONTINUED 510 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 5/13/98 FOR MODIFICATION OF PLANS. 5. DR -97 -064 (503 -16 -091) - POELLET, 18860 Bella Vina Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,303 sq. ft. one -story home with a 546 sq. ft. detached guest cottage on a vacant lot. The site is approximately 51,000 sq. ft. and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. The parcel is Lot 4 of the recently approved Blackwell 6 Lot Subdivision. APPROVED 510. 6. TUP -98 -001 (APN 397 -05 -096) - SAN JOSE SYMPHONY, 18450 Sobey Road; Request for Temporary Use Permit to hold the annual Designer Home Showcase from May 9 through June 7, Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Thursdays until 8:00 PM). Parking for the event will be provided on an adjacent site that the applicants state can accommodate the anticipated 100 to 150 per day visitors. APPROVED 5/0 WITH CONDITIONS FOR SAFETY, PARKING AND WEED ABATEMENT. 7. V -98 -003 (517 -10 -008) - ALLEN, 14500 Oak Street; Request for Variance approval to rebuild an existing 569 sq. ft. detached garage at a height of 15 feet. Variance approval is required to allow the side yard setback to remain at 1.5 feet. The site is 8,125 sq. ft. located within an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 510. 8. DR -97 -067 (APN 386 -53 -006) - LUI, 20380 Seagull Way; Request for Design Review approval to construct a first and second story addition totaling 1,569 sq. ft. to an existing 1,840 sq. ft. house on a 12,291 sq. ft. lot in the R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 5/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 5/27/98 FOR RESUBMITTAL OF A SINGLE STORY DESIGN. 9. DR -98 -001 (APN 386 -06 -040) - CHEN, 12491 Woodside Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a second story addition of 946 sq. ft. to an existing 2,397 sq. ft. house on an 11,900 sq. ft. lot in the R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. Proposal will change building height from 14 feet, 6 inches to 21 feet, 6 inches. CONTINUED 5/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 5/27/98 FOR RESUBMITTAL OF A SINGLE STORY DESIGN. 10. DR -97 -060 (APN 503 -78 -038) - NEOGY, 22665 Garrod Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,699 sq. ft., two -story home on a vacant 4.48 acre lot in the Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 510 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 5/13/98 TO BETTER DEMARCATE BUILDING FOOTPRINT AND TO REVISIT SITE. 11. SD -98 -003 (APN 393 -40 -020) - BOISSERANC, 13650 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Subdivision approval to subdivide a 1.67 net acre parcel of land into four single - family lots. The residence existing at the property would be relocated to one of the new lots. A new cul -de -sac would be extended from Franklin Avenue and the lots would be accessed from that street. The proposed lots range in size from 12,500 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. The property is located in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 510. Planning Commission Action Minut April 22, 1998 DIRECTOR ITEMS Page 3 1. UP -98 -001 - PAGE NETIWHALEN & CO. INC., 12333 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for minor modification of previous approval. ACCEPTED 5/0. COMMISSION ITEMS 1. Appointment of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Commissioners Pierce and Bernald were appointed as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. 2. Summer /vacation schedule It was decided that the second Planning Commission meeting in August of 1998 would be canceled. COIVIIVIUNICATIONS 1. City Council Minutes dated March 14, 18, 20, 24 and 27, 1998 2. Notices for Planning Commission Public Hearing of April 22, 1998 3. City Council Minutes dated April 1 and April 7, 1998 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT PUBLIC HEARING 11:00 p.m. to Wednesday, May 13, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 25,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Patrick, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Pierce Absent: Commissioner Siegfried Staff: City Attorney Riback, Walgren, Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - March 11, 1998 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 20, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -97 -057 (503 -21 -009 & 012) - NAVID, 15041 & 15072 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct 15 single family residences, ranging in size from 3,857 sq. ft. to 4,229 sq. ft., pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code. The subdivision of this property was approved by the City Planning Commission in August 1996. The lots range in size from 15,000 sq. ft. to 21,600 sq. ft. and are located within an R1- 12,500 zoning district. CONTINUED 6/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 4/8/98. 2. V -98 -003 (517 -10 -008) - ALLEN, 14500 Oak Street; Request for Variance approval to rebuild an existing 569 sq. ft. detached garage at a height of 15 feet. Variance approval is required to allow the side yard setback to remain at 1.5 feet. The site is 8,125 sq. ft. located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 4/8/98. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. DR -97 -056 & SM -98 -002 (366 -48 -001) - GOTTIMUKKALA, 12496 Parker Ranch Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,509 sq. ft. two -story home -on a vacant lot of the Parker Ranch Subdivision. Site Modification is also requested to allow a pool on this lot. The site is 50,440 sq. ft. located within an HR zoning district. CONTINUED AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST FROM 3/11/98 FOR ADDITONAL SITE VISIT AND CLARIFICATION OF DESIGN CONCERNS. DR -97 -056 APPROVED 6/0 WITH A CONDITION TO ALLOW ONLY ONE WOOD - BURNING FIREPLACE; SM -98 -002 DENIED 6/0 WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Planning Commission Action Minutes March 25, 1998 Page 2 4. SD -97 -001 & V -98 -002 (APN 397-24-010,038,073,074 & 075) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 20325 La Paloma Avenue & 14315 Douglass Lane; Request for Vesting Tentative Map approval to subdivide an approximately 19 acre site into fifteen individual lots ranging in net size from 21,780 sq. ft. to 3.08 acres. The site is adjacent to Wildcat Creek and is currently developed with two primary single family homes and two independent "cottages ". One of the residences is the original "Hayfield House" designed by Julia Morgan in 1919 and is listed on the City's Heritage Resource Inventory. This structure and one of the cottages would be retained on the proposed Lot 9, which would also include a new three -car garage for a total of 8,766 sq. ft. Variance approval is necessary to allow the total proposed building area for Lot 9 to exceed the 7,320 sq. ft. maximum permitted by Zoning Ordinance for a 3.08 acre parcel. The subdivision would be accessed via two cul -de -sacs with seven of the new lots gaining access from Douglass Lane and eight from La Paloma Avenue. The property is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. An Environmental Initial Study has been prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The public comment period for the Environmental Initial Study and the Draft Negative Declaration began on February 11, 1998, and will expire March 17, 1998. No final action may be taken on the project until the public review process has been completed and an environmental determination has been made. CONTINUED FROM 3/11/98 TO PREPARE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVAL RESOLUTION. NEG. DEC., SD -97 -001 & V -98 -002 APPROVED 5/0 (COMMISSIONER MARTLAGE EXCUSED HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION AS SHE IS A NEIGHBOR OF THE SITE/PROJECT). 5. DR -98 -001 (APN 386 -06 -040) - CHEN, 12491 Woodside Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a second story addition of 952 sq. ft. to an existing 2,396 sq. ft. house on an 11,900 sq. ft. lot in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. Proposal will change building height from 14 feet, 6 inches to 21 feet, 6 inches. CONTINUED 6/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 4/22/98 FOR REDESIGN. 6. DR -97 -062 (503 -75 -010) - JEPSEN, 21756 Congress Hall Lane; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,155 sq. ft. two -story home on a vacant lot. The site is approximately 3 acres, located within the Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 6/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 4/22/98 STUDY SESSION FOR DESIGN ALTERNATIVES. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS W rittvn 1. City Council Minutes dated March 4, 1998 2. Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of April 8, 1998 ADJOURNMENT - 11:00 p.m. to Wednesday, April 8, 1998,. Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Patrick, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Murakami, Pierce Absent: Commissioner Siegfried Staff. City Attorney Riback, Walgren, Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - January 28, 1998 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 6, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DR -97 -012 (APN 397 -42 -018) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, 14168 Taos Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 5,521 sq. ft. one -story home at 20 feet in height. The lot is 59,289 gross sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED FROM 1/28/98 REGULAR PUBILIC HEARING MEETING. DENIED ON A SECOND FAILED MOTION; SPLIT 3/3 (MARTLAGE, MURAKAMI AND PATRICK OPPOSED). 2. DR -96 -054 & V -96 -018; ADAMS, 14701 Ambric Knolls Road; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 4,753 sq. ft. two -story residence on a vacant 1.58 acre parcel located at the corner of Congress Springs Road and Ambric Knolls Road and adjacent to the Saratoga Creek. Variance approval is necessary to allow the structure to encroach into required setbacks and to be built on a slope of greater than 30 percent. The property is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. A draft environmental Initial Study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of CEQA. CONTINUED FROM 1/28/98 ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION MEETING. DENIED 6/0. f r 'i Planning Commission Act Minutes Page 2 February 11, 1998 3. DR -97 -065 (397 -08 -026) - KRIENS, 18974 Monte Vista Drive; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 1,228 sq. ft. accessory structure to the rear of the residence. Demolition of an existing home and the construction of a new one -story residence have already been approved on this lot. The site is 61,790 sq. ft. located within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. DENIED 5/1 (PIERCE OPPOSED). DIRECTOR ITEMS 1. Review of Current Commission Application Forms 2. February 24, 1998 Adjourned CC /PC /HPC Joint Meeting 3. Cable Television Broadcast Update COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated January 21 and January 27, 1998 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of February 25, 1998 ADJOURNMENT - 9:02 p.m. to Wednesday, February 25, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 28,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Patrick, Commissioners Bernald, Martlage, Pierce Absent: Commissioners Kaplan, Murakami, Siegfried Staff: City Attorney Faubion, Bradley, Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - January 14, 1998 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 23, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. UP -97 -010 (APN 389 -19 -031) - NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS/TURKUS, Southwest Corner of Sousa Lane and Quito Road; Request for Use Permit approval to construct 70 foot tall monopole personal communications services antennae which would replace an existing PG & E pole on the lot at the southwest corner of Sousa Lane and Quito Road adjacent to Highway 85. (CONTINUED FROM 12/10/97). DENIED 4/0. 2. DR -97 -012 (APN 397 -42 -018) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC., 14168 Taos Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 5,998 sq. ft. one -story home at 20 feet in height. The lot is 59,289 gross sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 1/14/98). CONTINUED 4/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 2/11/98 TO PRESENT REVISED PLANS. 3. DR -97 -028 (503 -16 -090) - BLACKWELL BROTHERS DEVELOPMENT CO., 18850 Bella Vina; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,997 sq. ft. two -story residence on a newly created parcel, lot 3 of the Bella Vina Subdivision. The site is 75,217 sq. ft. (33,081 sq. ft. net) located within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 4/0 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO 2/11/98 STUDY SESSION. Planning Commission Acti Minutes Page 2 January 28, 1998 4. V -97 -013 (APN 503- 55 -22) - WILD, 14634 Ambric Knolls Road; Request for Variance approval to permit an existing carport (built by a previous owner without permits) that is 13 feet from the side property line where a 20 -foot setback is required. Separate from the Variance request, the applicant will also apply for building permits to legalize an existing 94 sq. ft. addition to their one -story home and a 700 sq. ft. detached garage, 10.5 feet in height. The property is 1.06 acres and is in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 4/0. 5. UP -93 -005.1 & V -93 -016.1 (APN 386 -46 -005) - VALLANCEY, 12580 Paseo Cerro; Request for clarification of UP -93 -005 and V -93 -016 so as to expressly permit use of converted carport as guest house/habitable space. APPROVED 4/0 WITH ADDITIONAL OPTION IN LIEU OF TIME CONSTRAINT. 6. DR -97 -054 & UP -97 -014 (366 -29 -009 & 366 -29 -007) - PENINSULA RECREATION, INC.; 21990 Prospect Road; Request for Design Review and Use Permit approval to construct an addition to the existing clubhouse (including an elevator and remodeled exterior), a new pro shop which will be approximately 1,100 sq. ft., a new observation deck between the tennis courts, and 30 new parking spaces. The site is approximately 34.4 acres, located within the Hillside Residential zoning district. UP -97 -014 AND DR -97 -054 APPROVED 4/0. DIRECTOR ITEMS 1. Rescheduling Retreat 2. Recruitment for Assistant Planner COMMISSION ITEMS 1. Appointment of New Bicycle Advisory Committee Member 2. Planners Institute Conference COMMUNICATIONS Written City Council Minutes dated January 7, January 13 and January 15, 1998 Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of February 11, 1998 ADJOURNMENT - 10:55 p.m. to Wednesday, February 11, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA U Planning Commission Ac Minutes Page 2 January 14, 1998 - DIRECTOR ITEMS 1. Status Report on Argonaut Shopping Center 2. Planning Commission retreat 3. Planners Institute COMMISSION ITEMS Commissioner Bernald requested that the Bicycle Committee appointment be agendized for the 1/28/98 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Written 1. City Council Minutes dated December 3, December 9, and December 17, 1997 2. City Council Meeting Calendar for 1998 3. Notices for Planning Commission Meeting of January 28, 1998 ADJOURNMENT 9:15 p.m., to Wednesday, January 28, 1998, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 14,1998 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Chair Patrick, Commissioners Bernald, Kaplan, Martlage, Pierce, Siegfried Absent: Commissioner Murakami Staff: City Attorney Faubion, Bradley, Crowley Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - December 10, 1997. APPROVED 4/0/2. MURAKAMI ABSENT; MARTLAGE AND PATRICK - ABSTAINED. Oral Communications -` Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 9, 1998. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR 1. UP -97 -010 (APN 389 -19 -031) - NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS/TURKUS, Southwest Corner of Sousa Lane and Quito Road; Request for Use Permit approval to construct 70 foot tall monopole personal communications services antennae which would replace an existing PG & E pole on the lot at the southwest corner of Sousa Lane and Quito Road adjacent to Highway 85. (CONTINUED FROM 12/10/97; APPLICANT REQUESTS A FURTHER CONTINUANCE TO 1/28/98). APPROVED 6/0; MURAKAMI ABSENT. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. DR -97 -021 and V -97 -005 (APN 503 -15 -042) - BREGANTE; 21143 Chadwick Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,683 sq. ft. two -story residence and Variance approval to construct the residence on a slope of greater than 30 percent pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code. The parcel is 2.3 acres in size, located in an HR zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 11/12/97). CONTINUED TO 2/25/98 FOR RE- DESIGN. APPROVED 6/0; MURAKAMI ABSENT. 3. DR -97 -012 (APN 397 -42 -018) - PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC., 14168 Taos Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 5,998 sq. ft. one -story home at 20 feet in height. The lot is 59,289 gross sq. ft. and is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED TO 1/28/98 FOR RE -VOTE. SPLIT 3/3; MURAKAMI ABSENT. MINUTES SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION & INFORMAL REVIEW OF TRAFALGAR PROJECT DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 PLACE: Conference Room, City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Study Session Chair Page called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. R01.1, C'AT'l, Present: Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Jackman, Kurasch, Patrick, Roupe & Chair Page Councilmember Bogosian Absent: None Staff: Planner Mark Connolly Guests:Mr. Stan Gambel Mr. Glen Cahoon Mr. Stan Gambel, Applicant: • Identified their parcels as 517 -08 -008 and 517 -08 -016. • Discussed the access easement shared with Mr. Srinivasan. • Provided a copy of the original site plan and proposal. • Advised that they will remove a palm tree and two fruit trees. Commissioner Patrick asked about the access easement. Mr. Stan Gambel advised that the easement is 12 feet wide. Commissioner Jackman asked who owned that easement. Mr. Stan Gambel replied that the townhomes own the easement. Mr. Stan Gambel: • Pointed out the second sheet of his original proposal, which included 1,300 square feet of retail space at the ground level (Big Basin Way) with a loft above that space with 2,500 square feet. Commissioner Patrick clarified that the applicant is aware that this is retail and not office space on the ground floor. Mr. Stan Gambel said that he was aware that the space is intended for retail and not office use. Commissioner Kurasch asked what the lot sizes are for these two parcels. Planning Commission Study sion on Trafalgar Project Page 2 February 14, 2001 Mr. Stan Gambel replied that Lot A is 11,250 square feet and Lot B is 11,332 square feet. He continued by stating that the Cork Tree would be retained. Under the new proposal two units, like single - family residences in a flag configuration, will include 2,750 square feet in living area each. This will create two lots from that one lot. Chair Page asked if there will be a shared drive. Mr. Stan Gambel replied that there would not be a shared drive. Commissioner Patrick asked how this property could be subdivided into substandard lots. Commissioner Kurasch asked what the difference is in creating condominiums and subdividing the lots. Mr. Mark Connolly explained that with condominiums, the owners own air space and not land. Added that staff is recommending keeping the boundary between the two existing lots and their differing zoning districts. Commissioner Roupe asked whether the proposal is for a subdivision or condominium project. Mr. Stan Gambel replied whichever is possible to do. Stated that for the Big Basin Way lot, he is proposing one lot with different Assessor Parcel Numbers for each unit and common area. Commissioner Barry pointed out that the newest proposal does not increase the retail use of Lot A. Mr. Stan Gambel disagreed and reminded the Commission that with this alternate proposal what would have been a residential loft is now being considered as commercial office space. Discussed parking requirements for that parcel. A viable commercial use of this parcel equals 3,400 square feet with 1,200 square feet downstairs and 2,220 square feet upstairs. For 3,400 in commercial space, 17 parking spaces are required. Nine are provided on site. Therefore a Variance for 8 parking spaces would be required. Commissioner Roupe asked if this sort of Variance is possible. Chair Page replied yes. Commissioner Patrick asked Mr. Gambel what factors he takes into consideration in calling a project viable. Mr. Stan Gambel replied that a 2,500 square foot residential flat is more valuable. Turning that space into commercial space creates the requirement for elevator access and handicapped accessible restroom facilities. Commissioner Roupe added that it appears Mr. Gambel is seeking the same economic viability with the commercial use, as he would have obtained developing a residential use on the upper floor. Planning Commission Study sion on Trafalgar Project February 14, 2001 Page 3 Commissioner Jackman disagreed that residential use of the upper floor is a given. Added that residential use is a discretionary use at the approval of the Planning Commission and Council and not a given right. Mr. Mark Connolly added that residential use of the upper floor is a permitted use. Commissioner Barry added that the Village Plan is more specific regarding commercial use than the zoning designation. Commissioner Patrick asked for information about the potential for underground parking, suggesting that use of underground parking would require less pavement and impervious surface at the street level. Commissioner Jackman asked if the intended use of the easement would be exceeded with this development. Mr. Mark Connolly advised that the shared access easement allows for ingress and egress. Commissioner Patrick asked whether more open area is achieved with the underground parking and whether the need for a Variance would be negated. Mr. Glen Cahoon • Advised that under - grounding the parking creates only 16 spaces as a result of the need for the access ramp. Additionally, they cannot put retail space on the first floor directly over the ramp, as there would be no pedestrian access to that space. Their original proposal provided 14 spaces. The only landscape addition would be a small patch of grass at the rear of the site. Commissioner Barry asked what the parking requirement would be if the CH2 parcel is completely commercial in use. Mr. Glen Cahoon replied that 20 spaces would be required. Commissioner Kurasch stated that she would be more in support of a Variance to allow reduced provision of parking for commercial uses. Mr. Glen Cahoon stated that this is a constrained lot that lends itself for residential use. Commissioner Jackman disagreed; stating that this is a viable commercial property that she is not willing to give up easily. Mr. Stan Gambel advised the Commissioners to check with staff. The residential use is not discretionary but a permitted use. Commissioner Barry stated that the purpose of this Study Session is to come up with alternatives to the original proposal. Commissioner Patrick agreed and added that the Commission is not here to argue the point. Planning Commission Study lion on Trafalgar Project Page 4 February 14, 2001 Mr. Stan Gambel advised that the maximum parking possible on site is 14 spaces, which would allow 2,800 square feet in retail /commercial use. Chair Page stated that retail use on the second floor has been found not to be viable so the second floor would be office space. Commissioner Jackman suggested larger retail on the first floor and maybe one condo on the rear of that parcel. Commissioner Kurasch stated that the justification for mixed use has been made. Mr. Stan Gambel argued that a big office building on stilts would not be an attractive addition to the downtown. Added that it is clear there are no advantages to underground parking. Commissioner Barry stated that there are differing views on the Commission about what represents viability. Commissioner Roupe stated that in Mr. Gambel's case, he is saying what is economically viable in his view and what he is willing to do. Mr. Stan Gambel advised that the City of Saratoga is doing a study on the viability of commercial uses in this area. Suggested that he be allowed to construct a 3,400 square foot retail /office building on the Big Basin lot and four residences on the St. Charles lot. If it were determined after five years that the office use of the upper floor is not viable, he would be allowed to convert that space into a residential flat. Commissioner Kurasch suggested that Mr. Gambel consider three smaller residential units on the other lot rather than two larger ones and only one residential unit on Lot A. Mr. Glen Cahoon stated that parking and access constraints result from three units instead of two. With three units, they need six garage spaces and 1.5 on -site parking spaces. In addition, retention of trees including the Cork becomes more problematic. Commissioner Kurasch suggested flipping the direction of one unit. Commissioner Barry asked what justification there is to approve the rear setback Variance from the required 30 feet. Mr. Stan Gambel replied that the justification is the expanded retail use of the Big Basin parcel and the retention of the lot lines and differing zoning designations for these two lots. He reiterated his offer to accept two residential lots on the St. Charles property, two on the Big Basin property, giving up the idea of the residential lot on top of the Big Basin retail space with a total of 3,400 square foot of retail /office space on Big Basin. Commissioner Patrick added that this proposal would require Variances for both parking and the setback. Planning Commission Study lion on Trafalgar Project Page 5 February 14, 2001 Commissioner Roupe reminded that Mr. Gambel is seeking a conditional five -year option to allow the conversion of the upper floor commercial space into living space should the office space be determined to not be viable at this location. ADJOURNMENT Chair Page adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY: Corinne A. Shinn Minutes Clerk CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: None STAFF: Planners Livingstone & Oosterhous, Director Sullivan and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES : Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 24, 2001. Study Session Minutes from the Meeting of November 24, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or talzing action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 6, 2001. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described'in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Monday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -019, V -01 -011, UP -01 -016, BSA -01 -001 &r ED-01-001 (503-13-117) HUERTA, 22551 Mount Eden Road; - Request for Design Review and Building Site Approval to construct a 4,830 square foot two -story residence with garage on a vacant lot. A variance is requested in order to construct retaining walls in excess of five feet for geotechnical mitigation. The maximum height of the residence would be 26 feet. The 1.42 acre site is located within the Hillside Residential (HR) Zoning District. (CONTINUED FROM 10/24/01) (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 4 -3, HUNTER, KURASH AND ZUTSHI OPPOSED) 2. UP -01 -007 SPRINT, Saratoga -Los Gatos Road &r Farwell Avenue; - Request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to construct a wireless communication facility consisting of antennas and equipment cabinets in the Caltrans right -of -way. The site is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (TO BE CONTINUED AND RE- ADVERTISED) (APPROVED TO BE CONTINUED 7 -0) 3. F -01 -005 (503 -14 -010) — PRIDHAM,13651 Pierce Road; -Legalize an as -built fence. The applicant requests an exception to the maximum area of enclosure permitted in the Hillside Residential zone district pursuant to Municipal Code Section 15- 29.020 (c). (OOSTERHOUS) (APPROVED 7 -0) 4. DR -00 -059 (397 -17 -012) - KALKUNTE, 14625 Fruitvale Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,048 square foot two -story residence and demolish an existing 2,000 square foot residence and 2,400 square feet of accessory structures. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 42,011 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 7 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Planning Commission Mission Statement Reminder to Commissioners that December 26, 2001 meeting is cancelled COMMISSION ITEMS Resolution of Intent to Amend Zoning Ordinance, Re: Rear Yard Setbacks Commissioner's sub - committee reports COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council Minutes from Regular Meetings of October 17, 2001 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 TO THE NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 9, 2002, Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 1 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioners Jackman, Roupe and Chair Barry STAFF: Plamier Livingstone, Director Sullivan and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES : Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 14, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of thePublic will be allowed to address the Planning Commission forup to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 23, 2001. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Monday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01- 030 /V -01- 016 /ED -01 -006 (503 -30 -061) - KOHN, 14168 Perata Court; - Request for Design Review and Negative Declaration approval to construct a new 4,200 square foot two -story residence with a 1,520 square foot basement, and demolish an existing 6,712 square foot residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The variance is to allow construction on a slope greater than 30 0/0. The 40,068 square foot parcel is located in the HR zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 4 -0) 1%Ob 2. DR -01 -042 (503 -69 -017) - KOHLER, 21842 Via Regina; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,174 square foot two -story single - family residence. The existing 4,122 square foot single - family residence would be demolished. The 113,256 square foot parcel is located in the H -R Zoning District. The proposed height is 26 feet. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 3 -1, HUNTER OPPOSED) DR -01 -038 (397 -35 -011) - JONES, 19369 Crisp Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,493 square foot single story, single - family residence. The existing 4,239 square foot single - family residence would be demolished. The 40,093 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 40,000 Zoning District. The proposed height is 21 feet. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 4 -0) 4. DR -01 -020 (397 -05 -055) - 4 QUARTERS INC., 14377 Old Wood Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,175 square foot two -story single - family residence. The existing 2,476 square foot residence would be demolished. The 49,701 square foot parcel is in the R- 140,000 Zoned District. The proposed height is 26 feet. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 4 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Reminder to the Commissioners that the meeting on December 26 will be cancelled. COMMISSION ITEMS Review Committee assignments regarding planning issues. COMMUNICATIONS Written - City Council Minutes from Regular Meetings of September 5, 2001, September 19, 2001 and October 9, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, December 12, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA . I" CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry Absent: Commissioner Barry and Jackman Staff: Planners Livingstone, Oosterhous, and Vasudevan, Director Sullivan and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES : Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 24, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 8, 2001. CONSENT CALENDAR SD -95 -007.4 (503 -82 -006) — RODEO CREEK HOLLOW — PHASE II — K2M ASSOCIATES, LLC, Paramount Court; - Request for a two year time extension to Phase II of a previously approved Tentative Map. (OOSTERHOUS) (APPROVED 5 -0) PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Monday, a week before the meeting. 2. DR -01 -036 (397 -18 -048) — BRAMLETT, 14920 Farwell Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to remodel and expand an existing single -story 3,375 square foot residence, and construct a new 875 square foot second -story. The proposed 4,752 square foot residence would be 26 feet in height. The site is 28,229 square feet, and is located in the R -1- 40,000 zone district. (VASUDEVAN) (APPROVED 5 -0 ) 3. DR -01 -028 (397 -17 -033) JALAN,19805 Versailles Way; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 6,037 square foot residence and demolish an existing 4,217 square foot home. The proposed height is 25.5 feet. The lot is 40,060 square feet in area and is located within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 4-1,) 4. DR -00 -056 &r V -00 -022 (517 -13- 018/019) — SOBRATO,14800 Bohlman Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,281 square foot residence, a 755 square foot garage, 1,512 square foot open pavilion (162 square feet enclosed) and a 4,598 square foot basement on a vacant lot. As an alternative, the applicant is requesting Variance approval to exceed the allowable floor area permitted by code. The Variance would allow the pavilion to be fully enclosed and 751 square feet of open vaulted ceiling in excess of 15 feet ceiling height. The site is 6.19 acres, and located within an R -1- 40,000 zone district. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 3 -1 -1, HUNTER ABSTAINED, KURASH DENIED) NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5. GARROD FARMS, 22600 Mount Eden Road (503 -10 -028); - Request for General Plan clarification to allow three new dwelling units on one parcel of land where two dwelling units currently exist. The area is within the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County and is prezoned Hillside Residential. The County requires the project be consistent with the City of Saratoga's General Plan. (LIVINGSTONE) (CONTINUED FROM 10/24/01) (Request for continuance tofanuary9, 2002) (APPROVED 5 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS Heritage Preservation Commission request to participate in Planning Commission sub- committees. Staff requests confirmation of the Commissioner's availability for a special meeting scheduled prior to the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on November 28, 2001. See attached Notice of Special Meeting. COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 PM TO NEXT MEETING Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., at St. Andrew's School, 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Jackman STAFF: Planners Knapp, Livingstone, Oosterhous, Director Sullivan and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES: Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staf f REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Govermnent Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 18, 2001. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -046, UP -98 -015 & SD -98 -006 — AZULE CROSSING, 12340 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Drive; - The applicant requests Planning Commission approval for exterior lighting at the commercial portion of the Azule Crossing project as required by Resolution No. 00 -09. Six refractive globes with black poles are to be located throughout the parking lot of the 1.28 acre commercial site. The proposed refractive globes have downward street side reflectors and house side reflectors. The globes are to be mounted at a height of 12 feet. According to the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, the proposed exterior lighting is in compliance with industry standards. (OOSTERHOUS) (APPROVED 6 -0) PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 2. DR -01 -019, V -01 -011, UP -01 -016, BSA -01 -001 & ED -01 -001 (503 -13 -117) HUERTA, 22551 Mount Eden Road; - Request for Design Review and Building Site Approval to construct a 4,830 square foot two -story residence with garage on a vacant lot. A variance is requested in order to construct retaining walls in excess of five feet for geotechnical mitigation. The maximum height of the residence would be 26 feet. The 1.42 acre site is located within the Hillside Residential (HR) Zoning District. (KNAPP) (CONTINUED TO 12/12/01) UP -01 -007 SPRINT, Saratoga -Los Gatos Road & Farwell Avenue; - Request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to construct a wireless communication facility consisting of antennas and equipment cabinets in the Caltrans right -of -way. The site is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (CONTINUED TO 12/12/01) NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. GARROD FARMS, 22600 Mount Eden Road (503 -10 -028); - Request for General Plan clarification to allow three new dwelling units on. one parcel of land where two dwelling units currently exist. The area is within the jurisdiction of Santa Clara County and is prezoned Hillside Residential. The County requires the project be consistent with the City of Saratoga's General Plan. (LIVINGSTONE) (CONTINUED TO 11/14/01) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 11:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, November 14, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA t CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planners Livingstone &z Knapp, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES- Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 26, 2001 Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 8, 2001 Draft Minutes from Study Session Joint Meeting with City Council of July 18, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 4, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR GP -01 -001, CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING; - The Saratoga Planning Commission will review and determine if the proposed 2001 -02 Capitol Improvement Program is consistent with the various goals, policies and programs of the City of Saratoga General Plan. (APPROVED 6 -0) PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA PAGE 2 OCTOBER 10, 2001 1. UP -01 -006 (397 -09 -035) - MAIR,19221 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road; - Request for Use Permit approval to construct a 14 foot high, 450 square foot cabana. The maximum height for an accessory structure permitted in absence of a Use Permit is 8 feet. The 2.59 acre site is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (Knapp) (APPROVED 6 -0) 2. DR -01 -019 &r BSE -01 -023 (503 -16 -024) - BAMDAD 13250 Pierce Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,123 square foot two -story residence. The project would require the demolition of an existing 1,929 square foot single -story house. The 15,682 net square foot vacant lot (18,865 gross sq. ft.) is in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. The maximum height would be 26 feet. (Knapp) (APPROVED 6 -0) 3. UP -01 -010 (403 -24 -001) - METRO PCS,13686 Quito Road; - Request for Use Permit approval to locate a wireless antenna system and equipment on an existing PG&E transmission tower. The system would be comprised of six new directional antennas mounted on the existing tower and new equipment cabinets located below the tower. The maximum height of the cabinets will be six feet tall. The project is located in an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (Livingstone) (APPROVED 4 -2, KURASCH &t BARRY OPPOSED) 4. UP -01 -009 (393 -21 -013) - METRO PCS, 12383 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; - Request for Use Permit approval to locate a wireless antenna system and equipment on an existing PG&E transmission tower. The system would be comprised of six new directional antennas mounted on the existing tower and new equipment cabinets located below the tower. The maximum height of the cabinets will be six feet tall. The project is located in an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. (Livingstone) (APPROVED 6 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Memo regarding Committee Assignments for Planning Issues COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council Minutes from Regular Meeting of August 15, 2001 ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, October 24, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 1 . CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioners Hunter and Jackman STAFF: Planners Livingstone, Knapp, and Oosterhous, Director Sullivan, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 12, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters noton this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commissionfrom discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 20, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. DR -01 -013, V -01 -013 &r AS -01 -001 (397 -43 -001 &r -003) - JAIN, 18630 Allendale; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 6,850 square foot residence and sport court. The Variance is to construct the sport court within the side yard setback. Maximum height of the residence would be 26 feet. The 93,175 (net) square foot lot is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (CONTINUED FROM9 112101) (APPROVED 4 -0 -1, KURASCH ABSTAINED) PLANNING COMMISSION AGEN S EPTEM 13ER 26, 2001 PAGE 2 SD- 99- 003(A) & GPA- 00- 001(A) (APN'S 517 -13 -018, 517 -13 -019, 517 -12 -001) SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 14800 Bohlman Road (site of the former Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur); - Request to amend Condition No. 24 (fence enclosure and grading issues) of Resolution SD -99 -003, to adopt Resolution GPA -00- 001(A) formalizing the previous recommendation that the City Council amend the General Plan Land Use Map designation from Quasi - Public Facilities to Very Low Density Residential, and to replace the Conditions of Approval (No. 39 a - j, 40 and 41) in. the City Geologist Section of Resolution No. SD -99 -003 with updated language from the City Geologist. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 5 -0) 3. DR -01 -026 (397- 24 -17) - SPARACINO, 14320 Lutheria Way; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 3,442 square foot residence, 936 square foot attached four -car garage, and 1,568 square foot basement. The maximum height of the residence would be 20 feet. The 20,690 square foot lot is located in the R -1- 20,000 zone district. (OOSTERHOUS) (APPROVED 5 -0) 4. UP -01 -011 (389 -12 -019) PROLIFIC OVEN BAKERY & COFEE HOUSE, 18832 Cox Avenue; - Request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to allow interior and exterior seating to allow the onsite consumption of food at the existing establishment. The site is located in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 5 -0) 5. DR -01 -029 (503 -26 -040) - COUCH, 14440 Esterlee Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two -story 2,691 square foot residence, 600 square foot attached two -car garage, and a 1,377 square foot basement. The maximum height of the residence would be 24 feet. The 12,448 square foot lot is located in the R -1- 10,000 zone district. (OOSTERHOUS) (APPROVED 5 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS Appoint Commissioner to serve on Public Safety Committee COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council Minutes from Regular Meeting of July 18, 2001 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:55 PM TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, October 10, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Hunter, Kurasch, Roupe, and Zutshi ABSENT: Director Sullivan and Chair Barry STAFF: Planners Knapp and Livingstone PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES — Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 22, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 6, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -013, V -01 -013 & AS -01 -001 (397 -43 -001 & -003) - JAIN, 18630 Allendale; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 6,850 square foot residence and sport court. The Variance is to construct the sport court within the side yard setback. Maximum height of the residence would be 26 feet. The 93,175 (net) square foot lot is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (CONTINUED TO 9/26/01) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE, PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 2. DR -01 -017 &z UP -01 -012 (397- 24 -86) - PETERSCHMIDT, 18870 Hayfield Court; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 2,427 square foot residence with a 720 square foot detached garage for a total of 3,147 square feet. Maximum height of the residence would be IS feet. The garage would be 15 feet in height. The 60,396 (net) square foot lot (62,746 gross sq. ft.) is located in the R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (APPROVED 6 -0) 3. DR -01 -033 (397 -18 -071) - HULME,14900 Baranga Lane; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,000 square foot two -story residence with a 2,700 square foot basement, and demolish an existing 4,336 square foot residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 55,757 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 6 -0) 4. UP -01 -007 SPRINT, Saratoga Los Gatos Road & Farwell Avenue; - Request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to construct a wireless communication facility consisting of antennas and equipment cabinets in the Caltrans right -of -way. The site is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (CONTINUED FROM 8122101) (6 -0 TO BE CONTINUED TO 10 /10 /01) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 8:45 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 26, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Hunter, Jackman, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioner Garakani, Kurasch STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planner Livingstone, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES — Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 8, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 16, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR • RESOLUTION FOR V -01 -007 (386 -18 -003) - NGUYEN, 18621 Kosieh Drive; - Request for Variance approval to construct a new 439 square foot garage in the rear yard setback approximately five feet from the rear property line. The proposed garage will be attached to the existing single story house. Maximum height of the structure will be 12 feet 11 inches. The 10,788 square foot parcel is located in the R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) Staff has prepared a resolution with findings approving this variance. (APPROVED 5 -0) RESOLUTION FOR V -01 -014 (386 -18 -003) - NGUYEN, 18621 Kosieh Drive; - Request for Variance approval to construct an addition into the required exterior side yard setback. The proposed side yard addition would intrude 13 feet into the required 25- foot exterior side yard setback facing Kosich Drive. The 10,788 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) Staff has prepared a resolution with findings denying this variance. (APPROVED RESO DENYING VARIANCE 5 -0) L ". PLANNING COMMISSION AGEN., PAGE 2 AUGUST 22, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 1. UP -01 -007 SPRINT, Saratoga Los Gatos Road &r Farwell Avenue; - Request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to construct a wireless communication facility consisting of antennas and equipment cabinets in the Caltrans right -of -way. The site is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (CONTINUED TO SEPT. 12) 2. V -01 -010 (517 -20 -034) — TIMMONS, 20200 Mendelsohn Lane; - Request for a Variance approval to construct an approximate eight foot tall sound wall in the front yard setback across the front of the property, where three feet in height is normally required. The site is located in the R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED RESO DENYING VARIANCE 5 -1, ROUPE OPPOSED) 3. GPA -01 -001 (CITYWIDE) - GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT; - The 2000 Housing Element update is a comprehensive statement by the City of Saratoga of its current and future housing needs and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those needs at all income levels. The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify current and projected housing needs and set forth goals, policies, and programs that address those needs. The Housing Element has been prepared to meet the requirements of State law and local housing objectives. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 5 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 10:02 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 12, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA r. CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, August 8, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Jackman, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioners Hunter, Kurasch and Roupe STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planners Knapp and Livingstone and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 2, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -021 &r AS -01 -001 (397 -43 -001 &r -003) - JAIN, 18630 Allendale; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 6,850 sq. ft residence and sport court. Maximum height of the structure is 26 feet. The 93,175 (net) sq. ft. lot is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (4 -0 TO BE CONTINUED TO 9/12/01) V PLANNING COMMISSION ADEN_ AUGUST 8, 2001 PAGE 2 2. DR -01 -007 &r BSE -01 -011 (397 -17 -034) - CHEN, 19752 Versailles Way; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 5,917 square foot home and demolish and existing 3,822 square foot home. The proposed height is 26 feet. The lot is 40,000 square feet in area and is located within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (APPROVED 4 -0) 3. DR -01- 015 /BSE -01 -021- (503 -29 -038) — CITENAOLT, 21345 Saratoga Hills Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,837 square foot two -story residence and demolish an existing 3,153 square foot residence. Maximum height will be 26 feet. The 53,403 net square foot parcel is located in the R -1 -4,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (APPROVED 4 -0) 4. V -01 -007 (386 -18 -003) - NGUYEN, 18621 Kosich Drive; - Request for Variance approval to construct a new 439 square foot garage in the rear yard setback approximately five feet from the rear property line. The proposed garage will be attached to the existing single story house. Maximum height of the structure will be 12 feet 11 inches. The 10,788 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (VARIANCE APPLICATION SPLIT, 4 -0 APPROVAL FOR GARAGE VARIANCE, 4 -0 DENIAL FOR BEDROOM VARIANCE) 5. DR -01 -016 &z BSE -01 -022 (517 -14 -027) - NIJOR, 15330 Kittridge Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a 2,301 square foot second -story addition to an existing 2,308 square foot single story residence. The proposed addition includes 60 square feet on the first floor and a new 2,241 square foot second story. The maximum height of the residence would be 25.5 feet. The site is 46,086 square feet and is located in the HR (Hillside Residential) zoning district. (SULLIVAN) (4 -0 TO BE CONTINUED) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 -7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Hunter, Roupe, Zutshi and Chair Barry ABSENT: Commissioners Jackman and Kurasch STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planner Livingstone, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 11, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commissionfrom discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 19, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -001 (397 -16 -128) - RAHIM, 14350 Taos Drive; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,308 square foot two -story residence and demolish an existing 4,015 square foot house. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 56,626 square foot parcel is located in the R -4 -1- 40,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (APPROVED 5 -0) ,.a PLANNING COMMISSION AGE. JULY 25, 2001 PAGE 2 2. DR -01 -012 &r BSE -01 -020 (397 -04 -003) - CAMPBELL, 14725 Sobey Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,180 square foot two -story residence and an 80 square foot pool house for a total of 6,190 square feet, and to demolish a 4,075 square foot residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 76,040 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 5 -0) DR -00 -060 & BSE -00 -056 (517 -22 -073) - MASSIE,15301 Peach Hill Road; - Request to demolish an existing 4,733 square foot single story residence and construct a new two - story 5,997 square foot residence plus a 3,620 square foot basement. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 62,378 square foot parcel is located in a R -1- 40,000 zone district. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 5 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meeting of June 6, 2001 and Special Meeting of July 10, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, August 8, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch, Roupe, Zutshi, and Chair Barry ABSENT: None STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planner Livingstone, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES — Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 27, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 5, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -046.1 (386 -53 -001) — AZULE CROSSING, 12378 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road; - Request to change the approved siding material for the commercial portion of the Azule Crossing project. The applicant requests that the siding material be changed to match the existing siding material at the shopping center (i.e., textured rough finished plywood with two by three inch bats.) The property is in a CN (Commercial Neighborhood) zoning district. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 7 -0) PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. r PLANNING COMMISSION AGL PAGE 2 JULY 11, 2001 2. DR -01 -007 (397 -17 -034) — CHEN,17752 Versailles Way; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new single -story 5,917 square foot home and demolish and existing 3,822 square foot home. The proposed height is 26 feet. The lot is 40,000 square feet in area and is located within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (KNAPP) (CONTINUED TO 8/8/01) DR-98-052.1 (397-13-057) — NAGPAL,19101 Via Tesoro Court - Request for a three -year extension for an approved Design Review application (DR -98 -052). The previously approved application was for the construction of a new 5,301 square foot two -story residence on a vacant parcel (Lot 2). The project is located on a 2.46 -acre parcel within the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (SULLIVAN) (APPROVED 7 -0) 4. DR -00 -011, SD -00 -001, V -00 -018 and V -01 -004 (517 -08 -008 &r 016) — TRAFALGAR INC., 14612 Big Basin Way &r 20717 St. Charles Street; - Reconsideration of request for Design Review, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Variance approval to allow the subdivision of a 22,582 net square foot site to allow two new two -story detached condominiums, two new two -story townhouses and a retail commercial space with a second floor commercial office. The maximum building height is 26 feet. Basements are proposed for the residential units. A 32.5 foot rear yard setback Variance has been requested for a townhouse on the CH -2 portion of the site. An eight space parking Variance has previously been approved. The Big Basin Way portion of the site is zoned CH -2 and the St. Charles Street portion is zoned R -M -3000. The existing residences with garages totaling 4,595 square feet and 1,000 square feet of retail space would be demolished. (LIVINGSTONE) (APPROVED 7 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Story pole and neighborhood meeting policy memo COMMISSION ITEMS Committee appointment for Planning issues COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 10:10 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 25, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Garakani, Hunter, Jackman, Kurasch and Zutshi ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planners Schubert and Knapp, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES — Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 13, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three minutes on matters not on this agenda. The law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications under Planning Commission direction to Staff. REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 21, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Tuesday, a week before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -006, UP -01 -002, TUP -01 -003, LL -01 -003 (397 -22 -019) — SARATOGA FIRE DISTRICT, 14380 Saratoga Road; - Request for Design Review and Use Permit approval to demolish an existing Fire Station and construct a new 12,689 square foot Fire Station. A Lot Line Adjustment is necessary for the footprint of the building to be within the property lines. The Temporary Use permit is necessary to allow the temporary Fire Station to be located behind the subject property at 20473 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road, during construction. The maximum height of the new Fire Station will be 34 feet 6 inches tall. The project is located within a Professional Administrative (P -A) zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 6/13/01) (APPROVED 4 -2, GARAKANI AND KURASCH OPPOSED) PLANNING COMMISSION AGL. s JUNE 22, 2001 PAGE 2 2. DR -00 -064 (397 -28 -002) - SHAHMIRZA, 20431 Walnut Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 2,660 square foot, two -story residence and demolish the existing 1,372 square foot, single story residence. The maximum height of the residence will be 23 feet. The site is 7,633 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) 3. DR -00 -055 (397- 04- 60 -Lotl) - JEAN, 14906 Sobey Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,954 square foot single -story home on a vacant lot. The maximum height of the residence will be 26 feet. The site is 41,774 in area and is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) 4. UP -00 -017 (503 -24 -034) - RATRA, 14395 Big Basin Way; - Request for Use Permit approval to allow the construction of a 517 square foot carwash addition to an existing 1,615 square foot Union 76 gasoline service station and mini- market at the southwest corner of Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road/Saratoga -Los Gatos Road and Big Basin Way /Saratoga Avenue. The 26,689 square foot property is within the CH-1 (Historic Commercial) zoning district. (DENIED 6 -0) 5. DR -00 -056 & V -00 -022 (517 -13- 018/019) - SOBRATO,14800 Bohlman Road; - Request for Design Review and Variance approval to construct a new 7,036 square foot residence and 162 square foot pavilion on a vacant lot. The applicant is requesting Variance approval to exceed the allowable floor area permitted by code. The applicant is also requesting two exceptions. One is a grading exception to allow greater than 1000 Cubic Yards of combined cut and fill, and the other is a fence exception to enclose 12,282 feet where 4,000 is allowed. The site is 6.19 acres, and located within an R -1- 40,000 zone district. (WITHDRAWN) DIRECTOR ITEMS Memo to Planning Commissioners regarding items to be studied. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meetings of May 2, 2001 and May 16, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:45 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 11, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Garakani, Jackman, Kurasch, and Zutshi ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Director Sullivan, Planners Knapp and Schubert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 9, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 8, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR DR -00 -062 (397 -28 -013) - PICO RANCH INC., 20460 Williams Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,275 square foot single - family residence and construct a new 4,057 square foot two -story residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 23 feet. The 7,671 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0) PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. TUP -01 -002 (397 -30 -047) - CITY OF SARATOGA, 13724 Saratoga Avenue (Sacred Heart Church and School); Request to temporarily relocate the Saratoga Community library to a neighboring site (Sacred Heart Church and School at 13724 Saratoga Avenue) during the renovation and expansion of the City's existing library at 13650 Saratoga Avenue. The Sacred Heart Church and School site is in the R1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0) t- PLANNING COMMISSION AGL PAGE 2 JUNE 13, 2001 2. DR -01 -005 (386 -06 -017) - PALUMBO, 19208 Brookview Drive; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a 65 square foot addition to the ground floor of the existing single -story home and construct a 636 square foot second story addition. Total addition would be 701 square feet for a 3,049 square foot home. The maximum height of the residence will be 21' -2 ". The property is 9,376 square feet and is located within an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -1, KURASCH OPPOSED) UP -01 -004 (397- 24 -12) - MARKWITH, 20253 La Paloma Avenue; - Request for a Use Permit to construct a new 462 square foot garage and remove an existing 297 square foot garage. The Use Permit is required to allow the structure to be built within the rear and side yard setback. The property is 7,491 square feet in area and is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0) 4. UP -01 -009 &r DR -01 -005 (392 -22 -035) - SCHUPPERT, 20350 Orchard Road; - Request for a Use Permit to construct a new 418 square foot garage and remove an existing 323 square foot garage. The Use Permit is required to allow the structure to be built within the rear and side yard setback. The property is 6,250 gross square feet and 5,250 net square feet in area and is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0) DR -01 -006, UP -01 -002, TUP -01 -003, LL -01 -003 (397 -22 -019) - SARATOGA FIRE DISTRICT, 14380 Saratoga Road; - Request for Design Review and Use Permit approval to demolish an existing Fire Station and construct a new 13,325 square foot Fire Station. A Lot Line Adjustment is necessary for the footprint of the building to be within the property lines. The Temporary Use permit is necessary to allow the temporary Fire Station to be located behind the subject property at 20473 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road, during construction. The maximum height of the new Fire Station will be 34 feet 6 inches tall. The project is located within a Professional Administrative (P -A) zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 6/27/01) DIRECTOR ITEMS Blackwell Properties, Lot 54, Alta Vista Subdivision. Modification of Approval COMMISSION ITEMS Appointment of Commissioner as Liaison to Library Committee (Zutshi Appointed) COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meetings of May 8, 2001 and May 22, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:45 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PIACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Garakani, Jackman, Kurash, Roupe and Zutshi ABSENT: None STAFF: Interim Director Kaplan and Planners Schubert and Duncan PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIR MINUTES - Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 25, 2001 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 4, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. DR -01 -014 (397 -43 -010) - ADLPARVAR, 13921 Loquat Court; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,089 square foot structure and construct a new 3,369 square foot, single -story residence with a 2,281 square foot basement. Maximum height of the proposed structure is seventeen feet eleven inches and located within a R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE. PAGE 2 MAY 9, 2001 2. LL -00 -005 (517 -23 -021 and 517 -22 -111) - HUSAIN /KHAN, 15480 Peach Hill Road; - Request for Lot Line Adjustment approval for two existing parcels with slope greater than 20 percent. Currently, a residence is located on top of the existing lot line. The purpose of the request is to correct this situation and create two parcels capable of supporting a residential building site in a Hillside - Conservation Residential zoning district. (MOTION FAILED TO PASS, 3 -3, BARRY, GARAKANI AND KURASH OPPOSED) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meetings of March 23, 2001 and April 18, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:45 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, May 23, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurash, Page, and Roupe ABSENT: PATRICK, BERNALD( BOTH NOTIFIED US THEY WOULD NOT ATTEND) STAFF: Interim Director Kaplan, Planner Connolly and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Regular Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 23, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET ITEM 2, PAGE 2- THE THIRD ATTACHMENT SHOULD STATE THE ARBORIST REPORT DATE Nov 20 NOT OCT 18, AND ITEM 2 PAGE 3 THE FLOOR AREA FOR THE FIRST FLOOR SHOULD REFLECT 3,917 SQ FT AND THE SECOND FLOOR SHOULD REFLECT 2,449 SQ FT WITH THE TOTAL BEING THE SAME. THE DIRECTORS ITTEM IS WITDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT CONSENT CALENDAR NO ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. DR -00 -011, SD -00 -001, V -00 -018 and V -01 -004 (517 -08 -008 &r 016) - TRAFALGAR INC., 14612 Big Basin Way &r 20717 St. Charles Street; - Request for Design Review, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Variance(s) approval to allow the subdivision of a 22,582 net square foot site for townhouses and a retail commercial space. A rear yard setback variance has been requested for a building on the CH -2 portion of the site. The Big Basin Way portion of the site is zoned CH -2 and the St. Charles Street portion is PLANNING COMMISSION AGE, MARCH 28, 2001 PAGE 2 zoned R -M -3000. This applicant has prepared an alternative for Commission consideration, as well as a modification of the original request to reflect concerns raised at a previous Public Hearing. Four existing residences with garages totaling 4,595 square feet and 1,000 square feet of retail space that includes a second -story flat would be demolished. (V- 00- 004(PARKING) APPROVED 5 -0, V- 00- 018(SETBACK) DENIED 3 -2, COMMISSIONERS KURASH, JACKMAN AND BARRY OPPOSED) SD -00- 001 AND DR -00 -011 DENIED 3 -2, COMMISSIONERS KURASH, JACKMAN AND BARRY OPPOSED). 2. DR -00 -054 &r V -01 -002 (517 -14 -087) - MARTIN /ROSE, Kittridge Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 7,340 square foot two- story residence on a 347,173 square foot vacant parcel. The Variance is necessary for retaining walls to exceed five feet in height and possibly separated by less than 10 feet for parallel walls. The Variance is also necessary to exceed 15,000 square feet of impervious surface due to a long driveway. Maximum height of the structure is 26 feet tall, located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -1 COMMISSIONER KURASH OPPOSED). 3. DR -01 -003 (517 -12 -020) - BEAN, 20500 Lomita Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 4,559 square foot single family residence and construct a new 5,220 square foot single story residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 39,673 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0). 4. DR -00 -062 (397 -28 -013) - PICO RANCH INC., 20460 Williams Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,275 square foot single family residence and construct a new 2,663 square foot two -story residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 23 feet. The 7,671 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 4/11/01 ) DIRECTOR ITEMS Appeal -01 -002- Jagadeesh, 14232 Shady Oaks Court - Appeal of Administrative Decision of tree removal for tennis court WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT COMMISSION ITEMS DR -00- 050;14499 Oak Street - Modification of Approval APPROVED DR -00 -021; 21116 Comer Drive - Review of Landscape Plan APPROVED WITH CONDITION THAT IF THEY WANT TO USE A MORE FIRE RETARDANT TREE SPECIMEN THE NEIGHBORS MUST BE NOTIFIED AND APPROVE. COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION AGE, MARCH 28, 2001 PAGE 3 Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meeting of February 21,2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:35 PM TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Jackman, Kurash, Patrick and Roupe ABSENT: Chairman Page STAFF: Interim Director Kaplan, Planner Connolly and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES — Regular Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 9, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. DR -00 -036 (397 -05 -091) - SAN FILIPPO, Sobey Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new two story residence on a 43,042 square foot parcel, and Use Permit approval to allow an accessory structure to be located with in the rear yard setback. Maximum height of the structure is 26 feet tall and is located within a R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (DENIED 5 -0, BERNALD RECUSED) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE, PAGE 2 MARCH 14, 2001 DR -00 -054 Est V -01 -002 (517 -14 -087) - MARTIN /ROSE, Kittridge Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 7,340 square foot two- story residence on a 347,173 square foot vacant parcel. The Variance is necessary for retaining walls to exceed five feet in height and possibly closer than 10 feet for parallel walls. The Variance is also necessary to exceed 15,000 square feet of impervious surface due to a long driveway. Maximum height of the structure is 26 feet tall, located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 3/28/01) DR -00 -011, SD -00 -001, and V -00 -018 (517 -08 -008 & 016) - TRAFALGAR INC., 14612 Big Basin Way & 20717 St. Charles Street; - Request for Design Review, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Variance approval to allow the subdivision of a 22,582 net square foot site into six lots ranging in size from 1,756 square feet to 2,489 square feet and two additional common area lots. The proposal calls for demolishing four existing residences with garages totaling 4,595 square feet and 1,000 square feet of retail space that includes a second story flat. Five new two -story townhouses with garages will be constructed at the rear of the site. Additionally, 1,316 square feet of retail space with a second story condominium would face Big Basin Way. The Big Basin Way portion of the site is zoned CH -2 and the St. Charles Street portion is zoned R -M -3000. A rear yard setback variance has been requested for a building on the CH -2 portion of the site. (This item will be continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of March 28, 2001, to allow consideration of the original proposal and modifications, as well as an alternative proposal that the applicant will present to the Commission at that time.) (CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 3/28/01) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS DR -00 -021; 21116 Comer Drive - Review of Landscape Plan DR -00- 050;14499 Oak Street - Modification of Approval Discussion of the Planning Commission Staff Report Format COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Adjourned Meetings of January 23 and February 13,2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:50 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, March 28, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Chairman Page, Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Kurash, Patrick and Roupe ABSENT: Commissioner Jackman STAFF: Senior Planners Block and Schubert, Planner Connolly, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Study Session and regular meeting minutes from February 14, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted February 23, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. V -01 -001 (393 -25 -024) - ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL, 13601 Saratoga Avenue; - Request for Variance approval to construct a fence over three feet in height along Saratoga Avenue within the front yard setback. The site is located on a 89,291 (net) square foot parcel within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 28, 2001 2. DR -00 -045 & SD -00 -006 (410 -39 -012) - LEXOR INVESTMENTS, INC., 15202 Quito Road; - Request for Design Review and Parcel Map approval to allow the subdivision of a 3.62 net acre parcel into three lots of 48,426; 50,868 and 65,484 (net) square feet. The proposal calls for demolishing an existing residence and accessory structures and constructing three two story residences ranging in size from 5,702 square feet to 6,498 square feet. The site is located in an R -1 -40, 000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) V -00 -023 (503 -56 -010) - HALL, 13410 Old Oak Way; - Request for Variance approval to construct an addition to match an existing non - conforming structure, within the rear yard setback, on a slope that exceeds 30% and at a height greater than 26 feet. The existing structure is built on piers with a maximum height of about 43 feet. The site is located on a 40,075 (net) square foot parcel within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) 4. DR -00 -063 (397 -07 -083) - SATHAYE,15315 Sobey Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,066 square foot two- story, single- family residence. The maximum height proposed is approximately 26 feet. The parcel is approximately 43,680 square feet located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -1, PATRICK OPPOSED) 5. DR -00 -061 (397 -07 -103) - CHIU, 18615 Maude Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,873 square foot single story residence with accessory structures and construct a new single story 6,096 square foot residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 46,120 square foot parcel is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Modification of approved Planning Commission project standards (CONTINUED TO 3/14/01) COMMISSION ITEMS Chew - Rodeo Creek Hollow (Lot 5) modification COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from February 7, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:15 TO THE NEXT MEETING Wednesday, March 14, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Chairman Page, Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Jackman, Kurash, Patrick and Roupe STAFF: Planners Connolly and Schubert, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Regular Meeting minutes from January 24, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted February 9, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. DR -00 -011, SD -00 -001, and V -00 -018 (517 -08 -008 &z 016) - TRAFALGAR INC., 14612 Big Basin Way &z 20717 St. Charles Street; - Request for Design Review, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and Variance approval to allow the subdivision of a 22,582 net square foot site into six lots ranging in size from 1,756 square feet to 2,489 square feet and two additional common area lots. The proposal calls for demolishing four existing residences with garages totaling 4,595 square feet and 1,000 square feet of retail space that includes a second story flat. Five new two -story townhouses with garages will be constructed at the rear of the site. Additionally, 1,316 square feet of retail space with a second story condominium would face Big Basin Way. The Big Basin Way portion of the site is zoned CH -2 and the St. Charles Street portion is zoned R -M -3000. A rear yard setback variance has been requested for a building on the CH -2 portion of the site. (CONTINUED 7 -0 TO 3/14/01) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE. FEBRUARY 14, 2001 PAGE 2 2. DR -00 -048 (510 -06 -014) - ONG, 19051 Austin Way; - Request for Design Review approval that will involve the demolition of an existing 3,855 square foot single story residence and construct a new single story 6,393 square foot residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 23 feet. The 60,448 square foot parcel is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -1, KURASH OPPOSED) 3. UP -01- 001(397 -24 -093 & 094) - PINN BROTHERS, 20075 Spaich Court; - Request for Use Permit approval to construct a new 930 square foot cabana which would be 12 feet, 6 inches in height. A Use Permit is required to allow the structure to be built within 33 feet of the rear yard property line rather than the required 59 feet, and to be 12 feet, 6 inches in height where the maximum allowed height is 12 feet. There is an existing 4,773 square foot house on the 41,747 square foot parcel which is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -2, BARRY AND KURASH OPPOSED) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from January 17, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:55 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, February 28, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Chairman Page, Commissioners Barry, Kurash, Patrick, and Roupe ABSENT: Commissioners Jackman and Bernald STAFF: Interim Director Kaplan, Planner Connolly, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - Study Session minutes from January 10, 2001 and Regular Meeting minutes from January 10, 2001. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 19, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. DR -00 -036 &r UP -00 -018 (397 -05 -091) - SAN FILIPPO, Sobey Road; - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,312 square foot two- story residence with a 608 square foot basement and 529 square foot cabana on a vacant lot. The Use Permit approval is necessary to allow the cabana to be located within the rear yard setback. The maximum height of the residence will be 26 feet. The site is 43,042 square feet and is located within a R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED 5 -0 TO 3/14/01) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE JANUARY 24, 2001 PAGE 2 2. DR -00 -052 (397 -07 -018) - MAESUMI, 15171 Maude Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing single story residence and two accessory structures totaling 3,100 square feet, and construct a new 5,235 square foot single story residence with 2,486 square foot basement. Maximum height of the structure is 24 feet tall, located on a 33,105 square foot parcel within a R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 3 -2, KURASH AND BARRY OPPOSED) DR -00 -047 (503 -23 -041) - SHAHBAZI,14231 Burns Way; - Request for Design Review approval for a 1,325 square foot single story addition, and Variance approval to allow the enclosure of an existing porch located in the rear yard setback. The 10,290 square foot parcel is located within a R -1- 12,500 zoning district. Maximum height of the structure will be 17 feet tall. (APPROVED 5 -0) 4. SD -00 -001, DR -00 -011, BSE -00 -012 &r V -00 -018 (517 -08 -008 &r 016) - TRAFALGAR, 14612 Big Basin Way &t 20717 St. Charles Street; Request for Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map approval for the subdivision of a 22,582 net square foot site into six lots ranging in size from 1,756 square feet to 2,489 square feet and two additional common area lots. The proposal calls for demolishing four existing residences with garages totaling 4,595 square feet and 1,000 square feet of retail space that includes a second story flat. Five new 2,686 to 3,030 square foot townhouses, including garages and basements would be constructed. Additionally, 1,316 square feet of retail space with a second story condominium would face Big Basin Way. The front portion of the project would have access from Big Basin Way and the rear townhouses from St. Charles Street. The Big Basin Way half is zoned CH -2 and the St. Charles Street half is zoned R -M- 3000. The Planning Commission will take testimony, discuss the proposed project and continue the item for a Public Hearing and final action at a later date. (CONTINUED 5 -0 TO 2/14/01) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS Oak Street Demolition COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from December 12, 2000 and January 3, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:17 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, February 14, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Chairman Page, Commissioners Bernald, Jackman, Kurash, Patrick, and Roupe ABSENT: Commissioner Barry STAFF: Planner Connolly and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 5, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. DR -00 -050 (517 -09 -025) — NAZZAUKENNEDY,14499 Oak Street; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 2,020 square foot two -story residence and construct a new 2,873 square foot two -story home in its place. The proposed structure includes a 684 square foot basement. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet tall. The property is 8,200 square feet in size and is located within an R -M -3,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0, JACKMAN RECUSED) PLANNING COMMISSION AGE, PAGE 2 JANUARY 10, 2001 2. DR -00 -048 (510 -06 -014) — ONG, 19051 Austin Way; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 3,855 square foot single story residence and construct a new 6,393 square foot two -story residence with a 1,198 square foot basement. The subject parcel is a 62,291 square feet. Maximum height of the structure will be 24 feet tall. The subject parcel is located in an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED INDEFINITELY 6 -0) UP -00 -014 & DR -00 -053 (386 -35 -069) — CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 12033 Miller Avenue; Request for Use Permit and Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 2,568 square foot, single story Church of the Ascension parish office building and construction of a new approximately 3,000 square foot single story office building in the same location. Additionally, two temporary modular office units have been requested south of the church sanctuary and 45 feet north of Ascension Drive. They will be removed following construction of the new church office. The site is 7.24 acres and is zoned R -1- 10,000. (APPROVED 6 -0) 4. DR -00 -049 (517 -08 -024) — HUNTER, 14700 St. Charles Street; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,437 square foot single story residence and construct a new 2,707 square foot two -story residence with a 1,020 square foot basement. Maximum height of the proposed structure is 22 feet tall. The property is 7,261 square feet in size and is located within an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 6 -0) 5. DR -00 -043 (397 -04 -026) — FORMICO, 14456 Sobey Road; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 4,417 square foot residence and construction of a new 5,693 square foot residence in its place. The maximum height proposed is 25 feet, 10 inches. The parcel is approximately 61,855 square feet located in an R -1- 40,000 - zoning district. (APPROVED 5 -0, BERNALD ABSENT) DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS January 23, 2001 PC /HPC /City Council Joint Meeting SABIC;18817 Devon Avenue, DR -00 -019 COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT AT 10:00 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 24, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA I/ ACTION MINUTES SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: Wednesday, August 9, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Patrick, Bernald and Chairman Page ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Planner Pearson, Planner Ratcliffe and Minutes Clerk Jones PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - July 26, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on August 4, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard. at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised. at the public hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included. in the Planning Conunission's information packets, written communications should be filed. on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. UP -00 -009 (389 -12 -01.9) - LEE, 18802 Cox Avenue; Application for Use Permit approval to operate a sushi restaurant in the Quito Village shopping center. No exterior changes to the existing building are proposed. The project is located within. a Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0 2. DR -98 -031 (503 -78 -004) — CHAO, 21888 Villa Oaks Lane; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 5,832 square foot, two -story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The parcel is 43,996 square feet and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. DENIED 5-1 (CHAIRMAN PAGE OPPOSED) 3. DR -00 -021 (386 -12 -044) — BELLIZZI,12572 Paseo Flores; Request for Design. Review approval. for the demolition of an existing 1,61.9 square foot, single story residence and the construction of a new 3,323 square foot, two -story residence with. a 1,755 square foot basement. The site is 11,846 square feet and is Located within an R- 1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0 4. SD -00 -002 (397 -21 -022) — HOWELL Est MCNEIL DEVELOPMENT, LI_.C, 20251 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road; Application for Subdivision. approval and adoption of a Negative Declaration to split an existing 3.7 acre lot into five lots. The parcel is located within an R-1-20,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 5 -1. TO 9/13/00. (COMMISSIONER PATRICK OPPOSED). 5. V -00 -011 (386 -06 -033) - KARREN,12515 Woodside Court; Application for Variance approval for a proposed 649 square foot addition. Twenty square feet of the addition and a portion of. a porch would intrude into the rear yard setback. The parcel is located within an R -1 -10, 000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0 6. DR -00 -025 (397 -07 -035) — MAESUMI, 15141 Sobey Road; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 2,713 square foot, single story residence rind. the construction of a new 5,375 square foot, two -story residence with a 1,737 square foot basement. The site is 43,476 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 9/27/00 FOR DESIGN CHANGES DIRECTOR ITEMS - Renunder that P.C. meeting of August 23, 2000 is cancelled. - Draft - Agenda for September 13, 2000 COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for regular meeting of July 19, 2000. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:20 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, September 13, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA ACTION MINUTES SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Jackman, Kurasch, Patrick and Chairman Page ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Director Walgren, Planner Pearson and Minutes Clerk Jones PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - June 28, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 7, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -98 -033 (503 -55 -045) — VAJDIC, 21201 Lumbertown Lane; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing two -story residence and construct a new 4,830 square foot, two -story residence on a 43,955 (net) square foot parcel. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The parcel is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 7/26/00) 2. DR -98 -031 (503 -78 -004) — CHAO, 21888 Villa Oaks Lane; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 5,832 square foot, two -story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The parcel is 43,996 square feet and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 7/26/00) 3. DR -99 -014 (503 -29 -057) — CHANG, 22005 Dorsey Way; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 4,001 square foot, single -story residence and construct a new 4,203 square foot, two -story residence on a 40,031 square foot parcel. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The parcel is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 7/26/00) 4. DR -00 -009 (397 -28 -047) — BLACKWELL PROPERTIES, 13992 Alta Vista Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to construct a 4,821 square foot, two -story residence on a vacant parcel. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The parcel is 25,321 square feet and is located within an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION mINUTES JULY 12, 2000 PAGE 2 5. DR -00 -020 (503 -82 -004) — K2M ASSOCIATES, Lot 4, Rodeo Creek Hollow; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,827 square foot, two -story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height proposed is 26 feet. The 44,136 square foot site is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communications should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 6. DR -00 -015 & SUP -00 -001 (397 -26 -002) — RAISSI, 14195 Saratoga Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 742 square foot residence and the construction of a new 3,030 square foot, two -story residence with an 820 square foot basement and a 651 square foot detached garage. Second -unit Use Permit approval is also requested to allow a 663 square foot second dwelling. The site is 21,780 square feet and is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 6/28/00 — PLEASE REFER TO PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED STAFF REPORT AND EXHIBITS) CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 7/26/00 FOR RE- DESIGN. 7. DR -00 -017 (386 -47 -030) — SUN /HUANG, 19172 Brockton Lane; Request for Design Review approval for the addition of a 722 square foot second story to an existing single story structure on a corner lot. The existing structure is 2,630 square feet, and the proposed addition is 741 square feet at a maximum height of 24 feet. The 13,000 square foot site is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 6/28/00 — PLEASE REFER TO PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED STAFF REPORT AND EXHIBITS) APPROVED 5-1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED). 8. SD -99 -003, UP -00 -001 &r GPA -00 -001 (517 -13 -018, 517 -13 -019, 517 -12 -001) — SOBRATO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and the SARATOGA CEMETERY DISTRICT, 14800 Bohlman Road (site of the former Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur) and 14766 Oak Street (Madronia Cemetery); Request for Tentative Map approval for the subdivision of the 23.5 acre site into 11 lots ranging in size from 6.2 acres to 40,913 square feet. Minor road widening and the development of a sidewalk along Bohlman Road are proposed. Use Permit approval is requested to transfer two acres to the Saratoga Cemetery District for the expansion of the Madronia Cemetery. A General Plan Amendment is necessary to change the General Plan designation from Quasi -Public Facilities to Residential -Very Low Density. The site is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. PLANNING COMMISSION AC. _ N MINUTES JULY 12, 2000 PAGE 3 An environmental initial study and subsequent Negative Declaration have been prepared for the project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. (CONTINUED FROM 6/28/00) CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 9/13/00. 9. DR -99 -005 &r V -99 -010 (503 -53 -064) — PONTIER- DeMATTEI, 15045 Sarahills Drive; Request for Design Review and Variance approval to construct a new 3,747 square foot, two - story residence with a 630 square foot basement and a 440 square foot detached garage on a vacant lot. Variance approval is necessary to locate the residence within the rear yard setback to minimize impacts to large oak trees and for retaining walls exceeding three feet in height within the front setback. The site is 27,225 square feet and is located within an R- 1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 7/26/00 DUE TO THE LATE HOUR. 10. DR -99 -033 (503 -14 -042) — HUENING, 13648 Vaquero Court; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,160 square foot, two -story residence with a 1,070 square foot basement. The structure includes space for the storage of nine automobiles. The site is 50,965 square feet (gross size) and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 7/26/00 DUE TO THE LATE HOUR. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for closed session of June 21, 2000 and regular meeting of June 21, 2000 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of July 26, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, July 26, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Bernald, Kurasch, Patrick, Roupe and Chairman Page ABSENT: Commissioner Jackman STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - May 24, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 9, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -003.1 &r UP -99 -002.1 (517 -15 -012 &r 517 -15 -013) — VILLA MONTALVO,15400 Montalvo Road; Request for Modification of an approved project to allow for changes in the grading plan associated with the construction of 10 artist cottages and a common building. The approved quantities are 1,200 cubic yards of cut and 1,200 cubic yards of fill. The proposed quantities are 2,967 cubic yards of cut and 2,860 cubic yards of fill. The 10 -acre site is located within an R -1 -40, 000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 6/28/00 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT). CONTINUANCE APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 2. DR -99 -056 (503 -82 -005) — CHEW, Lot /#5 Rodeo Creek Hollow; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 3,728 square foot, single story residence. The site is 15,730 square feet and is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIOiv MINUTES JUNE 14, 2000 PAGE 2 i/ 3. LL -00 -001 Est V -00 -005 (503 -27 -073 Est 503 -27 -074) — SPARACINO, 14325 Est 14345 Springer Avenue; Request for Lot Line Adjustment and Variance approval to allow the merging of two existing lots. The proposed lot will have a larger width dimension which requires a larger side yard setback. Variance approval is necessary for the existing house to remain only sit feet from the property line where a ten -foot setback will be required. The existing residence on 14345 Springer Avenue will be demolished. The existing parcels are 10,125 square feet and 7,375 square feet and are located within an R -1 -10, 000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. UP -99 -009.1 (517 -10 -036) — SARATOGA TENNIS CLUB, 20571 Komina Avenue; Request for approval for a modification to an existing Use Permit for the enlargement of existing tennis courts and replacement of an existing 12 foot high fence. The site is one acre and is located within an R -1 -10, 000 zoning district. APPROVED 3-2-1 (COMMISSIONER ROUPE ABSTAINED). 5. V -00 -008 (397 -17 -043) — PILLAI,19800 Versailles Way; Request for Variance approval to enclose a 727 square foot patio. The addition would be 627 over the allowable floor area. The site is 35,720 square feet and is located within an R -1 -40, 000 zoning district. APPROVED 4 -2 (COMMISSIONERS KURASCH AND PATRICK OPPOSED. 6. GPA -00 -001 — CITY OF SARATOGA; Saratoga Community Development Department staff is updating the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City's General Plan. The document will act as the City's long -range traffic management plan. The update is intended to assess existing traffic conditions and to develop a goals and policies document to address changed conditions. The Planning Commission has scheduled this meeting to continue to solicit public input. A recommendation towards adopting the Element will then be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration. An environmental initial study and subsequent Negative Declaration have been prepared for the project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. (CONTINUED FROM 5/24/00) CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 6/28/00 PER THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. DIRECTOR ITEMS — Housing Element update — Wireless Communications update PLANNING COMMISSION Ac N MINUTES PAGE 3 JUNE 14, 2000 COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN - City Council minutes for meetings of May 9 and May 17, 2000 - Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of June 28, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 12:30 A.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, June 28, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick and Chair Bernald ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - April 12, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 21, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR DR -00 -010 (503 -82 -003) — PEI / WANG, 18128 Rodeo Creek Hollow; Application for Design Review approval to construct a 3,862 square foot single story residence on a vacant lot. A 1,063 square foot basement is also proposed. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 18 feet. The parcel is 13,091 square feet (net) and is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 2. DR -99 -036 &z V -00 -006 (517 -14 -094) — BELSHAW, 20620 Sigal Drive; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 5,083 square foot, two -story residence. The application includes a request for Variance approval for the construction of retaining walls in excess of three feet in height within the front yard setback. The site is currently vacant, is 1.63 acres in size and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 4/12/00) APPROVED 4 -2 (COMMISSIONERS KURASCH AND PATRICK OPPOSED). PLANNING COMMISSION AC J MINUTES APRIL 26, 2000 PAGE 2 3. V -00 -003 (503 -23 -040) — LOTTI, 20636 Marion Road; Request for Variance approval to construct a 665 square foot addition. The addition would connect a non - conforming detached structure to the main residence, necessitating Variance approval. The property is 11,038 square feet and is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 4. SM -00 -002 &r V -00 -002 (503 -29 -126, 503 -30 -049, 503 -30 -050, 503 -30 -056) — HEAD, 14684 Pike Road; Request for Site Modification and Variance approval to construct and replace landscape improvements including walkways, fountains, retaining walls and a loggia. Site Modification approval is required to allow substantial site grading to occur and Variance approval is required to allow some retaining walls to exceed five feet in height. The property is 18.75 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. SM -00 -002 AND V -00 -002 APPROVED 5 -0 (COMMISSIONER PATRICK RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 5. V -99 -007 (517 -14 -048) — SNELL, 15200 Norton Road; Request for Variance approval for the construction of a pool within 7 feet of a side property line where 20 feet is required. The 1.6 acre site is developed with a single family residence and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 6. DR -00 -003 (503 -26 -015) — AMBROSE &r HARRISON, 14471 Springer Avenue; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 1,200 square foot residence and the construction of a new 2,707 square foot, two -story residence. The site is 7,500 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5-1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED). 7. DR -00 -006 (503 -16 -053) —JONES, 13251 Pierce Road; Request for Design Review approval for the addition of 355 square feet to the first floor and a second floor of 1,626 square feet to the existing 3,786 square foot, single story residence. Total floor area proposed is 5,767 square feet. The site is 43,560 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS PLANNING COMMISSION AC J MINUTES APRIL 26, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN - Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of May 10, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:00 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, May 10, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA PAGE 3 /r CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurash and Zutshi ABSENT: Commissioner Roupe STAFF: Planners Connolly, Duncan and Schubert, and Minutes Clerk Shinn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIR MINUTES ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Govermnent Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 20, 2001. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. In order to be included in the Planning Commission's information packets, written communication should be filed on or before the Thursday before the meeting. 1. DR -00 -062 (397 -28 -013) - PICO RANCH INC., 20460 Williams Avenue; - Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,974 square foot single family residence and construct a new 2,663 square foot two -story residence. Maximum height of the structure will be 23 feet. The 7,671 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 10,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED INDEFINITELY 4 -0) 2. DR -00 -057 (Portion of 397- 21 -22) — HOWELL & MCNEIL, Lot 1 Carnelian Glen Court (A part of 20251 Carnelian Glen Court); - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,677 square foot single story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height of the structure will be 20 feet. The 24,045 square foot parcel is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -0) r PLANNING COMMISSION AGE APRIL 25, 2001 PAGE 2 3. DR -01 -001 (Portion of 397- 21 -22) - HOWELL &z MCNEIL, Lot 2 Carnelian Glen Court (A part of 20251 Carnelian Glen Court); - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 5,505 square foot single story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height of the structure will be 21 feet. The 36,528 square foot parcel is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -0) 4. UP -00 -013 (386 -44 -040) - NEXTEL, Cox Avenue and Cumberland Drive; -Request for Use Permit approval to install nine, four foot tall panel antennas mounted 84 feet high on an existing 143 foot tall utility lattice tower. A proposed 50 square foot equipment shelter surrounded by a six foot high wood fence would be located on the northwest portion of the property located north of Cumberland Drive on Cox Avenue. (APPROVED 4 -0) 5. V -01 -001 (393 -25- 024),13601 Saratoga Avenue; ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL; - Request for Variance approval to construct a fence over three feet in height up to six foot maximum, along Saratoga Avenue and Crestbrook Drive, within the front yard and exterior side yard setback. The site is located on a 89,291 (net) square fool parcel within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -0) 6. DR -01 -002 (Portion of 397- 21 -22) - HOWELL &r MCNEIL, Lot 4 Carnelian Glen Court (A part of 20251 Carnelian Glen Court); - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,549 square foot two story residence and demolish a 600 square foot tea house. Maximum height of the structure will be 26 feet. The 32,384 gross square foot (29,010 net) parcel is located in the R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -0) 7. DR -01 -010 (Portion of 397- 21 -22) - HOWELL &t MCNEIL, Lot 5 Carnelian Glen Court (A part of 20251 Carnelian Glen Court); - Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 4,294 square foot single story residence and demolish a 2,300 square foot two story structure. Maximum height of the structure will be 22 feet. The 2,145 square foot parcel is located in the R -1- 20,000 zoning district. (APPROVED 4 -0) DIRECTOR ITEMS Request for reconsideration of Trafalgar Project (NO MOTION OFFERED) COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written - Saratoga City Council Minutes from Regular Meeting of April 4, 2001. ADJOURNMENT AT 11:35 TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, May 9, 2001 Council Chambers /Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Page, Roupe and Chair Bernald A13SENT: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch and Patrick STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - March 22, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPOR "r OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 7, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -036 (517 -14 -094) — BELSHAW, 20620 Sigal Drive; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 5,083 square foot, two -story residence. The site is currently vacant, is 1.63 acres in size and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 4/26/00 TO PREPARE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR A VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR RETAINING WALL HEIGHT IN ADDITION TO DESIGN REVIEW) CONTINUANCE APPROVED 4 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 2. DR -99 -060 (397 -17 -008) — BARRINGER, 14535 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Design Review and Use Permit approval to demolish an existing 2,316 square foot residence and construct a new 5,195 square foot two -story residence with a maximum height of 25 feet. The property is 45,292 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 3/22/00) APPROVED 4 -0. PLANNING COMMISSION Ac, MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 PAGE 2 3. V -99 -014 (397 -26 -022) — LAFFOON, 14191 Squirrel Hollow Lane; Request for Variance approval for the addition of 279 square feet to the existing 3,438 square foot residence. Variance approval is necessary to further exceed the maximum allowable floor area for the site, which is 3,200 square feet. The site is 17,206 square feet and is located within an R- 1- 15,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 3/8/00) APPROVED 4 -0. 4. DR -99 -010 & V -99 -005 (517 -14 -078) — TAORMINA, Quickert Road; Request for Design Review and Variance approval to construct a new 6,296 square foot two -story residence. Variance approval is required to allow a retaining wall to exceed five feet in height. The property is 3.1 acres (net) and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. CONTINUED 4 -0 TO 5/10/00 FOR REDESIGN. 5. DR -99 -012 (503 -28 -123) — PESIC, 21433 Toll Gate Road; Application for Design Review approval to construct a 5,040 square foot, two -story residence on a vacant lot. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 26 feet. The parcel is 1.15 acres (net) and is located within. a Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 6. SM -99 -003 (503 -15 -042) — MARCINKOWSKI, 21143 Chadwick Court; Request for Site Modification approval to construct a circular driveway extension, walkway, steps and a spa. The residence was approved in February 1998 and is currently nearing completion. The property is 2.3 acres (net) and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 4 -0. 7. AR -99 -039 (393 -34 -023) — BANISALAM, 13459 Brier Court; Appeal of an Administrative Design Review approval allowing the construction of 661 square feet to the first floor and 328 square feet to the second floor of an existing 2,437 square foot, two -story, single family residence. The site is 12,510 square feet and is located within an R- 1- 12,500 zoning district. APPEAL DENIED 4 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS — Circulation and Housing Element Updates — City Council RDA Discussion — Mountain Winery Update — Building Materials Recycling Ordinance PLANNING COMMISSION AC7 _ MINUTES APRIL 12, 2000 COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN PAGE 3 - City Council minutes for regular meeting of March 15 and adjourned meeting of March 21, 2000 - Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of April 26, 2000 - Correspondence to Chair Bernald from Bob Hansen, resident of Saratoga, concerning the Planning Commission process ADJOURNMENT AT 12:00 A.M. TO NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, April 26, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theatre 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL. CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald ABSENT: None STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - March 8, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 17, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. DR -99 -060 (397 -17 -008) — BARRINGER, 14535 Fruitvale Avenue; Request for Design Review and Use Permit approval to demolish an existing 2,316 square foot residence and construct a new 5,195 square foot two -story residence with a maximum height of 25 feet. Use Permit approval is required to allow a detached 922 square foot guest cottage in the rear yard. The property is 45,292 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 4/12/00 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO MODIFY THE LOCATION OF THE GUEST HOUSE DUE TO CONCERNS OF THE REAR YARD NEIGHBORS) CONTINUANCE APPROVED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACT MINUTES PAGE 2 MARCH 22, 2000 2. DR -00 -005 (397 -18 -083) — BURNS /BEAN, 14765 Live Oak Lane; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 3,473 square foot, single story residence and construct a new 6,000 square foot single story residence with a maximum height of 26 feet. The height of the existing residence is IS feet. The property is 39,900 (net) square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. V -00 -001 (510 -06 -035) — CHARLES, 19200 Bountiful Acres; Request for Variance approval to construct a fence over 3 feet in height within the front and exterior side yard setback. Variance approval is also requested to allow columns in excess of seven- ft. and gates in excess of five feet within the front and exterior yard setbacks. The site is located on a 40,075 (net) square foot parcel within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 7 -0 TO 4/12/00. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for regular meeting of March 1 and special meeting of March 6, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 12, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theatre 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers /Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Kurasch, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald ABSENT: Commissioners Jackman and Page STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Jones PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - February 9, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 18, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. DR -99 -062 (503 -81 -001) — PIERCE, 12936 Pierce Road; Application for Design Review approval to add a 440 square foot second story to an existing single story residence. Maximum height of the residence is proposed to be 21 feet. Proposal also includes the addition of 1,401 square feet to the existing first floor. Total floor area for the site is proposed to be 4,776 square feet. The parcel is 40,300 square feet (net) and is located within an R -1 -40, 000 zoning district. APROVED 5 -0. PLANNING COMMISSION Acnu,-4 MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2000 PAGE 2 2. DR -99 -061 (386 -52 -019) — DING /ZHENG, 20297 Seagull Way; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 1,483 square foot, single story residence and the construction of a new 3,686 square foot, two -story residence. The maximum height of the new residence will be 24 feet. The site is 14,256 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. DENIED 5 -0. 3. DR -99 -059 (503 -30 -022) — LUSTENADER, 14220 Pike Road; Request for Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing 3,030 square foot, single story residence and the construction of a new 4,664 square foot, single story residence. The maximum height of the new residence will be 26 feet. The site is 48,535 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 3 -2 (COMMISSIONERS BARRY AND KURASCH OPPOSED). DIRECTOR ITEMS DR -98 -049 — NOBLES, 20801 Pamela Way; Proposed modification of a previously approved Design Review application. RECOMMENDATION ACCEPTED AND MODIFICATION REQUEST DENIED 5 -0. UP -97 -009 — SARATOGA FEDERATED CHURCH, 20390 Park Place; Notice of construction schedule. REPORT ACCEPTED. COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for adjourned meeting of January 25 and regular meeting of February 2, 2000 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of March 8, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 10:30 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, March 8, 2000, Council Chambers /Civic Theatre 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, February 9, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald ABSENT: Commissioner Barry . STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - January 26, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on February 4, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 1. V -99 -012 (517 -07 -024) — CONGLETON, 14771 Bohlman Road; Request for Variance approval to permit a previously constructed six -foot fence where only a three -foot fence would otherwise be allowed. The site is 1.3 acres and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED FROM 1/26/00) APPROVED 4 -2 (COMMISSIONERS JACKMAN AND KURASCH OPPOSED). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIUN MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2000 PAGE 2 2. Appeal -00 -001 (397 -07 -111) — MARINO, 15185 Quito Road: Appeal of an Administrative denial of a tree removal permit application to remove five cedar trees. The parcel is 40,000 square feet (net) and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DR -99 -048 (503 -78 -009) — CARSTENS, 22188 Villa Oaks Lane; Request for Design Review approval to construct a new 6,536 square foot, two -story residence. The property is 2.5 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. APPROVED 5-1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH OPPOSED). 4. V -99 -011 (393 -45 -003) — GHAFFARIPOUR, 13765 Heritage Creek Court; Request for Variance approval to construct a new 441 square foot, attached two -car garage only one foot from the front property line where a 30 foot setback is required. The Zoning Ordinance requires every residence to have a two -car garage and the property is currently not in compliance. The site is 17,138 square feet and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 5. DR -99 -051 (503 -27 -068) — QIAN,14261 Springer Avenue; Request for Design Review approval to demolish an existing 1,170 square foot, single -story residence and construct a new 2,787 square foot, two -story residence The maximum height of the new residence will be 20 feet. The site is 7,492 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for special joint meeting of January 14 and regular meeting of January 19, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION AC. - .JN MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of February 23, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:15 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, February 23, 2000, Civic Theatre 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA PAGE 3 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Kurasch, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald ABSENT: None STAFF: Director Walgren and Minutes Clerk Swanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES - January 12, 2000 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 21, 2000. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PACKET CONSENT CALENDAR 1. V -99 -012 (517 -07 -024) — CONGLETON, 14771 Bohlman Road; Request for Variance approval to permit a previously constructed six -foot fence where only a three -foot fence would otherwise be allowed. The site is 1.3 acres and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. (CONTINUED TO 2/9/00 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT) PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. PLANNING COMMISSION ACI ._ J MINUTES PAGE 2 JANUARY 26, 2000 2. V -99 -013 (397 -24 -087) — PETERSCHMIDT, 18881 Hayfield Court; Request for Variance approval to construct a six -foot fence within the front and exterior side -yard setback, where three feet is the maximum height permitted. Variance approval is also requested to construct an 18 -foot tall detached garage /carport, where 15 feet is the maximum permitted, and to allow the carport to exceed the 10 foot height limit allowed .for unenclosed accessory structures. The site is the historic Hayfield Estate located on a 134,014 (net) square foot parcel in an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. 3. DR -99 -054 (397 -24 -082) — PINN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC., 20034 Spaich Court; Request for Design Review approval for the construction of a new 5,321 square foot, two -story residence. The site is 55,442 square feet and is located within an R -1- 20,000 zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER KURASCH RECUSED HERSELF BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 4. DR -99 -050 (517 -22 -104) — METZ,15102 Montalvo Road; Request for Design Review approval for the addition of 1,475 square feet and remodeling of an existing 4,397 square foot, single -story residence. The new roof will extend to a height of 26 feet. The site is 41,638 square feet and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. APPROVED 7 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS March 10, 2000 Planning Commission Retreat topics COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN City Council minutes for regular meeting of January 5, 2000 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of February 9, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION A, )N MINUTES JANUARY 26, 2000 PAGE 2 League of California Cities' brochure offering a Planning Institute conference to be held March 1 -3, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 9:45 P.M. TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, February 9, 2000, Civic Theater 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA f" CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Adult Care Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting Roll Call Present: Commissioners Barry, Jackman, Page, Patrick, Roupe and Chair Bernald Absent: Commissioner Kurasch Staff: Director Walgren, Assistant Planner Pearson and Minutes Clerk Jones Pledge of Allegiance Minutes - December 8,1999 Oral Communications Report of Posting Agenda Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 7, 2000. Technical Corrections to Packet CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS If you challenge a decision of the Planning Commission pursuant to a public hearing in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Saratoga Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. 1. UP -97 -009:1 (397 -22 -044 and 397 -22 -012) — SARATOGA FEDERATED CHURCH, 20390 Park Place; Request for modification to an approved Use Permit to include construction of a new 640 square foot garage. The property is 87,000 square feet and is located within an R -1- 10,000 zoning district. APPROVED 5 -0 -1 (COMMISSIONER JACKMAN RECUSED HERSELF FROM DISCUSSION OF THE ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST). 2. DR -99 -045 (503 -82 -002) — CHETTY, 18050 Rodeo Creek Hollow; Request for Design - Review approval to construct a new 3,884 square foot, two -story residence. The site is 16,400 square feet and is located within an R -1- 12,500 zoning district. APPROVED 5-1 (COMMISSIONER PATRICK OPPOSED). Planning Commission Action N. _ates January 12, 2000 Page 2 V -99 -012 (517 -07 -024) — CONGLETON,14771 Bohlman Road; Request for Variance approval to permit a previously constructed six foot fence where only a three foot fence would otherwise be allowed. The site is 1.3 acres and is located within an R -1- 40,000 zoning district. CONTINUED 6 -0 TO 1/26/00. 4. UP -99 -022 (386 -14 -011) — PRINCE OF PEACE, 12770 Saratoga Avenue; Request for Use Permit approval to operate a "Center for Wellness" business at the Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. No expansion of floor area is proposed. Parcel is 2.8 acres in size and is located within an Agricultural zoning district. APPROVED 6 -0. 5. SM -99 -002 (517 -23 -037) — WOODS, 15595 Peach Hill Road; Request for Site Modification of a previously approved Design Review application to construct a residential guest parking area. No floor area is proposed. Parcel is 6.2 acres and is located within a Hillside Residential zoning district. APROVED 6 -0. AZO -99 -001 (Citywide) — CITY OF SARATOGA; The Planning Commission will consider changes to the City's zoning ordinance regarding hillside fencing regulations and administrative appeals. Under consideration will be: 1) amendments to the Hillside Residential zoning district fencing regulations, and 2) amendments to the administrative appeals process. An Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared by the City of Saratoga and are on file in the Community Development Department. (CONTINUED FROM 12/8/99). AMENDMENTS TO THE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT FENCING REGULATIONS APPROVED 5-0-1 (COMMISSIONER BARRY ABSTAINED). AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS APPROVED 6 -0. DIRECTOR ITEMS The Planning Commission annual retreat was scheduled for March 10, 2000. Director Wt1gren announced that discussion of telecommunications has been postponed to February 23, 2000. There was discussion concerning updates of various projects. Planning Commission Actio. nutes January 12, 2000 COMMISSION ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Written Page 3 City Council minutes for adjourned regular meeting of December 7 and regular meeting of December 15,1999 Notices for regular Planning Commission meeting of January 26, 2000 Memorandum from Community Development Director concerning communications between Planning Commissioners UC Davis press release offering a seminar entitled "Role of the Planning Commissioner" to be held February 26, 2000 ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 PM TO NEXT MEETING Wednesday, January 26, 2000, Adult Care Center 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, CA