HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 02-015 RESOLUTION NO. 02-015
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SARATOGA
REQUESTING A STUDY AND REPORT ON PROPOSED ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH A MIXED-USE
OVERLAY ZONE
Whereas,the City of Saratoga is considering adoption of a Housing Element calling for creation of a
mixed-use overlay zone establishing development standards suitable for the development of low- and
moderate-income housing; and
Whereas, the City of Saratoga wishes to ensure that opportunities presented by mixed use
development are realized in a manner that facilitates development of a broad range of housing types
within the City and which safeguards the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of
Saratoga and the surrounding region.
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Planning Commission is directed to study and report on amendments to the City of
Saratoga Zoning Code to establish a mixed use overlay zone and standards to be applied
to development in the mixed use overlay zone.
2. The Planning Commission shall study and report on standards that include, but are not
limited to,the following:
• The maximum density is twenty (20)dwellings per net acre.
• The dwelling unit(s)shall be located either on the second floor or at the rear of the parcel.
• The dwelling unit(s) shall not comprise more than fifty (50) percent of the total floor area of all
buildings on the site. The maximum floor area allowed may be increased by 10% for projects
providing below market rate rental housing
• Parking for both the commercial and the dwelling unit(s) shall be as specified in the Zoning
Ordinance,provided that the Planning Commission may consider shared parking in some cases.
• Perimeter fencing shall be required to the maximum height allowed in the Zoning Ordinance.
• Each dwelling shall have private,usable outdoor space,i.e. decks,balconies, yards or patios.
• The maximum height of a mixed use structure shall be 26 feet. Any structure that is solely
commercial on a site that has mixed use the maximum height is as is in the underlying zoning.
• The design of mixed use projects will be required to conform to the policies and techniques of the
Residential Design Handbook.
• Overall site coverage may be increased up to 10% for projects containing below market rate
L • housing units.
Mixed use projects shall have sound walls and landscape screening in order to protect the privacy
and quality of life of abutting single family residential lands uses.
• The residential component of a mixed use project shall be rental. The individual dwelling units
shall range in size from 850 sq. ft. for 1-bedrooms units to 1,250 sq. ft. for 3-bedroom units
sequent mixed use development.
• That the "Multi-Family" use be deleted from the various Commercial Zoned Districts when
"Mixed-Use"is amended into the same Zoned Districts.
• That multiple stories, setback requirements, window placement and privacy issues be included in
the Mixed-Use standards,the overall protection of existing residential areas is a priority.
• Commercial properties created or developed through a previous mixed use or multi-family
development are disallowed from further or subsequent mixed use projects
• Develop an in lieu fee for park construction for smaller mixed use projects
• Require common,useable open space in larger mixed use projects
3. The Planning Commission shall present a report and proposed Zoning Ordinance
amendment to the City Council no later than Wednesday, July 3, 2002.
4. A copy of this resolution shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk for not less than
15 days and shall be published in the Saratoga News.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga, State of California,this 12th day
of March, 2002, by the following vote:
ililr AYES: Councilmembers Stan Bogosian,John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSENT: None /�
ABSTAIN: None (All__ _--
Nick Streit, Mayor
ATTEST:
&Vgien Boyer, Ci erk