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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-1980-Land Development CommitteeM LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Thursday, June 19, 1980 - 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION Rn11 Call Committee'Members Present: R. S. Robinson and R. S. Shook Staff Members Present: K. Kerdus, D. Trinidad and D. Wimberly Minutes It was moved and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1980 and approve as distributed. The motion was carried unanimously. II. COMMUNICATIONS A. SDR -1377 - Cocciardi (William Clark), Walnut Avenue at Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, Reconsideration of Condition II -B Mr. Robinson expressed a desire to see the improvements done, while ensuring that the trees were saved. Mr. Shook explained that the improvement proposed was for asphalt curbing with no sidewalk. He noted that it could be handled similar to that of the Saratoga Oaks subdivision, where there were capped holes placed in the asphalt in order to ensure the livelihood of the trees. The Committee then reviewed the improvement plans for the project. The applicant, Mr. Clark, questioned the need for a 50 ft. right -of -way, given that the surrounding properties have not dedicated such a right -of -way. Mr. Robinson explained that those properties had been developed earlier. Mr. Clark expressed a desire for a Deferred Improvement Agreement, so that the improve- ment could be done when it was needed. He then noted that the City sidewalk was on his lot and expressed a desire to trade an easement to the City for that improvement on the condition that the existing roadway was sufficient. Mr. Shook explained that the 40 or 50 ft. right -of -way did not mean that the improvements would be that wide. Additionally, the improvements in question took place on Walnut, rather than on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, so that CalTrans has little to do with this requirement. Mr. Clark stated that aesthetically the required improvement would look silly and stick out like a sore thumb. He stated that he would like to keep the trees; however, if the City pushes him to it someone might chop the trees down. Dan Trinidad explained that the improvement plans show that the trees are to remain, with the improvement width of 36 ft., including a 10 ft. travel lane and an 8 ft. parking lane on each side. Mr. Clark stated that the site approval package was not pointed out to him when he bought the property. After a short discussion on residency and the post office, Mr. Clark again noted the sidewalk on his property and stated his desire to enter into negotiations to leave it or have it removed. Mr. Shook then explained to the applicant that he should write a letter stating such. The Committee then stated that they did not wish to revise Condition II -B, and that if the applicant wished to go further with this matter, a letter to the Council would be appropriate. - 1 - W Land Development Committee Meeting Minutes 6/19/80 Page 2 B. SDR -1460 - Tompkins Associates, Brookwood Lane, Preliminary Map Review - 3 lots Mr. Guthrie Schwarz was present for the discussion and asked that the following be put in the record: That he had met with the Staff and shown them the letter from the Santa Clara Valley Water District listing four alternative proposals to decrease the area subject to inundation. In particular, he had presented the berm alternative in plan form to the Staff, who had expressed a feeling that it would be an inappropriate solution for Saratoga. The LDC then explained to Mr. Schwarz that his next step could be to make a formal application with the City and then, if denied, appeal that item to the City Council. Essentially at this time the LDC indicated their rejection of the proposed berm alternative. III. ADJOURNMENT The motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting; it was carried unanimously. Kathy � �J' �'- , " �; �- " f-I �' e- � - KQ u!5, Secretary KK:cd