HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-16 Planning Commission AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda – Page 1 of 2
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of January 13, 2016.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three (3)
minutes on matters not on this agenda. This 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.
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
If you wish to appeal any decision on this Agenda, you may file an Appeal Application with the City
Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of ten (10) minutes maximum for opening
statements. All interested persons may appear and be heard during this meeting regarding the items
on this agenda. If items on this agenda are challenged in court, members of the public may be limited
to raising only issues raised at the Public Hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the
Planning Commission at, or prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Members of the public may
comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. Applicants and/or their representatives have a total
of five (5) minutes maximum for closing statements.
1.1. Application PDR15-0035; 13235 Glen Brae Drive (393-19-003); Tanner – The applicant is
requesting to construct a new 3,315 sq. ft. single-story, single family residence with a 2,758 sq. ft.
basement and 451 sq. ft. attached garage. The height of the residence will not exceed 25 feet. No
protected trees are proposed for removal. Planning Commission design review is required because the
proposed residence exceeds 18 feet in height. No protected trees are proposed for removal. The net
site area is 12,514 square feet and is zoned R-1-12,500. Staff Contact: Liz Ruess (408) 868-1230
Adopt Resolution No. 16-001 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
1.2. Application APTR15-0004; 12990 Regan Lane (393-07-030); Leney – The appellant is
appealing a tree removal permit application (TRP15-0380) to remove one Italian stone pine growing
in the back yard of the property. Staff contact: Kate Bear (408) 868-1276 or kbear@saratoga.ca.us .
Adopt the attached resolution affirming staff’s determination on the required findings in the
City Code to approve the tree removal application for the removal of an Italian stone pine
tree at 12990 Regan Lane, and to require a replacement tree.
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1.3. Application PDR15-0029; 13215 Carrick St. (389-17-031) Norton – The applicant is requesting
approval to demolish an existing 1,184 sq. ft. residence for a new one-story, 3,186 sq. ft. residence.
The height will be not taller than 22 feet. One tree has been proposed for removal. The lot size is
9,859 sq. ft. and is zoned R-1-10,000. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Adopt Resolution No. 16-006 approving Design Review PDR15-0014 subject to conditions
of approval.
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ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA
I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist III for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for
the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for public review on February 4,
2016, at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website
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