HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-2011 Planning Commission PacketTable of Contents
Agenda 2
April 13, 2011
Draft Minutes 4
Adopt Resolution finding that City’s Capital Improvement
Program for FY11/12 is consistent with the City of Saratoga’s
General Plan.
Staff Report 6
Memo From the Public Works Director 7
Resolution 8
Project Summary 9
Exhibit A 23
APPLICATION PDR11-0004; T-Mobile (Sutro Consulting);
19700 Allendale Avenue (397-30-053)
Staff report 24
Resolution 29
Petitions and Opposing Letter and Comments 35
Supporting Comments 65
RF Analysis 74
Coverage Map 80
Vicinity Map 82
Notice 83
Notice Addresses 84
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners – Chair Douglas Robertson, Vice-Chair Tina K. Walia, Mary-Lynne Bernald, Pragati Grover, Joyce
Hlava, David Reis and Yan Zhao
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 13, 2011
ORAL COMMUNICATION
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTION TO STAFF
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 21, 2011
REPORT OF 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, pursuant to Municipal Code 15-90.050 (b).
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. Applicants/Appellants and
their representatives have a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the Public
may comment on any item for up to three minutes. Applicant/Appellants and their representatives have a
total of five minutes maximum for closing statements.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adopt Resolution finding that City’s Capital Improvement Program for FY11/12 is consistent with
the City of Saratoga’s General Plan. - (John Cherbone)
2. APPLICATION PDR11-0004; T-Mobile (Sutro Consulting); 19700 Allendale Avenue (397-30-053) -
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a wireless telecommunication antenna facility on a
new 97 foot tall pole. Per the applicant, the pole height is necessary to provide an adequate cellular signal
to service residential areas north and northwest of the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale
Avenue. The height is also necessary to provide coverage beyond the tree line and allow for down tilt
which helps in cellular coverage. The height would allow future carriers to locate below the T-Mobile
antennas such that 10 feet of separation is required between installations. Initially, T-Mobile would install
six (6) antennas at the top of the pole with an antenna center height of 90 feet. Future carriers could occupy
a lower portion of the pole with an antenna center height of 75 feet. The pole would be designed to look
like a pine tree, otherwise known as a “mono-pine” stealth installation. The equipment would be located at
the base of the pole and enclosed in a 10.5 foot x 49 foot area (515 SF) surrounded by a chain link fence
with green plastic slats. The enclosure would match the fence surrounding the corporation maintenance
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yard. T-Mobile would occupy three (3) cabinets, leaving space for three (3) future carrier cabinets. The
enclosure would displace at least two parking spaces (including a handicapped space) and an area used by
residents for filling sand bags. The applicant will be required to re-stripe the parking lot to replace the loss
of the handicapped space and other spaces as required.The pole would be located on public property
adjacent to an industrialized maintenance yard. Surrounding uses include residences, a school, a post-
office, a public library, a church, City Hall and other public uses. The applicant has submitted an Existing
Coverage Map showings a gap in coverage in the area and a proposed Coverage Map showing the projected
improvement in coverage from the proposed wireless installation (Attachment 6). The maximum radio-
frequency exposure level was calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit set by the Federal
Communications Commission. The site is zoned R1-20,000 and the General Plan designation is
Community Facilities. (Cynthia McCormick, Assistant Planner)
DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868-1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to
the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
POSTING
Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist for the City of Saratoga, declare that the
foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on April 21,
2011, at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for
public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Chair MaryLynne Bernald,ViceChairDouglas Robertson,Pragati Grover,Joyce Hlava,David
Reis,Tina K.Walia and Yan Zhao
ABSENT
Commissio ner Zhao
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR
Chair Doug Robertson – 6:0
Vice Chair –Tina K.Walia –6:0
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 23, 2011 (Approved, 4:0:2(Grover and
Walia –abstain))
ORAL COMMUNICATION
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONSPLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTION TO STAFF
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on April 7, 2011
REPORT OF 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, pursuant to Municipal Code 1590.050 (b).
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. Applicants/Appellants and
their representatives have a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the Public
may comment on any item for up to three minutes. Applicant/Appellants and their representatives have a
total of five minutes maximum for closing statements.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. APPLICATION ZOA110001 (CITY WIDE) Application to amend and clarify the Municipal Code to
make minor corrections and additions. These changes include modifying restrictions on solar panels to
comply with state law, changing the word “adjacent” to “abutting” where it appears in Chapter 15 of the
City Code, eliminating the QuasiPublic Facility (QPF) land use definition where it is referenced in the City
Code and replacing it with Community Facilities (CFS) as per the 2007 update to the General Plan Land
Use Element, and correcting inconsistent time limits with respect to appeals. (Christopher Riordan)
(Approved, 6:0)
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DIRECTORS ITEM
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COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING –ADJOURNED 7:21 PM
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 8681269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to
the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR
35.10235.104 ADA Title II).
POSTING
Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist for the City of Saratoga, declare that the
foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on April 7, 2011,
at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for public
review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us
If you would like to receive the Agenda’s via email, please send your email address to planning@saratoga.ca.us
NOTE: To view previous Planning Commission meetings anytime, go the City Video Archives at
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City of Saratoga
Community Development Department
MEMO
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Riordan, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
DATE: April 27, 2011
RE: Capital Improvement Program/Finding of General Plan Consistency
The Public Works Director is requesting that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution finding that
the City’s Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Saratoga’s General Plan. In the
material provided by the Public Works Director each project is listed and the associated General Plan
goal or policy is stated. The environmental determination will be addressed project by project as they are
funded for construction.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
Attachments
1. Memo from Public Works Director, John Cherbone
2. Resolution
3. Project Summary
4. Capital Improvement Project List Spreadsheet (Exhibit “A”)
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Public Works Department
Memo
To: Saratoga Planning Commission
From: John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Date: April 27, 2011
Re: Proposed Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2011/2012
_________________________________________________________________________
I am pleased to transmit to you for your review 14 proposed projects in
connection to the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
update.
The role of the Planning Commission is to determine whether the proposed CIP
projects are consistent with the General Plan. The 14 new projects for
consideration have been reviewed by the City Council.
Attached to this memo is a summary of each project and a spreadsheet (Exhibit
A) that lists the applicable City General Plan Goal, Policy, and Implementation
Measure.
For FY 2011-2012 the proposed projects are generally dedicated to upgrading
infrastructure and improving safety of the City’s facilities.
Ultimately your recommendation on the projects will be forwarded to the City
Council for consideration at the June Public Hearing on the budget.
If prior to your meeting you have any questions about this information, please
feel free to contact me at 868-1241.
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Planning Commission has received a request from the
Public Works Director to find that the Proposed Capitol Improvement Program is consistent with
the City of Saratoga General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the materials submitted by
the Public Works Director which include a listing of each capitol project and the corresponding
General Plan Goal and Policy, attached as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga does hereby find
that the proposed Capitol Improvement Program is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the
City of Saratoga General Plan in that the various improvement projects implement the programs
and objectives outlined in the various General Plan Elements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission, State of California,
on April 27, 2011, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________________________
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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Project Name Network Cabling Replacement Budget Program Administration
Department Finance & Administrative Services Project Manager Leo Salindong
Description This project will upgrade network cables at City Hall.
Location Network cable upgrades will be made at all the City Hall buildings, including the administration building,
Community Development/Public Works building, Senior Center, Joan Pisani Community Center, and
Corporation Yard.
Project
Background
In 2010, the City upgraded its telephone system from a Toshiba Strata DK 280 private branch exchange (PBX)
system to a ShoreTel Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunication system. The PBX system was
replaced, because it had failed several times and the age of the system made it difficult to locate hardware and
services for the system.
The new VoIP system operates over the existing network infrastructure and is connected to the City’s computer
network. Consequently, the new phone system has increased demand on City Hall network cables.
This project will replace existing Category 5 (Cat 5) cables with Category 6 (Cat 6) cables. The new Cat 6
cables will have double the bandwidth of the current Cat 5 cables, accommodating the increased network traffic.
The increased network capacity will ensure that the City’s data network, which now includes the phone system,
remains operational.
Installation of the new network cables will be contracted out and managed by City staff.
Operating Budget
Impacts
This project is expected to increase operational efficiency, as it will safeguard the City against failures caused
by overwhelming network traffic. Staff time required to oversee this project is accounted for in the operating
budget.
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Project Name Secondhand Smoke Prevention Program Budget Program Administration
Department City Manager’s Office Project Manager Barbara Powell
Description This project will facilitate development and implementation of policies intended to prevent exposure to
secondhand smoke.
Location The project will be implemented Citywide.
Project
Background
In late 2010, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department awarded a tobacco prevention and control
program grant to develop and implement policies that reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and prevent youth
from accessing tobacco products. A total of $450,000 was set aside for cities in Santa Clara County and
Saratoga’s share is just over $20,000.
Saratoga has been authorized to use this grant money to:
- Purchase and install signage in recreation areas to inform the public that use of tobacco products in
recreational areas is prohibited;
- Develop informational materials on the City’s ban on tobacco products in recreational areas and the
dangers of secondhand smoke; and
- Conduct research on, analyze, and draft (if authorized by the Council) new policies that further reduce
potential exposure to secondhand smoke.
The tobacco prevention and control grant is part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Initiative,
which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The purpose of this initiative is to
engage states and local governments in increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, decreasing obesity,
and reducing the prevalence of smoking. Santa Clara County has received a total of $6.9 million from the
Communities Putting Prevention to Work Initiative and the money is being used for a variety of activities,
including the tobacco prevention and control program.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Staff time is required to manage this project and fulfill grant reporting requirements. These expenses have been
accounted for in the operating budget.
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Project Name Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Budget Program Facilities
Department Public Works Project Manager Shawn Gardner
Description This project will install electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall and the Village.
Location Electric vehicle charging stations will be placed in the City Hall parking lot and in the Village.
Project
Background
In July 2010, the City Council amended the capital improvement budget to include installation of electric
vehicle charging stations in the Village and City Hall parking lot. The charging stations will be purchased from
Coulomb Technologies, which manufactures ChargePoint vehicle charging stations. These “smart” charging
stations are networked to allow drivers to easily find charging stations and use a debit or credit card to pay for
using a station. Each station will have both a 110 volt and 220 volt plug.
All of the major automakers, with the exception of Volkswagen, have announced plans to begin production of
electric vehicles in the next five years. Consequently, an increasing number of electric vehicles will be made
available to consumers in the coming years. The battery life of these vehicles is expected to range from 40 miles
to 300 miles. Because some of these vehicles will have a limited range, many owners will need to charge their
cars both at home and at their destination. Constructing electronic vehicle charging stations and establishing an
infrastructure for these cars will encourage drivers to purchase electric vehicles and thereby reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
The City plans to purchase a total of 10 charging stations that will be placed at City Hall and the Village. The
exact locations will be determined by the Electronic Vehicle Charging Station Ad Hoc Committee. Coulomb
Technologies will be paying for half of the cost to purchase the charging stations with a federal grant the
company received.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Establishing an infrastructure for electric vehicles will be critical to the success of these alternate fuel vehicles.
If members of the Saratoga community see that the City is starting to develop this infrastructure, they may
decide to purchase an electric vehicle. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced in Saratoga and
improve air quality. The addition of electric vehicle charging stations to the Village may also attract owners of
these vehicles to the City’s downtown shops and restaurants, increasing the City’s tax revenues. Staff time for
project management is already incorporated in the operating budget. Maintenance of the electronic vehicle will
be carried out by Coulomb Technologies and will not impact the operating budget.
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Project Name Emergency Power System Budget Program Facilities
Department Recreation & Facilities Project Manager Thomas Scott
Description This project is for the purchase and installation of an emergency power supply to supply power to the City’s
server room and some of the City Hall buildings during PG&E power outages.
Location The emergency power supply will be installed outside on a cement pad behind the Engineering Office section of
the City Hall buildings.
Project
Background
During power outages, a 15 kilowatt portable generator is used to supply power to the main City Hall campus.
There is a time delay before the power from the portable generator is available, since the portable generator
must be brought over to the offices from the corporation yard after an outage occurs and it must be manually
plugged into the City’s power supply; it does not automatically turn on to provide power to the servers when
electricity goes out. While individual computers and network servers have battery backups to prevent abrupt
power loss and spikes, the batteries run out of power within 10 to 30 minutes. If a network server loses power
before staff shuts it down or the portable generator is installed to keep power running, data loss may occur.
Additionally, the City’s portable generator is not of sufficient kilowatt size to provide enough amperage to fully
power the office buildings. The portable generator only has the capacity to restore half of the electrical panel,
providing emergency power for the computer server room and limited use of lights, copy machines, and other
electrical equipment in the Administration Building; the Planning and Engineering offices continue to be
without power.
Installing a permanent alternative power supply that starts automatically during power outages will provide
added protection for the City’s computers and network servers, while also ensuring that City operations remain
active during power outages. This is especially critical during emergency situations.
Installation of an emergency power supply will be performed by a contractor and supervised by staff.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Following installation, generator maintenance is expected to be minimal and will be conducted by staff. Staff
time required to oversee this project is accounted for in the operating budget.
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Project Name ADA Compliant Signage Budget Program Facilities
Department Recreation & Facilities Project Manager Thomas Scott
Description Purchase and install of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant signage at City buildings.
Location The project will include signage improvements at all City buildings.
Project
Background
In 2010, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) conducted an accessibility assessment of Saratoga
facilities. The ABAG consultant who performed the assessment visited each of the City’s facilities to determine
if the City’s facilities are consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines. The
consultant provided a list of recommended improvements to increase accessibility.
The recommendations included signage improvements. New signs must use internationally recognizable
symbols, include brail lettering, use larger lettering, be placed on and next to doors, and be positioned at
specified elevations.
This project will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies. The CDBG program
was started in 1974 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure access to affordable
housing, provide services to people with special needs, and create jobs. In Santa Clara County, CDBG money
for cities in the valley is administered by the Santa Clara County Office of Affordable Housing.
Work will be performed by an outside contractor and managed by staff.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Installing ADA compliant signage will make City Hall more accessible and thereby more welcoming to
disabled citizens conducting business at City Hall. Furthermore, the improvements will help protect the City
from potential lawsuits. Staff time required to oversee this project and grant requirements is accounted for in the
operating budget.
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Project Name ADA Compliant Public Counters Budget Program Facilities
Department Recreation & Facilities Project Manager Thomas Scott
Description This project will make customer service counters at City Hall fully accessible.
Location This project will take place at City Hall, including the Administration Building, Community
Development/Public Works Building, Senior Center, and Joan Pisani Community Center.
Project
Background
In 2010, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) conducted an accessibility assessment of Saratoga
facilities. The ABAG consultant who performed the assessment visited each of the City’s facilities to determine
if the City’s facilities are consistent with = Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines. The
consultant provided a list of recommended improvements to increase accessibility.
The recommended improvements included reconfiguring customer service counters in lobbies at City Hall. This
includes the lobbies in the City Manager’s Office, Joan Pisani Community Center, Senior Center, and Building
and Planning. Suggested improvements include lowering counter heights and increasing the amount of space in
paths of travel.
This project will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies. The CDBG program
was started in 1974 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to ensure access to affordable
housing, provide services to people with special needs, and create jobs. In Santa Clara County, CDBG money
for cities in the valley is administered by the Santa Clara County Office of Affordable Housing.
Work will be performed by an outside contractor and managed by staff.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Remodeling customer service counters will make City Hall more accessible and thereby more welcoming to
disabled citizens conducting business at City Hall. Furthermore, the improvements will help protect the City
from potential lawsuits. Staff time required to oversee this project and grant requirements is accounted for in the
operating budget.
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Project Name Museum ADA Ramps (CDBG) Budget Program Facilities
Department Public Works Project Manager Thomas Scott
Description This project installs ADA compliant handicap ramps at the Historical Park.
Location This project is located at the Saratoga Historical Museum and the McWilliams House, located at the Historical
Park complex at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.
Project
Background
The Saratoga Historical Foundation was established in November 1962 by Florence Russell Cunningham, a
school teacher who was interested in local history. Cunningham’s dream of opening a museum on Saratoga
history became a reality in 1976 when the Swanee store and the Jarboe-McWilliams House were moved to their
present location and dedicated for use as a museum.
This project will install a ramp leading up the entrance of the Museum storage building and another ramp for
the entrance of the classroom building at Historical Park. Adding the ramp will make the storage building
compliant with ADA accessibility standards. Work will be contracted out and managed by City staff.
Last year, the City completed several accessibility improvements to the Museum and McWilliams House. This
included updating the handicap ramps for the Museum and McWilliams House to current ADA standards.
This project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which allocates
monies for projects that increase compliance with ADA standards.
Operating Budget
Impacts
This project will increase compliance with ADA standards, which will consequently reduce liability costs and
allow the City to provide safer conditions for citizens with disabilities. Costs associated with project design and
management is included in the operating budget.
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Project Name Tree Dedication Program Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Kevin Meeks
Location The Tree Dedication Program is a Citywide project.
Project
Background
The City of Saratoga’s Tree and Bench Dedication program allows members of the public to purchase
trees or benches for dedication purposes. Trees dedicated through this program are planted on City
property, either in City parks, along Saratoga trails, or on City medians. The cost to purchase a 15
gallon tree through the dedication program is $500.
In July 2010, the City Council set aside $25,000 for tree dedications to encourage the public to
participate in the program. The funding reduces the cost of dedication trees by 50% and is expected to
help fund the planting of 100 trees. Reducing the cost of dedicating a tree is intended to help maintain
and expand the City’s urban forest.
Management of the program is performed by City staff and planting is typically contracted out.
Operating
Budget Impacts
Trees planted through the Tree Dedication Program do slightly increase maintenance expenses, but the
minimal increase will be absorbed in the operating budget without impacting services. The cost of
managing the program is incorporated in the operating budget.
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Project Name Park Restroom Improvements Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Kevin Meeks
Location Park restrooms will be made at Congress Springs Park, El Quito Park, and Wildwood Park.
Project
Background
The City has a total of four parks with restrooms, including Congress Springs Park, El Quito Park, Kevin Moran
Park, and Wildwood Park. The restrooms at Congress Springs, El Quito, and Wildwood Park need a variety of
improvements beyond regular maintenance work. Improvements include:
- Exterior and interior paint
- Flooring repairs as needed
- New roofing at Congress Springs and El Quito parks
- Upgraded fixtures as needed (mirrors, faucets, and sinks)
- Waterless urinals at Wildwood and El Quito parks
Park restroom improvements have been an unfunded project in the City’s capital improvement plan for several
years. Performing the project now will prevent increased deferred maintenance expenses.
These improvements will be contracted out and managed by staff.
Operating Budget
Impacts
The cost of managing the project is incorporated in the operating budget. The project may also reduce operating
expenses, as improvements will reduce the number of ongoing repairs needed to keep bathrooms operational.
Performing this project now will also prevent more costly improvements resulting from deferred maintenance in
the future. Additionally, waterless urinals will reduce water consumption at City parks.
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Project Name Village Creek Trail Design Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Iveta Harvancik
Description This project funds design of a trail along Saratoga Creek.
Location The design would establish plans for a trail that would be constructed along the Saratoga Creek running the
length of the Village, Saratoga’s downtown area.
Project
Background
The Village Creek Trail would be approximately .45 miles long, passing through the Village parallel to Big
Basin Way. The trail is part of the City’s General Plan and has received widespread support from the
community. Trail supporters believe it will enhance and enliven the Village, since the proposed trail would help
to bring foot traffic to the Village, create recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike and restore
the riparian habitat and protect native fauna and flora in the Saratoga Creek area.
In addition to being part of the City’s General Plan, the Village Creek Trail would serve as a critical starting
point for the Saratoga-to-Sea Trail that is part of the Santa Clara County Trail Master Plan. The Saratoga-to-Sea
Trail would begin in Saratoga Village, travel up to Hakone Gardens through the Sanborn-Skyline trail system,
to the Pacific Ocean.
In March 2011, the City applied for a Santa Clara Valley Water District Watershed Stewardship grant to design
the trail. If the grant application is approved, it will allow the City to design and plan the creek side trail that
will run next to Saratoga Creek from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to approximately 6th Street.
While this project is still in its initial phases and no formal conceptual plan has been developed, the trail is
expected to be .45 miles long with two pedestrian bridges. The project will also include replacement of non-
native invasive plant species with native plants and removal of creek blockages that interfere with fish
migration in the creek.
Operating Budget
Impacts
If the City receives grant money from the Water District, the City’s contribution to the project will include staff
time and noticing expenses. Designing the trail may also require that the City negotiate a joint use agreement
for use of Water District property where the proposed trail would be located.
Costs associated with developing joint use agreements, grant oversight, community outreach, and project
management are included in the operating budget.
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Project Name Saratoga Village Creek Overlook Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Iveta Harvancik
Description This project funds construction of a short trail and Saratoga Creek overlook.
Location The project is located near 14435 Big Basin Way, next to Saratoga Creek in the Village.
Project
Background
In March 2011, the City applied for a Santa Clara Valley Water District Trails & Open Space grant to build a
small trail and overlook area next to Saratoga Creek. The proposed trail and overlook are located behind the
property at 14435 Big Basin Way on the eastern bank of Saratoga Creek. The trail would begin at a City owned
parking lot in the Village and end at a 60 square foot seating area overlooking Saratoga Creek.
The trail would be approximately 150 feet long and 4 feet wide. The trail surface would be decomposed granite
and the trail would have 2 switchbacks. If funding is awarded to the project, educational signage on the
Saratoga Creek ecosystem will be placed near the trail and seating area. Additionally, non-native invasive plant
species in the project area will be removed and replaced with native plant species.
The overlook and short trail segment are part of the initial trail mapping conducted for the Village Creek Trail.
This trail is part of the City’s General Plan and is expected to be .45 miles long, traveling next to Saratoga
Creek from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to 6th Street. The City has also requested grant funding from the Santa
Clara Valley Water District to perform design and planning work for the Village Creek Trail.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is scheduled to announce grant awards in July 2011.
Operating Budget
Impacts
If the City receives grant money from the Water District, the City’s contribution to the project will include staff
time and noticing expenses. Costs associated with grant oversight, community outreach, and project
management are included in the operating budget.
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Project Name VTA Grant for Street Resurfacing Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Macedonio Nunez
Description This project will resurface several sections of roadway in Saratoga.
Location This project is expected to include street resurfacing on Bucknall Road between Quito Road and Paseo Presada,
Cox Avenue between Quito Road and Paseo Presada, Thelma Avenue from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to
Beaumont, Kirkmonk Drive from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Kirkbrook Drive, Scotland Drive from Glen
Brae Drive to Bonnie Ridge Way, and Dagmar Drive from the south end of the street to Myren drive.
Project
Background
This project will resurface approximately 1.5 miles of roadway in Saratoga, including sections of Bucknall
Road, Cox Avenue, Thelma Avenue, Kirkmont Drive, Scotland Drive, and Dagmar Drive.
The City uses the paving condition index (PCI) to determine the conditions of roads. Ratings range from
“failed” to “excellent”. On average, the City is able to maintain its roads at a PCI rating of “very good” by
conducting surveys of the roads every two years and carefully monitoring street conditions.
Road resurfacing grants have been instrumental in the City’s effort to keep Saratoga roads in good condition.
Funding for this project comes from the Surface Transportation Program (STP). Approximately every six years,
the U.S. Congress adopts a surface transportation act to fund highway, street, road, transit, and other transit
related improvement projects. Funding for these projects flows through the states to local agencies. In
California, STP money is administered by Caltrans. A large portion of the California STP funding goes to
regional planning agencies, such as the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), who then allocate funding for
improvement projects at their discretion.
VTA has allocated $500,000 to Saratoga. The City is required to contribute 11.34% in matching funds. This
roughly comes out to $65,000.
Operating Budget
Impacts
Funding for this project comes from a VTA grant with a matching contribution from the City. Staff time will be
required to perform grant reporting and project management. These expenses have been incorporated into the
operating budget. Additionally, ongoing maintenance of City roadways will increase the longevity of existing
streets and ultimately reduce long term capital expenses.
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Project Name Highway 9 Safety Improvements Phase IV Budget Program Streets
Department Public Works Project Manager Iveta Harvancik
Description A multi-agency pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project to enhance the safety of the Highway 9
corridor, which links the communities of Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and Los Gatos.
Location This project will make improvements to Highway 9 between Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga and Grand View
Avenue in Monte Sereno.
Project
Background
This project will be the fourth phase of pedestrian safety improvements to Highway 9 corridor from Saratoga to
Los Gatos. The improvements were initiated following several accidents on Highway 9.
In this fourth phase, pedestrian pathways, retaining walls, and pedestrian safety improvements will be
constructed on Highway 9 from Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga to Grand View Avenue in Monte Sereno. The
phase four improvements were designed during phase two, which included installation of pedestrian pathways,
curbs, retaining walls, driveway modifications, crosswalks, signage, and striping between Saratoga and Monte
Sereno on Highway 9 in addition to design work.
As with the second phase of Highway 9 improvements, the fourth phase will be managed by the City of
Saratoga. Work will be contracted out.
Operating Budget
Impacts
This project will require project management, engineering oversight, and grant reporting, which is already
incorporated in to the operating budget. However, the project will also increase safety on the Highway 9 for
pedestrians and may reduce accidents.
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Project Name Village Sidewalk & Pedestrian Enhancements
Phase II
Budget Program Parks & Trails
Department Public Works Project Manager Macedonio Nunez
Description This project funds the second phase of sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements in the Village.
Location This project will make improvements in Saratoga Village at Big Basin Way and Highway 9 spur at Blaney
Plaza, Big Basin Way and 5th Street, Big Basin Way and 6th Street, and Big Basin Way just past Highway 9.
Project
Background
In 2008, the City entered into a contract with Gates and Associates to design improvements to the Village that
would increase pedestrian safety and the beauty of the City’s downtown area. The design includes pedestrian
bulb-outs and enhanced crosswalks that will make pedestrians more visible to drivers. Plans also include
additional landscaping, benches, and bike racks.
Following the award of contract with Gates and Associations for design work, the City held two community
meetings to explain the purpose of the project and seek public input on the design of the sidewalk and pedestrian
improvements. A conceptual design was presented to Council in April 2009.
The first phase of construction started in June 2010. The second phase of construction will continue
improvements along Big Basin Way. The project will add more pedestrian bulb-outs, enhanced crosswalks, and
other safety improvements in the Village. Funding for this project comes from a Federal Congestion Mitigation
and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant, the State, and the City.
Operating
Budget Impacts
This project will result in increased maintenance expenses, as the City will be responsible for caring for added
landscaping, bulb outs, crosswalks, and other features. However, the project will also make significant
improvements to pedestrian safety in the Village by increasing visibility of pedestrians. Additionally, the
enhancements to pedestrian safety and the appearance of the Saratoga Village may make it a more popular retail
and dining destination.
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REPORT TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: April 27, 2011
Application Type / No: Design Review / PDR11-0004
Location/APN: 19700 Allendale Avenue (397-30-053)
Applicant: T-Mobile (Sutro Consulting)
Staff Planner: Cynthia McCormick, AICP
Department Head: Chris Riordan, AICP
19700 Allendale Avenue
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CASE HISTORY
Application filed: 02/08/11
Application complete: 04/13/11
Notice published: 02/22/11
Hearing (Continued): 03/09/11
Mailing completed: 02/24/11
Posting completed: 03/03/11
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a wireless telecommunication antenna facility
on a new 97 foot tall pole. Per the applicant, the pole height is necessary to provide an adequate cellular
signal to service residential areas north and northwest of the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and
Fruitvale Avenue. The height is also necessary to provide coverage beyond the tree line and allow for
down tilt which helps in cellular coverage. The height would allow future carriers to locate below the T-
Mobile antennas such that 10 feet of separation is required between installations. Initially, T-Mobile
would install six (6) antennas at the top of the pole with an antenna center height of 90 feet. Future
carriers could occupy a lower portion of the pole with an antenna center height of 75 feet. The pole
would be designed to look like a pine tree, otherwise known as a “mono-pine” stealth installation. The
equipment would be located at the base of the pole and enclosed in a 10.5 foot x 49 foot area (515 SF)
surrounded by a chain link fence with green plastic slats. The enclosure would match the fence
surrounding the corporation maintenance yard. T-Mobile would occupy three (3) cabinets, leaving space
for three (3) future carrier cabinets. The enclosure would displace at least two parking spaces (including
a handicapped space) and an area used by residents for filling sand bags. The applicant will be required
to re-stripe the parking lot to replace the loss of the handicapped space and other spaces as required.
The pole would be located on public property adjacent to an industrialized maintenance yard.
Surrounding uses include residences, a school, a post-office, a public library, a church, City Hall and
other public uses. The applicant has submitted an Existing Coverage Map showings a gap in coverage in
the area and a proposed Coverage Map showing the projected improvement in coverage from the
proposed wireless installation (Attachment 6). The maximum radio-frequency exposure level was
calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit set by the Federal Communications Commission. The
site is zoned R1-20,000 and the General Plan designation is Community Facilities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Design Review application by adopting the attached Resolution.
Alternatively, the Planning Commission could approve a pole up to a maximum 82 feet in height (77.5’ +
4.5’) and a reduced equipment enclosure area that could accompany up to a maximum of three (3)
equipment cabinets. The reduced height would still allow T-Mobile to occupy the area that would have
been reserved for a future carrier. Additional carriers could apply for a new use permit (and potentially
higher tower) as it becomes necessary.
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PROJECT DATA
ZONING: R1-20,000
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Community Facilities
MEASURE G: Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed project, which includes installation of new cellular equipment, is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of CEQA. This Class 3 exemption applies to new construction and installation of small,
new equipment and facilities in small structures.
PROJECT DISCUSSION
Project Description
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a wireless telecommunication antenna facility
on a new 97 foot tall “monopine” pole. Per the applicant, the height is necessary to provide adequate
cellular signal to service residential areas north and northwest of the intersection of Saratoga Avenue
and Fruitvale Avenue. The height is also necessary to provide coverage beyond the tree line and allow
for down tilt which helps in cellular coverage. The height would allow future carriers to locate below the
T-Mobile antennas such that 10 feet of separation is required between installations. Initially, T-Mobile
would install six (6) antennas at the top of the pole with an antenna center height of 90 feet. Future
carriers could occupy a lower portion of the pole with an antenna center height of 75 feet. T-Mobile
would occupy three (3) cabinets, leaving space for three (3) future carrier cabinets. The equipment
would be enclosed in a 10.5 foot x 49 foot area (515 SF) surrounded by a slated fence. The enclosure
would displace at least two parking spaces (including a handicapped space) and an area used by
residents for filling sand bags. The applicant will be required to re-stripe the parking lot to replace the
loss of the handicapped space and other spaces as required.
Proposed Exterior Materials and Colors
The antenna would be designed to look like a pine tree, as shown in Exhibit B. The equipment would be
screened behind a chain link fence enclosure with green colored slats to match the fence surrounding the
corporation maintenance yard.
Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses
The pole would be located on public property adjacent to an industrialized maintenance yard.
Surrounding uses include residences, a school, a post-office, public library, a church, City Hall and other
public uses. A Vicinity Map showing distances to surrounding neighborhoods has been provided by the
applicant (attachment 7). Per the map, the closest distance between the proposed wireless facility and
any neighborhood residence is 463 feet. The map shows the wireless facility to be approximately 619
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feet away from the center of the Redwood School campus and 75 feet away from the edge of the
school’s basketball/sports field.
Location and Alternative Sites
This application is a replacement site for the wireless facility that was previously approved at St.
Andrews Parish. This current site was considered to be more appropriate because the facility would be
located on public property adjacent to an industrialized maintenance yard. The applicant has submitted
an Existing Coverage Map showings a gap in coverage in the area and a proposed Coverage Map
showing the projected improvement in coverage from the proposed wireless installation (Attachment 6).
Noise-Generating Devices
The facility will be required to comply with City noise standards and the associated equipment would be
housed within a cabinet, reducing any noise impacts.
Correspondence and Neighbor Review
The public hearing notice was mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property
(Attachment 2). The applicant also distributed information to adjacent property owners, set up an
informational website, and held an informational meeting on April 5, 2011 at the Saratoga Recreation
Center which is adjacent to the proposed facility location. The city received several petitions, letters, and
comments in opposition to the project (Attachment 3). Comments in support of the project were also
received (Attachment 4). The comments in opposition were regarding health, aesthetics, and location.
The applicant indicated they had attempted to contact everyone who submitted a comment, but did not
receive a response back from most. Any additional correspondence received after the writing of this staff
report will be presented at the Public Hearing.
FCC Requirements
Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has
exclusive jurisdiction over RF emissions from personal wireless antenna facilities. The City can evaluate
and regulate only the aesthetic aspects of wireless installations. Any concerns regarding health or safety
aspects of the wireless sites are not within the purview of the Planning Commission. Pursuant to its
authority under federal law, the FCC has established rules to regulate the safety of emissions from these
facilities.
The applicant has provided a Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis (Attachment #5) which concludes that the
proposed telecommunications facility will comply with the FCC’s current prevailing standard for
limiting human exposure to RF energy, and no significant impact on the general public is expected. The
maximum radio-frequency exposure level was calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit set by
the Federal Communications Commission. A condition has been added to the attached resolution that
the applicant must meet all requirements established by the FCC.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the proposed wireless facility (Application
PDR11-0004) by adopting the attached Resolution.
Alternatively, the Planning Commission could approve a pole up to a maximum 82 feet in height (77.5’ +
4.5’) and a reduced equipment enclosure area that could accompany up to a maximum of three (3)
equipment cabinets. The reduced height would still allow T-Mobile to occupy the area that would have
been reserved for a future carrier. Additional carriers could apply for a new use permit (and potentially
higher tower) as it becomes necessary.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution of Approval
2. Public hearing notice and mailing addresses
3. Petitions and comments in opposition to the project
4. Comments in support of the project
5. Radio Frequency Analysis
6. Coverage Map
7. Vicinity Map
8. Reduced Plans, Exhibit "A"
9. Photo simulations, Exhibit "B"
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. FOR APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW
Application # PDR 11-0004
T-Mobile (Sutro Consulting) / 19700 Allendale Avenue (City of Saratoga)
The City of Saratoga Planning Commission finds and determines as follows with respect to the
above-described application:
I. Project Summary
The City of Saratoga Planning Commission has received an application for Design Review
Approval for the Project shown in Exhibit "A" including a photo simulation denominated Exhibit
“B” date stamped April 14, 2011, incorporated by this reference. The proposed project is a a
wireless telecommunication antenna facility on a new 97 foot tall pole. The pole would be designed
to look like a pine tree, otherwise known as a “mono-pine” stealth installation. The equipment
would be enclosed in a 10.5 foot x 49 foot area (515 SF) surrounded by a green plastic slatted fence.
The maximum radio-frequency exposure level was calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit
set by the Federal Communications Commission. The site is zoned R1-20,000 and the General Plan
designation is Community Facilities. The foregoing use will be described as the “Project” in this
Resolution.
II. Planning Commission Review
On April 27, 2011, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing on the Project at
which time all interested parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence
and argument. The Planning Commission considered the Project, the staff report on the Project,
CEQA documentation, correspondence, presentation from the Applicant and the public, and all
testimony and other evidence presented at the Public Hearing.
Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has
exclusive jurisdiction over RF emissions from personal wireless antenna facilities. The City can
evaluate and regulate only the aesthetic aspects of wireless installations. Any concerns regarding
health or safety aspects of the wireless sites are not within the purview of the Planning Commission.
Pursuant to its authority under federal law, the FCC has established rules to regulate the safety of
emissions from these facilities.
The applicant has provided a Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis which concludes that the proposed
telecommunications facility will comply with the FCC’s current prevailing standard for limiting
human exposure to RF energy, and no significant impact on the general public is expected. The
maximum radio-frequency exposure level was calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit set
by the Federal Communications Commission. The applicant must meet all requirements established
by the FCC.
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III. Environmental Review
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. Section 15301), “Existing Facilities”. This exemption
allows for minor modifications involving negligible expansion of use and no exception to that
exemption applies.
IV. Design Review Requirement
City Code Section 15-12.020(i) requires Design Review Approval for any new antenna facility
operated by a public utility for transmitting and receiving cellular telephone and wireless
communication. This Design Review Approval requirement implements the Saratoga General Plan,
including but not limited to: Land Use Goal 13 which provides that the City shall use the Design
Review process to assure that new construction and major additions thereto are compatible with the
site and the adjacent surrounding.
V. Design Review Findings
The findings required for issuance of a Design Review Approval pursuant to City Code Section 15-
46.040 are set forth below and the Applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all of
those required findings:
(a) Where more than one building or structure will be constructed, the architectural features and
landscaping thereof shall be harmonious. Such features include height, elevations, roofs,
material, color, and appurtenances. The project includes construction of a wireless
telecommunications facility including a 97 foot tall pole and ground mounted equipment. The
pole will be designed to look like a pine tree and all associated equipment will be placed on the
ground in a 515.5 square foot enclosed area. The equipment will be screened by a fence with
green slats to match the adjacent fence. The antennas and equipment cabinets have been
engineered to work in conjunction with one another and the aesthetics of the facility has been
designed to be as harmonious as reasonably possible. This finding can be made in the
affirmative. Findings related to compatibility with the area are discussed below.
(b) Where more than one sign will be erected or displayed on the site, the sign shall have a
common or compatible design theme and locational positions and shall be harmonious in
appearance. This project does not propose signage. Therefore, this finding does not apply.
(c) Landscaping shall integrate and accommodate existing trees and vegetation to be preserved;
it shall make use of water-conserving plants, materials and irrigation systems to the
maximum extent feasible; and, to the maximum extent feasible, it shall be clustered in
natural appearing groups, as opposed to being placed in rows or regularly spaced. This
project does not propose landscaping. Therefore, this finding does not apply.
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(d) Colors of wall and roofing materials shall blend with the natural landscape and be
nonreflective. This project does not propose a wall or roofing materials. The fence enclosure is
made of chain link with non-reflective green plastic slats to match the adjacent fence. This
finding can be made in the affirmative.
(e) Roofing materials shall be wood shingles, wood shakes, tile, or other materials such as
composition as approved by the Planning Commission. No mechanical equipment shall be
located upon a roof unless it is appropriately screened. This project does not propose a roof,
nor will any mechanical equipment be located on a roof. Therefore, this finding does not apply.
(f) The proposed development shall be compatible in terms of height, bulk, and design with other
structures in the immediate area. The project will be located adjacent to an industrialized
maintenance yard. The General Plan Designation for the property is Community Facilities
which specifically addresses institutional uses that provide a public service but are not
controlled by a publicly elected governing board. The Community Facilities designation also
specifically includes public facilities such as the Civic Center, Community Library, and
public schools and institutions. Surrounding uses include Redwood Middle School and
Sacred Heart Church and School, which are included in the General Plan designation. The
facility will be located on public property and is at least 400 feet from any residential
neighborhood. While the pole will be higher than any surrounding uses, it will be designed to
look like a pine tree. All associated equipment will be placed on the ground in an enclosed fence
with green plastic slats to match the adjacent fence. This finding can be made in the affirmative.
VI. Project Approval
After careful consideration of the application, site plan, architectural drawings, and other materials
and exhibits and evidence submitted to the City in connection with this matter, Application No.
PDR 11-0004 (Planning Commission Design Review) for a wireless facility is approved subject to
the conditions set forth below.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL
1. The Planning Commission shall retain continuing jurisdiction over the Design Review and
may, at any time, modify, delete, or impose any new conditions of the permit to preserve the
public health, safety, and welfare.
2. Conditions may be modified only by the Planning Commission unless modification is expressly
otherwise allowed by the city code including but not limited to section 16-05.035, as applicable.
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3. The Community Development Director shall mail to the Applicant a notice in writing, on or
after the time this Resolution of Approval is duly executed by the City, containing a statement
of all amounts due to the City in connection with this application, including all consultant fees
(collectively “processing fees”). This approval or permit shall expire sixty (60) days after
the date said notice is mailed if all processing fees contained in the notice have not been
paid in full. No Zoning Clearance or Demolition, Grading, or Building Permit may be issued
until the Community Development Director certifies that all processing fees have been paid in
full (and, for deposit accounts, a surplus balance of $500 is maintained).
4. A Building Permit must be issued and construction commenced within 36 months from the date
of adoption of this Resolution and the Design Review will expire unless extended in accordance
with the City Code.
5. The facility shall at all times operate in compliance with all applicable regulations of the
State, County, City and/or other governmental agencies having jurisdictional authority over
the facility pertaining to, but not limited to, health, sanitation, safety, and water quality
issues. The Project shall maintain compliance with all applicable requirements of the State,
County, City and other governmental entities having jurisdiction.
6. Prior to issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permit to implement this Design
Review approval the Applicant shall obtain a “Zoning Clearance” from the Community
Development Director by submitting final plans for the requested permit to the Community
Development Department for review to ascertain compliance with the requirements of this
Resolution.
7. Agreement to Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend City as to Action Challenging
Approval of Application and as to Damage from Performance of Work Authorized by
Design Review Approval. As a condition of this Approval, the Applicant (and future carriers)
hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, officials, boards,
commissions, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against:
a. any and all claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul any
action on the subject application, or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations
taken, done or made prior to said action; and
b. any and all claims, demands, actions, expenses or liabilities arising from or in any
manner relating to the performance of such construction, installation, alteration or
grading work by the Owner and/or Applicant, their successors, or by any person
acting on their behalf.
In addition, prior to any Zoning Clearance from the Community Development Director,
Applicant shall execute a separate agreement containing the details of this required
Agreement to Indemnify, Hold harmless and Defend, which shall be subject to prior approval
as to form and content by the Community Development Director.
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B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
8. Compliance with Plans. The facility shall be operated, located and constructed to include those
features, and only those features, as shown on the Approved Plans denominated Exhibit "A" and
Photo Simulations denominated Exhibit “B”, date stamped April 14, 2011, incorporated by this
reference. All proposed changes to the Approved Plans must be submitted in writing with plans
showing the changes, including a clouded set of plans highlighting the changes. Such changes
shall be subject to the requisite prior City approval.
9. Safety Fencing During Construction. During all phases of construction, the Applicant shall
install and maintain temporary safety fencing to restrict or prevent public access to active on-site
construction activities, materials, or chemicals.
10. Decommission. If the subject site is decommissioned in the future, all cellular antennas and
related equipment shall be removed within 30 days of cessation of operation.
11. Governmental entities. All applicable requirements of the State, County, City and other
Governmental entities, including the California Public Utilities Commission, must be met.
12. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Verification. The Applicant for this Project
shall contact the FCC and verify whether there are any required permits from said Commission.
If required by the FCC, prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for any proposed equipment
installations (or if none, prior to commencement of the approved use), the Owner and/or
Applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department documentation from the
FCC showing proof of compliance of the proposed use and/or development with the FCC's
requirements.
13. Emergency Access. The applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which interference
problems may be reported, and will resolve all interference complaints within 24 hours from the
time the interference was reported.
14. Fire Agency Conditions. The Applicant shall comply with all Fire Agency Conditions.
15. Building Department. The Applicant shall comply with all building standards including any
improvements necessary to comply with the building code.
16. Public Works/Facilities Department. The Applicant shall comply with all public works
and/or facilities requirements including any encroachment permit, as necessary.
17. Lease Agreement. Prior to issuance of a building permit or zoning clearance, the
owner/applicant shall submit a copy of the signed lease agreement.
18. Parking Spaces. The applicant shall re-configure or re-stripe the parking lot to replace the
displaced handicapped parking space and other spaces, as appropriate.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission this 27th day of April 2011
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Douglas Robertson
Chair, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Christopher A. Riordan, AICP
Secretary to the Planning Commission
ACCEPTANCE BY APPLICANT AND OWNER
This permit is hereby accepted upon the express terms and conditions hereof, and shall have no
force or effect unless and until agreed to, in writing, by the Applicant and Property Owner or
Authorized Agent. The undersigned hereby acknowledges the approved terms and conditions and
agrees to fully conform to and comply with said terms and conditions within the time required in
this Resolution by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission.
__________________________________ ____________________________
Applicant Date
__________________________________ ____________________________
Property Owner or Authorized Agent Date
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CITY OF SARATOGA
Community Development Department
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 868-1222
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Saratoga’s Planning Commission announces the following public hearing on:
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
The public hearing will be held in the City Hall Theater located at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. A
site visit will also be held by the Planning Commission at the subject property. Please contact the
Planning Department for the date and time of the site visit. The public hearing agenda item is
stated below. Details of this item are available at the Saratoga Community Development
Department, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please consult the City website at
www.saratoga.ca.us regarding Friday office closures.
APPLICATION #: PDR11-0004
APPLICANT: T-Mobile (Sutro Consulting)
ADDRESS: 19700 Allendale Avenue (City Hall Corporation Yard)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a
wireless telecommunication antenna on a new 92 foot tall light pole. The pole would initially
include six antennas and could be a co-location for additional antennas and equipment. The
equipment would be located at the base of the pole and would be screened by a slatted fence. The
maximum radio-frequency exposure level was calculated at .026% of the public exposure limit
set by the Federal Communications Commission.
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. If you challenge a
decision of the Planning Commission, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the Public Hearing.
This notice has been sent to all owners of property within 500 feet of the project that is the subject
of this notice. The City uses the official roll produced by the County Assessor’s office annually, in
preparing its notice mailing lists. In some cases, out-of-date information or difficulties with the U.S.
Postal Service may result in notices not being delivered to all residents potentially affected by a
project. If you believe that your neighbors would be interested in the project described in this
notice, we encourage you to provide them with a copy of this notice. This will ensure that everyone
in your Community has as much information as possible concerning this project.
Cynthia McCormick
Assistant Planner
(408) 868-1230
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Radius Notification Parcel Report
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38933007 ,
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38933008 ,
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38933020 13832 YERBA SANTA CT WONG WARREN AND CATHY 13832 YERBA SANTA CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38933021 ,
38933021 13800 YERBA SANTA CT BROWDER EDWARD H AND PATRICIA 13800 YERBA SANTA CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38933022 ,
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38933025 13897 YERBA SANTA CT HUANG SUNG-CHI ET AL 13897 YERBA SANTA CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38933027 SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DIST.,
38943002 19389 KERWIN RANCH CT MAHAJANI AMOL AND VISHAKHA
TRU
19389 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943003 19363 KERWIN RANCH CT SELVI ROBERT D AND SANDRA A 19363 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943004 19337 KERWIN RANCH CT FREIMAN RHODA TRUSTEE 19337 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943005 19313 KERWIN RANCH CT CHUANG YIN-CHI AND CHING C 19313 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943007 ,
38943007 13676 RONNIE WY MARSH ANTHONY E AND NANCY M
TR
13676 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943008 ,
38943008 13684 RONNIE WY GIOMI RICHARD G AND MYUNG SOOK 13684 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943009 ,
38943009 13690 RONNIE WY YANG CHARLES I-CHANG AND TRACY13690 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943010 ,
38943010 13696 RONNIE WY SPEARS ROBERT S JR AND BARON A 13696 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943011 13693 RONNIE WY BANK OF AMERICA N A TRUSTEE ET 600 WILSHIRE BL LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
38943012 13681 RONNIE WY KOERBER GEORGE J 13681 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943013 13675 RONNIE WY DE VERA IRAIDA Q 13675 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943014 13669 RONNIE WY SHASHIDHAR AND SMITA THAKUR 13669 RONNIE WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943016 19360 KERWIN RANCH CT GONZALEZ JERRYL F AND JOSE M 19360 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
GEO10 84
Parcel Number Parcel Address Owner Name Owner Address Owner City, State Zip
38943017 19336 KERWIN RANCH CT HAMMETT JOHN D AND KELLY 19336 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943018 19312 KERWIN RANCH CT HAMID GUL AND ADEEBA 19312 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943019 19288 KERWIN RANCH CT JU PETER C AND CHEN JAN-MAE TR 19288 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943020 19264 KERWIN RANCH CT KUFIS JAMES C AND CAROLLYN M T 19264 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943021 19240 KERWIN RANCH CT CHANG CHEIN LING AND HSUE THER 19240 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943022 19241 KERWIN RANCH CT WANG FU-HWA AND LING-YUN 19241 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943023 19265 KERWIN RANCH CT KHOJASTEH ATA TRUSTEE & ET AL 19265 KERWIN RANCH CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
38943024 CITY OF SARATOGA ,
38943025 13777 FRUITVALE AV CITY OF SARATOGA 13777 FRUITVALE AVE SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325015 ,
39325015 19541 TWEED CT VITEK MARY J 19541 TWEED CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325016 19540 TWEED CT LUOH HARRISON AND DIANA TRUSTE 19540 TWEED CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325017 19520 TWEED CT TANG GEORGE H AND YUET-LING 19520 TWEED CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325018 19490 SCOTLAND DR AHGHARI SIAMAK AND FATHI SOUDA P O BOX 9667 SAN JOSE, CA 95157
39325019 19474 SCOTLAND DR CHEN RON B AND LIN SU-MING I 19474 SCOTLAND DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325020 13517 SARATOGA AV SIU NANCY L AND FRANCIS C 13517 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325021 13533 SARATOGA AV FABRI-PETERSON ANNETTE C TRUST P. O. BOX 3106 ALPINE, WY 83128
39325024 ,
39325024 SARATOGA AV ST ANDREWS PARISH RE CT WARD V PO BOX 2789 SARATOGA, CA 95070
39325027 ,
39325027 13601 SARATOGA AV ST ANDREWS PARISH RE CT WARD V PO BOX 2789 SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336003 ,
39336003 19818 MERRIBROOK DR WRIGHT KELVIN AND DZUNG T 19818 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336004 ,
39336004 SANTA CLARA COUNTY SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336005 ,
39336005 CALIFORNIA STATE OF SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336006 ,
39336006 19814 MERRIBROOK DR GRANT DARLENE G AND GLENN D 19814 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336007 ,
39336007 MERRIBROOK DR GRANT GLENN D AND DARLENE G 19814 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336008 ,
39336008 MERRIBROOK DR MC COLLUM JOHN L AND SHERRY H 19810 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336009 ,
39336009 19810 MERRIBROOK DR RUEMMLER 19810 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
GEO10 85
Parcel Number Parcel Address Owner Name Owner Address Owner City, State Zip
39336010 ,
39336010 19806 MERRIBROOK DR SRINIVASAN VARA & NIRMAL 19806 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336011 ,
39336011 MERRIBROOK DR RUSSELL ROBERT L AND LOIS L TR 19806 MERRIBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336025 ,
39336025 19722 CRESTBROOK DR MUNCE CAROLINE B TRUSTEE 19722 CRESTBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336026 19708 CRESTBROOK DR WU PHILIP LIFU AND CHEN CHYONG 19708 CRESTBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336027 19694 CRESTBROOK DR WILLIAMSON CLIFTON J AND KIMBE 19694 CRESTBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336028 19680 CRESTBROOK DR PUDER HELEN M 19680 CRESTBROOK DR SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336029 13665 ROSSMERE CT WENZEL JAMES G AND ELAINE A TR 13665 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336030 13671 ROSSMERE CT HSIEH LI-LIN AND DAITZ 13671 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336031 ,
39336031 13675 ROSSMERE CT VISWANATHAN ASHA TRUSTEE 13675 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336032 ,
39336032 13680 ROSSMERE CT ATKIN MICHAEL F AND CAROLE F T 13680 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336033 ,
39336033 13685 ROSSMERE CT BURDEN QUENTIN H AND SHIRLEY J 13685 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336034 ,
39336034 13690 ROSSMERE CT ANDERSON ROLFE C AND SHOLEH H 13690 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336035 13695 ROSSMERE CT BABIENCO ALLORIE W TTEE & LIFE 13695 ROSSMERE CT SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336036 ,
39336036 13701 SARATOGA AV YOSHIDA RALPH T AND FLORA M TR 13701 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39336037 CALARCO RICHARD A AND TANDRA 13701 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39345001 ,
39345001 13735 SARATOGA AV FITZSIMMONS COLLEEN M 13735 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39345004 ,
39345004 SARATOGA AV FITZSIMMONS COLLEEN M 13735 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39715017 19700 ALLENDALE AV SARATOGA CITY OF ALLENDALE AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39715018 14000 FRUITVALE AVE FARMERS MARKET ASSOCATION ,
39715018 14000 FRUITVALE AVE WEST VALLEY JT COMMUNITY COLLE14000 FRUITVALE AVE SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730010 13780 SARATOGA AV HAQUE PROMOD AND DORCAS
TRUSTE
13780 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730018 ,
39730018 SARATOGA AV S C V W D SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730024 13820 SARATOGA AV CHEUNG VINCENT W AND LILY W 13820 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730028 ,
GEO10 86
Parcel Number Parcel Address Owner Name Owner Address Owner City, State Zip
39730028 SARATOGA AV S C V W D SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730043 13818 SARATOGA AV WISDOM JERALD E AND JENNIFER T 13818 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730046 ,
39730046 13830 SARATOGA AV SOUSA WILLIAM P JR AND JULIA R 13830 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730047 ,
39730047 13718 SARATOGA AV ROMAN CATHOLIC WELFARE CORP OF13724 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730049 13846 SARATOGA AV PECK JAMES R AND JULIE TRUSTEE 13846 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730053 ,
39730053 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA CITY OF SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730053 13025 SARATOGA AVE SAN JOSE WATER COMPANY 1265 S. BASCOM AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95128
39730053 13650 SARATOGA AVE CITY OF SARATOGA 13777 FRUITVALE AVE SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730054 ,
39730054 13840 SARATOGA AVENUE JOHN AND DEB CANTELMO 13840 SARATOGA AVENUE SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730055 ,
39730055 13838 SARATOGA AV FORD BARRY AND PATRICIA TRUSTE 1050 SARATOGA AV SAN JOSE, CA 95129
39730060 ,
39730060 13925 FRUITVALE AV SARATOGA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 13925 FRUITVALE AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730061 ALLENDALE AV UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ALLENDALE AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730062 13810 SARATOGA AV WANG YUNG SHU AND ALYCE S C TR 13810 SARATOGA AV SARATOGA, CA 95070
39730063 13800 SARATOGA AV TUTTLE JEFFREY D 2150 NORTHFIRST ST UNIT 101 SAN JOSE, CA 95131
39734008 ,
39734008 13986 SHADOW OAKS WY MARIANI LOUIS J JR AND ROSE E 13986 SHADOW OAKS WY SARATOGA, CA 95070
39734009 ,
39734009 13974 SHADOW OAKS WY VALENZUELA ROBERTO AND VIRGINI 9775 TAPESTRY DR GILROY, CA 95020
Affected Parcels 126
GEO10 87