HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-2011 Planning Commission PacketTable of Contents
Agenda 2
September 28, 2011
Action MInutes 4
APPLICATION PDR10-0018 (Right-of-Way) Verizon Wireless
c/o NSA Wireless, Highway 9, North of Farwell Avenue.
Staff Report 6
Att. 1 - Request for Continuance 7
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, October 12, 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 September 28, 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 October 6, 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. APPLICATION PDR10-0018 (Right-of-Way) Verizon Wireless c/o NSA Wireless, Highway 9, North
of Farwell Avenue. - The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the installation of three
wireless telecommunication antennas and the construction of an equipment shelter to be placed on
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, north of Farwell Avenue. The proposed three antennas would be attached to two
eight foot crossbars and be placed approximately 30 feet above natural grade on the existing 44 foot
wooden utility pole. The proposed equipment structure would be seven feet tall and approximately 240 sq.
ft. in size and used to screen the mechanical equipment. The equipment structure would be constructed of
pressure treated pine wood, decorative lattice, galvanized steel fence posts and painted forest green. The
structure would be surrounded with 22 “toyon shrubs” to establish visual consistency with the neighboring
vegetation. The proposed location is within the R-1-40,000 zoning district. The applicant requested to
continue this item to the November 9, 2011 meeting. (Michael Fossati, Planner)
DIRECTORS ITEM
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COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, October 26, 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 October 6,
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 e-mail, please send your e-mail address to planning@saratoga.ca.us
NOTE: To view previous Planning Commission meetings anytime, go the City Video Archives at
www.saratoga.ca.us
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners – Vice-Chair Tina K. Walia, Mary-Lynne Bernald, Pragati Grover, Joyce Hlava, David Reis and Yan
Zhao
ABSENT
Commissioner Robertson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 2011 (Approved 5:0:1(Hlava –
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 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 September 22, 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. APPLICATION 04-016 (517-22-108) Frisone, Vacant Lot on Wildcat Road - The applicant requests
Design Review approval to construct a new two-story residence on a vacant lot located on Piedmont Road
at Wildcat Creek. The application includes a 5,467 square foot residence with an approximately 551 square
foot garage, plus basement. The maximum height of the proposed building would not exceed the 26-foot
height limit. The maximum impervious coverage would not exceed the allowable 35% of the net site area.
A bridge is proposed to access the property from Piedmont Road across Wildcat Creek. Staff has prepared
a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA regulations prior to any Public Hearings approval on
the project. The lot size is approximately 2.21 net acres and is located in the R-1-40,000 zoning district.
Design Review approval is required pursuant to Saratoga Municipal Code Section 15-45.060. (Michael
Fossati) (Approved, 6:0)
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DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING – ADJOURNED 8:48 PM
- Wednesday, October 12, 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 September 22,
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 e-mail, please send your e-mail address to planning@saratoga.ca.us
NOTE: To view previous Planning Commission meetings anytime, go the City Video Archives at
www.saratoga.ca.us
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michael Fossati, Planner
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2011
ITEM: PDR11-0018 / Highway 9, North of Farwell
This item has been continued to a date certain (November 9, 2011 Planning Commission
Meeting).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the
installation of three wireless telecommunication antennas and the construction of an equipment
shelter to be placed on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, north of Farwell Avenue. The proposed three
antennas would be attached to two eight foot crossbars and be placed approximately 30 feet
above natural grade on the existing 44 foot wooden utility pole. The equipment structure would
be seven feet tall and approximately 180 sq. ft. in size and used to screen the mechanical
equipment (as proposed by Verizon Wireless at the September 24, 2011 public hearing). The
equipment structure would be constructed of pressure treated pine wood, decorative lattice,
galvanized steel fence posts and painted forest green. The structure would be surrounded with
22 “toyon shrubs” to establish visual consistency with the neighboring vegetation. The proposed
location is within the R-1-40,000 zoning district.
The applicant is preparing further modifications to the proposed structure. Those modifications
require review from Staff prior to any presentation to Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. E-mail from applicant requesting continuance
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