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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Vice-Chair Mary-Lynne Bernald, Manny Cappello, Joyce Hlava, David Reis, Douglas Robertson,
Linda Rodgers, and Chair Yan Zhao
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 23, 2009
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 8, 2009
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 PDR 09-0022 / PSP 09-0003 (389-12-019) Ko Architects, 18770 – 18860 Cox Avenue
- The applicant is requesting Design Review (PDR) approval for remodel and facade improvement of the
Quito Village Shopping Center. The existing buildings will be painted with neutral earth tone colors. The
courtyard area will be updated with new pavers, seating, and a fountain. Two existing buildings will be
updated with new store fronts and wood stain finished doors. The applicant is also requesting a Sign Permit
(PSP) for a master sign program for the shopping center. (Cynthia McCormick)
2. APPLICATION CUP 09-0014 / PDR 09-0015 (386-30-039) Time-Space Investment Development
LLC., 12230 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - The applicant is requesting Design Review (PDR) and a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an indoor swimming facility in the Commercial-Visitor (CV) zoning
district. The facility would operate in an existing building that will be reduced in size to accommodate 50
parking spaces. A parking and circulation study and traffic impact analysis was completed for the project to
determine the recommended number of parking spaces for the proposed use. (Cynthia McCormick)
3. APPLICATION CUP 09-0004 (393-02-005) Alex Du Von, 20398 Blauer Drive
4. - The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new daycare center in the Professional
Administrative (PA) zoning district. As proposed, the program would serve a maximum of 4 employees
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and 56 students at any one time. The facility would operate in an existing 5,000 square foot building. The
property has 14 available parking spaces including one (1) handicap space.
5. (Cynthia McCormick)
DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, October 28, 2009at 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 8,
2009 , 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 23, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Vice-Chair Mary-Lynne Bernald, Manny Cappello, Joyce Hlava, David Reis, Douglas Robertson,
Linda Rodgers, and Chair Yan Zhao
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 9, 2009 (Approved 6:0, (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 17, 2009
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 FER09-0005 (397-18-071) Thakur, 14900 Baranga Lane - The applicant is also
requesting Design Review approval for a fence exception to replace an existing six foot high wood fence
with a six foot high wrought iron fence within the front yard setback. The color and material would match
the existing outdoor railing of the main residence. The lot is approximately 1.28 acres in size and is located
in the R-1-40,000 zoning district. (Michael Fossati) (Approved, 7:0)
2. APPLICATION APPC09-0001 (510-06-021) Keyashian, 21990 Via Regina - The appellant is appealing
the approval of a Tree Removal Permit. The permit approved the removal of four coast live oaks. (Kate
Bear) (Approved the resolution and denied the appeal, 7:0)
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DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING – ADJOURNED 8:45 PM
- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 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 17,
2009, 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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