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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2015
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSION & PUBLIC
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters
not on this agenda. 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.
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.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
1. FCC Rule Changes for Wireless Facility Collocation
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application ELN15-0007;18950 Cyril Place /386-20-038; Jacintha & Vach Kompella; The applicant is
requesting approval of an Expansion of a Legal Non-Conforming residence to remodel an existing single-family
home which encroaches into the exterior side setback. The site is 10,000 square feet and is zoned R-1-10,000. Staff
Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235.
Recommended action: Adopt Resolution No. 15-015 approving the major alteration subject to conditions of approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. Applicants 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. Applicants and their representatives have a total of five minutes maximum for closing
statements.
1. Application PDR15-0004; Utility Pole Near 19848 Prospect Road (386-26-070); Verizon Wireless - The
applicant is requesting approval for the installation of a Small Cell wireless antenna and associated
equipment on an existing utility pole located on the south side of Prospect Road, near 19848 Prospect
Road. The installation includes one antenna on a pole top extension, three Radio Remote Units (RRU’s),
one ground mounted cabinet, an electrical meter, and associated cabling. The height of the utility pole with
the antenna would increase from approximately 45 feet to 54 feet. The antenna and associated equipment
would be painted “Mesa Brown” in order to match the existing utility pole. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati
(408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Approve Resolution No. 15-012 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
2. Application PDR15-0006; Utility Pole Near 19700 Prospect Road (386-35-070); Verizon Wireless - The
applicant is requesting approval for the installation of a Small Cell wireless antenna and associated
equipment on an existing utility pole located on the south side of Prospect Road, near Congregation Beth
David & Church of the Ascension. The installation includes one antenna on a pole top extension; three
Radio Remote Units (RRU’s), one ground mounted cabinet, an electrical meter, and associated cabling.
The height of the utility pole with the antenna would increase from approximately 43 feet to 52 feet. The
antenna and associated equipment would be painted “Mesa Brown” in order to match the existing utility
pole. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Approve Resolution No. 15-013 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
3. Application PDR15-0005; Utility Pole Near Prospect Road and West of Kristy Lane (Right-of-Way);
Verizon Wireless - The applicant is requesting approval for the installation of a Small Cell wireless antenna
and associated equipment on an existing utility pole located on the south side of Prospect Road and west
side of Kristy Lane. The installation includes one antenna on a pole top extension; three Radio Remote
Units (RRU’s), one ground mounted cabinet, an electrical meter, and associated cabling. The height of the
utility pole with the antenna would increase from approximately 43 feet to 52 feet. The antenna and
associated equipment would be painted “Mesa Brown” in order to match the existing utility pole. Staff
Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Approve Resolution No. 15-014 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
4. Application PDR14-0027/ARB14-0056; 14800 Montalvo Road (517-20-005); David Britt on behalf of
Stuart Wells - The applicant is requesting approval for a new 25 foot tall, 4,970 square foot two-story home
with a basement. Planning Commission design review is required because the project consists of a new
two-story residence. Seven protected trees are being proposed for removal. Staff Contact: Justin Shiu,
(408)868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 15-0016 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
COMMISSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist III for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of
the Planning Commission was posted and available for public review on May 7, 2015 at the City of Saratoga,
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