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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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 September 10, 2014
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.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application ELN14-0010; 13715 Quito Road / 389-25-051; Shuly Dagon / Jessica Aviles. The applicant is
proposing a 499 square foot addition to a legal non-conforming structure. The applicant is not proposing any
modifications to the non-conforming side of the home and the addition will conform to City Code. Staff Contact:
Cindy McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-042 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 PDR14-0012; 18844 Dundee Avenue / 389-17-041; Deepak Sharma and Ana Stefan / Michelle
Miner Design. The applicant requests Design Review approval to construct a new 2-story home,
approximately 22 feet—six inches in height. The 3,185 square foot home would include 2,400 square feet
on the first story and 785 square feet on the second story. The 1,975 square foot basement does not count
towards the maximum allowable floor area. Staff Contact: Cindy McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-030 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
2. Application PDR14-0019; 15335 Via Colina / 397-10-001; Gregory Howell. The applicant is proposing a
new 22 foot tall, 6,078 square foot single-story home on a 44,439 square foot lot. The project meets all
required setbacks, height, floor area, and lot coverage restrictions. The existing home, accessory structures
and pool will be demolished. Staff Contact: Cindy McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-043 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
3. Applications PDR13-0026, GRE14-0001, ARB13-0069; 22700 Mount Eden (503-10-006); Goetting - The
project applicant is requesting Design Review approval to construct a new 6,942 square foot two story
single-family home with a 2,202 square foot basement and a 600 square foot one story detached secondary
dwelling unit. The project also includes a grading exception for 8,468 cubic yards of grading which
includes 1,330 cubic yards to construct the basement. The net size area is 3.83 acres or 166,835 square feet
and is zoned HR (Hillside Residential). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408)868-1235
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-025 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
4. Application PDR14-0003 and CUP14-0001; 14521 & 14523 Big Basin Way (503-24-020/027); Cutler –
The applicant is requesting approval for a Initial Study / Negative Declaration, Design Review, Conditional
Use Permit, and Lot Line Adjustment for two commercial lots located at 14521 and 14523 Big Basin Way.
The project includes the remodel of an existing structure (14521 Big Basin Way) and restaurant (14523 Big
Basin Way). 14521 Big Basin will be rehabilitated and remodeled for a wine bar / restaurant use. One
residential apartment will be attached and constructed at the rear of the building. 14523 Big Basin will be
remodeled to include an office space, restaurant, and two apartment units. An additional story will be
constructed on top of 14523 Big Basin in order to accommodate one of the apartment units. Staff Contact:
Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Approve Resolution No. 14-045 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
5. Application PDR11-0003 & VAR11-0001; 21794 Heber Way (503-31-067) – The project is a Design
Review and Variance to construct a new two-story residence with a three-car garage on a hillside lot. The
height will be no taller than 26 feet from average grade. The variance is required because the applicant is
proposing a 97 foot front setback (when 131 foot setback is required) and a 20 foot and 30 foot side setback
(when a 45 foot side setback is required). Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-045 approving Design Review PDR11-0003 and Variance 11-0001 subject to
conditions of approval.
PLANNING STAFF/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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