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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 08, 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 24, 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 ELN14-0008; 20201 Cherry Lane (386-54-045); Bhatnagar – The applicant is requesting the
addition of 663 sq. ft. to an existing legal non-conforming structure. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408)
868-1212.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-046 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 ZOA14-0001; 20400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (517-10-015, 517-10-009, 517-10-034); Our
Lady of Fatima Villa. The applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Amendment to add a Planned-
Combined District (P-C) zoning overlay to three adjoining parcels with an underlying residential zoning
designation of R1-10,000. The applicant is also proposing to add 11 new parking spaces by increasing the
impervious parking area by approximately 2,312 square feet. The requested changes would require the
removal of six ordinance protected trees. The City Arborist has recommended removal of one additional
tree due to its condition. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-031 recommending the City Council approve the zoning amendment subject to
conditions of approval.
2. Application PDR14-0008; 14011 Pike Road (503-30-011) Jacob & Pernille Bruun-Jensen - The applicant
requests Design Review approval to construct an approximately 2,890 square foot first and second story
addition to an existing 1,693 square foot one-story single-family home. No trees are proposed for removal.
The net site area is 2.96 acres and is zoned Hillside Residential. Staff Contact: Chris Riordan (408)868-
1235
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 14-047 approving Design Review PDR14-0008 subject to conditions of approval.
PLANNING STAFF/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
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
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