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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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 October 9, 2013
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
Application ELN13-0004; 14270 Paul Avenue (503-27-059); Tseng - The applicant is proposing an alteration to a
legal non-conforming structure. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 13-039 approving the project 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 PDR 13-0012; Saratoga Vista Avenue (393-39-025); Li / Timeline Design - The applicant
requests Design Review approval to construct a new 3,686 square foot two-story home on a vacant lot.
Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 13-035 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
2. Application VAR13-0001 & MOD13-0009; 20951 Canyon View (503-28-008); Nader Sarnevesht - The
applicant requests Variance approval for recently constructed retaining walls with heights greater than three
feet within the front setback area and greater than five feet in height elsewhere on site. The applicant is also
requesting Design Review of minor architectural modifications to the exterior of the structure that were not
originally approved by the Planning Commission. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235
Recommended action:
Adopt Resolution No. 13-030 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
3. Application ZOA13-0009(City wide)- Sign Ordinance modification acknowledging the Median Banner
Policy adopted by Council. The draft ordinance modifies Sections 15-30.050 and 15-30.060 of Chapter 15
(Zoning) of the Saratoga City Code. Staff Contact: Brian Babcock (408)868-1275
Recommended action:
Approve the attached resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance that modifies
Sections 15-30.050 and 15-30.060 of Chapter 15 (Zoning) of the Saratoga City Code.
4. Application GPA13-0004; (503-82-006, 503-19-122, 517-08-0478) City of Saratoga – The City of Saratoga
is requesting that the Planning Commission review corrections to the General Plan and Zoning designations
for the aforementioned properties that were inadvertently modified and make a recommendation to City
Council. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212
Recommended action:
Move to continued to the project to the November, 12, 2013 PC meeting.
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Planning
Commission by City Staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community
Development at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the
Planning Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City website at
www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of agenda are available for public review
at the Community Development Department at the time they are distributed to the Planning Commission.
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).
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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 October 17, 2013 at the City of Saratoga,
13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
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