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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF NEW CHAIR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 28, 2012
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.
Oral Communications – 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, pursuant to Municipal Code 15-90.050 (b).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Capital Improvement Program/Finding of General Plan Consistency
Recommended action:
Adopt the attached resolution
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 12-0007; 22100 Mt. Eden Road (503-09-005); John and Tara Couch - The project is a
request for design review approval of a horse stable and grooms-quarters. The proposed floor area of the
two-story stable is 3,551 square feet and the proposed height is less than 23 feet. The proposed floor area of
the two-story grooms-quarters is 1,849 square feet and the proposed height is less than 22 feet. Staff
Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Resolution approving the Design Review
subject to conditions of approval and the Development Agreement dated April 4, 2012.
2. Application PDR10-0020; 13717 Fortuna Court (389-30-054); Houman Kerchgani / Jeremy Leach - The
applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new single-story home, approximately 20 feet in
height. The proposed floor area of the home is 4,049 square feet and the proposed lot coverage is 8,167
square feet. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Continue the item to the May 23, 2012 meeting.
3. Applications PDR12-0002 and CUP12-0002 / 14410 Big Basin Way (517-09-018) - The applicant is
requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit application to allow a financial institution at street level in
the CH-1 zoning district. The applicant is also requesting Design Review approval for changes to the
exterior of the building including a new elevator enclosure and building signage. Staff Contact: Michael
Fossati (408)868-1212
Recommended action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-012 approving the project subject to
conditions of approval.
4. Application PDR 10-0021 & SUB 11-0003 & CUP 12-0001; 14651 Big Basin Way (503-25-015); John and
Sue Kang / Tom Sloan - The applicant is requesting approval to replace an existing 2,430 square foot
building with a new 11,557 square foot mixed-use building. The new building would include three
residential condominium units, one apartment unit, 1,246 square feet of retail space, and a 7,090 square
foot basement parking garage. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-007 adopting the Negative
Declaration and approving the Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Map subject to the
conditions of approval.
5. Application MOD11-0002; 12341 Saratoga Creek Drive (386-21-039); Saratoga Woods Community
Association - The applicant is requesting modifications of conditions of approval for an existing
Conditional Use Permit allowing the use of a private recreational area by the Saratoga Woods Community
Association; Staff Contact: Christopher A. Riordan (408)868-1235.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution modifying the conditions of approval
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT TO THE NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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.
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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
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