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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday,January 9, 2008 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Manny Cappello, Rishi Kumar, Robert Kundtz, Susie Nagpal, Linda Rodgers, Yan Zhao and Chair
Joyce Hlava
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MINUTES: Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of December 12, 2007
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three 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 COMMUNICATIONSPLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTION TO STAFF:
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 3, 2008
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 1590.050 (b).
CONSENT CALENDAR:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. Applicants/Appellants 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. Applicant/Appellants and their representatives have a
total of five minutes maximum for closing statements.
1. APPLICATION #07366 (50369012) Keyashian; 21818 Via Regina (Continued to the January 23,
2008 meeting) The applicant requests Design Review approval to add 1,977 square feet to the existing
upper floor and/convert 1,707 square feet to the existing basement creating a lower floor. The total floor
area of the new house will be 5,677 square feet. The maximum height of the proposed building will not
exceed the 26foot height limit. The maximum impervious coverage will not exceed the allowable 25% of
the net site area. The lot size is approximately 53,562 square feet, and the site is located in the HR zoning
district. Design Review approval is required pursuant to Saratoga Municipal Code Section 1545.060.
(Heather Bradley)
2. APPLICATION# PDR070011(38643006) Yongjian Wang; 19278 Bellwood Drive (Continued from
the December 12, 2007 meeting): The applicant request Design Review approval to remove an existing
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859 square foot second story of an existing twostory singlefamily residence and replace it with a new 859
square foot second story addition in approximately the same location. The residence will not exceed 26
feet in height. The net lot size is 14,712 square feet. The site is zoned R112,500. (Chris Riordan)
3. APPLICATION # PDR070017 (50368007) Miller; 14098 Palomino Way –The applicant request
Design Review approval to remove an existing 1,320 square foot second story of an existing twostory
singlefamily residence and replace it with a new 1,690 square foot second story addition in approximately
the same location. The project also includes demolition of an existing garage and carport, construction of a
new 466 square foot detached garage and a 370 square foot addition to the existing lower floor. The
residence will not exceed 26 feet in height. The net lot size is 54,075 square feet. The site is zoned R1
40,000. Design Review approval by the Planning Commission is required pursuant to Saratoga Municipal
Code Section 1545.060. (Chris Riordan)
4. APPLICATION #07029 (39725009) Maesumi, 13921 River Ranch Circle: The applicant requests
Design Review approval to demolish the existing home and shed and construct a new twostory home. The
total floor area of the proposed residence and garage will be approximately 4,355 square feet. The net lot
size is approximately 18,839 square feet and the site is zoned R110,000. (Suzanne Thomas)
5. APPLICATION #MOD070002 (39708091) Shadman, 15219 Sobey Road – The applicant requests a
Modification of Design Review Approval to modify an application approved by the Planning Commission
at the October 13, 2004 hearing. The original approval was for a new singlestory dwelling consisting of
5,677 square feet of floor area and a partial basement. Proposed changes include, but are not limited to:
eliminating shutters, eliminating divided lites on some windows, relocating chimneys, relocated fireplaces,
and modifying a trellis on the rear façade. The gross lot size is approximately 46,082 square feet and the
site is located in the R140,000 zoning district. (Shweta Bhatt)
6. APPLICATION #MOD 070001 (39727010) Pichetti/Cahoon, 18935 Hayfield Court: The applicant
requests modifications to an approved Design Review approval. Modifications include, but are not limited
to, the addition of stone to the front façade, the alteration of proposed home’s placement on the site, the
rotation of the garage, and additional windows on the right elevation. The property is zoned R140,000.
(Shweta Bhatt)
7. APPLICATION #PDR070001 (51001016) Khouja/Ramirez, 15211 Hume Drive – The applicant
requests Design Review and Conditional Use Permit approval to demolish the existing home and construct
a new twostory home. The proposed structure will be twostory with a full basement and require a height
exception to allow for adherence to the Queen Anne architectural style. A detached pool house is also
proposed at a height of approximately 18feet 9inches. The gross lot size is 55,503 square feet, and the
site is zoned R120,000. (Shweta Bhatt)
8. APPLICATION# ZOA070003 (City Wide) Neglected Properties Ordinance (Continued from the
December 12, 2007 meeting): The Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance to set standards
for the minimum level of maintenance of private property in Saratoga. The ordinance would establish
standards for (1) general property maintenance (e.g., overgrown vegetation, unsecured structures, or
conditions of deterioration or disrepair that creates a substantial adverse impact on neighboring properties),
(2) single family residential use landscaping, (3) multifamily residential use landscaping, and (3) parkstrips
between sidewalks and City streets. The ordinance would also specify enforcement and appeals
procedures. (John Livingstone)
DIRECTORS ITEM:
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COMMISSION ITEMS:
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COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 8681269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to
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35.10235.104 ADA Title II).
Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist for the City of Saratoga, declare that the
foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga was posted on January 3,
2008 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for
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