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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday,February 13, 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 January 23, 2008
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 February 7, 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 #MOD080001 (51003012) Labio –15211 Bellecourt Drive: The applicant requests a
Modification to a previously approved Design Review application. The modification is for a 110 square
foot addition to a 6,008 square foot house approved by the Planning Commission on July 11, 2007. The
proposal includes demolition of the existing 2,364 sq. ft. residence. The maximum proposed impervious
coverage is 35% of the site. The maximum height of the proposed buildings is 26 feet. The lot size is
45,784 square feet, and the site is zoned R140,000. (Heather Bradley)
2. APPLICATION #MOD070003, CUP080001 (51722072) Arimilli, 15400 Peach Hill Road: The
applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an eight foot tall, 97 square feet Cabana
within the rear yard setback and modifications to an approved Design Review application. Modifications
includes 1) altering the layout of the driveway near the front entrance to avoid conflict with existing water
meters, 2) proposed rear yard landscaping to include concrete patios, swimming pool, and pond, 3)
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construction of the cabana, and 4) the removal of five trees (including three Oak trees) to accommodate the
revised driveway location and the removal of one Eucalyptus tree for the construction of the cabana. The
property is zoned R140,000. (Chris Riordan)
3. APPLICATION #ADR070022 (39338007) Bijan/Sangam, 13574 Howen Drive The applicant
requests Design Review approval to demolish the existing second floor of the approximately 3,217 square
foot residence and construct a new second floor. The existing second floor is approximately 457 square
feet and the proposed second floor is approximately 498 square feet. Changes to windows, siding, and a
new roof are also proposed. The lot size is approximately 11,270 square feet, and the site is located in the
R110,000 zoning district. Design Review approval is required pursuant to Saratoga Municipal Code
Section 1545.060. (Shweta Bhatt)
4. APPLICATION# CUP070001 (38614016) Metro PCS, 12768 Saratoga Avenue The applicant is
requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to locate a wireless facility at the Presbyterian Church near the
intersection of Cox Avenue and Saratoga Avenue. The project consists of a new cross structure with
concealed antennas and a new equipment cabinet enclosed in a shed. The lot size is approximately 3.74
acres and the site is zoned R110,000. (Shweta Bhatt)
DIRECTORS ITEM:
City Council will be having a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on March 19, 2008.
COMMISSION ITEMS:
None
COMMUNICATIONS
None
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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) 8681269 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
35.10235.104 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 February 7,
2008 at the office of the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and was available for
public review at that location. The agenda is also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us
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