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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Joyce Hlava, Rishi Kumar, Robert Kundtz, Susie Nagpal, Linda Rodgers, Yan Zhao and Chair Manny
Cappello
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
MINUTES:
Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 24, 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 COMMUNICATIONS- PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTION TO STAFF:
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA:
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on October 2, 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 15-90.050 (b).
CONSENT CALENDAR:
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 #CUP08-0009 (503-68-007) – MILLER, 14098 PALOMINO WAY - The applicant
requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the installation of a generator to provide an emergency
backup power supply for an existing single-family residence. The generator is to be located adjacent to the
north side of the residence on an existing concrete patio. The generator will be surrounded by a wood
enclosure that would screen the generator from view as well as provide noise reduction. The lot is 54,075
gross square feet in size and is zoned R-1-40,000. (Christopher Riordan)
2. APPLICATION #PDR07-0008 (389-25-012) – BRENNAN, 18605 LYONS COURT - The applicant
requests Design Review approval to add a second floor to the existing single story residence. The proposal
includes an approximately 594 square foot second-story addition, and a 251 square foot first floor addition
to the existing 2,189 square foot residence (including garage). The total proposed floor area would be
approximately 3,034 square feet (including garage). The maximum height of the proposed building will not
exceed the 26-foot height limit. The maximum impervious coverage will not exceed the allowable 60% of
the net site area. The lot size is approximately 8,150 square feet, located in the R-1-10,000 zoning district.
Design Review approval is required pursuant to Saratoga Municipal Code Section 15-45.060 (Heather
Bradley)
DIRECTORS ITEM:
COMMISSION ITEMS:
COMMUNICATIONS:
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING:
- Wednesday, October 22, 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) 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).
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 October 2,
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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