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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, March 9, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Jill Hunter, Susie Nagpal, Linda Rodgers, Michael Schallop, Mike Uhl, Ruchi Zutshi
and Chair Mohammad Garakani
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: Draft Minutes from Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 2005.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – 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
Instruction to staff regarding actions on current Oral Communications.
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on March 3, 2005.
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
1. APPLICATION #04-133 (503-23-006) BURGOS/POLLARD – 14265 Burns Way; - At a public
hearing held on February 23, 2005 the Planning Commission, on a 5-2 vote, directed staff to
prepare a conditional resolution of approval for Design Review The applicant requested design
review approval to construct a two-story single-family residence and secondary dwelling unit.
The project includes the demolition of an existing one-story residence. The total floor area of the
proposed two-story residence and garage is 3,943 square feet. The floor area of the main floor is
2,608 square feet and the upper floor is 1,335 square feet. In addition, a 1,506 square foot basement
is proposed. A 1,018 square foot second dwelling unit is also proposed. The maximum height of
the proposed two-story residence is 26 feet. The lot size is 29,025 square feet and the site is
zoned R-1 15,000. The resolution is attached for adoption.
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.
2. APPLICATION # 04-339 (386-10-056 and 041) –Westgate Church, 18510 Prospect Road; -
Request for Design Review to expand the existing parking lot from 9 spaces to 48 spaces to
support the proposed expansion of the church on the adjacent parcel located in the City of San
Jose. (JOHN LIVINGSTONE)
3. APPLICATION # 04-347 (397-10-025) - JOSHI, 19327 Monte Vista Drive; - Request for
Design Review Approval to demolish the existing home and construct a one-story 6,054 square
foot home with a 2,239 square foot basement. The maximum height of the home will be
approximately 24.5 feet. The lot size is 43,645 square feet net and the site is zoned R-1-40,000.
(CHRISTY OOSTERHOUS)
4. APPLICATION # 04-376 (397-07-002) - YEN, 15040 El Quito Way; - Request for
Modification of Building Plans and Development Conditions to the previously approved Design
Review Application. The modifications include changes to the floor plan and design. The
proposed project will add approximately 1,784 square feet to the existing 4,232 square foot single
story house for a total floor area of 6,016 square feet. The gross lot size is 57,115 square feet and
zoned R-1-40,000. The maximum height of the residence will be approximately 24 feet. (JOHN
LIVINGSTONE)
DIRECTORS ITEM
- Brown Act and Due Process at Public Hearings training May 11, 2005, 5:00 p.m. with Richard
Taylor
COMMISSION ITEMS
- None
COMMUNICATIONS
- None
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 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, Kristin Borel, 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 March 3, 2005 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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