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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Commissioners Sunil Ahuja, Leonard Almalech, Wendy Chang, Kookie
Fitzsimmons, Joyce Hlava, Dede Smullen, Tina Walia, Chair Leonard Almalech
ABSENT None
ALSO PRESENT Erwin Ordoñez, Community Development Director
Michael Fossati, Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 27, 2015
Action
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO CONTINUTE THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 24, 2015 MEETING.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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.
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.
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 PDR14-0028/; 20455 Herriman Avenue / 386-26-070; Verizon Wireless - The applicant is
requesting Design Review approval to install a new cellular telecommunications facility on an existing
building at Saratoga Presbyterian Church located at 20455 Herriman Avenue. The panel antennas will be
located within a new ten foot tall cupola to be constructed on the roof of the 31.6 feet tall classroom
building. The ground mounted electrical equipment will be located at the northwest corner of the church
building in a fenced courtyard and will not be visible from offsite. Staff Contact: Chris Riordan (408)868-
1235
Action:
HLAVA/SMULLEN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-017 APPROVING THE
PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA,
ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2. Application PDR14-0027/ARB14-0056; 14800 Montalvo Road (517-20-005); David Britt on behalf of
Stuart Wells - The applicant is requesting approval for a new 25 foot tall, 4,970 square foot two-story home
with a basement. Planning Commission design review is required because the project consists of a new
two-story residence. Seven protected trees are being proposed for removal. Staff Contact: Justin Shiu,
(408)868-1230.
Action:
WALIA/HLAVA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-027 APPROVING THE PROJECT
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH,
CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE.
3. Application MOD15-0003 – 20440 Arbeleche Lane (397-27-029) Asgari / Lokzadeh – A four unit multi-
family apartment/townhome development was approved on June 26, 2013 at 20440 Arbeleche Lane. The
applicant has requested a one year (12 month) extension on the previously approved project. Staff Contact:
Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Action:
SMULLEN/CHANG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-026 APPROVING THE
PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA,
ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
4. Application PDR13-0013, ZOA13-0013, ENV13-0005; 19550 Prospect Road / 386-35-069; Church of the
Ascension Parish - The applicant has applied for a Negative Declaration and a Zoning Amendment to add a
Planned-Combined Zoning District (P-C) to a 7.5 acre parcel and an application for design review to
construct a 4,344 square feet single-story priest residence (rectory) at the Church of the Ascension Parish
campus located at 19550 Prospect Road. The rectory would have the architectural style of a one story
single-family residence and would be located in an existing lawn area at the corner of Miller Avenue and
Ascension Way. Staff Contact: Chris Riordan(408)868-1235
Action:
HLAVA/SMULLEN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-021 WITH CHANGES TO
THE CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL.
- Modify the square footage of the rectory as listed in the resolution and staff report from 4,344 square
feet to 3,775 feet and the overall site coverage is to be reduced to reflect the change.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN,
WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ADJOURNMENT
WALIA MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 10:00 PM. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG,
FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.