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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Commissioners Sunil Ahuja (arrived 7:09 pm), 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
Sandy Baily, Senior Project Manager
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSION & PUBLIC
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 9, 2015
Action:
FITZSIMMONS/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 MINUTES. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: AHUJA
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.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Application ELN15-0011; 12933 Regan Lane (393-01-020); Sedar Bedem - The applicant is proposing an
addition of 721 sq. ft. to a legal non-conforming one-story single-family residence located at 12933 Regan
Lane. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati 408-868-1212
Action:
HLAVA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-044 APPROVING THE
PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA,
ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN. NOES: NONE. RECUSED: WALIA.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
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 MOD15-0007, 12850 Saratoga Avenue (Westhope Presbyterian Church) (386-14-016);
Bougachouch - The applicant is requesting a modification of an existing Conditional Use Permit in order to
operate a large-daycare and preschool facility on the premises of Westhope Presbyterian Church. The
maximum enrollment of such facility will be no more than 15 children. Staff Contact: Sandy L. Baily
(408)868-1235
Action:
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-043 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 ZOA15-0009 (CITYWIDE) - The City Council has requested that the Planning Commission
provide a recommendation regarding a revised Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (Article 15-47) due
to newly adopted State requirements. The State requirements increase water efficiency standards for new
and retrofitted landscapes through more efficient systems, greywater usage, on site storm water capture and
by limiting the portion of new or significantly modified landscapes that can be covered in turf. Staff
Contact: Sandy Bailey (408)868-1235.
Action:
HLAVA/WALIA MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO A DATE UNCERTAIN AND RE-
ADVERTISE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS,
HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE
3. Application SUB10-0001 / ENV10-0001; Mt. Eden Road (503-13-127;128); Irany and Karr - The property
owners of a vacant parcel on Mt. Eden Road have proposed a subdivision application to subdivide one lot
into two lots within the Hillside Zoning District.
Action:
WALIA/HLAVA MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, HLAVA, SMULLEN, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
WALIA MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 8:05 PM. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS,
HLAVA SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist III for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of
the Planning Commission was posted and available for public review on October 8, 2015 at the City of Saratoga,
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