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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 22, 2012 (Approved, 5:0:2(Robertson
& Reis-abstain))
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.
Oral Communications – 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, pursuant to Municipal Code 15-90.050 (b).
PUBLIC HEARING
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 PDR 11-0021; 14422 Big Basin Way (517-09-017) MBA Architects & Klear - The applicant is
requesting approval of a Design Review application to construct a 3,994 square foot, 35-feet tall three story
office building located at 14422 Big Basin Way behind the Mint Leaf Restaurant. The existing two story
single family home will be removed. The existing driveway/alley would be remodeled into a landscape
courtyard to include an outdoor dining area for the Mint Leaf Restaurant. Staff Contact: Christopher
Riordan (408)868-1235
(Approved as amended with a change to the conditions: Section 2. Compliance with Plans. The
development shall be located and constructed to include those features, and only those features, as
shown on the Approved Plans dated February 27, 2012 denominated Exhibit "A" except that the faux
window on the side of the building facing Saratoga-Los Gatos Road shall be made of glass and not
tile. All proposed changes to the Approved Plans must be submitted in writing with plans showing
the changes, including a clouded set of plans highlighting the changes. Such changes shall be subject to
approval in accordance with Condition A.3, above. 6:1(Zhao))
2. Application PDR 10-0021 & SUB 11-0003 & CUP 12-0001; 14651 Big Basin Way (503-25-015); John and
Sue Kang / Tom Sloan - The applicant is requesting approval to replace an existing 2,430 square foot
building with a new 11,557 square foot mixed-use building. The new building would include three
residential condominium units, one apartment unit, 1,246 square feet of retail space, and a 7,090 square
foot basement parking garage. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
(Continued to April 25, 2012 meeting, 6:0:1(Hlava- recuse))
3. Application ZOA 11-0004; City of Saratoga - . The proposed changes to City Code Article 15-30 (Sign
Ordinance) (1) eliminate direct references to content in conformance with the First Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution; (2) generally keep or increase the standards for sign size, design, placement, lighting,
materials, and type of sign structures; and (3) include the creation of sign districts. Staff Contact: Cynthia
McCormick (408) 868-1230.
(Approved as amended with changes to the ordinance, 7:0)
• Delete the words “and banners erected on light poles by a governmental entity” at the end of
15-30.050(e)
• Change the standard for ‘Temporary On-Site Signs on Lots in any Sign District’ from
4 SF in area and 3 feet in height to “6 SF in area and 4 feet in height”
• Change the beginning of 15-30.160 from “Describe how” to “Description of how”
• Change the requirement to bring a ‘legal non-conforming sign’ in conformity by deleting ‘or
other land use entitlement’ and amending the language as follows: “A conditional use permit
for a new use, or design review pursuant to City Code Section 15-46.060, is required for the
property on which the ‘legal nonconforming sign’ is located.”
• Add the following language for clarification of non-conforming signs: “Temporary signs and
window signs are not considered permanent legal non-conforming signs for the purposes of
this Article”
4. Application PDR 08-0029 & VAR08-0001; 21216 Bank Mill Road 503-55-005); Sharma / Nielsen
Architects - Per City Code Section 15.45.060 (a)(1), the applicant requests Design Review approval to
construct a new two-story, single-family residence with a basement. The total floor area (not including the
1,413 sq. ft. of basement not included) would be 4,178 sq. ft. Per City Code 15.12.061 (a), the applicant
requests a variance to locate the building footprint underneath the dwelling unit that exceeds thirty percent
slope. Eight trees are requested for removal to construct the project. Those trees have met the criteria for
removal, and may be removed and replaced once Building Division permits have been issued for the
project. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408)868-1212.
(Approved as amended with a change to the conditions: Staff to investigate additional screening for
adjoining neighboring properties, as deemed necessary, to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Department, 7:0)
NEW BUSINESS
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT TO THE NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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