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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Action Minutes
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 March 14, 2012 (Approved, 7:0)
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 MOD11-0002; 12341 Saratoga Creek Drive (386-21-039); Saratoga Woods Community
Association - The applicant is requesting modifications of conditions of approval for an existing
Conditional Use Permit allowing the use of a private recreational area by the Saratoga Woods Community
Association; Staff Contact: Christopher A. Riordan (408)868-1235.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution modifying the conditions of
approval. (Continued to April 11, 2012 study session, 7:0)
2. Applications PDR11-0026 & GRE11-0001 & VAR11-0005; 22551 Mount Eden Road (503-13-117); Carl
Smit - The applicant is requesting Design Review approval of a proposed 4,179 square foot new two story
home and a 442 square foot detached guest house with a grading exception. The applicant is also requesting
a Variance for a reduced front yard setback, retaining walls with heights, and placing structures on slopes
exceeding 40%. Staff Contact: Christopher A. Riordan (408)868-1235.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-001 approving Design Review
PDR11-00026, Grading Exception GRE11-001, and Variance VAR11-0005 subject to conditions of
approval. (Approved, 7:0)
3. Application PDR 09-0019; 14190 Palomino Way (503-68-002); Michael Oveyssi / William Ambrose - The
applicant is requesting design review approval to build a new 5,830 square foot residence on a two-acre
vacant lot. The new residence would include a basement and attached garage. The project requires a
grading exception permit due to excavation required to maintain a slope at or below 18% on the shared
driveway. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the resolution approving the project with
conditions. (Approved, 4:3(Bernald, Robertson & Walia))
4. Application PDR11-0030; 14760 Live Oak Lane (397-18-069); Rivers / Kellond Architects - The applicant
is requesting Design Review approval to replace an existing 3,515 sq. ft. single-story, single-family
residence with a new 5,805 sq. ft. two-story, single-family residence. The site is approximately 44,000 sq.
ft. and is located within the R-1-40,000 zoning district. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Recommended action:
Continue to May 9, 2012. (Approved, 7:0)
5. Application ZOA12-0002; City of Saratoga. The proposed zoning ordinance amendment would update the
definition of impervious surface and provide a consistent review process for considering site coverage
exemptions for driveways and related emergency vehicle turnarounds. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick
(408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 12-011 recommending the City
Council adopt the Ordinance amending City Code Sections 15-06.370, 15-11.080, 15-13.080, and 15-
20.080. (Approved with changes to meet one or more of the following design objectives, 7:0)
• Placing structures in geographically stable areas;
• Avoiding major or minor ridgelines;
• Preserving trees;
• Reducing any visual impacts;
• Meeting public safety or emergency vehicle access requirement and or;
• Reducing overall project grading or changes in slope, as determined and approved by the
Planning Commission, subject to the findings described in Section 15-45.080.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2012 Planning Commission Summer Recess
Recommended action:
Approve the cancellation of the August 8th, 2012 meeting for summer recess. (Approved, 7:0)
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT TO THE NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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