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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners – Chair Douglas Robertson, Vice-Chair Tina K. Walia, Mary-Lynne Bernald, Pragati Grover, Joyce
Hlava, David Reis and Yan Zhao
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 8, 2011 (Approved 6:0:1) (Grover))
ORAL COMMUNICATION
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
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on June 16, 2011
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).
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. APPLICATION PDR10-0025 (517-20-034) Chapman Design Associates / Kevin & Lori Timmons,
20200 Mendelsohn Lane - The applicant is requesting approval of a Design Review application to remodel
an existing 2,726 square foot one story single-family home. The project would include a 991 square foot
lower floor addition, a 1,842 square foot addition to the main floor, and 576 square foot upper floor
addition to be used as a second dwelling unit. The existing guest house, garage, and shed would be
removed. The proposed height would be 24 feet. The site is located in the R-1-20,000 zone district.
(Christopher Riordan, AICP) (Approved, 6:1 (Bernald))
2. APPLICATION PDR11-0011 (386-44-040) PG&E / AT&T, 20013 Cox Avenue - The applicant is
requesting Design Review approval to install three new Long Term Evolution (LTE) panel antennas, six
new Remote Radio Units (RRU), one hidden fiber distribution unit and surge protector, and associated
cellular equipment. The project also includes the installation of a RBS 6601 repeater within the AT&T
equipment shelter. The new antennas and associated cellular equipment would be installed 60 feet above
grade onto an existing 143 foot lattice utility tower. There is no proposed increase of height to the existing
tower or shelter to accommodate this project. The gross lot size is approximately 77,250 sq. ft. and is
located in the R1-12,500 zoning district. (Michael Fossati) (Approved, 7:0)
DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
- Wednesday, July 13, 2011 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).
POSTING
Certificate of Posting of Agenda: I, Abby Ayende, 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 June 16, 2011,
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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