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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Vice-Chair Mary-Lynne Bernald, Manny Cappello, Joyce Hlava, David Reis, Douglas Robertson,
Linda Rodgers, and Chair Yan Zhao
Commissioner Rodgers arrived at 7:10 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 2009 action minutes (Approved, 6:0)
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 August 8, 2009
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 CUP 09-0014 & PDR 09-0015 (386-30-039) Timespace Investment Development,
12330 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. - The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Design
Review (PDR) for an educational facility and indoor swimming facility in the Commercial-Visitor (CV)
zoning district. The program would serve a maximum of 10 employees and 97 students at any one time.
The facility would operate in an existing 15,000 sq. ft. building with adequate parking and circulation.
(Cynthia McCormick) (Continued to a date uncertain, 6:0)
2. APPLICATION PDR09-0009 (503-27-052) Mike & Inna Lubyanisky, 14340 Paul Avenue - The
applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a new two-story, single-family
residence with attached garage located at 14340 Paul Avenue. The total floor area of the proposed
residence and garage will be approximately 2877 square feet. One (1) apple tree has been proposed for
removal as it is in poor health and in conflict with the design. The net lot size is approximately 7,500
square feet and the site is zoned R-1-10,000. (Michael Fossati) (Continued to the September 9, 2009
meeting, 6:0)
3. APPLICATION CUP09-0012 (386-53-019) Verizon Wireless c/o Complete Wireless Consulting,
12383 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to install
three new antennas to an existing lattice utility tower. The project also includes the installation of one GPS
antenna and the replacement of snap hangers and an existing ground bar on the equipment shed. The
proposal will not increase the height of the existing utility structure. The utility structure is located on the
south of the Railroad Tracks and Seagull Way. (Michael Fossati) (Approved with minor change to the
resolution, 7:0)
4. APPLICATION CUP09-0013 (393-21-006) Verizon Wireless c/o Complete Wireless Consulting,
Glen Brae Dr. at Chardonnay Ct. - The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to install
three new antennas to an existing lattice utility tower. The project also includes the replacement of snap
hangers with stackable snap in hangers and an existing ground bar on the equipment shed. The proposal
will not increase the height of the existing utility structure. The utility structure is located on the south of
Congress Springs Park and the Railroad Tracks. (Michael Fossati) (Approved with minor change to the
resolution, 7:0)
DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING – ADJOURNED 7:45 PM
- Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
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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 August 8,
2009, 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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