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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, August 26, 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 12, 2009 (Approved, 7:0)
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 20, 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 PSP08-0002 (386-57-022) AA Signs / Chase Bank, 12220 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
- The applicant is requesting a Sign Permit to construct and display two new building identification signs.
The project includes one 20.7 square foot illuminated sign which would replace an existing illuminated
sign and one 16.3 square foot non-illuminated sign. The total sign area is approximately 37 square feet. The
signs will replace two existing signs. (Cynthia McCormick) (Approved, 7:0)
2. APPLICATION ZOA09-0008 (City-Wide) - The Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance
that will regulate tobacco retailers in the City of Saratoga. The draft ordinance proposes to: (1) allow new
Tobacco Retailers (defined as any person who sells tobacco products) to operate only in commercial zoning
districts and only after obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, with alternate provisions for existing Tobacco
Retailers; and (2) limit the density of new Tobacco Retailers. The draft ordinance is based on a Model
Land Use Ordinance Regulating the Location and Operations of Tobacco Retailers drafted by the Public
Health Institute (www.phi.org) and its Technical Assistance Legal Center. The Model Ordinance suggests
numerous regulatory options, some of which are included in the draft ordinance, and others of which may
be discussed at the public hearing. After the Public Hearing, the Planning Commission will make a
recommendation to the City Council regarding the contents of the draft ordinance. (John Livingstone)
(Approved with changes, 7:0)
DIRECTORS ITEM
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING – ADJOURNED 9:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 9, 2009 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 August 20,
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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