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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 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, David Reis, Douglas Robertson, Linda Rodgers
and Chair Yan Zhao
ABSENT
Joyce Hlava
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 26, 2009 (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 September 3, 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 PDR09-0009 (503-27-052) 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) (Approved with minor changes subject to CDD approval, 6:0)
2. APPLICATION PDR09-0018 (510-06-021) Noble, 19120 Austin Way -The applicant is requesting
Design Review approval to demo an existing accessory structure and build a new Secondary Dwelling
Unit. The proposed Secondary Dwelling unit will be approximately 791 sq. ft., with an overall total of
6,199 sq. ft. of floor area for all structures located on the property. Per Saratoga Municipal Code Section
15-45.060 (a) (6), Planning Commission Design review approval is required whenever, as a result of
proposed construction, reconstruction, or expansion, the floor area of all structures on the site will exceed
six thousand square feet. The proposed construction will be located in the rear yard, no taller than 16 feet
in height, and consistent in colors and materials with the main structure. The net lot size is 43,647 sq. ft.
and the zoning district is R-1-40,000. (Michael Fossati) (Approved, 6:0)
DIRECTORS ITEM
- September 2: Non Conforming Ordinance
- September 16: Tobacco Ordinance
COMMISSION ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING – ADJOURNED 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, September 23, 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 September 3,
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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