HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-2006 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
PLACE: Council Chambers/Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
Acting Chair Cappello called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cappello, Hlava, Hunter, Kundtz and Zhao
Absent: Commissioners Nagpal and Rodgers
Staff: Director John Livingstone, Planner Sweta Bhatt and Assistant City Attorney
Jonathan Wittwer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting of June 28, 2006.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Hunter, seconded by Commissioner Hlava,
the Planning Commission minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2006,
were adopted with a correction to page 32. (4021; Commissioners
Nagpal and Rodgers were absent and Commission Kundtz abstained)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting of July 12, 2006.
Consideration of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2006, was continued to
the next meeting at which a quorum of the Commission is in attendance eligible to vote
on these minutes. Commissioners Cappello, Hunter and Zhao needed to abstain from
participation, as they were absent from the July 12 th meeting leaving just two
Commissioners available to vote and no quorum.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
There were no Oral Communications.
REPORT OF POSTING AGENDA
Director John Livingstone announced that, pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the
agenda for this meeting was properly posted on July 20, 2006.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 2
REPORT OF APPEAL RIGHTS
Acting Chair Cappello announced that appeals are possible for any decision made on this
Agenda by filing an Appeal Application with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of
the date of the decision, pursuant to Municipal Code 1590.050(b).
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no Consent Calendar Items.
***
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1
APPLICATION #06419 – (51709043, 51709018, 51709044) Planet Juice
(tenant)/Hiekali (Property Owner) – 14410 Big Basin Way: The applicant requests a
Conditional Use Permit to establish a juice shop in an existing approximately 960 square foot
vacant tenant space in the newly remodeled Corinthian Corners commercial complex. The
juice shop will face SaratogaLos Gatos Road and will be located between the existing
Starbucks Coffee Shop and Breakaway Bicycle Shop. The site is zoned CH1.
Planner Sweta Bhatt presented the staff report as follows:
• Advised that the applicant is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of a restaurant in a commercial building known as Corinthian Corners. The
building is located at the corner of Big Basin Way and SaratogaLos Gatos Road. The
tenant space is located between Starbucks and Breakaway Bicycle Shop.
• Described the proposed restaurant as Planet Juice, which sells fruit and vegetable juices.
A Use Permit is required to establish a restaurant. The restaurant will consist of a total of
14 seats, including both interior and exterior seating.
• Reported that the correspondence received has been positive. One comment was
received expressing concerns about traffic and circulation impacts.
• Informed that the traffic report previously prepared for this site indicates that no substantial
impact is anticipated.
• Reminded that recent changes have resulted in there being no parking requirement for
new uses in the Village.
• Said that while the Use Permit will offer this business flexible operational hours, limitations
for delivery hours are specifically outlined in the Conditions of Approval.
• Said that two illuminated wall signs will be used. Both of them are identical and are three
feet by two feet in size.
• Said that staff finds that this business will compliment the mix of uses in the area and
recommends approval.
Commissioner Kundtz asked Planner Sweta Bhatt why staff has deduced just a modest traffic
impact with the addition of this juice shop especially that now there is real experience with the
Starbucks at that location. He asked if it would be costprohibitive to do a new traffic study.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 3
Director John Livingstone said that it has been determined that this business would not cause
significant impacts to the LOS (Levels of Service) of the intersection.
Acting Chair Cappello opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari, Applicant:
• Thanked the Commission for the opportunity to address them this evening.
• Said he is married and the father of a threeyearold daughter. His wife is eight months
pregnant with a second daughter.
• Added that he works for San Mateo County in the Department of Mental Health.
• Reported that as a graduate student he worked at Planet Juice, which was established in
1992. Planet Juice serves fresh smoothies, ice cream, fruit and veggie juices.
• Added that what distinguishes Planet Juice from Jamba Juice is that it is small franchise
with just nine stores that offers more variety and choice.
• Advised that both he and his wife were instantly charmed by this site and location and that
they are hoping that the charm of the Village will help their business succeed.
• Stated he was available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Hlava asked if Mr. Tarek ElJarrari intended to state in his letter that deliveries
would occur at 11 p.m. rather than 11 a.m.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari replied yes. Deliveries will occur after his business has closed. He added
that he works with small and flexible vendors.
Commissioner Kundtz asked Mr. Tarek ElJarrari about his business’s demographics and peak
operational hours. He pointed out that the report offers peak hours as being between 9 and
11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari:
• Said that his experience is with Planet Juice stores that he has managed. The
demographics vary but their target is ages 18 to 40. They also get families and children.
• Added that another Planet Juice at which he worked at was also situated next to a coffee
shop.
• Stated that he is reluctant to limit his demographics and added that employees for other
nearby businesses are likely patrons as are others coming into the area to do business.
• Said that there are various peak and seasonal business times.
Commissioner Kundtz pointed out that this location is situated about half way between
Saratoga High School as is Jamba Juice. Therefore Planet Juice is also likely to have lots of
students during the lunch hour.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari said that at the Planet Juice locations at which he worked before there
were no high schools nearby. He suggested that if traffic impacts occur with school traffic he
could perhaps deliver to the school. If that traffic proves dangerous, he would be the first to
want to do what he could to avert those impacts.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 4
Commissioner Hunter pointed out that for nine months of the year Jamba Juice is busy at
lunch with students. Early morning is when Starbucks is busiest. She asked staff if no traffic
study has been conducted since Starbucks opened at Corinthian Corners.
Director John Livingstone replied correct, no new traffic study has been prepared.
Commissioner Hunter told Mr. Tarek ElJarrari that she is looking forward to his being active in
the community.
Commissioner Zhao asked Mr. Tarek ElJarrari if this would be the first Planet Juice he will
own although he has managed other locations.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari replied yes.
Commissioner Zhao asked Mr. Tarek ElJarrari if he plans to run the business himself.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari said that he plans to take a leave of absence from his fulltime job to
manage this new business for at least six months.
Commissioner Zhao asked Mr. Tarek ElJarrari how he plans to attract customers to his store.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari replied that the product itself would draw people. Also there will be word of
mouth to help generate interest as well as the attraction of the Village itself. He said that he
hopes his business will provide another reason for people to come to the Village.
Acting Chair Cappello asked if the two proposed signs are identical.
Mr. Tarek ElJarrari replied yes. They are identical signs that are made of wood.
Acting Chair Cappello closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 1.
Commissioner Hunter:
• Said that although this is the same location for which she did not support a Subway
Sandwich Shop, she does not feel the same objection to this use.
• Added that one rationale to not support the Subway Sandwich Shop was the fact that there
were already 21 or more businesses selling sandwiches in the Village, there were traffic
impacts and other concerns.
• Advised that she does not feel the same way with this application. This is smaller with less
of a traffic impact. It will be a good asset to the Village.
• Said that she talked with the owner of the Breakaway Bike Store and they have no
problem with the proposed colorful sign.
• Expressed her support for this Use Permit.
Commissioner Hlava:
• Said that this use is complimentary to what is there and is a reasonable use of this space.
• Added that once there are retail spaces to be filled, new traffic is part of the dynamic when
those spaces are occupied. It is part of living near a downtown.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 5
• Stated that she has no issue with traffic impacts.
• Said that this is a complimentary use that she has no problem supporting.
Commissioner Kundtz:
• Said that he too did not support Subway for two reasons, the effects on existing
businesses and traffic impacts.
• Said that he also voted against Starbucks due to traffic concerns.
• Advised that he is disappointed that no new traffic study was done and to be consistent he
would have to vote against this.
• Added that he wished it were proposed for Sixth Street instead of this site.
• Said that he is sensitive about traffic from the high school.
Commissioner Zhao:
• Said that this is a unique shop for the Village offering healthy smoothies and juice.
• Said she first was concerned but feels that most of the traffic is likely to be pedestrian.
• Stated that this is a nice addition to the Village.
Commissioner Hunter:
• Advised that the Pet Parade was held this weekend with about 100 people participating.
• Pointed out that a lot of traffic on Big Basin Way is going up into the mountains, as it is a
gateway to Big Basin State Park and Henry Coe Park. People going through the Village is
beyond just local people but rather it serves as a gateway for the whole area to use.
• Added that the only shop in the Village currently selling smoothies is Tapioca Express.
Acting Chair Cappello:
• Announced for the record that he spoke with the applicant, Mr. Tarek ElJarrari, before he
even submitted to the City.
• Expressed support for this project, as it is a good fit in terms of space.
• Pointed out that talking about revitalization includes traffic.
• Said that there are no safety impact issues here,
• Stated that this business lends itself to purchase and then walking through the area, an
opportunity to mingle around the downtown area. Being located next to a coffee shop, this
juice shop will offer a good healthy alternative to coffee.
• Said he likes this project.
• Advised that his concerns about the sign were addressed through the use of painted wood.
• Stated that we have a great applicant here with a willingness to be a part of the
community.
Commissioner Hlava asked if sign approval was part of this application.
Planner Sweta Bhatt said that the signs are part of Exhibit A.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Hlava, seconded by Commissioner Hunter,
the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving a Conditional
Use Permit (Application #06419) to allow the establishment of a juice shop
(Planet Juice) within a 960 square foot tenant space in the Corinthian
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 6
Corners commercial complex located at 14410 Big Basin Way, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Cappello, Hlava, Hunter and Zhao
NOES: Kundtz
ABSENT: Nagpal and Rodgers
ABSTAIN: None
***
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 2
Zoning Text Amendment: The City of Saratoga Community Development Department is
proposing text changes in the Chapter 15 Zoning Regulations Chapter of the City Code. The
purpose of the text changes is to improve clarity and maintain consistency among the various
sections in Chapter 15 and provide consistent use of terms as used in other Chapters of the
City Code.
Director John Livingstone presented the staff report as follows:
• Advised that staff maintains a copy of the Zoning Code at the front counter, in which they
have been making minor corrections as problems are discovered. This includes
typographical and other errors as well as inconsistencies.
• Pointed out an example whereby the term formerly used was “yards” that is now known as
“setbacks.” Part of the update included removing and replacing old terms with currently
used ones.
• Added that some fixes to the Zoning Code also affect other sections of Code, which must
also be corrected for consistency.
• Informed that there are no substantial changes but that the update will help make the
Zoning Code easier to understand.
• Advised that the City Attorney has one more correction to add to the update.
City Attorney Jonathan Wittwer advised that Section 1590.080 regarding the time to file for
judicial review currently reads 120 days to serve summons. By State Law, that limitation is 90
days.
Director John Livingstone:
• Said that this is a last minute addition to the Update of the Zoning Code.
• Explained that this update process begins with the Planning Commission with a noticed
public hearing. Another public hearing notice will be published for another hearing and
review by Council before final adoption of the Update to the Zoning Code.
• Described the options available to the Commission. They can review, accept or deny,
and/or forward recommendations to Council.
Commissioner Hunter:
• Expressed concern over the amount of material to be reviewed here. Said that she has
never before in her six years on the Commission been asked to consider amending 119
pages.
• Said she does not understand why this Update was not broken up.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 7
• Said that while she understands that staff is saying that these are small changes, she does
not feel educated enough to vote on all of it at once.
• Stated that she gets the sense that as modified, the Zoning Code will make 30foot house
heights more acceptable.
• Advised that there are things here to be concerned about while other things are simple.
• Asked why so much material is being crossed out.
Director John Livingstone:
• Said that the material can be gone through page by page if that is the desire of the
Commission.
• Explained that a couple of years back the height section was amended to allow 30foot
height in order to meet architectural style. That change was never put into the actual
document. Until that occurs, someone could come in with a 40foot height request. This
30foot is a clarification.
Acting Chair Cappello:
• Clarified that some items have been in the Code for some time but staff is simply putting
the required language into the Code to avoid misinterpretation.
• Added that the amendment on heights makes it clear that 26 foot is the standard with an
exception available up to 30 feet if it meets specific criteria.
• Reiterated that this is simply clarification and putting language to clarify Code, as it now
exists. There is no new Code here.
Director John Livingstone replied correct.
Commissioner Hunter said that she does not agree. Someone could come in and request 32
foot height. She expressed regret that she inadvertently left her notes on this Zoning Code
Update at home.
Director John Livingstone:
• Advised that the Section being removed outright is on Water Efficiency.
• Recounted that in his six years with Saratoga, he has never asked someone to prepare
that.
• Added that everyone now has drip irrigation systems. Irrigation is now much better and
there are common Conditions of Approval imposed now that relate to water efficiency as
well as a Water Permit requirement.
• Reiterated that this Water Efficiency Section has never been implemented.
Commissioner Hunter reiterated that she has never seen so much change at once and that
she is overwhelmed with the amount of pages here to update.
Director John Livingstone apologized to Commissioner Hunter but explained that when such a
Zoning Code update is done piecemeal all the impacted Sections are not caught. One word
change can impact several Sections and Chapters of the Municipal Code. This is a minor but
important clean up process.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 8
Acting Chair Cappello opened the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Ms. Meg Giberson:
• Explained that she lives i n Saratoga’s Sphere of Infl uence.
• Said that she agrees with Commissioner Hunter’s concerns about the amount of
material here.
• Saluted staff for their work on the update, as it is important to codify what is practi ced
into the Code. For example, it will be nice to see basement gradi ng written into the
Code.
• Said that where items are corrected, she thinks that is great. However, where they are
deleted outright she would like to see so me analysis especially Page B37, Section 15
13.080(b) that deal s with setbacks for vacant lots.
• Suggested that the Commission conti nue its discussion thi s eveni ng and then make a
decision at the next meeting to allow more review and public parti cipati on. That would
allow staff ti me to provide what information and/or process it used to recommend
changes.
• Reiterated her suggesti on to di scuss toni ght and conti nue to the next meeting.
Acting Chai r Cappel lo closed the Public Hearing for Agenda Item No. 2.
Acting Chai r Cappello asked for suggestions on how to approach this material, as there is
a lot included. He sai d that goi ng Secti on by Section is one option but he suggested that
they start off with Commissioners rai sing any questions they may have.
Co mmissioner Hlava:
• Pointed to Section 1410.110 Frontage (Page B3).
• Said that the shorter lot line will not always work and that the front of a house is
generally where the address i s.
• Added that frontage needs to go from the historic address of a property.
Director John Li vingstone:
• Said that planners deal with setbacks to determine what is the front, side and rear
setbacks. Thi s Secti on addresses determining the buildi ng envel ope onl y.
• Advised that the front door can actually be wherever the owner wants.
• Added that the address is assigned by the Buildi ng Official and does not al ways
correl ate with where the front door i s l ocated.
• Said that an address can be changed sometimes but not always.
• Said that setbacks is a land use decision and one Secti on leaves it to the Community
Development Director for fi nal decision. This issue constantl y comes up.
• Pointed out that using the shorter part of a lot as the front gi ves a larger buildi ng
envelope.
Co mmissioner Hlava clarifi ed with Director John Livingstone that thi s is just to be abl e to
establish setbacks.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 9
Director John Li vingstone sai d that setbacks and buildi ng envel opes are not required to
include the front door on the street used in the site’s address,
Co mmissioner Hunter pointed out that some homes have the front door on the side and
asked Director John Li vingstone how that rel ates to thi s.
Director John Li vingstone repl ied that thi s is a Design Review topic. However, having the
front door at the front of a property offers a safety feature. Again, the modificati on to
Section 1410.110 Frontage does not have any impact on the l ocati on of the front door.
Acting Chair Cappello clarified that thi s is the practice of today and not new ideology. It is
based upon interpretati ons over ti me and is bei ng added into the Code to maintai n
consistency. The poi nt is to put this information into writi ng to clarify it and make it more
userfriendly. He asked staff to poi nt out any new areas as they come up.
Director John Li vingstone restated that there is nothing new just clarifi cati ons.
City Attorney Jonathan W ittwer said that for Code Enforcement purposes a more defini tive
Code is needed.
Co mmissioner Zhao rai sed the issue of Section 1506.290 that appears to offer another
defini ti on of frontage to that in Section 1410.110. She questioned whether the defini tion
should be the same in both Sections.
Director John Li vingstone replied no. They must be customized slightl y.
Co mmissioner Zhao asked staff to explain the di fference between Co mmu nity
Development Director and Advisory Agency.
City Attorney Jonathan W ittwer explained that the Advisory Agency is the Planning
Co mmission.
Co mmissioner Hlava rai sed the issue of Section 1410.300(b) Structure, asking why not
define as “not a dwelling uni t.”
Director John Li vingstone explained that the key to a secondary dwelling uni t is a kitchen.
Accessory structures can have a bedroom in it without a kitchen. Thi s is an attempt to
clarify including the di fferences in allowable hei ght. An accessory structure has a lower
height al lowance than a secondary dwelling unit.
Co mmissioner Hunter sai d that she understands the ma xi mu m height for accessory
structures as bei ng 15 feet. She asked what the height limitation is for a secondary
dwelling uni t.
Director John Li vingstone replied the same as a house or 26 feet. Again, a secondary
dwelling uni t i s not an accessory structure.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 10
Co mmissioner Hunter:
• Said that secondary dwelling units have not been co ming in at the sa me height as
houses.
• Suggested that thi s amend ment might actually encourage hi gher hei ghts for secondary
dwelling uni ts i f they are called out i n the Code.
• Asked if secondary dwelling uni ts that are deed restricted, as affordabl e uni ts coul d be
as large as 1,200 square feet.
Director John Li vingstone replied yes.
Co mmissioner Hunter said that they coul d have what are essenti ally two houses on the
property since many peopl e live i n a house not much larger than 1,200 square feet.
Director John Li vingstone sai d yes.
Co mmissioner Hlava poi nted out two Sections on pages B15 and B22. One is 15
06.255 Equestrian Zone and the other is 1510.030 Equestrian Map. Both are proposed
for removal. She suggested that the Code ought to identi fy the area of the City that is an
Equestrian Overlay District.
City Attorney Jonathan W ittwer agreed and suggested that thi s be added to the appendix.
Co mmissioner Hlava brought up page B16 and Section 1506.370 Impervious Surface.
Director John Li vingstone sai d that thi s Section was ahead of its ti me and dealt with
aestheti cs. The City di d not want the enti re front yard in cement for aesthetic as well as
drainage reasons. Today the idea is to keep all water on site. Today there is water
permitting with Santa Clara County. Addi tionally, there are incredi bl e products that look
like concrete but are still pervious.
Co mmissioner Hunter sai d that thi s allows use of less di rt and more use of pervious
products.
Director John Hunter sai d that the modificati on to the Code is deal ing sol el y with
aestheti cs and taking out the i ssue of permeability.
Co mmissioner Hunter asked if the same amount of square footage of impervious surface
is allowed.
Director John Li vingstone replied yes.
Acting Chair Cappello sai d that this prevents the applicant from taking a large driveway
and using paving stones and pervious concrete. It prevents use of the Code as a
loophole.
Co mmissioner Hlava asked about page B37 Section 1513.090(b) as it rel ates to vacant
lots.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 11
Director John Li vingstone:
• Said that thi s as it is in the Code now vacant lots had different setbacks.
Neighborhoods in a completely devel oped area with just one or two vacant lots would
requi re greater setbacks for a new ho me t han all the existing nei ghbors and resul t in
the need to ask for a Variance.
• Added that upon research conducted by one applicant’s attorney, it was discovered
that thi s Section (b) was never formally approved and adopted.
Acting Chai r Cappel lo asked i f there are separate setbacks for vacant l ots now.
Director John Livingstone replied yes, in Hillside Residential Zoni ng. He clarifi ed that
Section 1513.090(b) is currentl y included in the Code but was not in the Ordinance that
adopted that Code (Ordi nance 71.113S.2)
Co mmissioner Kundtz asked staff to clarify the del eti on of the concept of gross fl oor area.
Director John Li vingstone sai d that most floor area rations/i mpervious surface rati os are
based on net. To keep thi ngs from getting confused, they are taking gross out al together.
Co mmissioner Hunter asked for further explanation of the completely removed section.
Director John Livingstone sai d that Article 1547 W ater Efficient Landscapes is being
removed because there are more current standards and practi ces being used. This
includes Conditions for use of nati ve species and prohi bi ti on of the use of pesti cides.
Co mmissioner Hunter said that thi s is a lot of material being removed. I mportant items
are bei ng deleted.
Co mmissioner Zhao asked if the acti ons of the Planni ng Commission taken at the last
meeting have been incorporated in Secti on 1512.160 Storage of Personal Property and
Material s.
City Attorney Jonathan W ittwer sai d that the action taken by the Commission is going
before Council for second readi ng next wee k.
Director John Li vingstone added that thi s update will be refl ected but is on a separate
path. W hen i t i s codi fi ed, i t will be changed here too.
Co mmissioner Hunter sai d that she does not understand if all that is here will be taken
together in one motion. She questioned how it is possibl e to change 100 pages of
regul ati ons with one motion.
Director John Li vingstone replied that staff is recommending that the Commission adopt
all of the Zoni ng Code Update with one motion includi ng addi ng the Equestrian Overlay
and changi ng the 120 days to 90 days.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 12
Co mmissioner Hunter sai d that she would not support thi s amend ment, as it is too mu ch.
She added that ambiguity i s sometimes helpful.
Co mmissioner Hlava:
• Agreed that there i s a l ot here but it appears to be cleani ng up the Code.
• Said that she does not have the same probl em as Co mmission Hunter with this
update.
• Stated that she does not agree with the statement made that a mbiguity is a good
thing.
Co mmissioner Kundtz said that he is sensitive to Commissioner Hunter’s positi on on this.
If time per mitted, he would like to see thi s a mount of material tal ked through more in the
future to avoid having something of thi s volu me to be voted upon at once. However, he
will support passing thi s Update to the Zoning Code as amended.
Co mmissioner Zhao sai d that staff had explai ned to her sati sfacti on that thi s is mos tly
clarifi cati on and not major changes in Code. She is willing to pass i t tonight.
Acting Chai r Cappel lo agreed, saying he had looked carefully to find changes to Code and
didn’t. He encouraged Commissioners to contact staff early in the process if they have
probl ems with items before the Commission.
Co mmissioner Hunter advised that she had called staff.
Motion: Upon motion of Commissioner Hlava, seconded by Commissioner Zhao,
the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending that
Council adopt the proposed text changes to Chapter 15 Zoning
Regulations – of the City Code, with the inclusion of language outlining the
Equestrian Overlay and editing Section 1590.080 to read 90 days instead
of 120 to be consistent with State Law, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cappello, Hlava, Kundtz and Zhao
NOES: Hunter
ABSENT: Nagpal, Rodgers
ABSTAIN: None
***
DIRECTOR’S ITEMS
Director John Livingstone assured the Commission that their concern about dealing with a
large amount of material has been noted and in the future Study Sessions will be scheduled
for items of this magnitude.
COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Hunter:
• Advised that she has participated on the Village Ad Hoc SubCommittee on Newsracks.
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes for July 26, 2006 Page 13
• Said that news racks are out of control in the Village and there are areas with a
concentration of the racks.
• Stated that this SubCommittee is considering design standards.
Acting Chair Cappello asked if there is a permitting process for news racks.
Commissioner Hunter said that this issue has to be clarified but since 1956 people have been
putting these racks out.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications Items.
ADJOURNMENT TO NEXT MEETING
Upon motion of Commissioner Hunter, seconded by Commissioner Kundtz, Acting Chair
Cappello adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission
meeting of August 9, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY:
Corinne A. Shinn, Minutes Clerk