HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2019 Planninng Commission AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 2
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 11, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of September 11, 2019 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three
(3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. This 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.
REPORT ON 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.
1. NEW BUSINESS
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of ten (10) minutes maximum for
opening statements. All interested persons may appear and be heard during this meeting
regarding the items on this agenda. If items on this agenda are challenged in court,
members of the public may be limited to raising only issues raised at the Public Hearing or
in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the close of
the Public Hearing. Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3)
minutes. Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of five (5) minutes maximum
for closing statements.
2.1. Application PDR19-0007; 14160 Victor Place (397-27-018); Priti Goel/Brian
Capsey. The applicant requests Design Review approval to construct a 1,192 square foot
second story addition to an existing one-story single-family residence for a total floor area of
3,511 square feet. The project will include a 361 square foot first story addition to construct
an attached accessory dwelling unit. The height of the project will not exceed 22 feet. No trees
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are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of
Medium Density. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 19-029 approving the proposed residence subject to conditions of
approval included in Attachment 1.
2.2. Application PDR19-0006, ARB19-0021; 19361 Valle Vista Drive (397-11-014);
Anil Ubale and Anu Sonvane/Tom Sloan AIA. The applicant requests Design Review
approval to construct a two-story, 18’-1” tall, 5,957 square foot single-family home with an
attached accessory dwelling unit. Five protected trees are requested for removal. The site is
zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of Residential Very Low Density. Staff
Contact: Victoria Hernandez (408) 868-1212 or vhernandez@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 19-027 approving the proposed residence subject to conditions of
approval included in Attachment 1.
2.3. Application PDR19-0005, ARB19-0018; 14431 Fruitvale Avenue (397-17-006);
Jianwen Zhang and Na Wei Yin/Tri Hong. The applicant requests Design Review approval
to construct a 6,072 square feet one story single-family residence with an attached accessory
dwelling unit. The height of the residence will not exceed 21’-6”. Eleven protected trees are
requested for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of
Residential Very Low Density. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 19-024 approving the proposed residence subject to conditions of
approval included in Attachment 1.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
COMMISSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA
I, Frances Reed, Administrative Assistant for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for
the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for public review on September 19, 2019
at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City’s website at
www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 19th day of September 2019 at Saratoga, California.
Frances Reed, Administrative Assistant
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