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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-2020 Site Visit AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 2 SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING November 9, 2020 3:30 P.M. - SITE VISIT Site Visit Participation Information: This meeting will be conducted in compliance with Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, city officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic. All attendees must comply with all applicable social distancing and face covering guidelines and Santa Clara County Health Orders related to COVID-19. Members of the public may view and participate in the meeting by: 1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937287684?pwd=WG5kWC9IZTQwYzZXWnFzOVM0TkxPUT09 or App (Webinar ID 899 3728 7684); OR 2. Calling 1.408.638.0968 or 1.669.900.6833 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair. Methods of viewing the meeting will also be listed on the meeting agenda, available at www.saratoga.ca.us/agendacenter. SITE VISIT AGENDA: Application PDR18-0035/GEO18-0030/ARB18-0065; 18600 Twin Creeks Road (410-37- 017); Willard 2, LLC – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval to construct a 5,188 square foot two story residence with a 3,499 square foot basement and a 208 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The height of the residence will not exceed 26’. Two protected trees are requested for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff contact: Nicole Johnson: (408) 868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us. Application PDR19-0028/ARB19-0066/FER19-0002/VAR19-0004/PCUP19-0001; 19249 Citrus Lane (510-06-070); ODS Architecture (Applicant); Janice and Frank Cho (Property Owner) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 4,975 square foot two- story single-family residence with a 1,364 square foot basement and a 565 square feet detached garage. The project also includes a request for a fence exception for a six foot tall existing fence in the front setback area which exceeds the maximum allowable height of three feet; a request for a variance for an existing accessory structure (12.3’ tall covered bocce ball court) to be located within the front setback area; and a conditional use permit for the detached garage to be located within the rear setback area. Eight protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R- Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 2 1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. ADJOURNMENT The Site Visit Committee is comprised of interested Planning Commission Members. Site visits are conducted to properties that are new items on the Planning Commission Agenda and are held the Tuesday preceding the Wednesday hearing. It is encouraged that the applicant and/or owner to be present to answer any questions that may arise. Site visits are generally short (10 to 20 minutes) because of time constraints. Any presentations and testimony you may wish to give should be saved for the Public Hearing. During the Site Visit, the Planning Commission may only discuss items related to the project. The agenda does not allow any formal votes or motions on the proposed project or other matters. The Site Visit is a fact-finding meeting where the Commission may ask questions from or hear statements from members of the public attending the Visit. No comments made during the Site Visit by the Planning Commission are binding or required to be carried through to the formal public hearing where actions will be taken on the proposed project. Certificate of Posting of the Agenda, Distribution of Agenda Packet, & Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act I, Frances Reed, Administrative Technician for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for review on November 6, 2020 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 6th day of November 2020 at Saratoga, California. Frances Reed, Administrative Technician In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Planning Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at City Hall at the time they are distributed to the City Council. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408/868-1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102-35.104 ADA title II] You can also sign up to receive email notifications when Commission agendas and minutes have been added to the City at website http://www.saratoga.ca.us/subscribe. NOTE: To view previous Planning Commission meetings anytime, go the City Video Archives at www.saratoga.ca.us.