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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2021
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Kausar called the virtual Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconferencing through
Zoom. Prior to Roll Call, the Chair and Community Development Director explained that the
Planning Commission meeting was conducted pursuant to Government Code section 54953(e) of
the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during a proclaimed state of emergency when
state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing. The
Planning Commission met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is welcome to
participate in this meeting. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide
public comment was also shared. Additionally, the Chair explained that votes would be taken
through roll call.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Anjali Kausar, Vice Chair Herman Zheng, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Clinton Brownley, Jojo Choi and Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: None
ALSO
PRESENT:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 8, 2021.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 8, 2021.
AHUJA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8,
2021 MEETING WITH AMENDMENT. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY,
CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
1. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Application PDR20-0013/FER21-0001; 14391 Springer Avenue (503-27-077);
Michelle Miner (Applicant) (Continued from September 8, 2021) – The applicant is
requesting Design Review approval for an addition to an existing 1,943 square foot one-story
single-family residence which will include a 1,051 square foot first floor addition and a 772
square feet second story addition. The second story addition will include an accessory
dwelling unit. The project also includes a request for a fence exception for an existing
approximately six feet tall redwood fence located within an exterior side setback area where
fence heights are limited to a height of no more than three feet. No trees are proposed for
removal. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of Medium Density
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Residential (M-10). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 21-016 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included
in Attachment 1.
MOHIUDDIN/AHUJA MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 21-016. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2 Application PDR21-0011; 15210 Bohlman Road (517-14-031); Monty Smith
(Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a 111 square foot first
story addition and a 651 square feet second story addition to an existing 4,288 square foot
single story residence. No trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned HR (Hillside
Residential) with a General Plan Designation of RHC (Residential Hillside Conservation).
Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 21-014 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included
in Attachment 1.
AHUJA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 21-014. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro reminded the Commission about the October 25th Joint Commissions/City
Council Study Session and the October 27th Housing Element Community Meeting.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Choi talked about the benefits of explaining to the public how commissioners
arrive at their decisions. Commissioner Ahuja concurred. Commissioner Mohiuddin also
concurred but noted that it should be brief.
5. ADJOURNMENT
MOHIUDDIN/KAUSAR Moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga