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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Chair Zheng called the virtual Special 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 Herman Zheng, Vice Chair Clinton Brownley, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Anjali Kausar, Ping Li
ABSENT: Commissioners Jojo Choi and Razi Mohiuddin
ALSO
PRESENT:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Victoria Banfield, Associate Planner
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 8, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 8, 2022.
KAUSAR/ZHENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 2022
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, KAUSAR, LI, ZHENG.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: CHOI, MOHIUDDIN. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Application ZOA22-0001 – Zoning Code Amendment (CITY WIDE). An ordinance
to amend the City of Saratoga Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9 by setting forth
objective standards applicable to projects required to be processed for only ministerial review
under Government Code sections 65852.1 or 66411.7 such as lot splits and two unit
developments in single family zoning districts. Staff Contact: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-
1212 or vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-014 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 15 - Zoning Regulations, of the Saratoga City Code.
Saratoga Planning Commission Draft Minutes – Page 2 of 2
AHUJA/KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION NO. 22-014 WITH
MODIFICATIONS TO MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA AND RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENTS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, KAUSAR, LI,
ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: CHOI, MOHIUDDIN. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro reminded Commissioners that the Commission Recognition Dinner is 6PM,
Wednesday 6/29/22 at Hakone Gardens and that the July Planning Commission meeting is
canceled.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Kausar announced the July 4th celebration at Kevin Moran Park. Commissioner
Li announced the Saratoga Historical Foundation will have a table at the July 4th event.
Commissioner Ahuja commented that the Community Harvest was again a big success and he
and Commissioner Kausar thanked the City Council for continuing the event.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioners Li/Zheng moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga