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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 2023
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Zheng called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Prior to Roll Call, the Chair and
Community Development Director explained that the Planning Commission meeting was
conducted pursuant to State law as amended by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the meeting to
be conducted by teleconference. The Planning Commission has met all the applicable notice
requirements and the public is welcome to participate in person or by Zoom. Information on how
the public can observe the meeting and provide public comment was provided.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Herman Zheng, Vice Chair Clinton Brownley, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Jojo Choi, Anjali Kausar, Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: Commissioner Ping Li
ALSO
PRESENT:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
Commissioner Jojo Choi arrived at 7:03 p.m. after Roll Call.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 8, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 8, 2023.
KAUSAR/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 8,
2023 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Application PDR22-0017/ARB22-0085; 20381 Zorka Avenue; (386-52-047) Anna Felver
(Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 3,369 square foot two
story single-family residence (maximum height 25’6”). No protected trees are proposed for
removal. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of Medium Density
Residential (M-10). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-003 approving the sign program subject to conditions of approval
included in Attachment 1.
Saratoga Planning Commission Draft Minutes – Page 2 of 2
CHOI/AHUJA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-003 SUBJECT TO MODIFIED
CONDITIONS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AJHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro announced that Commissioner Kausar was re-appointed to the Commission and
Paul Germeraad, a new appointee who will begin his term at the April meeting.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Mohiuddin requested that the Commission discuss two-story homes and privacy
concerns to come up with more objective standards and guidelines. Commissioner Kausar said that
the current Design Guidelines are 10 years old and could be updated. The Commission agreed
that the item should be added to the Commission’s annual work plan and discussed with the City
Council in May.
The Commissioners thanked Commissioner Ahuja for his service and presented him with a
farewell gift.
5. ADJOURNMENT
ZHENG/KAUSAR moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga