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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2023
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Brownley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Clinton Brownley, Vice Chair Jojo Choi, Commissioners, Paul
Germeraad, Anjali Kausar, Ping, Li, Razi Mohiuddin and Herman Zheng
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 12, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 12, 2023.
MOHIUDDIN/ KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 12, 2023
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
2. NEW BUSINESS
2.1 Finding of General Plan Conformity FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-006 finding the Capital Improvement Program projects proposed for
Fiscal Year 23-24 conform to the Saratoga General Plan.
CHOI/GERMERAAD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-006, FINDING THE
FY23-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD,
KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Application FER23-0001; 12655 Saratoga Avenue (386-17-056); Shloke Hajela – The
applicant is requesting a Fence Exception for a 6-foot-tall fence and gate to be located on the front
property line where 3 feet is allowed. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation
of M-10 (Medium Density Residential). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-005 to deny application FER23-0001 for a Fence Exception at 12655
Saratoga Avenue.
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LI/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-005, DENYING
APPLICATION FER23-0001. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI,
GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
3.2 Application PDR22-0022/ARB22-0106; 19175 Monte Vista Drive; (397-09-013) Alex Byer
and Isha Clark (Applicant) - The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 6,001
square foot two story single-family residence (maximum height 26’) with a 4,996 square foot
basement and 818 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (maximum height 15’). Twelve
protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan
Designation of Residential Very Low Density (RVLD). Staff Contact: Nicole Johnson (408) 868-
1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-004 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
CHOI/KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-004, APPROVING
APPLICATION PDR22-0022. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI,
GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
4. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro reminded the Commission that this was her last meeting. All the Commissioners
expressed gratitude for her guidance and for her service to the City of Saratoga.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
Vice Chair Choi requested that staff provide clarifying guidance on the Fence Ordinance.
Commissioner Mohiuddin encouraged further training on the application of the ordinance.
Commissioner Kausar requested that the June meeting time be used for study session for
training/education regarding the Planning Commission’s role in Design Review, Findings and
application of various policies, rules, and ordinances.
The Commissioners discussed the necessity for further education and training on roles, duties, and
prevue for the Planning Commission.
6. ADJOURNMENT
KAUSAR moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga