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Home My WebLink About03-13-2024 Planning Commission Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 2024 7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Public Participation Information In accordance with Saratoga’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote attendance using the Zoom information below. 1. Accessing the meeting via Zoom • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652375945 (Webinar ID 826 5237 5945) • Calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968; OR 2. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling the numbers listed above; OR 3. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling the numbers listed above. Written Communication Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/pc. Written communications will be provided to the members of the Planning Commission and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in supplemental meeting materials. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of February 14, 2024. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of February 14, 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. This law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications. REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS Any interested person objecting to the whole, or any portion of decision on this Agenda, may file an Appeal Application with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision. The City Council conducts de novo review of appeals. Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.1 Application PCUP23-0001: 12770 Saratoga Ave; (386-14-011) Manish Rastogi (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval for a new private preschool to operate within 2,465 square feet of existing classroom facilities at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of Medium Density Residential (M-10). Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or krathbone@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-012 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.2 Application PDR23-0018/ARB23-0104: 14486 Oak Place; (397-22-005) Archana Jain (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 2,719 square foot two-story single-family residence with a 612 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (maximum height 26’). Two 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: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or krathbone@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-011 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.3 Application PDR23-0019/ARB23-0106: 18511 Vessing Road; (397-02-111) Chuck Bommarito (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 5,963 square foot one story single-family residence with a height of 25.11 feet. Eleven 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: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-008 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.4 Application PDR23-0008/ARB23-0097: 18394 Montpere Way; (403-23-029) Gordon K. Wong (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 3,773 square foot two story single-family residence which includes an attached 734 square feet accessory dwelling unit with a total proposed height of 24.92 feet. 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. 24-009 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.5 Application PDR22-0021/ARB22-0104: 19208 Panorama Drive; (403-23-029) Rajdeep and Prerna Jaiswal (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 6,754 square foot two story single-family residence with a height of 25.87 feet. The project will also include a 3,897 square foot basement and a 787 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit. Four 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: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 3 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-010 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 3. DIRECTOR ITEMS 4. COMMISSION ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for review on March 8, 2024 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 8th day of March 2024 at Saratoga, California. Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst. 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, copies of materials distributed to the Planning Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the Planning Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us or available at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II].