HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10-2024 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Brownley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Clinton Brownley, Vice Chair Jojo Choi, Commissioners Anjali
Kausar, Paul Germeraad, Ping, Li, Razi Mohiuddin, and Herman Zheng
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan T. Swanson, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Senior Planner
Christina Fusco, Arborist
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 8, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 11, 2023.
KAUSER/LI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2023 MEETING. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, GERMERAAD, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS:
None
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Application PDR23-002/ARB23-0011: 14251 Springer Avenue; (503-27-067) Qian Zheng and Wan Zhiling
(Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 2,880 square foot two-story single-family
residence with an 800 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). One protected tree is proposed for removal.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-0001 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Sue Mo spoke.
Jennie Qian spoke.
Paul Qian spoke.
MOHIUDDIN/ KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0001 APPROVING PDR23-0002/ARB23-
0011 FOR 14251 SPRINGER AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT 1,
INCLUDING PLANTING HEDGES ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE AND A 6’ SILL FOR WINDOWS
ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF RESIDENCE ON 2ND FLOOR. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI,
GERMERAAD, LI KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN. NOES: ZHENG. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
GERMERAAD/ZHENG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0001 APPROVING PDR23-0002/ARB23-
0011 FOR 14251 SPRINGER AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN EXHIBIT 1,
INCLUDING PLANTING HEDGES ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE AND MAKING THE BACK
UPSTAIRS WINDOW FROSTED, AND A 6’ SILL FOR WINDOWS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
RESIDENCE ON 2ND FLOOR.. AYES : GERMERAAD, ZHENG. NOES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, LI, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2. Application APTR23-0003; 18639 Ravenwood Drive; (397-43-032) Kimeh Builders. Appeal by a neighbor at
18640 Ravenwood Drive on an administrative decision to approve an application for the removal of one coast redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) at 18639 Ravenwood Drive (TRP23-0465).
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No.24-002 denying the appeal.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Toji spoke.
KAUSAR/ MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.24-002 DENYING THE APPEAL AND
APPROVING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE COAST REDWOOD. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: GERMERAAD, LI. ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE.
GERMERAAD/LI MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS DECISION UNTIL AN ALTERNATIVE TO REMOVING THE
TREE IS EXPLORED WITH A FOUNDATION ENGINEER REPORT. AYES : GERMERAAD, LI. NOES:
BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
4. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Swanson reported that the City Council would be receiving a report on the HCD responses to the Housing Element
on January 17, 2024.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
Vice Chair Choi asked for a discussion on when Commissioners can ask questions of staff.
Commissioner Germeraad asked to have more expert staff attend meetings.
6. ADJOURNMENT
KAUSAR/GERMERAAD moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Debbie Bretschneider, Temp Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga