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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2024 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2024 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, Razi Mohiuddin, and Herman Zheng ABSENT: Commissioner Ping Li (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Bryan T. Swanson, Community Development Director Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner Kyle Rathbone, Assistant Planner Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 14, 2024. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 14, 2024. GERMERAAD/ZHENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2024 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Bob Berglund spoke. Tony Vandersteen spoke. Tsing Bardin spoke. 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. KAUSAR/ZHENG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-012 APPROVING PCUP23-0001 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. 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. Ram Jagadeesan spoke. Andrejs Jaunrubenis spoke. Resident neighbor spoke. MOHIUDDIN/CHOI MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-011 APPROVING PDR23-0018 SUBJECT TO MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN. NOES: GERMERAAD, ZHENG. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. 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. KAUSAR/GERMERAAD MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-008 APPROVING PDR23- 0019 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. Commissioner Kausar recused herself from Agenda item 2.4. 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. CHOI/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO APRIL 10, 2024 FOR THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ON SOLAR STUDY AND SCREENING OPTIONS FOR THE PROJECT. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED: KAUSAR. Commissioner Kausar returned to the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 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. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 24-010 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. Rich Cohen spoke. Sharon Baab spoke. Constatine Polychronopoulos spoke. Kausar/Mohiuddin moved to Adopt Resolution No. 24-010 subject to conditions of approval. No vote was taken. GERMERAAD/CHOI MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-010 APPROVING PDR22-0021 SUBJECT TO REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LI. ABSTAIN: NONE. 4. DIRECTOR ITEMS: Director Swanson mentioned that the April 2024 meeting will include the election of new chair and vice-chair and discussion of the Annual Planning Commission Work Plan. In addition, on March 20th, the General Plan, Housing and other Elements will be presented to the City Council. He thanks the Commission and the public for their hard work and input. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS Chair Brownley announced that he will be out of the country for the June and July meetings. Vice -Chair Choi asked whether the Commission could get more clarification on what’s required with solar studies. Commissioner Germeraad commented that he would like to hear from a solar expert come before the Planning Commission. Commissioner Mohiuddin commented that he believed the role of the Commission should be to accept the studies as presented, as the architects are standing behind this work. Commissioner Germeraad questioned if staff could instruct the public as to what is under the Planning Commission’s purview and what is not. Commissioner Kausar stated that such instruction was part of the role of the Commission, to educate applicants and the public regarding the Commission’s role. 6. ADJOURNMENT MOHIUDDIN/KAUSAR moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:09 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst City of Saratoga