HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2024 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 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 Anjali
Kausar, Ping Li, Razi Mohiuddin, and Herman Zheng
ABSENT: Commissioner Paul Germeraad (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan T. Swanson, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Kyle Rathbone, Associate Planner
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
1. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Commissioner Mohiuddin moved to nominate Commissioner Kausar for Chair. Kausar seconded the
motion.
ZHENG/LI MOVED TO NOMINATE JOJO CHOI FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, LI, ZHENG. NOES: KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN.
ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
First motion received no vote.
BROWNLEY/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO NOMINATE ANJALI KAUSAR FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION VICE-CHAIR. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 13, 2024.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 13, 2024.
KAUSAR/BROWNLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 13, 2024
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
John Brittain spoke.
John Day spoke.
Ray Sullivan spoke.
Colin Whitby-Strevens spoke.
Tsing Bardin spoke.
Bob Berglund spoke.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:25 pm Commissioner Kausar recused herself from Item 2.1.
2.1 (Continued from March 13, 2024) 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
3,782 square foot two-story single-family residence, which includes a 743 square foot attached accessory
dwelling unit, with a maximum overall height of 24’-11”. No protected trees are requested or approved for
removal. 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.
BROWNLEY/ZHENG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-009 APPROVING PDR23-0008
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE. RECUSED:
KAUSAR.
7:43 pm Commissioner Kausar returned to the dais.
2.2 Application PCUP24-0041: 12200 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road; (386-01-025) Bridget Lynch, AoPS
Academy (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval for a new after-school
tutoring use to operate within 4,711 square feet of existing classroom facilities. The site is zoned CV with
a General Plan Designation of Commercial Retail. Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or
krathbone@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-013 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
LI/KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-013 APPROVING PCUP24-0041
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI,
KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.1 Planning Commission Annual Work Plan
4. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Swanson said he had been notified of upcoming Commissioner vacations. He put forward the
question if either the June or July meeting could be canceled. Commissioners preferred that July 2024 be
canceled.
Director Swanson also mentioned that in May there might be a need to hold a second Planning Commission
meeting.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
Vice Chair Kausar wished everyone Eid Mubarak.
Chair Choi thanked Commissioner Brownley for his service as Chair the past year.
6. ADJOURNMENT
KAUSAR/CHOI moved for adjournment at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga