HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2024 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2024
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Chair Choi called the Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Jojo Choi, Vice Chair Anjali Kausar, Commissioners Clinton
Brownley, Paul Germeraad, Ping Li, Razi Mohiuddin and Herman Zheng
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan T. Swanson, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Kyle Rathbone, Associate Planner
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 2024
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of November 13, 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meetings.
BROWNLEY/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13,
2024 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: CHOI.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 Application PDR23-0016/ARB23-0094: 19106 Panorama Drive; (397-09-021) Terry J. Martin
Associates (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 5,429 square foot
two story single-family residence with a 1,134 square foot basement. The project includes a request for a
height exception to increase the allowable 26’ tall building height by an additional 3.48” for a total building
height of 29’-4.0”. One protected California Pepper tree is proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-
40,000 with a General Plan Designation of Very Low Density Residential (RLD). Staff Contact: Christopher
Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-030 denying the project as staff cannot make all the required findings for design
review and for granting a height exception for a single-family dwelling to exceed a height of 26 feet.
Li Lin spoke on the agenda item
Ajit Mayya spoke on the agenda item
Terry Martin spoke on the agenda item
MOHIUDDIN/KAUSAR MOVED TO CONTINUE APPLICATION PDR23-0016 TO THE
DECEMBER 11, 2024 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD,
KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2 Application PDR24-0009/ARB24-0068/FER24-0001: 14768 Vickery Ave; (517-27-011) Andison
Residential Design (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 4,593 square
foot one-story single-family residence over 18 feet tall with a 652 square foot attached accessory dwelling
unit (ADU) and a Fence Exception for a fence of 6-feet of solid material plus an additional 2-feet of lattice
material within the exterior side setback where 3 feet is allowed. 5 protected trees are proposed for removal.
The site is zoned R-1-15,000 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. 24-031 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
KAUSAR/BROWNLEY MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-031 APPROVING
APPLICATION PDR24-0009 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: GERMERAAD. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.3 Application PDR23-0023/VAR23-0004/ARB24-0060: 14771 Montalvo Rd; (517-19-040) Joseph W.
Beyers (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 4,563 square foot two-
story single-family residence with a 790 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a
Variance for SB 9 Lot Split parcel map width and area requirements, encroachment of the main residence
into the front setback, and allowable floor area limits for the main home. 11 protected trees are proposed
for removal. The site is zoned R-1-20,000 with a General Plan Designation of Low Density Residential (M-
10). Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or krathbone@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-032 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
Anna Sani spoke on the agenda item
Hadi Ghafouri spoke on the agenda item
KAUSAR/LI MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-032 APPROVING APPLICATION
PDR23-0023 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Swanson reminded the Commission of the December 11th Study Session to discuss the
Objective Design Standards. Director Swanson also mentioned that the Lot Consolidation Incentives
will be on the December agenda. In January staff would like to hold the Planning Commission either
on the 22nd or the 29th of January an email will be sent out to the Commission requesting replies. On
November 20th City Council will hold a Study Session on Builders Remedy.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Vice -Chair Kausar thanked fellow Commissioners for worked well together and wished everyone a
happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Germeraad thanked the applicant on the Montalvo project for
outlining the proposed project site.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair CHOI moved for adjournment at 9:21 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga