HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2024 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2024
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Choi called the Meeting to order at 7:09 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 December 11, 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meetings.
GERMERAAD/ZHENG MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2024
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 (Continued from 11/13/24) 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 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
MOHIUDDIN/KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE APPLICATION PDR23-0016 SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD,
KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2 Application PDR24-0008/ARB24-0091: 14833 Andrew Ct; (397-32-009) Michelle Miner Design
(Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a home addition for a new 5,514
square foot two-story single-family residence with a 920 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit
(ADU). No protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan
Designation of Very Low Density Residential (RVLD). Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or
krathbone@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-034 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
BROWNLEY/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-034 APPROVING
APPLICATION PDR24-0008 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.3 Application ZOA24-0004: City Wide. Amend Zoning Standards for Lot Consolidation: Amendment
of Saratoga Municipal Code sections 15-18.0150 (Lot consolidation incentives). The proposed zoning
amendment would encourage small lot consolidation, which would better align with Housing Element
programs required by HCD to facilitate the development of mixed-use and multifamily housing, particularly
for affordable housing, within housing opportunity sites. Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212 or
krathbone@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-033 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 15
(Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code to implement programs of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
MOHIUDDIN/LI MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-033, RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINACE AMENDMENT ZOA24-0004. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
BROWNLEY, CHOI, GERMERAAD, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Swanson reminded Commissioners that the next Planning Commission meeting will be held
on January 22, 2025 and thanked the Commission for their hard work in 2024.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Mohiudinn thanked staff for a great job in 2024. Commissioner Germeraad requested
staff to provide Word copies of the documents from the Study Session to redline with comments. Chair
Choi echoed the request. Commissioner Mohiudinn cautioned that feedback provided in this manner
would then be individual not consensus feedback. He clarified that this feedback could be considered
by staff and consultants for their judgement on whether to makes changes to the standards documents.
Director Swanson will discuss with the city attorney and Lisa Wise Consultants to see what options
would be appropriate.
Chair Choi asked whether the Commission could hold another Study Session on January 22nd, then
hold the public hearing meeting on January 29th. Commissioner Mohiudinn responded that the time
between the 22nd and the 29th would not be enough time to make any revisions.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair CHOI moved for adjournment at 7:56 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga