HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 91-63 RESOLUTION NO. 91-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
UPHOLDING A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DR-90-044 - De La Cruz
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied to the City of Saratoga
for design review approval to construct a new 4,984 square foot
two-story single family residence on a 1.17 acre parcel within
theN MR zone district pursuant to Chapter 15 of the City Code;
and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 1991, the Planning Commission of the
City of Saratoga conducted a public hearing on said application,
and following the conclusion thereof, the Planning Commission
denied the application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has appealed the decision of the
Planning Commission to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 1991, the City Council conducted a de
novo public hearing on the appeal, at which time any person
interested in the matter was given an opportunity to be heard;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff
reports, minutes of proceedings conducted by the Planning
Commission relating to said application, and the written and oral
evidence presented to the City Council in support of and in
opposition to the appeal;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Saratoga as follows:
(1) The appeal from the Planning Co~Lnnission is hereby
denied and the decision of the Planning Commission is affirmed to
wit:
The applicant has not met the burden of proof required
to support said application, and the following findings
have been determined:
(1) The project will not minimize the perception of
excessive bulk in relation to the immediate
neighborhood in that the proposal does not attempt
to integrate the residents into the hillside or
follow the natural contours required on such a
prominent site.
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(2) The project is not compatible in terms of bulk and
height with those homes within the immediate area
and in the same zoning district in that the
combination of overwhelming design elements and
areas of maximum height add to the proposal's bulk
and mass.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Saratoga held on the 4th day of September ,
1991, by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Clevenger, Monia, Stutzman and Mayor Kohler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST
Deputy City Clerk
August 29, 1991
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