HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 98-32 RESOLUTION NO. 98- 3~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SARATOGA DENYING AN APPEAL FROM
THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION;
APPLICANT/APPELLANT ADDISON: 14190 PALOMINO WAY
DR-98-002
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Addison, the applicant has applied for design review
approval for the construction of a new 5,048 square foot residence; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1998, the Planning Commission of the City of
Saratoga held a duly noticed public hearing on said application at which all interested
parties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence and
following the conclusion thereof, the Planning Commission voted to deny the design
review approval; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has appealed the denial of the Planning Commission
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1998, the City Council conducted a de novo
public hearing on the appeal, at which time any person interested in the matter was
given the full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and considered the staff report,
minutes of proceedings conducted by the Planning Commission relating to the
application, and all 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. After careful consideration of the site plan, architectural drawings, plans
and other exhibits submitted in connection with this matter, by split vote of the City
Council (Councilmember Wolfe voting in opposition) the appeal from the Planning
Commission is denied and the action of the Planning Commission is affirmed, to ~vit:
The Applicant has failed to meet the burden of proof required to support the
application for design review approval and the following findings have been
determined:
(a) The design of the project and placement on the site is not
compatible with the Residential Design Handbook's policies for hillside development
in that the structure proposes a flat level pad which does not adequately step with the
natural topography of the lot and an exception request for grading quantities in
excess of 1,000 cubic yards cannot be granted; and
(b ) The project is not compatible in terms of architectural style, mass
and proportion with other homes in the neighborhood.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Saratoga held on the 7th day of October , 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: CoUncil.members B'Ogosian, ~acobs, Moran, Shaw and Mayor Wolfe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: NOne
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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September 21, 1998
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