HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-1958 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
TIME: May 26, 1958, 7:3o P,M,
PIACE: Firemanes Hall, Oak Street, Saratoga, Caltf.
TYPE~ Regular Meeting
I ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A- ROLL CALL
Present~ Anderson, Bennett, Crisp, Higgins, Tiffany, Pasetta
Absent:' Webster
B- MINUTES
COmmissioner Htggtns mo~ed that the minutes be approv~d as
written and distributed- Commissioner Tiffany seconded. Car-
ried unanimously
II REZONING
A-E~' 1. A. E- Mancini - C-13
Mancini
C-13 The'Secretary read the request to change 1.4 acres, Toyon
Lodge Property, from Ri:B3 and RE:B4 to RE~Bhtt.
Mr. Mancini stated that he was making the request in order to
make the hotel a conforming use.
Mr. Raymond Willie ms, Pepper Lane, spoke for the applicant.
Commissioner Hlggtns moved for granting of the rezonlng appli-
cation. Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously.
III PUBLIC HEARINGS
A- USE PERMITS
Jacob 1. Jacob Smith - V-el
Smith
V-81 The Secretary read the request for a use permit and vari-
ance to move and remodel a structure on Elyira St,
The Secretary read letters approving the use permit from
Mr. and Mrs. F. D- Evans, Elvtra St-, and Mr. M- L- Mercer,
El~'~a St.
Commissioner Pasetta moved for granting use permit and vari-
ance. Commissioner Anderson seconded. Carried unanimously.
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H. Guth 2- Hans Cruth - V-82
V-82
The Secretary read the application for a use permit and
variance to remodel a noneconforminG buildinG-
Mr. GeorGe Whiteman, Paul Ave., expressed approval of the
application'.'
Commissioner HiGGins moved for granting the variance and
Use Permit- Commissioner Tiffany seconded. Carried unani-
mously.
Public Hearings were closed at 7:50 P-M.
IV OOMMITTEE REPORTS
A~' ARCHITECTURAL & SITE CONTROL
Day & 1. Day and Van din Bos -V-73
Vanden-
Bos Mr. DeMere, representing Mr. Van den Bos, discussed with
V-73
the Commissioners the parking facilities.
The application was referred hac~ t~,Day and VandenBos for
further information.
2. G. Enos - V-80
G. Enos Mr. Clark, representing the sign company, presented new
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plans for the sign,
Commissioner Higgins moved to approve the sign which re-
uses the existing backboards on which the name of the market
is painted in yellow and also on which single line neon
tubing is placed, all in accordance with the drawing as
presented by Zeon Co. Commissioner Anderson seconded.
Carried unanimously.
B. Cald- 3- B- Caldwell - V-61
well
V-61 The Secretary explained the request for architectural ap-
proval of an additional buildin9 on BiG Basin Way.
Commissioner Pasetta moved for granting approval. Commis-
sioner Hi99ins seconded. Carried unanimously.
B. SUBDIVISION
E.Prlndle 1- E- Prindle - SD-57
SD-67
The Secretary'~ead the conditions set by the County SubdiVision
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Committee meeting of May 20, 1958.
Commissioner Pasetta moved for approval of the tentative
map subject t6 all the conditions set by the County except
#10, and with the addition of a further condition, "All
iota to be at least 85! at the 25! setback line." C~mmts-
sioner Higglns seconded. Carried unanimously.
V NEW BUSINESS
Zoning i. Communication from City Attorney re zoning of annexed
of
Annexed areas.
Areas.
The Secretary read a letter from the City Attorney.
After a discussion as to the procedure to be followed, a
aectsion was postponed until the next meeting.
Sign 2. Sign Ordinance
Ordinance
The City Administrator explained the history of the sign
ordinance and read a report of a meeting held with sub-
dividers.
Commissioner Anderson moved that the City Administrator be
directed to consult with the Planning ConsUltant as to the
cost of a study of sign ordinance including subdivision
signs and on the advisability of writin9 just one ordinance
covering subdivision signs only at this time. Commissioner
Htggtns seconded. Carried unanimously.
VI PETITIONS ~ GRIEVANCES
A,' WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None "
B, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
Chairman Bennett stated need for policy in the matter of access roads.
This matter was referred to the Subdivision Committee for study and recom-
mendation.
Commissioner Htgglns moved for adjournment at 9:25 P.M. Commissioner
Tiffany seconded- Carried unanimously.
10 present~ 1 Press
City Officials present: City Administrator, Assistant to City Administrator,
Assistant City Attorneys Director of Public WOrks. -3-