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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-1964 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: 7:30 P. M., Momaay, February 10, 1964 PLACe: Saratoga Righ School, Herriman Avenue, SaraZoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I, ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P. M, by Chairman Norton. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, ~lenn, Kellum, McFall, Norton and OtRorke. Absent: None. B. MINUI~S Commissioner 61ennmoved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, ~hat the reading of the minutes of January 27, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following correctionst Page 6.,.!~, Bo A-.~33 - St'. Andrews Episcopal Church...para~raph 6... Add "Cou~aissioner Crisp abstained." at the end of the paragraph. Page 6...VI~ NEW Bl~INESS..'.Change '~o" to read as follows: '~, Ordinance NS-5 - Proposed Amendment to Part Three The Secretary read a draft of the proposed amendment to Ordinance NS-5. relative to access road reimbursement. Chairman Norton explained the proposed amendment and the need for same,' then referred this matter to the Subdivi- sion Committee. for study and a report at the next regu- lar meeting."' Motion carried unanimously. C. NEW PLANNING COMMISSION N EMBERS Chairman Norton introduced Adm. Edward A. McFall and Mr. E. W. O~Rorkes newly appointed members of the Planning Commission, and welcomed them to the Commission. Plannin~.. Commission Ninut~s - February 1.0s 1964 - Con~Linued I. D. COPK~iTTEES Chairman Noz'ton appointed the following conmittees for 1964: 'DESIGN REVIEW COMPIITTEE Commissioner Cowley, Chairman Counissioner Glenn Commissioner 0 'Rorke GENERAL PLAN COF~tITTEE Commissioner Glenn, Chairman Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Cowley SUBDIVISION AND BUXLDI!~G SITE COMMITEEE Commissioner Crisp, Chairman' Commissioner Kellum Commissioner McFall VARIANCE 'Commissioner Eellure, Chairman Commissioner Crisp Commissioner O 'Rorke 1I. PUBLIC HEARINCS The Chairman declarBd public hearin~$ open for the evening at 7:35 P. A. V-237 .- Wm. L. Cooley, Squirrel Hollow Lane - Variance to eliminate Front Yard Setback Requirement in connection with Carport - Continued from January 13, 1964. '. . The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and reed a connunication from Kenneth I. ~L~rts supporting' this request. The applicant' was not present and there was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to: this matter. The Commissioners advised that they had visited the site as requested by the Chairman. -2- Plan~i~g Commission Minutes -, February ~0i 196~ - Continued n. A. - qool Commissioner Kellum advised that. the Variance Co~mittee had been unable to m~ke the findings required by law for the granting of a Variance. It was the recommendation of the Committee, therefore, that this Variance be denied. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on V-237 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:40 P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that V-237, Wm. L. Cooley, be denied since the findings required under Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 could not be made; motion carried unanimously. B. V-238 - Helen K. Rayburn~ Big Basin Way - Variance to allow Uncovered Parking Spaces for Residence in lieu of Carport or Garage and to allow Parking Spaces for both Residence and Antique Shop to be nine feet in width in lieu of the required ten feet - Continued f~om J~nua.ry 27~ ~964 '. ...... Dwight Caswell was present to represent the applicant and advised that the need for the Variance was created by the peculiar shape of the property. Sam Hernandez, Big Basin Way, opposed the granting of the subject Variance. Commissioner Glenn stated that he felt the applicant was trying to crowd too much onto this lot, He observed that decreasing the number of buildings or the space within the buildings would eliminate the need for the Variance. ~ C_omm~ssioner Crisp concurred with Commissioner Glenn.' CommissionerKellumadvised that the Variance Committee had revie~ed this matter very carefully and was unable to make the findings necessary for the granting of the Variance. The Committee recommended, therefore,. that this application be denied. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the public hearing on V-238 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:51P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved that V=238, Helen K. Kayburn, be denied since the findings required by law for the' granting of a Variance could not be made. Commissioner Kellum seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Plannin~ Co~mission Minutes - February. lot 1964 ~ Continued II. C.. V-239 -. Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Variance to allow Accesm sory Structure in required rear yard to be 20 feet in height in lieu of the vermitted 14 feet - Continued from January 27~ .1964. ... The applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment with regard to this request unless there were questions to be answered. There was no one in the audience'who wished to speak with reference to this matter. Commissioner Kellum advised that.the Variance Committee had visited the site and had carefully studied the plan, but had been unable to make the findings required by Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3. 'He stated that it was the Connn!ttee's reconmendatiOn, therefore, that this application be denied.. Commissioner Cowley moved,-seconded by Connnissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on V-239 be closed. ~otion carried unanimously and the hearin~ was closed at 7:58 P. M. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that V-239, Clarence Neale, be denied on the basis that the findings required for the granting of a Variance could not be made. ~otion carried unanimously. D. C~65.- MacKay & Somps~ Xnc., Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from 'Agricul- The hearing on C-65 ~as opened at 7:59 P. M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and there was one ~rit~en communi- cation on file. Jim Cole, representing the applicant, requested that this matter be defer- red until later in the evening since his client had not arrived. This request was granted and Chairman Norton directed C-65 continued until later in the evening. E. UP-61 - Town and Country Realty Company, Saravia~Drive - Use Permit for Temporary Sal~ Office for Sarahills Subdivision The public hearing onUP-61 was opened at 8:01P. ~. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written conauuni- cations on file, He then read a Staff Report pertaining to this matter. Ty Papalias was present to represent the applicant and explained that instead of using a model home sales office, they would like to build small office on one of the lots in the subdivision. P!annin~ Conmission Min_u.t.~a. - Feb,-uary !0'. 1964 ~-Conti,;~u__ed II. E, ~up-61 - Town and C.ount..ry R_ealty Company After discussion, Mr. Papalias was informed that Design Review would be required in connection with the ~]subject sales office. .He expressed will- ingness to comply with this requirement. There was no one in ~he audience! who wished to comment with regard to this application, Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on UP-61 be closed, Motion carried unanimously and the hear'ing was closed at 8:05 P, M, Commissioner Crisp moved that IIP~61~ .Town and Coun=ry Realty Company, be granted subject to Design Review .of the proposed sales office and any Signs to be used in connection with sames and that a time limit of one (1) year be placed on this Use Permit. Commissioner Cowley seconded the motion which carried unanimously., Fo Ordinance NS-3.5 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 relating to .Cha. n~i_n~ Conditions. of Co.nditional Reclassification The public hearing on Ordinance NS-3.5 was opened at 8:07 P. M, The Secretary advised Chat a Notice of Hearing had been published and there were no written communications on file. He then read the proposed ordi- nance~ relating to changing cond'itions of conditional reclassification. There was no one in the audience' who wished to comment with regard to this matter. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that the public hearing on Ordinance NS-3.5 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:11 P. M, Commissioner Crisp moved, second'ed by Con~n~ssioner Kellum,' that the Plan-' ning Commission recommend to the' City Council that Ordinance NS-3.5 be adopted; motion carried unanimously. D. C-65 - MacKay & Somps, Inc., Cox: Avenue - Change of Zoning from "A~ricul- tufa1" and '~-1-12,500" to '~-1-10,000" - Continued from earlie~ in the evenin2 The Secretary read a co~unicati0n from Betty Jane and A. L. Irwin opposing the proposed change of zoning,' Mr. Cole explained 1) the subject property is located on the north side of Cox Avenue between the railroad tract and the proposed West Valley Freeway 2) it is a difficult parcel to subdivide 3) the applicant felt that the railroad tract and the proposed freeway would make natural barriers for this zoning. Plarmin~ Commission Minu.te~..- .Februa.ry lOt 196~ - Continued II,. D. C-.65 - MacKay ~ Sorrrps, _~nc. M, J. Lee, Woodmont Drive, opposed the proposed change of zoning. He stated that he would like to see:the city maintain the low density indi- cated by the General Plan and the granting of this change of zoning would set a precedent that would make similar applications hard to deny, John Ostrowski, Ione Court, concurred with Mr. Lee and observed that the developer would gain approximately 20% density if this change of zoning was approved. George Towne, Jr., Wolcott Ways Stated that he had moved to Saratoga because of its objectives with regard to density, zoning, etc. and would not like to see it changed. He, therefore, opposed the proposed change of zoning. James Lovely, Ione Court~ opposed the proposed change of zoning because of the increase in density. Richard Brian, Glenb~ae Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed chan~e of zoning because of the increased density. He further stated that he might feel differently if the builder had bought the property prior to plans for .the freeway. B. T. Galeb, Seagull Way, stated 1) he did not feel that large lots would be an asset in the subject.area 2) he felt that smaller lots would provide the best use of the land.so 3) he was in favor of the proposed change of zoning, A show of hands indicated that 16 of the interested parties present opposed the proposed change of zoning and two (2) favored the proposed change. Jim Cole explained that a flexible lot size was needed in connection with this particular area to enable .them to work out the street pattern but that they had no desire to change the density, In answer to a question from the Chairman,.Mro Cole stated that if a '~D" District would accom- plish their purpose, this would be fine. He explained that they would like to make the lots along the freeway and the railroad deeper.than the others. A representative of the developer stated that because of a 70 foot PG&E easement, the railroad and the proposed freeway, a p=oblem had been created in connection with development of the subject parcel. He further stated that, actually, their application was a request for nothing more than a '~D" Zone. -6- Planning Commission Minutes r F.ebruary 10=, 1964 _- Conti~n~e_d Commissioner Crisp explained that while the Subdivision Committee did no= normally make a report on zoning'matters, a study had been made in nection with the subject application because of the pending subdivision° He stated that the Committee wasl. not in favor of rezoning this property to 10;000 square foot lots. Jim Cole advised that perhaps the '~D" zoning would accomplish their pur- pose as well as the requested '~-1~10,000" zoning, so requested that this matter be continued to allow adequate time to change the application, On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-65, NacKay & 8omps, Inc., continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study as to ~hether this property was suitable for '~D" zoning. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:40 P. FIVE NI~JTE RECESS Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mr. Gordon Hunter of the Good Government Group and observed that Mr. Louis Wine, another member of this group~ had been present earlier in the evening. III, ~UBDIVISIONS ANDBUILDING ~_TE.~ A, SD-465 - C. L. Longson, Canyon View Drive - Subdivision Approval - 26 Lots.- Continued from J~nuat~'27. 1964 Willard Thompson was present to represent the applicant and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Sub- division Committee Report of February 10, 1964~ relative to SD-465s be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed January 3, 1964) be approved in accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit '~-1", filed February 10, 196Z~) subjectz to the 16 conditions detailed in the Subdivision Committee Report; motion carried unanimously, B. SDR.-467 - Joyce Hendrys Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - C_.o_n.~t.tnued.fro~ January 27, 1964 ..... Commissioner Crisp advised that the applicant had mat with the Building Site Co~ittee to discuss the.street and utilities. He further advised, however, that the Committee still was not prepared to make a recommenda- tion with regard to the utilities~ so suggested that this matter be con- tinued until the next regular meeting to allow time for further study of this situation, -7~ _P=lanning Commiasion Minutes. - February 10...1964 - .Conti:!ued III. B. SDR-467 - Joyc~ Hend;t Mr. Hendry was present and expressed willingness' to have the matter con- tinued further. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDRo467s Joyce Hendry, continued until the meeting on February 24, 1964. C. SDR-46_____~8 - Ca~ L. Dozier, Saratoga. Avenue - Building S~e Approval - I Lot Mr. Dozier and Mr. Ton were present to discuss the proposed conditions of approval with the Commission. Chairman Norton advised that the City Attorney had ruled that the westerly 100 feet of the old Saratoga Inn.property (not under ownership to the applicant but included in the change of zoning covering the applicant~s property) could only be used for.parking until a further change of zoning was granted. He explained, however, that this did not affect the existing building located on this property. Commissioner Crisp explained that. building site approval would not include approval of the apartment shown on the plan nor the location of the building. He further explained that these items would be discussed under Design Review. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Xellum, that the Building Site Committee Report of February 10, 1964 relative to SDR-468, Carl L. Doziers be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed January 30, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-469 - Rose Robertson, Piedmont Road - Building S%t.~ ApPrOve! - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp advised that a revised site development plan would be required in cormection with this application and that septic tank clearance had not yet been received from the Health Department. It was the recommendation of the Building Site Committee, therefore, that this meter be continued until the next regular meeting. On the basis of this recomendation, Chairman Norton directed SDR-469 continued until the meeting on February 24, 1964. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. ~-1~2 - Dr. John Oliver~ Saratoga--Surmyvale Road - Final Design Review - Addition to Pet Clinic ~ Continued f[om January 27, 1964 ~ Commissioner Cowley advised that' it was the recoEmendation of the Design Review Committee that this application be approved on the basis of the exhibits submitted. -8- pln.nn.i..na Co,remission litnutes - ,~ebruary 10;:1964 -_ Continued A. A-132 -. Dr:..John Oliver Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that final design approval be granted A. 132~ Dr, John Oliver, for the addition to the Pet Clinic as shown on Exhibits "A", "B", "C:; and '~3'"- motion' car- tied unanimously. ; B. A-1.3.4 - Carl L. Dozier, Saratoga; Avenue '- Preliminary Design Review - Restaur.an..t_ .a. nd Office Buildin~s - C.o..ntinued from Januar7 27~ 1964. Commissioner Cowley advised that:. the Design Reviex¢ Committee could find no justification for approving the apartment shown on the exhibits. After discussion, Chairman Norton explained that the applicant would have to apply for the apartment to be added to the conditional zoning since it was not originally included. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that preliminary design approval be granted A-134~ Carl L. Dozier~ as shown On Exhibits "A", ~", and "C" with the exception. of the apartment sho~n as a second story ~ . · on building ~2 on said exhibits; motion carried unanimously. C. A-13.1 - Cupertino Union School District, Titus Avenue - Final Design Review - Laurel Hansen School The Secretary advised that Mr. LSfgren had requested that this matter be continued since their landscape plan was not ready. Commissioner Cowicy recommended that this request be granted. On the basis of the foregoing~ Chairman Norton directed A-131 continued until the meeting on February 24, 1964. D. A-1.35 - Clarence T..oys St. Charles Street - Final .D. esi~n Review - Apartmen..t.s Co~m{ssioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that A, 135, Clarence Toy, be granted preliminary design approval instead Of ·final design approval as requested unt:il the Design Review Committee had an opportunity to review the plans more carefully~ motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp .gave a brief report on the City Council meeting of Feb- ruary 5, 1964, with particular emphasis on City Council approval of an assess- ment district for the improvement of portions of Saratoga and Cox Avenues and appointment of the two new Planning 'Commissioners. Planning ..Cqmmis. sion Minu.t..es .- F..e. bruary 10,..1964 - Conti~..n~d. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Church Off-Street Pa.rki..ng ~he Secretary read a letter from'Mayor Glennon relative to church parking. Chairman Norton referred this matter to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report as promptly as possible. B. Subdivision Fen~.e.s The Secretary advised that a question had been raised at the last City Council meeting as to whether the solid board subdivision fences along major streets were advisable or whether a more open design should be considered. Commissioner Crisp advised that the Planning Committee of the Council had requGsted that consideration be given to a more open type fence since the solid board fentess from an aesthetic point of view, deteriorated rapidly. He further advised that it was felt that perhaps the residents would help maintain the right-of-way if a more open design was used. After discussion, Chairman Norton referred this matter to the Design Review Committee for study and a. recommendation as soon as convenient. vII, OLp BUSINESS A. SDR-402 - Alex Swanson, Saratoga Hills Road - Request for Extension - Continued from January 27., 196~ . Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that a total extension of one year from the original expiration date be granted in con- nection with SDR-402, Alex Swanson; motion carried unanimously. B. Ches~te.r Av._enUe Asse..s.s~..en.t.. District_. - Referred by Ci[ y Council - Continued from January 27, .1964 _ Commissioner Glenn reviewed the request from the City Councils then read a report from the General Plan Committee pertaining to this matter. After discussion, Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisps that the report of the General Plan Committee dated February 3, 1964s relative to the Chester Avenue ASsessment District, be adopted and trans~ mitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. -10- P_ la_nnin~ Co~mmission .Minutes - FebrUary. 10.,. 196.~. - Conti::~'..md VII, C, Fruitvale Avenue Plan Line - Referred by City Council - Continued from JanUary 27, .1..96~ ...... Commissioner Glenn advised that '~he General Plan Committee had met with the Director of Public Works to review the proposed precise plan line for [ruitvale Avenue from Gardner Lane to Saratoga-Los Gatos Roads and it was the recommendation of the Committee that this plan line be approved. After discussions Commissioner Gienn moved~ seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the proposed precise plan line for Fruitvale Avenue from Gardner Lane to Saratoga-Los Gatos Road be approved as sho~n on the Plan Line Eaps and that the Secretary be directed to advise the City Council of this actionJ motion carried unanimously. D. Street Li~h. ts. - Refer~.ed b7 Cit7 .Council - Continued from January. Commissioner Glenn advised that he had discussed this matter with Playor Glennon and he had suggested that it be placed on the agenda for the General Plan Review. After discussion~ Chairman l~orton directed that the Secretary place this i~em on the a~enda as suggested.: E, Storage of Jur~c Cars - Communication from Dominic So Nicoletta - Continued from Jan_uary 27, 1.964 . The Secretary requested that this matter be continued until the next regu- lar meeting since he had been unable to complete his investigation. The Chairman so directed. F. Planned .Communi. ty District - Draft of Proposed O..rdinance for Review Commissioner Crisp suggested tha~ this ordinance be set for public hearing on March 9~ 1964, and requested that each Commissioner study the proposed .. ord inance in the meant ime o Corm~!ssioner Glenn tooreds seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Commis~ sion tentatively approve the draft of the proposed ordinance and direct that the Secretary set same for public bearing on March 9s 1964~ motion carried unanimously. G. De__s.i~B Standards The Secretary displayed colored maps showing a subdivision that conformed to the suggested desian ~tandards and one that did not. Plan~n~ Commission Minutes - Feb=uary..10~' 1964 - Continued VI1.. G. Design'Standards Commissioner Cowley requested that each of the Commissioners rev. iew the maps and submit their comments to the Design Review Conunittee~ ChalrmanNorton directed this matter continued until the meeting on February 24, 1964. H. Ordinance NS-5 -.proposed Amendment to Part Thre~ After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Planning Commission approve the proposed amendment. to Ordinance NS-5 (relative to minimum access road .reimbursement).as submit- ted and transmit same to the City Council for enactment; mot'ion'carried unanimously. VIIlo COI~fUNICATIONS Bo ORAL Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:11 P. M. Respectfully submitted, / Stanley M. W'alker, Secretary v