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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-1964 Planning Commission Minutes S~Y OF M!NUTE.,S CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday~ March 23, 1964, 7:30 P, Mo PLACE: Saratoga High School, Nerri~.n Avenues Saratogas California TYPE: Regular M~eting Io RO~TINE ORGANIZAT10.N The meeting w~.s called to order by Chairman Norton at 7:30 P. M. An ROLL GALL Present: Com-assioners Cowleys Crisps Glenns Kellum, McFall, Norton and OeRorke. Absent: None° B. MINLvEES Commissioner Glenn moved that the reading of the minutes of March 9, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted, Com- missioner C~'isp seconded the motion which carried unanimously, A. C-.65 - MacFay & Somps~ Inc. s Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from "Agricultural" and "R-1-12.~500" to '~R-1-12~500 P-D" - Con.~inued from. March 9~ 1964 . The hearing on C-65 was resumed at ?*.36 P, M. The applicant was present but stared that he had no further counnent unless there were questions he could answer. There ~as no one in the audience who wished to speak in connection with this application, Commissioner Crisp advised that it was the recommendation of the Subdi- vision Committee =hat the Commiss~.on recoumaend approval of C-65 subject to approval of the tentative map° After further discussions Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by sioner Glenn, that the public hearing on C-65 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at ?:39 P. M, Counissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Planning Commission recommond to the City Cormoil that C-65s MacKay & Sompsv Inc.~ be approved subject to approval of the tentative map; motion carried unanimously. Bo C-66 - Joseph P° Long~ Saratoga Avenue - Change of Zoning from "Condi- tional Ce~nunity Com~rcial" restricted to parking to "Condi- tional Co~nunity Commercial' restricted to offices - Continued f~r.om March 9, 1964 The hearing on C-66 continued at 7-'40 P. M. The applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment with regard to this application. There ~as no one in the audience who wi-.hed to cotave-hi with regard to this matter° The Secretary read a Staff Report rece~nending approval of C-66 sub]oct to certain conditions° Commissioner Crisp advised that this was also the recomm~ndation of the Subdivision Committeen After further d~scussion~ Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Com- missioner McFall~ that the public hearing on C-66 be closed° Motion carried unanimonsly and the hearinN was c~osed at 7:45 P. M. -1- Plannin~ Cpnnission Hinutes - l~arch 23s 1964 - Continued IIo- B. C-66 ~ Joseph. P~ Lend' Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellgm, that the Staff Report of 23 March 1964 relative to C-66, setting forth the rec~endation of the Staff and the Subdivision Committee, be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Cor~nission~ motion carried unanimously. C. Ordinance NS-3o6 - Ordinance amendinS Ordinance NS-3, the Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of Saratoga, by establishinS a Planned Cormunity D~strict ZoninS Classification, and by amending Sections 14.1 and 18.11 of said Ordinance Continued from Hatch 9t 1964 The hearing on proposed Ordinance NS-3.6 ~as resumed at 7=47 P. ~. ERNEST A. ORNELLAS ~s present to represent the Santa Clara County Home Builders Association and observed that the proposed ordinance ~as in keeping with the trend to preserve more open space. Re objecteds however to restricting this type planning to retirement centers. l~r. Ornellas offered the facilitites of the Association for making a further study of this matter, Commissioner Crisp explained to l~r, Ornellas that the Cavities had already approved an amendment to the proposed ordinance relative to common green developments, There ~as no one else present ~ho ~lshed to cormmerit with reSard to this matter, Chairman Norton then directed the hearinS on Ordinance NS-3,6 continued until the meeting on April 13, 1964, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for further study and recommendations, Xt ~as decided~ after a sugSestion from Commissioner Crisp, that a Study Session ~ould be held at the City Offices on Nonday~ April 6~ 1964, at 7:30 P, N,, to further discuss the proposed ordinance, Chairman Norton announced that the meeting ~ould be open to the public and encouraged those ~fnomight be interested to attend, D, UP-63 - Faith Bible Chapel~ BiS Basin ~ay - Use Permit for Church and Sunday School at 14660 Bi~ Basin Way ~he hearing on UP-63 ~as opened at 7:53 P, N, The Secretary advised that Notices of Rearing had been mailed and there ~ere no ~ritten c~unications on file, Re then briefly reviewed the application and read the applicant*s statement of in~n~ion, The applicant ~as present and explained that the maximum capacity of the existing buildinS vould be 50 persons, There ~as no one in the audience ~ho wished to counent with regard to this matter, After discussion, Chairmen Norton directed UP-63 continued until the meetinS on April 13~ 1964e and referred same to the Subdivision Co~nittee for atudy and a reconm~ndation at that time, E, UP-64 - Stanford University, Pike Road - Use Permit to a11o~ Stanford University to use the Crandvie~Kanch on Pike Road for Special Academic Purposes .. ~he hearthS on U~-64 vas opened at 7:59 P~ ~o The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been miled and there ~ere t~o ~ritten co~ica- irons on file, He then read the counaunications ~ntch~are si~ned by 1) l~Llton A, Broemsers HoD, and 2) H, Dudley Gerard, Edward A, Stoles ~as present to represent Stanford University and stated Planning Coum.,',ssion M!ouutes - i~arch 23~ 1964 II. E, UP--.64 - Stanford University 1) they regretted the inc~.dent w~th the buses but felt that better equip- ment would prevent a ~'ecu~-rence 2) buses would be used only six times each year 3) it was felt that the University could use this property in a way that would be a credit to Sara.~oga and no problem to the residen~s 4) the use of Pike Road had been considered but it was felt that it vas so steep that buses would be unable to use it 5) if the use of buses was denied they would ate_erupt to arrange other transpor=c. tion and 6) the proposed use of the property would not necessitate alteration of the large mansion-type house existing on the propexty. N. DUDLEY GERARD, Saratoga t~Llls Rcadp stated 1) approval of the subject application would be a de~.riment to the character of the neighborhood 2) the rood obvior;sly was not designed for buses and 3) the residents now carry heavy insurance on the road but if the subject application should he granted, this policy might change° JOHN OSTROWSKI, Ions Court~ concurred with Mr. Gerard° HARRY SINCLAIR, Saratoga Hills Road, stated 1) Mr. Pike told him that the subject property had been g~ven to Stanford Unive~s~ty so that they would have a place to entertain very important guests and 2) he felt sure it was never in=ended that the University open a school on the property. LOUIS BERGNA, Pike Road~ advised 1) he did not approve the use Stanford ~as proposing for the subject property and 2) to allow cars to transport people to the property by ~my of Pike Road would be hazardous° RICHARD BENNETT, Brook~ood Lane~ requested that the Planning Cormlesion give serious thought to this applicationo He pointed out Saratoga~s pride in the Horticultural Foundation and compared it to the University~s proposed use. He stated that the deciding factor should be whether or not this would be good for Saratoga. DONALD JAUKEL, Saratoga Hills Road, advised 1) the residen;'s on Saratoga Hills Road spend a lot of money on maintenance of this rood 2) the property lines go to the center of the street and 3) he questions the University's right to use this road for the proposed purpose. Mro Stoles advised that the University had membership in both the Pike Road Association and the Saratoga Hills Road AssociaZion and contributed a fair share to both. He further stated that if maintenance problems arose in the future from their use of these roads, they would be willing to pay their share. RICHARD MARTIN, Saratoga Kills Read, stated that he felt Dr. Broemeer had the University blocked on Saratoga Hills Road so that their only access would be Pike Road. Mr, Stoles advised that the University*s easement over Saratoga Rills Read ~as not limited to single family residential use. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed the hearing on UP-64 continued until the meeting on April 13, 1964~ and referred this matter to the Subdivision Connnittee for study and a report at that time° P. UP-65 - Saratoga Lutheran Church, Saratoga-Los Catos Road - Use Permit for Church and Sunday School on the southwest corner of the intersection of Saratoga-Los taros Road and Glen Una Drive The hearing on UP-65 ~ras opened at 8:30 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and a petition had been filed in protest. He then read the petition which had been signed by approxi- mately 50 persons, -3- P.~annin8 Commission l~Lnutes - March 23, 1~64 - Continued II. F. UP-65 - Saratoga Lu_theran Cb.,~a ch Church representatives stated 1) they felt the proposed building would be a credit to Saratoga 2) the church has no members at present but the ultimate capacity of the building ~-ould be about 400 3) this church has no connection w~th the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and 4) they had looked at property in other areas but this was most desirable since it ~s their policy not =o locate too close to Prince of Peace. Warren Gilbert, architect, stated l) =~affic flow would not be detri- mental since the design for ingress and egress was good and 2) they planned to save as ~ny trees as possible and preserve the natural beauty of the sloping site. BEN GULLO, Saratoga-Los C~tos Road~ stated 1) residents would like to keep the area strictly residential 2) there was no objection to the church but to the location for the church 3) traffic is already heavy along the highway and the church would create a traffic Jam and 4) many accidents have already occurred and approval of the subject application ~uld create an even greater hazard in the area. MAURICE RANKIN~ Glen Uua Drive~ concurred with l~r. Gullo. He further stated 1) people would no doub~ park along Glen Una Drive making passage impossible 2) the highway would be even worse. MRS. BERNARD ALTERo San Jose~ advised that they owned the lot adjacent to the subject property and were opposed to the granting of this Use Permit. HARRY WHITENAN, Saratoga-Los Catas Roads stated that he was opposed to the granting of this application since he felt 1) the site was inade- quate 2) treffic in the area was too hear7 and 3) it was impossible to prevent people parking on the street. P~S. ANNA DAUGHERITY, Bellecourt, objected to the granting of this application on the basis that ft would be a traffic hazard. MRS. RUTH PENBERTHY, Glen Una Drive, concurred with Mrs. Daugherityo Mr. Toryin, pastor of the church, explained that they opened a new church in America every week and that there were basic reasons behind the selection of each location. MRS. GILDA FIRENZI, Saratoga..~os Gatos Road, observed that when Saratoga was incorporated they were assured that their area would remain as it was. DON FULLER, Canon Drive~ Los Catas, objected to the granting of the subject Use Permit on the basis that it would create a dangerous traffic situation. After further discussions Chairman Norton directed UP-65 continued uutil the meeting on April 13, 1964, and referred this matter to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evenin~ at 9:05 P. H. TEN MINUTE RECESS III. A. SDR-4?4 - Lloyd C. Tidball, Palomino Way - Building Site Approval - i I.ot - Continued from March 9w 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised that the requested site development plan had not been received and that the time allowed fc~r Planning Cou~uission action on the tentative map would expire April 6, 1964. He also observed that the next regular Planning Commission meeting would not be held until April 13, 196~. The applicant was not present. Planning Connnission Minutes - Parch 23, 1964 - Continued III. A. SDR-474 - Lloyd Co Tidball Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Con~nissicner Kellum, that SDR-474, Lloyd C, ridball, be denied without prejudice unless the applicant granted an extension of time for action on the ten~ative map in ~riting prior to April 6~ 1964~ in which case the application would be continued until the next regular meeting; motion carried unanimously, Be SDR-475 - John nurham~ Via Regina - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from F~rch 9t 1964 The applicant was not present° Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Con~nissioner Kellumt that the Building Site Committee Report of March 23~ 1964 relative to SDR-475, John Durham~ be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~"~ filed February 24, 1964) he approved in accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit "B"~ filed Fazch 23~ 1964) subject to the conditions de- tailed in the Building Site Conmmittee Report; motion carried unanimously, Co SD- 478 - Claude T~ L!ndsay.~ Cox Avenue - Subdivision Approval - 382 Lots - Continued from March 9~ 1964 The applicant and his engineer were present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approvale Commissioner Crisp advised that the applicant was considering rodesigning a portion of the subdivision =o make provision for a common green develop- ment if and ~hen Ordinance NS~.3o6 was passed, Couraissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner Kellum, tha~ the Sub- division Comml=tee Report of March 23, 1964 relative to SD-478 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~-2"~ filed March 16~ 1964) be ap- proved subject to the 18 conditions outlined in the Subdivision Committee Report; motion carried unanimouslye D, SDR-47% - Bar1 J. Peter~ Saratoad Avenue - Buildinn S~te Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was not present, Commissioner Crisp moved that the Buildin~ Site Committee Repor~ of March 23~ 1964 relative to SDR-479, Earl Jo Peter~ be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A"~ filed March 6s 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Buildiug Site Committee Report. Com- missioner Kelum seconded the motion which carried unanimouslye Eo Sp~=480 - A. D. Houston~ Houston Court - Building Site Approval - 1.Lot The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval° Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Commissioner Kellum~ that the Building Site Committee Report of March 23, 1964 relative to SDR-480, A° Do Houstons be adopted and =hat the tenzative map (Exhibit '~"s filed March 10, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously, F° SD.:..481 - John Antonuccio, Brandywine Drive ~ Subdivision Approval - 8 Lots ~he applicant and his engineer were present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval, Counissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Co~issioner McFa11~ that the Sub- division Committee Report of March 23s 1964 relative to SD-481~ John Antonuccio~ be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit ~"~ filed ~arch 13s 1964) be approved subject to the 14 conditions outlined in the Subd~vision Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. -5- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - March 23, 1964 - Continued Ill, G. SDR-482 - Walter Eo Hileman, Peach Hill Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Cotmissicner Crisp advised that a site development plan hed been re- quested in connection with this applicetion~ so suggested that it be continued until the next regular meeting to allow adequate time for the applicant to comply ~d..th this request. Chairman Nortons on the basis of this suggestion, directed SDR-482 con- tinued until the meeting on April 12, 1964. DESIGN REVIEW Ao A-137 - Town & Country Realty, Sarahills Drive - Final Design Review - Sign - Continued from March 9, 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised that the Design Review Committee had reviewed the revised exhibits and found that =he sign met all requirements of the ordinance° Co~nissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that final design approval be granted A-137, To~n & Country Realty, for a sign as sho~u on Exhibits '~-I" and "D"; motion carried unanimously. B. A-138 - First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lomita Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Church Building - Continued from March 9~ 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised that the Committee had met with the applicant and that all requirements for preliminary design approval had been met° Commissioner Cowley moved, sec~Med by Commissioner Glenn, that preliminary design approval be granted A-138, First Church of Christ, Scientist, for church building as sho-~n on Exhibits '~"~ "B", "C", and "D-2", and that the letter from Mro Snow relative to shrubbery and fencing be made a part of the record; motion carried unanimously° C. A-141 - Claude T. Lindsay, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Continued from March 9, 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised tha~ it was the recommendation of the Design Review Committee that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting since additional exhibits would be submitted prior to that time° On the basis of th~s recommendation, Chairman Norton directed A-141 con- tinued until the meeting on April 13, 1964. D. A-142 - Brown & Kauffmann~ Inco, Plymouth Drive - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes Commissioner Cowley advised 1) the applicant had included t~o new designs in this application 2) the Committee had feund everything satisfactory and 3) appro.;al was recommended. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that A-142, Brown & gauffmann, Into, be granted final design approval of subdivision homes as shown on Exhibits '~"= "B"~ "C"~ and "D"; motion carried unani- mously. E. A-143 - George Kocher, Bi~ Basin Way - Final DesiSn Review - Sign Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn, that final design approval be granted A-143, George Kocher, for signs as shown on Exhibit "A" subject to the provision that the two signs combined do not exceed 24 square feet; motion carried unanimously° Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Ottenberg of the LeaSue of Women Voters and expressed the Connnissiones appreciation of her attendance. -6- PlanninR Corm-nission Minutes - March 23, 1964 - Continued V. CIYY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed the Ciuy Council Repo~t deferred nntil later in the meeting. VI~ NEW BUSINESS A. Rinccnada Mills Development - To~ of Los Gates - Quite Road-Pollard Road Area The Secretary briefly reviewed Brown & Kauffmarmls proposal for this development and advised that ~yor Glennon had requested that the Los Cares Planning Commission continue this application to allow adequate time for a study and comments from the City of Saratoga, After further discussion~ Chairman Norton referred this matter to the General Plan Committee for study and a report, and directed that the Report be made directly to the City Council so that ~yor Glennon could submit Saratoga's comments to the Los Gates Commission prior to their next mee~ingo Be Garrod Farms Development - Santa Clara County - Mr. Eden Road-Pierce Road Area ~he Secretary briefly reviewed this application for cou~uercial develop- merit which had been filed with the Santa Clara County Planning Commission, then read a draft of a resolution vigorously opposing same, Shelley Willtams of Shelley Willtams Associates observed that the subject property was located in the general vicinity of Stevems Creek Park, so suggested that it might be given serious consideration, He requested, therefore, that it be opposed in every possible way. ~he Secretary advised Fn~o Willtams that he usually artended these meetings when the agenda listed an item of interest to Saratogas and assured him that he would be present when this matter ~s discussed. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the pro- posed resolution opposing the Garrod Parms Development he adopted and transmitted to the Santa Clara County Planning Comnission; motion carried um~nimously. VII~ OLD BUSINESS Ao Design Standards - Continued from March 9, 1964 Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on April 13, 1964 at the request of Commissioner Cowlay. B, Fencin~ for S~bdivtsions - Report fFom Design Review Committee Co~atssioner Cowlay reed a report from the Design Review Conm~ittee relative to future requirements for subdivision fencing. Commissioner Glenn moved~ seconded by Commisstoner Crisp, that this report be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the report of the Commission; motion carried unanimously° C. The Secretary advised that lt~s. Adrienne C. Santana had requested that she be allowed to plant Monterey Pines between the existing Walnut trees in the right-of-way along S~ratoga Avenue adjacent to Lot 13 of Tract 2543. After discussion, Commissioner OsRorke moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that Mrs. Santana~s request be granted; mellon carried unani- mously. -7- Plane~n~ Co~nission Minutes - F~rch 23~ 196~ - Continued VIII o COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SD-328 - Arroyo de Saratoga, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension - Continued from N~rch 97 1964 The Secretary advised that a letter had been submitted requesting that this matter be wlthdr~n. Chairman Norton~ with concurrence of the Commission, granted this request° 2o SDR-467 - Joyce Hendry? Canyon View Drive - Request for Reconsideration Commissioner Kellum read a report from the Building Site Committee receF~ending that the conditions established in connection with SDR-467 be modified~ The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed modification° Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Connissioner O~Rorke~ that the Building Site Committee Report relative to Mro Hendry's request for reeonsideration of conditions in connection with BDR.-467 be adopZed and transmitted to the Cl~y Council as the recommendation of the Conmaission; motion carried unanimously. V~ CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Glenn gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on ~arch 15, 1964 with particular emphasis on the following: 1) Bids on construction of the City Council Chambers were 9% over estimate. 2)Further discussions to be held with Livingston and Blayney with regard to General Plan Review Project° IX= ADJOURNMENT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 Po M. Respectfull~ submitreds Stanley M. .~Secretary S~4/v/m -8-