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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-1964 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY, OF MINUTES, cx~Y oF SARAtOgA PLAR~ C0~ISSXON TIME~. Mondayi May 11s. i964~ 7:30 P, PLACEZ Saratoga High SChools Herriman Avenues SaratOgas California TYPE i Regular Meeting I. ROUTL~E ORGANIZATION The meeting ~as caiied to order by Chairman Norton at 7i30 P~ A, ROLL CALL i'.. Pre~ent.~ Commissioners Crisps Glenns Kellums MaFalls Norton and OsRorke, Absent: Commissioner Cowley. B, MINUTES Commissioner Glenn moveds seconded by Commissioner Cr. isps that the reading of the minutes of April. 27s 1964 be mived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following modification: Page 2,,.Insert the following paragraph as the last paragraph under C-~8s Mason Enterprises "Commissi net Kellum moveds seconded by Commissioner o McFalls that the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to C-68s Mason Enterprisess Inc, s be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommen- dation of the Commission, Roll eel1 vote: Ayes-. Commissioners Cooleys Crisps Glenns Kellums McFalls Nortons and OsRorke, Noes: None, Absent: None. Motion carried unanimously,' C, Commissioner Crisp advised 1) Len lqidens Santa Clara County Depart- ment of Public gorks representative acting as Saratoga City Engineers would be unable to continue in that capacity because of heavier admin- istrative demands at the County 2) he ms being replaced by ~arren ghaley who appeared to be quite'competent 3) since Mr, 14iden*s per- formance as City Engineer had been outstandings he felt that a letter of commendation was in order, Commissioner Crisp read a letter whichs at his requests had been prepared by the Staff for the Chairman~s s ignatur e, Commissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner Kellums that the letter commending Mr. Iqiden for his outstanding performance as Sara- toga City Engineer be approved and transmitted to the Santa Clara County Director of Public ~orksl motion carried unanimously, IIo PUBLIC HEARINGS A, C-67 - Dr, A, W, Babiencos Saratoga Avenue and Kosich Drive - Change of Zoning from "R-l-lOs000" (Single Family Residential) to "P-A" (Professional-Administrative) - Continued from April 27s 1964 The Secretary advised that two written coaunications had been filed since the meeting on April 27s 1964. He then read 1) a letter from the applicant and 2) a l~ter opposing the subject change of zoning signed by D, K, Sommerville of Radoyka Drive. The applicant vas present and discussed the various statements made by Mr, Sommervilles some of which he questioned, He also advised that Mr, Sc, amerville was incorrect in assuming that he w~shed to establish three doctorss offices on this property~ that his proposal had been for only two, -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - MaX 11s 1964 -.Continued II. A. C-67 - Dr. A. Wo Babienco There ms no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this application. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to this matters recommending that the Commission recommend denial of this application. Commissioner Kellummoveds seconded by Commissioner Glenns that the public hearing on 8-67 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing ms closed Commissioner Glenn moveds seconded by Commissioner McFall~ that the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to C-67 be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Crisps Glenn, KellumJ McFa11s Nortons and OsRorke. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Cowley. Motion carried unanimously. B. V-242 - Stephen Stephens, Glenmont Drive - Variance in connection with Front and Side Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from ~pril 27s 1964 The Secretary read a communication from la~Tence E. Pohl~ adjacent property o~merj stating that he did not object to the granting of the subject Variance. The applicant ~as not present. Commissioner Kellum advised that the Variance Committee had met with the applicant and found that there were additional engineering and planning details to be worked cut. He recommended, therefore be continued. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed V-242 continued until the meeting on May 25s 1964. · C. V-243 - E. L. Isbells Thelma Avenue - Variance to allow an 8w Side Yard Setback in lieu of the required 10w Side Yard Setback - Continued from April 27~ 1964 The Secretary read the following'written communications filed in support of the subject Variance: 1) letter from Robert N. Finnie, Thelma Avenues and 2) letter from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Perrin~ Thelma Avenue. The applicant ms present to discuss this request further with the Co~ission. There ms no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. Commissioner Kellumread the report of the Variance Committee relative to V-243, E. L. Isbe11, recommending that this application be denied since the Committee had been unable to make the findings required by law for the ~ranting of the Variance. Commissioner Crisp. moveds seconded by Commissioner Kellums that the public hearing on V-243 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing ms closed at 8:02 P. M. Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the report of the Variance Cormnittee relative to V-243s E. L. Isbe11, be adopted and that the application be denied; motion carried unanimously. plan.nin~ conhaission Minutes - May 11, 1964 - Continued IX, D, V-244 - Virgil P..Force, Bucknall Road - Variance to allow a 21' Front Yard Setback in lieu of the required 25' Front Yard Setback - Continued from April 27 ~ '1964 The Secretary advised that no fur'thor co~nications had been filed in connection with this application. The applicant urns present but stated that he had no further comment unless there were questions he could answer. There was no one else present who wished to speak with regard to this matter, Commissioner Kellum read the report of the Variance Committee relative to V-244, Virgil P. Force, recommending that this application be denied since the Committee had been unable to make the findings required by law for the granting of the Variance. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the public hearing on V-244 be closed'; motion carried unanimously and the hearing ~s closed at 8:06 P. M.. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by C~issioner O'Rorke, that the report of the Variance Committee relative to V~244, Virgil P. Force, be adopted and that the application be denied; motion carried unanimously. E. V-245 - Ruth and Going, Inc., Arroyo de Saratoga - Variance to allow an 8' Side Yard for Lot No. 147 of the Arroyo de Saratoga Subdivision (Via Escuela) in lieu ef the required 10' Side Yard The hearing on V-245 was opened a't 8:07 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices ef Hearing had been mailed and the only c~mmunication on file was a letter from the applicant. He then read the letter which explained the need for the subject Variance. Joe Sweany, applicant's representative, was present to discuss this matter with the Commission. He explained that originally P. C. & E. had thought they would be able to align the utility poles in a ~ay that would enable the developer to place the house on the lot but had later found that this would not be possible. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed V-245, Ruth and Going, Inc., continued until the meeting: on May 25, 1964 and referred same to the Variance Comu,ittee for study and a report at that time. F. UP-66 - W. T. Sowell, Argonaut Sh.~pping Center - Use Permit for a Ballet School in the Argonaut Shopping Center located on Highway 9 The hearing on UP-66 was opened at 8:11 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communications on file. The applicant ~ms net present, and there was no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. C~issioner Crisp read the report ef the Subdivision Committee relative to UP-66, recommending that this application be approved subject to certain conditions. Commissioner McFa11 moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the public hearing on UP-66 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:16 P. M. It ums moved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that the Subdivision Committee Report of May 7, 1964 relative to UP-66 be adopted and that the applieati0n be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the report; motion carried ,~,n~uimously. FIVE MINUTE RECESS -3- Planning Commission Minutes - May 11, 1964 - C.o..ntinued Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Councilman Richard Drake and Mrs. Ruth O~ens of the Good Government Group and expressed the Commissionss appreciation for their attendance. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-474 - Lloyd C. Tidballs Palomino Way - Building Site Approval - I Lot - Continued from April 27, 1964 . The applicant ms present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Co~issioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of' May 11, 1964 relative to SDR-474, Lloyd C. Tidball, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed February 21, 1964) be approved in. accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit "B", filed May 11~ 1964) subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Co~ittee Report; motion carried unanimously. B. SDR-486 - Ed F. O~ens, Vessing Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from April 27~ 1964 The applicant ms present and questioned the proposed conditions of approval relating to road construction and storm drainage fee. He also filed a letter setting forth his reasons for same which was read by the Secretary. After further discussion, Cofafaissioner Crisp moveds seconded by Commissioner McFa11~ that the Building Site Committee Report of April 13, 1964 relative to SDR-486, Ed F. Owens, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit filed April 3, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. The applicant requested that the letter read earlier by the Secretary be accepted as a request for reconsideration of conditions. This request ms granted and Chairman Norton referred this matter to the Subdivision Committee for consideration and a report at the next regular meeting. C. SDR-492 - Robert C. Jones, Quito Road - Building Site Approval - I Lot The applicant ms present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Report of .May 11, 1964 relative to SDR-492 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed April 24, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-493 - A.. Har...o. ld Bray ,. _Vickery Lane - Building Site Approval.- 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp explained that .further exhibits were needed in connec- tion with this application and that the applicant had requested a con- tinuance to allow adequate time for the preparation of same. On the basis of the. foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-493, A. Harold Bray, continued until the meeting :on May 25, 1964. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-141 - Claude T. Iindsay, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Continued from April 27,..19..64 After discussions Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Comu~issioner ~risp, that A-141~ Claude T. Lindsay~ be granted final design approval of the 14 homes in ~nit i of Tract 3742 as shown en Exhibit "C", filed April 17, 1964; motion oarTied unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes - May 11, 1964 - Continued IV. B, A-114 - Eichler Homes~ Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Continued fromApril 27t 1964 .. After discussion, Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Connissioner OsRorke, that A-114, Eichler HomeS, Inc., be ~ranted final design approval of the homes on Lots 3 through 12.as shown on Exhibit "B-2", filed March 16, 1964s subject to the following conditions: 1) the driveway entrance to Lot 12 is to be changed from De Mavilland Drive to De Anza Drive and 2) the front yard setbacks on Lots 6 and 8 are to be changed from 25 feet to 30 feet. Notion carried unanimously. C. A-145 - Joseph Longs Saratoga Avenue - Prelhninary Design Review - Office Building - Continued from April 27, 1964 The Secretary advised that the site plan for this office buildlug was bein5 revised so suggested that the application be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton, on the basis of the foregoing, directed A-145 continued until the meeting on May 25, 19644 D. A-146 - Corinthian Studios, SaratOga-Los Gatos Road - Preliminary Design Review - Sales and Storage Building - Continued fromAple1 27s 1964 The Secretary advised that the site plan was being revised to provide additional parking so it was his recommendation that this matter be con- tinued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. E. A-148 - Douglas Larson~ Big Basin Wa7 - Final Design Review - SiCn Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner OIRorke, that A-148, Doughs Iarson, be granted final design approval of the sign shown on Exhibits '~" and "B" subject to the following conditions: 1) all existing signs on the roof and on the building to be removed 2) intensity of illumination of interior lighting shall not exceed 430 millihmperes and 3) a satisfactory rendering of the multi-colored stained glass shall be submitted for Planning Commission approval. Notion carried unanimeusly. F. A-149 - Dr. Norman Abrahams., Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Professional Office The applicant ~as present to discuss this application with the Co~,iission. Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Cou~issioner McFall, that A-149, 'Dr. Norman Abrahams, be granted preliminary design approval for office building as shown on Exhibit ~" subject to the off-street parking being completed prior to occupany of the building; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner OeRorke gave a brief report on the City Council meeting of May 6, 1964s with particular emphasis on the following: 1) Preliminary resolutions relative t0 the Chester Avenue Assessment District were approved by the Council. 2) The City Administrator recouaaendedi that the portion of the County Code relating to on-street parking and repair of vehicles be adopted as part of the City Code. 3) The Council appointed Mr. Rawak as Flood Control District representative. 4) Santa Clara County has requested that Saratoga participate in a mass transpor tation study.. Planning Commission Minutes - May 11, 196~ - Continued VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A, Ordinance 38,1 - An Ordinance amending the Saratoga City Code by adding Article VI to Chapter 13 thereof, relating to Official Plan Lines - Continued from April. 27, 1964 Commissioner Glenn read the report of the General Plan Committee, recommending that the Commission recommend to the Council that Ordinance 38,1 be enacted, Commissioner Glenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the report of the General Plan Committee relative to Ordinance 38,1 be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously, B, St, Charles Street - Council request for review of Right-of-Way and Improvemen~ Requirements - Continued from April 27s Commissioner Crisp read a draft of a report from the Planning Commission to the City Council relative to'improvement of St, Charles Street, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the report read by Commissioner CriSp relative to St, Charles Street be adopted and transmitted to the Council as the reco~endation of the Commission, Motion carried 5.to 1~ with Commissioner Glenn dissenting on the basis that the proposed 20 foot one-my street ms not wide enough, C. ViOlations In answer to inquiries from Commissioners Glenn and Crisp, the Secretary advised 1) the sign violations at the nurseries along H~ghway 9 would be abated and 2) the sign in violation at the First Valley Bank would be removed, VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN SDR-349 - O. T. Robertshaw, Farwell Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter from Mrs. A. S. DelCarlo, new owner of the subject property, requesting an'additional six month extension in connection with SDR-349. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that an additional extension of six months from May 14, 1964, be granted in connection with SDR-349; motion carried unanimously. B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. M. · Respectfully submitted, · :,~, .~=~ ..~'~-='~T*' "' ' · Stanley M./Walker, Secretary v/m