HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SU~.~ARY OF MINUTES
CITY OF SAP~TOGA PIAI~N!NG CG~Z~,ISSION
TIME: Monday, August 24, 1964, 7;30 P.Mo
PLACE: Saratoga High School, Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. RCUTINE ORGANIZATION
The meeting was called to order by Chairn~n Norton at 7:30
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Glenn, Kellum, McFall, Norton and
O'Rorke.
Absent: None.
B, MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Glenn, seconded by Cemm[ssioner O'Rorke, that
the reading of the minutes of August 10, 1964 be waived and that they be
approved as submitted to the Conmission. The motion carried unanimously.
II. PI~LIC HEARINGS
Chairm~n Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:36 P. M.
A. C-71 - Maxmar Investment Company, l~lnut Avenue - Change of Zoning from
"R-1-12,500" (Single Family Resideutial) to "R-M-5,000 P-C"
(M~laiple Family Residential Planned Community District) - Continued
from August 10~ 1964
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. H. J. Oberhaus of Alia Vista
Avenue ststing his objections to this application.
Commissioner Xellum read a Subdivision Committee Report stating the
findings of their study.
DOUGLAS EWING, Willjams Road, expresscd concrn, because 1) he felt this
would permit houses to be built.on lots of 5,000 square feet instead
of the now required 12,500 square feet 2) thereby increasing popula-
tion density in the area and 3) homes would not be sold.
Comnismioner Glenn pointed out that each unit would be permitted
only a n~ture couple with no children. In this way the amount of
population could be controlled.
Chairman Norton, in answer to Mrs. T.N. Phillips question, pointed
out that there were 5 acres and more of the required lnnd available
for such a project and that each unit would be controlled by deed
restrictions.
FLORA BRONZICH, Williams Avenue, brought up the question 1) the
necessity of the Common Green and 2) what effect this would have
the traffic on Willjams Avenue and Walnut?
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Planuin~ Co~nmissio__r,.J.~inntes - A____u_~..ust 24, 196/._L~~- C?__n_ti__nu__.e..d.
Chairman Norton eT.i,l~;ined that there is a demand for smaller houses
with little yard ~,}rl~ for older people In the Saratoga area.
I~i~. 0BERI~_AUS, Alta Vista Avenue, stated _'~:at he was still opposed to
the plan, because of anticJFated traffic and population increase.
DR. COOLEY, Squirrel Hollow Lane, inquired 1) if it had been clearly
established that control will be contracted for b~:tween Maxmar and
the City of Saratoga, and 2) if these would be two story residents?
Chairman Norten answered that they weuld be one story and one and one-
half story h~uses t~ith 7 to 10 s~ps.
}~, COLLETON, Victor Place, asked that Highway 9 be used for construc-
tion eqoipment and not Walnut and Uilliams and Chairman Norton agreed
there was a good possibility.
Co~issioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFal! to approve
Subdivision Comittee Report dated August 10, 1964, which includes
recomnendatton that Public Nearing be continued. Motion carried
unanimous ly
Chsirmn Norton declared public hearing closed for C-71, Maxmr
Investment Co., at 8:22 P.M.
After further discussion, Chairran Norton, ~.;ith consensus of the
C~ission, directed C-71, ~xmr Investment Company, continued until
meeting of September 28, 1964.
B. C-73 - Westhope Presbyterian Church, Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from
"R-i-IO,O00" (Single Family Residential) "C-N" (Neighborhood
Co~ercial )
The hearing on C-73 was opened at 8:25 P,M. The Secretary advised
that no further ccnumunications had been filed in connection with
this request for change of zoning.
There was no one present to represent the applicant and no one in
the audience who wished to cogent with regard to this application.
C~issioner Crisp suggested that this application be confirmed for
further study. lle, also, suggested the Comission give careful
consideration to the possibility of a research library on this
property.
After further discussion Chairman Norton directed C-73, Westhope
Presby~erian Church, continued until the meeting ou September 14, 1964.
C. C-74 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000"
(Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,O00 P-C" (Single Family
Residential Pla~Ded Com~unity District
The hearing on C-74 was opened at 8:28 P.M. The Secretary
advised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and no
~'itten communications bad been received.
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JIM COLE of MCKAY & SO~S expressed a desire for a Planned Community
District in the Foothills. The Commdnity would provide for riding
horses, trails and a proposed barbecue ~lxea. lie stated that this
property h(}d been in the possession of 1~'. l]cnnet ond his family
for over a hundred years.
The question of access to the barbecue and stable areas was discussed
by the City Planning Col~nission and t~s approved.
After further discussion Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the
~ommission, directed C-74, Frank Bonnet, continued until the meeting
on September 14, 1964 and referred same to Subdivision Committee for
study and a report.
Chairman Norton directed the hearing on C-74 closed at 8:40 for the
evening.
D. V-247 - Charles Boyd, Sarahills Drive - Variance in connection with Side
Yard Setback Requirements ...
The hearing on V-247 was opened at 8:41 P.M. The Secretary advised
~hat a Notice of Hearing had been published and briefly reviewed the
subject application.
MR. BOYD, Sarahills Drive, stated he wants to make the best possible
use of the natural terrain and urged the Commission to require all
~uilders to puZ fire proof roofs on all future homes in the area.
After a brief discussion, during which Commissioner Kellum suggested
Mr. Boyd r~desiEn the house and Commissioner Glenn advised that
perhaps ~. Boyd could n~ove the house fivu f~:et to the front of the
property, CoiImaissioner Kcllum moved, seconded by Comnlissioner O'Rork~,
that the hearing on V-247 be closed; motion carried unanimously and
the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 8:50 P.M.
~orm-~issioner Kellum moved, seconded by Co~missioner Crisp, that the
Staff Report be approved and V-247, Charles Boyd, application for
variance to allow a 15 foot side yard setback be denied on the basis
that the findings necessary for granting a variance could not be
~n~de.
E. V-248 - 14i]o Corporation - Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Variance in connection
with Front Y~rd Set~}ack Requirements
The hearing on V-248 was opened at 8:53 P.M. The Secretary advised
that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and then read a letter
from the the applicant's representative (~. Menard, Architect)
pertaining to the reasons for requesting the Variance: 1) the right-
of-way requirements on Highway 9 2) frontage road requirements
by City of Saratoga, and 3) Flood Control right-of-way requirements
on Calabazas Creek all established the need for a Variance of 20 feet
on the front yard setback.
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II. R. V-248 - Mi.io_Corporat-ion
Chair.~an Norton reviewed the findings n~cessary for the Commission
to make in granting a Variance and Commissioner Kellum read the
Staff Rcpgrt, which recor~ended Final Design Review be granted as
shorn on Exhibits "A" & '~B" and snbject to V-248 and SDR-514 being
approvcd.
At 9:05 P.Mo it was moved by Comnisslener Crisp, seconded by
Cen~aissiouer O'Rorke, titat Public Hearings close cn V-248.
Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissicner Crisp, that
V-248 be granted on the basis of the Staff Report previously read
by CoF~aissioner Kellum. Motion carried unanimously.
III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUII,DING SITES
A. 8DR-512 - Hans Zweig, Madrone Mill Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots
- Cgntinned from August .1.0~ 1964
The applicant was not pre~ent.
Conm~issioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the Building Site Committee Report of August 24, 1964, relative
to SDR-512. Hans Zweig, be adopted and that the tentative map
(Exhibit "A", filed July 16, 1964 ) be approved subject to the
conditicns detailed in the Building Site Committee report;
motion carried unanimously.
B. SDR-514 - Mijo Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Building Site
~pproval - 1 Lot - Continued from A~ust 10, .1964
Mr. Menard, present to represent this applicant expressed
satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the Building Site Co~nuittee Report of August 24, 1964, relative
to SOP,-514, Mijo Corporation, be adopted and that the tentative
map (Exhibit "A"-I, filed August 21, ].964) be approved subject
to the conditions detailed in the Building Site Comm~ittee report;
motion carried unanimously.
C. 8D-516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Subdivision Approval -
80 ~ots
The applicant had submitted a v~itten request to the Subdivision
Committee asking that SD-516 be continued until the meeting of
SoptenDer 14, 1964 since additional time was needed to work out
the problems in connection with this site.
On the basis of this request, Chairman Norton directed SD-516,
Frank Bonnet, continued until tho meeting on September 14, 1964.
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D. SDR-517 - C. V~n, W__?rdell Reed - ~uildinR Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant ~us not present.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall,
that the Building Site Comnit~ee report of August 24, 1964,
relative to SDR-5!7, C. Vigan, be adopted and that the tentative
map (Exhibit "A", filed August 14, 1964) be approved subject to
the conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee report;
motion carried unanimously.
E. SDR-518 - Frank J. Orlando, Saratoga Creek Drive - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot
The applicant was not present.
Conm~issioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the Building S~te Committee report of August 24, 1964 relative
to SDR-518, Frank J. Orlando, be adopted and that the tenterire
map (Exhibit '~", filed August 14, 1964) be approved subject to
the conditions set forth in the Building Site Committee report;
motion carried unanimously.
F. SDR-519 - George Slater? Palemine Way - Buildin~ Site Approval 7 1 Lot
The applicants~ representative, ~. Conrad Stieber, expressed
satisfaction ~rith the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the Building Site Conm~ittee report of August 24, 1964, relative
to SDR-519, George Slater, be adopted and that the tentative map
(Exhibit "A", filed August 14, 1964) be approved subject to the
conditions detailed in the Building Site Committee report; motion
carried unanimously.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-153 - Mijo Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Preliminary Design
Review - Commercial BuildinR - Continued from AuRust 10, 1964
After considerable discussion Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded
by Commissioner Glenn, that Preliminary Design Review approval be
granted A-153 on the basis of Exhibits "A" and "B"and with the
suggestion that it be determined who or what will occupy the building
and that it be extablished that twenty-seven hundred square feet be
required for dining area. Motion carried unanimously.
B. A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design
Review - Plans for Remodeling Service Station - Continued from
AuRust 10~ 1964
As yet the revised plans had not been submitted; therefore, the
Chairman, upon the recommendation of the Committee, directed that
A-154 be continued until the meeting of September 14, 1964.
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Planning Cotmission H!nu~,es - Au___._g~ust 24, 1964
O. A-155 - United Presbyterian Church, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review -
Church Buildin~
Connissioner Cooley advised chat there were revisions to be made
pertaining to parking and landscaping; so, Coh:mittee recoumends
that this item be continued until the meeting on September 14, 1964.
Chairman Norton so directed.
FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Drake and
Mrs. Ruth Owen of the Good Government Group.
V. CITY. COUNCIL REPORT
Chairman Norton gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting
on August 19, 1964 with particular emphasis on the following:
1) C-69 - Mario Barbieri, application for change of zonin~ was granted.
2) BDR-509 - Charles E. Harden, request for modification of conditions for
Building Site approval, was denied.
3) ~DR-306 - Peck Metrick - Mr. Metrick has sold the property and no longer
wishes an extension; so, the City Council authorized the refund
of the $100.00 cash bond posted by Mr. Metrick.
4) ~DR-505 - Saratoga Parent Nursery School, application for Building Site
approval for one lot, ~aa approved.
5) C-70 - O. R. Maggiore - The representative for this applicant was advised
to make a ~ritten request for withdrawal of the application and
for refund of the fee.
6) A report on the Junior College submitted by a Special Committee, appointed
by Chairman Norton, was read and discussed by the City Council.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. SDR-454 - Hugh Furcell, Saratoga Avenue - Request for change of right-of way
requirements
The Secretary described Mr. Purcell~s request for modification
of road improvements.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kellum and
unanimously approved to grant a request for change of right-of-way
requirements to Mr. Hugh Purcell subject to Record of Survey as
shown on Exhibit "C".
VII. B. OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Glenn, complimented the Secretary on the quick action on
getting the smaller signs removed from the bigger subdivision signs.
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Commissioner O~Rorke was excused at 9:55, because of urgent personal matters.
VIII. CO~T~P~ICATIONS
A. James Adair ~ Request for addition of use to C-N District
The Secretary read a letter from the applicant requesting permission to
open a cocktail lounge. The applicant ~'as present and stated that it
would be a higher quality type of lounge.
Chairman Norton explained to the Commission that it is now possible to
have a bar without a restaurant under State Law.
After further discussion, Comnlssioner Crisp suggested this matter be held
until the next meeting to give the Co~isslon an opportunity to study
this matter more carefully before taking action.
Chairman Norton referred the matter to the General Plan Committee for re-
port and recom~endatlon at the next meeting.
B. SDR-437 - Phillip Collins - Palomino Way
After short discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner
Kellum that an extension of one year from the present date of expiration
be granted in connection with 8DR-437, ~. Collins, subject to the original
conditions. Motion unanimously carried.
C. SDR%~40 - Shannon Lightfoot
Commissioner CrLsp moved, seconded by Commissioner McF~ll, that an extension
of one year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection
with SDR-440, Mr. Shannon Lightfoot, subject to the original conditions.
Motion Carried unanimously.
D. Mr. Cleven~er - 12750 Idlewood Lane, Saratoga
Mr. Clovenget was present and stated that he would like to submit for
approval a plan to build a drive~By off Cox Avenue; so, he could drive
his camper truck into his driveway.
Commissioner Crisp requested that this matter be referred to the Subdivi-
sion Committee until the next regular meeting to allow adequate time to
review the conditions.
Chair~n Norton so directed.
Commissioner Cowley requested to be absent during the month o£ September,
because he was taking a trip to Europe.
Chairman Norton granted approval of Commissioner Cowleyes request and stated
Mr. Cowley would be missed, and extended his wishes for a good tri~.
IX. ApJO[~NM~NT
Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:26 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Stanley H~'Walker, Secretary
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