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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-1964 Planning Commission MinutesT!b~: Monday September 28, 1964, 7:30 P. M. PI~.CE: Saratoga lligh School., Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairmnn Ncrtoa at 7:30 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Co~issioners Crisp, Kellum, Norton and OsRorke Absent: Commissioners Cowlay, Glenn, and McFall. B. MINUTES Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of September 14, 196~ be waived and that the minute8 be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimeusly. Chairman Norton advised that Commitssicner Glenn vas absent because of illness and expressed the hope that he would be back for the next meeting. UpL!C mAR JGS The Chairman declared public heariugs open for the evening at 7:33 P.M. A. C-71 ~ Mammar Investment Company, Walnut Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-5,000 P-C" (Multiple Family Residential Planned Community District} - Continued from AugUst 24~.1964 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the applicant had submitted a tentative subdivision map and a final development plan as required by the Planned Community Ordinance add 2) barring unforeseen circumstances, the Sub- division Ccmmittee would be able to submit its report at the next meeting. In answer to a question from Mx. 0berhauss Chairman Norton advised that the maps submitted in connection with this application would be available for inspection at the City Offices. Commissioner Kellum observed that the Subdivision Connittee had found working with the applicant quite satisfactory since he had been cooperative and willing to accept all suggested restrictions. After further discussion, Chairman Morton directed C-71, Maxmar Investment Company, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. ~1- ; B. ?,-73 - Wefthope Pre~byter~,an CiLurch, Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R.-1-10,O,00" (Single Fab, ily R~;c-idential) to "C-N" J[J~j~hborho~d Cc~ercial) - Co~:.luhcd f~om Scpt2mber 14, 1~64 The Secretary br~.efly revic~.ed this application and advised that no further co~u,~ications had been f~led. He further ~dvised that Mr. Garrison, representing ~he Church, had me~ w~.~h the S~bdiv~io~ Com- m~ttee to discuss tiffs matter. ~. E. C. Ecke, Church representative, submitted a petieion with 61 signatures favoring the proposed change of zoning. He also presented a perspective of the proposed church on BaretoGa Avenue and a ~p of the general area showing the former church property and the new church property. He explained 1) the Church desired to see the subject pro-. perry developed in a runner that ~zould be of benefit to the co~unity 2) development costs would be prohibitive under anything other than Comercial Zoning because of City requirements relative to drainage, se%~ers, and road improvements and 3) prospective buyers, because of development costs, were interested only if the property ~as rezonod. Co~ssioner Crisp briefly reviewed the Co~ittee~s meeting %~ith D~. Garrison and explained that the possibility of Conditional "C-N" Zoning (limiting the property to certain uses) had been discu~sed, particularly in view of the proximity of the Quite Shoppi~ Center. D~z. Ecke advised that there ~s only one vacancy in the Quite Shopping Center and the space ~ being remodeled at the present time. In answer to a question from Co~issioner O~Rorke, he advised that the new church property had access to Cox Argue ove~ a right-o~-~y along the ~sterly bcundary of the former church property. After further discussi~n, ~. Ecke verbally requested l~mited "C-N" Zoning as mentioned by Comics!o~er ~tsp. ~. Ern~e Renzel ~nqu~red a~ to ~hether mul~.ple zoning had been con- sidered for this property. He observed 1) parking space would not be as restrictive tmder "C-N" zoning 2) the Quite Shopping Center still had sufficient area to build another 40,000 square foot bu~lding (t~o to three acres) and 3) ~ltiple zoning appeared to provide far better use of the land. ~. Ecke explained 1) ~. ~rrison ~s exploring tl;is possibility but 2) it seemed that perhaps the property might not lend itself well to multiple use because of its dimensions and the traffic hazard to children. Reverend Petalum, minister of the Westhope Presbyterian Church, expressed w~llingne~s to work with the Co~ission relative to the possibility of Cond~t~o~l Co~ercial Zoning. Chair~n Norton, after further discussion, directed C-73, Westhope Presbyterian Church, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. C. C~74- Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road ~ Change of Zcn4n~ £rom "R-1-40,0G0" (Single ranlily Residential) to 'rE--I-40,000 P-.C" (Single Family Residential Fl~nned Con~unity District) - Continued from September 14 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the Subdivision Co~m,~ittee had no co~aneut with regard to the ap~Iication for c|~auge oZ zoning 2) the Committee had, however, advised the applicant of several unsatisfactory features in connection with the tentaLive subdivision r~ap and 3) the applicant had reqnested that the matter be continued to allow time to correct these features. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-74 continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. D. UP-70 - Robert Adair, Prospect Avenue - Use Permit to allow Cocktail Lounge .in Commercial District on Prnspect Avcnne The hearing on UP-70 ~-as opened at 8:04 P.M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and a communication had been received from the Baptist Church in San Jose. He then read the com- munication which opposed the granting of the subject [se Permit. The applicant was present: and explaj.ned 1) he had a prospect ~ho wanted to lease the Cocktail Lounge 2) he did not feel that the Cocktail Lounge would disturb the Church since the only access to the Lounge would be from Prospect Avenue 3) the Cocktail Lounge would be compatible ~th the San Jose commercial uses around the subject property. Reverend Roy Nelson, Dan Nesseth, Mrs. Frank Olvira, and the Chairman of the Board of Deacons, speaking on behalf of the Baptist Church, protested the granting of this Use Permit on the basis that 1) liquor is now being sold all around the Ct~urch 2) the Church detested this type business in the area since, in general, it causes disturbances and 3) the subject property is too close to the Church. Mr. Ecke of the Westhope Presbyterian Church observed 1) other Cocktail Lounges and Liquor Stores in the area are in San Jose, not Saratoga, and 2) they were established without notice to Saratoga so Saratogans had no chance to speak. Commissioner Crisp observed that if ~. Adair opened a restaurant (which is a permitted use in this district) he would not need the City's permission to add a bar. When Reverend Nelson raised a question regarding a license, Chairman Norton explained 1) the City has no jurisdiction over the granting of a liquor license 2) the Use Permit, if granted, would only grant permission to establish the use if a license could be obtained. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed ~P-70, Robert Adair, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a repo~t at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:22 P.M. -3- III, SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A, SD-516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from September 14,_i964 Chairman Norton, on the basis of statements nude by Commissioner Crisp during the discussion of C.-74~ directed SD~516, Ff~nk B~nnet, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. B. SDR-522 - Robert F~ Pl~.ne. Douglas I~ne - Bui__ldin~ Si._____t.?_Ap___wroval - 1 The applicant was present and questioned Conditions II, "B" and II, "D" of the proposed conditions of approval since 1) he ~ms building only one home on this property 2) he planned to develop the property further as soon as water ~ms available and 3) he felt that construction of the road and underground utilities should be postponed until that time. Commissioner Crisp explained that the applicant could post a bond covering Condition II, "B" for a period of two years. Mr. Plane stated that this would be satisfactory. After discussion Chariman Norton directed, with concurrence of the Commission, that Condition II, "D" be modified to read as follows: "Provide underground utilities at the time of any future subdivision, at which time existing power poles are to be removed." Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Corpmittee Report of September 2S, 1964 relative to SDR-522, as amended, be adopted and the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed Swptember 18, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site Conmittee Report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DEjIGN REVIEW A. A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review Co__ntinued from September 14~ 1964 The Secretary recommended that A-154, Richfield Oil Corporation, be continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964 since revised plans had not yet been received. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SS-40. - Finnegan Construction Company, Herriman Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Sign for Sierra Monte Subdivision The Secretary advised that this application met all requiran~ents of Ordinance NS-3 and recomended that it be approved. Commissioner O"Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that SS-40, Finnegan Construction Company, application for identification sign for Sierra Monte Subdivision, be granted final design approval as sho~ca on Exhibits "A" and "B"; motion carried unanimously. -4- V. CITY CObtlCII, REPORT Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on action taken at the CIty Council meeting on September 16, 1964 wi~:h particular emphasis on the discussion relative to Chester Avenue. Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Owen, M~~. Loe~ and Mrs. French of the Good Government Group and ~s. Ottenberg from the League of ~omen Voters, and expressed the CoF~nission~s appreciation for their attendance. VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Tract 3822 - Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to allo~ Removal of Trees along the Calabazas Creek - Continued from September 14, 1964 ... The Secretary advised that an on-site inspection revealed I) the entire area had been a Walnut orchard so removal of the subject trees would still leave a sufficient number 2) none of the trees in question are of signi£icant size so 3) tt was his recommendation that they be allotted to ratrove the tree8 as requested. Commissiouer Crisp advised that the Subdivision Ccmittee concurred ~ith the Staff recoumendation. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke that ~cKay & Somps be allowed to remove the trees along the Calabazas Creek as requested. Motion carried unanimously. B. C-66 - Joseph Long, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Release from Condition - Continued from S~ptember 14, 1964 Cor~nissioner Crisp read the Subdivision Committee Report relative to this matter. Mr. Long ~as present but stated that he had no further comment. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to deletion of Condition 3 of C-66 be approved and forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN The Secretary advised that a letter had been received from Dwight Cas~ell setting forth a proposal for development of the Helen Rayburn property. He explained that it ~as actually a matter for study by the Design Review Committee. -5- VIII. CO}R4UNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN In view of the obvious length of the letter a~d the Secretary's suggestion~ Chairman Norton directed this matter continued ~ntil the meeting on October 13, 1964 and referred same to the Design Review Committee for study and a report at that time. B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. 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