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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-1964 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SI.~.~AP-.Y OF MinUTES CITY OF SARATOG& PLANNING CO~ISSION TIbfi~: Monday September 28, 1.964, 7:30 P. Mo PI~.CE: Saratoga ttigh School, Herrit~qn Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION ~ The meeting was called to order' by Chairman Norton at 7:30 PoM. A. ROLL CALL Present: Co=missioners Crisp, Kellum, Norton and OeRorke Absent: Commissioners Cowley, Glenn, and McFall. B. MINUTES Connissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of September 14, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimously, : Chairman Norton advised that Cammissioner Glenn ~ras absent because of illness and expressed the hope.that he would be back for the next meeting, II. PUBLIC tlEARINGS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:33 P.M. A. C-71 - Maxmnr 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 fromAugust 2~, 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the applicant had submitted a tentative subdivision map and a Einal development plan as required by the Planned Community Ordinance and 2) barring unforeseen circumstances, the Sub- division Committee would be able to submit its report at the next meeting. In answer to a question from Mr. Oberhaus, 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 Committee 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. C.-73 - Westhope Presbyterian Church, Cox Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" ~'~.~,eif. hborhood Ccmmerdiai) -Cop. tL~.nued fr~',m September 14, .1~64 The Secretary br~.efly revieeed this application and advimed tl~at no further communications had been filed° He fu~:t1%er advised that Mr. Garrison, representing the Church, had met w~.th tb-e Subdivi~ion Com- mittee to discuss this matter. Mr. E. C. Ecke, Church representative, submitted a petition with 61 signatures favoring the proposed change of zoning. He also presented a perspective of the proposed church on SararoSa Avenue and a map 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 manner that would be of benefit to the community 2) development costs would be prohibitive under anything other than Commercial Zoning because of City requirements relative to drainage, sewers, and road improvements and 3) prospective buyers, because of development costs, were interested only if the property was rezoned. Commissioner Crisp briefly reviewed the Committee's meeting with Mr. Garrison and explained that: the possibility of Conditional "C-N" Zoning (limiting the property to certain uses) had been discussed, particularly in view of the= proximity of the Quits Shopping Center. Mr. Ecke advised that there! was only one vacancy in the Quits Shopping Center and the space was being remodeled at the present time. In answer to a question from Commissioner. O~Rorke, he advised that the new church property had access to Cox Avenue over a right-of-way along the westerly boundary of the former church property. After further discussion, Mr. Ecke verbally requested limited "C-N" Zoning as mentioned by Commicsioner Crisp. Mr. Ernie Renzel inquired as to ~hether multiple zoning 'had been con- sidered for tlxis property.. He observed 1) parking space would not be as restrictive under ".C-N" zoning 2) the Quits Shopping Center still had sufficient area t0 build another 40,000 square .foot bui'lding (tx~o to three acres) and 3)' multiple zoning appeared to provide far better use of the land. Mr. Ecke explained 1) Mr. Garrison was 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 willingness to work with the Commission relative to the possibility of Conditional Conur, ercial Zoning. Chairman Norton, after further discussion, directed C-73, Westhope Presbyterian Church, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. -2- C. 'C-7~ - Frank Bonnet', Pierce Road - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,0O0" (Single Family Residential) to "R.,1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Coxx~nuxxity Diotrict) - Continued from September 14, 1964 Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the Subdivision Com'~.;ittee had no comment with regard to the applieatiou for change of zoning 2) the Committee had, however, advised the applicant of several unsatisfactory features in connection with the tentative subdivision nmp and 3) the applicant had requested 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 LounRe in Commercial District on Prospect Avenue The hearing on UP-70 was 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.- municatton which opposed .the granting of the subject Use Permit. The applicant was present and explained 1) he had a prospect who 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 ~rith 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 Church 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 Mr. Adair opened a restaurant (~Qhich is a permitted use in this district) he would not need the City'8 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, ~ould only grant permission to establish the use if a license could be obtained. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed UP-70, Robert Adair, continued until the meeting on October' 13, 1964, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:22 -3- III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES' A. SD-5].6 - Frank Bonnet, PierCe Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from September 14~_~].964 Chairm~n Norton, on the basis of statements made by Commissioner Crisp during the discussion of C.-74p directed SD-.516, Frank Bonnet, continued until the meeting on October 13, 1964. B. SDR-522 - Robert Fo Plane. Douglas I~ne - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot The app!icant was present and questioned Conditions II, "B" and II, "D" of the proposed conditions 'of approval since 1) he was building only one home on this property 2) he planned to develop the property furthe~ as soon as ~ter was available and 3) he felt that construction of the road and underground utilities should be postponed until that time. Co~issioner Crisp explained that the applicant could post a bend "B" ~for a period of two years. ~ Plane stated covering Condition II, · that this would be satisfactory. After discussion Charlinen Norton directed, with concurrence of the Co~ission, 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." Co~issioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co~issi'oner Kellum, that the Building Site Co~ittee Report of September 28, 1964 relative to SDR-522, as amended, be adopted and the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed S~tember 18, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site ~Co~ittee Report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-154 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Plans for Remodeling Service Station - Continued from September 14, 1964 The Secretary reco~ended ~that A-154, Richfield Oil Corporation, be continued until the me~ting on October 13, 1964 since revised plans had not yet been received. Chairmn Norton so directed. B. SS-40 - Finnegan Construction Company, Herrtman Avenue - Fill DesiSn Review - Subdivision Si.gn for Sierra Monte Subdivision The Secretary advised that this application met all requirements of Ordinance NS-3 and reco~ended that it be approved. Comissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Co~issioner Crisp, that SS-40, Finnegan Construction Company, application for identification sign for Sierra Monte Subdivision,;. be ~anted final design approval as sho~m on E~ibits "A" and "B"; motion carried unanimously. -4- V. CITY COUNCII.. REPORT Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on September 16!, 1964 with particular emphasis on the discussion relative to Chester Avenue. Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs° Owen, t~. Loe, and Mrs. French of the Good Government Group and ~s. Ottenberg from the League of Women Voters, and expressed the Commission~s appreciation for their attendance. VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Tract 3822 - Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to allow Removal of Trees along the Calabazas Creek - Continued from ~eptember 14, .1964 The Secretary advised that an on-site inspection revealed 1) 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 significant size so 3) it was his recommendation that they be allowed to remove the trees as requested. Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee concurred with the Staff recommendation. 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 September 14, 1964 Commissioner Crisp read the Subdivision Committee Report relative to this matter. Mr. Long was present but stated that he had no further coment. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner OtRorke, 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 Caswell setting forth a proposal for development of the Helen Rayburn property. He explained that it was actually a matter for study by the Design Review Comnittee. -5- VIIIo COMMUNICATIONS Ao WKITTEN In view of the obvious length 0f the letter and the .Secretaryts suggestion, Chairn~n Norton dj.rected this matter continued until 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. ADJOURNF~NT Chair~n Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission v/jml -6-