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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-1964 Planning Commission Minutes SIII~RY OF MINIITES CIIY OF SARATOCA P].AI~IIING COMMISSION Tib~: Monday, November 9, 1964, 7~30 Po M, PIZCE: SeretoEs High Sobs, el, Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, Caltfo~nla TYPE: Regular }~eottng I. ROUTINE The mee[ing was called to order by Chairman No£~on at 7:36 Po Me A. ROLL CALL rresent: Cenm~issioners Cowley, Crisp, Kel~um, McFall, and Norton. Absent: Commissioners Glenn and O~Rorke B. ~NUTES It was mgved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that the reading of the minutes of October 26, 1964 be waived ~nd that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Conmission. Motion carried unanimously. II, PUBLIC i~F~R!NCS The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:38 P.M. A. C-74 - Frank Bcnnet, Pierce Road - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Re~idcntial Planned Community) - Continued from October 26, 1964 Commisoioner Crisp advised that a revised map had been submitted and was now under study by the Staff. He further.advised that a special meeting had been called for Thursday, November 12, 1964, to discuss this application and that the Committee we~ld no doubt at least have a report for the next meeting. Chalnnan Norton then directed C-74, Flank Bonnets continued until the meeting on November 23, 1964. B. Campbell High School District, Prospect Road - Informal Hearing Relative to Proposed Future School Site - Continued from October 26, 1964 The Chairnmn read the report of the General Plan Committee relative to this proposed school site. He also advised that he had learned that the Education Code does require that the Commission make a recommendation, so noted that the report should be corrected accordingly. lhe Committee concurred, and the Chairman directed that the sentence pertaining to a specific recommenderich (next to the last sentence in the report) be deleted from the General Plan Committee Report. -1- zI, B, ~a.!bci~.k~.~..D..JlhO2L~!~_r!qE. .P.~qTyp. i,.t P. oad- Coptinued Cotmnissi. cner K.211um st~cd thos be f._~lt the Comu:'.&nion should find out undcr whst circumstances, what conditi:~ns~ tz],o St:~.e fiLancial auLhofi- ties tit, de fine roccm,:;cnd,~ticu t. hat this gi~'e be Chairteen Norton etated fi:at ha felt this particular propenal was too undesirable since the school would ser~e titc purpose of a gradual transition from tbe cotnmcrcial add multiple zones to the single family residential zone. Co~issioner Kellum observed that it was likely that the school wonld ask protection from the City as soon as the school. was established. Commissioner Crisp stated that he, personally, would not be willing to recentend approval of this proposal. M~. ~lovos, attorney representing the Cox and Orlando families, dis- cussed this proposal with the Co~ission and advised that the subject property was now in the procoos of being de-annexed from the Campbell High School District so that it could be annexed to the Fromout lligh School D': strict. Mr. Orlando presented a map showing the proximity of the new Lynnbrook School (Frosent High School District) to the area in question and ex- plained that a petition would be submitted to County and State authori- ties within the next few days requesting that the students in this arcs be allowed to attend the Lynnbrook School. Chairm3n Norton observed that this was a new consideration and Commis- sioner Cowicy suggested that the Commission request that the District withdraw or postpone this proposal until further infor~tlon was ave i lab le. After discussion Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Co~issioner Crisp, that the Ccmmission approve the report of the General Plan Com- mitnee, as modified, and that the Secretary be directed to transmit a co~y of this report to the Campbell lligh School District together with a rcquest that action on this setter be deferred until a further study can be ~de; motion carried unanimously. Co~issioner Cowley requested that the Secretary obtain, from the State authorities, a copy of the report reco~ending that this site be used. Chairman Norton then directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and requested that it be placed on the agenda under "Old Business" at that time. ~2- If. C. Campbell ElcmeDtar'y School District, Allendale Avenue - Inform~l Hearing P. elative &:o Proposed Future Scheul Site - Continued from October 2f~ 1964 ._~.__~_~__ Chairman Norton read the report of the Ge,~ecal Plan Co~:lm]ttee relative to the proposed Allendale Avenue school site. After a brief discussion, Commissioner -']uwlcy moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the report of the General Plan C~nmit['ee, recommending against acquisition of the subject site, be approw:d and transmitted to the Campbell Elementary School District as the recommend- ation of the Commission; mot fen carried uuauimously. D. _C-7__5 - Margaret Carniel et al, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Carniel Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "P-A" (Professional-Administrative) - Continued from October 2.6_~ 1964 The Secretary advised that the applicant had requested that C-75 be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. E. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Read - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-l~40,O00 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - C~ntinued from October 26, 1964 __ Commissioner Crisp advised that the tentative map submitted in conjunction with this application was under study by the Staff but would not be conditioned before the time for action on the map had expired. In view of this, be requested that the applicant submit a statement in wiriting granting an extension of time. He further advised that the sample contract premised by E, fr. ~ahr had not been received. Mr. Seagrave, representing the applicant, advised that the sample contract and extension of time wculd be submitted at an early date. Chairman Norton directed C-76, Robert Taylor Construction Company, continued until the meeting on November 23, 1964. ~ F. U..P.-71 - Central Fire District, Cox Avenue - Use Permit for Fire Station ~.~ The hearing on UP-71 was opened by Chairman Norton at 8:15 P. M. The ,.% Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written co~m-nunications on file. Fred Luhring, Chief Engineer of the Santa Clara County Central Fire District, was present to discuss this application with the Commission. He explained that a station on the subject site would provide very good coverage for the area served by the District. Mr. McCinnis of the Saratoga Fire District advised 1) a study had been conducted several years ago relative to the feasibility of the Saratoga Fire Department serving the entire City but 2) it was tabled and nothiDg had been done since that time. -3- II. F. UP-71 - Central Fife Distrjct__~..C_o.x__,Sven~,e~ vise rermi. t for Fire After further discussion, Chairm~n Ncvton directed UP-71 continued until the next rugu!ar meeting a~Id referled s~me to the Subdivision Cow~ittee for study and a report at that time. G. V-251 - G~!orge A. Anthony, Camino Rico - ~ariance to allow Street-Side Setback of 15 feet in lieu of the required 25 feet The hearing on V-251 was opened at 8:22 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no w~'itten communications on file. Mr. Anthony explained that he needed an additional garage to store his pick-up truck but didnit want to locate the garage closer to the house since he would like to use this area for a swimming pool. There ~,as no one else present who wished to comment wi~h regard to this matter. Chairman Norton directed this nmtZer continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Conmittee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:26 P. M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-516 - Frank Bonnet, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from October 26~ 1964 In view of the discussion in connection with C-74, application for change of zoning filed in conjunction with SD-516, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting. Bo SD-529 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision 180 Lot~ - Continued from October 26+ 1964 . Chairman Norton directed SD~529 continued until the m~eting on Novem'Der 23, 1964, on the basis of the discussion in connect:ion with C-76, application for change of zoning filed in conjunction with this tentative map. C. SD~-530 - B. Michael Anderson, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Con~nission Crisp advised that the site development plan requested in connection with SDR-530 had not been received. He suggested, therefore, that this matten~.~--continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so ~irected. -4- IlI. D. SDR-531 - GeorSe ~kers, E1 Cam/no Grande - Bail.~ing Site ~pproval - 4 Lots The applicant e~pressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval with the exception of II, B, relative to improvement of the cul-de-sac street. The applicant's engineer, Harry Aumaek, explained that excessive fill would be needed to widen the road to 26 feet since the fill would have to Eo down approximately 60 feet for one foot of width on the road. lie further observed that this would disfigure the property. In support of a minimum access road, he stated that parking space for four or five cars would be provided on each site. Co~nissioner Crisp explained that a precedent had been set for subdivi- sion standards in such instances. }Is further explained that emergency vehicles would need the space in the event of parked cars. After further discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, ~hat the Building Site Committee Report of November 9, 1964, ~elative to SDR-531 be adopted and that the tentative (E~ibit "A-I", filed November 9, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimou3]y. The applicant then filed a formal request for reconsideration of Condition II, B, proposing that this condition be revised to require an 18 foot private road on a 40 foot right-of-way, using AC berm in lieu of concrete curb and gutte~. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed ~his request fo~ reconsider- ation continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivisio~l Committee for study and a report at that time. E. SDR-532 - J. J. Pqn, Verde Vista Lane - Building Site Appr?val r 1 .Lct The applicant requested that this matter be continued until the meeting on November 23, 1964. Chairman Norton so directed. F. SDR-533 - F & M Construction Company, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Chairman Norton directed SDR-533, F & M Construction Company, continued until the meeting on November 23, 1964, since there were sanitation problems to be solved. TEN MINUTE RECESS Chatrain Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Drake and Messrs. Metcalf and Mann of the Good Government Group IV. DESIGN REVIEW A_-!54 - Richfield Oil Corporation, Big Basin ~my o Preliminsry Deuigu Review - Plans for Remodeling Service Station - Continued from October 26, 1964 Siuce no further plans had been submitted, Commissioner Cowley suggested that this matter be continued off tile agenda until further exhibits had been received. Chsirman Norton so directed. V. CITY COIR~CIL REPOR~ Commissioner McFall gave a brief report on action taken at the City Coun,'l! meeting on November 4, 1964, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Plauning Commission. VX. ~EW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Elizabeth Gaudreau, Big Basin l'~y - Request that "Real Estate Offices" be added to the list of Permitted Uses for Professional - Administrative pistricts - Continued from October 26~ 1964 The Secretary advised that Mrs. Gaudreau had asked that the subject request be withdrawn. Chairman No~ton, with concurrence of the Commission, granted this request. B. ~DR-451 - Wade Hover, Peach Hill Road - Request for Extension - Contin- ued from October 26, 1964 The Secretary advised that the City Attorney had confirmed that the date of reconsideration of conditions was in no way related to the date of approval of the tentative map or expiration of same. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the request for extension in connection with SDR-451 be denied on the basis that the request was made after expiration of approval of the tentative map; motion carried unanimously. C. West Valley Junior College District - Request for Report with Recommend- ~.tions - Continued from October 26~ 1964 Wallace Hall, President of the West Valley Junior College District, advised 1) the subject site was chosen after extensive public hearings with full awareness of the feelings of the Planning Commission and Council of Saratoga 2) it iS one three sites which will ultimately be obtained for maximum enrollment in 1985 3) the District will cooperate in every way possible to solve any problems that might arise and to maintain the charm and character of the City 4) development of the site will be such that the trees will be preserved wherever possible VII. OLD BUSINESS C. West V~lle_vJ__unior College District - Contin_u~d from Pane 6 . 5) the campus will have its own cafeterias and book stores so that no commercial development would be needed in the alea and 6) he would be happy to answer any questions the CoH~ission might have. Chairman Norton read the report of the General Plan Committee relative to this matter. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the report of the General Plan Committee be adopted and forwarded to the West Valley Junior College District as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. I~RITTEN The Secretary advised that a letter bad been received from ACTA relative to leasing a portion of the LuRay Plumbing building in the Commercial Service Zone for the purpose of establishing a general office and assembling and shipping toys and miscellaneous items. The Secretary explained that there was a question as to whether this would qulaify under the Permitted Uses for Commercial Service Zones. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. B. ORAL 1. Sam Hernandez, Big Basin Way, stated that, in reviewing the requests for various school sites in Saratoga, he hoped the Commission would not overlook the importance of education. 2. Wilson Marker, Kosich Drive, inquired as to whether the Junior College might not be as compatible with surrounding residential as the City Hall and Civic Center. Chairman Norton explained that the Civic Center was a much smaller development with far less traffic than a 5,000 student Junior College. IX. ADJOURNMENT A. Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M. B. The meeting was reassembled at 9:26 P. M. to hear a statement from Mr. Howard of ACTA, who had arrived after discussion of his request. Mr. Howard explained that they had signed a lease for a portion of the LuRay Plumbing Building without realizing that there might be a zoning problem. He further explained that the space would be used for billing, assembling and shipping. -7- 1X. ADJOURNMENT B. Continued from Page 7 During the discussion that followed, Mr. Howard made arrangements to meet with Mr. Walker and the Subdivision Committee on Thursday morning, NQvember 12, 1964 to discuss this matter further. C. Chairman Norton again declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary v/j -8-