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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-1965 Planning Commission Minutes SUI~ARY OF HINIITES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CONNISSION TlaiE: Monday, January 11, 1965, 7:30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. .ROUTINE ORGANIZATION Chairman Norton called the meeting to order at 7:34 P. N. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, Crisps Kellum, ~cFall, Norton, and O * Rorke. Absent: Commissioner Glenn. B. IaNUTES Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Cor~nissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of December 28, 1964 be waived and that the minutes be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimous ly. u. P BLIC SEA INC.S Chairman Norton declared public hea~ings open for the evening at 7:36 P. M. A. CT74 - Fra~k Bon. net~ Pier.c.e.R..o. ad. - Change of Zoning from (Single Family R~sidezittal) to 'R-I-40,000 P-C" (Single Famtl. l, Iiestdantial Planned ~ofanunity) - Cdnkinued from December 28, The Secretary read a letter .from the applicant requesting that C-74 and SD-516 (subdivision application filed in conjunction with the application for change of zoning) be withdrawn and that the filing fees,'or a portion thereof, be returned if possible. The Cviumission observed that the applicant ~ould have to contact the City Councll about any possible refund of ~iling fees. After discussion it ~ss moved by C~mnissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O*Rorke that the public hearing on C-74 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing ~as closed at 7:39 P,M, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Conunissioner Kellum, that the request for withdrawal of C-74 and SD-516 be approved; motion carried unanimously. B, C-~6 - Robert Taylor Construction Company~ Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from 'R-I-~O,000' (Single Family Residential to 'R-I-~O,000 P-C' (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from December 2a, 1964 The Secretary advised that no £urther exhibits had been filed by the applicant in connection with this application or SD-529, sub- division application filed in conjunction with C-76. On the basis of this information, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on January 2~, 196S. C, C-81 - Paul Masson~ Inc.~ .Saratoga Avenue - Chanae of Zoning from "R-1-10,000' (Single Family Residential).to 'Conditional ~ (Conditional Industrial) - Continued from December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised 1) the applicantss represantatives had met ~th the Subdivision Committee and the Planning Connnittee of the Council and 2) it had been decided that this matter should be continued to allow further time for the study and report. Plannin~ Cormnission Minutes - january 11, 1965 - Continued C. C-81 - Paul }~zson Inc.v SaratoRe Avenue Comnissioner Crisp advised that the Committee hoped to have its report and recommendation prepared prior to the next regular meeting. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman N~rton directed C-81 continued until the meeting on January 25, 1965. D. C-82 - Bell-Scott Developers, BIR Basin Way - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,O00 P-D" (Single Family Residential Planned Development) - Continued from December 28, 1964 Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, deferred discussion of this matter until later in the evening (when the' subdivision application filed in conjunction x~th C-82 ~as up for discussion). E. V~252 - ~atol Romanoft Foothill Lane - ~ariance in connection with Site Width and Area - Continued from December 29, 1964 The Secretary read a statement from the City Attorney relative to this application, indicating that the Planning Commission had a basis on which to grant the subject Variance. The applicant was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. ~ommissioner Kellum i) advised that the Variance Committee had made an on-site inspection of this property and 2) read a report from the Variance Committee recommending approval of V-252, which report yes modified to require an irrevocable offer of dedication for fi~e (5) f~et along the entire frontage of the property. After discugai6n it was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner:Kellum that the public hearing on V-252 be closed. Motion carried finanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:50 P.M. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that V-252, Anatol Romanof, be approved subject to the condition out- lined in the modified report of the Variance Comuittee relative to V-252; motion carried unanimously. F. UP-72 - Lutluran. Churehw. Fruitvale 4yenu~.- Us~ Permit for Church The hearing on UP-72 was opened at 7:51 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no ~ritten communications on file. He then read the statement of reason filed by the applicant. A representative from the Church was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. There ~as no one else present who wished to speak with regard to this application. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting, referred same to the Subdivision Ceu~ittee for study and a report at that time, and requested that the applicantss representatives arrange to meet with the Sub- division Committee on Monday, January 18, 1965, to discuss the application further. G. y-253 - John B. Mooney~ Ted Avenue - Variance to allow 3' Side Yard in lieu of the required 8' Side Yard and one covered Parking Space in lieu of the required two covered Parking Spaces The hearing on V-253 was opened at 7:59 P. M. The Secretary advised that Noticcs of Hearing had been mailed and there ~ere no ~Titten communications on file. Me then briefly reviewed this application. -2- Planni~_~e~.ission Hinutes - January 1~, 1965 - ContinUed II. C. V~253 - John B. Mooheyt Ted Avenue The applicant ~s present and explained 1) it had become necessary to enlarge his home so the garage had been converted 2) he had encountered difficulty in trying to place a two-car carport on the back of the lot in a manner that would allow him to save the 30 foot Monterey Pine in his rear yard 3) ~nile he felt very strongly about saving the tree, neither did he wish to give up his pool and patio area on the ocher side of the yard ~) since ~his subdivision was developed prior to incorporation, mahy homes in the area did not meet the present ordinance require- mehts. .of the ~1 homes built at the same time as his, 15 hav~ converted the garages and only three (3) have built new garages or carports 5) at least one (1) similar variance had been granted in the area (Mr. Mercer) and 6) he did not feel that the subject request, if granted, would be injurious to the public in any respect. Cordon Smith of Ted Avenue spoke in support of this application and observed that Mr, Hooney would encounter difficulty if he : tried to move ~is portable pool to allow space for the second carport because of the slope of the lot and the fact that the pool had been 'rdu in". After discussion Chairman Norton directed V-253 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Conunities for study and a report. Chairman Norton declared public hearings closed for the evening ht 8:08 with the exception of C-82 ~hich would be discussed later in the evening in connection with SD-536. Chairman Norton observed that three (3) newspapers had credited the Conmission with having opposed the location of a high school bn Prospect Avenue..To clarify this ~ltuation he explained that.~hile ~he Con~niss~on had discussed'the advantages and disad~antages bf C~e proposed site and h~d advibed the School District accord- ingly, the Commission had neither supported nor opposed this lo~a~i~. III. S_..UBDIVISIONS AND BUILDINC SITES A. SD-516 - Frank Bonnet~ Pierce Road - Subdivision - 80 Lots - Continued from December 28, 1964 See discussion and action in connection with B, SD-529 - Robert Taylor'Construction Company~ Prospect Road - Subdivision- 180 Lots - Continued from December 28, 1964 In the absence of revised exhibits for SD-529, Chairman Norton 'directed this matter continued until the meeting on January 25, 1965. II. D. C-~2 - Bell Scot~ Develovers~ Bi~ Basin ~ay - Change of Zonin~ from 'R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential Planned Development) - Continued from December 28, 1964 ~he continued hearing on C-82 was resumed at 8:14 P. R. After discussion it mas moved by Commissioner O*Rorke and second- ed by Connissioner RcFa11 that the public hearing on C-82 be closed. Rotion'~as vacated by unanimous consent. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to.C-U2. After further discussion it ~as moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the hearing on C-82 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:25 P. M, P~annin~ Cornmission Hinute~ - January 11, 1965 - Continued II. D. C-~.- Bell Scott Developerst Bi~ Basin Way Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Connissioner OsRorke, that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to C-82 be adopted and that, subject to approval of the tentative map for SD-536 (subdivision proposed for this property), the Commission reconnend to the City Council that C-82 be approved in accordance with said Subdivision Committee Report. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Cowlay, Crisp, Kellum, HcFall, Norton and OsRorke, Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Glenn. Hotion carried unanimously. III. C. SD-536-Bell Scott Developers, Bi~ Basin Way - Subdivision - 51 Lots Continued from December 28, 1964 H. L. Splitstone, engineer for the applicants, expressed ~atisfactiou with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Connnissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SD-536 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit filed January 5, 1965) be approved subject to 1) the conditions ~et forth in the Subdivision Committee Report and 2) City Council approval of C-82, application for change of zoning on the subject property; motion carried unanimously. D. SDR7533 - F. &.~. Construction Company, Sobey Raod - Building Site Approval - I Lot - Revised Tentative 14ap - Continued from December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised that no word had been received from the applicant as to whether a solution to the septic tank problem had been worked out. A£ter discussion Co~issioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that SDR-533, F. & H. Construction Company, be denied without prejudice; motion carried unanimously. E. SDR-539 - William G. Clark. Horseshoe Driye - Building Site Approval I Lot - Continued frbm December 28, 1964 The Secretary advised that the applicant h~d requested that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton, ~ith concurrence of the Commissions so directed. F, SDR-S~0'- Dr. Thomas Giannetto, Farce11 Avenue - Buildin~ Site Approval - I Lot A~ter discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner HcFall, that the Building Site Co~ittee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SDR-540, Dr. Thomas Giannetto, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~', ~iled December 30, 196~) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site Committee Re~ort; motion carried unanimously, G. SDR-5~I - Thomas L. Wallace, Saratoga Avenue - BuildinS Site Approval - 4 Lots ~r. Wallace ~as present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner ~cFall, that the Building' Site Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SDP,-541, Thomas L. Nallace, be adopted and that the tentative mal~ (Exhibit "A', filed December 31, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Building Site Connnittee Report; motion carried unanimously. -4- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - January 11. 1965 - Continued III. H. SD-542 - Harvey H. Green. Verde Vista Lane - Subdivision - 12 Lots The applicant expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commiss~oner Re llum, that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 11, 1965 relative to SD-542 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed December 31, 1964) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Subdivision Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE Chairman Norton welcomed Mrs. Owens and Messrs. ~mith and Robbins of the Good Government Group and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Owens at intermission. He also acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mrs. Walker, wife of the Planning Director. IV. DESIGN REVI~4 A. A-158 - TeXaco. inc., SaratoRa-Sunn,~rvale Road .~ Design Review - Sign for Texaco Service Station - Continued from December 28, 1964 Commissioner Cowley advised 1) revised ~lans had not been received at the ~ime of the Design Review Committee meetins on January 7, 1965 a~d 2) unless the revised plans had been received since that time it was the recommendation of the Committee that this application be denied with6ut prejudice. The Secretary advised that no further exhibits had been received. Connissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner OtRorke, that A-158 b~ denied without prejudice since revised plans had no~ been filed; motion carried unanimously. B. 4-156 - Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, Hertitan Avenue - Final Design Review - Church Building Commissioner 'CoOley advised that the .Design Revi&v Committee had reviewed the additional plans submitted by the applicant and had found them quite satisfactory. The Secretary explained that olive tree& were proposed as a sound buffer between the church building and the highway. Reese Willjams was present to represent the Church but stated that he he had no further comment. Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted A-156, Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, in accordance with Exhibits "A-I", "B-l" and "C"; motion carried unanimously. C. A-165 - Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 2, Unit I, Medical Village Commissioner Cowley explained that the Committee had decided to regard these plans as preliminary since there was a discrepancy between the elevations and the site plan that would require a revision. He further suggested that the Secretary 1) advise the applicant that the entrance from Cox Avenue was undesirable and suggest that it be eliminated. After discussion Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary write the applicant and request that he meet with the Planning Director and Director of Public Works to 1) explore the possi- bility of installing a foot path along the Cox Avenue frontage and 2) discuss the elimination of the Cox Avenue entrance. The Chairman further requested that the Secretary contact Dr. Abrahams relative to the possibility of eliminating by mutual consent, his walk-way to Cox Avenue. Plannin~ Commission Ninutes- January 11, 1965 - ContinUed IV. ~ESIGN REVIE~ C~ A~165 - Dr. ~rcus K. Bitter~ Cox Avenue It ~as the consensus of the Commission that no action was necessary until final plans had been filed. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner O*Rorke gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on January 6, 1965, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Planning Commission. VI. NEt4 BUSINESS A. SDR-535 - Arthur W. An~erscn~ Sperry Lane - Request for Reconsideration The Secretary read a letter from Arthur I4. Anderson requesting reconsideration of Conditions "B', 'C", and "E' established under approval of the tentative map for SDR-535. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study and a report at that time. B. FLOOD ~ONTROL DISTRICT Commissionif Crisp explained 1) at a recent meeting of the Subdivision Conmitted, Planning Committee and Flood Control District representatives, it was the consensus that an easemeht, in lieu of the present fee title dedication, would be satisfactory in connection with acre and half-acre lots, but that fee title dedication was necessary in the case of smaller lots,2) such a change would require an amendment to the ordinance and 3) it ~ras agreed at the meeting that the Flood Control District would insti3ate a policy of specifying buildin~ lin~s on future maps for property in low-lying areas or, in some cases, perhaps permit builders to raise foundations to avoid damage by flooding. After discussion it ~s the consensus of the Conmisslon that 1) an easement in the acre and half-acre zoning districts would be acceptable and 2) specification of building lines on mps for property in low-lying areas or, in some cases, raised foundations to avoid flood damage, would be agreeable. Chairman Norton ~hen directed that 1) the Planning Director request that ~he City Attorney draft an amendment ~o Ordinance NS-3 covering the proposed change from fee title dedication to an easement in connec- tion with acre and half-acre lots and 2) the Planning Director draft a resolution supl,orting the Flood Control District's proposed policy relative to showing building lines on future maps or perhaps allowing raised foundations in some cases. C. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Commissioner Crisp observed that it appeared desirable to include build- ing sites in the policy statement relative to underground utilities where practicable. The Commission concurred. Chairman Norton requested that the Secretary revise the policy statement relative to underSround utilities to include buildin~ sites and submit same to the Commission as soon as possible. VII. OLD BUSINESS Saratoga Post Office At the request of the Secretary, ~airman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting. -6- Plannin~ Conmission Minutes - January lit 1965 - Continued VIII. COM~F~NICATIONS A. ~4RIITEN B. ORAL The Commission expressed best wishes for a happy birthday to both Mr. Walker, Planning Director, and his secretary, Mrs. Voges. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Respect£ully submitted, gtanleyt M] Wal~ ~ ~ Secretary / SMW/v/] -7-