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Home My WebLink About01-25-1965 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, January 25, 1965, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called t~ order by Chairman Norton at 7:30. P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton, O'Rorke, and Wright. Absent: Commissioner Cowley. B. MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the reading of the minutes of January 11, 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted; motion carried with Commissioner ~ri~ht abstaining. C. ELECTION OF OFFICEP, S AND CO}~IITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Norton opened nominations for officers for the comina year. Commissioner Crisp nominated Commissioner Norton as Chairman of the Planning Commission for 1965. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Norton abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the Secretary be directed to re- cord a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Norton as Chairman of the Com- mission for 1965; motion carried with Commissioner Norton abstaininE. Commissioner Crisp nominated Connnissioner Kellum as Vice Chairman of the the Planning Commission for 1965. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Coramissioner O'Rorke, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Cormnissioner Kellum abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Co~nissioner McFall that the Secretary be directed to record a unanimous.ballot for Commissioner Kellum as Vice Chairman of the Commission for 1965; motion carried with Commissioner Kellom abstain- inn. Chairman Norton acknowledged, with regret, Commissioner Glenn's retire- ment from the PlanninE Commission. Commissioner Crisp observed that General Glenn, retired Air Force medical officer, had been appointed to the Commission in 1960...that he had served with the Subdivision Committee and as Chairman of both the General Plan Committee and Design Review Committee...and that his background had provided a wealth knowledge and experience lqhich, together with his dedication, had proven invaluable to the Commission throuZh the years. He proposed that the Commission write to General Glenn, extending to him the sincere appre- ciatlon of both the Commission and the City for services rendered. Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Commission, directed that the Secretary prepare a letter for the Commission's signature. Chairman Norton then introduced Mr. 3ames A. Wright, newly appointed Planning Commissioner, and extended a welcome on behalf of the Commission. The followinE con~tttees were appointed by the Chairman: pESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE GENERAL PlAN CO}~4ITTEE Commissioner Cowlay, Chairman Commissioner Kellum, Chairman Commissioner O'Rorke Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Wright Commissioner Cowlay -1- P!anqi__n~ Commissi__on ~.~tes - January 25, lp65 - Cont~e~ I. C. ELECTION OP OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Norton then advised that the other appointments would be made as soon as he could confer with the Commissioners involved. II. PUBLIC HEARI~:C~ The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:37 P.M. A. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company ? Prospect Road - Continued Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter (C-76) be continued until the next regular meeting since revised plans had not been received. Chairman Norton so directed. B. C-80 - Clarence W. Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - City Council Request for Clarification of Plannin~ Commission Recommendation Commissioner Crisp explained that the City Council had referred C-80, Clarence W. Neale, back to the Planning Commission for clarification of its recommendation. He then read a report from the Subdivision Committee relative to this matter. The Secretary advised that the City Attorney had made the following suggestion with regard to the Subdivision Committee Report: Page ~...second sentence under (3) ... place period after "for such a use" and delete "or the waiving of such require- ments by the City Council of the City of Saratoga". Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Subdivision Committee, directed that the report be modified as suggested by the City Attorney. After discussion Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 25, 1965 rela- tive to C-80, Clarence W. Neale, be approved, as modified, and t~ans- mitted to the City Council as the report of the Commission. Motion carried with Commissioner ~'~ight abstaining. C. C-81 - Paul Masson, Inc.~ Saratoga Avenue - Continued The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that nothing further had been added to the file. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application. The Secretary read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to C-G1, recommending approval subject to certain conditions. Commissioner Crisp read a Subdivision Committee Report recommending the addition of certain conditional uses in the Industrial Zoning District in accordance with the Subdivision Committee recommendation relative to C-81. After discussion Mr. Berti of Paul Masson, Inc. expressed satisfaction ~ith the proposed conditions. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O~Rorke, that the public hearing on C-81 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:00 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp that the following uses be added to Article 9 (M Limited Industrial District) of Ordinance NS-3 as items (e) and (f) under Section 9.3 (Conditional Uses): {e) Restaurant and SheF associated therewith for sale of items incidental to and on the same site as the permitted use. (f) Museum, Art Gallery and Meeting Hall. Plannin~ Cqn~ntssion tee - January 25. 1965 - Cent II. C. C-81 - Paul Masson, Inc. Commissioner O'Rorke seconded the motion which carried with Commissioner wright abstaining. Commissioner Crisp then moved that the Subdivision Committee Report of January 25, 1965 relative to C-81, Paul PLasson, Inc. (recommendin3 approval) be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recom- mendation of the Commission. Connissio~er McFall seconded the motion which carried with Co~issioner ~cight abstaining. D. UP-72 - Lutheran Church (Missouri ~ynod).~ Fruitvale Ayehue - Continued The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that there were no further additions to the file. Mrs. Mills, realtor, advised that Mr. Howe (from the Church) had been unable to be present but that she would attempt to answer questions if further information was needed. There was no one in the audience who wished to cormnent with regard to this matter. The Secretary read a Staff Report pertaining to this application, and Commissioner Crisp advised that the Subdivision Committee concurred with this report. It was then moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the public hearing on UP-72 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:07 P.M. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that UP-72 be granted subject to the three (3) conditions set forth in the Staff Report of January 25, 1965; motion carried. Commissioner Wright abstained. E. V-253 - John B. Moohey ~ Ted Avenue - Continued Mr. Moohey was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application. The Secretary read a Staff Report relative to V-253. Commissioner Kellum advised that the Variance Committee concurred with this report. Commissioner Kellum then discussed with Mr. Moohey the Building Permit obtained in May, 1964, for converting his existing garage and building a new carport, and his failure to construct the carport after converting the garage. He then further explained the position of the Planning Commission, the necessity for adherence to the Ordinance and State Law, and advised Mr. Moohey of his right to appeal. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the hearing on V-253 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:27 P. M. It was moved by Commissioner Kellum and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke V-253, John B. Moohey, be denied in accordance with the Staff Report of January 25, 1965; motion carried with Commissioner {~ight abstaining. F. UP-65 - Saratoga Luthern Church (American), Saratoga Avenue The public hearing on UP-65 was opened at 8:28 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there was one (1) written communication on file. He then read the letter filed by Mr. and Mrs. Worden in support of the subject application. Plannir~ Commission Minutes - January 25, 1965 - Continued II. F. UP-65 - Saratop. a Lntheran ChuFch (An:erica~) Ray. Gerald Amundson was present to represent the Church and advised 1) the original site at Glen Una and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road had been abandoned 2) consideration had been given to various properties in the area over a period of six (6) months and 3) the Saratoga Avenue site was chosen because of the size of the parcel, the existing trees and the access. In answer to a question from Mr. Bagnay of Juniper Lane, Ray. Amundson advised that the ultimate capacity of the church was proposed at 350. Approximately 30 person~ in the audience indicated that they had aCtended in support of the subject application. After further discussion Chairman Norton directed UP-65 continued until the meeting on February 8, 1965 and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. G. ~-254 - Thorn L. Mayes, Sullivan Way - Variance to allow 7' Side Yard in lieu of require 12' Side Yard The public hearing on V-254 was opened at 8:35 P. M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed, 'then read the appllcant's statement of ~eason and a petition signed by seven (7) property o~ners in the area, filed in support of the subject application. Mr. Mayes was present but stated that he had no further co=zaent at this time. -" There was no one in the audience who wished to speak with regard to this matter. After a brief discussion Chairman Norton directed V-254 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. The Chairman declared publit hearings closed for the evening at 8:43 P. M. Commissioner Crisp, with an apefogy to the Commissions excused himself at 8:45 P. H. and left to attend an annual meeting at his Church. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDInG.SITES A. SD-529 - Robert TaylOr Construction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180. Lots - Continued fro~ January 11. 1965 ..... : Commissioner Kell~m recommended that SD-529 be continued until the next regular meeting Since revised plans had not been filedi Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDR-539 - William G. Clark. Horseshoe Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued frgm January 11, 1965 Mr. Clark was present and questioned the proposed underground utility requirement for this building site. After discussion he verbally granted (later submitted a written statement granting) an extension of time for action on the tentative map to allow time for further study relative to this proposed condition of approval. Chairman Norton then directed SDR-539 continued until the meeting on February 8, 1965. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - Januar~ 25t,..1965 - Continu~ II1. C. SDR-543 - Bernard Borow~ Via Regina - Buildin~ Site Apprgval - 1 Lot After discussion the applicant expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of January 25, 1965 relative to SDR-543, Bernard Borow, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~"s filed January 14, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AIqI]RECONVENE I. C. ELECTION OF OFFIOERS AND CO~/4ITTEEAPPOIN~}~NTS Chairman Norton reopened nominations for officers for the coming year for the purpose of electing a Secretary. Commissioner McPall nominated Stanley Walker~ PlanninE Director~ as Secre- tary of the Planning Con~mission for 1965. CoEmissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that nomin~tions be closed] motion car- ried unanimously. Commissioner McFall moved. seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the Secretary be directed to record a unan~nous ballot for Stanley Walker as Secretary of the Connnission for 1965; motion carried unan{mously. Chairman Norton then appointed the foliowinE con~nittees for the coming year: SUBDIV~S.~ON COP/4I'r~E VAR.IUINCE COitilITEE C~uiseioner Crisp, Chairman Commissioner O'Rorke, Chairman Commissioner Kellum Commissioner Crisp Commissioner McFall Commissioner Wright IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-165 - Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Qffice Buildin~ - Lot 2~ Unit I, Medical Village Commissioner O'Rorke advised 1) the Committee had reviewed the subject plans with the builder 2) minor revisions suggested by the Committee had been incorporated into the final plans and 3) it was the Committee's recommendation that final design approval be ~ranted subject to details of the sign being submitted at a later date (when available) for specific approval of the sign. After discussion Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Co~anissioner Kellum, that A-165, Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, be ~ranted final design approval in accordance with Exhibits '~-1" and "B" subject to details of the sign bein~ submitted at a later date for specific approval of the sign; motion carried unanimously. B. A-166 - Richfield Oil Company, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Reconstruction of Service Station After a brief discussion, it was moved by Commissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that preliminary design approval be granted A-166, Richfield Oil Company, in accordance with Exhibits '~", '~" and "C"; motion carried unanimously. -5- Planning ,Connnission ldinutes - January 25. 1965 - Continued IV. C. A-167 - Dr. Richard Wallace, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 9{ Unit I{ Medical Village Commissioner O'Rorke advised 1) the Committee had reviewed the subject plans 2) the pathway had been moved as requested and 3) the Committee now finds the plans acceptable. Conmnissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted A-167, Dr. Richard Wallace, in accordance with Exhibits '~" and "B"; n~tion carried unanimously. D. A-168 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc., Miller Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes -..Tracts 3145 and 3146 - Phase Iv 29 Lo~s Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the Committeems review of the subject plans had revealed 1) lack of compliance with the design standards for subdivisions and 2) incomplete plans inasmuch as the existing homes across the street from some of the proposed homes were not shown so design standards could not be checked. It was his recommendation that A-168 be continued until the meeting on February 8, 1965 to allow adequate time for further review and a meeting with the applicant's representative. Chai~n Norton so directed. E. A-162 - Dr. Robert O'Neillm Village Lane - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building.- Lot 5~ Unit IF Medical Village ..... Con~nissioner O'Rorke advised that the Cubittee had reviewed these plans in detail and found them acceptable. It was moved by Con~nissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that fiual design approval be granted A-162, Dr, Robert O'Neill, in accordance with Exhibit "A-i" and the color schedule| motion carried unanimously. F. A-111 - Drs. Robbinsm Michael and Leonard+ Saratoga Avenue Connissioner O'Rorke observed that the Design Review Co~nittee felt that the walkway to Saratoga Avenue from this building (Lot 8, Uni~ X, Medical Village) should be eliminated. After discussion Commissioner OtRorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Commission request that the applicants eliminate the footpath to Saratoga Avenue within 90 days; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Mrs. Parker and Messrs. Lewis and Loe of the Good Government Group, and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Parker at intermission. V, CIffi COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Norton read a brief report prepared by Commissioner Crisp relative t~ action taken by the City Council at the meeting on Januar~ 20, 1965. VI, NEW BUSINESS ~he Chairman read a draft of Planning Commission Resolution No. 112, officially changing the Commission's place of meeting from Saratoga High School to the City Council Chambers. It was moved by Conunissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Con~nissioner McFall that Resolution No. 112 be adopted. Roll call vote: Ayes: Connm~ssioners Kellum, ' McFall, Norton~ O'Rorke and. Wright. Noes: Rune. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and Crisp. 'Motion carried unanimously. Plannin~ Co~mission Nlnutes- January 25~ 1965 - Continued VII. OLD BUSINESS A. ~rato~a Post Office - City Council Request for Recon~endation relative ~p Diagonal Parkin~ alon~ Saratoga Avenue The Secretary read a Staff Report pertaining to this matter and, with reference to Alternate ~1 of the report, explained that the centerline of Saratoga Avenue could be moved two to three feet. After discussion Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Connissioner NcFa11, that the following (Alternate ~1 of the Staff Report) be trans- mitted to the City Council as the recomnendation of the Commission: Provide four (4) parking spaces at a 45° angle from the curb line. Adjust the centerline of Saratoga Avenue to the northwest as far as practical (approximately 3 feet) in conjunction with establishing the spaces. Notion carried unanimously. B. SDR-535 - Dr. Arthur Anderson, Sperry Lane - Request for Reconsideration - ~ontinued from January 11, 1965 The Secretary advised that the applicant had met with the Building Site Committee to discuss this matter but that a further meeting was needed since the applicant had been requested to furnish further information. On the basis of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-535 continued until the next regular meeting. C. Flood Control District - Resolution supportin~ New Policy Chairman Norton reviewed this matter for the benefit of Commissioner Wright, then read the proposed resolution (Resolution No. 1!3) supporting the Flood Control District~s new policy of imposing building lines on all future City of Saratoga subdivision maps or, in some casess allowing the raising of foundations to prevent damage by flooding. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Co~s~tssioner OsRorke, Chat Resolution No. 113 be adopted and transmitted to the Flood Control District. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Kellum~ NcFall, Norton, OsRorke and Wright. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioners Cowlay and Crisp. Motion carried unanimously. D. Under~rqund Utilities - Revised Statement of Policy Chairman Norton read a proposed revision of the Planning Commission~s previous statement of policy relative to underground utilities, which revision modified the policy to include single building sites ~here practicable. Conm~issioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Comissioner NcFall, that the revised statement of policy relative to underground utilities (dated January 25, 1965) be adopted; motion carried unanimously. E. SD-527 - Maxmar Investment Corporation~ ~alnut Avenu~ The Secretary advised that a communication relative to alternate Flood Control District requirements for dedication and improvement in the Naxmar Subdivision had been referred to the Planning Connission by the City Council with a request for a recommendation. After a brief discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the meeting on February 8, 1965 and referred same to the Subdivi- sion Connittee for study and a report at that time. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - January 25. 1965 - Continued VIII. COMMI~ICATIONS A. WRITTEN SD-~65 - C. L. Longsont Canyon View Drive - Request for Extension TheSecretary read a letter from Mr. Longson requesting an extension on Unit II of the subdivision covered by SD-465. After discussion Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Cormuissioner McFall, that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SD-465; motion carried unanimously. IX. ADJOURh~ENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:11P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. W~ker, Secretary -8-