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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SDI~vlARY OF MINUTES' CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COI~,ISSION 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 to 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 I~ight abstaining. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CO}2~ITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Norton opened nominations for officers for the coming year. Commissioner Crisp nominated Commissioner Norton as Chairman of the Planning commission for 1965'.. commissioner Kellum moved, Seconde~ 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 abstaining. Commissioner Crisp nominated Commissioner Kellum as Vice Chairman of the the Planning Commission for 1965. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Kellum abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner 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 Kellum abstain- ing. Chairman Norton acknowledged, with regret, Commissioner Glenn's retire- ment from the Planning 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 the Design Review Co~aittee...and that his background had provided a wealth knowledge and experience which, together with his dedication, had proven invaluable to the Commission through the years. He proposed that the Commission write to General Glenn, extending to him the sincere appre- ciation 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. James A. Wright, newly appointed Planning Commissioner, and extended a welcome on behalf of the Commission. The following committees were appointed by the Chairman: DESIGN REVIEW COM24ITTEE GENEP~L PlAN CObE, IITTEE Commissioner Cowley, Chairman Commissioner Kellum, Chairman Commissioner O'Rorke Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Wright : Commissioner Cowley -1- PlanninR Commission~u~!2~Z- Cont I. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND CO'MMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Norton then advised that the other appointments would be made as soon as he could confer with the Commissioners involved. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Wo Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - City Council Request for Clarification of Plannin~ Commission Reconnnendation Commissioner Crisp explained ·that the City Council had referred C-80, Clarence W. Neale, back to the Planning Commission for clarification of its recommendation. tie 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 4...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 txans- mitted to the City Council as the report of the Commission. Motion carried with Commissioner ~.~ight abstaining. C. C-C,~ - F~ul 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-81, 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 PauI Masson, Inc. expressed satisfaction with 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 ~as Cl6sed 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 ShoF 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~ Commission - January 25, 1965 - 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 Masson, Inc. (recommending approval) Be adopted and transmitted to the City Council as the recom- mendation of the Commission.. Commissioner McFall seconded the motion which carried with Commissioner Wright abstaining. D. UP-72 - Lutheran Church (Missouri SFnod) , Frui.~le Avenue - 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 comment 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 hearinS 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 - Johq 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 furtherexplained 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, !965; motion carried with Commissioner Wright 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. -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - J~.~Uary 25, 1965 - Continued II. F. UP-65 - Sara. toga Lutheran Churcht(American) Rev. 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 theparcel, the existing trees and the access. In answer to a question from Mr. Baghey of Juniper Lane, Rev. Amundson. advised that the ultimate capacity of the church was proposed at 350.. Approximately 30 persons in the audience indicated that they had artended 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. Y-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 applicant's statement of reason and a petition signed by seven (7) property owners in the area, filed in support of the subject application. Mr. Mayes was present but stated that he had no further comment 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 public hearings closed for the evening at 8:43 P. M. Commissioner Crisp, with an apology to the Commission, excused himself at 8:45 P. M. 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 from January 11~ 1965 Commissioner Kellum recommended that SD-529 be continued until the next regular meeting since revised plans had not been filed. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDR-539 - William G. Clark, Horseshoe Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from January ~1, 19.65.. 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. -4- Planning Commission Minutes - JanuarK 25, 1965. ~ Contipued IIIo C. SDR~543 - Bernard Borow~ Via=.Regina - Building Site Approval - 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 "A", filed January 14, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE I. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Chairman Norton reopened nominations for officers for the coming year for the purpose of electing a Secretary. COmmissioner McFall uominated Stanley Walker~ Planning Director~ as Secre- tary of the Planning Commission for 1965. Commissioner O'Rorke moved, Seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that nominations be closed~ motion car- ried.unanimously. Commissioner M.cFall moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the Secretary be directed to record a unanimous ballot for Stanley Walker as Secretary of the Commission for i965; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton then appointed the following committees for the coming year: pU DiWSION CoMmitroE VARIANCE COMMX EE Commission~r crisp, Chairman Conm/issioner O'norke, 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 Office Building - 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 granted 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 Commissioner Kellum, that A-165, Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, 'be granted final design approval in accordance with Exhibits "A-I" and "B" subject to details of the sign being submitted at a later date far specific approval of the sign; motion carried unanimously. B. A-166 - Richfield Oil Company, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Reconstruction of ServicezStation 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 "A", "B" and "C"; motion carried unanimously. -5- Planning Commission Minutes - Ja~usry :25.:1965 - Continued IV. C. A-167 - Dr. Richard Wallace, Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Revi~ - Medical Office Build.in~ - Lot 9~.,Unit It Medical Villa.ge 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. Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted A-167,. Dr. Richard Wallace, in accordance with Exhibits '~" and "B"- motion carried unanimously. D. A-168 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc., Miller Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes -'.Tract~ 3145 and 31~ - Phase It 29 Lots Commissioner O'Rorke advised tha~ the Committee's review of the subject plans had revealed 1) lack of c6mpliance 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 Ao168 be continued until the meeting on February 8, 1965 to allow adequate time for further review and a meeting with the applicant's representative. Chairman Norton so directed. E. A-162 - Dr. Robert O'Neill, Village Lane - F~nal Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 5~ Unit. I, ~dicaI VillaS~ Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the Committee had reviewed these plans in detail and found them acceptable. It was moved'by Commissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that final design approval be granted A-162, Dr. Robert O'Neill, in accordance with Exhibit "A~I" and' the color schedule; m6tion carried unanimously. F. ~-lil ~ Drs. RobbinS, MicHael and' Leonard, Saratoga Avenue Commissioner O'Rorke observed that the Design Review Committee felt that the walkway to Saratoga Avenue from this building (Lot 8, Unit I, Medical Village) should be eliminated. After discussion Commissioner O'Rorke 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. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Norton read a brief report prepared by Commissioner Crisp relative to action taken by the City Council at the meeting on January 20, 1965. VIo NEW BUSINESS The 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 Commissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner McFall that Resolution No. 112 be adopted. Roll call vote:' Ayes: Commissioners Kellum, McFa'Zl, Norton, O'Rorke and Wright. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and Crisp. Motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes - January 25, 1_965 - Cont_inu_ed VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Saratoga Post Office - City Council Request for Recommendation relative to Diagonal Parkin~ along 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 Commissioner McFall,.that the following (Alternate ~1 of the Staff Report) be trans- mitted to the City Council as the recommendation 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. Motion carried unan~nously. B. SDR-535'- Dr. Arthur Anderson, Sperry Lane - Request for RecOnsideration - Continued from Januar~ 11, 1965 The Secretary advised that the applitant had met with the Building Site Committee to discdss this matter but that a further meeting was needed since the applicant had been requested to furnish further information. On the basi~ of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-535 continued until the next regular meeting. C. Flood Control District - Resolution supporting~NewPoiicy Chairman Norton reviewed this matter for the benefit of Commissioner Wright, then read the proposed resolution (Resolution No. 113) supporting the Flood Control Dtstrict's new policy of imposing building lines on all future City of Saratoga subdivision maps or, in some cases, allowing the raising of foundations to preven~ damage by flooding. Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that Resolution No. 113 be adopted and transmitted to the Flood Control District. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Kellum~ McFall, Norton, O'Rorke and Wright, Noes: None. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and Crisp. Motion carried unanimously. D. .Underground 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 where practicable. Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the revised statement of policy relative to underground. utilities (dated January 25, 1965) be adopted; motion carried unanimously. E. SD-527 - Maxmar Investment Cor~.ora~on, Walnut Avenue The Secretary advised that a communication relative to alternate Flood Control District requirements for dedication and improvement in the Maxmar Subdivision had been referred to the Planning Commission 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 Committee for study and a report at that time. ~ 7B Planning Commission Minutes - January 25. 1965 - Continued VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN SD-465 - C. L. Longson, Cenyon .View. Drive - Request for Extension The Secretary 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 Commissioner McFalls that an extension of one (1) year from the present date of expiration be granted in connection with SD-465; motion carried unanimous 1 y. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:11 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. W~ker, Secretary CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TI~: Monday, January 25, 1965, 7:30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION : A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS D. CO~4ITTEE APPOIN~4ENTS II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ~-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential to "R-i-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from January 11,. 1965 B. C-81 - E~ul Masson, Inc.,. Sa~aAoga Avenue - Change of Zoning from "R-I-iO,000" (Single Family Residential) to Conditional '~" (Conditional Industrial) - Continued from January 11, 1965 C. UP-72 - Lutheran Church .(MisSouri Synod}, Fruitvale Avenue - Use Permit for Church - Continued from January 11, 1965 D. V-253 - John B. Moohey, Ted Avehue - Variance to allow 3' Side Yard in lieu of required 8' Side Yard, and one covered Parking Space in lieu of required two covered Parking Spaces - Continued from January 11, 1965 E. UP-65 - Saratoga Lutheran Church (~merican)~ Saratoga Avenue - Use Permit for Church F. V-254 - Thorn L. Mayes, Sullivan Way - variance to allow 7' Side Yard in lieu of required 12' Side Yard III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD- 529 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180 Lots - Continued from January 11, 1965 B. ~DR-539 - William G. Clark, Horseshoe Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from January 11, 1965 C. SDR-453 - Bernard BoroR,. Via Regina - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-165 - Dr. Marcus K. Bitter, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 2, Unit I, Medical Village B. A-166 - Richfield Oil Company~ C~x Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Reconstruction of Service Station C. A-167 - Dr. Richard Wall~ge, .Saratoga Avenue - Final Design Review - Medical Office Building - Lot 9, Unit I, Medical Village D. A-168 - Broom & XauffmannA_~c..~M_iller Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Tracts 3145 and 314.6 - Phase I, 29 Lots -1- Plannin~_Conn~ssig9 A~end~JanuarX....ZS, 1965_ '..Continued IV, E, A-162 - Dr. Robert O'Neill, Village Lane - Final Design Review - Medical office Building - Lot 5, Unit I, Medical Village V, CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS VII, OLD BUSINESS A, Saratoga Post Office - Request for Diagonal Parking along Saratoga Avenue - Continued from January 11, 1965 B. SDR-535 - Dr.. Arthur Ander.son. SDe~r._.v.Lan_.___~e- Request for Reconsideration - '.". Continued from January 11~ 1965 C. Flood Control District - Resolution supporting New Policy D, Underground Utilities - Revised Statement of Policy VIII, COMMUNICATIONS A, WRITTEN SD-465 - C. L. Lon~on,. Canyon.View Drive ~ Request for Extension Bo ORAL IX, ADJOURnmENT