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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) S!~}~M.AR.Y OF ~IINI~E8 CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~]ISSION TIME: Tuesday, February 23, 1965, 7:30'P~Mo 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: Conmnissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton and Wright Absent: Con~issioner O~Rorke B. MINUTES Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the reading of the minutes of February 8, 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following corrections: 1. Page 4. . .paragraph 6. . .first line. . .Change the name "Lull" to "Pierce". 2. Page 4. .paragraph 1 under A-168. . .line 4. .Change the word "four" to "three"~ 3. Page 4.. .paragraph 1 under A-169.. .lines 1 and 2. .Omit "seconded by Commissioner Cowley moved". Motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair~qn Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:40 P.M. A. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Compapy~ 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 February 8, 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised that the revised tentative map for SD-529 (filed in conjunction with the subject application for change of zoning) had not been received, so recommended that C-76 be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. V-254- Thorn I,~ Msyes. Sullivan Way - Variance to allow 7' Side Yard in lieu of required 12' Side Yard - Continued from February 8, 1965 Mr. Mayes was present but stated that he had no further comment at this time. There was no one in the audience ~qho wished to speak with regard to this matter. The Secretary read the report of the Variance Committee (signed by CoF~issioner O~Rorke, Chair~n, and Commissioner ~,~right) recomnending approval of the subject request for variance. Commissioner Crisp, third member of the Variance Committee, 1) advised that he did not concur with the report previously read and 2) read slid filed a report over his signature recommend- ing denial of this application. Conmissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on V-254 be closed. Motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:46 P.M, -1- Pia.nnl. n~ Contraission Minutes - Februa___ry 23. i 1965 - Continued II. B. V-254 - .T.h~r~, L. PL!'~'E.~.~ Sullivo. n Way During the discussion that followed, Chairnmn Norton stated that he concurred with the recommendation of the Variance C,>mmittee. He explained that he felt' 1) the shape, dimension and slope of the subject lot created a' physical hnrd~ihip and 2) it l,ms impor- tant for the Commission to acknowledge and take into consideration the excellent view from this lot and the surrounding lots. Commissioner Kellum advised that he, too, concurred with the recommendation of the Variance Committee. Commissioner Cowley advised that while the proposed location of this addition was, in his opinion, better architectually, more serviceable for the applicant and more desirable for both the applicant and the neighbors since their view would be protected, he felt he would have to vote against the granting of the variance since the addition could be constructed in compliance with the ordinance. Commissioner McFall stated that he did not feel that the findings required for the granting' of a variance could be made. Commissioner Kellum observed that several such variances had been granted in this area in connection with new construction and that the required findings did not differentiate between an addition and new construction; After further discussion, Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that' V-254, Thorn L. Mayes, be approved as requested. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Kellum, Norton and I,~ight. Noes: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp and McFall. Motion did not carry. The application, therefore, was denied. In view of the above, Chairman Norton advised the applicant of his right to appeal to the City Council and explained the procedure. C. UP-73 - Mrs. Theodors Samford, Foothill Lane - Use Permit to allow a maximum of three (3) LodSers or Boarders - Continued from February 8, 1965 The Secretary read a letter signed by residents (five couples) of Foothill Lane requesting that consideration be given to certain items set forth in the letter before taking action on the subject application. Mr. Garrett, representing the applicant, explained 1) Mrs. Samford desired to have only two lodgers in addition to her father and 2) she would like one of the two lodgers to be a younger person who could assist her on occasion in the care of her father. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to this application. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that UP-73, Mrs..Theodors Samford, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The maximum number of lodgers or Boarders shall not exceed three at any time. 2. Each lodger or boarder shall occupy a separate room in the residence proper. 3. Off-street parking is inadequate at the present time because of lack of garage space. The existing garage, now used as a bedroom or storage space, shall be rehabilitated and used as a garage. Other off'street parking available is considered to be adequate for owner, lodgers or boarders and guests. 4. There shall be no parking of any vehicle on Foothill Lane by occupants or guests. -2- PlanninR Conm~ission Minutes - February 23, .~5 ~ Continued II. C. UP-73 - Mrs. Theodora S~mford, FOothill Lane 5. All lodgers or boarders shall be fifty years of age or over. Motion carried unanimously. D. UP-74 - Dr. Robert l~de, Souza Lane - Use Permit to allow Convalescent Hospital adjacent to Casa Be!la Nursing Home The public hearing on UPL74 was opened at 8:14 P.M. The Secretary 1) advised that Notices Of Hearing had been mailed and 2) read communications from Mr. and Mrs. Slade and b~. and ~s. Childs of Souza Lane filed in support of the subject application. The applicant's architect explained 1) the proposed facility would be a self-containeH unit and 2) it lqas possible that it would be operated in conjunction with the adjacent· Westmoreland facility. ~. Koch of Quito Road questioned the use of this property as a convalescent home because of hazardous access. Mr. Gifford, representing the firm that built the Westmoreland facility next door, advised that Mrs. l~stmoreland had filed an application requesting permission to expand that facility. Mr l Koch, after hearing about the proposed expansion of the Westmoreland Convalescent Home, stated that he was opposed to the granting of the subject Use Permit because of the increased traffic. Mr. Gregg of Souza Lane opposed the granting of this Use Permit on the basis of 1) poor condition of street and 2) increased traffic. After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed UP-74 continued until the next regular meeting 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 8:27 P.M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-529 - Robert Taylor ConstructiOn Com~anv, Prospect Road - Subdivision - 180 Lots - Continued from February 8, 1965 Since a revised tentative map had not been filed, Chairm~n Norton directed SD-529 cbntinued until the meeting on March 8, 1965. B. SDR-539 - William G. Clark, Horseshoe Driv.% - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from February 8, 1965 The applicant advised 1) he had spoken with Mr. O'Brien of P G & E and 2) he plann~ed to place all utility wires under- ground from the pole nearest the house. For the purpose of elari'fying the intent, the Building Site Committee directed that 'Condition II, D of the proposed conditions of approval be modified .to read as follows: II. D. Underground utilities required from pole nearest house. Commissioner Crisp moved., seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of 28 December 1964 relative to SDR-539, as modified,. be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A" filed 10 December 1965) be approved subject to , the conditions contained therein; motion carried unanimously. -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - February 23. 1965 - Continued Ill. C. SDR-54& - Mason Shaw, Bi% Basin WaV - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp advised that there was an access problem to be worked out in connection with this site so recon~endea that SDR-546 be continued until the meeting on ~rch 8, 1965. Chairman Norton so directed. : D. SDR-547 - Richfield Oil Corporation. Cox Avenue ' Building Site Approval - 1 Lot After discussion with the applicant~s representative, the Building Site Committee directed that Condition II, B, of the proposed conditions of approval be modified to read as follows: II. B. Dedicate and improve Cox Avenue to provide for a 42 foot half~street (32 feet from centerline to face of curb), using 4 inch plant mix surfacing on 12 inch base'rock, along the entire frontage of the property as approved by the Director of Public Works. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of 23 February 1965 relative to SDR-547, as modified, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 5 February 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee Report; motion carried unanimQusly. E. SD-548 - C.C.J.,.Ipc.,. Prospect Road - Subdivision - 15 Lots Jim Cole, applicant's engineer, expressed satisfaction 'with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 23 February 1965 relative to SD-548 be adoptd and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 8 February 1965) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. SDR-549 - James F. Jones, Quito Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued until the next regular meeting since the Flood Control District report had not been received. Chairman Norton so directed. RECESS AND RECONVENE Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Parker and Mr. Suhr of the Good Government Group, observed that Mr. Merkel had also been present earlier in the evening, and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Parker at recess. Ite also extended a welcome to Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters and to Councilman Tyler. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-168 - Brown & Kauffman, Inc.,..Miller Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Tracts 3145 and 3146 - Phase I, 29 Lots - Continued from February 8, 1965 Mr. Clark, representing the applicant, presented a site plan of the proposed development and explained 1) unfortunately his firm had been unaware of the present requirement for 25% curved driveways 2) two new plans had been developed since they start- ed building in Saratoga and neither would ~nd itself to a curv- ed driveway 3) it was'difficult to comply with the requirement for 25% curved driveways in this development since 21 of the -4- Planning-Commission Minutes - February 23, 1965 - Continued IV. A. A-168 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc.. Miller Avenue 58 lots were located on cul-de-sacs and another 14 were corner lots and 4) this requirement created even more of a hardship because of the increased demand for three-car garages. Commissioner Cowley observed 1) Brown & Kauffmann had always shown willing cooperation with the City 2) the Design Review Committee had no other objection to the plans submitted and 3) the Committee did feel, however, that the purposes of the ordinance were not being met in this instance. Commissioner Wright questioned the advisability of such a large departure from the heart of an ordinance so recently adopted. After further discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Clark would again meet with the Design Reivew Committee to try co find a workable solution to the probleml Chairman Norton then directed A-168 continued until the meeting on March 8, 1965. B. A-170 - Mason Shaw, Big.Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Commercial Building adjacent to Theater Commissioner C0~ley recommended that this application be continued since there was a problemto be worked out in connection with approval of the site. Chairman Norton directed A-170 continued until the meeting on March 8, 1965. C. A-17! - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Saratoga Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Church Building Commissioner Cowley advised that the Committee had reviewed the subject plans and found them satisfactory. It was moved by Commissioner Cowley and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that A-171, Immanuel Lutheran Church, be granted prelim- inary design approval as sho{-m on Exhibit "A"; motion carried unanimously. D. A-172 - Dura Style HomesT Inc.. Cox Avenge - Final Design Review - Model Homes for portion of Tract 3572 Commissioner Cowley explained that the subject application covered four model homes, none of which had curved driveways. Ite further explained, however, that the applicant had agreed to design for the balance of the subdivision a sufficient number of curved driveways to comply with the requirement that 25% of the total number be curved. : After discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that: final design review be granted A-172, Dura Style Homes, Inc., for the four model homes shown on Exhibits "A", "B-I", "C" and "D" subject to use of a sufficient number of curved driveways in the balance of the subdivision to comply with the requirement that 25% of the total number of lots have curved driveways; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner McFall gave a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting on February 17, 1965, with em!}hasis on items of particular interest to the Planning Commission. -5- Planning Commission Minutes - February 23. 1965 - Continued VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Pharmacists The Secretary read a communication from Dr. Abrams requesting that "pharmacists" be added to the list of permitted uses for the Medical Village, located at Saratoga and Cox Avenuej Dr. Abrams was present and explained 1) a prescription pharmacy was proposed for Lot 1 of the Medical Village 2) if the subject pharmacy was permitted, the one proposed for the property across Saratoga Avenue (for ~ghich property "pharmacy" is a permitted use) probably would not be established since the two properties are ol.med by the same people and 3) it would be necessary for him to check with the other parties involved before he could assure the CommiSsion of this. Chairman Norton, after further discussion, directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting, directed that the Secretary set an in- formal hearing for that time, and referred this request to the Subdivi- sion Committee for study and a report~ B. County Plannin~ A~enda 1. Service Station - Prospect and Johnson Avenues The Secretary advised that an application for a Use Permit had been filed with the County Planning Commission for a service station at Prospect and Johnson Avenues (across Prospect Avenue from the Brook- ~iew Subdivision). After discussion the Commission authorized the Planning Director to attend the County Planning Commission meeting (March 3, 1965) to oppose the subject Use Permit on behalf of the City of Saratoga. 2. Variance in Site Area - Bainter Avenue Area An application for a variance filed with the County Planning Commission to allow sites of Zless than an acre in the Bainter Avenue area was discussed by the Commission. The Commission also authorized the Planning Director to oppose this application on behalf of Saratoga. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SD-527 - Maxmar.Investment Corporation~ Walnut Avenue - City Council Request for Recommendation relative to Flood Control Requirement for Dedication and ImprOvement - Continued from February 8, 1965 After this matter was briefly reviewed by the Secretary, Commissioner McFall read the report of the Subdivision Committee pertainin~ to same. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivison Committee Report of 23 February 1965 relative to flood control requirements for SD-527, Maxmar Investment Corporation, be adopted and transmitt- ed to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried unanimously. B. SDR-535 -Dr. Arthur Andersonw Sperr7 Lane - Request for Reconsideration- Continued from February 8, 1965 Commissioner Crisp advised that the applicant still had not submitted the cost estimate in connection with this request for reconsideration. The Secretary recommended that this matter be continued off the agenda until the necessary information had been submitted by the applicant. With concurrence of the Commission, Chairman Norton so directed. -6- Plannin%. Commission Minutes - F~bru~rX 23,' 1965 - Continued C. SD-537 - R~y Jones, Pierce Road ~ Request for Reconsideration - Continued from February 8, 1965 Commissioner Crisp read .the report of the Subdivison Committee relative to this request for reconsiderationo The applicant was present and 1) expressed satisfaction with Committee recommendations relative to Conditions 5 and 15 2) concurred with Committee recommendation relative to Condition 14 but questioned responsibility and 3) with regard to Condition 22, again expressed desire to have street lights but agreed that something might be worked out with individual post lamps. After further discussion, Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner l~ellum, 'that the Subdivision Committee Report of 23 February 1965 relative to SD-537, Ray Jones, be adopted and forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission; motion carried with Conm]issioner Cowley abstaining. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SD-473 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc., Scull7 Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection with SD-473. After discussion Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by by Commissioner KellUm, that the request for an extension in connection with SD-473 be granted for a period of one (I) year from the present date of expiration; motion carried unanimously. 2. Automotive Repair Shod - Request that "Automotive Repair Shop" be added to the list of Conditional Uses in the NeiRhborhood Commercial Zone The Secretary read a letter from Charles M. Schwab requesting permission to open an Automotive Repair Shop in the Neighborhood Commiercial Zone on Highway 9 in the area of Seagull Way. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting, requested that the Secretary set an informal hearing for that time, and referred this request to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report. B. ORAL Ralph Ramona read a statement relative to comments made at the Planning Commission meeting on February 8, 1965, pertaining to the appearance of the streamlined utility system installed in the Sarahills Subdivision. Chairman Norton thanked Mr. Ramona and assured him that any comments made by the Commission were not meant to be derogatory. He also requested that Fir. Ramona file a copy of his statement.with the Secretary. 2. Fences Along Ma3or Street~ The Secretary presented each Commissioner with a copy of a report prepared by the Special Committee setting forth various alternate treatments for fencing along .major streets. Commissioner Crisp advised that a draft of an ordinance prohibiting the construction of accessory structures in rear yards along major streets was beins prepared by the Secretary. After further discussion Chairman Norton requested that each Commissioner study the report submitted by the Special Committee. Plannin~ Commission Minut~s~ February 23~ .1965 - Continued 3. Wal~ways at Medical Village The Commission discussed with Dr. Abrams the matter of walkways from Cox and Saratoga Avenues to the various offices in the Medical Village. Dr. Abrams observed that a parking lane was provided along Saratoga Avenue so requested 1) that walkways be allowed for two sites alons this street 2) that parallel parking be permitted until such time 'that increased traffic prohibited same and 3) that the parallel parklug lanes then be striped for loading and.~unloading only. With regard to Cox Avenue, Dr. Abrams suggested that 1) a walk~ay be allowed for one site 2) that no parking be permitted but 3) that the curb be striped for loading and unloading. The Commission concurred that a loading and unloading zone on Cox Avenue would not be objectionable and agreed to give further consideratilt: to the matter of Saratoga Avenue IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. ReSpectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker Planning Director SMW/v/j CITY OF SARATCGA PLANNING COI~MISSION AGENDA TIME: Tuesday, February 23, 1965, 7:30 P.. M. 'PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-76 - Robert Taylor Construction Company, Prosgect RoAd - Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,O00".(Single Family Residential) to '~-1T40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) ~ Continued from. February 8, 1965 B. V-254 - Thorn L.~Mayes~ Sullivan Way - Variance to allow 7' Side Yard in lieu of required 12' Side Yard - Continued from February 8, 1965 C. UP-73 - Mrs. Theodora S~ford~ F~oth~ll Lane - Use Permit to allow a maximum of three (3) Lodgers or Boarders - Continued from February 8, 1965 D. UP-74 - Dr. Robert Wade, So~Za Lane - Use Permit to allow Convalescent Hospital adjacent to Casa Bella Nursing Home III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING· SITES A. SD-529 - Robet~ TaylOr COnstruC~ion.~Ompany~ Prospedt Roa~'~ SUbdivision - · ~80 Lots L ~on~in~'ea fro~ F~bruar~ 8,"'1'965 ' B. SDR-539 ~ William G. Clark.~Horseshoe'Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from FebrUary 8, 1965 C. SDR-546 - Mason Shaw~ Big Basin Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D. SDR-547 - Richfield Oil Corporation~ Cox Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot E. SD-548 - C.C.J.~ Inc.,...Prospect Road - Subdivision - 15 Lots F. SDR-549 - James F. Jon~ 9uito Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-168 - Brown & Xauffmann~ Inc.~ Miller Av.~uue - Final Design Review - Subdivision Homes - Tracts 3145 and 3146 - Phase I, 29 Lots - Continued from February 8, 1965 B. A-~70 - Mason Shaw. Big Basin Wa~ - Preliminary Design Review - Commer- cial Building adjacent tO Theater C. A-171 - Inmaanuel Lutheran Church, S~r.atog.~ Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Church Building D. A-172 - Dura S~y!e Homes, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Model Homes for portion of Tract 3572 V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. ~ZW BUSINESS Pharmacists - Request from Dr. Isaac N- Abrams that '~harmacists" be added to the list of Permitted Uses for the Medical Village -1- ~ty of Saratoga PlanninE CoBmission - Agenda - February 23, 1965 - Continued VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SD-527 - Maxmar Investment Cor~gration~ W~Anu~..Ave~ue - City Council Request for Recommendation relative to Flood Control Requirement for Dedication and Improvement - Continued from February 8, 1965 B. SDR~535 - Dr.'.Arthur Anderson~SDerrv Lane - Request for Reconsideration - Continued from February 8, 1965 C. SD-537 - Bay Jone~ Pierce Road'- Request for Reconsideration - Continued from FebrUary 8~ 1965 VIii. CO~,iUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN SD~473 - Brown ~: Kauffma~n. Inc., ScuilV Avenue - Request for Extension B. ORAL ~[. ADJOURE~IENT -2-