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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-14-1965 Planning Commission Minutes SD~L~RY OF MINU~S CITY OF SAP~a. TOGA PLAI~lqING COMI, IISSION .. TIME: Monday, June 14, 1965, .7:30 P. M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPB: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION =: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton at 7:30 P. M. 'i. A. ROLL CALL :, . .. , Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton and O'Rorke. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and Wright. B. MINUTES Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the reading of the minutes of May ?4 1965 be waived and that the min~tes be approved subject to the following corrections: 1. .Page 4...Item III', B ...... Revise the second paragraph to read as follo~:s: "After discussion, it_ was requested that Mr. Heiss meet wit~ the Subdivision Comz..:iucc~! on the afternoon of June 7, 1965 for further study reiatfi~e 2. Page 7...item VII', A._. .... Modify I:he second paragraph to read that the Design Revlc'..: C',~mmit~'ec Report of April 26, 1965 relative to Design Standeros £or S~:bdivision Homes be adopted as the policy of the Conmfi. ssion; motion carried unanimously." 3. FaEe 7...Item VII, B ...... __Revise to read as follows: :'After discussion, Cb.~irmc:n Norteu directed that the Secretary request that the ~app!icant !) obtain written authorization from the State D~vision of Highways to display the subject ban- nor and 2) file .a copy of this a~!thorization with tim Pisnning Department. He then ref~-rred this ma~ter to the Design F, eview (;ommittee for stu. dy and ~]irecte. d same continued off the $[.,.cnda until authorization Irom the State Division of Highways hsd been ,Yotion carried unani,-pous.tT. ~i- .......... :. · '~ission Minutes - June ~.4~_/.965. . .,!-j';:.:~:. !?UiDi, C !-PEARINGS · ;, .;..:, , :':! Uhairmun Norton declared public hearip~%s epen for the evening at 7:36 P.l!. . ,r , , [ ', A. , C-83 - Hamilton Development Corporations, Pierce Road - Requc~st for '" " Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,0O0'; (Sidle F~ily Residential) ': ~ : ~ - to 'T.-1-40,000 P-(:'~ (Single Family Residential Planned Corn- ' ~. ; munity) - Continued from May 24~ 1965 --~..,'~ "' ~ l'~j~e Secretary briefly reviewed this application and read 1) a peti- ,: tion opposing the proposed change of zoning signed by 16 residents in the vicinity of the subject property and 2) a letter from the Hamil- : t.n Development Corporation granting a 45 day ~tension of time for action on the tentative ~?~qp filed in conjunction with this application. SCOTT SMITI{, Pierce Road, ,protested the proposed change of zoning on ti~c basis that it would permit establishment of a stable on the sub- ject property'that would be inconsistent with the surrounding area. In answer to a question from ROBERT WALKER of Surrey Lane, the Com- mission explained that a consultant (Lawrence Lackey of San Francisco) " had been engaged by the City to review and analyze the. proposed plan- .. ,', ned community development. It was further explained that because of 2'!i ".-: :"a lack of experience with this type development, it was felt that it ,: : would be worthwhile to enlist the services of a specialist and follow 'the process of analysis step by step. · After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed C-83 continued .'.~ .~'~ until the next regular meeting. 'l'. ~";'~i.' !.~" "' , Request' ~..', ~l:~ B. C-85 - Loma Serene DeQelopment Company, Inc. Prospect Road - !':.i:;~!~!.. !'i.'.. ' for Change of ~oning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~-i-I0,000" .~. ~ '::~ ,':-' ,-'f ' -'- (Single Family Residential) - Continued from May 24, 1965 ~"' ':~[! !; "The Secretar~ briefly,reviewed this application and advised that there, ...~[ ~., '! ]were no further additions to the file. ' I!'; .... ~ Commissioner Crisp 1~' advised that there was a p~oblem to be worked " · -. ~ out in connection with the tentative map filed-in conjunction with' '~ "~'lq '2~.' f-. this application and 22) suggested that, for this reason, G-85' be con- { ·-;'qi' .. '~" tinued until the next.regular meeting. .. "?'j' Chairman Norton so directed. .- ', - . .~. 2~ ~ '., ,: ... · ' ' "' ' -2- ' . - · · : :! j.i.]j~n__'..~j.j~F..~' Cc..-~ ,i ss ion Minutes - Jnne i:[. C. C-86 - Ne]i K. Chase, Ser.!to:?.n ,',vcnue - Request for Change of Zoning !' from "K-l-10,000:' (Single Fmni].y Residential) to ':R-1.1-3,000" (Multiple Rcside'~tLal) - ConVicted from I.iay 24~ 1965 Thu Secretary i) briefly reviewed this application 2) advised that the applicant had subr.~itLed tentative plans indicating the character "'e!. the proposed develop~uc;~u aud 3) read a co~unication filcd by tb~: Board of Governors o[ ;:'Fkc SaratoZ;an' protesting the proposed eke:uSe of zoning. The applicant was presep[ and again called attention to the fact that I-he subject property is b,.}rdercd on three sides by existing apart- n:cuL developments ("~c ~:.~;-atogan" on the south, "Crystal Terrace" (~ ].~gal non-confomin'~ u'sn) on ~h.2 north, and "Brookside Glen" across the creek to the west). ~kc further stated 1) there is an established n~cd for two and three bedroc,~.~ apartments in Saratoga 2) deluxe ar,~:'tments of 1600 to 19'D0 square feet are proposed 3) no children .u.K [j. be accepted and 4) ren~a[ units are planned only if ccndominium .. j'~.q;.ncing cannot be obtained. .,, ,'Ci'CHU[~ W~SON, o~er of the adjacent "Crystal Terrace" apartn~ent ..... ]c'..~:iopment, spoke in sn])p.~rt of the proposed change of zoninfJ on the b.::r[s that it is the bc:;t pos:~iblc use ef the land. He expressed con- c~:,'n, however, relative t~ the possibility of construction of a four- ~tory building on the fro..~t o2 the property. ,. : ~'.~;,~,~'~ ssioner Crisp expla~uc~d th'~t O~:d~nance NS-3, Section 5.3, would '-] :,',it the height of the i~r:~posc~f[ bujl~inb to 30 feet. . Lr. Chase and his designc:'= lit..'~ycrs~ then presented colored slides · h-h~u~ng the 1) subject pre[:,,:rB7 2) surrounding area and 3) pro- . :~o~,.:d development, together uj. tha colored rendering of tile proposed dcv,i-].opment. During this presentation, iqr. A ors y advised 1) all of ..t,ic c;~isting ~rees would :>c preserved 2) the proposed seKbacks are f,.'~?.n~er than those required by the Ordinance 3) the proposed site [:t-t'rage is less than pcnnitued by the Ordinance and 4) two covered , rl::hxg spaces are proposed for each unit in addition to open parking ccr further discussion~ Coznnissioncr Crisp advised that it was the ;.', c..~nznendation of the, Subdivision Conm~ittee that this matter be con- t i~:ued until the plans hzd been reviewed by the Design Revic. w On the basis of the foregoing%, Chai~aan Norton, with concurrence of the Comission, directed C-86, Nc~] K. Chase,. continued until the ~,ueting on July 12, 1965. -3- t!ianninq Co~mnission Minutes - June 14 1965 D. E'-80 - Church of the Ascension, Prospect Avenue - Request for Use Permit for ChUrch and School - Continued from May 24~ 1965 ~le Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that nothing further had been added to the file. ..'i]'~ere was no .one present who wished to comment with regard t~ this ' matter. CoL-missioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Conmaittee relative to this application, recommending that same be approved. ... It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Conm~issioner McFall that the public hearing on UP-80 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:21 P. M. Cor.~aissioner Keil~nm moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Con~.,mittee Report of June 8, 1965 relative to UP-80, Church of the Ascension~ be approvcd and that the Use Permit be granted subject to th~ conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. UP-81 - Bryce W. Baker, Cox A~zenue - Request for Use Permit for : Nursery School - Continued from F~y 24.~ 1965 !' The Secretary briefly .reviewed this application 'and advised that no written cormuunications had been received. " The applicant was present hut stated that he had no further con~nent at this time. Con~uissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative' to this m~tter, reconm~ending approval of same. ., Comissioner O'Rorke suggested that the term "living quarters" (used in the last sentence 6f paragraph 3 of said report) be changed to "single family- residence". -; Commissioner Crisp, with concurrence of the Subdivision Cor~nittee, directed that the Secretary modify tile report as suggested by Corn- . . miasioner 0 'Rorke. it was raoved by Co,,-missioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner lqcFa!l ti~at the hearing on UP-81 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 8:27 P. M. -4- · _~.b'..z...[.,......='ission ~linutes - ... ~..--~:~ - Bryce W, Baker ~..v':.:.:;sioncr C]:isp moved, seen:tried by Connuissioner Kelluln, that the ..7iv:[sion Cozunittee Report of June 6, 1965 relative to UP-'.~!, .d-. ,~.c W, Baker, be apprc. v:~,: .?s moc .~.fie: a~l that the Use Pert:it be , .-'~%~:ed subject to the conjitions specified in said report~ :::stion ... v-'ied unani~usly, 7 - Claire ~ Goodwin. :~uiiivan Way - Request for Variance in connection wit~ ilcquirccl Front and Side Yard Setbac]~:~ - ~ntinued from 1.:av ~/~.!q65 . . ".'L.: Uecrctary briefly rcv.t,:w,.~d d~is ap[,lication and read a l.~tter 'fr._,m J. L. Atkinson, a~.].'~c~nc i-f-3pc~-ty ,}~vner, supporting thir; i..r. Goodwin was present hu~ :~tat_~d that he had no further z=:2 uhis time. ('u~.:n~issioner O'Rorke read [J~<: report oaf the Variance Conm,itt.ae rela- t~vu to this applicatien, recomm~ending approval subject to certain :',.[tlr discussion Conmissioner Crisp moved, seconded hy Co~ni:;sioner O'Rorke, that the pubfie hearing on V-257 be closed; motion carried unani~nously and the Chairman closed the heari~ at 8:37 I'. M. C.r>r~issioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Comissioner Crisp, that the report of the Variance Cormnittee of June 8, 1965 relative to V-257, Claire C. Goodwin, be approved and that the Variance be granted sub-% ject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried ' unanimously. G. V-258 - Clay V. Brow,. Cnnyon View Drive - Request for Variance in connection with Required Fron~ Yard Setback - Continued from l.k~y 24, 1965 .~e Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that -' nothing further had been added to the file. ~ere was no one present who wished to conmerit with regard to this . ~ matter. : Commissioner O'Rorke read the report of the Variance Comittee rela- tive to V-258, recom~n~ing approval of same. It was m~ed by Co~issioner Crisp and seco~ed by Co~issioner Kellum t~t the public hearing on V-258 be closed; ~tion carried unanimously and the heari~ was closed at 8:41 P. M. . ;.. ,~.- t'lannin:~ Co~,,-mission Minutes - June 14, 1965 I'[. G. V-258 - Clay V. Brown Cor,m~issioner Crisp mo~ed~ seconded by Conmaissioner O'Rorke, that the Variance Committee Report of June 8, 1965 relative to V-258, CLay V. Brown, be approved and that the Variance be granted as .requested; ~tion carried unanimously. H. LT-82 - Crest Development Com{~any, Prospec~ Av~e - Reques~ for Use Penit for Model Home Sales Office ~e public heari~ on. UP-82 was opened at 8:41 P. M. ~e Secre-' tary advised t~t Notices of Hearing had been railed a~ there were no ~itten comunications on file. The applicant~s representative explained that Crest Development Co=pany 1) planned to build on the remaining 19 lots in the Blos- som View Subdivision and 2) desired to utilize the proposed home on Lot 7 as a ~del ~me Sales Office. ~e Secretary r~d a Staff Report recene~i~ approval of this request. it ~as moved by Co~i~sioner Crisp and seconded by Co~issioner KeL~ that the public hearing on UP-82 be closed; motion carried unanimously a~ the hearillg was closed at 8:45 P. M. Co~;~,~issioner McFall ~ved, seconded by Comissio~r Kellm, that UP-82, Crest D~elopment Company, applica~ion for Use Pemit for ' !.bdel ~me Sales Office, be granted in accordance with the Staff liepert of June 14, 1965 relative to this mtter; ~tion carried unan~ously. Chai~nan Norton declared public henries closed for the eveni~ at 7' "~ 1~ . ~i. !!!. SUBDIVISIONS ~ BUD~G' SITES ~. SD- 567 - Lom Screw' Development Company, Prospect Road - Subdivi- sion - 55 Lots - Continued from ~y 24~ 1965 Co~issioner ~risp advised 1) the Subdivisio~ ~ittee had found the tentative mp for' SD-567 quite satisfactory Z) ~here was a ~uescton, how~er~ as~ to whether access could be eb~ained across the -6- .? · '_ ~ui~i~ Com:':ission Minutes - June 14, 1965 !, 7'i. A. 5D- 567 - Loma Serena DeveloEment Company railroad track to the property beyond 3) the Director of Public ~orks had an appointment with representatives of Southern Pacific ino try to find a solution to this matter and 4) in view of this, .it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Conunittee that this ..application be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. ~;D- 569 - I~unilton Development Corporation, Pierce Road - Subdivi- sion - 65 LCts - Continued fromMay 24, 1965 Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued until the meetir~ on June 28, 1965 in view of 1) review and ana- lysis of the proposed planned couununity development by Lawrence Lackey and 2) the 45 day extension of time for action on this ten- tative map (see discussion relative to 8-83). Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-573 - Donald K. M~Cormack, Farwell Avenue - Building Site Appro- Val - 2 Lots The applicant was not present. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Con~nissioner Kellum, that the Buildin~ Site Connnittee Report of June 14~ 1965~ relative to SDR-573~ Donald R. McCormack~ be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed May 27~ 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set 2. forth in said report~ motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-574 - John Kirkpatrick, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp advised that the subject application had been con- .: ditioned but that the Health Department had disapproved the site for ~ septic tank development. '- The applicant and his ~nEineer were present and requested that this matter be continued to allow adequate time for them to confer with the Health Department. On the basis of this request, Chairman Norton directed SDR-574 con- tinued until the meetihS on June 28, 1965. Planning Commission Minutes - June 14s 1965 III. E. ~DR-575 - Bryce W. Baker, Cox Avenue - Building'Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the pro- posed conditions of approval. ,~e Commission called Mr. Baker's attention to an error on the ten- ..tative map with respect to the location of the easement for the Church, and requested that it be relocated so that it actually abutted the . Church property. Mr. Baker agreed to comply with this request. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the Building Site Committee Report of June 14, 1965 relative to SDR-575, Bryce W. Baker, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhi- ' bit "A", filed June 4, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unaD~mnuSly. F. ~DR-576 - Walter Hile~an, Madtone Hill Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp advised that conditions had been prepared for this application but the Health Department had withheld a decision rela- tive to septic tank development until percolation tests had been run. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-576 continued until the meeting on June 28, 1965. G. SDR-577 - Mijo Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot On behalf of the Building Site Committee, Commissioner Crisp expressed concern with respect to the great amount of fill and large pieces of concrete bulldozed into the creek by the applicant. He explained, how- ever, that the Staff had contacted the applicant with regard to this matter and that the situation would be corrected. Mr. Menard, architect for the applicant, further explained that the fill and concrete had'been dumped into the creek by accident while the applicant was trying to stabilize the bank and that his client would correct the situation. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Con~nissioner Kell~n, that the Building Site Committee Report of June 14, 1965 relative to SDR-577, Mijo Corporation, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed June 4, 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. -8- Plannin~ Co~xnission Minutes - June 14~ 1965 Ili. H. ~DR-578 - Edwin P. Gerth, Lomita Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot : The applicant was not present. .Cm~missiener Crisp moved, seconded by Co~issioner McFall, that the · .Building Site Co=mittee Report of June 14, 1965 reletive to SDR-578, Edwin F. Gerth, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed June 4, 1965) be approved subject to the conditiens set forth in said report; motion carried u~animausly. IV. DESIGN I~EVIEW A, A-172 - Dura Style Homes, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Additional Model - Continued fromMay 24~ 1965. After a brief review of this application, Co~issiener O'Rorke moved, seconded by Co~m~issiener Kellum, that final design revie~ be granted in connection with the additional model submitted under A-172 as shown on Exhibits "E-2" and "F"; motion carried u~animously. B. A-180 - Montessori School, Norton Road - Final Design Review - Fre-School Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the Committee had. reviewed the plans for the propose~ school and had found them satisfactory. After discussion Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Conmissioner Crisp, that final design approval be granted in connection with A-180, Montessori School, on the basis of Exhibits "A", "B" and "C"; motion carried unani~usly. C. A-181 - Morris Lou~hran, Bi~ Basin Way - Final Design Revie~ - Sign Commissioner O'Rnrke advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans for the proposed sign and that same met all requirements of Ordinance NS-3, Section 10. It was moved by Commissioner O'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner Crisp that final design approval be granted A-181, Martie Loughran, for the sign sho~m on Exhibits "A" and "B"; motion carried unanimously. D. A-lg2 - Bryce W. Baker, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Nursery School After a brief discussion of this application, Co~mnissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Cemmissioner Crisp, that A-182, Bryce W. Baker, be granted final design approval for the Nursery Schoul as sho~ on Exhibits "A" and 'IB"; motion carried unan~usly, Plannin~ Comnission Minutes - June 14s 1965 IV, D, ~-182 - ~ryce W. Baker In answer to a connnent by Commissioner O'Rorke that the proposed building would lend itself well to conversion into apartment units, Mr. Baker assured the Commission 1) he was well aware of the "R-I" zoning on the subject property 2) although the buildin~ might lend itself well to such a conversion, it was completely .unintentional and 3) the design was the result of combining ..necessity with an attempt to retain the aesthetic quality of the building. E. A-183 - Crest Development Company, Prospect Avenue - Final Design ~eview - BlosSom View Subdivision Nomes Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans submitted in connection with A-183 and that they met all re- quirements of the Ordinance. After discussion Comnissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Con~ntssioner McFall, that final design approval be granted A-183, Crest Develop- ment Company, for the subdivision homes as shown on Exhibits '~" through "H"; motion carried unanimously. F. A-18~ - Mijo Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Preliminary Desinn Review - Commercial BuildinN Connissioner O'Rorke recommended that A-184 be continued for further study by the Design Raview Committee in view of l) the situation at the site (see discussion re SDR-577) and 2) absence of two members of the Committee when.the plans were previously reviewed. On the basis of this recommendation, Chairman Norton directed A-184 continued until the meeting on June 28, 1965. G. SS-41 - Prospect Hills Subdivision, Prospect Road - Final Design Review - Identification SiMn CommissioneT O'Rorke @dvised that the proposed sign met all require- ments of the Ordinance. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner O 'Rorke and seconded by Commissioner McFall, that final design approval be granted SS-41, Prospect Hills Subdivisions in accord with Exhibit '~"; motion car- ried. unanimously. V. CITY C~ClLMEETING Connissioner McFall gave a brief report on action taken by th~ City Coun- cil at the meeting on June 2, 1965, with emphasis on items of particular interest to the COmm~SsiOn· -10- Planni__n~ Co=nission Minutes - June 1.4, 1965 Chairnmn Noruon extended a welcome to Mrs. Parker of the Good Government Group and Mrs. Ottenberg of the League ef Women Voters, and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Parker during intermission. VI. NEW ]!.USiNESS " Ordinance NS-3.10 · Coramissioner Kellum explained the pos:~ible need for an ordinance to' co:~t.rol parking and storage on private property, and advised that such an ordinance had been drafted by the City Attorney and was under study by the General Plan Conunittee. At the suggestion of Conumissloner Kellum, Chaiz~nan Norton directed that the Secretary set a public hearing on the proposed ordinance for the meeting on July 12, 1965 and requested that the General Plan Com- mittee submit its report at that time. B. A!_e.~[.!; Subdivided Prior to Incorporation Chairman Norton raised a question relative to the advisability of at. ending the Ordinance to accomodate sections of the City that were subdivided under County restrictions (prior to incorporation). Aft~.-r a brief discussion, the Chairman requested that this matter be discussed with the City A~torney and that the Staff make a study rela- t h~e to this possible need. VX I. OLD i~i]Si~ESS A. :]0]{-565 - Robert F. Plane, Douglas Lane - Request for Reconsideration - Continued f~om F__,a_y 24, 1965 'l~.~e Secretary advised .that Mr. Plane had requested that this matter be continued since additional uime was needed to try to work out the . p;rob!ems involved with the subject property. On the basis of this request, Chairman Norton directed SDR-565 con- tinued until the meeting on June 28, 1965. B. SDil-~21 - Dr. M. A. B~oemser, Saratoga Hills Road - Request for Exten- sion - Continued from }L~y 24, 1965 After a brief discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Com- missioner McFall, that an extension be granted in connection with 5DR--421 for a period of si.~: months from June 10, 1965, subject to the 1 ,~]. ].owing additional cond~ t it, n: :=Provide underground utilities from nearest pole." Notion carried unanimously. -11- Planning Conmission Minutes - June 14, 1965 VIII. COMiMUNICATiONS A. 1':RITTEN B. ORAL .~n Property - Miller and Prospect Avenues Cormmissioner McFall advised that a brochure referred to as "The Strawberry Patch" was. being circulated in support of a proposed shopping center on the northeast corner of the intersection of Miller and Prospect Ayehues (Pon property). He recalled that such a proposal had been submitted to the City of San Jose pre- viously, that residents in the area had opposed same and that the proposal was eventually defeated. He explained that a door- to-door campaign was now under way to try to change the attitude toward locating a shopping center at this intersection, and that they hoped to gain the support of groups such as the West Valley Homeowners Associatiop. He observed that because of its proxi- mity to Saratoga, this proposed development was a matter of con- cern and that, no doubt, more would be heard about it later. IX. ADJOUR~NT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Saratoga Planning Commission v -12-