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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SL~ARY' OF. MINFrES Clllr OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~IISS!ON TIME: Monday, 23 August 1965, 7:30 Po Mo PIACE~ C~ty Council Chambers~ Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, Cal~fornia ~YPE~ ~egular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANITATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton at ?:35 P. M.' A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Cowley, CriSp, Kellum, McFall, Norton and O'Rorke. Absent: Comnlissioner Wright. B. MINUTES Cormnissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke, that the reading of the minutes of 9 August 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitt~di motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening a~ 7~36 ~i M. C-83 - Hamilton Development Corporation, Pierce Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued .from. August 9, 196~ . The continued hearing on C-83 was not re-opened at this time since 1) there were no additions to the file 2) there were no reports and 3) there was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. The Chairman directed the hearing on C-83, Hamilton Development Corporation, continued until the meeting on 13'September 1965. Bo C_286 -Neil K. Chase, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000" (Multiple Residential) - Continued from AuZust 9, 1965 The continued hearing on C-86 was resumed at 7:39 P. M. The Secretary brief- l'y reviewed this application and advised that there were no further additions to the file. There was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Subdivision Committee relative to this application, recommending approval of same. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commis- sioner Kellum that the public hearing on C-86 be closed; motion carried un- animously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:44 P. M. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivi- sion Committee Report of 23 August 1965 relative to C-86, Nell K. Chase, be approved and forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commission. Roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Cowley, Crisp, Kellum, McFall, Norton and O'Rorke. Noes: None. Absent: Commissioner Wright. Motion carried unanimously. C. C-87 - MoV.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-I-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential Planned Community) - Continued from AugUSt 9, 1965 The public hearinE on C-87 was resumed at 7:45 P. M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. White- man filed in support of same. II. C. C_j~7 - MoVoS~ Compa__nX,~. Saratoga Avenue There was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. Commissioner Crisp ~dvised that it ms the reconmlendatton of the Subdivision Committee that C-87'~ M.V.S. Company, be continued until the meeting on 13 September 1965, pending further developments in connection with the General Plan Reviewo Chairman Norton so directed (7:49 P. M.). D. C-90 - Town and Country Realty, Cox Avenue and Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "P-A" (Professional- Administrative) - Continued. from August 9, 1965 The continued hearihg on C-90 was resumed at 7:50 P. M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that there were no further additions to the file. Commissioner Crisp advised 1) very restrictive conditional P-A zoning had been placed on the other.property on this corner (Medical Village) 2) in view of this, the Subdivision Committee had requested that applicant furnish further information relative to the type building proposed and 3) since this additional information had not.been filed, it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Committee that this matter be c6ntinued. On the basis of this recommendation, Chairman N~rton (at 7:52 P. M.) directed C-90, Town and Country Realty, continued until the next regular meeting. E. V-251 ~ Raymond MiCoeti~ ~eid Lane- R~uest for VarianCe in connection with S~e.~tSide $~b~k~Re~Uire~ent ~ Continued from August 9, 1965 The public hearing on V-261 was resumed at 7:53 P. M. After briefly review- ing this application, the Secretary advised that no further communications had been filed in connection with this matter. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this request for variance. Commissioner O'Rorke read the report of the Variance Committee relative to V-261, recommending approval of same. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that the hearing on V-261 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:~6 P. M. Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Variance Committee Report of 23 August 1965 relative to V-261, Raymond Micotti, be approved and that the subject variance be granted in accordance with said report; motion carried unanimously. F. General Plan - Annual Review The continued hearing on the annual review of the General Plan was resumed at 7:'57 P. M. The Secretary read a communication from Mr. and Mrs. A. Ottenberg of Foothill Lane pertaining to zoning in general and, specifically, opposing the downgrading of zoning in the Wardell Road area as proposed by the Finnegan Construction Company. Sam Hernandez stated that he felt it was imperative that a pathway be pro- vided along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from the Village to the High School. Commissioner Crisp explained that a pathway had been required in connection with all recent development along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, but that there was no provision for a pathway in areas where there had been no development. Mr. Peterson observed that the City had constructed a pathway along Fruit- vale Avenue and raised a question as to whether a similar provision might be made along Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Plan~ing Con~nission Minutes - August .23, 1965. II. F. Generul Plan After further discussion, 'Commission Kellum requested tha~ this matter be continued until the next regula~ meeting and advised that, at this time, the General Plan Committee hoped to be able to submit a report. Chairman Norton so directed (8:10 P. M.). G. UP-89 - St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Saratoga and Crestbrook Avenue Request for Use Permit for General Church Use The public hearing on UP-89 was'opened at 8:11 P. M. The Secretary advised 1) Notices of Hearing had been mailed 2) no written communications had been filed 3) the Commission had previously granted a Use Permit for St. Andrews Church to utilize this property and 4) the Church had allowed the Use Permit to expire so had re-filed. Mr. Givens was present to represent the Church and expressed willingness to answer questions regarding this application. Frank Watkins, who explained that he lived across the street from this property, questioned the extent to which the Church would be permitted to use the subject property under this application if same was granted. Chairman Norton explained that ~he application had been filed for use for "general church purposes" which ~would permit unlimited use of the property. He further explained, however, that any construction would be subject to both Building Site Approval and Design Review. After further discussion, Chairman Norton (at 8:15 P. M.) directed UP-89 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivi- sion Conunittee for study and a ~eport at that time. Hi V-262 - Arch G. Steph~ns, Sobey iR0ad - Request for Variance in connection wi.th Site Area=required'fOr Two Horses The public hearing on.V'262 was!opened at 8:~6 P~M~ The Secretary advised that Notices of Nearing bad been nmiled and ~e~d a communication from the applicant ~equesting ~itharawal.of the subject application. Commissioner O~Rorke moved, seconded by Commission McFall, that the appli- cant be allowed to withdra~ this application for variance (V-262) without prejudice; motion carried unani~ously. The Chairman declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:18 P.M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-569 - Hamilton Development Corpora=ion, Pierce Road 65 Lots - Continued [rom August 9, 1965 In answer to a question from the applicants~ representative Commissioner Crisp stated 1) that the Subdivision Committee was not prepared to make a recommendation at this time and 2) that the Subdivision Committee would meet with Mr. Lackey (the consultant) and the developer before the next regular meeting to discuss this matter. On behalf of the Subdivision Committee, Commissioner Crisp recommended that this application be continued until the next re[ular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SD-587 - L. A. Palm, Chester Avenue - Subdivision - 13 Lots - Continued 'from.A~ust 9~ 1965 The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Cowley commented a~bout the lack of curved driveways in this subdivision. Planning Commission Minutes - August 23, 196__5 III~ B. SD-587 - L. A. Palm, Chester Avenue After discussion it was the consensus of the Commission that this was a good example of where the need tO apply the rule requiring 25% of the driveways to be curved did not exist. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commission McFall, that Subdivision Committee Report of 23 August 1965 relative to SD-587, L. A. Palm, be adopt- ed and that the tentative map (E~hibit "A-I", filed 20 August 1965) be approved subject to conditions one through nine set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-589 - William R. McKenzie, Belle Court - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Mr. Yearwood, representative for the applicant,° was present and expressed concern over condition (G), of the Building Site Comuittee Report, regard- ing underground utilities. Commissioner Crisp stated that the Subdivision Committee had made an on site inspection of this property and it was the opinion of the ·Committee that underground utilities should be required in this case. The representative, Mr. Yearwood, expressed satisfaction with this explana- tion and stated ~hat he had no further comment. Commissioner Crisp moved, SecOnded by CommiSsioner Kellum, that the Build- ing Site C0mmit[ee Report of 23 'August 1965 relative to 8DR~589 be adopted and that the te~eative m~p (Exhibit "A",. ·filed 5 AugUst. 1965)~be'apprOved subject to the Conditions outlined in said ~port; ~otion carried unani- mously. D. SDR-590 - Mrs. Pearl C. SaunderS, Live Oak Lane - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots Mr. Thomas Riley was present to .represent the applicant and questioned condition (F). He explained that the Director of Public Works had suggest- ed that the 35' foot radius right-of-way be used instead of the 42 feet. In view of the foregoing CommisSioner Crisp requested this be continued until after the recess to give ~he Commission time to discuss this matter with Mr. Riley. RECESS AND RECONVENE After consultation, during the recess, Con~nissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision Committee report of 23 August 1965 relative to SDR-590, Pearl'C. Saunders, 2 lots on Live Oak Lane, be amended under Specific condition (F) to read as follows: "F. Construct a 32 foot radius turnaround on 35 foot radius right- of-way at the easterly terminues of the access road, as approved by Director of Public Works, using double seal coat oil and screenings or better On 6 inch base rock." and that the report be adopted as amended and the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 August 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried Unanimously. Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Meadames Parker and Stark of the Good Govern- ment Group and expressed appreciation for~the coffee served at recess. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-152 - Wellaire, Inc., Prospect Avenue - Final Design Approval - Commer- cial Building The applicant was present but had no comment to make at this time. Commissioner Cowley, on behalf Of the Design Review Committee, requested this matter be continued until ~he next regular meeting, because there were still some questions in regard to the parking facilities. Chairman Norton so directed. ' -4~ Plannin~..~0missi0n Minutes - August 23 1965 V. CITf 'COUNCIL REPORT The S.ecr~.tary artended the City Council meeting and gave a brief report on action ·.taken at the meeting of 18 August'!965. vi. NE .'.BUSneSS Ordinance NS~3.11 ~ Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 Relating to Certain Definitions and the Keeping of Horses 1. The Sec~etar~ stated that ~hrough court action it was found that the Z~ning Ordinance does not Very clearly define what constitutes the keeping o~ a horse or horses and.that the City Attorney had sent a proposal; which, should be added ~o the Ordinance. Chai~man.Nortoa.r~ferred this to the Subdivision Committee for ·study and a repor~ and continued this until the next regular meeting. 2. The Secretary statedhe had a second proposal from the City Attorney that involved regulating the keeping of pets and the number of pets allowed. In this proposal the'City Attorney states that there 'should be something more definite in the Ordinance pertaining to this matter~ Chairman Norton referred this to General Plan Committee for study. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Fred N. Cummings. - Request that i'Equipment. Rental" be added to List of Permitted .Dses~ for "C-S" (Commercial Service) Zoning DistriCt -. COntinued from August. 9, 1965 The applicant was present but '~ad ~o furthe[. comment. Commissi=oner Kelkum~r'~ad'ehe report of the SubdiviSion Committee relative to this matter, recommending that "Equipment'Rental"' be added to Ordinance NS-3 (as a Conditional. Use) in the C-S Zoning District. Commissioner Cri'S~ move~, seconded by Commissioner Kellum to add "Equipment Rent~l"j'as a ConditiOnal· Use under Sectlob 7..3, ~aragraph C of Ordinance NS'3; motion carried hnanimously.. B. Joseph Pon - Applica~io~ for commercial zoning on l~ro~pect Avenue in City sa The Secretary requested withdraw~! of this matte~, ~ro~ the Agenda, until After action ha~ B~en taken by the San jose City Planning Commission. vIII~ CO~NICATI~N$ A. WRITTEN 1. ~.D-~7.- Loma serena Development Company, Inc., Prospect Avenue - Request for Reconsideration The Secretary read a letter from Shean and Associates requesting reconsider- ation of the requirement that a bond be posted, by the developer, for one- half the cost of the railroad crossing for a period not to exceed ten years as set forth under Condition 13 in the Subdivision Committee Report of 12 July 1965. After discussion Chairman Norton directed this continued until the next meeting and referred it to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. 2. SDR-440 - Shannon Li~tfoot, Springer Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary ·read a letter requesting an extension of sixty (60) days in connection with SDR-440. Planning. Commission Minutes - AuSu~t 2,3_ ._1965 VIIi. A. 2. SDR-440 - Shannon Lightfoot, Spri~l~er Avenue After a briefzdiscussion, Commissioner' Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that, an extension of sixty (60) days from the present date Of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-440; motion carried unanimously. B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission SMW/v/j -6- CITY OF SARAT0~A PI~uNNING COMMISSION AGENDA TIME; Monday, August 23, 1965, 7:30 P., M. PLACE; City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TfPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. .C,-.83 -Hamilton. Dev.elopment Corporario.n, Pierce Road'- Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-40,000" (Single: Family Residential) to '~-1-40,000 P-C" (Single Family ReSidential Planned Community) - Continued from August 9, 1965 B. .C-86. - Nell K. Chase, Sa.ra.t.9~a AvenUe - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-10,000" (Single Family Residential) tO '~-M-3,000" elultiple Residential) - ContinUed from August 9~ 1965 C. c-'87 - M.v.s.company, ..s.aratoMa ..Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~-M-4,000 P-C" elultiple Residential Planned Community) - Continued from August 9, 1965 D. C-90 - Town &. Country .R..e. alty, .Co.x. and Saratoga Avenues - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~-A" (Professional'Administra- tive) - Continued from August 9s 1965 E. V-261 Raymond Micot.t..ia Reid Lane - Request for Variance in connection with Street-Side Setback Requirement - Continued from August 9, 1965 F. General Plan - ..A~..n. ual. Review - Continued from August 16, 1965. G. ..UP-8.9. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, S.arato~.a and Cres. tbrook Av.e. nues - Request for Use Permit for General Church Use H. V-262 Arch G. Stephens, Sobe.y Road - Request for Variance in connection with Site Area .required for Two Horses III, S..UBDlVISlONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD- 569 - Hamilton Development Corporat..ion, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 65 Lots - Continued from August 9, 1965 B, SD- .5.8.7. - L. A...P.~lm, Ches.t_er 'Avenue - Subdivision - 13 Lots - Continued from August 9, 1965 C, S.DR-589 - William_. ~R, McKe. nzie~ Bellecourt - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D, SDR-590 - Mrs, Pearl C.. San.ders~. Live.Oak Lape- Building Site Approval - 2 Lots IV, DESIGN REVI~%4 A-152 - ~_Le~L!aire~ .T-.nc~, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Approval - Commercial Building V. .CITY._COUNClL REPORT -1- Plannin~ Commission A~enda. ~ August 23., 1.965 VI. NEW BUSINESS ,~rdinance NS-3.11 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS~3 Relating to Certain Definitions and the Keeping of Horses ~rli. OLD BUSINESS ~ A. Pred N. Cummings - Request that '~quipment Rental" be added to List of Permitted Uses for "C-S" (commercial service) zonin~ District -': Continued from August 9s 1965 B. Joseph Pon - Application for Commercial Zoning on Prospect Avenue in City of San Jose - Cohtinued from August 9s 1965 VIII. COMMUNICATIONS , A. WRITTEN '. SD-567 - L. oma ser.,ena Development Company. in~.i~ Pro,s. pe~t Avenue - Request for Reconsideration ~ IX. ADJOURNNEN. T -2-