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Home My WebLink About11-08-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIM: Monday, 8 November 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 b~ Chairman Norton' at 7:38 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Comissioners Cowley, Johnson, Kellum, McFall, and Norton. Absent: Commissioners Crisp. and 0 'Rorke. B. MINUTES 1. 11 October 1965 Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the reading of the minutes of 11 October 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved as submitted to the Commis- sion; motion carried unanimously. 2. 25 October 1965 Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the reading of the minutes of 25 October 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following corrections: Page 3...RECESS AND RECO~ENE...Change this paragraph to read as follows: Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Councilman Tyler, Mrs. Parker and Mr. Kaufmann of the Good Government Group, and Mrs. 0ttenberg of the League of Women Voters. He also expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Parker at recess. Page 4... ITEM III-B...par~Lgraph 1... line 1... Change "Commissioner Johnson" to '~ommis- sioner McFall". -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 November 1965 I. B. 2. Page 6...ITEM VI-C...Omit,the existing paragraph and insert the following under this item: Commissioner Cri~p reviewed an amendment proposed by the Subdivision Committee in connection with Section 3.5 of Ordinance NS-~ (relative to corridor lots). After discussion~ Commissioner McFall suggested that the word "street" be'inserted preceding the word "cul-de-sac" for the purpose 6f clarification. The Committee con- concurred with this suggestion and authorized insertion of the word "street". Chairman Norton ~hen directed this matter continued until the meeting on 8:November 1965. Page 7...ITEMVIII-A...Insert the following as ItemVIII-A-4: The Secretary read a letter submitted by Nick Simon, President of the~Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, extending an invitation to~the Cormnission and Staff to attend the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday evening, October 26, 1965, at 8:00 P. M. Page 7...ITEMVIII-A...InSert the following as Item VIII-A-5: The Secretary read a communication from the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce advising that Mr. Jack Purcell of Purcell Realty had been appointed by the Board of Direc- tors as their representative to the Planning Commission meetings, and expressing appreciation for the time and effort put forth~by the Commission on behalf of the City. Motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS ; The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:46 P. M. A. C-87 - M.V.SoCompany, Saratoga Avenue'- Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residen- tial Planned Community}- Continued from 25 October 1965 J The continued hearing on C-87;was resumed at 7:47 P. M. The Secre- tary 1) read a letter from Dr. and Mrs. John McBryan filed in support of the subject application and 2) reviewed a questionaire submitted by Louise A. Smaha in support 'of this application. -2~ Plannin~ Comm{ssion Minutes - 8 November 196~ II. A. C-87 - M_~.V.S.CompanY There was no one present who Wished to comment with regard to this matter. Chairman Norton (at 7:50 P.M.!) directed C-87, M.V.S.Company, con- tinued until the"..meeting on 22 November 1965. B. Ordinance NS-3.11 - Proposed 2Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 - Clarifying "' certain definitions, Adding the definition of 'T, EEPING'i', Clarifying sections relating to the keeping of horses in residential districts, and Adding sections relating to horses for riding : lessons ~ Continued from 25 October 1965 The hearing on Ordinance NS-3.11 was resumed at 7:51 P. M. Chairman Norton briefly reviewed this. proposed amendment and the previous dis- cussion relative to same. Commissioner McFall advised :that the joint meeting of the Subdivision Committee and the Citizens Committee (suggested at a previous meeting) had not yet been arranged. After discussion, Chairman Norton requested that the Planning Director schedule such a meeting as soon as possible. He then (7:54 P.M.) di- rected further hearing on Ordinance NS-3.11 continued until the next regular meeting. C. C-92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-15,000" and "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~-1-20,000" (Single Family Resi- dential . Continued~from 25 October 1965 The hearing on C-92 was re-Opened at 7:55 P. M. The Secretary advised that nothing further had been filed in connection with this application. The applicant's representative was present and advised that new maps were being prepared and would be filed within the week. Chairman Norton (7:57 P.M.), op the basis of the foregoing, directed C-92, Columbus-Founders Saving2s and Loan Association, continued until the meeting on 22 November 1965. -3~ Planning Commission Minutes - 8 November 1965 II. D. V-263 - Kieth Siegrist, PortoS Drive - Request for Variance in connec- tion with Street-Side:Setback Requirement and Site Area Re- quirement - Continued;from 25 October 1965 The continued hearing on V-263 was resumed at 7:58 P. M. The Secretary advised that nothing further ~ad been filed in connection with this application. The applicant was present to ~eview this request and the tentative map (SDR-603) filed in conjunction with same with the Commission. Commissioner Johnson read the.report of the Variance Committee rela- tive to V-263, recommending that same be denied. Commissioner Kellum observed that there was another access to the property covered by SDR-603 but that development would be costly since the creek would have to[be bridged. After further discussion, Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Com- missioner McFall, that the he~ring on V-263 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:01 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that the Variance Committee Report of 8 November 1965 relative ~o V-263 be approved and that !the Variance be denied for the reasons set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. III. B. SDR-603 - Kieth Siegrist, Por~os Drive - Building Site Approval - 4 Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 In view of the action on V-263, Mr. Siegrist requested that SDR-603 (filed in conjunction with V-~63) be withdrawn. Chairman Norton, with concurr&nce of the Commission, granted the appli- cant's request. II. E. C-93 - John B. Jessup, Big BaSin Way - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-M-4,000-X" (MuLtiple Residential) to "R-M-3,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential Flanned Community) The hearing on C-93 was opened. at 8:04 P.M. The Secretary advised that a Notice of Hearing had Been published and there were no written communications on file. : The applicant was present and,~ in his discussion with the Commission, gave the following information: 1) a Condominium Planned Community was planned for the subject 20 acres 2) two-story town-house units Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 8 November 1965 II. E. C-93 - John B. JessuD were proposed with from one tO 12 units in each building 3) a total of 154 units were proposed, tdgether with a community building, pool, and other park-like amenities{ 4) R-M-3,000 P-C zoning had been re- quested originally so that a motel could be included in the develop- ment, but plans for the motel!had been.dropped and R-M-4,000 P-C zoning was now being requeste~ 5) the topography of the property did not lend itself well to a life-care retirement center, but their thinking was oriented toward a type of retirement center even though occupancy would not be restricted and 6) a three-year program was planned with the first units being developed adjacent to the creek. In answer to questions from members of the Commission, Mr. Jessup fur- ther advised 1) a feasibility study had been made 2) the application of the M.V.S.Company had been2taken into account 3) present plans were for the first phase to consist of units of approximately 1600 square feet that would sell fdr about $35,000 and 4) they wanted to remain flexible enough to have units of up to 2400 square feet that would sell for as much as $50,:000 in the later phases of construction if units of this size were. in idemand. After further discussion, Chairman Norton (at 7:23 P.M.) directed C-93 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee for study ~nd a report. ... F. V-264 - Vern L. Adair, ProspeCt Avenue - Request for Variance in con- nection with Permitted Sign Area The public hearing on V-264 was opened at 8:24 P. M. The Secretary 1) advised that Notices of He~ring had been mailed and 2) read a com- munication filed by Mrs. Elsie Patrick, adjacent property owner, in support of the subject application. The applicant was present but stated that he had no comment at this time. There was no one else present'who wished to speak with regard to this matter. Commissioner Johnson read the:Staff Report relative to V-264, recom- mending that this variance be'granted, and stated that the Variance Committee concurred with thislreport. After discussion, Cormnissione~ Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Cowley, that the hearing on V~264 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at:8:31P. M. PlanninM Commission Minutes - 8 November 1965 II. F. V-264 - Vern L. Adair Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that V-264, Vern L. Adair, application for variance in connection with permitted sign area, be granted as recommended in the Staff Report of 8 November 1965 relative to this matter; motion carried unanimously. Chairman Norton declared public hearings closed for the evening at 8:33 P.M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western Hills Investment Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 Commissioner Kellum 1) advised that the Committee had been informed that the requested site devel6pment plans would be submitted prior to the next meeting and 2) recommended that this application be con- tinued until the meeting on 22 November 1965. Chairman Norton so directed. . B. SDR-603 - Kieth Siegrist, Por~os Drive - Building Site Approval - 4 Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 See Page 4. C. SD-605 - Haven Investment Com?any, Wardell Court - Subdivision - 7 Lots The applicant was present and'expressed no objections to the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Kellum moved, seaonded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivision Committee Report 6f 8 November 1965 relative to SD-605, Haven Investment Company, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhi- bit A-l, filed 8 November 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE IV. A. A-195 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Preliminary Design Review - Commercial Buildinn - Continued from 25 October 1965 Commissioner Cowley reviewed new plans showing a reduction in the size of the building and a new parking lay-out, and 1) advised that the Committee felt that the indicated 28 spaces should be considered a minimum for the development of this property 2) stated that it appeared -6~ PlanninM Commission Minutes - 8 November 1965 IVo A. A-195 - Clarence Neale that these spaces could be prqvided within the area of the applicant's property 3) advised that theiapplicant now had a second access to the property and 4) observed that the applicant had been extremely coopera- tive in trying to work out the problems involved with development of this property. ~ After discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Con~nissioner Johnson, that preliminary design approval be granted A-195, Clarence W. Neale, for the commercial building shown on Exhibit "A-i"; motion car- tied unanimously. ~ B. A-196 - Quito Shopping Center, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Identi- fication SiMn - Continued from 25 October 1965 Commissioner Cowley advised that there had been no further communication with reference to this matter~ so recommended that same be continued. The Secretary suggested the possibility of removing A-196 from the agenda until the applicant indicated;that he was ready to proceed further. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton, with concurrence of the Com- mission, directed A-196 contipued off the agenda until the applicant came in with a further proposal. C. A-200 - Paul Flanagan, Big BaSin Way, Final Design Review - Retail Store - Continued from 25 OctOber 1965 Commissioner Cowley briefly reviewed this matter and advised that the Committee 1) had met with th~ applicant to discuss the parking situa- tionland 2) was willing to recommend approval of the proposed parking arrangement.for the existing house for a period of one year providing that if the parking district has not been approved at the end of that period of time, the subject lot will be developed as parking for the applicant's other property. After further discussion, Commissioner Cowley moved, seconded by Commis- sioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted A-200 on the basis of Exhibit "A" for a period of one year, subject to the specific condi- tion that if the parking district is not in effect at the end of this one- year period, the property covered by the subject application is to be vacated and developed as parking for Mr. Flanagan's other property and the intervening business; motion darried unanimously. D. A-201 - Vern L. Adair~ Prospect..Avenue - Final DesiMn Review - Sign After a review of this application, Commissioner Cowleymoved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that!A-201, Vern L. Adair, be granted final design approval of the identification sign shown on Exhibit "A"; motion carried unanimously. -7T Planning Commission Minutes - 8 November .3.965 V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary gave a brief repor't~on action taken at the City Council meeting on 3 November 1965 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Proposed Amendment to Sections3.5 of Ordinance NS-3 Relating to Cor- ridor Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 After a brief review of this matter by Commissioner Kellum, Chairman Norton directed that the Secretary set this proposed amendment for hearing at the first meeting in December. B. Proposed Change in Existing Permitted Uses in C-S (Commercial Service) Zoning Distriqt and Additions Thereto - Continued from 25 October 1965 Commissioner Kellumbrought t~ the attention of the Commission a re- vised Subdivision Committee R~port which had been placed in each of the Cormnissioner's folders. After a review of this report, it was the consensus of the Commission that an i~formal hearing should be held on this matter. ~ After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed that the Secretary set an informal hearing on th~s matter for the meeting on December 13, 1965. z VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN Bo ORAL Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Owens of the Good Government Group and Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters. He also expressed appreciatio~ for the coffee served by Mrs. Owens at recess. : IX. ADJOURNMENT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P. M. Re spect fully su,~~, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary v Saratoga Planning Commission CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO!~MISSION AGE, N~gA TIFf: Monday, 8 November 1965, 7:30 P. M~ PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE O,RGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-8! - MoV.SoCompany, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~-M-4,000 P-C" 0~ultiple Residential Planned Community) - Cont].nued-fro~ 25,0c~ober ~965 B. Ordinance NS-3oll - Proposed Amendment to Ordinan~e NS-3 ~ Clarifying certain definitions, Adding· the definition of '~<EEPING", Clarifylng.se~tions relating to the keeping of horses in residential distriCts~ ~nd Adding sections relating to horses for riding l~sson~ - Continued from 25 October 1965 . :,.,:~! ~ ..:. C. C-92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan AssoCiation, Wardell ROad - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-1-15,000" and '~-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~ol-20,000 (Single Family Residen- tial) ~ Continued from 25 October..!965 . D. V-26! Kieth Sicgrist, Portos Drive - Request for Variance in connection with Street-Side Setback Requirement and Site Area Requirement - ~ontinue~ from E. C-93 - John B. Jessup, B~g Basin Way - Request for Change of Zoning from '~-M-4,000-X" ~ultiple Residential) to '~-M-3,000 P-C" (Multiple Re, ident ial Planned Community) F. V-264 Vern L. Adair, Prospect Avenue - Request for Variance in connection with Permitted Sign Area III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western Hills Investmene Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots -·.Continued from 25 October 1965 B. SDR-603 Kieth Sicgrist, Portos Drive - Building Site Approval - 4 Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 C. SD-605 - Haven Investment Compan~ Wardell Court - Subdivision - 6 Lots IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-195 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga~Sunnyvale Road - Preliminary Design Review - Commercial Buildin~ - Continued from 25 October 1965 B. A-196 - Quito Shopping Center, COx Avenue - Final Design Review - Identifi- cation SiMn - Continued from 25 October 1965 C. A-200 - Paul Flanagan, Big Basin'Way - Final Design Review - Retail Store - Continued from 25 October 1965 -1- Plannin~ CommissiOn ARenda .-.8 November 1965 IV. D. A-201 - Vern L. Adair, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review - Identifica- tio.n Sign V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Proposed Amendment to Section 3.5 of Ordinance NS-3 Relating to Corridor Lots - Continued from 25 October 1965 B. Proposed Change in Existing Permitted Uses in C-S (Commercial Service) Zoning District and Additions Thereto - Continued from 25 October 1965 VIII. ~ITTEN COMMUNICATIONS : A. WRITTEN Bo ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT -2-