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Home My WebLink About12-27-1965 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, 27 December 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, Johnson, Kellum, McFall aP~ Norton. Absent: Commissioners Cowley and O'Rorke. B. MINUTES .................. " Commissioner' Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the reading of the minutes of 13 December 1965 be waived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following modifications: Page 3...Item II, E.~.Change the word "streets" to "turn-arounds" in ' "' 1) the last line.of the first.paragraph and 2) the third line of the last paragraph. Page 5...Item II, I..'.'Insert the following at the end of the first paragraph: 'Mr. Ronald K. Lindsay (Secretary of Calson Properties, Inc.) also appeared in person to affirm his protest." Item II,..J...third paragraph...Omit the word "and" in the : second line, insert a comma in its place, and add the following at the end ,, of the paragraph: "and inquired about the possibility of land- .. scaping along the back of the applicant's pro- .. -- perry. Mr. Leong assured Mr. Feltman that 1) the trucks would not use the drive off McFar-. land Avenue and 2) landscaping would be,pro- vided along the rear of the property," Motion carried unanimously. -1-. · . ; : .;, Planning Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued II. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Norton declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:33 P. M. A. C-87 - M.V.S.Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~{-M-4,000 P-C" ~ultiple Residential Planned .COn~nunity) - Continued from 13 December 1965 Since nothing further had been added to the file and there was~ no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter, the continued hearing on C-87 was not re-opened at this time. .Commissioner Crisp advised that this matter had been discussed briefly__. at the Subdivision Cormmittee meeting earlier in the day, and it was the consensus of the Committee that C-87 should be continued off the agenda until the meeting on 28 February 1966. After further discussion, Chairman Norton, with concurrence of i the applicant and the Commission, so directed. B. ~C-92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell Road - Request for Chan~e of Zoning from '~{-1-15,000" and '~{-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to '~{-1-20,000" (Single .Family Resi- dential) .- Continued from 13 December 1965 The continued hearing on C-92 was resumed at 7:35 P. M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and advised that nothing further had been added to the file. " Frank Maggi, applicant's representative, stated 1) it was his under- standing that the Subdivision Committee would like to present its' report relative to this application and 2) he would like to request -. that C-92 then (after the report had been placed on record) be con- tinued further. Commissioner Crisp 1) confirmed that the Committee would like to get the report on record since it had been prepared several weeks ago 2) read the report, dated 13 December 1965, which recommended that this request be disapproved and. 3). stated that he could see no reason why action on this report was necessary at this time. : After discussion, Chairman Norton (7:42 PM), with concurrence of Mr. Maggi and the. Commission, directed..C-92 continued until the meeting on 24 January 1966. -2- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued II. C. C-93 - John B. Jessup, Big Basin Way - Request for Change of Zoning from '~{-M-4,000-X" (Multiple Residential) to '~{-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential Planned .Community) - Continued from 13 December 1965 Since there 1) were no further additions to the file and 2) was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this matter, the continued hearing on C-93 was not re-opened at this time. Commissioner Crisp advised 1) the applicant had not yet complied with the request for additional plans 2) further time would be needed for review of these plans when they were submitted and 3) in view of this, it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Committee that C,93 be continued until the meeting on 24 January 1966. Chairman Norton so directed. D. Ordinance NS-3.11 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3 - Clarifying certain definitions, Adding the definition of '~{eeping", Clarifying sections relating to the keeping of horses in residential districts, and Adding sections relating to horses for .riding les- sons - Continued from 13 December 1965 · Since 1) the proposed meeting between the Citizens Committee and the Subdivision Committee had not yet been held 2) there was no one pre- sent who wished· to comment with regard to this raatter and 3) nothing further had been added to the file, the public hearing on Ordinance NS-3.11 was not re-opened at this time. The Secretary stated that further developments were expected in con- nection with the proposed ordinance prior to the next meeting. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed the hearing on Ordinance NS-3.11 continued until the meeting on 10 January 1966. E, V-265 - John Lyngso, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Read - Request for Variance in connection with Rear..Yard Setback Requirement - Continued from 13 December 1965 Commissioner Johnson advised that it was the recommendation of the -Variance Committee that this matter be continued since the applicant planned to file a ·request for an additional variance in connection with development of this property. There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this application. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued II. E. V-265 - John Lyr~so' In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton 1) advised that the public hearing on V-265 would not be re-opened at this time and 2) directed same continued until the meeting on 10 January 1966. F. V-266 - Paul Masson, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Variance in connec- tion with Front Yard Setback Requirement - Continued from 13 December 1965 The continued hearing on V-266 was re-opened at 7:46 P. M.. The Secre- tary briefly reviewed this matter and advised that there_were no fur- " ther additions to the file. There was no one in the audience 'who wished to comment with regard to this application. Tom Leong was present to represent the applicant and advised 1) fur- ... ther negotiations were under way to obtain· the adjacent San Jose Water Works property and 2) the variance, however, would still be needed until the Passantino property could be acquired. Commissioner Johnson read the report of the Variance Committee rela- tive to this applications recommending that the variance be granted subject to a requirement for a landscaped strip along the southern property line. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the hearing on V-266 be closed; motion carried unani- mously and the hearing was closed at 7:50 P. M. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the report of the Variance Committee relative to V-266 be approveas that the findings required be law be mades and that the Variance be granted subject to the condition set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. ~ Chairman Norton declared hearings closed for the evening at 7:51 P:. M. III. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD'592 - Western Hills Investment Company, Pierce Road - 'Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 13 December 1965 The Secretary read a letter fr'om the applicant's engineer, requesting an extension of 60 days in connection with action on the tentative map for SD-592. Planning Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued III. A. SD-592 - Western Hills. Investment Company Commissioner Crisp advised that it was the recommendation of the Sub- division Committee that this ·request be granted. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed SD-592 continued until the meeting on 14 February 1966 with the understanding that it could be placed on the agenda sooner if the site development plans (which are now being prepared) are submitted. B. SD-607 - Douglas Hines, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 5 Lots - Continued from 13 December 1965 Commissioner Crisp·advised 1) the applicant had requested that this matter be continued until thenext regular meeting and 2) it was the recommendation of the Subdivision Committee that this request be granted. .. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-608 - Donald Kinkel, E1 Quito way - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Continued from 13 December 1965 There was no one present to represent the applicant, but the Secretary advised that he had discussed the proposed conditions with the appli- cant's engineer and he had expressed satisfaction with same. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Report of 27 December 1965 relative to SDR-608, Donald Kinkel, be adopted ap~ that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 29 November 1965) be approved in accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit "B!' filed 20 December 1965) subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion.carried unanimously. D. SDR-609 - John Lyngso, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 13 December 1965 Commissioner Crisp recommended that SDR-609, John Lyngso, be continued until the next regular meeting since the variance application filed.-In ................ conjunction with same had been continued until that time. Chairman Norton so directed. -5- i' Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued III. E. SD-605 - Haven Investment Corporation, Wardell Court - Revised Tenta- tive Map Commissioner Crisp explained 1) a tentative map showing seven lots (including the residual parcel).had been approved under SD-605 on 8 November 1965 2) the applicant had now filed a revised map showing eight lots (including the residual parcel) on this property and 3) the revised map meets all ordinance requirements. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the revised tentative map for SD-605 (Exhibit "A-2", filed 17 December 1965) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Subdivision Committee Report of 8 November 1965 relative to SD-605, and that the said report be modified accordingly; motion car- ried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-203 - Coldwell Ba~er, Scully Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdi- vision Homes - Tract No. 3145 - Continued from 13 December 1965 Commissioner Johnson advised '1) the Design Review Committee had re- viewed the subject plans 2) all requirements of the ordinance had been met and 3) it was the recommendation of the Committee that final design approval be granted. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kellum that final design approval be granted A-203, Coldwell Banker, for the subdivision homes in Tract No. 3145 on the basis of Exhibits '~-1", "B-i", "B-2", "B-3" and "C"; motion car- tied unanimously. B. A-204 - Robert H. Green, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Conversion of Apartment Buildin~ to Commercial'BuildinK ...... ""~ommissioner'Johnson expiained"i)'the"applicant"had requested pre- liminary design approval on the basis that the parking district, when formed, would provide ample parking and 2) since there was no other provision for parking, the applicant.would.be unable to convert the building until that time. -' During the discussion that followed, the Commission 1) expressed con- cern, because of the present parking situation in the Village, about granting even preliminary approval contingent upon formation of the par- king district and 2) raised a question as to why the applicant had re- quested approval at this time when formation of the district was still so indefinite. The consensus of the Commission was that 1) perhaps the application was premature and 2) the matter should be continued until the applicant (who was not present) could explain his reasons for filing at this time. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed A-204 continued until the next.regular meeting. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued · IV. C. SS-44 - Dura-Style Homes, Shubert Drive - Final Design Review - Identi- fication Sign Commissioner Johnson advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans · for the subject sign and had found them satisfactory. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Com- missioner Kellum, that final design approval be granted SS-44, subdivi- sion identification' sign, on the basis of Exhibits "A" and "B"; motion carried unanimously. D. A-189 - Van Dyke and Abrams, Village Drive - Final Design Review - Medi- cal Buildin~ -Medical Village Dr. Abrams submitted a comprehensive parking plan for the Medical Village which was reviewed by the Commission and filed for record as Exhibit '~(" of. File No. C-43 (the Change of Zoning file for the Medical Village)"- After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Comnissioner Kellum that A-189, Van Dyke and Abrams, be granted final design approval on the basis of Exhibit "A-i" of File No. A-189 and Exhibit "X" of File No. C-43; motion carried.unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE Chairman Norton extended a welcome to Mrs. Owens of the Good Govermnent Group .Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters, and expressed appreciation for the .... coffee served by Mrs. Owens at' recess. ' He also extended best wishes (on behalf of the Commission) to Commissioner O'Rorke's daughter who was celebrating her birth- day, and commented that this explained and justified Commissioner O'Rorke's absence.- V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Since minutes of the City Council meeting on 15 December 1965 had already been distributed, the Commission concurred that a report would be unnecessary. VI. NEW BUSINESS C-90 - Town & Country Realty,· Cox and Saratoga Avenues - City Council Refer- ral relative to Revised Application The Secretary read a communication revising the subject application to re-' quest the same zoning granted for the adjacent Medical Village, and advised that the City Council had requested a Commission recommendation in connec- tion with the revised application. Ty Papalias, applicant's representative, was present and stated that they were prepared to submit plans that would comply with all '.requirements of the Medi- cal Village zoning. · .. -7- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 27 December 1965 - Continued · VI. C-90 - Town & Country Realty After a brief discussion, Chairman Norton referred this matter to the Sub-' division Committee for study and directed same continued until the meeting on 10 January 1966. VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. CO}~H/NICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-540 - Dr. Thomas Giannetto, Farwell Avenue - Request for Extension After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved,'seconded by Con=nissioner McFall, that an extension of one year from the present date of ex- piration be granted in connection with SDR-540, subject to the addi- tional condition that the applicant provide underground utilities in connection with development of this property; motion carried unanimous ly. 2. SDR-440 - Shannon Lightfoot, Springer Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter requesting an extension in connection with SDR-440. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued un- til the meeting on 10 January 1966 and referred same to the Building Site Committee for review. Bo ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned "at 8:45 P. M. Stanley M. Walker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission v CI!~ OF SARATOGA PI~'~NlffG (]O~f£SSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, 27 December 1965, 7:30'. PIECE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting **~,.***~,.*** ROUTINE ORGANIZATION .. A o ROLL CALL B, MINUTES II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C.~-8..7_ - M.VoSo Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-4,000 P-C" (Multiple Residential PlanPod Community) - Continued from 13 December 1965 B. C-.92 - Columbus-Founders Savings and Loan Association, Wardell Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-15,000" and "R-I-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-I-20,000" (Single Family Residen.- _tial) - Continued from 13 December 1965 C. C-9__3 - 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 Planned Community) - Continued from 13 December 1965 D. Ordinance NS-3. !1 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS~3 - Clarifying certain definitions, Adding the definition of "KEEPING", Clarifying sections relating to the keeping of horse~ in residential districts, and Adding sections relating to horses for riding lessons - Continued from 13 Decem- ber 1965 E. V-265 - John Lyngso, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in connection with Rear-Yard Setback Requirement - Continued from 13 December 1965 '. F. V-266 - Paul Masson, Saratoga~Avenue - Request for Variance in connection with Front-Yard SetbaCk Requirement - Continued from 13 December 1965 III o SL.rBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SD-592 - Western itills Investment Company, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 26 Lots - Continued from 13 December 1965 B. SD-607 - Douglas Hines, Pierc~ Road - Subdivision - 5 I,ot-s - Continued from 13 December 1965 C. SDR--608- Donald Kinkel, E1 Qu~to Way - Building Site Approval 2 Lots - Co.ntinued from 13 December 1965 D. ~;DR~609- John Lyngso, Saratoga-Sunnyvo~le Road - Building Site Approval 1 Lot - Continued from 13 December 1965 E. SD-605 - Haven Investment Corporation, Wardell Court - Revised Tentative Planning Commission ~enda - 13 December 1965 IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-203 - Coldwell Banker, Scu!ly Avenue - Final Design Review - Subdivi- sion Homes - Tract 31245 - Continued from 13 December 1965 B. A-204 - Robe~ H. Green, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Conversion'of Apartment Building to Commercial Building C. SS-44 - Dura-Style Homes, Shu~ert Drive - Final Design Review - Identi- fication Si~p D. A-189 - Van Dyke and Abrams, Village Drive - Final Design Review - Medical Building V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSIneSS VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. ~ITTEN : 1. S__DR,-540 - Dr. Thomas Gia~netto, Farwell Avenue - Request for Exten- sion B. ORAL iX. ADJOURNMENT -2-