HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-1966 Planning Commission Minutes SUMMARY OF MINUTES
CITY OF'SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
.TIME: Monday, 9 May 1966, 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, Kasner, Kellum and Norton.'
Absent: Commissioners Johnson, McFall and O'Rorke.
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading
of the minutes of 25 April 1966 be waived and that the minutes be approved'
as submitted to the Commission; motion carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Chairman declared public hearings open for the evening at 7:34 P.M.
A. V-273 - Michael E. Purcell, Pierce Road - Request for Variance in connec-
tion with Side Yard SetbaCk Requirements - Continued from 25 April
1966
The continued hearing on V-273 was resumed at 7:35 P.M. The Secretary briefly
reviewed this application and advised that nothing further had been added to
the.file.
Commissioner Crisp stated that 'according to the soils report the garage would
be placed in an area considered unsuitable by the' Variance Committee; there-
fore, he felt, that a meeting with the eng.ineers was'.~necessa.ry.to.clari.fy'this
matter.
The applicant and his father-in-law, Mr. Brown, were present to discuss this
request with the Connnission, and explained that the placement of the drive-
way created further problems in. considering the relocation of the garage.
Commissioner Crisp advised that the Director of Public Works had reduced the
front driveway approach area from twenty fee (20') to twelve feet (12'), but
the applicant had never given this or the suggestion of the Variance Committee
any consideration.
After further discussion,' Chairman Norton (at 7:50 P.M.) directed V-273 con-
tinued until the meeting on 23 May 1966 and referred same to Variance Committee
for further study.
B. C-97 - Margot A. Arenchild, Fruitvale Avenue - 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 25 April
1966
The public hearing on C-97 was not re-opened at this time since the applicant
had requested this matter continued to allow time to submit new plans.
In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-97 continued until the
next regular meeting.
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 9 May 1966 - Continued
II. C. V-276 - Vern L. Adair, Prospect Road - Request for Variance in connection
with Identification Sign Requirements'- Continued from 25 April 1966
The continued hearing on V-276 was resumed at 7:53 P.M.
The Secretary, at the request of Chairman Norton, read the VarianCe Committee.'
· : ..Report reconnnending approval of the signs shown on Exhibit 'B" as 'an exten-
--. siOn of Variance V-274 and recommending disapproval of the large revolving
sign shown on Exhibit 'A".
The applicant, and his client, Mr. Henderson were present and inquired if
the sign on Exhibit f~t, could be given further consideration.
Chairman Norton answered that a more moderate sign might be acceptable,
· but that the one proposed on Exhibit "A" was much to9 large.
· There was no one else present that wished to speak in regard to this matter.
Commissioner Crisp moved~ seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the public
· ' hearing on V-276 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was
closed at 8:01 P.M.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Connissioner Kasner, that the Variance
Committee Report of 25 April 1966 relative to V-276 be approved and that the
variance requested in connection with Exhibit "B" be granted and that the
variance r'equested in connection with Exhibit "A" be denied as reconmaended
in said report; motion carted unanimously.
'.D. UP-102 - San'Jose Water Works, Congress Springs Road - Request for Use Permit for Construction of a Backwash Tank - Continued from 25 April 1966
The Secretary stated that the applicant plans to submit a letter requesting .L'.'
that this application be withdrawn.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co~issioner Kellum, that the request
for withdrawal be granted subject to receipt of a letter from the applicant;
.. motion carried unanimously.
E.' UP-103 - Manuel Lozano, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit for...an Automatic
,.- Conveyor System Car Wash with Gasoline Sales
.°.V
"~ .: The public hearing on UP-102 was opened at 8:04 P.M. The Secretary advised
= that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and that there were no further addi- "
tions to the file. He then briefly reviewed this matter.
The applicant and his representative, Mr. Crist, were present and discussed.
this matter with the Commission . . .i
After discussion, Chairman Norton (at 8:07 P.M.) directed UP-I'03 continued
until the next regular meeting of 23 May 1966 and referred same to the Sub-
division Committee for study and a report at that time.
F. UP-104 - James Davi, Souza Lane - Request for Use Permit for a Convalescent
.. Hospital with a Ninety-Nine (99) Bed Capacity
The public hearing on UP-104 was opened at 8:08 P.M. The Secretary advised
that a Notice of Hearing had been published and there were no further addi-
tions to the file. He then briefly reviewed this application.
In answer to inquiries from Chairman Norton and Coum~issioner Crisp, Mr. Johnson,
present to represent the applicant, stated 1) that the sixty-six (66) bed
capacity proposed under UP-74 is not economically feasible 2) in most cases
convalescent hospitals do not create a lot of traffic 3) the buildings in
which these convalescent hospitals are housed have to meet, essentially,' the
same requirements as hospitals and 4) Forest Hospital in San Jose is a conva-
lescent hospital similar, in size, to the one proposed by Mr. Davi.
After further discussion, Chairman Norton (at 8:14 PoM.) directed UP-104
continued until the meeting of 23 May 1966 and referred same to the Subdivision
Committee for study and a report.
-2-
Planning Commission Minutes - 9 May 1966 - Continued
G. V-277 - Harry E. R. Carlson, Hyren Court - Request for Variance in connec-
tion with Side Yard Setback Requirements .
The. public hearing on V-277 was opened at 8:15 P.M. The Secretary advised
that a Notice of Hearing had been.published and read.l) the applicant's
statement of reason and 2) a communication filed by ..Mr. &Mrs. E. G. Murray
of Portos Drive supporting the proposed Variance.
The applicant was present.but stated that he had no comment at this'time..
After a brief discussion. ,Chairman Norton (at 8:20 P.M.) directed V-277
continued until the next regular meeting and referred 'same to the Variance
Committee for further study.
· uIII. SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES
.A. SDR-630 - W. Austin Ellmore, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval -
·1 Lot - Continued from 25 April 1966 ".
There was no one present to represent the applicant.
Cc~f~fdssioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co~issioner Kasner, that this appli-
cation be denied unless an extension of thirty (30) days is requested before
the expiration of the tentative map dated 18 May 1966.
B. SDR-631 - William R. Veideman, Palomino Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
~ - Continued from 25 April 1966
· --: There-was no one present to represent the applicant, but the Secretary advised
that the applicant had 1) reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and had
.. expressed satisfaction with same and 2) submitted a new and more detailed 'map
· of this site.
.. Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Building ..f
Site Committee Report of 25 April 1966 relative to SDR-631, William R. Veideman,
" be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 6 April 1966) be'
approved in accordance with the site development plan (Exhibit "B", filed
25 April 1966) subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously. ',...., '!.
.C. SDR-632 - Robert M. Leeper, Pal'omino Way - Building' Site Approval ~ 1 Lot {'
.. - Continued from 25 April 1966 l'
' Commissioner Kellum advised that Condition "C" should be deleted from the
"Building Site Committee Report of 9 May 1966, because the terrain on ~this {
""' lot is not suitable for underground utilities.
" The applicant was present and 1) expressed concern over Condition "A" and
2) stated the owner of 'the joint right-of-way does not wish to cooperate
'in accomplishing Condition "A". " }
" Commissioner Crisp stated that, be'felt, the Director of Public Works should
inspect this access road prior to the Co~-~lssion taking any action on this
application. .f
After discussion, Chairman Norton directed SDR-632 continued until the next
. .. regular meeting.
.D. SDR-633 - San Jose Water Works, Congress Springs Road - Building Site Approval
- 1 Lot - Continued from 25 April 1966
.. There was no one present to represent the applicant, but the Secretary-stated
· ' that the applicant intends to submit a letter requesting withdrawal of this
application.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the request
for withdrawal be granted subject to receipt-of a letter from the applicant;
.
motion carried unanimously. !.
Planning Commission Minutes - 9 May 1966 -.Continued
III. E. SDR-635 - Manuel Lozano, Prosp.e.ct Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
Due to the fact that no action had been taken on UP-103 relative to this
matter, Chairman Norton directed SDR-635 continued to the next regular
. meeting and referred same to the .Subdivision Committee for 'furthelc consider-
ation.
F. SDR-636 - Roman T. Chavez, Canyon View Drive - Building Site.Approval - 1 Lot
The Secretary advised that before any action Could be taken on this appli-
cation it would be necessary to meet with the applicant and discuss the pad
and driveway access relative to SDR-636.
The applicant was present and stated he would be available to meet with the
Subdivision Committee on 16 May 1966. .i:
In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed, SDR-636 continued to the
next regular meeting.
G. SDR-637 - Wade H. Hovera Peach Hill Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - I Lot
Mrs. Hover,! wife of the applicant, was present and' after discussign,
expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the. Build-
ing Site Committee Report of 9 May 1966 relative to SDR-637, Wade Hover, be
adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A,, filed 29 April 1966) be
approved subject to the conditions set forth in.said report; motion carried
unanimous ly. :'
RECESS AND RECONVENE
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-219 .- Vern L. Adair, Prospect Road '- Final Design Review - Identification Signs - Continued from 25 April 1966
Commissioner Kasner advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans for the
proposed signs and 1) reconnnend approval of the signs shown on Exhibit "B"
and 2) recommend disapproval of the large revolving sign. shown on Exh.ibit "A".
After discussion, Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp,
'that Final Design approval be granted the signs as shown on Exhibit "B" of
File A-219 and that the sign shown on Exhibit "A" of File A-219 be denied;
... motion carried unanimously.
B. A-220 - Roy M. Westly, .ProSpect Road - Final Design Review - Car Wash - Continued from 25 April 1966
Nr. Gurley was present to represent the applicant and answer questions.
Commissioner Kasner advised that the Committee had reviewed the submitted
plans and found that 1) a full 12 foot (instead' of the 6 feet shown) wide
road-way, with overhead clearance, running along the westerly side of the
car wash is necessary to allow for egress of all types of vehicles without
passing through the car wash line 2) since this is not a use conducted in
a completely enclosed structure a six (6) foot screening by hedge or fence
is required on three (3) sides and 3) the Committee would like to see all
these things, as well as, additional detail with regard to landscaping
shown on a map before taking any action on the application.
In view of the' foregoing, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued
until the next regular meeting and requested the applicant to submit re~
vised plans as suggested by the Committee. '.:[";'.'iT.
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 9 May 1966 - Continued
'IV. C. A-221 - Blue Hills Market, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review
- Identification Signs
The Secretary explained that these new signs would be replacing the .existing
larger signs.
Commissioner Crisp stated that he would -l~ke to see a more representative
drawing of the proposed signs than the one submitted.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Norton directed A-221 continued until
the next regular meeting.
D. A-222 - Manuel Lozano, Prospect Road - Preliminary Design Review -'Car Wash
Since no action was taken on applications UP-103 and. SDR-635, Chairman Norton
directed A-222 continued until the next regular meeting.
E. A-210 - W. C. Garcia, Prospect Road & Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final 'Design'
Review - Restaurant
Commissioner Kasner advised that the Committee had reviewed the plans for the
restaurant and had found them satisfactory.
The applicant was present and discussed this matter with the Commission.
After discussion, Co~nissioner Kas;ner moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp,
that Final Design approval be granted in connection with A-210, W.C. Garcia
as shown on Exhibit "A-2'.' and "B"; motion carried· unanimously.
V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
-'- The Secretary gave· a brief report on action taken at the City Council meeting
on 4 May 1966 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A.' SD-586 - Robert F. Plane, Douglas Lane - Request for Waiver of Curb and
Gutter Requirements - Continued from 25 April 1966
The applicant was present to discuss this matter with the Commission.
Commissioner Kellum, at the request of Chairman Norton, read the report of
the Subdivision Committee dated 9 May 1966 relative to SD-586, recommending
to the City Council that this request be denied.
After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner,
that the Subdivision Committee Report of 9 May 1966 relative to SD-586, Robert
F. Plane, be approved and transmitted to the City Council as the reco~f~aendation
of the Commission; motion carried unanimously.
B. C-80 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - City Council Request. for
Recommendation relative to Request for Additional Signs '. '.. ..
The Secretary stated that the request of Clarence Neale, concerning an increase
in the sign allowance, had been referred to the Planning Commission by the City
· . Council for their recommendation.
In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued until
the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for
stud y.
=. VII. OLD BUSINESS
..... A. SDR-624 - LeRoy Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Request for Exception on
Conditions of Site Approval
The applicant was present to discuss this matter with the Commission.
The Secretary quoted from a communication submitted by the applicant, and
his wife, protesting Specific Contitions "A", "B" and "C" listed in the
Building Site Committee Report of 28 March 1966.
/' --5-- \
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 9 May 1966 - Continued
VII~ A. SDR-624 - LeRoy Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued
until the next regular meeting. and referred same to the Subdivision Committee
· for study and a report
B. UP-74 - Dr. Robert Wade, Souza Lane - Request "for Extension in connection
with Use Permit for Convalescent Homes .'
Chairman Norton.directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting
contingent upon the action by the Planning Commission in regard to UP-104.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
SDR-565 - Robert F. Plane, Douglas Lane - Request for Extension
After a brief discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kellum and seconded
by Commissioner. Kasner that an extension of one year from the. present date
of expiration be granted in connection with SDR-565, Robert Fi~' Plane; motion
cart led unanimous ly. "'
B. ORAL
Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Burry, Mrs.
Owens o'f the Good Government Group.and: to".Mrs.'.Ottenberg :of the..Leag~'e.:o{ Women ;Voters.
He, also, expressed appreciation for the coffee served earlier by Mrs. Owens.
IX. ADJOURNMEN~ ..
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Stanley M. Walker, Secretary
Saratoga Planning Commission