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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-1967 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SLr~R.h:u%Y OF 'MINUTES CITY OF S~LR~TOGA PLANNING COb~ilSSION TEa: Monday, 23 January 19677. 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue,' Saratoga, CalifOrnia ?IPE: Regular Meeting ,~'¢******-~****~¢ ,. i. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Coma~issioners Crisp, Johnson, Kellum, McFall, and. Norton. Absent: Cor~aissioners Kasner and 0 'Rorke. B. MINUTES Conmnissioner Johnson mo~ed~ seconded by Con~nissioner McFall, that the reading of the minutes of 23 January 1967 be waived and that the minutes be approved subject to the following revisions: page 7. .paragraph 1. .line 2. .change to read as follows: '~rs. Owens and Mr. Dove of the Good Govermn~ent Group, and' Mrs. Ottenberg of the League of Women Voters"; page 2. .paragraph 2. .line 2. .the following be added: "be adopted and the subject Use Permit"; motion carried unanimously. C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Norton opened nominations for officers for the coming year. Commissioner Kellum nominated Commissioner Norton as Chairman of the Commission for 1967. Conmaissioner johnson moved, seconded by Comnissioner McFall, that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Norton abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Kellum and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the Secretary be directed to record a unanimous ballot for Con~issioner Norton as Chairman of the Commission for 1967; motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Norton abstain- ing. Commissioner Crisp nominated Commissioner Johnson as Vice Chairman of the Coma~ission for 1967. Connnissioner Kellum moved, seconded by Com- missioner McFal!~ that nominations be closed; motion carried with Commissioner Johnson abstaining. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Com~issioner Kelium that the Secretary be directed to re~ord a unanimous bailot for Commissioner Johnson as Vice Chairman of the Con~nission for 1~67; motion carried with Cormmissioner Johnson abstaining. C n ~ . , o m~ssioner CriSD nominated Stanley Walker, Planning Director as Secretary of the Co~rnnission for 1967. Con~nissioner Kellum moved,. seconded by Commissioner McFall, that nominations be closed; motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Con=nissioner Johnson and seconded by CoF~aissioner McFall that the Secretary be directed to record a unani- mous ballot for Stanley Walker as .Secretary of the Commission for 1967; motion carried unanimously. -1- Piannine~ Commission Minutes - 23 January ].967 - Continued I. C. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the Cor~ission e~press its appreciation to Stanley Walker, Planning Director, Evelyn Voges, Joan Loher., and Gary Bonfiglio, Planning Staff, for their efficient and ~.,~il!ing assistance during the past year; motion carried unanimously. At this time Chairman Norton, on behalf of the Connnission, expressed their gratitude to Mr. William C. Han!ey, City Administrator, and requested the Secretary to write a formal letter stating same. The following co~mnittees were then appointed by the Chairman: SUBDIVISION CO!,~!iTTEE DESIGN REVIEW CO~ITTEE Commissioner McFa!l, Chairman Con~issioner 0 'Rorke, Chairman Conmnissioner Crisp Conmissioner Kasner Con-~i s s ione r Ke i ! '~ Commi s s ioner McFa 11 V~r~/Ii~'L~]CE CO~D~ITTEE GENERAL PL~-~q CO~'~ITTEE Commissioner Crisp, Chairman Connnissioner Johnson, Chairman Coraniss ioner Johnson Commissioner Kellum Co~nissioner Kasner Commissioner O 'Rorke. ii. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GENEI~L PLAN ~%ND1;~_ENT - Proposal to incorporate proposed Village Parking Plan as element of Village Development Plan Sec- tion of General Plan - Continued from 9 .january 1967 The continued hearing on this matter was re-opened at 7:39 P.M. The Secretary briefly revie~,yed this application and advised that nothing further had been added to the file. Mr. Robert Von der Torren was present to represent Mr. & Mrs.· Borden Melton, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. Worden and Mr. Mason Shaw and .... stated that his clients 1) were disappointed that this plan was still being considered, 2) would continue to oppose this plan, 3) were in favor of a study of this parking situation and thereafter submitting a proposal that would be satisfactory to everyone. " Mr. Von tier Totten had the following questions to ask of the C0rnmission in regard to this matter: 1) Would building sites be affected if the parking plan was accepted and would it be binding, also, would it change the access that no~,...~ e>mists, 2) if this plan is enforced, would there be a change in the f~oning Ordinance, and 3) would this mean additional comanercial property? In answer to these inquiries Chairman Norton advised 1) that where the Zoning Ordinance applies there can be no change made, ·2) the General Plan does not change the Zoning Ordinance, 3) this parking plan is a guide to what we hope the Ordinance will some day contain, 4) the Planning Conm~ission does not plan any additional commercial property at this time. The Secretary advised that the gathering of material for Study of the General Plan and a meeting with Livingston and Biayney was planned within the next few weeks and anyone wishing to attend would be welcome. Planning CormnniSsion Minutes - 23 January 1967 - Continued ii. A. Mr. Ronald Mass, attorney, was present with Mr. Van der Torren and stated that by limiting the property owners in the use of their prop- erty they ~ere being' discriminated against and this was unconstitutional Commissioner Johnson read the report of the General Plan Committee reco~m~ending'that this matter be continued. After further discussion, Chairman Norton (at 8:05 P.M.) directed this matter continued until such time as the General Plan Committee is ready with a report, and instructed the Secretary to publish another legal notice.at that time.. B.. UP-120 - Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Norton Road - Request for Use. Permit for Construction of New Novitiate Facilities - Continued from 9 january 1967 The continued hearing on UP-120 was resumed at °'06 P.M · The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and referred to six (6) exhibits sub- mitted in opposition by Mr. Charles Smith of Norton Road. Commissioner Ketlum advised that 1) Mr. Lough, architect., had met with the SubdivisiOn Co~m~ittee and 2) the map Mr. Lough submitted at the last meeting was an old one and did not present a true picture of the proposed plans for the access road and Bohlman Road. There was no one present to represent the applicant on this matter. Commissioner Kellum stated that Mr. Lough had requested this matter be continued to allow time to work out .plans in connection with the access road and Bohlman Road. After further discussion, Chairman. Norton (8:17 P.M.) directed UP-120 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivi- sion Committee.for further study. C. V-288 - Brown and Kauffmann, Inc.~ Ingrid Court - Request for Variance in connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirement The public hearing on V-'288 was opened at 8:18 P.M. The Secretary 1) briefly reviewed this application, 2) advised that Notices of Hearing had been.mailed, and 3) read a communication from the Pride's Crossing Home ~.~ner's Association stating they had no objections to the granting of this Variance. Mr. Rod Stevens was present to represent the applicant but stated that he had no further coherent at this time. After further discussion, Chairman Norton (8:20 P.M.) directed V-288 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance CoFanittee, made an appoint- ment with Mr. Stevens for an on-site inspection at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, 28 January 1967. Plannin~ Conm~ission Minutes - 23 January 1967 - Continued iI. D. C-iO0 - Roy Kosich, Radoyka Drive ~ Request for Change of Zoning from '~R-I-IO~000:' (Single Family Residential) to ':R-M-4,000" (Multi- Familv Residentia.1) - Continued from 27 December 1966 The continued hearing on C-100 was re-opened at °'21 P.M. Yne Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and read a letter from the applicant re- questing that this be withdrawn. Con=nissioner Kellum advised that the applicant agreed that this piece of " property should be developed with a General Plan of their own making which they will submit at a later date. After discussion, Conunissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner' Johnson, that the public hearing on C-100 be closed at 8:22 P.M.; 'motion carried unanimously. Connnissioner Crisp moved, seconded' by Con~nissioner McFall, that the request for withdrawal of C-100, Roy Kosich, be approved; motion carried unanimously. Iii. BUILDING SITES A~D SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-668 - Ronald Clayton, Fruitvale Avenue and 'Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 9 January 1967. The Secretary stated that the applicant had reviewed the proposed c~ndi- tions~of approval and found them satisfactory'. Commissioner Kellum moved, .seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Co.~nnittee Report of 23 January 1967 relative to SDR-668,. 'Ronald Clayton, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 29 December 1966) be approved subject to the conditions contained in said report; motion carried unanimously. B. SDR-669 - Frank Pringl'e, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Corm~issioner Kell~a 1) stated that the applicant had met with the Sub- division Committee and 2) recommended that this matter be continued to allow Mr. Pringle time to submit a site development plan. Chairman Norton so directed. RECESS ~TD RECONVENE. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Yout~ Center Building Conmissioner McFall advised that the Design Review Con=nittee had not been able to meet to review the plans; therefore, he recon~nended that this matter be continued. ,~ ~ren Heid, architect, was present to represent the Youth Center and explained that 1) they would like to start construction in May 1967 and com- plete the building by. November 1967, 2) they plan to build the .structur~ in three (3) phases, 3) the building will be compatible with the others in the area, 4) a total of about two hundred and fifty (250) parking spaces will be made available, and 5) the main hall will hold about four hundred (400) 'people. -4- Piannin~. Con~n~ission Minutes - 23 january 1967 - Continued IV. A-238 - Continued After discussion, it was the consensus of 'the Commission that there was no particular objection'to t~e architectural plan including parking and landscaping proposed. .' Chairman Norton directed A-238 continued until the ne~t regular meeting and r~ferred same to the D~sign Review Committee for study. V. CIZ! COb~CIL REPORT Coma~issioner McFall gave a complete report on discussion and action at the City Council meeting on 18 January 1967 with emphasis on items of particu- lar interest ~o the Con~ission. Vi. ~Z~ BUSINESS Vii. OLD BUSINESS A. C-64 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Request ~or Reconsideration with respect to'Conditional Zonin~ - Continued from 27 December 1966 The Secretary brie~!y reviewed this request and then read the Staff Report of 23 January 1967 reco~nnending that the requested uses be added as Permitted Uses. Mrs. Herring, applicant, and Mr. Warren Heid, architect, were presen~ to answer any questions the Con~ission might want to ask. Ann Valk, Big Basin way, was present and spoke in favor of granting the additional requested uses. After further discussion, Cora~issioner Kellum moved, seconded by Com- missioner johnson, that the.Staff Report of 23 January 1967 relative to this matter be approved by the Commission; motion carried unanimously. B. S~j~TOGA PLAN LiNE - Request for Recommendation to City Council Con~nissioner Johnson read the report of the General Plan Committee recommending that the Planning Co~nission approve same. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the General Plan Con~nittee report of 23. january 1967 relative to the pro- posed Saratoga Plan Line be adopted along with the accompanying map and £orwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Commis- sion; motion carried unanimously. C. Finnegan Construction Co.~ inc. - Encroachment Permit for Signs Tae Secretary e~plained that the applicant was in the process of applying for an encroachment permit and ~.~ould be ready by the next meeting on 14 February 1967. D. Arroyo de Sarato~a~ Saratoga ~enue - Fountain at Entrance to Subdivision The Secretary advised 1) that-the fountain was ox.~ed by the City of Saratoga, and 2) he would'take a proposal to the City Council or i~s appropriate com~ittee to.get it cleaned. -5- P!annin~ Conmission Minutes - 23 January 1967 - Continued VIi. D. Chairman Norton requested that 'the Secretary find out about the owner- ship of the sign by the fountain. VIII. CO~!IqiCATiONS A. I,~ITTEN i. SDR-6!2 - William Sc'hoenard~ Montalvo Road - Re~luest for Extension The Secretary read!~ communication requesting an extension in connec- tion with SDR-612. After discussion, Commissioner Kellum.moved~ seconded by Cox~nissioner Kasner, that an extension of one (1). year be granEed in connection with SDR-612; motion carried unanimously. 2. PETITION FROM PROPERTY OWI~RS - Request to amend General Plan to Co~ercial, Big Basin Way between Fifth Street and Saratoga Creek The Secretary read a petition (with fifteen (15) signatures) submitted by property o~xners explaining the increasing need for Comnercial devel- opment throughout the area of Big Basin Way as designated on the nmp submitted with the petition. Mr. Robert Neale, Oa~ Street, was present to represent the property owners and stated i) that the signatures on the petition represented 90% of the property owners and 2) he would like to have this nmtter discussed at the time of the General Plan Review. Chairman Norton so directed. 3. SDR-620 - M.' T. Scotty Via Regina Reouest for Extension _The Secretary !)'read a coma~unication requesting an extension of one year in connection with SDR-620 and 2) explained that the applicant had already complied with some conditions. After discussion, Co~issioner McFall moved, seconded by Comnissioner johnson, that an extension of one (t) year be granted in connection with SDR-620;.motion carried unanimously. Ouito Park Business Center - Recuest for Home Decoration 4. E..H. Renze!~ ..... and Repair Supply Sh6p The Secretary read a letter from E. H. Renzel, Quito Park Business Center, requesting permission to locate a Home Decorator Stor~ in the Quito Park Business Center. In answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, the Secretary replied that this use could be classified as a hardware store under the C-N zone but that outside storage or equipmeBt rental would not be com- patible with a C-N. use. -6- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 23 January 1967 - Continued VIII. 4. E. H. Renzel - Continued After further discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the SUbdivision Committee for further study. B. OP~AL Chairman.Norton on behalf of the Commission expressed good wishes to Evelyn Voges for a speedy recovery from her opera- tion and instructed the Secretary to send her a card stating same. The Chairman acknowledged,.with pleasure,'the presence of ~s. Stark 'and'ni~. & l~-s. Smith of the Good Government Group,' and I~s. Duffy of the League of Women Voters. He also expressed appreciation for. the coffee served by Mesdames Stark and Smith at recess. IX. ADJO~IN~NT Chairman 'Norton declared the meeting. adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission SM~.Y/jml/b -7- CITY OF SAPua. TOGA PLANI~ING COMbIISSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, 23 January 1967, 7:30 PoM. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting Io ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MI~PjTES IIo PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - Proposal to incorporate proposed Village Parking Plan as element of Village Development Plan Sec- tion of General Plan - Continued from 9 January 1967 Bo UP-120 - Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Norton Road - Request for Use Permit for Construction of new Novitiate Facilities - Continued from 9 January 1967 Co V-288 - Brown and Kauffmann, Inc., Ingrid Court - Request for Variance in connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirement D. C~-100 - Roy Kosich,. Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of 'Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi- Family Residential) -'Continued from 27 December 1966 liI. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-668 - Ronald Clayton, Fruitvale Avenue and Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - BuildinR Sit_e ADprcval - 1 Lot - Continued from 9 January !967 B° SDR-669 - Frank Pringle, Canyon View Ik'ive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV. DESIGN REVIEW A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Youth Center Building VI. NEW BUSINESS VIIo OLD BUSINESS A. C-64 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Request for Reconsideration with respect to Conditional Zoning - Continued from 27 December 1966 B° SARATOGA PI. AN LINE - Re__quest for Recommendation to City Council VIII. COMI-..RINICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-612 - William Schoenard, Montalvo Road - Request ~or Extension 2. PETITION FROM PROPERTY O'~S - Request to amend General Plan to Commercial, Big Basin Way between Fifth Street and Saratoga Cre~k -I- Plannin~ Commission A~enda - 23 January. 1967 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT -2-