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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-1967 Planning Commission Minutes SUMMARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Tuesday, 14 February 19.67, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Redwood School, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting ,~-A~**.~-A~ I.. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION · '~ A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp,' McFall, Norton, and O'Rorkei Absent: Commissioners Johnson, Kasner, and Kellum. B. MINUTES '- Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading of the minutes of 14 February 1967 be waived and that. the minutes be approved as distributed to the Commission; motion carried unanimous ly. 1I. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. UP-120 - Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Norton Road - Request for Use Permit for Construction of new Novitiate Facilities - Continued from 23 January 1967 The continued hearing on'UP-120 was resumed at 7:37 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and'read a communication from C. P. Alba- nese favoring the granting of this Us~ Permit. Commissioner McFall advised that the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicant's, architect, Mr. Hollis Logue, and he had requested a continuance to provide time to work out satisfactory solutions with regard to 1) traffic,. 2) Bohlman Road improvements, and 3) emergency access. After discussion, Chairman Norton (7:42 P.M.) directed UP-120 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Com- mittee for study. B. V-288 - Brown and Kauffmann, Inc., Ingrid Court -'Request for Variance in connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirement - Continued from 23 January 1967 At the request 'of Commissioner Crisp, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to some time after 9:00 P.M. when Commissioner Johnson (another member of the Variance Committee) was scheduled to arrive. C. V-289 - R.'L. Maahs & Dr. R. D. Young, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in connection with Minimum Lot Size The public hearing on V-289 was opened' at 7:45 P.M. The Secretary 1) briefly reviewed this file, 2) advised that Notices of.Hearing had been mailed, and'3).read a communication from Calson Properties, lnc., signed by Mr. Ronald K. Lindsay, stating their objections to the granting of this Variance. PlanninR Commission Minutes - 14 February 1967 - Continued II. C. Dr. Young was present and stated 1) that the activities involved in the operation of this Pet Hospital would all be inside and the building would be sound-proofed and odor-proofed, 2) that the 40,000 square feet required in this zone would be too much· property for this type of activity, and 3) it is very expensive to buy 20,000 square feet of extra property. --' Dr. Oliver and his attorney, Mr. John Hayes, Jr., were present to voice their objections to this Variance and stated this seemed to be more of an application for re-zoning. Mr. & ~rs. Gordon Knight of Saratoga Manor were present and stated 1) they did not feel that granting a Variance for 20,000 square feet would compliment the appearance of this area, and 2) they were con- cerned about the·noise and odor involved in a clinic of this sort. Mr. Warren Heid, app!icant's architect, was present and advised that 1) if the Variance were granted, 150 feet of frontage would be provided ............. L. instead of the required 100 feet, 2) the coverage would·be 9%, 3) since the lot is triangular in shape it seems a very natural use for the prop- erty, and 4) a large piece of property with a small building and abun- dant landscaping would be more attractive. Mr. B. T. Galeb, Sea Gull Way, was present and stated he had no objection but was very interested in seeing the area developed in a proper manner. Chairman Norton at this time complimented Mr. Caleb on the fine work he was doing on his property. After discussion, Chairman Norton (at 8:00 P.M.) directed V-289 con- tinued until the meeting on 27 February 1967 and referred same to the Variance Committee for study and. a report. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance Committee, made an appoint- ment with the applicant for an on-site inspection at 9:0·0 A.M., Saturday, 18 February 1967. D. C-102 - George Oldham, Saratoga Avenue and Saratoga-Sunnyvale. Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "P-A" (Professional-Administrative) to "C-C" (Community-Commercial) The public hearing on C-102 was opened at 8:01 P.M. The Secretary advised that 'a Notice of Hearing had been published and briefly reviewed the subject request. Mr. Oldham and his representative, Mr. Edward Henshaw, were present.and stated 1) the property had previously been used for a gas station and various other things including a Christmas tree lot, and 2) that it would be a station with modern facilities but the building would be compatible with the local architectural design of the Village.. Mr. Richard Green, representative for Union Oil Stations, was present and advised that'l) grading would be necessary to establish ingress and egress, and 2) that letters had been received from stockholders of the company seeking the reason for the absence'of a Union Oil Station in this area. Mr. Clarence Neale of Neale's Hollowiwas present and spoke in favor of this proposed.Change of Zoning. Plannin~ Commission Minutes -'14 February 1967 - Continued II. D. Chairman Norton then (8:20 P.M.) directed C-102 continued until the meeting on 27 February 1967 and .referred same to the Subdivision Com-, mittee for study. .- E. C-10~ - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-l-12. a500" (Single Family Residential> The public hearing on C-103 was opened at 8:21 P.M. The Secretary ad- vised that a Notice of Hearing had been published and then read a state- ment of reason submitted by Mr..Splitstone (engineer for the applicant). There was no one present who wished to speak with regard to this matter. Chairman Norton (8:23 P.M.) directed C-103 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study. F. UP-121 - West Valley Baptist Church, Fruitvale & Allendale Avenues - Request for Use Permit for Church The public hearing on UP-121 was opened at 8:24 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that Notice of Hearing had been mailed. Pastor Warnock was present and stated that the reason for this applica- tion for a second Use Permit is that through an oversight the old one had expired. The Secretary read the Staff Report pertaining to this matter, recom- "mending that the Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions stated in the'Staff Report dated 14 February 1967. After discussion, Con~nissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on UP-121 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:30 P.M. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the ............ Staff Report of 14 February 1967 relative to UP-121 be approved and · that the Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. G. UP-122 - Prospect High School,. Prospect Avenue - Request for Use Permit for School Buildin~ The public hearing on UP-122 was opened at 8:32 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed th'is application and advised that the Notices of Hearing had been mailed. Mr. Russell, Assistant Superintendent of Campbell Union High SChool, was present and stated that 1) plans had been submitted for review, 2) automobile traffic would consist of about 150 automobiles per day, and 3) Saratoga Creek Drive would not be extended (in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Rod Fagen and Mr. Netset, residents of the area). Mr. Bruce Nicol was present and.inquired what the plans included with regard to eliminating the noise resulting from the various activities involved in the operation of a high school. Representatives of the Campbell Union High School explained that all efforts would be made to keep the noise at a minimum by locating the areas where most of the activities will take place in a position where they will not interfere with the people in the neighborhood. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 14 February 1967 - Continued II."' G."'The Secretary read a Staff Report recommending approval of UP-122 subject to conditions listed in said report. · After discussion, CommiSsioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on UP-122 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 8:47 P.M. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 relative to UP-122 be approved and that the Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. H. UP-100 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Request for Use Permit for Youth Center Buildin~ on the Civic Center Site The public hearing on UP-100 was'opened at 8:50 P.M. The Secretary advised that new Notices of Hearing had been mailed and briefly reviewed this application. 'Mr. Warren Held was present to represent the Youth Center and to answer any questions the Commission might want to ask. Mr. Kerwin was present to represent the Kerwin Ranch located near the proposed Youth Center site and stated that he was not opposed to the Youth Center but feels that the area is becoming over-crowded with churches, schools, and other such facilities making it difficult for the Kerwin Ranch to operate. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:59 P.M.) directed this matter continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. Chairman Norton directed that. the minutes show that Commissioner Johnson came in at this time (8:55 P.M.). I. C-l~l - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to '~-M-4,000 P-C" (Multi-Family Planned Community> - Continued from 9 January 1967 The public hearing on C-101 was not re-opened at this time since the applicant stated the development plans were not ready for discussion at this time. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-101 continued until the next regular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for consideration. B. V-2.8~ - Brown and huffmann, Inc., lngrid Court - Request for Variance in connection with Rear Yard Setback Requirement - Continued from 23 January 1967 The continued hearing on V-288 was reopened at 9:06 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed'this application and advised that nothing. further had been added to the file. There was no one present who wished to comment further with regard to this matter. Commissioner Crisp read the report of the Variance Committee relative to this request, recommending denial of same. -4- Plannin~ Commission Minutes- 14 February 1967 - Continued II. B. It was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner McFall that the'public hearing on V-288 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hea[ing was closed at 9:13 P.M. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, tha't the Variance Committee Report of 14 February 1967 relative to V-288 be approved and that, accordingly, the request for variance be denied since the findings required by Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 could not be made; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND 'RECONVENE , III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-669 - Frank Pringle, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 23 January 1967 Commissioner McFall advised that additional time had been requested by both the Director of Public Works and the applicant and suggested that this matter be continued until the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SDR-670 - Douglas .Hines, Sobey Road - Buildins Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and 1) questioned conditions II-A and II-J and 2) requested that SDR-670 be continued until the next regular meeting to allow time to discuss these same conditions with the Director of Public Works. ..... Chairman Norton so directed. C. SDR-671 - Richard L. Allen, Pierce Road - BuildinM Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and 1) protested Condition II-G of the proposed conditions of approval, 2) explained that this would be a costly stipu- lation, and 3) requested this matter be continued to the next regular meeting to permit time to resolve this matter with the Director of Public Works. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting. D. SD-672 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Cox and Cumberland Subdivision - 41 Lots - Continued from 14 February 1967 Commissioner McFall advised that the applicant has submitted further plans· and suggested this matter be continued to the next regular meeting to allow the Committee time to give these plans proper consideration. E. SDR-673 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - BuildinM Site Kpproval - 1 Lot Mr'. Bernard Dove was present to represent the church and 1) asked for clarification of Conditions II-C and II-H,.and 2) stated that they plan to put a fence along the private driveway near the church property. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the Building Site Committee Report of 14 February 1967 relative to SDR-673 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A" filed 3 February 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. -5- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 14 February 1967 - Continued III. F. SDR-674 - West V~lley Baptist Church, Allendale & Fruitvale Avenues - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner McFall advised that the Building Site Committee Report had not been completed because the Director of Public Works required more time to. Check the street improvements relative to the matter. In view of the foregoing, ~hairman Norton directed SDR-674 continued .until the meeting on 27 February. 1967. G. SDR-675 - Campbell Union High School District, Prospect Avenue - Buil~in~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner McFall stated the conditions of approval had not been prepared since the Subdivision Committee needed more time to study the plans and the Director of Public Works had requested a continuance to the next regular meeting.. Chairman Norton so directed. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Youth Center Buildin~ - Continued'from 23 January 1967' After brief discussion, Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commis- sioner O'Rorke, the Preliminary Design Approval be granted in connection with A-238, Youth Center, for the Youth Center Building as shown on " Exhibit "A" and subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report of;~14 February 1967; motion carried unanimously. B. A-239 - Paul Masson, Inc., Saratoga Avenue - Final Design R~view - Warehouse Commissioner McFall briefly reviewed this application and, after discus- sion, moved that .Final Design Approval be granted A-239 as shown on Exhibit "A" and "B" subject to the conditions stated in the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 with the following additional condition: "Landscaping must be underway prior to issuance of a Building Permit." Motion carried unanimously. C. A-240 - Sam Hernandez, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Addition to Laurel Motor Court Commissioner McFall briefly reviewed this application and, after discus- sion, moved, seconded by CommisSioner O'Rorke, that Final Design Approval be granted A-240 as shown on Exhibit "A" subject to the conditions 'stated in the Staff Report of 14 February 1967; motion carried unanimously. D. A-24~ - Prospect High School, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review - High School Buildin~ Commissioner McFall advised that approval.of SDR-675 (Campbell'Union High School District) was still pending; therefore recommended that this matter be.continued to the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton'so directed. PlanninE Commission Minutes - 14 February 1967 -' Continued V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Crisp gave a brief report on discussion and action at the City · Council meeting on 1 February 1967 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VIi NEW BUSINESS FinneMan Construction Co., Inc. - Encroachment Permit for Signs on City of Sarato.ga Street Signs at Via Monte & Glen Brae/Via Escuela & Ten Oaks Way The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and then read the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 recommending that the Encroachment Permit appli- cation be granted for a period not· tO exceed six (6) months from date of app 1 i ca t ion. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFal·l, that the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 be approved and the Encroachment Permit be granted 'for the time stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS E. H. Renzel, quito Park Business Center - Request for Home Decoration and Repair Supply Shop The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and then read the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 recommending denial of this request. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Staff Report of 14 February 1967 be approved and that subject request be denied; motion carried unanimously. Kosich Property Proposal Commissioner McFall gave a report on the Kosich property and stated they had submitted an informal preliminary plan and. asked that Chairman Norton refer this to the Subdivision Committee for study. Chairman Norton so directed. VIII, COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN SD-473 - Brown & Kauff~nann~ Inc. '~ Scully Avenue - Request for Extension The Secretary recommended this matter be continued to the next regular meeting and referred to the Subdivision Committee for study. Chairman Norton so directed. B. ORAL The Chairman acknowledged, with pleasure, .the presence of Mrs. Ruth Owens of the Good Government Group and expressed appreciation for the coffee served by Mrs. Owens at recess. .7~ Planning Commission'Minutes - 14 February 1967 - Continued IX. ADJOUENF~NT ;. Chairman Norton declared the .meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Saratoga Planning Commission SMW/jml/b -8-