HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-1967 Planning Commission Minutes SUF24ARY OF MINUTES
CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
TI}IE: Monday, 13 March 1967, ·7:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL '.
Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kasner, Kellum, McFal'l; Norton and O'Rorke.
Absent: Commissioner Johnson
B. MINUTES
Conunissioner Xasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading
of the minutes of 27 February 1967 be waived and that the minutes be approved
subject to the following modifications:
page 2.. .Section D. V-289.. .paragraph 8.. .lines 4 and 5.. .delete:
"property in question"
and insert:
"properties at both the northerly and southerly ends
of the C-S Zone on the west side of Highwag' 85."
page 3.. .Section E. V-290.. .paragraph 2.. .line 3.. .add:
"He explained that the applicant wanted to put
air.-conditioning equipment in shallow excavations
in the front and side yards, to be enclosed by
low mounds of earth and landscaped."
page 3.. .Section G. C-102.. .paragraph 6.. .line 3.. .add:
"; motion carried unanimously."
page 3.. .Section E. V-289.. .paragraph 4.. .line 1.. .between the
comma and the word Chairman insert':
"the Commission voted to terminate 'the hearing a.nd"
page 5.. .Section F. SDR-675 .... between paragraph 4 and 5.. . insert
the following:
"at Commissioner Kellum's suggestion, the prior action
was rescinded by unanimous consent and there was further
discussion."
page 8. .Section VII. C. .paragraph 3. . .lines 1,2, and 3. .delete
the following:
"that the applicant, Roy Kosich, apply for a Change of
Zoning in time to study his application during the
General Plan Review."
and insert:
"that the matter be studied during the General·Plan Review."
motion carried unanimously.
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Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. UP-120 - Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Norton Road - Rquest for Use
Permit for Construction of New.Novitiate Facilities - Continued
from 27 February 1967
The public hearing on UP-123 was'not re-opened at this time.
Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting
since the applicant is still considering the proposed conditions of approval.
B. UP-123 - Robert L. Schaeffer, Sobey Road - Request.for Use Permit for the
KeepinS of One ~1) Horse - Continued from 27 February 1967
The public hearing on UP-123 was opened at 7:47 P.M. The Secretary advised
that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communica-
tions on file.
Mrs. Schaeffer was present but stated that she had no further comment at
this time.
Chairman Norton brought up the subject of minimum areas for. corrals and "'
suggested that this might be studied at the time of consideration of the
new horse ordinance.
.. There was no one else present who wished to speak with regard to this matter.
The Secretary read the Staff Report of 13 March 1967, recommending with
concurrence of the Subdivision Committee the UP-123 be granted subject to
planting of sufficient screening on the north and east sides of the pro-
posed corral.
After discussion, Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner,
that the. public hearing on UP-123, Robert L. Schaeffer, be closed; motion
carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 7:51 P.M.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Staff .
· Report of 13 March 1967 relative to UP-123, Robert L. Schaeffer, be approved
in accordance with said report; motion carried unanimously.
C. UP-124 - Claude T. Lindsay, Inc., Fredricksburg Drive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales Office
The public'hearing on UP-124 was'opened at 7:52 P.M. The Secretary advised
that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and there were no written communica-
tions on file. He then briefly reviewed the subject application.
Mr. Oei was present to represent the applicant, but stated that he had no
further comments at this time.
Chairman Norton advised that this should be used strictly_as a model home
sales office.
The Secretary read the Staff Report of 13 March, 1967,'recommending approval
of UP-124.
Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that paragraph 1 . .
line 3. .of the Staff Repo~ of 13 March, 1967, Claude T. Lindsay, be modified
to read as follows:
"office only."
At 7:55 P.M. Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Kasn~r, that
the public hearing on UP-124 be closed; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner McFall~moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Staff
Report of 13 March, 1967 relative to UP-124 be approved, subject =o modifica-
tion stated above, and the Use Permit be granted'; motion carried unanimously.
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PlanninS Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
D. UP-125 - Donald McConnell, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit for Car Wash with Gasoline Sales
The public hearing on UP-125 was opened at 7:57 P.M. The Secretary
1) advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed 2) briefly reviewed
this file and 3) read a communication from Mrs. Elsie Patrick, Oakhaven
Drive, stating her objections to the proposed Use Permit.
The applicant was present and explained' that they would be using the
same basic plan, but with a more attractive building, than.~proposed..'by
the previous applicant, Manuel Lozano. He further stated that the
residue resulting from the proposed car wash would be very limited.
There was no one else present who wished to comment oni~this matter.
Commissioner McFall suggested that the applicant submit a letter from
the owner of the property granting permission to rescind UP-112, Manuel
Lozano, and stating that Donald McConnell has the consent of the property
owner to apply for a Use Permit for a car wash on this property.
After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:03 P.M) directed UP-125 continued
until the next regular m~eting and referred same to the Subdivision
Committee for study and a report at that time.
E. UP-126 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc., Ingrid Court and EriCDrive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales Office
The public hearing on UP-126 was opened at 8:04 P.M. The Secretary advised
that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and read a co,~i~nication filed by
Merle H. and Dorothy Barton, Ingrid C6urt, in opposition to the proposed
Use Permit.
William Driscoll, present to represent the applicant, stated 1) this is
an additional unit in the same development 2) this new area is further
away from the proposed model home sales office, but some of the homes in
the old unit were even further away and 3) this model home is necessary
in this area so that people coming into this particular section of the
subdivision can contact a representative to answer their questions. He
further stated that 1) the model home will be furnished with a desk and
a phone in a room large enough to meet people 2) there will be other
model home sales offices in ~he new unit and 3) the model home requested
will not be used for more than four (4) months.
There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this
matter.
Commissioner O'Rorke advised that he would like to look at the subject
.property before making a decision on this matter to see what effect the
additional traffic would have on the neighborhood.
Commissioner Crisp stated 1) that the office described sounded more like a
real estate office than a model home sales office and 2) that'he too would
like to visit.the property before reaching a conclusion.
After further discussion, Chairman Norton (8:13 P.M) continued this matter
to the next regular meeting and referred the,'..~atter to the Subdivision
Committee-for study.
Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
F. UP-127 -'Gene C. Buthenuth, Palomino Way - Request for Use Permit for the'
Keeping of Two (2) Horses
The public hearing on UP-127 was opened at 8:14 P.M. The Secretary
1) advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed 2) briefly reviewed
this file 3) read a communication filed by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Leong in'.favor
of the proposed Use Permit and 4) read a communication filed by Mr. Phillip
D. Collins"in opposition to the subject application.
The applicant was'present and explained that 1) he did not have!"a Use Permit
for the one (1) horse he now had 2) he intended tO 'increase the size of the
corral if the proposed Use Permit is granted and 3) the property he plans to
lease, to make it possible for him to ha~e'a second horse, Ks adjacent
south of his own property.
The Secretary read the lease'signed by the applicant and Mr.'Victor L. Befera
owner of the property to be leased.
Chairma~ Norton explained that if the Use Permit is granted there=will have
to be a clause provided limiting:the applicant to one ,horse should the addi-
tional property be sold.
There was no one else present who w~shed to comment regarding this matter.
Chairman Norton at 8:22 P.M. directed UP-127 continued to the next regular
meeting on 27. March 1967 and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for
study and a report.
G. C-105 - George W. Day Company, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of
Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Fami!y Residential) to "R-I-20,000"
(Single Family'Residential)
The public hearing on C-105 was opened at 8:23 P.M. The Secretary advised that
Notices of Hearing had been published, briefly reviewed the subject request and
read a communication filed by the applicant~s representative.'
Chairman Norton s~at'ed'.that there had been some questions in 'his mind regarding
the zoning along this strip.
Mr. Nestor B~rrett, Planning Consultant, was present to represent the applicant
and advised that-:the salea; of level land with single family residential homes'
is becoming exuremely difficult especially if they fron~on a street that will.
be a major thoroughfare.
Commissioner Kellum advised that some members of the Subdivision Committee
had long been aware that this strip would some day have to be changed from
R-i-40,000 zoning since.it does not lend itself very well to single family
homes.on acre lots.
Mr. Clifford Feak, homeowner on Allendale Avenue, was present and stated he
was opposed to the proposed change of zoning for the following reasons:
1) he recently purchased his property thinking the
zoning in the area would remain at R-i-40,000;
2)- if this change :of zoning is granted it will set
a precedent for other areas now zoned R-i-40,000;
3) his house was built in conformance with the
regulations required for the R-I-40,000 Zoning
District and he felt that smaller lots-" in the
area would decrease the value of his property.
Y~. A. L. Plansen, homeowner on the corner of Allendale Avenue and Dolphin ·
Drive,'was present and stated that while he agreed with Mr. Feak he alse
felt that the acre lots along this area remained dormant except for the
building of churches and schools and he preferred to live ~n a resident~al
neighborhood.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
II. G. C-105 - Continued
Mr. Barrett stated that the depth of the lots would average
between 190 and 200 feet.
Mr. Feak stated that if these depths were maintained then the
widths provided should be comparable to widths in the R-1-40,O00 '
zone.
After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:39 P.M.) directed C-105
continued to the next regular meeting and referred same to the
Subdivision Committee for further study.-
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-669 - Frank Pringle, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval -
1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967
Commissioner McFall advised that 1) new plans had not yet been submitted
2) a letter of extension is. now necessary and 3) recommended this matter
be continued to the next regular meeting.
Chairman Norton so directed.
B. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
Continued from 27 February 1967
Commissioner McFall briefly reviewed this application and explained
the applicant has discussed Conditions II-A and II-J with the Director
of Public Works and has reached an agreement with regard to Condition
II-A.
The applicant was present and stated that he felt Condition II-J
(relative to underground storm drain) was a problem of public interest
in the area and he did. not think it was fair to ask him to solve it.
After further discussion, Mr. Hines agreed to accept the conditions
of approval and, at a later date, request reconsideration of Condition
II-J.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the
Building Site Conm~i~tee Report of 14 February 1967 relative to SDR-670,
DOuglas Hines, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed-
23 January 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth. in said
report; motion carried.
C. SD-672 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Cox and Cumberland
Subdivision - 41 Lots - Continued from 27 February 1967
-' Commissioner McFall advised that the Subdivision Committee and the
Director of Public Works have met with the applicant to work out a
satisfactory tentative map and that on the advice of the City Attorney
conditions of approval for this tentative map have been prepared; how-
ever, since this tentative map includes additional property'not a part
of the original Change of Zoning (C-103), the applicant still will need
further Change of Zoning, C-107 (for which applicant has already applied),
for the additional property in order to complete the development.
The Secretary, in referring to the Subdivision Ordinance, stated that if
for some reason the Change of Zoning for this additional piece of prop-
erty were not approved then that portion of the tentative map would be
void and this entire procedure is at the sole risk of the subdivider
as provided for in the Subdivision Ordinance.
Chairman Norton inquired if the applicant understood the foregoing and
asked that this be clarified in the official record.
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
III. C. SD-672 - Continued
Commissioner Crisp stated that he ~as of' the opinion this
type of procedure would be in ~direct violation of the Sub-
division Ordinance and if the other members of the Commission
decided to act to approve this map he would have to abstain.
Commissioner O'Rorke indicated that his decision would be
to go ahead and approve the map.
The .Secretary stated 1) the City Attorney had stated it ..
would be legal to go ahead with approval and 2) the
Subdivision Committee Report could be amended to add
Condition 12 as follows: .:
12. Subject to completion of proceedings
under Change of Zoning C-107. "
After further discussion, Commissioner McFall moved,
seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Subdivision .,
Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SD-672,
Saratoga' Foothills Development, . be adopted , !'as amended,
and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-l", filed 6 March
1967) be approved subject to the conditions ;'set forth
in said report; motion carried unanimously with Co..R~.issioner
Crisp abstaining'. ~
Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
III. D. SDR-674 - I~st Valley Baptist Church, Allendale and Fruitvale Avenues -
Buildins Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued item 27 February 1967
Con~nissioner McFall advised that the applicant was still working with the
Director of Public Works on the. improvements r~quired with regard to this
building site and has requested that this matter be continued.
Chairman Norton so directed.
E. SDR-675 - Campbell Union High School, Prospect Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February .1967
~z~. Wade Hover attorney for the ppl'ca~t, was
, a 1 present and stated that
1) Conditions II-B, II-J, and II-K were still objectionable to his client
since the money was not availabe 2) the Street and Highway Code, Section 203,
states that if the school does not have the funds the local jurisdiction is'
responsible for the subject improvements and in other instances when the
school did not have .the money the City and the County worked together and'
paid-for the subject improvements 3) the school was prepared to pay for
only 20* of the 60t of street improvements required under Condition II-B
since the funds were more urgently needed to take care 'of the needs of
the students 4) not many of the residents in this area would be using
..' these particular roads and he had talked to people in! this area and they
did not approve of Condition 'II-B and 6) Condition ~I-Kwas, also,
objectionable due to the lack of funds and if a signal light must be put
at this intersection it should be done jointly by the City of Saratoga and'
the City of San Jose.
Chairman Norton 1) stated that subdividers were required to take care of
street improvements; therefore, schools should be required to do the same
2) inquired where the people driving their children to school would. go to
turn around if Condition II-J were not provided 3) advised that.the
Prospect Road beautification should be considered when discussing these
proposed conditions and 4) suggested that. Condition II-K of the Building
Site Committee Report should be modified to read as follows:
"Pay proportional cost of signal installation
on Prospect Road, opposite Lyle Drive, if
sho~n to be necessary by Engineering Traffic
Study and required by Director of Public Works
so that the location of the light will not be in question. ..-.:.
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At this time, Chairman Norton stated that this matter should be referred "-
to the City Council (since finances were involved) for them to work it '.
out with the City Attorney.
Mr. Hover agreed that this would be the best solution.
Commissioner Kasner stated that while he was interested in the legal
points mentioned by Mr. Hover he did not feel that too many of the
students that would be using this schoolc~ ~ould be children from
Saratoga and pointed out that anyone could ~id~:themselves of a traffic
problem by handing it to the City.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Co,xgaissioner Crisp, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR-675
be adopted, as amended in Condition II-K, and that the tentative map
(Exhibit "A", filed 7 February 1967) be approved subject to the conditions
set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hover advised that '~z~he ~n~uld like to remind the Planning Co~ission
of the legal technicalities involved with regard to Section 203 of the
Street and Highway Code.
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Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
III. E. SDR-675 - Continued
Chairman Norton explained that the Planning Commission had a limited
amount of time in which to act 0nm,application and suggested that
Mr. Hover discuss any further problems he might have with the City
Council and the City Attorney.
Mr. Hover then requested that A'241 (.Campbell Union High School District)
be heard at this time. '. '-
Commissioner Kasner explained that other people w&re waiting and the-
items had to be heard in the proper~ order listed on the agenda.
F. SDR-677 - George Coley, E1Camino Grande, Building Site Approval - ..
1 Lot
There was no one present to represent'Mr. Coley, but the Secretary
advised 1) the applicant had reviewed the proposed conditions earlier
and had expressed satisfaction with same and 2) the percolation studies ..
have not been completed by the Health Department, but.this. matter is
covered in the General Conditions stated in the Building Site Committee
Report. '.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Con~nisstoner Kellum, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR~677, ..,-j.
George Coley, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed
.23 February 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in ,.'
said report; motion carried unanimously.
G. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack's Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 2 Lots
~. Bohannon, engineer, was present to represent the applicant and expressed .~.
satisfaction with conditions of approval, but requested the right to ask for
reconsiderati0n'of Condition II-A.
Chairman.Norton suggested that Mr. Bohannon discuss Condition II-A with the
DireCtor of Public Works.
The Secretary then read the report submitted by the Santa Clara County
Health Department indicating that .sanitary sewers would be required for
these two 1.ors.
Chairman Norton advised Mr. Bohannon that:.l) approval of the Health
Department requirements were not. covered by the Building Site Committee
Report and.2) he would have to contact the Santa Clara County Health
Department with regard to aforementioned requirement.
Commissioner McFall referred to the note listed below Condition II-H and
stated that same should be deleted since it no longer applied.as shown
on Exhibit "A" in file SDR-678.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building
Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR-678 be adopted (as
modified to delete the note listed at the end of the Building Sit. e Committee i'.
Report) and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 24 February 1967) be
approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried
unanimously.
H. SDR-679 - Loren L. Maninger, Palomino Way - Building Site Approval.'- 1 Lot
The applicant's representative requested that an access off Pierce Road
be considered for this lot. :
FlanninM Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
III. H. SDR-679 - Continued
The Secretary explained that this lot is one created a long time ago
and approved previously under SDR-437...
Chairman Norton stated that approval could be granted at this time
and the applicant could submit a plan at a later date showing access
off Pierce Road.
Connissioner McFall moved, .seconded by Commissioner Kellum, ~that the
Building Site Committee. Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR-679
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibi. t "A" filed 27 February " '
1967) be approved subject to the conditi~ns set. forth. in said report';'.
motion carried unanimously. ...,~
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I. SDR-680 - Donald L,]epava~ Debbie.Lane - Buildinn Site .Approval - 4 Lots "'
Mr. Jim Kaiser, engineer, was present to represent the applicant and ..
protested Conditions II-B and II-G of the proposed conditions of approval.
He stated they did not object to putting in the street improvements ,
requested in Condition II-B, but felt that they should not have to
provide curbs and gutters since this was essentially not a collector
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street.
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Commissioner CriSp advised that this requirement had been"imposed"on"'
other applican,~s applying for Building Site Approval.
The Secretary expalined that the Director. of Public Works had included
this condition since he felt it would be beneficial to drainage.
Mr. Kaiser, stated that 1) the site is located-on a hilltop and water':'=."~
drains to public street and. 2) a side yard gutter would seem more feasible.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Building
Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR-680 be adopted and -"
that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 28 February 1967) be approved "
subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously.'~
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J. SDR-681 - Jack H. Platos Austin Way - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant was present and 1) inquired about the width requirements .... ,.
of the bridge mentioned in Condition II-A of the.'.Building..Site Committee '=..... ~'
Report of 13 March 1967 2) stated there would not be an access to Austin
Way as indicated in Condition II-A, but that the access would be to
Saratoga-Los Gatos Road and 3) expressed satisfaction with the proposed
conditions of.approval as otherwise stated in subject report. .' .:i
Chairman Norton directed the Building Site Committee Report Condition.:~II=A .....
paragraph 2....lines-1 and 2 .... be modified to read .as follows= ...~.. ~'!.
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"Or widen road paving on access to SaraCoga- :.. ~!"
'.. Los Gatos Road to 18e, 'using O&S on 6" base
between building site and Saratoga-Los Gatos
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Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
III. J. SDR-681 - Continued ..
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR,681, ~.
Jack H. Plato, be adopted, as modified, and that the tentative map
(Exhibit "A", filed 3 March 1967) be approved subject to the conditions
set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously.
K. SD-682..- M. L. Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Ga~os Road - Subdivision - 6 Lots
The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed
conditions of approval. ..
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Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Conunissioner Kellum, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SD-682 be
adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "'A", filed 7 March 1967)
be approved subject to the conditionsset forth in said report; motion
carried unanimously,
RECESS AND RECONVENE
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-241 - Prospect High School, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review -' ~'.
High School Buildin~ - Continued from 27 Febr,~ry 1967
Co,miissioner Kasner advised that final plans had not been submitted;
therefore, the Design Review Committee could not make a recommendation
for approval at this time. ..
Mr. Wade Hover, attorney, was present to represent the applicant and --:"'
stated 1)'that it was his understanding. thatali necessary exhibits
had been submitted 2) final drawings would'not be available until the ~"
time project is let out for bids and they would hesitate to. make any .. i'~
changes in the plans at that time and 3) could final approval be " . {..
granted at this time with the understanding that. final'plans would """'
be submitted at a later date.
The Secretary= stated 1) it was his understanding that the high:.'school i"'
was not ready to build at this time 2) he had explained to Mr. Russell
of the Campbell Union High School District that only preliminary approval '!'.:'
could be given on the basis of the maps that had been submitted and 3) final ".
plans would have .to be studied to see that adequate parking was provided
Commissioner Kasner stated that Final Design Approval could not be given . i.-:
until the final plans were submitted and studied by the Design Reveiw i"'
Committee. --!.:
On this basis, Chairman Norton directed A-241 continued to the'next reSular. [:'.'
B. A-242.- Rayne Soft Water, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review -
Identification Si=n - Continued from 27 February 1967 ~:"2
Commissioner Kasner :adviSed" that in addition to 'the.'Rayne'.:Soft Water sign
request there are two similar informal requests (A to Z Rental and Big Tree
Shopping Center) to be considered since all three proposals are related as.
far as interpreting the objectives of the.Zoning Ordinance as'stated in the'
Staff Report of 13 March 1967,
Planning COmmission Minutes'- 13...March 1967 -. Continued
IV. B. A-242 - Continued
Commissioner Kasner further advised that 1) the ordinance does not
specify physical location of sign.or specific size of sign 2) these
stores have a hardship since none of their buildings front directly
on the street 3) there is a possibility that there may be more appli-
cations for this type of sign and 4) perhaps each of the subject
applicants could apply for a Varianc~ and in this my each case could
be handled on its own individual merits.
Chairman Norton stated that he was in favor of the type of sign proposed
by the Big Tree Shopping Center, but objected to the'size.
Commissioner O'Rorke suggested that the three (3) members of the Design
Review Committee meet and work out a policy to follow with regard to this
type of sign.
After further discussion, Chairman Norton referred this matter to the Design
Review Committee and suggested that the applicants who cannot wait for a pol-
icy to be adopted should apply for a Variance with the understanding that it
may not be granted.
C. A-243 - C. T. Lindsay, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Identifi- cation Sign
Commissioner Kasner stated that these plans were not submitted in time for
the Design Review .Committee to review them prior to this meeting; therefore,.
they were not prepared to make a recommendation regarding same.
On this basis, Chairman NOrton directed this matter continued to the next
regular meeting and referred the matter to the Design Review Co~nittee for
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D. A-244 - Richard Bragunier, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Quito Home Decoratin~ Center
Commissioner Kasner advised that the only thing that really had to be
considered in this matter was the sign since there will be no real change
in the building.
After a brief discussion, Comnissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner
McFall, that preliminary design approval be granted A-Z44, Richard Bragunier
as shown on Exhibits "A", "B", and "C"; motion carried unanimously.
E. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Development of Commercial Center
The applicant and his architect, Mr. Warren Held, were present. Mr. Held
stated 1) this site would be divided up in a series of small shops to
include the existing store with the concept that it would tie in with the
nearby shopping center and other shops in the area, 2) the. design would
be a modernized Victorian with one and some two story buildings, 3) the
center had been designed to tie in with the proposed parking district,
and 4) the applicant would like preliminary approval so he could proceed
with leases since there were quite a number of people interested ~t this
time.
Commissioner O'Rorke inquired if perhaps the design of this building
might not be in contrast with the others in the area.
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Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
IV. E. A-245 - Continued
Mr. Held 'explained that the Victorian House already in existence on
property blended in'very nicely with the local design.
After further discussion, Commissioner Rasher moved, seconded by Commissioner
McFall, that preliminary design approval be granted in connection with A-245,
Virgil Herring, for the development of a."commercial center as shown on
Exhibit "A,; motion carried unanimously.
V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Chairman Norton observed that the minutes of the last Cit~ Council meeting had
been distributed and advised that he had nothing further to add.
VI.. NEW BUSINESS
A. SDR-613 - Columbus Founders Savings, Wardell Road - Request for Modification
of Conditions
The Secretary stated that the applicant had requested modification of
Condition 6 of the Subdivision Committee Report dated 28 February 1966·
since the subject subdivision does not have right-of-way over said road.. '~
The Secretary read the Staff Report of' 13 March 1967 recommending that
Condition 6 of the Subdivision Committee .Report of 28 February 1966 be
modified to not require improvement of the subject private right-of-way.
It was moved by Commissioner McFall and seconded by Commissioner Kasner
that the Staff Report of 13 March 1967'relative to SDR-613 be approved and
transmitted to the City Council as the recommendation of the Planning Com- '.
mission; motion carried unanimously. ':"
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. SDR-673..- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue
- Request for Modification of Conditions - Continued from
27 February 1967
The Secretary stated that the applicant had requested that this matter be "
continued to the next regular meeting.to allow the applicant time to work
out an acceptable proposal with regard to the drainage systemwith the
Director of Public Works.
Chairman Norton so directed.
B. SDR-598 - Joe N. Neville, Pierce Road - Request for Extension - Continued
from 27 February 1967
The Secretary explained that this was the applicanes first request for
extension.
After discussion, Commissioner McFall moved seconded by Commissioner
Kellum, that an extension of one (1) year be granted in connection with
SDR-598; motion carried unanimously.
C. SDR-665 - Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga Avenue - Request for -i
Modification of Conditions
The Secretary 2'i: stated that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting
modification of condition requesting side walks and. then recommended that
this matter be continued and referred to the Subdivision Committee for further
study.
Chairman Norton so directed.·
PlanninS Commission Minutes.- 13 March 1967 - Continued
VII. D~,~' C-80.~.'Clarence. Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Modification of Conditions and Additional Uses
Commissioner Kasner briefly reviewed this matter and stated that the
request had been made in a letter'submitted at the last meeting .
The applicant was present and stated 1) the proposed building would be a
separate building located near the end of the creek and would not be connected
to the other buildings in this center,2) the creek would be turned over
the County Flood Control as soon as a release could be obtained from t~Bank
of America-for same 3) the parking was adequate enough to allow the addition
of another building and he would not jeopordize the' welfare of his tenants.by
not providing enough parking.spaces.
After further discussion, Chairman Norton continued this matter to the next
regular meeting and directed the Secretary to publish a notice for an
Informal'Hearing.
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A'. WRITTEN
1. SDR-544 - Charles C. Wynn, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for. Extension
The Secretary explained the'Planning Commission, under the recent
revision of the Map Act, did not have the authority to extend this "-
application further because of a previous extension.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the .'
request for extension be denied in connection with .SDR-544; motion
carried unanimously,
2. SDR-619 - Thomas B. Fryer, Saratoga Hills Road - Request for Extension
The Secretary read a co~msmnication requesting an extension of one (1) ..!
year in connection with SDR-619 and recommended that the extension he
granted. ..,
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Co,~-~ssioner Kasner, that an
extension of one (1) year be granted in connection with'SDR-619;
motion carried unanimously. ,.
3. REQUEST FROM MR. GARROD
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Vince S. Carrod, Agricultural
Consultant, requesting that subject parcels listed. in letter be
placed in the agricultural preserve or in an alternate recreational
preserve..
Chairman directed this matter be referred to the General Plan Committee
for study at the time of the Major General Plan Review.
4. SDR-618 - Jordan M. PennoyerI Fierce Road - Request for Extension
The Secretary read a communication requesting an extension of one (1)
year in connection with SDR-618.
Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that an r
extension of one .(1)'.'year be granted in' connection with SDR-618;.
motion carried unanimously. "
PlanninS.Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued
VIII. B. ORAL
1. Commissioner Crisp stated he wanted to express to Commissioner Kellum,
who is leaving the Commission and moving_to' Carmel, his appreciation
for the fine job that he performed while serving on the Commission.
Chairman Norton stated that he .intends to draft a letter to Cor~issioner
Kellum stating the Commission's gratitude for the good Job he has done
in the past and how his participation will be missed in the future.
Commissioner Kellum stated that it has been a pleasure to serve with
the members of the Commission and expressed his regret at leaving.
"~"'-' 2'.'~.]=: Guests'.:~
The Chairman acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councihnan
Burry, Mesdames Owen and Sims of the Good Goverrenen~.:.: Group, and Mesdames
'Duffy and Ottenberg of the League of Women;',Voters. He, also, expressed
appreciation to Ruth Owen for the coffeee served at recess.'-.. "'
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Norton.'declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.Mo
Respectfully submitted,
Stanley M. Walker ,. Secretary
Saratoga Planning Commission
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