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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-1967 Planning Commission Minutes (2) S~MARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIMe: Monday, 13 March 1967, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular M~eting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL '. Present: Commissioners Crisp, Kasner, Kellum, McFafl; Norton and O'Rorke. Absent: Commissioner Johnson B. MINUTES ,. Commissioner Kasner 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 ~n question" and insert: "properties at both the northerly and Southerly ends of the C-S Zone on the west side of Highway 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 and" 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 insert the following: "at Commissioner Kellum's suggestion, the prior action was rescinded by unanimous consent and there was further discussion."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. -1~ Planning 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 leeping 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 Report 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 Kasner, that the public hearing on UP-124 be closed; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner McFall~moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the SUaff Report of 13 March, 1967 relative to UP-124 be approved, subject to modifica- tion stated above, and the Use Permit be granted; motion carried unanimously. -2- Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued D. UP-12~ - 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 limitedi There was no one else present who wished to comment on this matter. Commissioner McFali suggested that the applicant submi~ 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 meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. E. UP-126 - Brown & Kauffmann, Inc., Ingrid Court and Eric Drive - 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~maunication ~iled by Merle H. and Dorothy Barton, Ingrid Court, in opposition to the proposed Use Permit. WilliamDriscoll, 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 the 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 Cris~ 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. -3- 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, is adjacent ~nd.~.~.: 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. Chairman 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 wished 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-1-40,O00" (Single Family Residential) to "R-I-20,000" (Single Family Residential) The public hearing on C-105 was opened at 8:23 PoM. 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 st~t'ed'.that there had been some questions in his mind regarding the zoning along this strip. Mr. Nestor B~rrett, Planning ~onsultant, was present to represent the applicant and advised that:'the sale~; of level land with single family residential homes is becoming extremely difficult especially if they front 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-1-40,00C zoning since it does not lend itself very well to single family homes.on acre lots. Mr. Cliffor~ Feak, homeowner on Ailendale 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 conformante 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. Mr. A. L. Hansen, 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 in a residential neighborhood. -4- Plannin~ ConLmission 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-I-40,000 ' zone. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:39 P.M.) directed C-105 continued to the next regular meeting and refe=red 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 hWd 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 Committee 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 ~he 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. Planning. Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued III. C. SD-672 - Continued Commissioner Crisp stated that he was of' the opinion this type of procedure would be in ~irect violation of the Sub- division Ordinance and if the other members of the Co-~!ssion i- 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 ~s follows: 12. Subject to completion of proceedings under Change of Zoning C-107. After further discussion, Commissioner M~Fall: 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-I"· filed 6 March . " 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion= carried unanimously with Co ..... issioner Crisp abstaining'. ~.. Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued III. D. SDR-674 - West Valley Baptist Church, Allendale and Fruitvale Avenues - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued fr~n 27.February 1967 {" Commissioner McFall advised that the applicant was still working with the i' Director of Public Works on the improvements required 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 Mr. Wade Hover, attorney for the ppl'caht, was a · 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 responsible for the subject improvements and in other instances when the school did not have the money the City and the CountX worked together and' paid for the subject improvements 3) the school was prepared to pay for only 20' of the 60' 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 II-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 schooI 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 Comittee Report should be modified to read as follows: .' "Pay proportional cost of signal installation on Prospect Road, opposite Lyle Drive, if shown to be necessary by Engineering Traffic Study and required by Director of Public Works." so that the location of the light will not b~ in question. """:- 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 schoold would be children from Saratoga and pointed out that anyone could rid,.thomselves of a traffic problem by handing it to the City. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner 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 ~:he would like to remind the Planning Co~ission . of the legal technicalities involved' with regard to Section 203 of the Street and Highway Code. .w. 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 on a~=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 were waiting and the items had to be heard in the properda 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 Co~m,issioner Kellum, that the " Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative to SDR-677, :.'.i George Coley, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A'.', filed ""i 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 - Buildins Site Approval - 2 Lots Mr. Bohannon, engineer, was present to represent the applicant and expressed satisfaction with conditions of approval, but requested the right to ask for reconsideration'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 lots. 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 Site Committee 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,~. Manin~er, Palomino Way - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant's representative requested that an access off Pierce E~ad be considered for this lot. "' ' ~.~ .. ... '.'r :'.' r.i:'{,' .' '.:2'.";~(~ .,. Flannin~ 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-43F,.. Chairman Norton stated that approval could be granted at this time "" and the applicant .could submit a plan at a later date showing access ... I.' off Pierce Road. Conraissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, z: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 conditions set' forth-in said report; '-, mot i on carr ied. unanimous ly. I. SDR-680 - Donald Lievava~ Debbie Lane - Buildin~ 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 street. Commissioner Cr'tsp advised that this requirement had been imposed"'0n. other applicanus 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. J. SDR-681 - Jack H. Plato, Austin ~qay - 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.'.'Build!ng :Site Committee' =!"U'. ':;~' Report of 13 March 1967 2) stated there would not be an access to Austin' " Way as indicated in Condition IT-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:,.TI-A .... paragraph 2.; .lines .1 and 2 .... be modified to read as follows: .. "Or widen road paving on access to Saratoga- !.. . ' Los Gatos Road to 18' -using O&S on 6", base r ,= .. between buildin~ site and Saratoga-Los C, atos Road." . Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued 'III. J. SDR-681 - Continued Commissioner McFall moved, seconded Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative Jack H. Plato, be adopted, as modified, and that the (Exhibit "A", filed 3 March 1967) be approved subject set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. K. SD-682 .... M. L. Hiatt~ SaratoHa-Los Ga~os Road - Subdivision -'6 Lots The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kellum, that the Building Site Committee Report of 13 March 1967 relative adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit be approved subject to the conditionss~t forth.in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE IV. DESIGN REVIE~ A. A-241 - Prospect High School, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review High School Buildin~ - Continued from 27 Febr~uar~ 1967 Commissioner Kasner advised that final plans had not been submitted; therefore, the Design Review Committee could not make a recommendation for approval at this time. PEr. ~ade Hover, attorney, was present to represent the applicant and stated 1) .that it was his understanding that all 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 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 was not ready to build at this time 2) he had explained of the Campbell Union High School District that only preliminary approval could be given on the basis of the maps tha~ had been submitted and 3) final plans would have =o be studied to see that adequate parking was provided, Commissioner Kasner stated that Final Design Approval could not be given until the final plans were submitted and studied.by 'the Design Reveiw. Committee. On this basis, Chairman Norton directed A-241 continued to t~e 'next regular meeting. B. A-242.- Rayne Soft ~ater, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identifica=ion SiSn Commissioner Kasner ··advised' that in addition to 'the.'Rayne':Soft ~ater 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 SEaff Report of 13 }~rch 1967, -10- 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 Variance and in this way 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 vith 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 Committee for ........................ review ....................... .D. A-244 - Richard Bragunier, Cox Avenue - l~reliminary Design Review - quito Home Decorating Center Commissioner Kasner advised that the only thing that really had to be considered in this matter was the sign since there w~ll be no real change in the building. After a brief discussion, Connissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that preliminary design approval be granted A-244, Richard Bragunier as shown on Exhibits "A", "B", and "C"; motion carried unanimously. I"' E. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review -' Development of Commercial Center The applicant and his architect, Mr. Warren Heid, were present. 'Mr. Heid 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 at this time. Commissioner 0'Rorke inquired if perhaps the design of this building might not be in contrast with the others in the area. Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued IV. E. A-245 - Continued Mr. Heid 'explained that the Victorian House alreadyin existence on this· 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,'~comme~alal center as shown on Exhibit "A"; motion carried unanimously. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT '· Chairman Norton observed that the minutes of the last City 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 reconnending 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 Rasher 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 app,licant had requested that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting..to allow the applicant time to work out an acceptable proposal w~th regard to the drainage system with 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 Modification of Conditions The Secretary ']~ 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 Connnittee for further study. Chairman Norton so directed. -12- Planning Commission Minutes - 13 March 1967 - Continued VII. D~.~' C-80i~.'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 i' to the other buildings in this center,2) the creek would be turned over to' 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 Extensio- The Secretary read a communication requesting an extension of' one (1) year in connection with SDR-619 and recommended that the extension be .' granted. "' Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that an extension of one (i) 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. Garrod, 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 Comm{ttee i- for study at the time of the Major General Plan Review. .{. 4. SDR-618 - Jordan M. Penno~er~ Pierce Road - Request for Extension The Secretary read ~ communication requesting an extension of one (1) year in connection with SDR-618 Commissioner Kellummoved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that an extension of one .(1)'.year be granted in connection with SDR-618; motion carried unanimously. -13- Planning 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 Commissioner Kellum stating the Con~nission'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 wit~ the members of the CommisSion and expressed his regret at leaving. "'~!~. 2'.l.7:"'Guests .' The Chairman acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman Burry, Mesdames Owen and Sims of the Good Government. i': Group, and Mesdames Duffy and Ot~enberg of the League of Women:..Voters. He, also, expressed. appreciation to Ruth Owen for the coffeee. served at recess.' .. IX. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. .. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Walker, Secretary S~ratoga Planning Commission | i' .. CI~I~' OF SAIhiTOGA PLANNING COmmISSION AGENDA TIMEi' 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 B. MINUTES II. 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 27 February 1967 , .. B. UP-123 - Robert L. Schaeffer, Sobey Road - Request for Use Permit for the. Keeping of One (~) Horse ,% ContinUed ~rom.27 February 1967 C. UP-124.- Claude T. Lindsay, Inc;, Fredricksburg Drive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales Office D. UP-125 - Donald McConnell, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit for Car Wash with Gasoline Sales E. UP-126 - Bro'.m & Kauffmann, Inc., ingrid Court and Eric Drive - Request· for Use Permit for Model Home Sales Office .. F. UP-127 - Gene C. Buthenuth, Paiomino Way - Request for Use Permit for the KeeDing of Two (2) Horses G. C-105 - George W. Day Company, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-20.,.O00" (Single Family Residential) III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-669 - Frank Pringle, Canyon View Drive·- Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 B. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 C. SD-672 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Cox and Cumberland - Subdivision - 41 Lots - Continued from 27 February 1967 D. SDR-674 - West valley Baptist Church, Allendale & Fruitvale Avenues - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 E. SDR-675 - Campbell Union·High School, Prospect Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 F. SDR-677 - George Co.ley, El Camino Grande, Building Site Approval - 1 Lot G. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack's Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 2 LOts H. SDR-679 - Loren L. Maninger., Pa!0m~no Way - Building. Si. te Approval - 1 Lot I. SDR-680 ~ D_ona~d Liepave, Deb~ie Lane - Building Si~.e. Approval - 4 Lots· -1- planning Commission Agenda - 13 March 1967 - Continued III. J. SDR-881.- Jack Ito Plato, Austin Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot K. SD-682 - M. L. Hiatt, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Subdivision - 6 Lots IV. DESIGI, I REVIEW A. A-241 - Prospect High School, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review - High School Buildin8 - Continued frqm 27 February 1967 B. A-242_ - Rayne Soft Water, Sara~oga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design ,Review - Identification SiBn - Continued from 27 February 1967 C. A'243 - C. T. Lindsay, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Identi- fication SiSn . D." .A-.244 - Richard Bragunier, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - .q.uito Home Decorating Center E. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Development of Commercial Center V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-613 - Columbus Founders Savings, Wardell Road - Request for Modification of Conditions VII. OLD BUSINESS A." SDR-673 - Church of J.esus Christ· of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Request for Modification of Conditions - Continued from 27 February 1967 B. SDR-598 - Joe N. Neville, Pierce Road - Request for Extension - Continued from 27 February 1967 C. SDR-665 - Westhope Presb. yterian Church, Saratoga Avenue -·Request for. Modification of Conditions .... D. C-8.0 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyyale'Road - Reques~ for Modifi- .c. atio.n.of Conditions ,.a.nd Ad.d. itipnal. Uses ..... VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-544 - Charles C. Wynn, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request· for Extension 2. SDR-619 - Thomas B. Fryer, Saratoga Hills Road - Request for Extension B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT -2- C~'TI OF SAPu%TOGA PLANNING CO~MiSSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, 13 March 1967, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers,.Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting ,~v****~****~, I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL B. MINUTES II. PUBLI~ HEARINGS A. UP-120 - Sisters of Notre Dame. de Namur, Norton Road - Request for Use Permit for Construction of New Novitiate Facilities - Continued from 27 Febru~r~ 1967 . B. UP-123 - Robert L. Schaeffer, Sobey Road - Reques~ for Use Permit for the Keeping of One (!) Horse ,- Continped ~rom 27 Feb. ruary 1967 C. UP-124 - Claude T.' Lindsay, Inc~, Fredricksburg Drive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales.Office D. UP-125 - Donald McConnell, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit for Car Wash with Gasoline Sales E. UP-126 - Bro-.m & Kauffmann, Inc., ingrid CoUrt and Eric Drive - Request for Use Permit for Model Home Sales OffiCe F. ~P-127 - Gene C. Buthenuth, Palomino Way - Request for Use Permit. for the Ke~pin~ of Two (2) Horses G. C-105 - George W. Day Company, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-I-40,000" ('Single Family Residential) to "R-1-20~000" (~in~le Family Residential) IlI. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-669 - Frank Pringle, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 B. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 C. SD-672 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, cox and Cumberland ~ Subdivision - 41 Lots - Continued from 27 February 1967 D. SDR-674 - West Valley Baptist Church, Allendale & Fruitvale Avenues - p~ildin8 Site App[oval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 February 1967 E. SDR-675 - Campbell Union High School, Prospect Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 Febr~ar~ 1967 F. SDR-677 - ~eor~e ColeUs' E1Camino Grande~ Building Site Approval - 1 Lot G.' SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox~ Jack~s Road - BuildinS Site Approval - 2 Lots H. SDR-679 - Loren L. Manin~er.~ Pal?m!no Wa~.- Building. Site Approval -'l'Lot I. SDR-680 - Donald Liepard, Debbie Lane - Build~n~ Site Approval - 4 Lots -1- Planning Commission Agenda - 13 March 1967 - Continued III. J. SDR-681 - _Ja.ck !to Plato, Austin Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot K. SD-682 - M. Lo Hiatt, Saratoga-Los G~tos Road - Subdivision - 6 Lots IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-241 - Prospect High SChool, Prospect Avenue - Final Design Review - High School Bull.din5 - Continued from 27 February 1967 B. A-242 - Rayne Soft Water, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Identification Sign - Continued from 27 February 1967 C. A-243 - C. T. Lindsay, Inc., Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - Identi- fication Sign . .. D." A-244 - Richard Bragunier, Cox Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - quito Home Decoratin~ Center E. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Review - Development of Commercial Center V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR-613 - Columbus Founders Savings, Wardell Road - Request for Modification of Conditions 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 B. SDR-598 - Joe N. Neville, Pierce Road - Request for Extension - 'Continued from 27 February 1967 C. SDR-665 - Westhope Presb, yterian Church, Saratoga Avenue - Request for. Modification of Conditions .... D. C-8. q - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-SunnyVale Road - Request for Modifi- Cation of Conditions and Add, iti.onal. Uses .......... VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SDR-544 - Charles C. Wynn, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Extension. 2. SDR-619 - Thomas B. Fryer, Saratoga Hills Road - Request for Extension B. ORAL IX. ADJOURNMENT -2-