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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-1967 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SUMMARY OF MIN~JTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION TIME: Monday, 10 April 1967, 7:30 PoM PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present:.Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Kasner, McFall, Norton, O'Rorke and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINIFEES Commissioner McFall moved , .- seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the reading of the minutes of 10 April '1967 be waived and that the minutes be approved sub- ject to the following corrections: page 3....paragraph 3.. .line 2.. .delete: "same" and insert: "a permit for one horse only and not for two." page 3.. .paragraph .6.. .line 5.. .add: "and the request for two (2) horses be denied" page 5.. .paragraph 9.. .line 1.. .change: "Dr. McHale" to: "Dr. McKell" page 6.. .paragraph i2.. .line 1.. .change: "Subdivision Committee" to: "Variance Committee" page 7.. .paragraph 12.. .line 2.. .delete: "Conditional Zoning" and insert: "denial without prejudice of Changes of Zoning" page 7.. .paragraph'13.. .line 1 . .delete:· "Cond itiona 1 Zoning" and insert: "denial without prejudice of Changes of Zoning" Planning Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued I. B. MINUTES - Continued page 8.. .paragraph 3.. .line 1.. .delete: "revised" and insert: '·'new" line 2~ . .delete: "and the required parking" page 11.. ~paragraph 10.. .line 3.. .add: "recommending d~nial of the request for modification Of ·conditions"; motion carried unanimously. 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 March 1967 The continued ·hearing on this request ms not resumed at this time since nothing· further had been added to the file and there was no one present who wished to comment with regard to this application. Commissioner McFall advised that the applicants and their representative, Mr. " Hollis Logue, were still studying the alternate cost estimates for the improve- ment of Bohlman Road and recommended that'this matter be continued to the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. B. C-105 - George W. Day Construction, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-I-20,000" (SinRle Family Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967 The continued hearing on C-105 was not re-opened at this ·meeting. Commissioner McFall explained that a revised map showing the necessary information needed to prepare a recommendation with regard to this matter would be submitted by the applicant, before the next regular meeting on 24 April 1967. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed C-105 continued until the meeting on 24 April 1967. C. C-106 - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-3,000" (Multiple Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967 The continued hearing on C-106 was not resumed at this time. Commissioner McFall .. advised that the Subdivision Committee had met with the applicant and are now awaiting the submission of specific information relative to this matter. There was no one present .who wished to comment with regard to this request. Chairman Norton directed C-106 continued to the next regular meeting on 24 April " 1967. -2- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II. D. V-291 - John L. Terry, Woodbank Way - Request for Variance in Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from 27 March 1967 The continued hearing on V-291 w-as resumed at 7:44 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and stated that a detailed map, show- ing the exact location of the stable and corral and the trees that would · be removed if the setback requirements were met, had been submitted by the applicant. Mr. Terry was present but stated that he ·had no further comment at this time. . There was no one else present who wished to speak with regard to this .matter. Commis'sioner Johnson read the report of the Variance Committee'relative to V-291, recommending denial on the'basis that "the only possible hard-· ship incurred would be the removal of two orchard trees of which there are many". Commissioner Johnson advised that the Variance Committee report should be amended to read "two additional trees" in paragraph 3. . .line 2. Commissioner O'Rorke stated that the City still maintained 'its present· policy with regard to preserving trees, but in this case thirty (30) odd trees would remain in the orchard surrounding the proposed stable and corral. After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on V-291 be closed; motion carried un- animously and the hearing was closed at 7:48 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Crisp and seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the Variance Committee Report of 10 April 1967 relative to V-291, John L. Terry, be approved, as amended, and that the Variance be denied since the required findings could not be made; motion carried unanimously. E. C-80 - Clarence Nea.le,.Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Infornk~l. Hearing on Request to Add Additional Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning - Continued from 27 March 1967 The continued hearing on C-80 was resumed at 7:49 P.M. .The Secretary briefly reviewed this matter and advised that nothing further had been added to the file. The applicant, Mr. Neale, was present and stated he wou].d prefer to reserve his Comments until after the reports relative to this matter had been read. Commissioner McFall read the Staff Report prepared jointly with the Sub- division Committee, recommending that this request for s~dditional uses be denied and' any increase in the existing building square footage or the addition of a~y new building to the property be disapproved. He then read the report of the Planning Director reviewing Mr. Neale's development from the standpoint of·compliance with conditions imposed and plans sub- mitted under his various applications. Planning Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II. E. C-80 - Continued The applicant then made the following comments: 1. The State of California and the County of Santa Clara had issued him an Encroachment Permit for the use of the 35 foot area (loCated between the embankment and the roadway) for parking.. 2. The State of California and the County of Santa Clara had requested that the 'landscaping on the property belonging to the State be postpone~ since there is a drainage in-let located here that would be obstructed by shrubbery. 3. A key shop had been maintained in the old Barn; · ' therefore, the Mil~t-ich Key Shop should be~considered a legal use. 4. The Planning Commission .was inconsistent in! their interpretation and application of the Zoning Ordi- nance, particularly in reference to parking and claimed that he.provided more.parking than.~ny other business in Saratoga. 5. Many times people park at Neale's Hollow and then walk to the Village to do their shopping or they go to visit tenants in the adjacent apartment build ing. 6. He had been in contact with a chartered sight-seeing bus service that would make a Single stop daily in .. Saratoga (at Neale's Hollow) during the summer months if the necessary conveniences for a stop-over station could be arranged. 7. Several of the tenants from the adjacent apartment building drive sports. cars and when they are on the right-of-way going through his property they drive at a speed which is unsafe especially for the elderly customers who shop at the center. ..! .. 8. The parking spaces referred to in the report were incorrectly marked at a time when he (Mr. Neale) was not present and they will be remarked as specified in the report. 9.In closing he stated .that, he felt, that his requests were in conformance with the Zonipg Ordinance. -4- ~lanning Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II, E. C-80 - Continued . Chairman Norton explained that 1) certain concessions with respect to parking have 'had to be made until the formation of the proposed Village Parking District is accomplished 2)' Mr. Neale's parcel is zoned 'Conditional Commercial with limited uses and now it must be maintained as such and 3) the Zoning Ordinance is complicated,· but the Planning Commission endeavors to enforce it as fairly as. possible. Commissioner O'Rorke suggested that Mr. Neale be given a copy of each of the reports read by Commissioner McFalI so that he may study them and then return at a later date to discuss the various items mentioned in the report with the Commission.-. Mr. Bob Ewing, member of the Chamber of Commerce and local merchant, was present inquired why the Garcia request (Retail Specialty Shopping .. Center) was considered and recommended to the City Council for approval by the Planning Commission. L'~ when Mr. Neale is not able to get additional uses for his development. Chairman Norton explained that it was the intent of the Planning Commission to upgrade the entire· area where the Garcia property is located since it is one of the entrances to the Cit~whereas~ Mr. Neale's property is bordering a residential area. He further explained that when an application is being studied the Planning Commission must consider what affect·it would have on the City as a whole rather than the advantages that· would be gained by an individual. Mr. Bastianelli, owner of Brookside Glen Apartments adjacent to Neale's Hollow, was present and stated he was not opposed to the applicant.~s proposal as long as it does not affect the County easement and his right- of-way. Commissioner Smith inquired of the applicant how, if he remarked his parking spaces to the widths required, would he be able to.realize the same number of parking spaces. Mr. Neale explained that an area in the rear'Of his property has never been landscaped or black topped and by'.using this he could supply any additional space needed for parking. He then requested that this matter be continued to the meeting on 8 May 1967 to allow him time to consider all points men- tioned in the reports. In view·of the foregoing, Chairman Norton (8:28 P.M.)'directed C-80 continued to the meeting on 8 May 1967. Planning Conunission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II. F. Ordinance NS-3.15 -·Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3, which Amendment would add Certain Provisions to Secfion 14.7 Relating to Exceptions to Side Yard Requirements, and Amending· Section 14.3 in Relation to Non-Conforming Sites by Reason of Width - Continued from 27 March 1967 The continued hearing on this proposed amendment (Ordinance NS-3.15) was re-opened at 8:29 P.M. The Secretary stated there was nothing new in the file.· Chairman Norton briefly reviewed this proposed ordinance. . There was no one in the audience who wished to comment with regard to this matter. Commissioner McFall stated that it was his recommendation, with full concurrence of the Subdivision Committee, that this matter be taken off the agenda and that all further action with regard to same be terminated. At 8:30 P.M. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the public hearing for."this proposed amendment .be closed;..motion carried unanimously. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the proceedS'=.'.': .... ings"-.on :',thiS'.!.: proposed amendment.be abandoned'and that the Planning Department be directed to interpret the zoning laws as stated in the'Zoning Ordinance and as instructed by the City Attorney with regard to the items mentioned in subject '. amendment; motion carried unanimously. G. UP-130 - R~ B. Beers, Sobey Road - Request for Use Permitriot the Keeping of One (1) Horse The public hearing on UP-130 was opened at 8:36 P.M. The Secretary advised that Notices of Hearing had been mailed and read a communication from Mr. & Mrs. Brookman filed in support of this application. CommiSsioner O'Rorke stated that the applicant had notified him 'that he could not be in attendance at this meeting. There w-as no' one else present who wished to comment with ~egard to this matter. Chairman Norton (8:39 P.M.) directed UP-130 continued to the next regular meet- ing and .referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report at that time. H. V-292 - Rayne Soft Water, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in 'Connection with Sign Location The public. hearing on V-292 was opened at 8:40 P.M. The Secretary advised that .. Notices of Hearing had been mailed and no written. communications had been received'. He then briefly reviewed this application. The applicant was present to further explain the need for the requested Variance.' There was no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this matter. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:30 P.M.) directed V-292 continued until the next regular' meeting and referred the matter.to the Variance Committee for study and a report at that time. PlanninS Commission Minutes 10 April 1967 - Continued II. H. 'V-292 - Continued Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance Committee, made an appointment with .the applicant for an on-site inspection at 8:30 A.M., Saturday, 15 April 1967. .. I. C-71'- Ma~n~ar Investment Company, Walnut Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000 P-C" (Multi-Residential Planned Community) The public hearing on C-71 was opened at 8:43 P.M. The Secretary stated that a Notice of Hearing had been published and briefly reviewed this application. He then read communications from MrS. Mary Ruth. Owens of Victor Place, Arthur L. Cooley, M.D. of Squirrel Hollow Lane and Pray and Elbrecht, attorneys for Mr.' Bastianelli, filed in opposition to this change of zoning. Mr. Herbert Resner was present to represent the applicant and stated: 1) A smilar application was before the Commission about two (2) years ago.and was.considered impractical. by the applicant due to the required construction of retaining walls at a cost of $135,000. The new plans show the buildings set back from the creek so.that retaining walls will not be essential. 2) The previous approved request had been fo~ R-M-5,000 PC .Zoning and allowed for the construction of 34 units. The new request is for R-M-3,000 PC Zoning with the construc- tion of 66 units, but using less land by having five to six family units per structure rather than the three previously approved. The reason for the new request is that the 34 units with R-M-5,000 PC.is economically unfeasible. 3) In any event when Flood Control improvements · ' get under way on Saratoga Creek a concrete channel placed down the creek will eliminate the necessity of expensive re~aining walls. 4) The applicant has a Resolution that permits him right-of-way over Mr. Bastianelli's property (Brookside Glen Apartments). 5). One of the previous owners of the Maxmar property, Mr. Lee, had exchanged one right-of-way for another as explained in the memorandum of 7 October 1964. 6) The development is still designed for occupancy by people past fif.~y(50) years of age. 7) The general opinion seems to be that this type of development is needed in Saratoga and the best loca- tion would 'be near the downtown area,.but the-people objecting seem to feel (and understandably so) it should not impose on anyone's privacy. 8)The rentals on these units will be approximately $250.00 depending upon the size of the unit. 9).These units are built together, but will be maintained as separate structures. Planning Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II.u I. Ci71 - Continued Commissioner McFall stated that this plan does not conform with the present Planned Community Ordinance. The Secretary advised that hd had'discussed this matter with the City Attorney and had been advised that to avoid complications with regard to the Planned Community Ordinance this application could be changed to strict Multiple Zoning. Mr. H. j. Oberhaus of Alta Vista AVenue was present and stated that even if the problem with regard to Arbelec~e Lane is resolved the increase in traffic, with these additional units, will still present problems. Mr. Bastianelli, Brookside Glen Apartments, stated that the right-of-way agreement worked out with Mr. Stern (former owner of Brookside Glen Apart- ments) was not legal. He then stated that since the applicant for a Change' of Zoning must be the ownerand since this particular property had been .repossessed by the Dollar Savings and Loan Company how was it possible for Mr. Resner to file this application. Mr. Resner explained that he had a contract with the Dollar Savings and. .. .. Loan Company by which they owned the larger portion of this property and .................... i ..................he (Mr. Resner) maintained ownership of the two smaller parcels. .' . Mr. Clarence Neale, local merchant, was present and stated that 1) this '- type of community is needed in Saratoga 2) this development would enhance the appearance of the entire area and 3) he felt this would attract desirable citizens. .. ; Mrs. Dorothy Hilbrecth, Victor Place, was present and stated she did not like'the idea of having this sort of development almost in her back yard. " Mr. Wilbur Worden of Squirrel Hollow Lane, was present and stated that he did not object to the previous application, but felt that this plan would be completely unacceptable. 'After discussion, Chairman Norton (9:15 P.M.) directed C-71 continued to the next regular meeting and referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee for study. J. UP-128 - John L. Terry, Woodbank Way - Request for Use Permit for the Keeping ';- of One (1) Horse - Continued from 27 March 1967 The public hearing on UP-128 was resumed at 9:16 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and advised that nothing further had. been added to the file. '. The applicant was present but stated that he-had no further comment at this time. There was no one else present who wished to comment with regard to this application. .' The Secretary then read the Staff Report pertaining to UP-128, recon~nending that the Use Permit be granted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of Ordinance NS-3, Section 16.6 Planning Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued II.'. J. UP-128 - Continued Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the public hearing on UP-128 be closed; motion carried unanimously and the hearing was closed at 9:18 P.M.. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded. by Commissioner Kasner, that the Staff Report of 10 April 1967 relative to. UP-128 be approved and that the Use ..Permit be gran. ted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of Ordinance NS-3,.Section 16.6; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE III'. BUILD%NG SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-674 - West Valley Baptis=C~urch, Allendale and Fruitvale Avenues - · . Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 ~rch 1967 Commissioner McFall advised that the new plan had not been made available to the Subdivision Committee in time for study prior to ~his meeting and recommended that this matter be continued. Chairman Norton so directed. B. SD-684 - C.. T. LindsaT~ Inc.~ Cox Avenue - Subdivision - 54 Lots Mr. Jim Kaiser, engineer from MacKay and Somps~ was present to represent the applicant and expressed satisfaction with proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner McFall moved,. seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 27 March 1967 relative to SD-684 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 27 March 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-685 -.Dr. Michael D. Kowitz,'Pike Road - BuildinS Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner McFall advised that the Subdivision Committee was not yet prepared ..... to make a recommendation in connection with this application and suggested that same be continued until the meeting of 24 April 1967. On this basis, Chairman Norton directed SDR-685 continued to the next regular meeting. D. SD-686 - Starlite Homes, Pierce Road - Subdivision - 69 Lots Mr. Jim Kaiser, MacKay and Somps, was present to represent the applicant and questioned Conditions 10 (pertaining to topsoil on all cut and fill areas), 14.(relative to final'approval of Lots 46 to 67) and 15 (concerning revision of alignment of West Valley Drive). He then suggested that .1) since the grade on this property was quite level Condition 10 be amended to read "as specified by soils g' eer" 2) Condition 14 should be amended to read "No final approval en in of final map on Lots 46 to 67" and 3) Condition 15 should not be included.since this condition has alreadybeen met. Planning Commission'c-.: Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued III'~.=.7;D.' SD1686 - Continued " On this basis, Chairman Norton directed that Condition 10 be amended to " read "as approved by Director of Public Works" and recommended that Condi- tion 14 be amended to read as suggested by Mr. Kaiser. He further stated that since ·Condition 15 had already been complied with there is no reason " to remove it from the report. Commissioner McFall inquired of the applicant if there were any plans to'develop any facilities other than the ones shown on the map. Mr. McInerny, President of Starlite Homes, was present and stated they .. planned no facilit,ies other than the ones shown on the map. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 10 April 1967 relative to SD-686 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 27 March 1967) be approVed subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-246 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Final Design Review - Church Buildings Commissioner O'Rorke briefly reviewed this application and then requested that the Secretary give a report on the status of this application. The Secretary advised that this application· had not been granted preliminary design approval but all the plans required for final approval had been submitted' by the applicantts representatives. Mr. Ai Hansen, Dolphin Drive, was. present and 1) stated that he had not·been notified that this matter would be considered for 'final approval at this meet-' ing and 2) requested that this matter be continued to allow him ample time to study the proposed-plans. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting on 24 April 1967. !' V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT [. .Commissioner Kasner gave a brief report on discussion and action at the City i" Council meeting on 5 April 1967 and noted that the high light of the evening was the appointment of Mr. James R. Huff to the position of City Clerk-Administrator. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. C-86 - Neil K. Chase~ Saratoga Avenue - Request for Extension r. The Secretary read a communication from Mr. P. L. Merrick, current property· owner, requesting an extension of time in connection with C-86. Commissioner Crisp advised that· this was a parcel zoned Conditionally for apartments and stated that there could be problem relating to the road with regard to adequate ingress and egress. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Planning Commission-..'.' recommend to the City Council that an extension be granted in connection with C-86 for a period of one year from present da~e of expiration; motion carried unanimously. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued VI. NEW BUSINESS B. C-'83 - Starlite Homes (formerly Hamilton Development), Pierce Road - Request for Extension The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and then read a communication requesting an extension of one (1) year in connection with C-83. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded· by Commissioner Crisp, that the Planning Commission recommend to 'the City Council that an extension be granted in connec' tion with C-83 for a period of one year from present date of expiration; motion carried unanimously. C. .SDR-678..- Dr. John E. Coxm Jack's Road - Request for Modification of Conditions CommisSioner McFall advised that the applicant'·s representative had met with the S~bdivision Committee to discuss the required improvement of the access road relative to SDR-678 and had requested that. this matter be continued to allow him to work out an alternate plan with the Director of Public Works. Mr. G. C. McKinney, present to represent the applicant, stated that 1) this is a private driveway rather than a. public street 2) there is only a 20' easement to work with on one side and a slope off into the canyon on the other .side 3) the present driveway about occupies the remaining space and 4) the amount of the inspection seems to be excessive. .. In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed SDR-678 continued to the next regular meeting on 24 April 1967. D. SD-607 - Douglas P. Hines, Pierce Road - Request for Extension The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and stated that this was the.' applicant's first request for extension with regard to SD~607 and recommended that the extension be granted for one (1) year. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smithi that an extension of one (1) year be granted in connection with SD-607; motion carried unanimously~ VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Request for Modification of Conditions - Continued from 27 March 1967 Commissioner McFall explained that this request has been continue~ for:"~ some time·· to allow the applicant time to meet with the Director of Public Works and work out an alternate plan with regard to drainage and after doing so the Director of" Public Works still recommends that this condition be imposed. The applicant was p~esent and stated that he did not·disagree with the Director of Public Works that this drainage was needed, but fel.t that'he was being burdened with a problem ·that should be shared with the other property owners' in the·area who would benefit. .' Commissioner Crisp stated ·this requirement was in accord with the procedure followed in similar cases. " The Secretary stated that Mr. Hines would be reimbursed for 75% of his cost out of the Storm Drainage Fund and then read the Staff Report of 27 March 1967 recommending, with concurrence of the Subdivision Committee,.to the City Council that this request for modification of·condition be denied. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Staff Report of 27 March 1967 relative to SDR-6~0, be approved and that the subject request be denied and same be recommended to the City Council for disapproval; -11- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 10 April 1967 ~ Continued VIIi A.. SDR-670 - Continued A.Roll Call vote was taken with the following result: AYES NOES Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Johnson Commissioner McFall Commissioner Kasner Chairnmn Norton Conm~issioner Smith with Commissioner O'Rorke abstaining, stating that he 'was a business associate of Mr. Hines and the motion did not carry..'. In view of the foregoing, Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner JohnsOn, that the City Council.be informed that the Planning Commission had split on the vote regarding the recommendation of this request and were of the opinion that the City Council should resolve the matter; motion carried .. unanimously. B. SD-478 - Claude T. Lindsay, Cox Road - Request for Extension The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and recommended that this matter be cont.inued to the next regular meeting. Chaiman Norton so directed. C. HORSE ORDINANCE Commissioner McFall advised that the Subdivision Conmittee had reviewed the latest revision with regard to the Horse Ordinance and would be ready to make a recommendation after 1) consulting with the City Attorney and 2) . meeting for a study.session to discuss the proposed ordinance. D. 'GENERAL PLAN REVIEW · Commissioner McFall advised that the Kosich representatives had submitted · . " another proposal, which will be on the agenda for 24 April 196~ similar to the one proposed earlier.. He then stated that the applicant, at a meeting with the Subdivision COmmittee, had been informed that 1) enthusiasm for this type of plan was lacking and 2) the General Plan was under review and the City Council would probably refer subject.request to the General Plan Committee for .. further'study. Commissioner McFall furth&r stated that he had discussed this matter with' the consultant, Mr. Livingston, and had inquired if this.particular problem could be acted upon independently of the other matter being considered. Chairman Norton explained that it would not be proper to ask advance consideration of any special application. Commissioner. Kasner advised that o~ solution might be to accelerate the · review of the General Plan. Commissioner Johnson stated that by the next regular meeting the General " .Plan Committee may possibly have some recommendation regarding a General Plan Review Program. -12- PlanninS Commission·Minutes - 10 April 1967 - Continued VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. 'WRITTEN SDR-629 - Robert J. Dickson, Jr..., Reid Lane - ]{equest for Extension .' The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and then read a communication requesting an extension of one (1) year, in connection with SDR-629. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that an extension of one .(i) year be granted in connection with SDR-629; motion carried · . · unanimous ly. B. 'ORAL 1. MEETING ROOM Commissioner O'Rorke stated that since the Staff Coffee Room is used so. frequently for committee meetings where the public is invited the room should be made more attractive by refurbishing and refurnishing to make the ~oom suitable for this= type of use. " 2. GUESTS .. 2.. i:. The Chairman acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman · Robbins, Mesdames Parker and Stark of the Good Government Group, and !. · ' Mrs. Ottenberg of League of Women Voters. .He, also, expressed appreciaT tion to Mrs. Parker for the coffee served at recess. ~.. [ IX. ADJOURNMENT ' · . Chairman Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. ... Respectfully submitted, "- stanley M. Walker, Secre.~ary Saratoga Planning CommisSion -13- CiTY OF S~iATOGA PI..A.NlqiNG COiv~IISSION AGENDA TIME: Monday, 10 April 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 March 1967 B. C-105 - George W. Day Construction, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to ~'R-1-20,0GO" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967 C. C-106 - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from '~A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-3,000" (Multiple Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967 D. V-291 - John L. Terry, Woodbank. Way - Request for Variance in Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from 27 March 1967 E. C-80 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal Hearing on Request to Add Additional Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning - Continued from 27 M~rch1967 F. Ordinance NS-3.15 - Proposed Amendment.to Ordinance NS-3, which Amendment would add Certain Provisions to Section 14.7 Relating to Excep- tions to Side Yard Requirements, and Amending Section 14.3 in Relation to Non-ConforminR Sites.bX'Reason of Width G. UP-130 - R. B. Beers, Sobey Road - Request for Use Permit for the Keeping of One (1) Horse H. V-292 - Rayne Soft Water, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in Connection with Sign Location I. C-71 - Maxmar Investment Co., Walnut Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000 P-C'~ (Multi-Residential Planned Community) J. UP-128 - John L. Terry, Woodbank Way - Request for Use Permit for the Keeping of one (!) Horse - Continued from 27 March 1967 III. BUII,DING SITES ~ND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-674 - West Valley Baptist Church, Allendale & Fruitvale Avenues - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 March 1967 B. SD-684 - C. T. Lindsay~ !nc.~ Cox Avenue - Subdivision - 54 Lots C. SDR-685 - Dr. Michael D. Kowitz, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D. SD-686 - Starlite Homes, P___i. erce____Ro_ad - Subdivision - 69 Lots IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-246 - Church of Jesus Christ of I!atter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - F]na! Design Review - Church Building~ -1- Plannin~ Commission ~genda - 10 April 1967 - Continued V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. C-8__6- Neil K. chase, sara~oSa Avenue - Rct~est for Extension B. C-8__/3- Starlite Homes (formerly Hamilton Development), Pierce Road - Request for Extension C. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack's Road - Request for Modification of Conditions D. SD-607 - DouSlas P. Hines, Pierce Road - Request for Extension VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Request for Modification of Conditions - Continued from 27 March 1967 B. SD-478 - Claude T. Lindsays,Cox Road - ReQuest for Extension VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. NRITTEN B. ORAL IX, ADJOURNMENT -2- Ci31 eF SARATOGA PL.~qNING COi~]ISSiON AGEND~ TIME: Monday, 10 April 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 fcr Use Permit for Construction of New Novitiate Facilities - Continued from 27 March 1967 B. C-105 - George W. Day Construction, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000'~ (Single Family Residential) to ;'R-1-20,0GO" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967~ C. C-106 - M.V.S. Company, Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from '~A" (Agricultural) to "R-M-3,000" (14ultiple Residential) - Continued from 27 March 1967 D. V-291 - John L. Terry, Woodbank Way - Request for Variance in Connection with Side Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from 27 March 1967 E. C-80 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-SunnFale Road - Informal Hearing on Request to Add Additional Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning - Continued from 27 M.~rch 1967 F. Ordinance NS-3.15 - Proposed Amendment to Ordinance NS-3, which Amendment would add Certain Provisions to Section 14.7 Relating to Excep- tions to Side Yard Requirements, and Amending Section 14.3 in Relation to Non-Conforming Sites by Reason of Width G. UP-130 - R. B. Beers, Sobey Road - Request for Use Permit for the Xeeping of. One ~1) HorSe " H. V-292 - Rayne Soft water, saratoga-sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance in Connection witk Sign LoCation I. C-71 - Maxmar Investment Co., Walnut Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000 P-C" l~ulti-Residential Planned Community) J. UP-128 - John L. Terry, Woodbank Way - Request for Use Permit for the ~eeping of One (l) Horse - Continued from 27 Mareh 1967 III. BUILDING SITES ~ND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-674 - West Valley Baptist Church, Allendale & Fruitvale Avenues - p_pj~din~.Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 27 March 1967 B. SD-684 - C. T. Lindsay, Inc~. Cox Avenue - Subdivision - 54 Lots C. SDR-685 - Dr. Michael D. Kowitz, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D. SD-686 - Starlite Homes?,Pie~ce' Road - Subdivision - 69 Lots IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-246 - Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, Allendale Avenue - Final Design Review - Church Buildings -1- Planning CommisS!0~...Ag__enda - 10 April 1967 - Continued V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT VI. NEW BUSINESS A. C-8__6- Ncil K. Chase, Sara~o5a A, venue - Request for Extension B. C-83 - Starlite Homes (formerly Hamilton Development), Pierce Road - Request for Extension : .; C. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack.'s Road - Request for Modification of Cond itions :: D. SD-607 - pouSlas P..Hiness Pierce Road - Request for Extension VII. OLD BUSINESS A. SDR-670 - Douglas Hines, Sobey Road - Request for Modification of Conditions - Continued from 27 March 1967 B. SD-.478 - Claude T. Lindsa7~ Cox Road - Request for Extension VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN B. ORAL IX, ADJOURNMENT -2-