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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-1967 Planning Commission Minutes SUF~4ARY OF MINUTES CITY OF SARATOGA PLAN~NING CO~v~ISSION TIME: Monday, 22 ~y 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, johnson, Kasner, McFall, Norton, and Smith Absent: Commissioner O'Rorke'. ,~ B. MINUTES Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the reading of the minutes of the 8'M~y 1967 meeting be ~,~ived and that they be approved subject to the deletion of the last three words of Item VII, page 9 and the substitution thereof .with the following wording . . "at the next regular meeting." Motion carried unanimously. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 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 8 ~y 1967 The continued hearing on C-106 was re-opened at 7:33 P. M. Commissioner McFall read the Subdivision Committee report dated 22 May 1967, recommending approval of the requested change of zoning (C-106) subject to the following conditions: a) That the overall plan, lay-out, facilities, and exterior design and front elevations of structures be approximately as shown by plans submitted - Exhibits B through G. b) That the development be adequately attractive and appropriately landscaped in a manner to best blend the two-story structures within the Com~unity as a whole (Design Review). c) That the quality design of structures and facilities be of a level commen- surate with quality Saratoga ~esidences. Dr. Abrams stated that the report was substantially in accord with his discussion with the Subdivision Committee but he questioned the strong suggestion of the -·-Committee that the minimum age limit of residents be restricted to approximately ~/fifty (50) years. Commissioner McFall commented that although the Committee ~" felt a minimum age restriction to be highly desirable, it had not reconm~ended that this be a condition of rezoning. At Commissioner Crisp's suggestion, an additional condition (d) was added, "·'~ limiting the time for construction commencement to within one year from the "'~ .... date of Council approval of the rezoning. Mr. Robert Mensor, representing Saratoga Park Woods Home O~mers Association, objected to the Conm~ission acting on this item until after his group has had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Abrams to discuss the proposed development in detail. Mr. Mensor indicated that, based on discussions he has had with other Saratoga residents recently, he believes that much opposition exists to Dr. Abrams proposal and suggested that the matter be reviewed ~y the Special Problems -1- planninE Commission Minutes of 22 May 1967 - Continued II. A. C-106 Continued Committee of the General Plan Citizens Conm~ittee. Basically, ,.Mr. Mensor stated, there is little disagreement as to the general outline of the proposal but that the primary question is one of quality. Chairman Norton'noted that this particular piece of property represents an isolated instance and that~the Commission does not regard the rezoning requested as any change in City policy requiring review by the General Plan Co~aittee. Adm. Joseph Connolly spoke in favor of the rezoning and commended Dr. Abrams for the plan which has been presented after several years of careful planning. He urged that the proposal be approved and construction expedited to serve the local residents who would otherwise have to find a suitable retirement facility in another community. Mr. MenSor was advised by Chairman Norton that C-106 will be put at the end of the public hearings ageride for the evening to allow those who wish to do so to review the plans and Subdivision Committee Report and discuss .them with the Commission at that time. Public hearing was temporarily suspended at 8:03 P. M.~ to be renewed at the conclusion of the public hearings agenda. B. C-71 - }~xmar Investment Company, Walnut Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000" (Multiple Residential) - Continued from 8 May 1967 Commissioner McFall stated that, after meeting again with the applicant, the Subdivision Committee feels that some further revision should be made and recommends that the matter be continued to the next meeting. Public hearing was re-opened at 8:05 P. M. and it was no~ed that no one was present on behalf of the applicant. The Secretary reported that no communications have been added to tixe file since the last meeting.; ~. john Bastianelli (o~mer of the Brookside Glen Apartments) asked if an issue raised by his attorneys relasive to an ease- ment hao been clarified and Chairman Norton advised him that the Commission has no control over the matter and that it is a question which will have to be resolved by the Courts. Public hearing was closed for the evening at 8:08 P. M. and continued'to the 12 June regular meeting. Cf.. V-294 - Stephen Dimeff, Saratoga Avenue, Request for Variance in Connection with Site Area and Lot Depth Requirements - Continued from 8 ~.~y 1967 The Secretary briefly reviewed this application and stated that an additional report from the Variance Comm~ittee has not yet been added to the file. Com- missioner Kasner, on behalf of the Variance Committee, stated that further information is needed from the applicant before the Committee can complete 'its study. Com~issioner Kasner indicated that the Committee has requested a plan line report from the Planning Director and Director of Public Works relative to the trees on Saratoga Avenue in relation to the property. With the concurrence of the Commission, public hearing ~ras not opened and ~as continued to the next regular meeting. D. MORTUARY FACILITY - Alan A. Alameda, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal Hearing on Request to Add Mortuary Facility to the List of Uses Permitted Under the "C-S (Com~aercial Service District) - Continued from'8 ~)~ 1967 The informal hearing on this request was opened at 8:10 P. M. and the Secretary stated that nothing new has been added to the file since. the last meeting. -2- Plannin5 Conmission Minutes of 22 May 1967 Continued II. D. MORTU.~RY FACILITY - Continued Mr. Alameda was present and indicated that he had no cormnents to make at this time. The Secretary read the staff report dated 22 ~y 1967 relative to this matter recommending favorable action by the Commission on this request. No one present wished to comment regarding this matter and the informal hearing was closed at 8:12 P. M. Commissioner McFa!l moved that the Staff report dated 22 May 1967 regarding the request of Ao A. Alameda, to add to the list of permitted uses in the C-S Dist- rict a mortuary facility, be approved and the mortuary facility (or funeral parlor) be added and approved as a permitted use. Commissioner Kasner seconded the motion ~ich carried unanimously. Chairman Norton advised the applicant that the additional use is permitted as a conditional use and asked if the requirement for a Use Permit would cause any problem. Ms. Alameda stated that it would not and was told that he can apply for a Use Permit at any time. E. UP-131 - L. B. Nelson, Prospect Road - Request for Use Permit for Construction of an Automatic Car Wash with Gasoline Sales Public hearing was opened at 8:16 P. M. and the Secretary stated that notice of hearing had been mailed and then briefly reviewed the application for a use permit for an automatic car wash with gasoline sales on the property located between the Lawrence Expressway and Saratoga Avenue. The Secretary stated that a letter in the file indicates that the former applicant has no further interest in the property and that it is solely for the ~se of the present applicant. Mr. Gurley, Engineer for the applicant, spoke in favor of the application and stated that he has been working with the Commission's committees on design plans. At the request of the Chairman, Mr. Gur!ey indicated that he will file with the City satisfactory written evidence of the former applicant's disinterest and non-association with the presen~ proposal. After discussion, during which Cliff Gost, representing the Saratoga Avenue Baptist Church, was advised that high level fence screening (probably grape- stake fencing) and landscaping would be required, Commissioner Kasner co~ented that, although he felt that the Commission should at this time act on the Use Permit application, he wished to point out that the Design Review Conm~ittee did not react favorably to the preliminary design of the proposed development. It was moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Kasner and carried unanimously to close the public hearing on UP-131 at 8:25 P. M. Commissioner McFall moved that the Commission make the findings required by Section 16.6 of Ordinance NS-3, and grant the Use Permit, subject to the conditions of site approval, design review, and submission of appropriate .· documentary evidence that the former Use Permit holder is no longer involved. The applicant was advised that both the ·Design Review Committee and the Subdivision Committee will meet with him at a mutually convenient time. F. V-295 - Quito Merchants Association~ Cox and Saratoga Avenue - Request for Variance in Connection with Off-Site Identification Sign Location Public hearing was opened at 8:28 P. M. and the Secretary announced that notices of hearing were mailed on the application for an off-site directionai sign for the Quito Shopping Center. Normally, the Secretary explained, such signs are placed on-site and this one is requested for installation within -3- Plannin~ Commission Minutes of 22 ~y 1967 - Continued II. F. V-295 - Continued City right-of-way at the north-eastern corner of Cox and Saratoga Avenues. This use of City right-of-way would be permitted by the granting of an encroachment permit. ~. Fred Fischera, representing the Quito Merchants AsSociation, stated that for some time the merchants have attempted to erect a new directional sign near the location where the original sign was and are now asking for a variance to allow this. Rex Burnett, layman representative of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, obj.ected that if a 40 foot sign is erected near their church it would be considerably higher than. their cross and would detract from the beauty of the area which they expect to enhance by their long-range plans for construction of a sanctuary in the area. Coxmnissioner Kasner stated that, for several reasons, he must disqualify himself from consideration of this matter and asked that Commissioner johnson be Acting Chairman on the Variance Committee in this instance. Chairman Norton, with Commission approval, so ordered. The Committee of merchants present indicated, in response to a question from the Secretary, that if a variance is granted they would have no objection to placing the sign on any part of the right-of-way, even on the opposite side of the street. Mr. Burnett objected that either side of the street would be undesirable from an aesthetic point of view, and that such a sign would set a precedent for other similar applications. Roy Swanson, also representing the Quito Merchants Association, explained that the ~uito Merchants are pleased to contribute to the community and, due to their location, need directional signing for the benefit of those traveling on Saratoga Avenue. Mr. Swanson indicated that this particular situation is unique and would in no way establish a precedent for other areaS. The Pastor of the Prince of Peace Lutheran'Church spoke and indicated that he felt the Quito Merchants should have contacted the Church relative to the Variance application. He stated that the Church development is oriented toward the corner and that the preliminary plans for many years past have utilized thdse two streets as a focal point for future Church development. The proposed sign would detract from the buildings.which they are contemplating, he stated, and he objected strongly to the erection of the proposed sign on either side of the property. Questioned as to his reaction to a sign being installed on the other side of the highway, the Pastor said that he had no objection to the sign being placed where it would not detract from the Church development and that it might even be possible that it could be installed on Church property further down Cox Avenue. Mr. Burnett stated that he would object to a 40 foot sign anywhere in Saratoga. Mr. Warburton, operator of the Richfield Station in Quito Park Shopping Center, pointed out that no design plans have been drawn and there is no question in his mind of height at this time. I~s. 0ttenberg asked if the 40 foot figure.might not refer to square feet rather than lineal feet and Commissioner johnson informed her that the sign design which was submitted about a year ago to the Design R~view Con~nittee was 40 square feet. M~. Bridges, ~nager of the Quito Foo~ Center, stated that the sign proposed at that time would measure approximately 19-1/2 feet installed ~eight. ~. Bridges briefly reviewed the history of the m~rchants e~forts to replace the sign which for some 8 to ~0 years was located across the street from the Church property and which the merchants propose to replace with a sign which would serve the Center's directional needs and, at the same time,' be compatible to the area, utilizing plantings and tasteful design. -4- Planning Commission Minutes of 22 ~y. 1967 - Continued II. F. V-295 - Continued There being no further comments, public hearing was closed for the evening at 8:50 P. M. and the application V-295 was referred to the Variance Committee for study and report at the hearing which was continued to the next regular meeting. Commissioners McFall and Johnson established a tentative meeting date for 2:00 P. M., June 1 and asked that the Quito Merchants Representatives who wished to. attend contact the Secretary to verify this time. G. UP-'132 -'Caroline B. Winston, Live Oak lane - Request for Use Permit for the KeepinS of one (1) Horse Public Hearing on UP-i32 was opened'at 8:51P. M. and the Secretary reported that notices of hearing were mailed. The Secretary noted that a variance application is also involv!ed in'this application as the proposed stable for the horse would not meet the required 50' property line setback. Mrs. Jan Roller was present on behalf of the applicant and spoke briefly regarding the request. M~s. Saunders, owner of adjacent property, objected that she has already · ' had problems with horses in the area trespassing on her property. ~s. Saunders stated that she does not l{ve on the property there; that it is in undeveloped walnut orchard use and that she would like assurance that she would have protection f~om horses on her property. ~-s. Saunders further stated that it was her belief that horses in the area, ~ether trespassing on her property or not, were down-grading to the area. Mrs. Roller then stated that she had expected no strong opposition to the request and that, in view of F~s. Saunders's strong protest, she felt that she would withdraw the application. Chairman Norton advised that the application can be withdrawn hy letter by the applicant but that the matter would not be acted upon at this meeting and that if such decision is made, the letter requesting with- drawal could be submitted prior to the next meeting. Hearing on UPi132 closed for the evening at 8:57 P. M. H.. V-296 - Caroline B. Winston, Live Oak Lane - Request for Variance in Connection with Property Line Setback Requirements Public Hearing was opened at 8:58 P. M. and the Secretary announced that notices of hearing were mailed for a variance to allow a stable 36' from the northern boundary line of the Winston property line in lieu of the required 50' setback. The Secretary explained that an existing building is already located 36' from the property line. Commissioner Kasner stated that, subject to the possibility t'hat this application may be withdrawn (as indicated in Item G - UP-132, above), the Variance Committee would inspect the area. I,~s. Roller stated that, in view of her neighbor's objections, she felt strongly that she wished to withdraw the applications and would apply for withdrawal by letter. F~s. Roller. was advised that the Staff will review her applicatiom and recomnend refund of any fees which have not been used to date. public Hearing closed at 9:02 P. M. and ~.ms continued to the next regular meeting for formz1 application for withdrawai of U?-132 and V-296. Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, to approve the withdrawal of UP-132 and V-296 upon receipt of ~itten application from the applicant; motion carried unanimously. -5- Plannin$ Commission Minutes of 22 ~.May 1967 - Continued !I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued I. C-108 - Walter M. Seagraves (George W. Day), Saratoga Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) The Secretary reported that notice of public hearing on C-108 had been published and briefly reviewed this application. He stated that one cormnunication had been received; a letter, dated 17 May 1967, from the Arroyo de Saratoga Community Association, indicating concern about the application. The area consists of approximately 26 acres and.the Secretary said that a tentative map has been filed for the development of 64 lots. Jim Kaiser, of F~cKay and Somps, appeared"on behalf of the applicant. .Patrick McCarthy, home owner in the tract adjacent to the property, spoke in favor of the application for rezoning but stated that he wished to comment when the tract development proposal comes up on the ageride. Con~issioner McFall indicated that the Subdivision Com~itte'e expects to make a recommendation on the subdivision approval at the next meeting. Chairman Norton stated that, although there will be no public hearing on either subdivision approval or design review, ~. McCarthy was welcome to' comment at this time. The Secretary reported that a communication had been received from F~. McCarthy asking to be heard this evening and Mr. McCarthy then filed a statement, signed by 37 home o~,mers and read by the Secretary, objecting to certain design plans for the development. After discussion of the'plans, Mr. McCarthy was invited to attend a Monday afternoon meeting of the Subdivision Committee when this matter will be discussed. There being no further comments, public hearing was closed for'the evening at 9:16 P. M.; referred to the Subdivision Committee, and continued to the next regular meeting. J. C-104 - Roy Kosich, Saratoga Avenue and Radoyka Drive - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercial) and from "R-l-10,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi-Family Residential) - Continued from 24 April 1967 Chairman Norton opened the continued public hearing. on C-104 at 9:18 P. M.' and the Secretary read a letter from the applicant advising that he would be out of the Country and unable to attend this meeting. The Secretary also read a letter, dated 16 ~y 1967 from ~. Sommerville Submitting arguments against this application. A request for continuation of this matter had been received, the Secretary noted, and Commissioner McFall suggested that the request be granted but he stated that the Subdivision Committee has been ready to report on this matter for the last two weeks. With no objection, public hearing on C-104 was closed at 9:23 P. M. and continued to the next regular meeting, as requested by the applicant. II. A - 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 earlier oR aSenda Chairman Norton re-opened the hearing on C-106 at 9:24 P. M. and 1~~. Mensor stated that he felt there was a definite moral obligation on the part of Dr. Abrams to ask for postponement of this matter until his group has had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Abrams to discuss the proposal. Dr. Abrams reviewed the history Of his application and stated that, except -6- Planning Con~ission Minutes of 22 ~y 1.967 - Continued II. A. C-i06 - Continued for l~-. Mensor's group, all other opposition has been withdrax.m and Dr. Abrams stated that he now believes'that his proposal is generally supported and desired for Saratoga. Dr. Abrams further stated that, in view of the Com~ission's ability to act on this matter tonight, he felt that the application should no longer be postponed and that ~. Mensor's group will have ample opportunity to express their views at public hearings be£ore the City Council. ~. MenSor repeated his strong objections to the proposal and again asked that no action be taken until after the General Plan Committee has studied the matter. Chairman Norton iterated his belief that this property has no relation to other property which properly=should receive the attention of the General Plan Con~ittee and reminded I~. Mensor that the Planning Com- mission's action is advisory only and that final determination can only be made by the Council, after duly advertised public h~arings. Mr. Bridges, 20464 Ashley Way, Sara.toga, commented that he is a member of the General Plan Connnercial Development Citizens Committee and that he has reviewed the plans for the retirement facility proposed; he urged that the Co~mission act favorably at this time on this application. No one else present wished to comment and CommissiOner McFall moved that the public hearing be closed at 9:40 P. M. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner McFall, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, and unanimously carried that the report of the Subdivision Committee, dated 22 ~y 1967 and as amended earlier on the agenda, be accepted.and that it be forwarded to the City Council as the favorable recommendation on the rezonfng application No. C-106. Chairman Norton announced that public hearings for the evening were then closed. RECESS AND RECONVENE III. BUILDIN~ SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SD-567 - Pacific Shore Properties, Meadow Oak Road - Subdivision - 16 lots - Continued from 8 ~y 1967 Commissioner McFall stated that.the Subdivision Committee met with the applicant and recommends continuation to study new plans for a second access. The Secretary reported that a letter from the applicant had been filed authorizing a 30-day extension and, with no objection, Chairn~n Norton directed SD-567 continued to the next regular meeting. B. SDR-691 - Frank Fasold~ Bella Vista - Buildin~ Site A~proval - 1 Lot Commissioner McFall reported that the applicant has been advised of the conditions recon~aended by the Subdivision Committee and expressed no objections. After brief discussion, it was moved by Commissioner McFall, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, to adopt the Subdivision Con~nittee report dated 22 ~,~y 1967 relative to SDR-691; motion carried unanimously and tentative site approval was granted, subject to the conditions set forth in the Committee report. C. SDR-689 - Dr. Clemmer Peck, Ten Acres Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - . Continued from 8 I~v 1967 Con~issioner McFall stated that, as directed at the last ~eeting, the Subdivision Committee had met with .the applicant and the City Attorney and. -7- Planning Commission Minutes of 22 May 1967 - Continued III. C. SDR-689 - Continued is now prepared to accept the City Attorney's opinion that no variance is necessary. Commissioner McFall then moved that the Subdivision ConLmittee Report on SDR-689, dated 24 April 1967, be adopted and the tentative map be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously. D. SDR-~92 - Milt Sampson, Piedmont Road - Buildin~ Site Approval - 2 Lots ComMissioner McFali reported. that the applicant has requested a continuation and that the Subdivision Committee recommends that the request be granted. Chairman Norton ordered SDR-692 continued to the next regular meeting. E. SDR-693 -.0. Theodore Robertshaw, Three Oaks Way Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant was present and presented no objections to the Subdivision Committee Report on SDR-693. It was moved by CoF~issioner McFall, seconded by Commissioner Kasner and carried unanimously to adopt the report of the Subdivision Committee dated 10 }~y 1967 and approve the tentative n~p, sub- ject to the conditions set forth in the report. F. SD-694 - George W. Day, Via Monte Drive and Saratoga Avenue - Subdivision - 64 Lots Commissioner McFall reported that the Subdivision Committee expects to submit its report relative to SD-694 at the next meeting and, with no objection, the matter was continued to that time. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-204 - Robert Green, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Conversion of Apartment Buildin~ to Co~erciai BuildinS Comraissioner Kasner cormnented that Commissioner O'Rorke had the Design Review Committee's notes relative to A-204 and the Secretary, with Commissioner Kasner's concurrence, reported that the matter will need to be continued as the Committee has asked for plans which'have not yet been submitted. With no objection, Chairman Norton ordered the application A-204 continued to the next regular meeting. B. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue Final Design Review - Youth Center BuildinS The Secretary stated that the final plans are in accord with the preliminar~ly approved plans and that the Design Review Committee has reviewed the plans and recommends approval, subject to'requesting the City Council to {nvestigate the possibility of widening the entrance road to a more appropriate width. The Conunission discussed this possibility and suggested that the widening cOUld be achieved by reducing the nun~ber of existing parking spaces on that side of the Council Chambers Building. Although the Committee felt that the Youth Center lay-out was satisfactory, it did feel 'that a safety problem exists due to the narrow width of the access road. It was moved by Commissioner I~sner, seconded by Comnissioner Johnson, to grant final design review for A-238, and to express to the City Council the Commission's concern about the width of the access street and its request that some action be taken by the Council to alleviate the problem. Motion carried unanimously. -8- Plannin~ Co~nission Minutes of 22 ~.~ - y 1967 Continued IV. DESIGN REVIEW - Continued C. A-250 - Dr. ~rren Sturla, Village Drive Preliminary Design Review - Medical Village #7 Continued from 8 May 1967 Con~issioner Kasner reported that the Design Review Conm~ittee does not feel that the trellis arrangement proposed by Dr. Sturla is sufficient to consti- tute a structure and that this opinion has been confirmed by the City Attorney. Discussion with Dr. Abrams indicated that he agreed with the Committee~s views regarding the present designs and the Commission agreed that the proper pro- cedure in this matter was for the applicant to request a modification of the conditional zoning to allow three structures instead of one on a single lot. With the applicant's consent, A-250 was continued off the agenda for an indefinite time (until re-instated by the applicant) and the applicant ~s advised that he can, if he wishes, initiate an application for modification of the present zoning. D. A-252 - West Valley Junior College, Allendale and Fruitvale Avenues - Final Design Review - Construction of Junior ColleSe Dick Hamiin, Architect for the applicant, described the design, parking lay- out, and landscaping plans for the first increment of the junior college development. ~. Hamlin stated that the current time-table places the completion date for this first building in December, i968. Bids have been advertised and it is anticipated tha~ ~onstruction will begin by 1 December. The Commission discussed the plans, including.the parking lot lighting proposed and the eventual plans for. two additional entrances. it was noted that a plant nursery, as well as a nursery school, have been proposed and that the parking would be adequate to accomodate the nursery school, staff, and students for this first phase of the development. Chairman Norton expressed some concern about the advisability of shake roofs and Co~iss'ioner Kasner questioned possible use of reflective gravel which might be objectionable to persons residing in the hills. After discussion, both Co~missioners expressed general satisfaction with ~he.proposed construction materials, textures, and colors. It was moved by Commissioner Kasner, seconded by Con~issioner Smith, and unanimously carried to grant final design approval for the West Valley Junior College, File No. A-252, as shown on the accompanying exhibits. E. A-253 - L. B. Nelson~ Prospect Road - Preliminary DesiSn Review - Car Wash With Commission approval, File A-253 was continued to the next regular meeting. F. A-254 - B. T. Galeb, Seagull Way and Highway 85 - Final Design Review - Commercial BuildinS The Secretary reported that the applicant has requested an additional use for the C-N zone to permit construction of a small theatre, or play-house, primarily for the use of the semi-prOfessional theatre group, King Dodo Players. This would necessitate continuance of design approval until the additional use request has been considered. ~. Menard, Architect for the applicant, discussed proposed plans for a 200 seat capacity theatre and explained that present parking plans would need to be expanded if the additional theatre use is permitted for this zone. After brief discussion, during ~ich it was pointed out that action on A-254 would be pren~ture at this time, the Chairman directed the Secretary to assist the applicant to make formal application for the addition of a theatre- play house use to the existing conditional C-N Zoning, and the matter can be set for informal hearing at the next regular meeting. -9- Planning Commission Minutes of 22 May 1967 - Continued V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT The Secretary stated that no Planning Commissioner was present at the last Council meeting but that the only item of significanc~ to the Planning Commission was theintroduction of an ordinance to rezone the George Day property on Allendale Avenue. Chairman Norton asked what action was taken on a resolution opposing Federal reimbursement for removal of certain.signs along highways and was advised that the Council has removed the item from its agenda with the consensus of opinion that a better effect would result in individual letters being written to Congress and the Senate by the Councilmen on this subject. Vi. NEW BUSINESS None " VIIi. OLD BUSINES 1. PROPOSE~ COMMITTEE POLICY - Regarding Consideration of the Apartment Problem and Rezonin5 ~pp!ications The Connnission discussed the proposed committee policy relative to apartmen~ construction and rezoning applications and Con~nissioner Crisp stated that the possibility of de-zoning some Of the larger parcels ~ich may not be used for apartment use has been considered and is perhaps a question for the General Plan Committee. It was also aMggested that the Planning Con- sultant, Lawrence Livingston, be asked for a recommendation in this regard. Chairm~n Norton read the report dated 8 F~y 1967 from the Subdivision Co~,-anittee and the Commission discussed each item, indicating non-con~.-aitment relative to Item 8 -a) and expressed the following views concerning other items: General agreement with Items 8-b), 8-c), and 8-d); Item 8-e) was questioned as to economic feasibility; and Item 8 - j) was discussed as being generally feasible. The Commission concurred that a go-slow policy relative to apartment zoning would be desirable, and comments relative to multiple zoning were not offered at this time. Since there were no further comments on the report, Chairman Norton thanked the Subdivision Committee for a very thorough analysis of the items the Planning Commission should look for in considering apartment zoning. 2. C-80 - ClarenCe W. Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to Add additional Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditional Community Commercial Zonin~ - Continued from 8 May 1967 The Secretary read the Staff Report relative to this item in which the Staff recommends that the request for the addition of an Office Supply shop and Women's Apparel shop as conditional uses in the C-C zone at Neale's Hollow' be granted. These uses. are currently operating at Neale's Hollow, the Secretary reported. The Secretary then read a letter from thc applicant indicating compliance with previous Planning Commission requests relative to parking and landscaping.. it was moved by Commissioner McFal!, seconded by Commissioner johnson and. unanimously carried to adopt the 22 May 1967 Staff report and permit the addition of an office supply use and a women's apparel use to the existing permitted conditional uses under the rezoning for Neale's Hollow (C-80); motion carried unanimously. : ~r. Neaie was present and stated that he will have documentary evidence of complete compliance with the CommiSsion's requirement for parking and paving facilities filed with the Secretary by. tomorrow. -10- Plannin~ Commission Minutes of 99 ~L~\: 1967 Continued VIII CO~,~ICATIONS A. ~<ITTEN (1) The Co:~ission briefly discussed a letter to. the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from ~. BasEianel~ i relative to a comoiaint re~a~ding use of proper~y ox.~ed by the DiviSion of Highways and which is reported to be in use by patrons of Neale's Hollow, creating a hazard.to residents of the Brookside Glen Apartments located adjacent to the property. !t ~s noted that, at this stage, the communication is informrive in nature and was directed to file for future reference, if needed. (2) A l'etter from ~. Menard, on behalf of B. T. ~leb had already been considered under Item V. - F. (3) A communication from Lester Druding requesting abandonment of a santa Clara County Flood Control' easement along Saratoga Creek was referred to the Subdivision Co~ittee for future report. It was noted that this matter had been referred to the Planning Commission and Staff by the Council with a request for recommendation. (4) The Secretary reviewed the history of File No. A-208 and explained that parking spaces required for the old Youth Center Property had been waived for. a year, the extended time limit to expire next month, and that now the applicant is requesting an extension beyond that time for compliance with the parking facility requirements. With no objection, the request ~s referred to the Design Review Cor~ittee. (5) The Co~ission acknowledged an invitation from Don Bush, President of the Chamber of Com~erce, to attend the }~y 25 presentation ceremonies of the Congress for Co~unity Progress. (6) No action was taken by the co~ission relative to a cos~uni~tion frora the Los Gatos-Saratoga League of Women Voters relative to pre-zoning of possible annexation areas and .hillside development. It was explained by the Secretary nhat State law now permits pre-zoning by means of a "holding ordinance" and that it has been suggested that Los ~tos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga adopt similar ordinances. The overall question of anne~tion and hillside development is under consideration by the Citizen's Advisory Co~ittee~ the Subdivision Com~mittee and the · County-wide Planning Policy Committee, the Secretary advised. (7) A letter from ~s. William L. Appleby, o~mer of property located between the Post Office and Foothill Club ~s reported to have been referred to. the Citizens Advisory Co~ittee for study and general plan review. B. O~L 1. ~. Abrams cohented briefly about apartment zoning and planning and was advised that this questlob will be considered at the proper time but that it will not be a mtter for discussion until after the General Plan Review. 2. ~. Ted ~leb cohented that the objections raised by ~. Mensor to Dr. Abrams retirement facility proposal are, in his opinion, representative of a stall number of persons and do not represent ~he ~jori~y view. 3. Chair~n Norton acknowledged, .with pleasure, the presence of ~s. Wi!ber- ding of the Good Government Group and expressed appreciation to her for the coffee served at recess. IX A.DJOUR!,~:NT Chairm~n Norton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:29 P. M. Respectfully submitted, mdr -1i- Saratoga Planning Comm~ission