HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-24-1967 Planning Commission Minutes (2) SLEtMARY OF MINUTES
CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
TIME.~ MondayS' 24 .July 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, O'Rorke
and Smith.
Absent: . .None.
·, B. MINUTES
Commissioner JOhnson moved; seconded by COmmissioner Smith, that the reading
of the minutes of the 10 July 1967 meeting be waived and that they be approved
as distributed to the Commission subject to the following changes:'
page 3. .paragraph' 2. .line 1. . .insert "for the evening" between-the words
"closed" and "and"
page 3... .Item F. (V-300). . .paragrah 4.. .line 1. .insert "for the'evening"
between the words "hearing" and "on."'
page 3. .Item G. (V-301). .paragrah 6. . .line 1. . .insert "for the evening"
between the words "hearing" and "and"
page 7. .Item A. (SD-694). . .paragraph 2. . line 2.. .insert "recommend
to the City Council as follows" between the words "Crisp" and :'to"; motion
carried unanimously.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-71 - Maxmar Investment Company, Walnut Avenue·- Request for Change of zoning
from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-'M-3,000" (Multi-
Residential) - Continued from 26 June 1967
The continued 'hearing on C-71 was re-opened at 7:36 P.M. The Secretary read a
letter submitted by Paul O. Frechette, on behalf of the applicant, requesting
withdra~al of'the present proposal and Stating that it was the intention of the
applicant to proceed with development on this property in accordance with the
. plans previously approved.
Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) had a request for withdrawal not been
submitted this application would have been denied 2) if the withdrawal
is granted the applicant will be able to request a refund of fees and
3) a great deal of money has already been spent to process this file.
Chairman Norton advised that the letter requesting withdrawal could be
refused and the request for Change of Zoning could then be denied especially
if it ~as desired to bar any further requests for .Change of Zoning on this
property for awhile. He further advised that in the past, action has been
terminated on a Change of Zoning application when a request for withdrawal
was approved.
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Planning Commission Minu of 24 July 1967 - Continued
II. -A. C-71- Continued
At 7:4~ P.M., Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commis's'ioner'Smith,.
that the hearing on C-71 be terminated; motion carried unanimously.
After discussion, Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall,
that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the request
for withdrawal be approved with no refund of fees. recommended,and subject to
the understanding that had the request for withdrawal not been submitted,
this application would have been denied. Motion carried unanimously.
B. REED'S CARPETS - Russell R. Reed, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal Hearing
- Request to Add Floor Coverings and Draperies to the List
of Uses Permitted Under the "C-S" (Commercial Service)
Zoning District - Continued from 10 July 1967
Chairman Norton opened the informal hearing and inquired if there was anything
new in the file. The Secretary explained that he had been unable to contact
the City Attorney for consultation with regard to this matter; therefore,
recommends that same be continued.
Commissioner McFall 1) advised that there were technicalities relative to
this matter that should be verified with the City Attorney and 2) agreed
that thisrequest should be continued.
}~. Peters of 12230 Highway 85 was present and asked what consideration could
be.given to Young's Piano and Organ Store (adjacent to Reed's Carpets) in
relation to a similar request as the one submitted by the applicant.
Chairman Norton notified Mr. Peters that he would have to present a similar
proposal to the Planning Commission asking that piano and organ stores be
added to the list of uses permitted in the "C-S" Zoning District since
no consideration can be given' without such a formal request.
The Chairman'then closed the discussion 'for the evening and directed this'
matter continued to the next regular meeting and again referred it to the
Subdivision Committee. !'
C. qUITO ROAD PLAN LINE - Request ot Consider the Proposed Quito Road Plan Line - Continued from 10 July 1967
The hearing was re-opened at 7:56 P.M. The Secretary briefly reviewed this
file and stated that the City Council had approved the necessary changes
recommended by the Planning Commission.
~The Secretary read the Staff Report of 24 July 1967, recommending that the
Quito Road Plan Line be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
It was moved by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to
close the hearing relative to the Quito Road Plan Line at .7:58 P.M.; motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Staff
Report of 24 July 1967 be approved and that the Quito Road Plan Line (Exhibit
B-I) be recommended to the City Council for approval; motion carried unanimously.
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PlanninS Commission Minutes of 24 july 1967 - Continued
.. II. D. V-300 - George Britt, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Seagull Way - Request
for Variance in Connection'with Sign Requirements - Continued
from 10 July 1967
The public hearing on V-300 was resumed at 7:59 P.M. The Secretary
declared that the applicant submitted a letter requesting withdrawal
of V-300 and stating that application w~uld be made for a sign of
another size.
Commissioner Johnson pointed out that the applicant plans'to use the
total sign area allowed for the entire area~
Chairman Norton asked if there is a w~ay to prevent the first tenant
in an area from asking for the whole sign area.
The Secretary explained that a request of that nature could be r~fused.
Chairman Norton stated that since the new proposal would be a sign for
the entire shopping center it should be.reviewed with this in mind.
Commissioner ICasner advised that since the letter clearly indicated the
applicant's intention. to use all the sign area allowed in this area the
request for withdrawal cannot be approved on the basis of the facts
stated in the letter.
No one else wished to comment.
The Secretary then read the Staff Report of 24 July 1967,.recommending,
with concurrence of the Variance Committee, that this ~ari'ance~ be denied'.
After discussion, Commissioner johnson moved, seconded'by Commissioner
Kasner, that the public hearing on V-300 be closed; motion carried unani-
mously,.and the hearing was closed at 8:08 P.M.
,
-. It was moved, by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Kasner,
to approve:z the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 recommending denial of V-300
subject to deletion of the last two sentences in said report; motion carried
unanimously,
E. V-301 - William C. Becker, Glen Brae Drive - Request for Variance in Connec-
tion with Fence Hei5ht Limitation - Continued from 10 July 1967
Chairman Norton re-opened the public hearing on V-301 at 8:09 P.M. The
Secretary stated there was nothing new in the file.
Mr. Becker stated that he had'observed the Variance Committee's presence
(from inside his home) when they were there for the on-site inspection.
Commissioner Johnson read the' Variance Committee Report of 24 July 1967
recommending that V-301 be denied.
Mr. Becker requested that the Variance Committee return to study the view
from inside the house.
Commissioner Johnson advised that the applicant's representative (Mr. Rigley)
had been notified of the time of the original inspection but no one met the
Variance Committee at the appointed time; however, the Committee did meet the
father-in-law of one of the neighbors and the Captain of the fire station.
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Plannin~ Commission'.' Minutes of 24 July 1967 - Continued
II. E. V-301 - Continued
M~. Becker explained that there had been a automobile accident
in ~. Rigley's family; therefore, he had been unable to be
present for the on~site inspection as scheduled~
Commissioner Johnson state~ that in another six (6) to eight (8)
months the fire station would not be visible from the Becker home
due to extensive screening and shrubbery which has been planted by
the fire station.
~. Becker advised that he would be happy to remove the proposed
fence at such time as the screening grows high enough to give his
family the proper fencing.
Cor~nissioner McFall advised that in most new homes, unless planting
is accomplished in advance, the owner has similar problems with regard
to privacy and they are allowed no more than the six foot fence.
~. Rigley ,~ms present and stated it was important to go into'the
house and observe the view frora there to understand ~y this Variance
is necessary.
Chairman Norton explained that 1) Variances are granted reluctantly"'
and sparingly and 2) even if the situation described by the applicant
exists there is still the matter of deciding if there is enough of a
reason to grant a Variance.
Commissioner McFall stated that a lot of new home-owners would find
a 'higher fence desirable but the Variance Committee was unable to
see any justification for a Variance in the case of V-301.
Mr. Rigley informed that an appeal would be filed with the City
Council giving a detailed explanation of this request.'
Commissioner r~sner (8:25 P.M.) moved, seconded by Commissioner
McFail tha.t the public hearing on V-301 be closed; motion carried
unanimously.
CommissiOner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that
the report of the VarianCe Committee of 24 July 1967 be approved
subject to deletion of all the words after the word denied in
paragraph 4 of page 2 and that the Variance be denied since the
findings required by Section 17.6 of Zoning Ordinance c~nnot be
made; motion carried unanimously.
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II. F. PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE OF SAI~TOGA - Saratoga Avenue - Informal Hearing -
Request for Modification of Condition
of Change of Zoning - Continued from
10 July 1967
The Chairman opened the discussion on this matter by inquiring if there
was anything new 'in the file. The Secretary stated there was a letter
in the file explaining 5) the applicant's request 2) the need for
flexibility in design 3) the method of development and requesting~pre-
liminary design approval as soon as possible.
Commissioner McFall advised that a ·report,~relative to thiS"matter, had
not been prepared earlier, because the'.S~bdivision Committee ,wanted to
assure itself that the structures to be erected on this property would
meet the conditions and would be pleasing in design.
The Secretary read the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 recommending that
Condition "Z"~ Exhibit "A" of Ordinance NS-3-ZC-7 be modified ·(on the
advice of the City Attorney) and..requesting~a':site ~ptan showing the
number, size, location, and elevations of all proposed buildings.
Chairman Norton wanted to know if ·there was a deadline for filing the
aforementioned map.
The Secretary answered that it was intended that it be filed prior to
recommending to the City Council that Condition"2" be modified.
Commissioner O'Rorke suggested that.the applicant submit a Master Plan
showing how the procedure for deve!opmen~ of ~his parcel would be handled.
Dr. Abrams stated that ·he·! felt the ~etter he submitted contained all the
details necessary and requested some help in determining what specifically
was desired in the F~ster Plan requested.
Commissioner Kasner explained that a detailed Master Plan showing the items
listed in the Staff Report would be acceptable.
Commissioner O'Rorke advised that the plans submitted tended to introduce
the subject·development rather than explai~ the proposal in detail.
Commissioner McFall declared that the conditions in question were impose~
with the Medical Village in mind and should now be separated from the
Professional Village.
Commissioner Crisp stated that if the subject report is recommended to the
City Council as the action of the Planning Commission then a supplementary
report should be prepared specifically stating what additional requirements
were necessary prior to the Preliminary Design Approval.
Chairman Norton inquired if Preliminary Design 'Approval would·be a sufficient
basis to forward this matter to the City Council to grant the modification of
Condition "2".
Cemmissioner.O'Rorke answered that it would be satisfactory.
F. PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE OF SAI~TOGA - Continued
Commissioner Crisp again stressed that, he felt, a report (telling
exactly what the Commission wanted) should be sent to the City Council.·
Chairman Norton stated that, perhaps, the Subdivision Committee and
Staff could write a supplementary report to the Staff Report of 24 July
1967 and the applicant could submit a Master Plan and after that Prelim-
inary Design Approval could be granted.
Dr. Abrams stated that 1) he would like to find out the feelings of
the Commission on many things 2) he felt that some members of the
Commission thought that he had .deceived them and acted in bad faith
3) some bad feeling had resulted with regard to age limitation in
the Saratoga Green development.
Chairman Norton stated that, he thought, the age limitation was a
good idea but could not be written into the report because of financial
reasons.
Commissioner McFall stated that 1) there had 'been some concern, on his
part, about the a~sepce of any mention of age limitation in the report
2) he did not f~lly understanO why it was not written into the report
3) he felt Saratoga Green would best be developed as a wholly adult
community 4) after discussing this with Dr. Abrams it is now clear to
why the age limitation was omitted from the report and 5) the realization
of this has not influenced any other decision made in the past.
Commissioner Johnson stated that 1) a vote was taken on the subject
report when it was before the Planning Commission for action and the
Vote was favorable and 2) the members of the Commission are all entitled
to their personal opinions even though they may not vote accordingly.
Commissioner Kasner declared that according to the Citizen's Committee
Report a large number of people in the community are concerned about
un-planned developments and we are just being consistent in asking the
applicant to 'submit a Master Plan showing type of development thus
showing the citizens that the Planning Commission is concerned about
the type of planning for large parcels. :
Dr. Abrams requested 1) correction of the condition in error 2) some
firm direction as to what it was the Commission wanted in a Master Plan.
He then stated 1) that he could not produce a map with definite plans
for· each building that would eventually exist on the property 2) he
could produce a pretty picture but he was afraid that when he was ready
with a permanent plan (which would undoubtedly be different) the Commission
would say he was inconsistent.
Chairman' Norton agreed that if Dr. Abrams decided to change his plans,
after submitting them, he would have to come before the Commission and
request the change.
F. PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE OF SARATOGA - Continued
Commissioner O'Rorke advised that 1) a Master Plan (of the type
requested in this case) have been required before on pieces of
property this size 2) the pretty pictures (mentioned by Dr. Abrams)
help the Commission to reach decisions and 3) perhaps, the Planning
Commission should ask that Dr. Abrams bring in what he thinks is
the best plan.
Commissioner Crisp asked Dr. Abrams if he intended t0 bring in plans
for the proposed apartment building one at a time or will a Master
Plan be availabe.
Dr. Abrams 1) answered that it would not be wise to plan for one
building at a time because of financia'l reasons and 2) advised
that the design'of the apartment buildings would repeat themselves.
The Secretary stated that a Master Plan had been submitted by
Dr. Abrams.
Commissioner O'Rgrke stated that the Design Review Committee did not
have an opportunity to study the submitted Master Plan very closely
but from a"brief observation it appeared that the plan was very meager.
Commissioner Crisp stated he would be willing to send the recommendation
of the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 to the City Council with a supplementary
statement listing the information desired on a Master Plan providing that
Dr. Abrams submit a Master Plan prior to receiving Design'ReviewApproval.
Chairman Norton at this point directed that the discussion on the Professional
Village of Saratoga be terminated.
Commissioner McFall moved that' the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 be approved
and.the request .for modification of Condition "2" be approved subject to
1) the condition stated in report and 2) the Staff and Subdivision Committee
preparing a supplement to the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 explaining the
nature of the conditions desired.
'After further discussion, Commissioner .McFali requested that the afore-
mentioned motion be rescinded.
Chairman Norton outlined a proposed motion and on that basis.Commissioner
McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Rorke that:
1) the~.Staff Report. of 24 July. 1967 be approved
and that the Planning Commission recommend to
the City Council that the modification of
Condition "2" be granted subject to the condi-
tions stated in said report;
F. 'PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE OF SAPSTOGA - Continued
2) that enforcement of the conditions be in
the usual Design Review procedure as in the ·
case of subdivisions and other large develop-'
ments;
3) That t~he Staff and Subdivision Committee be
requested to prepare an addendum to report and
setT.forth the Commission's desires in regard to
the items required in the requested Master Plan;
4) that the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 approved at
tonight's meeting and the requested addendum (setting
forth the recommendation for the desired Master Plan)
when approved by the Planning Con~mission, be forwarded
to the City Council for their informati'on;
mot ion cart led unanimous ly.
~ Plannin~ Commission"'.' Minutes of 24 July 1967 - Continued
II.. G. MEDICAL VILLAGE OF SARATOGA - Saratoga Avenue - Informal Hearing -
Request for Modification of Condition of
Change of Zoning - Continued from 10 July
1967
The discussion on the informal hearing was opened and the Secretary stated
that a report relative to this matter had been prepared by the Sub-
division Committee.
~,~..,.?... Commissioner Crisp read the Subdivision Committee recommending that
-' this request for modification of condition be denied.
Chairman Norton directed that page 2. .paragraph 4. .line 2. .
of. the subject report should be amended by placing a period after
th'e word foregoing and by capitalizing the "c_" in the word changing.
"" Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the
report of the Subdivision Committee, recommending denial for the
requested modification of condition, be approved and forwarded to
the City Council as the action of the Planning Commission; motion
carried unanimous ly.
RECESS A~rO RECONVENE
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-703 - H. H. Sinclair, Saratoga Hills Road.- Building Site
Approval - 2 Lots
Commissioner McFall requested that SDR-703 be continued t'o the meeting
· Of 14 August 1967 to await the submittal of'more information on the
site 'development plan.
Chairman Norton so directed.
" B. SDR-704 - L. J. Cass, Allendale Avenue and Portos Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant was present and expressed satisfaction with the proposed
conditions of approval.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 24 July 1967 relative to SDR-704
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 10 July 1967)
be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion
carried with:'.CommissiOner' .Johnson '.abstaining; ~' :. :'~ ':.': "-' ;. ~.. i,
C. SDR-705 - O. L. Soules~ SararoSa Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
The Secretary stated that the applicant had reviewed the proposed
conditions of approval and had expressed satisfaction of same.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Building Site Committee RepOrt of 24 July 1967 relative to SDR-705
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 13 July
1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report;
motion carried unanimously.
PlanninS Commission Minutes of 24 July 1967 - Continued
III. D. SDR-706 - Virgil Herring, BiS Basin Way - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
· .. Mr.' Warren"Heid, architect,. was present to represent the applicant and
expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Building Site Committee Report of 24 July 1967 relative to SDR-706
be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 14 July
1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report;
motion carried unanimously. :
E. SDR-707 - Corinthian Studios, Saratoga-Los. Gatos Road - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot
Mr. Warren Heid, architect, Was present to represent the applicant and
expressed satisfaction with the proposed conditions of approval. He
then made reference to the note (regarding inadequate parking) included
in the Building Site Committee Report of 24 July 1967 and explained
that when parking was discussed several years ago it was the applicant'.s
understanding that a lot of parking would not be required for this type
of business.
Commissioner Crisp advised that the parking spaces available and located
at 'the service station are rarely used. He' then inquired if the storage
area marked on the map would be used for storage or for parking?
Mr. Held explained that the applicant did not wish to do anything that
would be contrary to the Zoning Ordinance since Corinthian Studios are
primarily a wholesale business and did not attract a lot of traffic
· ' which would result in parking problems.
Chairman Norton suggested that Mr. Held bring the subject Not__e to the
attention of the applicant.
It was moved 'by Commissioner McFall,' seconded by Commissioner Smith,
that the Building Site Committee Report of 24 July 1967 relative
SDR-707 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed
14 july 1967) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said
report (with particular emphasis on the Note listed in the subject
report); motion carried .unanimously.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-259 - John H. Powers (Quito Merchants Association), Cox Avenue -
Final Design Review - Directional Signs - Continued from
10 July 1967
Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 recommending
that Final Design Review be granted for A-259.
Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the
Staff Report of 24 July 1967 relative to A-259 be adopted and that Final
Design Review approval be granted in connection with A-259, as sho~ on
Exhibit "D" subject to the exact location of the two signs being approved
by the Director of Public Works through issuance of an Encroachment Permit;
motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson noted that the traffic sign for~ard of one of .the
pZoposed signs, but on the Same side of the street, should be called to
the attention of the Director of Public Works.
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Planning Commission Minutes of 24 July 1967 - Continued.
IV. B. A-245 - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Final.Design Review - Commercial
Center
Commissioner O'Rorke recommended continuance of A-245 to allow sufficient
time for 1) the proposed Parking District No.1 to be more firmly established
and 2) the further submittal of landscape plan and color scheme.
Chairman Norton so directed.
C. A-260'- James J. Hellman, Highway 85 - Final Design Review - Identification
Sign
CommisSioner O'Rorke read the Staff RepOrt of 24 July 1967 recommending
denial of the requested Identification Sign since they do not conform
with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner O'Rorke moved, 'seconded by Commissioner ICasner, that the
Staff Report of 24 July 1967 relative to A-260 be adopted and that Final
Design Review approval be denied for reasons stated in said report; motion
carried unanimously.
D. SS-53 -"Saratoga Foothills Development Corp.~ Cumberland Drive - Final
Design Review - Subdivision Identification SiSn
Commissioner O'Rorke read the Staff Report of 24 July 1967 recommending
· , 'that Final Design Review approval be granted in connection with SS-53.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Rorke moved, seconded by Commissioner
Kasner, that the Staff Repor.t of 24 July 1967 be adopted and the Final
DeSign Review approval be granted for SS-53 as shown on Exhibit "A" and
"B-2"; motion carried unanimously.
V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT'
Commissioner Kasner gave a summary on items reviewed and action at the City
Council meeting of 19 July 1967, with emphasis on items of particular interest
to the Planning Commission.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - Review of Proposed Plans
The Secretary explained that the parking district would provide approximately
203 spaces and would be located on property owned by 1) the old. Youth Center
(Mr. Samuel Tyler) 2) ~. Paul Flanagan 3) Mr. Virgil Herring 4) Mrs.
Frances Anderson 5) Mr. Robert Green 6) Mr. Gunn 7) ~. George Kocher
8) MrS. Barnett (Mrs. Wyant) 9) Ann Valk and 10) Mr. Joe Long. He
furher explained that 1) the parking district improvements will be paid for
through an assessment district and 2) the.ratio' of parking will be about
one (1) parking space per 4'00 square feet of building area.
Mrs. 'J~ss~e McGuire stated that she hoped something would be done to improve
the entrance to Fourth Street,,with regard to ingress and egress.
After discussion, Chairman Norton directed this matter continued to the next
regular meeting and referred same to the Design Review Committee for study
and review.
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~ PlanninS Commission Minutes of 24 July ].967 - Continued
VII. OLD BUS~ESS
A. AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - Relative to Offers and
Rejections of Dedications
on Final Maps - Continued
from 10 July 1967
The Secretary explained that 1) the City Administrator, in concurrence
with the City Attorney, introduced this amendment since it was felt
that something was lacking in the Subdivision Ordinance concerning
dedication.
Chairman Norton stated that 1) in his opinion the Ordinance attempted
to be quite clear on matter regarding dedication and 2) it did not
seem, from the point of view of the Planning Commission, that there
is any objection to the proposed amendment.
Commissioner McFall moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Secretary inform the City Council that the Planning Commission has
no objections to the proposed amendment; motion carried unanimously.
B. PROPOSED HORSE ORDINANCE
Commissioner McFall explained that with the unusual work load caused
by the General Plan Review progress on the proposed Horse Ordinance
has been behind schedule but is now ready to be slated for public
hearing on 28 August 1967.
In view of the foregoing, Chairman Norton directed that a ~ublic
hearing be set for the proposed Horse Ordinance on 28 August 1967.
C. ZONING SYMBOLS
Commissioner McFall explained that the Subdivision Committee will not
be ready with a recommendation relative to this matter un'til further
study has been.accomplished and requested that this matter be continued.
Chairman Norton so directed.
D. LYNGSO PROPERTY
Chairman Norton inquired if Mr. Lyngso had been contacted about
cleaning up "h.i~" property?
The Secretary explained that he had been informed by }~. Lyngso
that "he planned to construct a fence and clean up the property.
in the near future.
E. WEEDS
Commissioner JohnsOn inquired if some action c~uld .be taken regarding
an empty lot covered with weeds.
The Secretary explained that the City did not have a weed abatement
ordinance at the present time, but that the Fire Marshal could be
contacted to invest.igate the situation.
Planning Commission Minutes of 24 July 1967 - Continued
VIII. COD~qfNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
1. L~-109 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Miljevich
Drive - Request for Extension for Model Home Sales Office
The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant and requesting
an extension of one (1) year for the model home sales office located
at 20387 Miljevich Drive.
Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner McFali, that
an extension of one (1) year be granted for the model home sales
office on Lot 7 of Tract 4165; motion carried unanimously.
2. SIGNS - PAUL }~SSON VINEYARDS
The Secretary advised that a communication was received from
Thomas'Leong, ProdUction Manager for Paul Masson Vineyards,
requesting a meeting with the Design Review Committee to discuss
directional and identification signs.
B. ORAL
1. ~.~ST VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Commissioner O'Rorke stated that the plans for the West Valley
Junior College had been received and were 'available for review.
He explained that the campus.:would include 1) two (2) permanent
buildings 2) one.(1) temporary building composed of five (5)
portables 3) .a swimming pool ~.~4)', eight tennis courts and
5) a turf area.
2."~"GUESTS
Chairman Norton expressed regret that a City Councilman was
not in attendance at thisymeeting and then acknowledged, with
pleasure, the presence of ~s. Jessie. McGuire of the Good
Government,' Mr. John Powers of the Quito Merchants Association.
He, also, expressed appreciation to Mrs. McGuire for the coffee
served at recess. "
IX, ADJOUR~'MENT
The Chairnmn declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P,M,
Respeitful!y su~e~
~ker, Secretary
Sara'toga Planning Commission
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CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
TIME: Monday, 24 Jul. y 1967, 7:30 P.M.
PLACE:. City Council Chambers, Fruitvale' AVenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATI6N
A. ROLL CALL
B. MINUTES
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-71 - Maxmr Investment Company, Walnut Avenue - Request for Change of
Zoning from "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) to "R-M-3,000"
(Multi-Residential) - Continued from 26 June 1967.
B. REED'S CARPETS - Russell R. Reed, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Informal
Hearing - Request to Add Floor Coverings and Draperies
to the List of Uses'Permitted Under the "C-S"
(Commercial Service) Zoning District - Continued from
10 July 1967
C. ~UITO ROAD PLAN LINE - Request to Consider the Proposed Quito Road Plan
Line - Continued from 10=.July 1967
D. V-300 - George Britt, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and Seagull Way - Request
for Variance in Connection with Sign Requiremerits - Continued
from 10 July 1967
E. y-301 - William C. Becker,' Glen'Brae Drive - Request for Variance in
Connection with Fence Height Limitation - Continued from
10 July 1967
F. PROFESSIONAL VILLAGE OF SARATOGA - Saratoga Avenue - Informal Hearing -
Request for Modification ~f Condition
of Change of Zoning ' Continued from
10 Ju.~7 1967
G. MEDICAL VILLAGE OF SARATOGA - Saratoga Avenue - Informal Hearing -
Request for Modification of Condition of
Change of Zoning - Continued from 10 July
1967
III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR-703 - H. H. Sinclair, Saratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approval -
2 Lots
B. SDR-704 - L. J. Cass, Allendale Avenue and Portos Drive - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot
C. SDR-705 - O. L. Soul~s, SaratoRa Avenue - BuildinR Site Approval - 1 Lot
D. SDR-706 - Virgil Herring. Big Basin Way - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot
E. SDR-707 - Corinthian Studios, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot
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PlanninZ Commission Agenda_24 July 1967 - Continued
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-259 - John H. Powers (Quito Merchants Association), Cox Avenue -
Final Design Review - Directional Signs - Continued from
10 July 1967
B. A-~4~ - Virgil Herring, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Commercial
Center
C. A-260 - James J. Hellman, Highway 85 - Final Design Review - Identifica-
tion Sign
D. SS-53 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corp., Cumberland Drive - Final
Design Review - Subdivision Identification Sign
V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 - Review of Proposed Plans
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - Relative to Offers and Rejec-
tions of Dedications on Final
Maps - Continued from 10 July
1967 ..........................................................................
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. WRITTEN
B. ORAL
I X. ADJOURNMENT