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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-1968 Planning Commission MinutesTIME: Monday, 25 March 1968, 7:30 P.- M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROLlINg ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Lively, McFall, Norton, and Smith. Absent: Commissioner Kasner. B. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner 'Smith, that the reading of the minutes of the 11 March 1968 meeting be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission subject to the following deletions: page'3. . .delete paragraph 3 under II. D page 7. . .delete paragraph 2, 3, 4, and.5 under III. A. 2. V-313; motion carried unanimously. C. COMMITTEES Chairman Norton explained that it has been the policy in the past to have the Chairman of the Subdivision Committee serve on the General Plan Committee; therefore, Commissioner Smith will replace Commissioner Crisp on the General Plan Committee in keeping with the above mentioned practice. He then appointed Commissioner Kasner to the General plan Comanittee .to fill the vacancy left by ................... Commissioner O'Rorke; and appointed Commissioner Lively to take the place.of Commissioner Kasner on the Variance Committee. Chairman Norton stated 1) a problem existed that he would like to discuss with the Commission 2) the Subdivision Committee meets on each-Monday after- noon and on Thursday morning and sometimes on Monday morning 3) this means that the person appointed to this Committee must have time to attend the ..; specified meetings and:.4) some. alternatiVe'might:'be to a) have evening meetings with the Staff and applicants b) have the Staff take care of the initial contact work ""~ with the applicant and then present the problem to :~'.': the Commission c) increase the Staff which would be an additional expense. He then advised that the evening meeting may be a hardship for the applicant. Commissioner Johnson stated that if' the members of the Commission are willing to give up their evenings it should not be Wrong to ask applicants to give up their evenings. Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) evening meetings will mean overtime for the Planning and Public Works Staff and this will involve additional monies '!"!.:ii.,~! 2) he preferred afternoon meetings for the convenience of the Committee mem- bers, applicants, and Staff 3) another alternate would be to have a two man Committee to attend the scheduled day...time meetings with the thirdSmember '.i.'. sitting in whenever possible. 2~.' . Commissioner Smith stated that with a two man Committee (with a po~,ib'l.,, ! "'!~'!57 Ehird mcn~l~er ~en available) the applicant can meet with the Commz[tl:ee on the Monday of the Planning Conm~ission.meeting; whereas, with the evening meetings this would not be feasible.. -1- .! Plannin$ Commission Minutes 25 March 1968 - Continued II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. V-314 - Larry G. Swenson, Bohlman Road - Request for Variance in Connec- tion with Front Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from'll March 1968 The public hearing for V-314 was re-opened at 7:40 P.M. The Secretary stated that nothing further had been added to the file. The applicant and his architect were present but offered no further comments. The Secretary read the Staff Report of 25 March 1968 recommending,j-With concurrence of the Variance Committee, that the subject Variance be granted. At 7:50 P.M. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, to close the hearing on V-314; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Staff Report of 25 March 1968, relative' to V-314, be adopted and the Variance granted since the findings required by Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 ca~ be made; motion carried .unanimously..' B. V-315 - Atlantic Richfield Company, Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Request for Variance in Connection with Sign. Requirements The public hearing relative to V-315 was opened at 7:52 P.M. The Secretary stated .that the Notices of Hearing had been mailed and then briefly reviewed this file. No.'one was present to represent the applicant. At 7:54 P.M. Chairman Norton closed this hearing temporarily and deferred same to the latter part of the public hearings in order to allow time for the applicant to arrive. C. V-316 - L. B. Nelson, Prospect Road - Request for Variance in Connection With Sign Requirements Chairman Norton opened the public hearing relative to V-316 at 7:55"'P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and then briefly explained this application. Mr. Jerry Gurley, present to represent the applicant, stated.that 1) he understood that the normal procedure in these matters is to refer the application to the Variance Committee for study 2) he would like to meet with the Committee and seek their advice 3) he felt the City has a good Sign Ordinance in that it. is short and plain in comparison to some others he has worked with 4) since the ~ity Ordinance is short it does not cover all situations 5) the proposed sign will be in competition with other larger signs which are governed by different sign laws 6) the other signs are five to six times larger than the one proposed and 7) in view of the larger' signs a smaller sign will be a distinct disadvantage; therefore, the applicant felt it necessary to submit this request for Variance. Chairman Norton stated the'Planning Commission did grant the Big Tree Shopping Center'(located near the applicant's property) some ~ariance on their sign but not to the degree proposed by the applicant. PlanninS Commission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued Ii. C. V-316 - Continued Mr. Gurley stated that he felt the proposed sign is very much in keeping with the architecture of Saratoga 2) the sign does not involve moving parts or flashing lights 3) in order to catch the eye of the passing motorists a different kind of sign is needed and 4) more sign area than the 32.square feet allowed by the Sign Ordinance is needed. No one else present wished to comment. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of'the Variance Committee, arranged an appointment with M~. Gurley for Saturday at 9:00 A.M. on 30 March 1968. t{e~ also, instructed the Secretary to inform the representative for Atlantic Richfield Company that their application for Variance will be discussed at this meeting. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:03 P.M.) closed the hearing relative to .V-316 for the evening, referred the matter to the Variance Committee for further study and continued same zto the next regular meeting. D. UP-i46 - Finnegan Constr~ction Company, Manor Drive - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Model Home Sales Office - Continued from 11 March 1968 The hearing relative to UP-146 was re-opened at 8:04 P.M. The Secretary stated there was nothing new in the file. There was no one present to represent the applicant and no one in the audience wished to comment. The Secretary read the Staff RepOrt of 25 March 1968 recommending that UP-146 be granted. Commissioner Smith stated that paragraph 2. .lines 2 and 3. . .should be changed to read as follows: "a period of one (1) year' for sales only and prohibition of any use as a construction yard,.engineeringOr.design office." Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, at 8:06 P.M..~ to close the public hearing for UP-146; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, that the Staff Report of 25 ~rch 1968 be adopted, as amended, and the Use Permit be granted in accordance with said report and subject to the conditions stated therein; motion carried unanimously. E. UP-147 - St. Archangel Michael (Serbian Orthodox Church), Allendale Avenue - Request for Use Permit for Sanctuary, Classrooms, and a Parish House - Continued from 11 March 1968 The hearing for UP-147 was re-opened at 8:07 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing further had been added to the file. The Pastor of the church was present and stated that the requested additions were shown on their Master Plan five (5) years ago, but then due to lack of funds it was necessary to postpone construction of same. The Secretary read the 'Staff Report Of 25 March 1968 recommending that the requested Use Permit be' granted subject to the conditions stated in said report. .. Commissioner Crisp pointed out that the church can have a larger sanctuary if they provide additional parking. -3- F. lannin5 Commission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued II. E. UP-147 - Continued At 8:10 P.M., Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the public hearing on UP-147 be terminated; motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Staff Report of 25 March 1968, relative to UP-147 be adopted and the Use Permit be granted subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. qUITO PARK BUSINESS CENTER, Cox Avenue - Informal Hearing - Request that Veterinarian Office be Added to the List of Condftional Uses in the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District - Continued from 11 March 1968 The Secretary stated nothing further had been added to the file. No one was present to represent the applicant. The Secretary read the Staff Report of 25 March 1968 recommending that this request be denied. Chairman Norton stated that in paragraph 2. .line 4. . .of.the subject Staff Report the word "hospital" should be inserted between the words "'animal" and "can". After the discussion on this matter was ended, Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, tha.t the Staff Report of 25 March 1968 relative to this matter be adopted, as amended, and the !=equest~!il be denied on the basis that. the findings necessary under Section 14.1 of the Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-3 cannot be made; motion'carried unanimously. B. V-315 - Atlantic Richfield Company, Cox Avenue and=Paseo Presada - Request for Variance in Connection With SiSn Requirements The hearing relative to V-315 was re-opened at 8:16 P.M. Mr. William H. F~pas, applicant's representative, stated that the smallest sign the Atlantic Richfield Company uses is 42 square feet and they would prefer this size sign for the station to be located at the corner of Paseo Presada and Cox Avenue. Chairman Norton stated it did not seem that a great expense would be involved for consturction of a smaller sign. Mr. M~!pas explained that 1) the 42 square foot signs are pre-constructed and 2) there is a 42 square foot sign at the Atlantic Richfield Station across the street from the one under discussion. Chairman Norton advised that there is no competition at this location that would create a necessity for larger signs. Mr. Lester Prinz, owner of property directly across the street, inquired about the hours the gas station would be open. Mr. Malpas stated he was under th~ impression the station would close at 10:00 P.M. Chairman Norton explained that under the present Zoning Ordinance'the gas station could be open all night. Mr. Prinz asked that the Planning'Commission keep the residents of the area in mind while considering this application../~~' -4- PlanninS Commission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued II. B. V-315 - Continued Chairman Norton (8:23 P.M.) closed the hearing relative to V-315 for the evening, directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting and . referred same to the Variance Con~nittee for study. Commissioner Crisp, on behalf of the Variance Committee, made an sppoint- ment with Mr. Malpas to meet with the Committee on Saturday mornin. g, 30 March 1968 at 9:30 A.M. to discuss this matter. ~' G. S}~LL PET ORDINA'NCE - Proposed Amendmen. t to Ordinance No. MS-3 Relating to the Keeping of Certain Birds and Srm~l l Mammals ~ as. P. ets in "R" Districts - Continued from 28 August' "' 1967 ... Chairman Norton opened the hearing relative to this matter at 8:23 P.M. and then requested the Secretary to read Section (1) of the proposed Pet Ordi- nance for the information of the audience. The Secretary read Section (1) of the Ordinance which states the number of different types of animals permitted in "R" Districts. Chairman Norton explained that the Zoning Ordinance does not state anything relative to Small Pets and anything not specifically mentioned in the Zoning Ordinance is automatically prohibited; therefore, the 'proposed Small Pet Ordinance has been prepared to set forth reasonable limits. Commissioner Smith stated that he felt the Rodentia family should be some- what more limited and it should be specified that they should be kept in cages. Conu~issioner Johnson stated thai':" the General Plan Committee investigated a number of Ordinances and the one proposed is more restrictive than most. The Secretary inquired if any m'ention should be made concerning the keeping of lambs, kids, and calves. Commissioner Crisp stated 'that these animals should not be permitted except under 4-H Projects and in that case the 4-H Ordinance will govern ghe keep- ing of same. The Secretary then explained that no mention is made about the keeping of wild and undomesticated animals. z Chairman Norton stated that since =they are not specifically mentioned they are prohibited and anyone wishing to keep them as pets would have to apply for a Variance. Commissioner McFall stated there is a lot of doubt among residents in Saratoga as to whether or not they are required to keep their dogs and cats on leashes or in enclosures.. Chairman Norton stated the he was more concerned with cats than he was about · dogs and recom~nended that a clause governing leashing of cats and dogs be added to the City Ordinance. The Secretary explained that the Santa Clara County Health Department will come out and pick up a dog if he is not licensed or, if he is licensed, the~ " will return him to his owner. Commissioner Crisp stated that there seem to be a lot of wild, unlicensed cats running around Saratoga and these seem t? be the ones that should be controlled since they do go after 'the birds.·:~ -5- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued II. G. SMALL PET ORDINANCE - CONTINUED A gentlemen in the audience stated'that keeping a dog in a completely enclosed cage would be extremely difficult since you would have to fence your entire yard including the top. Chairman Norton directed the Staff to contact the City Attorney to see. if there is any feasible language. that can be written into the Ordinance that would require cats and dogs to be kept on the owners property at all times. Commissioner McFall stated that such a Ordinance is badly needed in the City and when the Ordinance is adopted it should be given as much publicity as possible. Com~issioner Johnson recommended that the Small Pet Ordinance be referred back to the General Plan Committee for further study. He then pointed out that when the Committee worked with this proposed Ordinance they'.'~on~idered the practicability of enforcement. After discussion, Chairman Norton (8:48 P.M.) closed the hearing relative to the Small Pet Ordinance for the evening, referred same to the General Plan Committee for further.study and directed the matter continued to the next ~e~ula~ 'meeting ...................... ~ -.. H. 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 Con~nercial) and from "R-l-10,000" (Singl~ Family Residential) to "R-M-4,000" (Multi-Family Residential) - Continued from 14 August 1967 Chairman Norton re-opened. the' public hearing for C-104 at 8:50 P.M. The Secretary stated that the Notice.'..of Hearing had been published and then read a communication received from D.K. Summerville, 12350 Radoyka Drive · filed:.."'; in opposition to the requested Change of Zoning. Chairma~ Norton explained that this hearing was postponed because of the General Plan Studyand now after completion of that study it is evident that this Change of Zoning cannot be granted Mr. Dick Foust, applicant's architect, stated that 1) he realized that architects generally agreed with one another but in this case he disagreed 'with the recomanendation made by Mr. Livingston against this proposed Change of Zoning 2) he again wanted to re-state that the area under discussion is a problem area because of the encroachment of the freeway 3)= the pro- posal submitted is a reasonable one and 4) the applicant intends to pursue . this proposal further. Chairman Norton pointed out that it might be advisable for the applicant to withdraw'C-104 so that h.e...can go ahead with some other proposal without wait- ing the one year required if an applica~.i0n is denied. Commissioner Smith suggested that the applicant meet with the Subdivision Committee so that the policy of the Planning Commission and City Council in connection with these matters 'can be explained to him. Mr. Ed Demerick, Saratoga Park Woods Homeowners Association, submitted a brochure stating their reasons for opposing the subject application. Commissioner Smith recommended that the Secretary make an appointment with the applicant to meet with the Subdivision Committee. Chairman Norton closed the public hearing r~lative'to C-104 at 8:58 P.M., referred same to the Subdivision 'Co~mittee for further study and directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting. -6- Plannin~ Cc~,mF,'~ission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued RECESS AND RECO~VENE III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS . ~,~.. ..~.. A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street an~l Saratoga Creek - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 11 March 1968 Co~issioner Smith recoxmended that this.application be continued allow time for the applicant to submit additional infor~tion. Chair~n Norton so directed. B. SDR-734 - F[anfred G. l~hl, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 11 March 1968 Commissioner Smith stated that the proposed conditions of approval were ready at the last meeting but' some points required clarification by the City Attorney and then asked th~ Secretary to explain ~at infornmtion he had obtained. The Secretary explained (after discussing the mtter with the City Attorney) that 1) even though it is a burden on the applicant the Planning Commission can treat this Building Site (SDR-734) as part of ~. Buehner's subdivision until Y~. Kahl's name appears on the Tax Rolls as the legal o~er of the property and 2) the only r~course for ~. ~hl is for him to withdraw SDR-734 and await adoption of the Tax Rolls or to accept the proposed conditions and go ahead with the improvements. Mr. Kahl stated he would like, to withdraw the subject application. Commissioner Smith stated that. t'he Subdivision Co~ittee had no objection to this withdrawal as long as the applicant submits' his intentions in ~iting. Chairmn Norton directed that the applicant submit a ~itten statement withdrawing SDR-734 and continued the ~tter to later on the agenda. C. SDR-737 - ~rry Swenson, Bohlman Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 11 March 1968 The applicant and his architect, F~. Ellmore, were present. ~. Ellmore stated that Condition II-C was not clear. The Secretary stated uhat Condition iiI-C involves~an Offer of Dedication for the street which .the City my or may not accept. Chair~n Norton directed that Condition II-C be changed to read as follows: Submit irrevocable Offer of Dedication on Bohlmn Road to provide for a 30-foot half-street as.approved by Director of Public Works." The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from ~. Ellmore, stated that if a storm drain is put on a lot and it carries water from lots other than the one the storm drain is located on the applicant will receive credit on the Storm Drainage Fee which he is required to pay as part of the Condition of Approval. After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by C~issioner McFall, 'that the Building Site CoEittee Report of 25 ~rch 1968 relative to SDR-73~= be adopted, as. amended, and that the tentative mp (Exhibit "A-I", filed 18 ~rch 1968) be approVed subject to the condftions set forth in' said report; motion carried unanimously. Pla.nning Commission Minutes - 25 M~:rch 1968 - Continued IiI. B. SDR-734 - Manfred G. Kahl, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - I Lot - Continued from 11 M~.rch 1968 Mr. Kahl stated he was prepared to submit his letter of withdrawal for ~D'~.-734 at this time. Co.~,~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the letter ·of withdrawal submitted by Mr. Kahl be accepted and the withdrawal of SDR-734 be granted; motion carried unanimously.' D. SD-738 - Donald R. McCormack, Dour].as Lane - Subdivision Approval - 5 Lots The applicant was present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction of same. Commissioner McFall recommended that another condition be added to the Subdivision Committee Report requiring underground utilities. The Secretary stated that the underground utilities are required as part of the Standard Engineering Conditions already mentioned in the Subdivision Report and most engineers are aware that underground utilities are required. Chairman Norton stated =that in the interest of clarification Condition 8 should be added to the Subdivision Committee Report as follows: · "8. Provide underground utilities." He then instructed the Secretary to check with the City Attorney to see if 1) some simple statement can be worked out to cover the General Conditions in the Building Site Committee Reports and 2) if a brief statement regarding Standard Engineering Conditions could be outlined. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Subdivi- sion Committee Report of 25 b~rch 1968 relative to SD-738 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 8 March 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. SDR~739 - Wells Fargo Bank, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Building Site Approval - 4 Lots M~. David I~mond, present to represent the applicant, stated that he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and ~xpress~d satisfaction of same. It was moved by Commissioner Smi.th,' seconded by Commissioner McFall, that the Building Site Committee Report of 25 M~rch 1968 relative to SDR-739 be adopted and that the' tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 March 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. SDR-740 S.L. Tyler a~d G. S. Kocher, Fourth Street - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Smith stated that the applicant requested that this matter be continued to the next regular me. eting. Chairman Norton so directed.· Plannin~ Commission Minutes 25! ~nr ': ~ - ~,, c~ ].968 - Continued III. G. SDR-741 - Joe Nevi!le Pierce Road - Building~ Site Approval 3 Lots Conm~issioner Smith advised that the proposed conditions of approval were basically the same as those approved for SDR-598 with the exception 'of some minor adjustments for the .access road going into the property. The applicant was present and stated that he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction of same. He then inquired if the street name Chalet Ciotilde Drive could be changed to something else. Chairman Norton explained that it could be with the unanimous agreement of all the people living on the street. Con~nissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Building Site Committee Report of 25 i~arch 1968 relative to SDR-741 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 15 ,March 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. H. S__DR-74_____2 - Ann Valk, Bi~ Basin Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot The Secretary stated that the applicant has reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and has expressed satisfaction of same. Com~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the Building Site Committee Report of 25 ~rch 1968 relative to SDR-742 be adopted and that-the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 15 March 1968) be apprOv~d~'~:sdb- ject to.the conditions set forth.in said report; motion carried unanimously. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-273 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and .Saratoga Creek - Preliminary Design Review - Apartment Complex - Continued from 11 ~{arch 1968 The Secretary recommended, on the basis of the procedure followed relative to SDR-732, that this matter be continued. Chairman Norton so directed. B. A-274 - St. Archangel Michael (Serbian Orthodox Church), Allendale Avenue - Final DesiSn Review - Residence and Classroom Buildin~ The Secretary read the Staff Repqrt of 25 March 1968 recommending that Final Design Review be granted .for A-274. Chairman Norton directed that the report should be amended as follows: In the title. . ."Parish Residence". ~ .should be deleted. Paragraph 2. .line 3. ."on Exhibit "A" for the residence". . .should be deleted. Paragraph 2. . .line 5. . ."and subject to the following condition".. . should be deleted. The following be left in the Staff Report as a Note. ~Or~. Maximum seating capacity of new sanctuary shall be 150 seats." Corm~issioner Smith, seconded by Con~nissioner Cr. isp, to adopt, as amended, the Staff Report. of 25 i,farch 1968. recommending that Final Design Review be be granted A-274 as shown on Exhibit "B", along with color exhibits as shown on Exhibit "A-i" and subject zo the .~jote stated in said report; motion carried unanimous ly. Plannin8 Commission Minutes 25 March 1968 - Continued IV. C. A-275 Atlantic Richfield Company Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Final Design Review - Identification Sign The Secretary, in view of the course taken relative to V-315, recommended that this matter be 'continued to the next regular meeting. Chairnmn Norton so directed. D. A-277 - S. L. Tyler and G. S. Kocher, Fourth Street - Preliminary Design Review - Commercial BuildinSs The Secretary stated that since the development as presently designed encroaches into the creek channel and, therefore, the situation requires substantial revision on the site development plans. He then recon~nended that A-277 be continued. Chairman Norton so directed. E. A-278 - Ann Valk, Big Basin Way - Preliminary Design Reivew - Commercial Buildings · The Secretary recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular !'~.~ meeting to allow the Design Review Committee t:ime~:t~oT.st:udy;~the:.~l~ns'.!sUbmitted .'..!i' by the appricant and her; architect. Chairman Norton so directed. : V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Norton gave a summary on items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 20 March 1968. He then advised that the City Council returned the General Plan Committee Report (stating the recommendations made by the Committee relative to the General Plan Report submitted by Livingston and Blayney, Planning Consultants) to the Planning Commission for clarification on some items. Commissioner Johnson stated that the General Plan Committee would meet on Saturday~ morning, 30 March 1968, to discuss the subject report and prepare the clarifications requested by the City Council. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. B. T. GALEB, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Con~ideration..of Apartments - Report of Subdivision Committee Commissioner Smith stated that the Subdivision Committee met with the applicant and explained to him that 1) the policy of the Planning Co~n~ission is to move slowly to approve any more apartment zoning until it becomes apparent how the property already approved for apartments will develop 2) this is the policy of the City Council as well as that of Livingston and Blayney, Planning Consultants 3) it might be well to withhold any formal application for Change of Zoning until after the General Plan is approved or until after some of the existing Multi-Resi- dential Zoning is developed or the zoning expires and 4) he might appear before the full City Council and present a petition stating his request. Chairman Norton stated that he understood Mr. Galeb and his neighbors were not interested in a mobile home park for this area as he suggested at the last meet- Mr. Galeb advised that he felt his request is a reasonable one and the neighbor- hood is in favor of upgrading this area with the proposed apartment zoning. Chairman Norton directed Mr. Galeb to present his request before the City Council for discussion. -10- P!annin~ Commission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continuecl VI. B. CAPITAL I?'fPROVEMENTS The Secretary explained that a draft of the Capital Improvement Program has been submitted to the General 'Plan Committee and the City Council and is ready to be discussed at the meeting of the General Plan Committee on 30 M~rch 1968. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that no mention of Parks is ~de in the the subject report. The Secretary explained that Parks are included but not specifically mentioned since they will come up under a Bond Issue; therefore, will not necessarily come out of Capital Improvement Funds. VII. NEW BUSINESS NO~ VIII. COb~b~ICATIONS A. I~iTTEN 1. A-156 - Saratoga United Presbyterian Church, Herriman Avenue - Request for Extension for Completion of Parking Requirements The Secretary read a letter received from the Reverend John C. Stokes requesting that an extension be granted for the completion of fifty-two (52) additional parking spaces in connection with A-156. He then reco~end'ed that this matter be referred to the Design Review Co~ittee for study and continued to the next regular meeting. Chairran Norton so directed. 2. [~-88 - George Day, C,.,-~ber]and ~ive - Request for Extension for the Use of Administrative Sales Office The Secretary read a letter received from George Day Construction Co., Inc. requesting an extension of UP-88 for a Model Home Sales Office. He then recoEended that this mtter be referred to the Subdivision Committee for study and be' continued to the next regular meeting. Chain~nn Norton so directed]. 3. ELSIE PATRICK, F. roapect Road - Request for Autg Parts Store The Secretary read a co~unication received from ~s. Elsie ~'atrick requesting that Auto Parts Store be a~ded to the list of Condi~zzional Uses in the "C-N" (Neighborhood Commercial. Zoning District) in order to develop this property. · Chairman Norton directed that a Notice of Hearing be. published setting an Informal Hearing relative to this request for the meeting of 8 April 1968. -11- .P. lannin~;, Co~ission Minutes - 25 March 1968 - Continued VIII. B. ORAL ' '.. Chairman Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Council. man "..i Hart~m~n, Mrs. Parker of the Good Government Group and Mr. Kitchen an :. :.r.: interested spectator He, also, thanked Mrs. Parker for the coffee . served at the recess. ..r! IX. ADjOD~RN}~EN~F '. The Chairmn declared the ~meeting adjourned.at 10:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Stanley M. Wa~ Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission