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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-1968 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 8 July 1968, 7:30 P.M. PLACE: City Council Chambers, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: R~guiar Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Norton. A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Crisp, Johnson, Kasner, Lively, Metcalf and Norton. Absent: Commissioner Smith. B. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded' by Commissioner Kasner, that the reading of the minutes of the 24 J~ne 1968 meeting. be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission subject to the following changes: page 2 . · PUBLIC HEARINGS . · B, UP-151, paragraphs 2 and 3 ~ · interchange paragraphs 2 and' 3. Under C, UP-152, paragraph 3, last line, change "Commission" to "Department". page 3 · . PUBLIC HEARINGS . D, V-318, paragraph 5, third ~ "' insert the words, "the line . . after the words "t e floor,. hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m." . paragraph 6, eliminate. page ~ . · PUBLIC HEARINGS . . E, V-319, paragraph 3 · . last line . . eliminate last four words in paragraph and put a period after the word "affect." page 4 · · PUBLIC HEARINGS . . F, Visitor Commercial· paragraph 5, line 2 . . after "our" insert the word "s~gE~alty." ,, line 3 · . eliminate "protected" and insert district. -. ~. .... line h · . eliminate "development on Highway 85" line 5 · · eliminate "new". page 6 . .III, BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS . · SDR-?~3~ paragraph .1, line 3 · · strike the first sentence and sub- stitute the following: "Commissioner Crisp moved that the .__ tentative map for SDR-753 be approved (Exhibit "A" filed 17 May 1968) subject to the General a~ Specific Conditions stated in the Buildin9 Site Committee Report." page 6.. . III , BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS, para- graph D, 2, line 1 . · change the word "acceptance" to "a r " pp oval . page 6 o . IV, DESIGN REVIEW . . A. A-376, paragraph 1, "a Dr line 3 · · strike p oval of this Preliminary Design Review" and substitute "Preliminary Design approval!'.' page 6 . . IV, DESIGN REVIEW . . B. A-281, paragraph 2, lines 1 and 2 . . eliminate "acceptance of the Preliminary D~',stgn Review" and substitute "Preliminary Design approval". ~ page ? . . IV, DESIGN REVIEW . . D. A-287, paragraph 2, l~nes i and 2 attire "based on the Final Design Review" and.sub- -- stitute A ' recommending Final Design approval". -. -1- Planntn.q Commission Minutes, 8 July. 1~.68 - Continued _. page ? . . VI. OLD.BUSINESS . A-C-~3, paragraph l~, t. ine.s.1 and 2 . . eliminate "Change of Zoning Ordinance, and recom- mending it to the Council" and substitute "Conditional Zoning, and so.'zrie~coramendtng it to .the Council." . . last paragraph, lines 1 and 2 . . eliminate "prepared the paper work" and substitute "reviewed the file". page 10 . . B. MAYOR GLENNON . . last line, add the followin "Ther sentence e was unanimous approval." Chairman Norton said that he had received a postcard from Commissioner Smith from Virginta saying he would be back on the 15th, and asked if it would be appropriate to put him back on the various committees? Commissioner Crisp said the Subdivision Committee has a meeting on the 15th, but can't have four people, and that Commissioner Lively has. been fillin9 in on the Subdivision Commit tee. Chairman Norton said that if it made no.difference to the Subdivision Committee, he would let it go as it is for the present, and that Commissioner Smith will.be on deck when ......... needed. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-115 - Edwin E. Cox, Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from 'A" (Agricultural) to "R-12,500" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 24 june 1968. Commissioner Crisp said that there is one serious stumbling block on this; that there is no objection to recommending the zoning in question, however, on the tentative map there is a garage repair shop, which is non-conforming. He said the Committee is unwilling to go ahead without notifying applicant that if and when it is approved, the garage be eliminated. He said that is why a continuance is reco~mmend'ed, and said that it would make little difference in the time in getting the zoning. Chairman Norton felt that the City Attorney should be consulted. Commissioner Crisp said that they had consulted with the City Attorney who stated we could make a condition concerning this in recommending the change of zoning. Chairman Norton opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. and asked the Secretary if he had anything to offer. The Secretary said he did not--at this time. Paul Rose, Vice-President of Brown & Kauffman, said that it was the intention of the parties to have a definite number of lots required to support the 9are9e use; that they are unable to get the operator of the 9era9e to sell at this time, and not wanting to leave it out of the map, it was left in, and in original discussions with Mr. Walker and the Subdivision Committee, they said it could remain for.a time, but since it was outlined on the map, the operator would have to eliminate the Sara9e, then he would have conforming lots. Hopefully, Mr. Rose said, they could bring him around to selling. He said they would request that the map be approved for zoning, excludin9 raw acrea9e that would be necessary for the Cox Garage. Planntnq Commiss Minutes - 8 July 1968 - tfnued Chairman Norton ask&d for the advice of the Secretary; who said it could be excluded so as not to necessitate another notice and hearing -- that it is not addin9 to the application -- but as a matter of policy, we should not exclude it. Commissioner Crisp felt that further consultation would be in order. Chairman Norton closed the hearing at 7:50 p.m. and referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee for a report at the next regular meeting. B. C-116 - Albert L. Hanson and Clayton F. Thomas, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from VR-I-~O,O00" (Single Family Residential) to "R-1-20,OOO"'(Stngle Family Residential) Chairman Norton opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. The Secretary reported that notice was published and mailed; that the applicant requests a change of zoning for two acres located on Allendale, between Portos and Dolphin Drive. He read a letter from Mrs. John R. Nickel favoring division of the lots, stating that they were the closest neighbors to both lots and saw no objection -- in fact, believed such action would enhance the area. Mr. Hanson was present representing the applicants. He offered to answer any questions the Commission might have. In response to a question from Chairman Norton, the Secretary said that the zoning in this area has recently been changed to R-1-20,O00, and that the other lots a~ready built on are 1-acre lots. Chairman Norton asked Mr. Hanson if his property was built on at this time, and Mr. Hanson said that he has a home on it. In response to another question from the Chairman, Mr. Hanson said that he felt he could change the lot lines to conform with the zoning. The Secretary said that there didn't appear to be any need for a variance. Chairman Norton closed the hearing at 7:54 p.m. and referred the matter to th'e Subdivision Committee for a report at the next regular meetin9. C. UP-I~2 - Patricta A. McAllen, Quito Road - Request for Usa Permit to Allow a Day Care Nursery (Nursery (School) - Continued .from 24 June 1968 Chairman Norton reopened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. and the Secretary read a communication from Laurids J.Hansen 'stat- ing that he had no objection whatsoever to having the proposed Day Care Nursery next door to his property. Mr. and Mrs. McAllen were present but had no comments to offart Mrs. Stinnet, who was in the audience, spoke in behalf of granting this use permit, stating. that this type of Nursery Care is needed in this area. She said that she has a nursery school and knows the problems and that this type of Nursery Care school would be of particular value to working parents because it would open earlier and close later than her own nursery school. -3- Plan. Btnq ~ommtsst [nutes - 8 Jul.v 1968 - C tnued Commissioner Crisp called for the staff report and Secretary Walker read the report which reco~nended denial on the grounds 1) That present traffic conditions and projected future develop- ment as a major expressway would be detrimental from a safety standpoint; 2) Adequate offstreet parking would be difficult to provide with good access points, and 3) The establishment of this Nursery School would set an undesirable precedent of future non-residential development along Quito Road. Edward DudocR, a realtor, spoke from the audience and said there are a number of schools of this nature -- one in Los Altos, where there is much heavier traffic than Quito; another at the corner of Los Gatos-Almaden Road; another at Meridian and Isabel -- all with heavier traffic which is not a factor. H. C. Biggs repeated his objection to the introduction of the Nursery School since it would change the complexion of .the area generally, and further that traffic on Quito early in the morning and in the evening was already difficult to negotiate without increasing the load. Chairman Norton closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Commissioner Lively said that the Planning Commission has shown its desire to have Day Care Schools or Nursery Schools of this type, but that the primary objection is location. Chairman Norton said he was concerned because this is one of those danger areas --a borderline area that is hard to maintain. He asked the Secretary about requirements for parking, whether it would be adequate. The Secretary said that it was figured only from the number of teachers and personnel and adequate loading and unloading area and that it was sufficient. Commissioner Crisp. moved approval o, e_f_t~e staff report and re- commended that the use permit be de~iedgfor reasons stated the report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lively, and carried, with Commissioner Kasner abstaining. D. V-319 - Raymond A. Long, Sarahills Court - Request for Variance in connection with Distance between Structures and Side Yard Setback Requirements - Continued from 24 June 1968 ~hairman Norton re-opened the hearing at 8:05 p.m. Fir. Long was present in his own behalf and said that he had nothing to say but was there to answer any questions that might arise. Chairman Norton asked if anyone wished to be heard on V-319. and there was no response. Commissioner Crisp read a report from the Variance Co~nittee which recommended approval of the request for Variance.- There being no questions or conunents, Commissioner Johnson moved and Commissioner Crisp seconded a motion to close the hearing. The motion carried and the hearing was closed at 8:.09 p.m. Cosmissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the report ~f the Variance Committee be approved and the report. . a Planninq Commission Minutes - 8 July 1968 - Continued E. VISITOR COMMERCIAL - Proposed New Visitor Commercial Zoning District- Continued from .2~. June 1968 The public hearing was re-opened by Chairman Norton at 8:10 p.m. The Secretary read a communication from Sherman Miller, Presi- dent of the Saratoga News Publishin9 Company, Inc., which stated that he believed "Publishing and Printing Houses" should be placed under Permitted Uses, instead of Conditional uses in the Visitor Commercial District. Chairman Norton saw no objection to Publishin9 and Printin9 Houses bein9 included, but said it is not a specialty retail use. He felt that the newspaper business is a nice, clean industry. He said this was not aimed at restrictIn9 news- papers. John Hayes, representin9 Dr. Oliver, said it seemed that the Commission has neglected to take care of a problem which exists for more people than ~just Dr. Oliver. He said that Dr. Oliver and others have sDent a lot of money to build structures in the C-S area between Blue Hills and Azule, and he felt there should be provision for amortization wherein, over a period of time, the uses which were proposed at the time the structures were built, can be amortized. He felt that the present method is a travesty of justice. Chairman Norton asked Mr. Hayes if he had prepared any language suitable for use in accomplishing this, and he replied that he had not, but volunteered to prepare it and convey this material to the City as soon as possible. Chairman Norton told Mr. Hayes that the Subdivision Committee doesn't believe it would be proper to delay, however the matter would have to 9° to the Council and that if he wished to discuss it with the City Administrator and City Attorney he could persuade the Council to give it more consideration. B. T. Oaleb said he thought the whole commercial zoning of Saratoga ·should be upgraded, with sufficient restrictions. Chairman Norton said he believed it is designed to do that, in 1 ine with research. T. he hearth9 was closed at 8:Z~ p.m. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Ordinance now before the Commission, with the additional use of furniture specialty, be approved .and the rCsolutipn be -adopted, recommending the proposed C-V OrdinanCe to the Council.. Commissioner Hasnor said he felt the Commission should. con- sider the proposal by Mr. Hayes and that he opposed the motion.. Chairman Norton said the desire is to upgrade the area. He said he didn't know how difficult it would be to prepare an amortization clause, but the suggestion made last time was that a certain amount of administrative leeway might relieve some of the shock. He felt-that the objectives of the City of SaratoGa were being met by this proposed Ordinance, and he called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried, with Commissioner Kasner dissenting. Mr. Hays asked when this would come before the Council and was told it would .be the first Wednesday in August. '.Pla'.n. ninq Commission Minutes - 8 July 1968 - tinued III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-7~2 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 24.. June lc)68 Chairman Norton ordered that this be continued until the next regular meeting. B. SDR-7~ -Neal Kirkham, Sobey Road'- 1 Lot - Continued from 2~ June Chairman Norton asked if there were any questions or comments on this matter. Mr. Kirkham asked about item E of Specific Conditions which specified the driveway approach should be 16-feet wide at the property line, flared to 2~-fe~t at the street paving and that a double seal coat of oil and screenings or better on a 6-inch base rock be appl led. The Secretary explained that this was only a few feet -- just flared out. Chairman Norton asked Mr. Kirkham what his present driveway is and Mr. Kirkham said there fs no driveway there at present. " The Secretary'said that the only part Mr. Kirkham would have to pave is the driveway approach. ........ Co~aissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Co~issioner Lively, t.hat the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 April 1968 relative to SDR-744 be adopted and that ~he tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 9 April 1968) be ~p~v~d subject to the conditions set forth in said report. He asked that the da~e of the Buildinq Site Co~it~ee Report be changed to 8 ~ly 1968, since that is when it was acted on. The motion carried unani; . .. mou s 1y. C. SD-746 - Dr. Michael Stepovich, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots - Continued from 24 June Commissioner Crisp said the applicant is familiar with most of the conditions but that Items 1~ and 1~ were added today. Jack Kuzta, of MacKay and Somps, said he felt Item 14 would go to the deed restrictions .... Chairman Norton reminded applicant that no trees ~ere to be cut down, as covered in Ordinance NS-5, and that if it were neces- sary, it should be taken up with the Public Works Department. If this ts in the deed restrictions, he said, tt can't be varied. Commissioner Crisp said that the Commission controls trees based on the tentative map; that there ts no control subsequent to approval. He mentioned that recently, a beautiful Eucalyptus tree was deliberately cut down, and this is an attempt to pro- hibit further unnecessary destruction of trees. If the appli- cant doesn't agree, he said, it could be taken up with the Counc i 1. Chairman Norton said the best answer is for Dr. Stepovich file a letter with Mr. Walker. Mr. Kuzia asked tf Item 11 .wouldn't cover Item 16. Chairman Norton suggested that the Committee try to work tt out, and wondered if there isn't some language that would make 'it easier to work with. Mr. Mohr, realtor involved, said he could forsee difficulty with the deed restrictions fn ~ts respect, and mentioned that Palo Alto has an.ordinance requirtn9 certain handltng on removal of trees .... Plannin~ Conm~ission Meeting - 8 July 1968 - Continued The C_hairman asked the Secretary if he had a copy of that Ordi- nance, and if not, could he get.one. Mr. Walker said he believed he had one. Chairman Norton said that if there were any specific suggestions, they should be given to the Committee, and Mr. Mohr said he would try to get them to the Committee because, in his mind, this presented a real question. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Building Site Committee Report relative to SD-746 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 28 J~ne 1968) be approved, subject to the conditions set forth in said report, and acknowledged that there will be further consideration on Condition 14. The motion carried unanimously. D. SDR-758 - Scott and Associates, Inc., Wardell Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Chairman Norton order this continued until the next regular meet ing. E. SD-759 - Pete Rajkovich, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 112 Lots Chairman Norton ordered this continued until the next regular meeting. F. SDR-760 - Myra Benson, Boyce Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Chairman Norton asked if there were any questions or comments on this matter, and Mrs. Noggerath, who was in the audience, said she didn't understand why a turnaround was necessary. Chairman Norton said that it was so that more than one car could get in or out of it, including emergency vehicles. The Secretary said that actually it is just· a driveway and they could not give an easement to themselves. Chairman Norton said this is required from a safety point of view, so cars could come in and turn around, and other vehicles, including emergency vehicles, should be able to pass and turn. Further, he said that the Ordinance requires a lot to have a certain amount Of frontage and the turnaround would provide this frontage requiring the least amount of property. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 8 July 1968 relative to SDR-760 be adopted and _.t~~_a_t__~the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 24 June 1968) be ~pr?ved subject to the conditions set forth in said Report. Th'e'"~otion carried unanimously. G. SDR-761 - Franz O. Ibisch, Pike Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot There.being no questions nor comments, Commissioner Crisp moved,· seconded b~ Commissioner Lively, that the Building Site Committee Report of 8 July 1968, relative to SDR-761, be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 24 June 1968) be"'a~p~ved subject to the conditions· set forth in said report; m~ti'on carried unanimously. -7- Pianntnq Commission Minutes - 8 July 1968 - Continued H. SD-_762. - Harold L. Simmons, Glenbrae Drive - Subdivision Approval - l~. Lots Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, that the Subdivision Committee report of 8 July 1968 relative. to SDR-7-62 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit"A" , filed 26 June 1968) be aC.p'~Fdv~'d subject to the conditions set forth in said report; mo~i=o-n"carrted unanimously. I..SDR-763 - Oaylen Leishman, Pamela Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Chairman Norton ordered this matter continued to the next regular meeting, .... J- SDR-76L~ - Saratoga Foothills, Saratoga Avenue - Building Site .Approval - 1 Lot Chairman Norton ordered this matter continued until the next regular meeting. ". K...S.D-766 - Brown and Kauffman, Cox.Avenue - Subdivision Approval - 119 Lots Chairman Norton ordered this matter continued to the next regular meeting. RECESS at 9:05 p.m. and RECONVENED at 9:25 p.m. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-238 -Youth Center - Final Design Review- Revised ParRing - Continued from 10 June 1968 Commisstcner Kasner said he was not present at the last meeting and asked to be brought up-to-date on what happened. Commissioner Lively said that the Design Review Sub-Committee met and reviewed the parking around Saratoga Youth Center and that. Mr. Walker was asked to review it with the Youth Center peop 1 e. The Secretary said that no final plan proposal has yet been reached. The Chairman directed that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting. B. A-269 -Abel .Carreia, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Commercial 5errice Buildinq Commissioner Metcalf asked if Applicant was satisfied with the provisions contained In the Staff Report. Mr. Mendvale;: repre-. senting the applicant, said they were satisfactory. //--~ ~ Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, for Final Design approval in accordance with the conditions stated in the Staff Report dated 8 July 1968, and on the basis of Exhibits A-2 and B. The'motion carried unanimously. C. A-288 - Roy E. Lowey, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Identification SiGns Chairman Norton called for any comments or questions on this matter. There Were none. -8- Planninq Commiss~on Minutes - 8 July 1968 - Continued Commissioner Kasner moved, secoaded by Commissioner Lively, for Final Design approval in accordance with the. conditions stated in the Staff ~nnrt dated 8 July 1968 and on %he basis of Exhibit "A~.. The motion carried unanimously. V. COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Crisp presented his report on the Council r~eettng of 3 July 1968, commenting particularly on Paragraph h regard- ing Dr. Clemmer Peck's being granted a waiver of Record of Survey requirements, based on the fact he had a single site of 21 acres, which he did not propose to subdivide. The land had been surveyed 30 years ago, he said, and, subsequently, the surveyor died. Commissioner Crisp said he knew of many similar cases, and he felt this was setting a possible unde- sirable precedent. Chairman Norton thanked Commissioner Crtst for his detailed report on the Council meeting. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. UP__L!]~ - B. T. Oaleb, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to Relocate Einq Dodo PlaVhouse Commissioner Crisp moved that the Staff Report dated 8 July 1968 be approved, in accordance with the conditions stated in said Report; Commissioner Lively seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. B. C-106 - I. N. Abrams (M.V.S. Company) Saratoga Avenue - Request for 'Extension - Continued from 24:ilune .1968 Chairman Norton asked Dr. Abrams if he were familiar with the recommendations, and Dr. Abrams said that he was. Chairman Norton told him that he must submit a tentative map for Design Review approval within six months, and Dr. Abrams said that he had applied for tentative map already, but he didn't know how long it would take -- he estimated six to eight months, if things go smoothly., and Chairman Norton said that if he could show he was making progress, 30 days one way or the other wouldn't make a great difference. Commissioner Kasner asked, assuming the design is not submitted by, say, July 1969, what the status of the zoning would Chairman Norton said it would go back to agricultural. Commissioner Kasner asked what if it were submitted but not approved? COmmisSioner' Crisp said that he felt that, as far as the Subdivision Committee is .concerned, it would accept the submission as complying with the conditions. Commissioner Kasner felt that it was not clear,.. and that it was too in- definite to act oD. and suggested it be amended to make it clear. Chairman Norton asked if there was a motion to approve the the Staff Report as amended .and that the Planning Cornmission reconunend to the Council that the extension as recommended in the report be granted. Corm-nissicn er Kasner so moved and the motion carried unanimously. VII. NE~'.~ BUSINESS "' A. C-80~ Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to Add Additional New Uses to List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditinal Community CQmmercial Zoning Mr. Neale was.present and asked for additional permitted uses: in the area at Neale's'Hollow, stating that he is suffering a _~_ Planning Commission Minutes - 8 July 1968 - Continued loss of rental income due to the present'restrictions on uses, and recent loss of tenants. He requested that the uses in- clude: 1) Poodle Grooming Salon (no boarding); 2) Office Uses; 3) Tea Room and Fountain, and 4) Manufacturer's Representative. He said that there are now 25 additional parking spaces -- down by the antique shop which has moved out, and in ba~k of the building. Commissioner Kasner questioned Mr. Neale about how many square feet would be required for the tea room, and FAr. Neal said it would take about 725 square feet, including the-restrooms. Chairman Norton closed the discussion on the matter and~ferred it to the Subdivision Committee for a report at the next meet- ing. B. TREE S~Y - TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DESTRUCTION Commissioner Johnson, Chairman of the General Plan Committee, volunteered his Committee to study the problem of unnecessary destruction of trees on private property with a view tO amend- ing the Ordinance to prohibit. or control removal of trees. The Secretary said that the City Attorney did make a very broad research of ordinances of other communities regarding trees and made a lengthy report to the City Administrator which is avail- able for use by the Committee. Commissioner Johnson asked the Secretary to provide the Com- mittee with copies of the Palo Alto ordinance_concerning trees. C. PROVISION FOR HORSE TRAILS IN FUTURE SUBDIVISION~ Commissioner Lively suggested the Commission should give con- sideration to requiring provision for horse trails and the necessary easements in future subdivision developments, ex- pecially in equeskian zones. Chairman Norton asked the Secretary whether this could be done and the Secretary said that it could possibly be done through the Parks and Recreation Commission° and that he felt there would be little difficulty. Commissioner Crisp asked that this matter be placed on the Agenda for some future meeting. Commissioner Johnson suggested the August 12th meeting, since that would allow a period of five weeks for study. Chairman Norton referred this matter of horse trails to the Subdivision Committee for a report at the meeting of August 12. VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. T~ITTEN 1. A letter from Mrs. Helen J. Bonnell of 5258 Yorkton Way, San Jose, protesting special condition and use permit requiring removal of a EuCalyptus trees. Chairman Norton referred this to the General Plan Committee in connection with the preservation of trees. -10- Planning Commission Minutes - 8 July' 1968 - Continued 2. Copy of a communication to the Council from 'the District Superintendent of the Saratoga Union School District re- garding utilization of school sites for park development and possible exchange of school site property for park purposes -- particularly concerning the Redwood school site, .and suggesting another meeting to discuss this matter if the Council is interested in an exchange of proper ty. Chairman Norton directed that this letter be filed since it requires no action by the Planning Commission, and is for informational purposes only. B. ORAL - None. Commissioner Lively invited the members of the Commission to review the work Flood Control has done on San Tomas Creek from Pollard Road northward. He said that if they would drive by and look, they could see what has been done to destroy the beauty of the creek. Chairman Norton acknowledged the presence of Mrs. Stark and Mr. Lewis of the Good Government Group and remarked that no Council- man was present at this meeting because .the Council was in special meeting tonight. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~lker, Secretary Saratoga Planning Commission. -ll-