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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-1968 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SAPS. TOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 22 July 1968, 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,.Lively, Metcalf, Norton, and Smith. 'Absent: None B. MINUTES Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, that the reading of the minutes of the 8 July 1968 meeting be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission' subject to the following changes: page 1. .paragraph 7. .under B. MINUTES. .line 1.. .add "SDR-757" between the words "SubdiVisions and paragraph".'.. and in line 2 of the same paragraph. . .change "paragraph D" to read "paragraph E"; page 1.. .paragraph 8.. .under B. MINUTES. .line 1.. . change "A-376" to read "A-276"; " page 3.. .paragraph 3; . .insert "for the evening" between the words "hearing and at"; page 3 .... paragraph 7. .under B. C-116.. .line 1.. .insert "for the evening" between the words "hearing and at"; page '4.. .delete paraRraph 4. . .and insert the following motion between paragraphs7 and 8; ."Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to close the hearing at 8:01 P.M.; motion carried unanimously."; page 9.. .paragraph 1. .under V. City Council Report. . delete the following "The land had been surveyed 30-years ago, he ~said, and, subsequently, the surveyor died."; page 9.. .paragraph 2.. .'under V. City Council Report. change "Commissioner Crist" to read '!Commissioner Crisp"; and page 9. . .paragraph 5. .under VI. Old Business. . .line 6. . -- delete "it be amended" and insert "that the report be amended by deleting "bad approved"."; motion carried unanimously. -1- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued I. C. COMMITTEES Chairn~n Norton, on the basis of Commissioner Smith's return from his trip, delegated the following Committee assignments: SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE GENERAL PlAN COMMITTEE Commissioner Smith, Chairman Commissioner Johnson, Chairman Commissioner Crisp Commissioner Kasner Commissioner Metcalf Commissioner Smith VARIANCE COMMITTEE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Commissioner Crisp, Chairman Commissioner Kasner, Chairman Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Lively Commissioner Lively Commissioner Metcalf II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-115 - Edwin E. Cox, Cox Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "A" (Agricultural) to "R-1-12,500" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 8 July 1968 The public hearing for C-115 w-as re-opened at 7:37 P.M. The Secretary stated nothing new had been added to the file. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Vincent Ziogas of 19185 Bellwood Drive, stated that 1) the proposed homes (subdivision applica- tion SD-766) which will be developed in connection with C-115 will front on Bellwood Drive and 2) nO fencing is planned for the area of Bellwood Drive. Mr. Pete Rose, Vice-President of Brown and Kauffman, stated he would be happy to answer any questions for the Planning Commission. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968, recommending that C-115 be approved subject to the recommendations stated in said report. Commissione~ Crisp 1) called to the attention of Mr. Rose recommenda- tion No. 3 of aboVe-mentioned Staff Report and 2) briefly explained subject recommendation to Mr. Rose. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that the City Council would have to decide upon a date for removal of the use (Cox Garage) mentioned in recommendation No. 3. Chairman Norton, after reviewing the Staff Report, directed that in paragraph 3. . . line 5. .the word "condition" be changed to "reoomend- ation" and in paragraph 4. . . line 1. . .add "of 28 June 1968". ~hairman Norton, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Norman Martin of Prides Crossing Homeowners Association, stated that the approval of this appli- cation would provide for the complete connection of Miller Avenue and "" Brookglen Drive as north-south collector streets between Prospect Road and Cox Avenue. At 7:58 P.M. Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Cri~p, to close the hearing relative to C-115; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Staff Report· dated 22 July 1968, recommending that C-115 be approved, be adopted, as amended, and that the subject rezoning be recommended for approval to the City Council on the basis that the request meets the objedtives of the City of Saratoga Zoning Ordinance NS-3, Section 1.1 and subject to the recommendations stated in said Staff Report; motion .,~-' carried unanimously. Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued B. C-116 - Albert L. Hanson and Clayton F. Thomas, Allendale Avenue - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-i-40,000" (Single Family Residential) to "R-i-20,000" (Single Family Residential) - Continued from 8 July 1968 The hearing relative to C-116 was resumed at 8:00 P.M. The Secretary read a communication filed in support of the proposed Change of Zoning and'received from Mrs. Nellie Houston of 18930 Allendale Avenue. Both applicants were present but had no further comments. No one else present wished to speak. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending that the proposed Change of Zoning be granted. . Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, to close the hearing relative to C-116 at 8:04 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, that the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968, be adopted and that the subject re- zoning (C-116) be reuommended for approval to the City Council on the basis that the application is compatible with action taken on similar properties in the area and the request is in conformance with the General-Plan; motion carried unanimously. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-732 - Franklin Homes Company, Fourth Street and Saratoga Creek - BuildinS Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968 Commissioner Crisp recommended that SDR-732 be continued since the applicant is still involved with Flood'Control requirements. Chairman Norton so directed.. B. SDR-758 - Scott and Associates, Inc., Wardell Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Continued from 8 July 1968 Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to allow the Subdivision Committee time to study the revised map relative to SDR-758. Chairman Norton so directed. C. SD-759 - Pete Rajkovich, Prospect Road - Subdivision Approval - 112 Lots - Continued from 8 July 1968 Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) he would like the Planning Commission to review these maps 2) this proposed subdivision is completely upset 5ecause of a route proposed through this property by the State Highway Department 3) the City Attorney will have to be consulted for an opinion and 4) the plan submitted by the applicant does not meet the requirements -- of the City. Chairman Norton stated 1) this is a proposed route and will not be realized for approximately five to ten years 2) it would be futile to approve this subdivision and subject the tax payer to the expense of making the Highway Department buy up a group of subdivided lots at a later date.and 3) the subdivider could be required to plan the subdivision in accordance with the freeway. Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting to allow time for consultation with the City Attorney. ..~.....Chairman Norton so directed. Planning Commission Minutes ~ 22 July 1968 - Continued III. D. SDR-763 - Gaylen Leishman, Pamela Way - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968 The Secretary stated that the applicant had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and had expressed satisfaction with same. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-763 be ad~pted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 27 June 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. SDR-764 - Saratoga Foothills Development, Saratoga Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot - Continued from 8 July 1968 Commissioner Crisp stated that due to difficulties with Flood Control requirements this matter should be continued to the next regular meet- ing. Chairman Norton so directed. F. SDR-765 - George W. Day, Allendale Avenue - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots" Mr. Vince Faso, present to represent the applicant, stated he had no objections to the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-765 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 28 June 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. G. SD-766 - Brown and Kauffman, CoX Avenue - Subdivision Approval - 116 Lots - Continued from 8 July 1968 Mr. Rose, Vice-President of Brown and Kauffman, stated that i) Condition II-5 of the Subdiyision Committee Report dated 22 July 1968 should be changed to read: ...... ~'5'i ......No'direct access allowed onto Cox Avenue from Lots 1, 4, 85, 94, 95, 104, 105, 112, and 113." and Condition 7 should be deleted in order to provide a bargaining point for the subdivider in their dealings with the Brookside Club concerning the matter stated in said condition. Chairman Norton directed that Condition 5 be changed as recommended by Mr. Rose and then suggested that Condition 7 remain in the 22 July 1968 report and that the applicant discuss this matter with the Brookside Club and if no agreement can be reached the applicant then request reconsider- ""ation of said Condition. Commissioner Kasner stated that he felt this Condition 7 provided the -- Brookside Club with a definite advantage and left the subdivider at a disadvantage. CommisSioner Crisp stated that the Brookside Club would be the only one to benefit if. Condition 7 is imposed and it should, therefore, be deleted to allow the subdivider some bargaining power. Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued III. G. SD-766 - Continued Chairman Norton directed (in order for the City to maintain some ~ontrol relative to this matter) that Condition 7.remain in the Subdivision Committee Report of 22 July 1968 with the understanding that the applicant (after discussing the matter with the Brookside Club) is free to request reconsideration of said Condition. Mr. Rose advised that Condition 12 should be changed to read as=follows: "12. Provide pedestrian walkways on Cox Avenue and on East side of Mille~ Avenue." He further stated that Mr. Cox .(adjacent property owner) has requested exemption from Condition 14 for the property along the front of his home (on Cox Avenue) in order that his landscaping not be disturbed. Commissioner Metcalf pointed out that if this area is not improved a traffic bottle-neck will result. Chairman Norton directed that Condition 12 be changed as"requested" ........... by Mr. Rose, but Condition 14 remain as presently stated in the Sub- division Committee Report of 22 July 1968. Mr. Jack Kuzia, McKay and Somps, in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Michael Murray of Bellwood Drive, stated that the building sites in the proposed subdivision will be approximately l~-feet to 2-feet above the curb. Chairman Norton explained that the subject of two-story homes for this subdivision will be considered at the time of Design Review Approval. The Secretary stated that Condition 8 should be changed to read as follows: "8. Provide decorative wall including tree planting and other landscap- ing along Cox Avenue as approved by Planning Director and also the area on Miller designated not a part of this subdivision." Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Subdivision Committee Report of 22 July 1968.relative to SD-766 be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-i", filed 28 June 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried with Commissioner Kasner abstaining. H. SDR-767 - M.V.S. Company, SaratOga Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Crisp recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting since the required information had not been sub- mitted by the Flood Control Department. Chairman Norton so directed. I. "'SDR-768 - Charles E. Harden, Sobey Road - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot -- The Secretary stated that the applicant had seen the proposed conditions of approval and had expressed satisfaction of same. Commissioner Lively pointed out that there is a problem relative to tree removal in connection with this.building site. The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner JohnSon, stated that a report of the research made by the City Attorney relative to tree removal will be mailed to the Planning Commissioners as soon as possible. -5-' Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued III. I. SDR-768 - Continued Commissioner Lively recommended that a condition concerning the removal of existing trees be added to the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 July 1968 in connection with SDR-768. The Secretary recommended that the following condition be added to the Building Site Committee Report: "F. Trees shown on tentative map not to be removed without approval of Director of Public Works." Chairman Norton so directed. Commissioner Crisp moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, that the Building Site Committee Report of 22 July 1968, relative to SDR-768, be adopted, as amended, and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 July 1968) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. RECESS AND RECONVENE Commissioner Johnson, due to a previous Committment, left during the recess. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review - Revised Parkin5 - Continued from 8 July 1968 The Secretary advised that the applicant's architect, Mr. Warren Heid, submitted a request to have the Planning Commission discuss A-238 and A-266 at the end of the Design Review agenda. Chairman Norton so directed. B. A-250 - Dr. Warren Sturla, Village Drive - Final Design Review - Medical Village Lot 7 - Continued from 22 May 1967 Commissioner Kasner explained that a decision is required to determine if this is a one-structure-building or a multiple-structure-building. The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending that Final Design Review be granted as shown on Exhibits "A-I" and "C". Commissioner Kasner explained that 1) the applicant has provided structures with two walls and one continuous roof to meet the requirements of the City 2) these connecting areas will not serve as offices; however, they do con- stitute a"structure and 3) these areas will be used for storage or air-condi- tioning equipment. Commissioner Crisp stated that 1) in his opinion this proposed development must be considered as thre~ separate structural units on one site and 2) the ~ians, as submitted, would not conform with'the requirement that this area be developed in accordance with the R-1 District. -- The Secretary, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Smith. stated a single family residence connected to an accessory structure with a roof would'.be'considered as one structure. After discussion, Commissioner Kasner.moved.,_se~onded by Commissioner Lively, that th~ Staff Report of 22 July 1968 be~opte~ and Final Design Approval be ,~a'~ted A-250 as shown on Exhibits "A-I"' and "C" subject to the conditions stat-ed in said report; motion carried unanimously.. -6- Plannin.~ Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued · IV. C. A-265 - Luceal Westmoreland, Sousa Lane - Final Design Review - Reconsideration o'f Desi~n of BoardinS House Commissioner Kasner explained that this proposal is for a single-story structure instead of the two-story structure originally planned. The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending that A-265 be approved on the basis of Exhibit "A-I". Chairman Norton directed that in paragraph 2. .line 3. .the Staff Report relative to A-265 the words "as shown On" should be replaced with "on the basis of". The Assistant Planner stated that the following condition shoul·d be added to the subject Staff ·Report: "2. Landscaping as shown on Exhibit "A".". Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt, as amended, the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 and to grant Final Design Approval on the basis of Exhibit "A-I" and "A" and subject to the condi- tions stated in said report; motion carried unanimously. D. A-266 - City of Saratoga, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Addition to City Hall and Council Chambers - Continued from 27 November 1967 See A-238 above. E. A-281 - Dr. John Oliver and Alan Alameda, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Final Design Review - Mortuary BuildinS - Continued from 24 June 1968 Commissioner Kasner explained that 1) the Design· Review Committee is concerned with the incompatibility of·this building with others in the area and 2) if a mutual color scheme could be worked out the buildings would be aesthetically more acceptable. Chairman Norton stated that 1) the colors proposed for the mortuary are fairly light and 2) the appearance of the mortuary is more important; therefore, Dr. Oliver should be asked to conform with the mortuary colors. The applicant, Mr. Alameda, stated that Dr. Oliver had agreed to find colors that would be compatible with the colors shown on Exhibit "D" in file A-281. The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for A-281 on the basis of Exhibit "A-3" and "D". Conu~issioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and to grant Final Design Approval for A-281 as shown on Exhibits "A-3" and "D" subject to the conditions stated 'in said report; motion carried unanimously. F. A-289 - First National Bank Building, Cox Avenue - Final Design Review - -- Identification Sign Commissioner Kasner advised that the Design Review Committee has some misgivings about 1) the colors proposed for this sign and 2) the on street location of the sign. Commissioner Metcalf recommended that setback requirements be 'established for this type of sign. -7- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued IV. F. A-289 - Continued The Secretary stated that 1) the First National Bank is attempting to create a uniform type sign for their bank and 2) the bank has installed the proposed sign at some of their other locations. Commissioner Kasner reconunended that this matter be continued to allow time for further study. Chairman Norton so directed. A. A-238 - Youth Center, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review - Revised , Parking - Continued from 8 July 1968 Continued from beginning of Design Review Agenda. .The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report recommending that Final Design Approval be granted as shown on Exhibit "A-2" (plot plan only). Mr. Held, architect, explained.the plans and exhibits submitted to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Kasner advised that because of traffic and other problems that may arise the applicant did not want any parking in the rear of the building..- Chairman Norton recommended that as much of the area as possible be paved without cutting down any trees. Commissioner Metcalf stated that the Design Review Committee was not aware that there would be less than fifty-two parking spaces available. Mr. Heid stated that fifty-two parking space could be made available, but it was his understanding that only thirty-nine were required. Chairman Norton recommended that Exhibit "A-2" in file A-238 be approved and the number of parking.spaces be determined at a later date. After further discussion, Commissioner Kasner moved, t~pp~o~e the basic concept of Exhibit "A-2" in accordance with the Staff R~p~r-t~-'dated 22 July 1968 with the understanding that the number of parking spaces will be determined at a later date; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Lively and carried unanimously. D. A-266 - City of Saratoga, Fruitvale Avenue - Preliminary Design Review - Addition to City Hall and Council Chambers - Continued from 27 November 1967 Continued from earlier part of Design Review Agenda. Commissioner Kasner stated'that the revised plan submitted by ~. Warren Held, architect, meets all the requirements previously stated by the various Committee members. The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report of 22 July 1968 recommending that Final Design Approval be granted for A-266. After review of the proposed plan, Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and to grant Final Design Approval as shown on Exhibit "A-2".in accordance with said report and that this reconmendation be forwarded to the Planning Committee of the City Council for its review; motion carried unanimously. Plannin~ Commission - 22 July 1968 - Continued V. CITY COI~CIL REPORT The Secretary gave a brief sumnnry of items reviewed by the City Council meeting of 17 July 1968. He further stated that the City Council, after considering the application for Change of Zoning by Wayne Pendergraft (C-ill) and E. F. Gouveia (C-113), referred both applications back to the Planning Commission for further study. After discussion, Chairman Norton referred both C-ill and C-113 to the Planning Department Staff for review of same and directed that a report be prepared for consideration by the Planning Commission. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. C-80 - Clarence Neale, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request to Add Additional New Uses to the List of Uses Permitted Under the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning - Continued from 8 July 1968 The Secretary read a letter submitted by the applicant in which he requests that the following uses be added to the list of uses permitted under his Conditional Community Commercial Zoning: 1. Poodle Grooming Salon 2. Office Uses 3. Tea Room and Fountain 4. Manufacturers Representative The Secretary then stated that ~. Neale has verbally requested an addi- tional use for a two-chair barber shop. Chairman Norton 1) advised that the barber shop request could not be considered at this time since it is not included as part of his formal request and 2) referred the added request to the Subdivision Committee for study and directed same continued to the next regular meeting. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 recommending that Office Uses and Manufacturers Representative be approved and the request for Poodle Grooming and Tea Room and Fountain be denied. Mr. Neale stated 1) office tenants were not easy to find 2) he had plenty of parking at Neale's Hollow and 3) the owner of the Poodle Grooming Business has already made a deposit for the rental of a shop. The Secretary explained that Poodle Grooming iS already permitted in the Commercial Service Zoning District (C-S) and will be permitted in the new Visitor Commercial Zoning District (V-C). He furthe~ stated, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Norton, stated that Poodle Grooming is a use considered to be related to veternarian; therefore, should be located in the Commercial Service Zoning District. 'The potential operator of the Poodle Grooming Salon stated that 1) the business would include only the grooming of animals 2) the clients would drop their animals and go on; therefore, no additional parking would be required 3) there will be abou~ six to eight animals in the shop at one time 4) the other shops they owned in Los Altos and Palo Alto have been operating for some time and no complaints have been received and 5) if sound proofing becomes necessary they will be happy to provide same. ~v~. Neale stated that 1) the walls at Neale's Hollow are fourteen-inches thick with a fiberglass ceiling in the units; therefore, noise should not be a factor and 2) he would not endanger his inves[ment by having undesireable tenant§. -9- c' Pl.qnning Commission Min~,tes - 22 .l~,ly. 1968 Continued VI.o A. C-80 - Continued Chair.man Norton recommended that the Staff Report relative to this matter be amended to grant the additional use of a Poodle Grooming Salon. Commissioner Crisp stated that the decision to deny the Poodle Grooming Salon was based on the fact that another area (Commercial Service (C-S)) already pc:trait ted Poodle Cr~o,'ili~g. Chairman Norton moved, seconded by Commissioner Kasner, to amend the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 (in file C-80) to approve the addition of Poodle Grooming Salon to the Conditional Community Commercial Zoning (Neale's Hollow); motion carried unanimously. ConL~aissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Lively, to adopt, as amended, the Staff Report dated 22 July 1968 and that this action be forwarded to the City Council as the recommendation of the Planning Commission; motion carried unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. SD-746 - Dr. Michael Stepovich, Sobey Road - Subdivision Approval - 21 Lots - Reconsideration of Conditions The Secretary stated that 1) the applicant's representatives were present earlier 2) since no action was to be taken this evening they stated they would arrange an appointment to meet with the Subdivision Committee and 3) this request should be continued to the next regular meeting. Chairman Norton so directed. VIII. CO~R, fUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. LrP-109 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Miljevich Drive -Request for Extension The Secretary read a request received from Mr. Jerome J. Lohr request- ing a one year extension for UP-109. Commissioner Kasner moved, seconded by Commissioner Crisp, to grant a one year extension for the model home sales office on Miljevich Drive (UP-109); motion carried unanimously. 2. Mr. and M~s. Allan Boyce, Boyce Lane - Request for Clarification of Zoning Boundaries - Continued .. from 22 July 1968 The Secretary passed out (to the Planning Coma~ission) a communication received from bir and ~'Lrs. Allan Bo ce · y of Boyce Lane requesting -- re-alignment of the zoning line on the west boundary line of their property. The Secretary explained that 1) M~c. and ~s. Boyce felt that the established zoning boundaries are inaccurate 2) the Zoning Ordinance states that the Planning Con-~n~ission can rectify the zoning boundaries where they are in dispute and 3) if the Planning Commission does not find sufficient-evidence to change the zoning line the Boyce's will hav'~ to apply.for-a Change of Zoning, -10- Planning! Commission Minutes - 22 ju].y 19~8 - Continued VIII. A. 2. ~'h'. and Mrs. Allan'~ovce - Continued Mr. and i~s. Boyce explained that 1) they were not a, ware of the two ~ifferent zoning lines on their property 2) they discovered the zoning line while studying the Verde Vista Roa~ Improvement and 3) their property will be affected financially by this ~is- crepancy. I~s. Boyce then inquired how ~he Planning Co~n~ission could change the zoning line without benefit of public hearing. She site~ the Sarahills area (Russell Bate property) as an example. ~he Secretary explained that the City Attorney (in the Bates case) ruled that since the majority of the property was zoned R-1-12,500 it could be subdivided into those size lots without a public hear- ing. Chairman Norton advised that the ~entire Sarahills area could have been subdivide~ as R-!-12,500 lots so the zoning line was a~justed to go do~ the middle of Sarahills Drive. After discussion, Chairman Norton directed the Staff to review this matter and report to the Subdivision Committee who in turn will re- port to the Planning Co~ission. 3. SDR-678 - Dr. John E. Cox, Jack's Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Request for Extension The Secretary read a letter received from Dr. Cox requesting a one year extension for SDR-678. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by CoEissioner Metcalf, to grant a one year extension in connection with SDR-678; motion carried u~ni- mously. B. Oi~L }~.YOR I~}~T~N Commissioner Crisp reco~ended that a letter of s~pathy be sent to F~s. Hartman expressing the s~npathy of the entire Co~ission on the passing of her late husband ~yor Kenneth R. Hartman. Commissioner johnson recommended that the Planning Co~ission Minutes reflect the deep loss that will be felt by ~yor Hart~n's n~erous associates and friends. it was decided, after a unanimous decision by the Planning Commission, that Chair~n Norton and the Secretary would ~ite a letter to F~s. Hart~n (on behalf of the Planning Commission for signature by the .. Chairman) expressing the regret of the entire Comnission on the untimely · ' death of her husband. GUESTS .Chair~n Norton acknowledged, with pleasure, the presence of Councilman D~,~er, ~'~s. Ramke and F~. Merke! of the Good Government Group and ~. Nor~n ~rtin of the Prides Crossing Homeo~ers Association. He, also, thanked ~s. Ramke for the coffee served at recess. Plannin$ Commission Minutes - 22 July 1968 - Continued IX. ADJOURbFMENT The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Re L~tful my ~~. ~tanley M. ~<alker, Sic~retary Saratoga Planning Commission -12-