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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-1971 Planning Commission Minutes (2) CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~IISSION MINUTES TIME: Monday, 22 March 1971, 7:30 P.M.: PLACE: City Council Chambers, 1.3777 Frui. tvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lively at 7:30 P.M. A. ROLL CALL Present:Commissioners Fagan, Kraus, Lively, Marshall, Martin, Metcalf, and Smith. Absent: None. B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the reading of the minutes of 8 March 1971 ~eeting be waived and they be approved as distributed with the following changes: page 2.. .under C. V-357.. .paragraph 4.. .line 2.. .eliminate the word "with"; '. page 6.. .under C. A-367.. .paragraph 6.. .line 1.. .change i~ .......... "Martin" to "Marshall"; : page 9.. .under A. · UP-189.. .Change the vote on the motion to read as follows: AYES: Fagan, Kraus, Metcalf, and Smith. NOES: Marshall, and Lively. ABSTAIN: Martin. II o PUBLIC HEARINGS A. C-137 - Alfred F. Dunms, Inc., P~ospect Road - Request for Change of Zoning from "R-1-10,000" (Single-Family Residential) to "R-1-10,000" "P-C" (-~ingle-Family Residential Planned Community) - Continued from 8 March 197 1 The hearing was reopened at 7:34. P.M. The Secretary stated that a letter was submitted by the applicant's representative requesting that C'-137 be continued since the plans are still being revised and the applicant would again like to meet with the Subdivision Committee to further' discuss the proposed plans. Mr. Arthur H. Grafe, 12121 Saraglen Drive, asked if interested residents Could attend the Subdivision Committee~ meetings when the subject application is discussed with the applicant. Chairman Lively explained that the Committee meetings are not public hearings; however, if an4 appointment is made with the Committee they will meet with individuals to discuss certain applications and listen to comments. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 7:38 P.M., directed C-137 continued to the next regu..lar meeting and referred same to the Sub- division Committee. -1- Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 March 1971 - Continued 'IIo B. V-354 - John Markulin, Leonard ]Road - Request for Variance to Allow Site Reduction for Corridor Lot - Continued from 8 March 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 7:39 P.M. :/'.'The applicant was not present. No one in the audience wished to comment relative to this request. The Secretary read the Staff R~port dated 22 March 1971 reco~u~ending that the subject request for Variance be denied. Commissioner Sn~ith moved~ seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to close the hearing at 7:41 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Fagan, that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 be adopted and that the subject request for Variance V-354 be denied on th~ grounds that the findings required by Section 17.6 of Zoning OrdinanCe NS-3 cannot be made for the reasons stated in said report; motion darried unanimously. C. V-35___/7 - Herion Roofing, Inc., Prospect Road - Request for Variance to Allow Overhead utilities - Continued from 8 March 1971 The hearing re'lative to V-357 ~ms reopened at 7:42 P.M. The applicant was not present. Mr. Warren Whe~le__r,_ 20800 Prospect Road, stated he is opposed to this _a_p_plication and ,would like anot. her o,.~portunity to comnent after the Staff Report is read. At the request of a gentlement '.in the audience about thirty (30) people stood up in opposition of the Subject application. The Secretary read the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 recommending that the request for Variance in connection with V-357 be denied. Mr. Wheeler had no further comments. Cor~f, issioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to close the hearing relative to V-357 at 7:!46 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 be a:dopted and that the subject request for Variance V-357 be denied on the'. basis the findings required under Section 17.6 of Ordinance NS-3 cannot be made for the reasons stated in the subject report; motion carried unanimously~ : Commissioner Marshall stated that at the time of the on-site inspection it was determined that two (2) trees identified as redwood and=.LocuSt~ are not suitable for retention. He fur.ther stated that PG&E has sawed off about 20-feet from the top of the redwood for wire clearance. Con-~issioner Kraus pointed out ;that the trees, 'if left.~ will become a ._s_i_ght problem for traffic in th'e area.7 ..... D. V.-.3.58 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road - Request for Variance to Allow Overhead Utilities - Continued from 8 March 1971 Chairman Lively reopened the hearing at 7:48 P.M. The' Secretary stated that the applicant's representative submitted a letter r. eqU~sting that the subjec request for Variance be withdrawn on the basis that the power lines previously! thought necessary to move are not going to have to be moved; therefore, the Var.'ianCe is not necessary. Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22 March 1971 - Continued II. D. V-358 - Continued No one in the audience wished to comment. Co,m, issioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Fagan,'to close the hearing relative to V-358 at 7:56 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the request to withdraw this request for Variance (V-358) be approved and all considerations relative to ~same be terminated; motion carried unani- mously. E. UP-199 - Sisters of Notre Dame,= Bohlman Road - Request for Use Permit to Allow Demolishmerit of Main Novitiate Building and Remodeling of Smaller Livin~ quarters. Mr. Rod Heft, architect, was present and stated 1) the two (2) buildings are very old and are used very !little and 2) the buildings should be abandoned since they are too old to be repaired. C~m~issioner Metcalf requested ,the applicant submit a picture of the buildings that are to be torn down. Chairman Lively closed the hearZing for the evening at 7:59 P.M., directed UP-199 continued to the next r~gular meeting and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study and a report. F. UP-200 '.~ Arthur H. Iversen, Sob=ey Road - Request for Use Permit ~oAllow a Commupit~ Stable Chairman Lively opened the hearZing for UP-200 at 8:00 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and then read communications filed in opposition to the proposed Use Permit by the following residents: Mr. David P. Arata, 18615zMaud Avenue, Saratoga. Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius, 12270 Sobey Road, Saratoga. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Kurzwei~l~ Jr., 18667 Montewood Drive, Saratoga. Mr. and Mrs. Millerr, 15131 E1 Quito Way, Saratoga. The Secretary, also, read the Statement of Reason filed by the applicant. Mr. Iversen, applicant, stated khat 1) when he first moved to Saratoga he came with the thought that this' area was the wide-open spaces, but he now realizes this is not the case 2:) his original philosophy, in making the subject proposal, was to provide a suitable setting where, not only his childrens but other children as, well could devote themselves to the care of horses and 3) after being ipformed by neighbors and hearing the comments filed in opposition he requestsI that his petition for a Use Permit to allow a community stable be withdrawn. Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Metcalf, to close the hearing relative to UP-200 at 8::11 P.M.; motion carried unanimously. Cof~u~issioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the request to withdraw UP-200 be approved (subject to receipt of a written request for withdrawal from the applicant) and any further proceedings relative to the subject request for Use Permit be &bandoned; motion carried unanimously. G. UP-201 - West Valley Ambulance Service, Saratoga-Los Gatos Road - Request for Use Permit to Allow an Ambulance Service The hearing relative to UP-201 ~as opened at 8:12 P.M. The Secretary stated the'Notices of Hearing were mailed. The Secretary further stated that 1) a Statement of Reason was filed by the applicant and 2) the applicant has been operating out of the proposed 16cation and he was directed to cease and desist this illegal use. -3' Planning Commission Minutes - 22 March 1971 - Continued II. G. UP-201 - Continued Coamtissioner Metcalf suggested that no action be taken on this request until the illegal use ceases, Commissioner Smith agreed agd further suggested that the Statement of Reason filed by the applicant not be read until the applicant is no longer in violation. He!then stated that the violation indicated a high disregard for City Ordinance. Mr o Rex Brunner, present toirepresent the applicant, stated that 1) the use in violation of the City Ordinance has been abated 2) in the haste to establish a location in Saratoga the mo~.e.. was, untentionally, made without proper authorization from the City and 3) County Communications did request that this ambulance service be established in the City and the City has, also, requested this service. The Secretary explained that the City Council did request that this service be provided; hovevet, they did not, necessarily, indicate they wanted an office~ established in the City. Commissioner Smith stated that the said location seemed unsuitable from the traffic-circulation vieWpoint. The Secretary, without further objection, read the applicant's Statement of Reason. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:25 P.M., directed the subject Use Permit continued to the meeting of 12 April 1971, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for study. H. UP-202 - Boy Scouts 'of America - Troop 505, Sobey Road - Request for Use Permit to Allow a Boy Scout Meeting Buildin~ Chairman Lively opened the hearing relative to uP-202 at 8:26 P.M. The Secretary stated the Notices of Hearing were mailed and briefly reviewed the subject applicationoand~pointed out that the subject property is in very bad shape and the applicant will be glad to clean it up and improve its appearance. Co~m~issioner Metcalf stated.he would be more favorably inclined to approve this request if a s~ipulation of approval would be that the applicant would be responsible for the cleanup and improvement of this property. Mr. Don Boren, representing!the applicant, stated that the property is badly in need of attention and the buildings will need alterations before they can be used~ however, he feels the Scouts will be,able to make a .significant change by working together to c~eanup the area. Chairman Lively explained that the subject use, if approved, would be a conditional use in an "R-i" zone the same as a church or school. Dr. Darwin Barrett, 1405OMarilyn Way, stated that he would recommend that the subject request be;denied since approval would set a precedent to allow other similar uses.in the area. Mr. Clyde Duffy, 18666 Ravenwood Drive, stated that his property backs up to the subject eleven (1i) acre site; which, is literally covered with trash. He further stated that 1) it will take an awful lot of labor to cleanup this area and fix up the buildings 2) the~f~HSuse has bl~.n so destroyed by vandals thezowner has considered tearing it down and 3) it seems the nearby school would be a more desirable location for this use. Planning Commission Minutes - 22 Mardh 1971 - Continued II. H. UP-202 - Continued Mr. Boren stated that 1) the Scouts have been meeting at the school. for the past six (6) or seven (7) years 2) it is unfortunate the Scouts do not have a place *here they can store their equipment since they do not have their own meeting place 3) the equipment is being kept in various homes and is very often forgotten and is not brought to the meetings and 4) it is realized the cleanup project will be a large job, but it can be done by the Scouts and establish a s. ens.~ of accomplish- ment for the boys. Dr. Maurice R. Tripp, 15231 ',Quito Road, stated that he lived in the immediate area of the subject site and if anyone has any doubts as to what a group of Scouts can do they can look ~e'~h~'B~irdi~' behind the Los Gatos High School; which, has been maintained and kept from becoming an eye sore by the Scouts. The Secretary, in answer to !an inquiry from Commissioner Fagan, stated that the owner has been informed of the condition of the property and legal action has been proposted requiring the owner to cleanup the site; however, nothing has been done pending the outcome of the requested Use Permit. Chairman Lively closed the hearing for the evening at 8:39 P.M., directed UP-202 continued to the meeting of 12 April 1971, and referred same to the Subdivision Committee for st~udy and a report. III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS; A. SDR-883 - Thomas Fryer, Saratoga Hills Road - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots - Continued from 8 March 1971 The Secretary stated that the applicant has submitted a letter granting a thirty (30) day extension. Commissioner Smith recoA~ended that SDR-883 be continued to.the n~' r, egular meeting to allow time for further study. Chairman Lively so directed. B. SDR-887 - Don Cart, Via Regina - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot~-.- Continued from 8 March 1971 The applicant was present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and expressed satisfaction of same. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee RepOrt dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-887 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A-I" filed 19 March 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-888 - Thomas Dashiell, Bohlman Road - Building Site Approval - 3 Lots - Continued from 8 March 1971 Commissioner Smith recommended that SDR-888 be continued to the next regular meeting to allow time for further study. Chairman Lively so directed~ ~5- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 Mareh 1971 - ContinUed III. D. SDR-889 - Neal P. Kirkham,=TSobey Road -.Buildins Site Approval - 1 Lot' The applicant was present and stated he had reviewed the proposed condi- tions of approval and expressed satisfaction with same. The SeCretary explained that the Fire Department has required the applicant to establish a hTdrant and main ~d'to contact the~a"[~TM. company to determine what provisions can be made for adequate water supply. Commissioner. Smith moved, Seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-889 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 11 March 1971) be approved subject to the!conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. E. SDRo890 - Geno Castello~ Montalvo R.oa~ - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots .The Secretary stated that the',.applicant is aware of the conditions of approval and has in fact already complied with most of them. Commissioner Smith moved, aeconded by Commissioner Fagan, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-890 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit '~", filed 12 March 1971) be approved subject to the:conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. : F. SDR-891 - George H. MdKenzie, Montalvo Road and Vickery Avenue - Building Site Approval - 2 Lots The applicant was present and stated he had reviewed the proposed conditions of approval and advised that he has considered dedicating a poNtion of their property to the City; thereby, eliminating some of the requirements stipulated. in conditions II-A and II-B of the Building Site Committee Report. The Secretary stated the a~plicant can obtain approval at this time and then submit a request for reconsideration of the aforementioned conditions on the basis of the proposed dedication. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee Re~ort dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-891 be.adop~'d'~dt'~he tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 March 1971) be approved subject to the~conditions set forth in said report; motion carried unanimously. G. SDR-892 - James R. Davi, seusa Lane - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Smith stated that in his opinion any action re.l~tive to SDR-892 should be postponea until the City Council makes a recommendation on the Use Permit appeal filed by the applicant after the Planning Commission denied a request for ext~n'eion for UP-189. Commissioner Kraus stated that he agreed with Commissioner Smith. Commissioner Marshall stated that he felt the applicant should not be held up because of formalities since he has very little time and already has enough other problems. z Commissioner Smith moved, Seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-892 be adopted and that the tentative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 March 1971) be approved subjec~__to the:conditions set forth, in said report; motion carried ~i~'~'6mmi§sioners.Kraus and Smith voting No. -6- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 March 1971 - Continued III. H. SDR-893_ - Kosich Construc&ion Company, Kosich Drive and Radoyka Drive - Buildin~ Site Approval - 1 Lot Commissioner Smith stated 'that this is a refile on a previously approved tentative map which has expired and the applicant is aware of the proposed conditions of approval. Commissioner Smith moved, ~seconded by Commissioner Kraus, that the Building Site Committee Report dated 22 March 1971 relative to SDR-893 be adopted and that the t~ntative map (Exhibit "A", filed 12 March 1971) be approved subject to the conditions set forth in said report; motion cart led unanimous ly. RECESS AND:;~ RECONVENE . IV. DESIGN REV{EW : A. .A-356 - ARCO Signs, Cox Avenue and Paseo Presada - Final Design Review - R.eplacement of Identification Si~n-~ The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 recommending that Final De.lsign Approval be granted for A-356. Counnissioner Martin moved,'; seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-356 as shown on Exhibits 'E" ~' and "G" and subject to the conditi6ns stated in said report; motion carried unanimous ly. .. B. A-36~. - M, E. Frazier, Cox!and Saratoga Avenues - Preliminary Design ' "' "' Review - Office Buildin~ - Continued from 8 March 1971 The Assistant Planner advised that ah" interim Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 has been prepared recommending that the applicant revise his preliminary plans to reflect specific items as stated in said report. Mr. Ralph Ramon, architect,': stated that upon advisement of the Staff, ])8Sign Review Committee, and Archite'ctural Advisory Committee of the recommendations in the rep6rt a new plan was prepared in accord with the said recommendations and the reconnnendations of the residents of area and the medical-villa~.'e tenants. Commissioner Marshall explained that 1) the Architectural Advisory Committee recommended that ]the setbacks be the same as those required for the Medical Village 2) ': intensive landscapi_n_~, properly done, would create a view compatible with the'Medical Village and 3) the corner of Cox and Saratoga Avenues should be stripped of all concrete to avoid people stopping their cars and walking across the grass. He further stated that 1) all the changes suggested were intended to be greater than the ones shown on the revised plan 2) parking !on Saratoga and ............... Cdx Avenues should be prohibited and 3) the parking now allowed on Saratoga Avenue constitutes:a dangerous situation and should be eliminated. Commissioner Smith stated that in order to eliminate parking on~'toga' Avenue a recommendation (separate from the subject application) will have to be made to the City CounCil. Commissioner Lively directed A-362 continued to the next regular meeting and referred same and the elimination of parking on Saratoga Avenue to the Design Review Committee ':for further study. C. A~-368 - E1 Gaucho CoCktail Lounge, Big Basin Way - Final Design Review - Identification Sign: The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 recommending that Final Design Approval' be granted for ~-368. -7~ Plannin~ Commission Minutes - 22March 1971 - Continued IV. C. A-368 - Continued Commissioner Martin moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 be adopted and that Final Design Approval be granted for A-368 as shown on Exhibit '~" and subject to the condition stated in Said report; motion carried unanimously. D. A-369 - Sisters of Notre Dame, Bohlman Road - Preliminary Design Review -Remodelin~ Zof Novitiate Build inn The Assistant Planner read the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 recommending that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-369. After discussion, the StaffSReport was extensively amended. A copy of the revised report has been placed in file A-369. Commissioner Martin moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the Staff Report dated 22 March'1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Preliminary Design Approval.be granted for A-369 as shown on Exhibits '~", "B", and "C" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; mot i on carr led. unanimous ly. ' E. A-~7~ - James R. Davi, Sousa Lane - Preliminary Design Review - Convalescent Hospital C~m~issioner Marshall stated that the plans currently under consideration are essentially unchanged from the original plans. Chairman Lively recommended i that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 recouunending that Preliminary Design Approval be granted for A-370 be amended as follows: ADD CONDITIONS (d) and (e) as listed: "(d) All air-conditioning units and other mechanical equipment shall be properly screened from view and l~d~I~'~d." "(e) Exterior!lighting and illumination of the premises shall be=restricted to that which is reasonable and proper for a private residenCe." Commissioner Marshall movedi seconded by Commissioner Fagan, that the Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 be adopted, as amended, and that Pre- liminary Design Approval beigranted for A-370 as shown on Exhibits'~" and subject to the conditions stated in said report; motion carried with Co~m,~is~ioners Kraus and Smith voting No. V. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Commissioner Fagan gave a summary of items reviewed and action taken at the City Council meeting of 17 March 1971 with emphasis on items of particular interest to the Commission. VI. OLD BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL.USE STUDY - By Planning Department Staff - Continued from 8 M~rch 1971 The Secretary stated that c~pies of this study were distributed to each Commissioner at the last ~lanning Commission meeting and each Cou~issioner is asked to submit his comments to the Staff for consolid- ation into the report. He then recommended that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting; in order to allow time for submittal of said c oum~ent s. Chairman Lively so directed~ -8- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 Ma~ch 1971 - Continued VI. B. SDR-824 - John B. Walsh, Herriman Avenue - Request for Extension - Continued from 8 =March 1971 Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Fagan, that a one (1) year extension be granted from the durrent date of expiration for SDR-824; motion carried unanimously. C. SDR-82q - John Cox, M.D., Jacks Road - Request for Extension - Continued from 8 March 1971 The Secretary read the Staf'f Report dated 22 March 1971 recommending that a one (1) year extensi'o~ be granted for SDR-828 with the stated modification for condition II-A of Building Site Committee Report dated 27 October 1969. He further stated that the reason for the modification is that from Big Basin Way ~p Jacks Road there is a very.confined right-of-way with very large vegetation along the road and further up Jacks Road 'towards the site on the minimum access road it~ is recoxmx~ended~\. that as wide a road as possZible be provided without disturbing the row of substantial Monterey Pines. He added that the Public Works Department concurs with the said modification. The Secretary, in answer to' an inquiry from Commissioner Smith, stated that it is in order for the Planning Comm~sslbn"to revise a conditi6n.~ .'of approval if they see fit to ~o so. ' Chairman Lively recommended. that the Planning Commission be allowed time for further review of this matter and directed the request in connection with SDR-828 continued to the next regular meeting. D. GAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMFOR 1970-71 thru 1975-76 - Continued from 8 March 1971 The Secretary explained that a report including the Planning Commission recommendation to the City ~ouncil relative to the Capital Improvement Program must be prepared by. the Staff or General Plan Committee. Co~m~issioner Metcalf stated;that the General Plan Committee will prepare a report in time for the meeting of 12 April 1971 In view of the foregoing, Chairman Lively directed this matter continued to the next regular meeting;and referred it to...the General Plan Committee for study and a report. E. WEST VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - Continued from 8 March 1971 The Secretary stated that this is a formal referral from the City Council to the Planning Commission to determine if the Saratoga Campus Recreational Facilities Assessment District conforms with the approved campus Master P.lan~ Chairman Lively directed the matter continued to the next regular meeting and referred it to-'.the~.Subdivision Committee for study and a report. VII. NEW BUSINESS West Vall.ey Chapel - Request tozAdd Ambulance Service to the List of Conditional Uses in the "C-C" (Community-Commercial) Zonin~ District The Secretary stated that the dsual procedure for similar requests has been to refer them to the Subdivision Committee and let them render a decision as to whether an informal public heat.ing should be scheduled. Chairman Lively so directed. -9- Planning Commission Minutes - 22 March 1971 - Continued VII. NEW BUSINESS - Continued George Day Developer - Preliminary Map The Secretary stated that 1) ~George Day has filed a preliminary map for a 20-acre parcel located next to the Toll Gate subdivision 21 the applicant has met awith the Subdivision Committee and with the.~3'di'~lhg property owner and 3) in orddr for the applicant to work out street patterns the Planning Commission must issue an opinion on the preliminary map presented by the applicant at ;this time. Chairman Lively stated that the applicant would like some notification of the intent of the Planning Conmission so that the adjoining property owner can get the lots that he wants and in return will be able to provide the applicant with access right-ofi-way so he can proceed with development. Morrie Abrahams, engineer for the applicant, in answer to an inquiry from Chairman Lively, stated that the maximum slope for the BoisserancC property is 15% and down through the ra~ine it should be considerably less~ ". Commissioner Smith stated that' the Subdivision Committee felt that the preliminary map was very well done. Conunissioner Kraus recommended. that the other Commissioners take a look at this property and they will' see that the applicant is proposing a'=very good plan."for this difficult piece of land. The Planning Commission must determine whether Mr. Boisseranc~-.]ca'~get five (5) lots out of his property. Commissioner Smith, in answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Metcalf, stated that the road will go in there at'.:the same time the subdivision goes in and it is not necessary to specify andT. lay-out the full road on the preliminary map all the applicant needs to' show is the emergency access road,j~which, he has done. The acceptance of this preliminary map would simply indicate it appears feasible to make five (5) lots out of the subject property. Chairman Lively recommended that each Commissioner take a walk over this property and if they have any Comments they can be submitted to the Sub- division Committee. Overhead Utilities Commissioner Kraus stated that~ 1) on several occasions the Variance Committee has gone out to look at overhead utilities where new construction is going on and the developer has been required to underground the utilities 2) the existing overhead wireb still exist and it may be beneficial to con- tact PG&E about undergrounding~the above ground utilities and 3) he would be happy to serve on a Committee to meet with PG&E representatives. Chairman Lively referred the nmtter to the Variance Committee irequested ~.~_~'~ they meet with the PG&E people. Commissioner Kraus requested the Secretary to contact PG&E and arrange meeting toadiscUss! this matter, VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. SD-880 - He~ion Roofing, Prospect Road - Request for Permission of Tree Removal The Secretary read a letter from the applicant requesting permission to remove a: 24-inch locust tree and a 20-inch redwood tree that have.been topped by PG&E and as a result have been fairly well ~uined Chairman Lively referred this request to the Staff for consideration. Plannin~ Commission~Mi~test-- 22 March 1971-- Continued VIII. COMMUNICATIONS A. WRITTEN - Continued 2. UP-177 --William Kenny, Inc., SararoSa Avenue - Compl. iance with Use Permit The Secretary stated that the site of this Use Permit was inspected to ascertaih compliance with the provision of the conditions of the Use. Permit relative to the maximum number of employees housed in the two (2) buildinSs. A Staff Report dated 22 March 1971 states that on the basis of this investiSation there was no violation of the Use Permit nor of any other City Ordinances. B. ORAL Guests Chairman Lively acknowledged, with pleasures the presence of Councilman Dwyer, Mrs. Wilberdins of the Good Government Group, and Mrs. OttenberE of the' LeaEue of Women Voters. He, also, thanked Mrs. Wllberdin~ for the coffee served at recess. Respectfully submitted s er s Secretary SararoSa PlanninE Commission j T~:. ~ndayt'~;~ ~==cb 1971 - 7~30 P,M,~ " PMCE: City C.~ncLL Chainhares 1377~.:'~-~vaZe'Avenue~"'SaratoSa'; '~Z~forn~ .... .,,,...] A, ROlL ~ .. . .,-.{ A, 'C-137 - Alfred F. D~ss Inc,; ~Ospec~ R~d - Request for c~nSe of Zonin~ '.:(S~n~le-Family Res~denC~a'Z Planned Co~Cy) - Con=~ued ~rom 8 ~rch ~971 .... : .......... B. V-35~ - John ~rkulLns Leo~rd R~d - Re~esC f~ VaT~ence' to Allow =" Reduction for CorrJ.dor Lo~ - Continued from 8 ~rch 197~ -- ""' ' '~ ! ' C, y7~57 - Herion Roof~nCs Inc, s Prospect R~d - Request 'for Var~ance'~to Allow .z... ~erhead U~il~ties - Con=inued frm 8 itch ~971' D, V-358- SararOSa Foo=h~lle DeveZopmen~ C~p~at~s ~rato6a~SUnn~aZe ~ - Reque. S= f~ Variance CO.. Allow ~er~ad' UtlZi~ies - ~nt~nued __j . , ~m , -:- ' ' "']' "" ' ' ' "~7'. ' i. s ~:~ ;' .... E, ~-~99 - Sisters' of Notre ~s Bohl~n"Road - Re~es~ f~ Use Petit ~o ~; Allow ~molLsh~ of ~n N~i=~te Bulldin8 and R~odelL~8 of .~. F, . UP-200 - ~thur H, Ireteens 8obey: R~d - Request for Use PermLt ~o A~low ~-' ~-201 - Wee= Valley Ambulance Services S~atoga-Los ~=os='R~d - R~quest f~ Use Perm~ to Allow an ~bu~nce .Service' · PP~0~ ' B~ Scou=s of ~eT~ - ~oop 505s Sobey R~d - Re~es= fo= Use Permi~ to All~ a Bo~ Sc~ Meetin~ Bui'lding A, SDR-883 - Th~s Fryers ~ratoga Hills R~d - Build~S Si[e Approval]- 2 Lots C~tinued fr~. 8 birch 1971 B. 8DR-887 ~ Don ~rr, V~ Re~i~ - BuildinS Site Approval ~ 1 Lots - Gon~inued ,.. C, 8DR-888 - ~s ~shiell~' Boh~n R~d - BuildinS Si=e A proval -'~ ~ts - : Continued frbm 8 ~rch 1971 ..~ :~ . · D. SDR-889 - N~I P', Kirkham, Sobey R~d -: Bd~'i'd~g Site Ap9r~al - 1 Lot E. SDR~90 -.~no.:~stello~ Montalvo' R~d.- 'gUllcling Site Apprwal - 2 Lots. ...k.. F, SD~7~9~ - Ge~e H. NcKenzies Montalvo' R~ and Vickery Avenue - Build~S . Site'Apprwal '2 Lots .... - . , .. .. . ..' ........... G, SD~892 - 3a~s :R. ~vi, Souse ~ne - Building Site"'Apprwal - 1 Lot · H. SDR~893 - Kos~Ch Construction C~pany, Kbeich ~ive and Radoyka ~ive'- ,.. - _ ,, ,. ..... , ...... . , :, , , : . ~ -~,,, ~ ~ .... .~, Planning Counnission. Agen~a ,- 22 Mar~h 1971' - COntinued IV, D_ES__I. GN REVIEW A-a~_ - ~CO Sign=: Cox Avenue .and Paseo Ffesada ~ Final Desi~ Review - A-36 2 - M, E, Frazte~, Cox and SaratOga Avenues - Preliminary Design C, AJ361- E1 ~ucho Cocktail Lounge, Big Basin I.Tay - Final 'Design Review - Identification. S~n a .. Do A-36~- Sisters of Notre ~me, Bohiman Road - ~elimf~ry DesiSn Review - R~odelinS of Novi'~:t~t~ Bui).dins A~37~ - James R., ~vi, Sousa ~ne -.Preliminary DesiSn Review - Convalescent V,- CI~ COUNCIL REPORT w. Bu_S! ss A. CONDI~gmL USE STUDY - ~_~e~_~ar~en.~Staff - Continued from 8 1971 SDR-824 -.John Bo ~lSh, Herrimn Avenue -.Request for Extension - Continued from 8 ~.rch X971 8, SDR-828 - John Cox, M~..D~, Jaaks R~d - Request for Extensi~ - COntinued D, ~I~L MRO.~NT PR~K~.M FOR 1970-~71 thru 1975-76 -. Continued from 8 ~rch 1971 E, ~ST VALL~ J'~iOR COLLIE AS3E~S~. DISTRICT - Continued from 8 ~rch 1971 VII,_ NEW BUSMSS West Velle7 C~pel..- Request to Add ~bulance Service to the List of Conditi~al Uses in the "C~C'' (C~munitF.=.C~ercial) Zonin~ District A., ~ITTEN B, O~L IX, ADJO~ENT