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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-1974 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: Wednesday, February 27, 1974, 7z~:30 p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers - 13777 F~uitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marshall at 7:35 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Present:Commissioners Belanger, Marshall, Martin, Matteoni, Smith and Woodward Absent: None B. MINUTES Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Woodward, that the reading of the minutes of February 13, 1974 be waived and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission subject to"ithe following corrections cited by Commissioner Belanger: 1. Spelling of Mr. Beaudoin's ;name be corrected on pages 9 and 12. 2. The following statement be ~added to A-425 (Tract #4768), page 13: · "'Commissioner Belanger questioned the correctness of "th~ wording on Item (2.) relative to maintenance of a !common green area, and requested that Mr. Burr obtain ~..~.._l__eg~_i.~erpretatio~ of this I~tem.by the City..Att_orney. Mr. Burr noted this reZques't." 3. The above-written statement%be added to A-427 (Tract #5409), page 14 relative to Item (c). 4. Spelling of Faber Johnston'S name be corrected on page 16. The motion was carried unanimously. C. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Chairman Marshall gave an oral report of the meeting of February 20 and noted special items of interest to the Commission as fol'lows: 1. Introduction of the ordinance relative to amendment of the code of Chapter 9, Trucking Routes, which was referred to Staff with the request the Planning Commission make comments thereon. 2. Appeal by James Rodriguez was granted by a vote of 4 to 1. 3. City Council indicated concurrence with the Planning Commission's approach regarding County r~ferrals from the Land Development Committee. Discussion proceeded to Item III, Building Sites and Subdivisions. ~.~. .~ji;.~Fe~ruary 27~ 1974 Minutes III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR-1093 - David N. Grant, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval 1 lot; Continued from February 13~ 197.4 Mr. Trinidad of the Public WorkS' Department stated he asked the~p..'~ican~'___~ to submit a~revised map relative to this matter, but has yet not received' ~it. He conclud~d"'~hat 'action could not be taken at this time, and suggested /the matter be continued until after receipt of the map. There were no further comments.. The Chairman directed this matter be continued until~h~"Ma~""r~ -meeting of [~'Pla'~i~'Commission. B. SDR-1094 - Church of Ascension,!Prospect Road and Miller Avenue, Building Site Approval - 1 lot Mr. Trinidad stated the Public ~orks Department foundsthat no new '.conditions were required tO/be added to the Use Permit now in effect, · and recommended' approval of'theiapplicant's request. Mr. Myers, architect representing the applicant, stated he thought the building site approval had been.given at last week',~ Design Review meeting. The Chairman explained that normal procedure calls for review by the Subdivision Committee after review by the Design Review Committee. He assured Mr. Myers this matter would be on the agenda of the next regular Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Dan Popylisen, 19642 Ascension Drive, stated that the SDR-1094 -plans did not reflect an entrance onto Proppect Drive, which was a condition of granting a ~se Eermit. Chairman Marshall stated that this access was reflected on the City-approved plan, but had not been changed on the applicant's plans. He further stated that before the applicant could begin construction, this entrance must be reflected on his plans. Mr. Trinidad added that Mr. Popylisen~0~l~ review these revised plans at the City 'Public Works Department. No further comments were made. Chairman Marshall directed this~matter be referred to the Subdivision Committee for review, and thus Continued this matter to the next regular meeting of the PlanningiCommission. C. SDR-1095 - Peter Matulich, Mari6n Avenue - Building Site Approval, 1 lot . i Mr. Trinidad stated this matter'was not ready for review by the Planning Commission. There were no further comments.; The Chairman directed this matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. : D. SDR-1096 - Thomas Ezarsky, Montewood Drive - Building Site Approval, 1 lot Mr. Trinidad stated this matterSwas not ready for review by the Planning Commission, and suggmsted this matter be referred to the Subdivision Committee. There were no further comments. i The Chairman directed this matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission and referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee. j~"' ,..'.o~. February27,1974 ~.~ II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. General Plan - Sphere of Influence Review - Continued from February 21 The Chairman reopened the publi9 hearing relative to the Sphere of Influence at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Ironside distributed copies of the Sphere of Influence Plan revised at the continued meeting of February 21, 1974. He explained the items on this revised blue copy had been reorganized but that all items were "fh~act~ relative to the.prior hearing. Each item was read and comments:were called upon from the Commission and the audience. Due to the changed format and difficulty in following the blue.-copy of the Plan, the Chai.man requested th'e consultants cross- reference the blue copy with the preliminary draft used at the February 21 meeting. He closed the public hearing on this matter until after the recess. At this point the Secretary reported there had been a public hearing before the Acting Planning DireCt6r relatiye to Ordinance NS-3.AZ-73 (Two-Story Ordinance) this evening at 5i30 p.mi He stated Staff Reports dated February 27 were made based on field inspections and plans submitted by the applicants; the Staff Reports recommended the following: A. UP-231 - Michael L~ Stepovich, Arden Court - Request to Permit a Two- Story Conversion. The Staff Report rec~fu.ended approval of this request. B. UP-233 - Paul J. Friedl, Via Blanc - Request to Permit a Two Story Conversion. The StaffZReport recommended denial of this request. C. UP-234 - Marianne Montgomery, LQmita Avenue - Request to Permit a Two-Story Conversion. mThe Staff Report recommended denial of this request unlessimodificiations were made. D. UP-235 - William Paul Walter, L6t 65, Foothill Lane,- Request to Permit a Two-Story Conversion. The Staff Report recommended approval of this request. E. UP-236 - Donald Lorenzen, DeSanka Avenue - Request to Permit a Two- Story Conversion. The!Staff Report recommended denial of this request. .The Secretary pointed out that those~··applicants who had contracted]wit~ an Ii ~ architect·ha~ obtained r~commendation for a~~~hile those applicants -![~h~'h'a~d'' 'dra~n"th~'~l~"'~]Ye~'~l~'h~'dr~iV'~r'a'~' i a The Secretary stated that no action:was taken on these matters in that it was P[h'[ tr~~l'~.olicy of the Planning Commission to hold public hearings on a request at least twice before making a final decision. All five matters were continued for a period of one week in order to give the applicants an opportunity to make revisions if necessary. Discussion of Item IV, Design RevieW, iyas postponeh until after the recess. V. MISCELLANEOUS A. Amendment to SDR-1076 - Almaden Development Corporation, B~g Basin Way, 1 lot - Request for Alteration of Specific Condition The Secretary stated the applicant requested Condition "D" be revised. He recommended the following amendment be used: · "F&bruar~. A. Amendment to SDR-1076 cont~d "The developer shall provide the design interface between the termination of Fourth Street and the walkway extending from Oak Street to Fourth Street and cover any cost involved in achieving a harmonious connection." Mr. Tyler, a representative of :the applicant,/explained each· part of'~h'~ development would be under difflerent ownerSh~p'~d if the townhouses were built and the commercial i~e'~g!ppment tglte"~'~, the applicant would be required to make unnecessary. improvements'.' He'stated the intent of the request was that the stairway between the end of Fourth Street· and Oak Street be required as a condition of the townhouse development, and the street widening improvement be a condition of the commercial portion of the development. Commissioner Smith stated the sBggested amendment did not reflect the applicant's request. He felt the wording of Condition "D" should be referred to Staff, and suggested the applicant put his request in writing. There were no further comments.' Chairman Marshall directed Specific Condition "D" be referred to Staff for further review, and a~ked the Secretary to obtain·a written statement of intent from the applicant. B. Request of Boething Treeland Nursery Company - Request for Storage Trailer on Proposed F~ee~ay Right-of-Way Land being Leased from the State The Secretary stated this matte~ merited attention by the Subdivision Committee. He added the Code stated that storage of trailers are permissible if a Use Fermit has~been granted, and added the land-use in this matter was consistent with City objectives. Commissioner Belanger stated she felt this was a very sensible use of j~ the property. Commissioner Woodward agreed adding the property looked i better than it had ever looked. There were no further comments. Chairman Marshall directed this matter be referred to the Subdivision Committee for review and report at the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. 'RECESS at 8:45 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. General Plan -.Spher.e of Influence Review - Continued from~ February 2] Chairman Marshall reopened the public hearing of this matter at 9:07 p.m. Mr. Ironside explained the blue'copy of the Sphere of Influence Plan was cross-referenced with the Preliminary Draft. He invited comments from the Commissioners and the audience, and the following amendments were made: Environmental Resource Management Objectives (4). To permit extraction of minerals when effects on aquifers, streams, and scenic values are minimal. A gentlemen from the audience stated he felt extraction of minerals could damage the environment and thus felt Item 4 was too broad. Mr. Ironside -4- A. General Plan - Sphere of Influence Review cont'd explained that minerals could be extracted without damaging the environ- ment, and stated that since there was not a greal deal of mineral extrac- tions in this area, each matterSshould be evaluated on individual merit. He thus felt the wording should be broad and not too restrictive. Community Development - ObjectiVes (6) This statement should be deleted in that items been stated as Item 9 under Environmental ResourCe Management. Policies - Community Development (4) Commissioner Belanger stated Item 4 reflected the amended Item 4(a) discussed at the FebrUary 21 meeting. She pointed out that the revised'b~ue copy had omitted the original Item 4 entirely · ··and requested this Item be included. The Items read as follows: (4) Expand the criteria f~r types of dwelling units from detached single family to all types, including apartments, townhouses and attached clustered housing. (4a) Discourage housing units on scattered sites throughout the Sphere in order to minimize grading, tree and shrub removal and other environmentally adverse effects. (6) Temporarily restrict deve~oopment in areas not served by public services, roads, and schoo!s until adjacent areas having these services are developed. (7) Regulate and limit the manner of development in the Sphere of Influence based on slope conservation.~'fd~l'i~, e~g., findings of topography, geology, s~ls, safety~ conservation, public facilities availability, a~d access. (10) Consider drainage implications of development on creeks to reduce erosion, to protect their natural state and to reduce flooding at lower elevations. (12) Areas without large trees should have first priority for underground utilities. Policies - Circulation (4) Trail plans should be consfstent with the Santa Cruz Mountains Plan andSCity Trail Plan an,d Policy. (6) Encourage street constructiZon standards designed to keep cut- and fill-scars to a minimum and to prevent erosion. There were no further comments. z Commissioner Belanger moved, seconded by Commissioner Woodward, that the public hearing relative to discussion of the Sphere of Influence portion of the General Plan be closed. The motion was carried unanimously. The ~hairman closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner'Martin, tha~ Sphere of Influence Plan as revised February 27, 1974 be adopted by the Planning Commission and be forwarded to the City Council for review. The motion was carried unanimously. A. General Plan - Sphere of Influence Review cont'd Chairman Marshall stated the General Plan: Objectives, Policies and Actions portion had been adopted at thelFebruary 13, 1974 meeting, and the Sphere of Influence portion of the General Plan had been adopted at this evening's meeting. He stated the Village;Plan portion had yet to be reviewed and adopted, and advised the audience there would be a number of public hear- ings held on this at a later ti~e. He suggested the Planning Commission hold study sessions prior to public hearings, and requested Mr. Ironside to schedule these sessions. IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-391 - George W. Day Construction Company, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Desi~h Review - Single-Family Residential (Lot #4~ Tract #5327) Don Burt, City Planner, stated a Staff Report dated February 27, 1974 recommended approval of the request subject to a condition which stated the design and location of all interior fencing for each lot of Tract #5327 be submitted to the Design Review Committee for review. He explained the Staff Report was a deviation from the approved Site Development Plan with regards to setbacks on the~north and south side, but it achieved a more desirable effect in the area. Mr. Leto, representative of the applicant, stated their attorneys were now working on this condition. Commissioner Belanger asked what' the color scheme was to be, and Mr. Leto replied that he would submit this information to the Staff as soon as he ~eceived it. There were no'~further comments. ~ Commissioner Woodward moved, seconded by Commissioner Belanger, that relative to A-391, the Staff Report dated February 27, 1974 and Exhibit Y be approved and the request be granted subject to Condition (a) of the report. The motion was carried unanimously. B. A-425 - Osterland Enterprises, Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review Single-Family Residence:(Lot ~3~ Tract #4768) Mr. Burt stated that Staff Report dated February 27, 1974 recommended approval of the request subject ito the following conditions: (1) windows i ~'~d"doors must be wrapped with Wood trim as shown on the exhibit; (~' f continuance of horizontal wood~si~.in~ along right side of elevation~ and' ~(3')~hat a condition be incorporated into the subdivision~s deed restrictions '.stating that design and location of interior fencing and/or pools for Tract #'4~'68 be submitted to the .Design Review Committee for review. No.'further comments~'were made. Commissioner Belanger moved, sec'onded by Commissioner Woodward, that relative to A-425, Staff Report .dated February 27, 1974 and Exhibit C be approved and the request be g'ranted subject to Conditions (a), (b) and (c) of the report. The motion was carried unanimously. C. A-428 - Stoneson Homes, Congressi Springs Homes - Final Design Review - Exterior Elevations (Tract #5179) Mr. B~rt explained this matter i'~ basically a continuation of what is going on in. this area.'~ He added this townhouse tract would contain 59 units and would be handled in two stages; ~he first phase to consist of 22 units and the second phase to consist of 37 units. -6~ C. A-428 - Stoneson Home~Y~'0~['~" Mr. Burt stated the Staff Repor[ dated February 27 recommended approval subject to the following conditions: (1) submittal of landscape plans for design review approval prior to completion of first phase; and (2) before second phase, submittal pf plan showing exterior elevation. Commissioner Belanger suggested~condition (b) could be handled on the Staff level; Commissioner Martin suggested this item be amended as follows: .(b) Before the start of additional townhouses, submit for review to Staff a plan showing the exterior elevation for each individual b~ilding complex. Questions were raised as to the!color scheme used and it was explained "earthy colors" would be retained. There were no further comments.' Commissioner Belanger moved, seconded by Commissioner Woodward, that relative to A-428, the Staff Report dated February 27, 1974 and Exhibit P be approved and the r~quest be granted subject to Conditions (a) and (b) of the report as amended. The motion was carried unanimously. VI. COMMUNICATIONS A. Written There were no written communications. B. Oral Commissioner Martin asked when the discussion of EIR's will be agendized, to which the Secretary stated i~ would be on the agenda at the next Meeting-of-the-Whole of which n6 date has been set. The Secretary commented on the following items: 1. He stated that Commissioner Martin had suggested the City reim- burse Commission members who were interested in~n~lingj'in th'~"Up- coming television EIR course. The Secretary added this matter was presently before the City Manager for approval. 2. The Secretary stated the G~neral Plan as adopted by the Planning Commission would be introduced to the City Council at their next regular meeting. 3. In regard to the General P~an, the Secretary pointed out in order to ~ffect all the new work programs contained in the General Plan, he has recommended to the City Manager that (1) Mr. Burt's position be elevated consistent with payment policies,and (2) the Planning Department hire a new Planner in the area of urban design skills. He added this new employeescould also assist Parks and Recreation Department regarding. the Trails Prog!~am. 4. The Secretary stated he wo~ld like tD start review of all aspects of the zoning code, which ~ight necessitate postponing certain General Plan programs. He~further stated that if this was done 'i~di'R'6'~ly, it would allow next yea!~s budget to be direc'ted toward GeheralPlan Programs. ~Commissioner Belanger asked how the Desi.gn Review Ordinance would be reviewed in that the~Planning_Department appeared to be under'staffed. B. Oral Communications cont'd Chairman Marshall stated the Staff ~fd' review the'Ordinance, followed by review by the ~onsultant, then by the City Attorney. He further stated that he had advanced the argument for additional help in the Planning Department but was told that action would be taken regarding this matter after the General Plan Review had been completed. Chairman Marshall commented on the following items: 1.He asked if the Disclosure!of Assets and Income could be submitted to the Staff after completion. The Secretary replied that this could be submitted directly to the City Manage~ Cornmis~'io'~' ............... ' Matteoni noted this must be submitted by A~ril 30, 1974. 2. The Chairman stated there should ~ a Commission member present during City Council discussions of the General Plan, either ipublic. h~arings or study sessions. ~ 3. The Chairman reported~he artended the Greater Prospect Road~Dmanwn'ers l~soc'~aat~ meeting ~' ~e~uary 24'~' [~· Sar"'a~ 'County Club. · ~'e~t~d apprOXimately 130 people attehded the meet~Rg to.hear five. candidates who are running for office on the~Ci.ty Council Board, and to discuss the Parker Ranch matter. He added'Kl'l"~se present were in favor of keeping the Parker Ranch as ope~ spac.e and stated that some suggested contributing their o.w~__. or local -money to buy th{s pr6.pert~ Chairman Marshall felt the addition of Footnote #1 in the General Plan was pertinent to this matter, and the adoption of same had been very timely/in that the newly-elected City officials would be required to indicate their position on the Parker Ranch.matter. 4. The Chairman announced tha~ Councilman Dwyer had been present at /this evening~s meeting which was his last in that he has resigned '.L 'his position as Councilman. .. 5. Mrs. Parker of the Good GoVernment Group was thanked for supplying coffee/at tonight~s meeting. VII. ADJOITRNMENT Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Woodward, that the meeting of February 27, 1974 be adjourned. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Charles R. Rowe, Acting Secretary -8:- OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMIeN AGENDA TIME: Wednesday, February 27, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Saratoga City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALLi= B. MINUTES C. CITY COUNCTL REPORT II. PUBLIC HEARINGS ---. A. General Plan Review - Sphere of Influence Plan - Continued from. February 21, 1974 III. BUILDING SITES AND SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR 1093 - David N. Grant, Canyon View Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot, Continued from February.13, 1974 B. SDR-1094 - Church of Ascension, Prospect Road & Miller Avenue - Building Site Approval, 1 Lot C. SDR-1095 - Peter Matulich, Marion Avenue - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot D.. SDR-1096 - Thomas Ezarsky, Montewood Drive - Building Site Approval - 1 Lot IV. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-391 - George W. Day Construction Co., Fruitvale Avenue - Final Design Review - Single-Family Residence (Lot #4, Tract #5327) B. A-425 - Osterland Enterprises, Fruitvale Avenue and Allendale Avenue - Final Design Review - Single-Family Residence (Lot #3, Tract #4768) C. A-428 - Stoneson Homes, Congress Springs Road - Final Design Review - Exterior Elevations (Tract #5179) V. MISCELLANEOUS -' " A. Amendment to SDR-1076, Almaden Development Corporation, Big Basin Way - 1 Lot Request for Alteration of Specific Condition B. Request of Boething Treeland Nursery Company-\._ Request for storage trailer on Proposed Freeway RiKht-of-Way Land being leased from the State VI. COMMUNICATIONS A. Written B. Oral VII. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF SAP&TOGA : FEBRUARY 13, 1974 STIFF REPOR.T A-419 - T & F Development Cgmpany, Big P. asin Way and Fourth Street - Final Design Revie',,,- Commercial 'BuildinR The applicant, after rote{ring Preliminary DeSign Approval on December !0, 1973, now applies for Final Design Review of his commercial building on Big Basin Way and Fourth Street. The proposed use of this development is in accord with the Co~unity Commercial (C-C) Zoning District .in which it is located. Considerable attention h'as been given to the design criteria applicable to this development. As an addition to the Village ]_andscape, it is aesthe[ically approp- riate and complimentary, displaying a contemporary California Spanish architectural design with wood siding, red' .~ile roof and centrally located patio, opening onto Big Basin Way. The Fourth Street-side of the building will be.ref].ective of the rear elevation 'in its use of materials. The purpose of this effort..is to unify the exterior elevations of this structure while maintaining the ar~hetectural style. - ~ The parking situation remains as stat-ed in the Preliminary Design Review report of December 10, 1973. Work on the parking assessment district continues, but as yet a completion date is not fortIncoming. After review 0f this matter, it is the Staff recommendation that Final Design Approval be granted as sbovm on Exhibit "C" and subject to the following conditions: (a) All air conditioning units to be properly screened and sound proofed, taking into account roof-teD views. (b) This property is required to. participate in the fomation of a Rarking assessment district. (c) Parking lot design, landscaping and garbage bin location subject t'o Design Review Csr~zittee approval or parking assessment district approval prior to issuance of a buii2ing petit. Approved : / ........ ,