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MIN~jTES
DATE: lVednesday~November 10, 1976 - 7:~0. p.~.
PLACE: City Council Chamber~ ~ 137~7' Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
/'~ Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORG.~NIZATION
A. ROLL CALL
Present: CommisSioners Belanger, Callon, Laden, Marshall, Martin and Zambetti
Absent: Commissioner Lustig
B. MINUTES
Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the reading of
the Planning Commission meeting minfites of October 27, 1976 be waived, and that
they be approved as distributed to the Commission. The motion was carried
unanimously.
II. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISIONS/FINAL BUILDING SITES
A. SD-1270 - Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Saratoga Avenue, Tentative
Subdivision Approval - 24!~nit~, Condominium Conversion; Continued
from October 27, 1976
Staff recommended this matter be continued pending further study. Chairman
Belanger directed that application SD-1270 be continued to the Planning Commission
meeting of November 22, 1976, and referred this matter to the Subdivision Committee
and Staff for further review and report.
B. SD-1277 - James Day Construction Company, Sobey Road, Tentative Subdivision
Approval - 6 Lots; Continue4 from October 27, 1976
Note was made that the Subdivision Committee reviewed this application concurrently
with application SD-1278, and that Staff Reports on both applications had been
prepared recommending approval. It was pointed out that tentative map conditions
were interlocking on the Staff Reports so that if one development did not occur,
appropriate conditions would be made on the other development. Chairman Marshall,
chairman of the Subdivision Committee, pointed out that this was the reason why
both Staff Reports contained a condition requiring 2 fire hydrants, but he ex-
plained that a total of 2 fire hydrants were required for both subdivisions, not
for each subdivision.
At this time '.'Commi~ssioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that
th.__~ePlanning Commission grant tentative site approval to application SD-1277 per
~Ex~bit "A" filed October 8, 1976 and subject to the conditions of the Staff
Report dated November 3, 1976. The motion was carried unanimously.
C. SD-1278 - James Day Construction Company, Sobey Road, Tentative Subdivision
AppFoval - 5 Lots; Continued from October 27, 1976
(See Item II-B for discussion of this application.)
Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the Planning
Commission grant tentative site approval to application SD-1278 per Exhibit "A-I"
filed October 26, 1976 and subject to the conditions of the Staff Report dated
November 3, 1976. The motion was carried unanimously.
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III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. C-18S - Larsen & Blackwell, Pierce Road and Ashley Way, Request for Change of
Zoning for Two Parcels Located between Pierce Road and Ashley Way from
"R-i-40,000" (Single-Family Residential, Very Low Density) to "R-i-20,000"
[Single-Family Residential, Low Density); Continued from October 27, 1976
Staff pointed out that a letter dated November 9, 1976 had been received from
the applicants requesting this application be withdrawn.
Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Planning
Commission accept the letter of withdrawal for application C-18S. The motion
was carried unanimously.
(NOTE: Applications UP-31S and UP-S21 were addressed before E-3).
B. UP-315 - Lillian Rodoni, 14038 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Request for Use Permit in
Accordance with the Provisions of Article IS of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 to
Allow for the Continuation of a Non-Conforming Commercial Use in a
Residential District; Continued from October 27, 1976
-'The Secretary noted that a Staff Report had been prepared recommending approval ~
-subject to conditions, particularly that the enti~e_non.-C0nf0_r~._~g_ps~!'~ ...~
terminated on or before April 30, 1978.
Chairman Belanger reopened the public hearing on UP-315 at 7:50 p.m.
Albert J. Ruffo, applicant's attorney, stated that they had been in contact with
Joe Clark of the Saratoga School District with respect to purchasin_g this site.
Mr. Ruffo reported that the school district indieated an interest 'in ~ site but
had no fundsin which to purchase it. He added, however, that if the District
could purchase the property, they would be acquiring it for storage purposes. He
stated that the neighbors were concerned with the possible acquisition by the
school district because they felt it:would bring the activities of the high school
closer to their homes, and he added that there were existing problems with students
breaking through the~p~ficant's cyclone ~ence. In response to a question _ ~'
raised as to whether any of these~dlents would be willing to purchase this site'
to add to their properties, Mr. Ruffo stated that he had not heard of anyonef~H- .'
ling to acquire it. He added: "They would like to have it remain as it is.' They'
feel that it has not created any adversities insofar as the neighbors are concerned."
Mr. Ruffo went on to explain that the applicant presently used this property as a
business office, an estimating office and for storage. He stated that they would
be willing to install additional landscaping, and hoted/iha"~hi applicant was
trying to clean up the yard at the present time. He asked the Commission to give
consideration to what the City wanted 'on this site, and conte~d~d'~h'~f residential
lots would not be a good use for the property.
Discussion followed on the alternative uses for this site. Note was made that
Staff had prepared 4 alternatives, cutting the property into 2 residential lots.
Commissioner Marshall stated that the Subdivision Committee felt the most reason-
able solution would be put a residence-like structure on the front lot with
limited storage room, while selling the back lot for residential use. He ex-
plained that this would allow the applicant to retain this site as a business
address and have the use of the site as an estimating office and limited storage
area~ as long as a home occupation permit was issued. Mr. Ruffo responded that
ithe lots would be substandard and would require 3 variances in order to com~ly
'with' City standards.
Commissioner Callon stated that perhaps the Commission should consider a rezoning,
noting the potential problems homes adjacent to the high school might have.
Chairman Belanger stated that she felt this would constitute spot zoning, and
Mr. Ruffo responded that he felt it would be more like buffer zoning than spot
zoning.
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III. B. UP-315 - Lillian Rodoni - Cont'd
Commission Action
As there were no further comments, Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by
Commissioner Martin, that the pubjj_c hearing on UP-315 be closed. The motion
was carried unanimously, and the public hearing was closed at 8:1S p.m.
Chairman Belanger pointed out that had the applicant noted the unsiteliness of
this property during the S0 years of business and had taken care of same, this
situationwJ. ld not have arisen. Additionally, she stated that if the school
district obtained this property, control of the student problem might be more
adequately achieved.
Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the Planning
Commission approve in principal the conditions of the Staff Report dated October
22, 1976 relative to application UP-31S, and to direct the City Attorney to pre-
pare a resolution on same for adoption at the Planning Commission meeting of
November 22, 1976. The motion was carried; ~C~mlssloner 'C~'I~ V~d~. She
explained that her vote was based on the condillon that the entire business be
discontinued on or before April 30, 1978, instead of just the storage and unsite-
liness problems being eliminated.
Note was made that an appeal of this action or any conditions contained in the
Staff Report could be made to the City Council within 10 days of this decision.
C. UP-S21 - Ver~ Morse, 14403 Black Walnut Court, ReqUest for Use Permit to Allow
for the Construction-of a 10-Foot High Tennis Court in Required Rear
Yard'at 14403 BlaCk'Walnut'CoUrt
The Secretary explained that this use permit application was submitted concurrently
with Design Review. Application A-427 for Lot #9 in Tract #SSSS. He explained that
thislsite was 'F~at~d~south of Tract #~lS0, and fronted on Black Walnut Court. He
pointed out that the Subdivision Committee had reviewed this item and that a Staff
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Report had been prepared recommending approval Additionally the Secretary made
note of 2 letters received on this matter: (1) Letter dated November 9, 1976 from
Susan Br0wder, 19625 DouglaSs Lane, objecting to the height of th~ fen6e; and (2)
letter dated November 9, 1976 from Dan and Rosalie Hauer, property owners directly
across from this site, objecting to the location and height of the tennis court
fence.
Chairman Belanger opened the public hearing on UP-321 at 8:25 p.m.
· Rosalie Hauer stated that she did not want to look at a tennis court fence~
.~'=from the front of her home, and she requested that the location be changed.
She complained that she had to comply with the strict fencing regulations
for Tract 5150, and requested that the plans for this site comply more with
the architectural design of the neighborhood. She~fu'F~Her objected to the
.6-foot fence on the.pr~pe__r~ty line ~long Douglass Lane, stating thato~h~'h~"s~n'-r
'this fence on the proposed plans· ' .......
Commissioner Marshall explained that if the tennis court was located 4 feet
further to the east, a use permit would not be required because the court
would fall within the building envelope according to ordinance. Additionally,
it was noted that a 6-foot high fence could be placed anywhere on the property
without a permit in that this site was within an R-I-40,000 zone which did
not have the same constraints as Tract 5150's R-i-40,000 PC zone. Note was
made that the tennis court fencingmaterial would be ~f'a chicken-wire nature.
Jerry Lohr,:representa~i~'~'~f'S~r~ga Foothills Development Corporation,
explained that he was the designer 'of/~his house. He stated that he liked
the way this house was laid out in that the ga,age could not be directly seen
from either the Douglass Lane or Black Walnut Court sides of the lot. Addi-
tionally, Mr. Lohr noted that detailed landscaping plans had been submitted
showing the entire Douglass Lane site of the lot landscaped. He added: "So
I think this is as an:aesthetically pleasing arrangement as I 4a~been
able to work out on the lot." 'He further pointed out that' ~e retained archi-
tectural control over Tract #5583, and stated that he would not allow a 6-foot
fence along the property line on Douglass Lane..
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III. C. UP-S21 - Vera Morse - Cont'd
Discussion followed on this matter with note being made that the proposed cabana
had been changed from being detached from the house to being attached. Further,
it was noted that a plant list had not been submitted to the Design Review Commit-
tee as requested on this lot. Commissioner Laden requested that the landscaping
and modified location of the cabana be re-reviewed by the Design Review Committee
for approval. After additional discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning
Commission that the Design Review application on this matter (A-472, Lot #9) be
additionally conditioned to provide for review and approval of the landscaping
plant list and the location of the cabana by the Design Review Committee.
Commissioner Zambetti moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the public
hearing on UP-S21 be closed. The motion was carried unanimously, and the publ&e
hearing was closed at 8:48 p.m.
Commiss$oner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that application
UP-S21 be approved per Exhibit "A" and the Staff Report dated November S, 1976.
The motion was carried unanimously.
D. E-S - Draft Environmental Impact Report, Garcia/Kir~orian Commercial Project,
Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road/Prospect Road, 12.22+ Acres (Tentative Building
Site Applications SDR-1242 and SDR-124S; Continued from October 27, 1976
The Secretary explained that this matter had been continued in order to allow the
EIR consultant an opportunity to respond to comments made on the Draft EIR. Ref-
erence was made to the addendum material in the front portion of the Final EIR as
being the responses to these comments. Commissioner Marshall advised that M.G.D.
figures on page F-17 of this material had been transposed, and recommended that
these figures be corrected to "0.01M.~G.D.'' The EIR consultant concurred with
this suggestion.
Doug Donaldson, representative of EIP, read into the record a statement explain-
ing that the addendum material had addressed all comments made to date. Addi-
tionally, the statement noted that concerns expressed in 2 letters from Northwest
Saratoga Home O~¢ners Association (dated October 1S, 1976 and November 4, 1976)
had been addressed, and it also briefly explained the EIR certification process.
At this time Chairman Belangerr'~Yp~'ed the public hearing on E-S at 9:00 p.m.
Questions were raised relative to statements made on page F-6 regarding t~affic
estimates between the proposed food store and shopping center. Also a question
was raised as to why a major food store was required a.s an anchor when the EIR
estimated that only 10~ additional business would occur from the food store.
Pat Gibson, consultant responsible for the traffic estimates in the EIR, ex-
plained that he had projected a S% traffic flow figure from the food store to
the shopping center "based on the fact that if I went shopping with my wife
and we had a car full of groceries, we would not go shopping to another store
after we had already been to the super market." Regarding the 10-1S% estimate
from the shopping center to the food store, Mr. Gibson stated that he had looked
at this as 2 separate projects even though it was analyzed as one site, and he
"' added that from a traffic flow standpoint, he felt there would be 2 separate
trips made. In response to a question regarding potential traffic jamming
.... between the 2 centers, Mr. Gibson pointed out that the 2 driveways had been
aligned directly across from each other in order to reduce traffic problems.
He stated that he did not~fhe volume over a oneshour period would cause
traffic congestion.
Regarding exiting from Kirkmont Drive left onto Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Mr.
Gibson stated that he projected approximately S00 cars in a peak hour would
be using this access point in comparison with the present 10-1S cars, and
he noted the recommendation he made in the EIR that a traffic signal should
be required at this intersection.
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III. D. E-S - EIR for SDR-1242 and SDR-124S - Cont'd
Concerning the question raised on the reason for needing a food store as an
anchor, Chairman Belanger suggested that it could provide a financial-basis
upon which the remainder of the shopping center could be developed. John
-Cone-._.economic analyst for the EIR, explained that a 104 use was more im-
portant than perhaps it seemed in that a 104 increase for many stores meant
a profit. Additionally he pointed out that a super market would call'
attention to the shopping center by its constant advertising, even though many
shoppers would not be going to the super market.
· Jim O'Rourke, resident in the Greenbriars Homeowners Association area, suggested
that people might turn up into the Blue Hills District in an attempt to find a
way to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road if a left-hand turn seemed too difficult. He
stated that this would add to the'~xisting~r"~iFFic problems in the area.
Commissioner Callon pointed out that that would be approximately a S-mile
detour, and stated that she felt people would more likely exit onto Prospect
Road and then turn left onto Saratoga-Sunny~ale Road. The Secretary drew
attention again to the recommendation made in the EIR that a signal be installed
at the Kirkmont/Saratoga-Sunnyvale Ro~d intersection to provide for this left-
hand turn.
· Connie Tiffany, president of the/Northwest Saratoga Home ~ners Association,
stated that they felt the EIR mentioned the problems they were most concerned
about, and that they felt these specific concerns should be addressed at a
later time. She added, however, that she felt the project would have a signi-
ficant impact on the environment, stating: "I think SO0 cars coming in and out
of Kirkmont is a significant impact, when only 10 cars now go through."
Commission Action
As there were no furthe~ comments, Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by
Commissioner Martin, that the public hearing on E-S be closed. The motion was
carried unanimously and the public hearing was closed at 9:2S p.m.
Several questions were raised r~lative to the actions required on this item.
Commissioner Callon asked whether the motion should include ~eference to the
variances that would be needed if this project were approved as presently sub-
mitted. The Secretary pointed out that the EIR spoke directly to these variances.
Commissioner Marshall asked if it would be possible to waive the economic portion
of ~he EIR, stating that he did not want certification of the EIR document to be
construed as an endorsement of the economic section. The City Attorney explained
that certification of an EIR was not in any way stating approval or disapproval of
a project.
1. Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Martin, that the EIR
in~h~tter of E-S for applications SDR-12~2 and SDR-12~S be accepted as
the Final EIR and be certified as complete. The motion was carried unanimously.
2. Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the
Planning Commission make the determination that the proposed development will
have a significant impact on the environment unless appropriate mitigating
measures are implemented, especially in the areas of traffic, traffic control,
and the final design and usage of the project.
Commissioner Martin stated that he would not be able to vote affirmatively
on this motion in that he felt even with the mitigating measures implemented,
the proposed development would have a significant impact on the environment.
He specifically made note of the increased traffic in the area and the visual
impacts the shopping center would have on the surrounding neighborhood.
At this time the City Attorney explained ~h~t according to CEQA, a significant
environmental impact was defined as a substantial impact and an adverse impact.
S. Commissioner Marshall modified his motion by moving that the Planning Commis-
sion's determination is that the project will have a significant impact on
the environment, but that mitigating measures may be taken to offset those
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III. D. E-3 - EIR for SDR-1242 and SDR-1243 - Cont'd
Chairman Belanger stated that she did not feel the project would have a sig-
nificant impact on the environment if the proper mitigating measures were
taken. She pointed out that anytime there was a change, there would be
impacts involved. Commissioner Callon disagreed stating that she felt that-
even if mitigating-measures were incorporated, there would still be a signi-
ficant impact on the environment. Chairman Belanger pointed out that this
area was zoned in the General Plan for exactly this type of use, and she
noted that an EIR had been prepared on the General Plan stating that all of
the uses indicated therein were appropriate for the way the City was laid
out. She asked what could be proposed for these sites that would hot have
an adverse impact on the environment. Commissioner Callon stated that the
project called for structures that were' not appropriate for this area per t~e
General Plan, and she contended that this added to the adverse environmental
impacts.
.The motion was called for and was not carried: Commissioners Marshall, Zambetti
and Belanger voted yes; Commissioners Callon, Laden and Martin voted no.
4. Commissioner Callon moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, that the Planning
Commission make the determinationthat the project will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment, but that with appropriate mitigating measures,
the adverse impacts could be reduced.
Chairman Be~nger~cTntended that the motion was repetitious intthat a mitigating
measure by its very nature was to reduce adverse impacts. Commissioner Callon
explained that the difference between her motion and that of Commissioner
Marshall's was that she felt not all of the impacts could be mitigated to
acceptable levels.
The motionwas called for and carried: Commissioners Callon, Laden, Marshall,
Martin and Zambetti voted yes; Chairman Bealnger voted no.
Chairman Belanger made note of the Committeeeef-the-~ole meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, November 16, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Crisp Conference Room,
located at City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
RECESS: 9:45 - 10:00 p.m. .
E. up-s19 - Beverly Kohler, 12378 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (Azule Shopping Center),
Request for Use Permit to Allow an Outdoor, One-Day, Six Times-a-Year
Public Event under the Auspices of a Non-Profit Organization in a Com-
munity Commercial District, Said Event Being an Antique Show
Staff noted that the Subdivision Committee reviewed this application, and that a
Staff Report had been prepared recommending approval subject to several conditions,
one being that Staff make an on-site inspection at the first show before recommend-
ing approval for the S subsequent shows.
Chairman Belanger opened the public hearing on UP-319 at 10:05 p.m.
· Fred Tater, 20577 Manor Drive, stated that he represented homeowners in the
area, and pointed out that the homemmers were opposed to th~se shows because
of the traffic problems they created. He stated that based on past shows held
at the. Azule Shopping Center, patrons overflowpd the parking spaces in the
center and parked along'Saratoga-~Unnyvale Road and Manor Drive. He explained
that these parked cars created sight-distance problems for those residents try-
ing to exit onto Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road from Manor Drive and Gordon Court.
He requested the Commission deny this use permit; but added that if they
wished to approve this application, to consider the frequency and location
of the shows. He suggested the shows be held elsewhere in the City~ sffdH,
,- as Prospect High School or the Civic Center, which had adequate parking.
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III. E. UP-319 - Beverly Kohler - Cont'd
® Beverly Kohler, applicant, stated that she chose Saratoga.and th?Azule Shop-
ping Center because Saratoga was well kno~m for its antiques and because Mr.
Caleb (owner of the Center) donated the site for this use. She stated that
they would use the front p_ark__i.n~g l__ot for a maximum of 35 antique dealers,
and.'contended that there would be-~fficient parking in the side and rear
parking lots, as well as along Sara~oga-Sunnyvale Road. She stated that she
held an antique show as a trial run on August 15, 1976, and stated that she
received no complaints.
Ms. Kohler explained that the profits from these shows would go to the St.
Pius X Chapel, a traditional Catholic Church based outside of the City.
She explained that the priest did not receive a fee from the Catholic Church
because he held masses in Latin, and she pointed out that each Sunday they
had to rent=a h'~'il for services. Additionally, Ms. Kohler explained that
congregation members supported a private school for their children, and stated
that the antique show proceeds would benefit this school. She added that the
profits~were derived, after appropriate adversiting charges were taken out,
from charging fees for the 35 spaces proposed for these shows.
=.® Sandi Cuenca, manager~of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber's
Retail Promotion Committee had met earlier this year with?representatives
of the City's shopping areas to discuss promotional activities in an attempt
to stimulate sales. She stated that merchants in the Azule Shopping Center
indicated support of these antique shows because they felt this t}~e of
activity gave their area an identify. She expressed support for activities
being held on a repetitive basis because "it gives you some real basis for
understanding and dealing with problems." She suggested that "no parking"
signs be erected in those places that could cause problems for neighbors,
and recommended that the applicant provide a deputy sheriff to control an~
additional traffic problems.
: Considerable discussion followed on this matter, with many concerns being expressed.
Many Commissioners felt that this was not a Saratoga-based organization, and as a
result, doubt was expressed as to the benefits the City would gain by allowing
such activities on a repetitive basis. The point was made that if the City
allowed these shows 6 times a year at the Azule Shopping Center, other promo-
tional activities by City-based groups could not be held. It was pointed out
that the Temporary Use Permit Ordinance had been created to avoid?~fi~'ttes
of this nature being held more than once a year, and note was made that t~e City
would receive no fees from these activities other than the initial use permit
application fee.
Sandi Cuenca suggested that this matter be continued for further analysis. She
expressed a concern that if action were taken to deny this application, a precedent
might be set for other organizations who might wish to hold events more than once
a year.
The consensus of the Planning Commission was to close the public hearing on UP-S19,
continue .same to the Commission meeting of November 22, 1976, and to refer this
matter to the Subdivision Committee for further review and report. It was requested
that representatives from the Chamber's Retail Promotion Committee be present at
this meeting to give their input on the application in particular, and to the
Temporary Use Permit ordinance in general. _ ......
F. UP-239 - Boething Treeland N~rsery Company, 7920 Rainbow Drive, Request to Amend
Use Permit (UP-259) to Allow for the Expansion of'Existing l~oleaale
Nursery Operation into the Proposed West Valley Freeway Right-of-Way
Lands North of Cox Avenue "
Staff noted that 2 items of correspondence had been received on this matter: (i)
letter and petition dated October 26, 1976 signed by 6 residents in the area point-
ing out several problems with the existing Nursery use and requesting corrective
action be taken; and (2) letter dated November 8, 1976 from Mr. and Mrs. Bahl,
19729 Yuba Court, recommending approval of this use permit. Staff requested that
this matter be continued pending investigation of the petition's comments.
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III. F. UP-239 - Boething Treeland Nursery Company - Cont'd
Chairman Belanger opened the public hearing on UP-239 at 10:40 p.m.
® Art Brokeman, representative of the Greenbriars Homeo~ers Association, stated
that in general they were in favor of the requested expansion, but he stated
that they were in agreement with the petition's~.concerns. He asked what the
length of the applicant's lease was, and the Sec~efary explained that the lease
was between the applicant and the State Department of Transportation. He
added that the State usually did not grant leases on a longsterm basis, and
stated that Staff would investigate this matter. Additionally, Mr. Brokeman
expressed concerns that the access road go through the center of the nursery
in the area already stocked so that roads would not go around the periphery
next to the residents' fences. Further, he requested that no deciduous trees
be allowed along neighbor's fences because of leaves blowing into swimming
pools, and he requested that the applicant be required to control and to house
the loam and sawdust piles better than they have in the past.
· George Lee, Soland Drive, asked what kind of jurisdiction the City had over
this entire corridor area and the present use. The Secretary explained that
the State had jurisdiction over the corridor itself irrespective of the nur-
sery area. He added, however, that under the auspices of the use permit, the
City could at any time require the applicant to correct deficiencies in the
nursery area. Mr. Lee stated that he was not opposed to the use permit, but
that he would be opposed to the applicant creating excessive dust by running
their trucks through the site during the dry season.
· A1Roaten, Ver6nica Drive, stated that when this use permit was initially
heard, a City representative and the applicant informed the Greenbriars
Homeo~mers Association that this nursery storage was intended for the Marriott
Theme~ark. Mr. Roaten expressed concern that access to this extension would
be taken off Cox Avenue, and he requested controls be placed relative to the
maintenance of this access road. He stated thathe would not be enamored with
the applicant's trucks tracking mud all over the City streets during the rainy
season. He stated that another adverse impact of the storage areas was that
many residents complained that their pool chemical balance had been seriously
affected by the nitrogen content of the fertilizer storage, and he asked the
City to consider whether they would allow the applicant to create more of
these storage piles. :
· Commissioner Martin pointed out that there was water standing in the roadway
on the site, and he requested that the Subdivision Committee schedule an
on-site inspection during its review of this application.
As there were no further comments, Chairman Belanger directed that UP-239 be con-
tinued to the Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 1976, and referred this
matter to the Subdivision Committee for an on-site inspection, further review and
report.
G. UP-318 - Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF), 14500 Fruit-
vale Avenue, Request for Use Permit in Accordance with the Provisions
of Article 16 of Zoning Ordinance NS-3 to Allow for the Expansion of
the IOOF Lodge to Provide for 1S0 Units of-Senior Citizen Housing
Staff explained that this application was submitted for an expansion of the exist-
ing IOOF use to include a senior citizen housing project of 1S0 units. The Secre-
tary noted that Staff had required an EIR on this application, and recommended
that this matter be continued until completion and certification of said EIR.
Additionally, the Secretary made note of 2 items of correspondence received on
this matter: (1) letter dated November 9, 1976 from Clark Basserr, Jr., 19401
Crisp Avenue, requesting consideration be given to several items of concern; and
(2) letter dated November 9, 1976 from Dean Vesling, resident in the area, out-
lining similar areas of concern and requesting that consideration be given to
same. The Secretary noted that both letters had been forwarded to the consul-
tant preparing the EIR for consideration.
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III. G~ UP-S18 - IOOF - Cont'd
Chairman Belanger opened the public hearing on UP-S18 at 11:10 p.m.
· Jadk Fetters, representative of the Thomas Shea architectural firm, raised
questions relative to the intended access roads. He explained that before HUD
would give preliminary approval to 'the applicants for federal assistance on
~"' this project, they needed to know whether the City would be requesting public
dedication of Crisp Avenue and San Marcos Road.
Discussion followed on this request, with the Planning Commission pointing out
that they would not be able to give definite answers to these questions prior
to reviewing the actual circulation plans of the project. Note was made, how-
ever, that San Marcos Road was a private road, and that Crisp Avenue was not in-
tended at this time to be extended to provide access for this project. Com-
missioner Marshall ;~gded'that the Subdivision Committee had discussedfpos~i~.
ble access roadsff~r this project: the extension of/Che~ter Avenue, ~nd the
up-grading of the'exiSting p~ivate road now used by IOOF from Fruitvale Avenue.
After additional discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission
to direct Staff to inform HUD that the City was not able to give a definite
answer regarding what circulation pattern would be used for this project at
this time; and to inform them that the City would require whatever access roads
were used to meet all City-street standards relative to safety in terms of
circulation and construction.
· Jerry Clark, secretary of IOOF, stated that HUD had agreed to lend IOOF fed--
eral funding for this 1S0-unit project with the stipulation that IOOF lay all
of the utilities and 'aii of the ~o~d"~i~es up/to the site. He stated that IOOF
had no intention of extending Crisp Avenue, but rather, would be willing'to
dedicate and improve their existing private road to City-street standards. He
stated that they had no intention of cutting across the Community Gardens in
the future (noting that they had just renewed the lease with the Community
Gardens), and also added that they had no intention of ever defacing the roads
leading up to their cemetery.
· Clark Bassett, 19401 Crisp Avenue, drew attention to his letter dated Novem-
ber 9th, and expressed specific concern that Crisp Avenue not be extended for
this project. The Secretary noted that :his letter, along with the letter
submitted by Mr. Vesling, had been forwarded to the EIR consultant for review
and consideration.
At this time Chairman Belanger closed the public hearing on UP-318 at 11:40 p.m.,
and.~'~continued same to the Planning Commission meeting of January 26, 1977. Staff
noted that this matter would be renoticed in the Saratoga News, and agreed to
mail individual notices to both Messrs. Vesling and Bassett.
IV. DESIGN REVIEW
A. A-472 Saratoga Foothills Development Corporation, Black Walnut Court, Final
Design Review Approval - Lots #2 and #9 of Tract #SS83 ......
Commissioner Laden stated that since,po~cern~d ~een:expressed during the public
hearing on UP-S21, the Design Review Committee would recommend approval of this
application subject to the following added condition:
"1. Fencing material and landscaping plans for Lot #9 shall be approved
by Design Review Committee prior to issuance of Building Permit."
Commissioner Laden moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the Planning
Commission grant final design review approval to application A-4Z2 for Lots #2
and #9 per Exhi-Dit~ "I" and "J" and subject to the Staff Report dated November S,
1976, as amended. The motion was carried unanimously°
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IV. B. A-529 - W.C. Garcia ~ Associates, ProSpect Road and Saratoga-Sunn}~ale Road, Final
Design Review Approval -;1 Lot Commercial; Continued from August 2S, 1976
Insomuch as the EIR on this project had just received certification, Staff re-
quested this matter, along with a~plication A-SS0, be continued. ~Note was made
-that the Design Review aspects of this_proposed shopping.center wo~id be discusse~_ ;--
..l~at ~'CommiSSi~n ~ommit~e~-of-the-~ole meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 1976 at "
7'!sO'p.m. in ~ Crisp ~onference'Room. 'd~airman Belanger directed that applica-
tion A-S29 be con~inded to the Planning Commission meeting of December 8, 1976,
and referred this matter to the Design Review Committee for further review,
C. A-SS0 - Ira Kirkorian, Saratoga-Sunn}~ale Road, Final Design Review Approval -
1 Lot Commercial; Continued from'AUgUst 2S, 1976 "
In concert with action taken on application A-S29, Chairman Belanger directed that
application A-S30 be continued to the Planning Commission meetin~ of December 8,
1976, and referred this matter to the Design Review Committee for further review.
D. A-S3? - Security Pacific National Bank, Big Basin Way, Final Design Review Approval,
1 Lot Commercial~ Continued'from OctOber 27~'I976 "'
Staff explained that ~equent to the Council's action regarding drive-up windowed/
no revised plans had yet been submitted from the applicant. Staff recommended that
this matter be continued. Chairman Belanger directed that applidation A-537 be
continued to the Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 1976, and referred
this matter to Staff and the Design Review Committee.
E. A-543 - Haven Nursery, 12585 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Final Design Review Approval
New Commercial Structure in Accord'with Use Permit #UP-295'
Staff pointed out that this matter had been reviewed by the Design Review Committee,
and that a Staff Report had been prepared recommending approval. Note was made
that concerns had been expressed by the Committee members as to the size and
expense of the additions proposed with respect to the requirements of the use
permit granted to the applicant. It was explained that this issue had been re-
solved to the satisfaction of the Committee and applicant, and note was made that
the applicant would be constructing a new building to meet the requirements of
the use permit.
After brief discussion of the specific improvements, Commissioner Laden moved,
seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the Planning Commission grant final design
review approval to application A-543 per Exhibits "A" and "B" and subject to the
conditions of the Staff Report dated November 9, 1976. The motion was carried
unanimously.
V. 'WRITT~ CO[;~NICATIONS
A. Environmental Impact Determinations
The following Negative Declarations were filed between the period of October 22
and November 5, 1976:
SD-1280 - Noorudin Billawala, Afton Avenue, Tentative Building Site Approval
11 Lots ...........
- SD-1284 - Wayne Leposavic, Sperry- Lane, -Tentative; B~ildi~g Site Approval -
6 Lots ......
- SDR-1285 - Kelez Investments, Sobey Road, Tentative Building Site Approval -
4 Lots ............
- UP-2S9 - Boething Treeland Nursery Company, ProSpect Road to Cox Avenue,
Use Permit to Allow for the'Expansion Commercial'USe "'
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V. B. ~ITTEN CO~B~NICATIONS - OTHER'~
1. Guidelines for Social Planning for Cities in Santa Clara County, prepared
by the Planning Policy Committee of Santa Clara County.
2. Memorandum dated November 8, 1976 from the City Manager requesting the Plan-
ning Commission to'~ecdnsider Use Permit #UP-296, particularly Condition 8.
Attached with this fnemorandum was a letter dated September 22, 1976 from
the City Attorney to Mr. Cardella, attorney representing the UP-296 applicant,
regarding Resolution 78S on UP-296. The Staff was directed to agenda UP-296
~for Commission reconsidera{i~the Commission meeting of November ~2', i976.
VI. ORAL CO~{UNIEATIONS
A. City Council Report - Commissioner Marshall gave a detailed oral report of the
City Council meeting held on November 3, 1976.' A copy of the minutes of this
meeting is on file at the City Administration Department.
B. Other.
Y '=~lY"'Ch~%~'~'~iBelanger. expressed appreciation to Ms. Barbara Waltrous and the
~"~'~ ....... .---i ..........Good 'GoVernment Group for serving coffee.
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.Chairman 'B~l~nger moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, that the Planning Commission
~e~ing ~f Nbvember 10, 1976 be adjourned'. The motion was carried unanimously, and
the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 a.m.
~arty Van Duyn, Secretary
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