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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-1977 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING CO~[IISSION ['[INIrFES DATE: Wednesday, September 28, 1977 - 7:30 p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers - 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Belanger, Callon, Laden, Lustig, ~rshall, Williams and Zambetti Absent: None B. MINIFFES Relative to the minutes of August 24, 1977, Commissioner ~'~rshall made the following correction: Top of page 3, last sentence under IV-A re V-471, should read that "Commissioner B~rshall stated that hewas voting against the .!Ocation_~f ~his tennis court~ Subject to this correction, Commissioner Lustig moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, that the reading of the minutes of August 24, 1977 be waived, and that they be approved as distributed to the Commission. The motion was carried unanimously. II. CONSENT CAT.F':NDAR A. Items of Consent Calendar Commissioner Lustig asked that A-Sgl be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. It was moved by Commissioner Lustig, seconded by Commis- sioner Zambetti, that the following applications on the consent calendar be approved by the Planning Commission: 1. Final Design Review Approval a. A-888 - Osterlund Enterprises, Inc., Carnelian Glen, Tract #SSTS, Lot #9, S.ingle Family Residence b. A-S90 - ~ry L. Hinton, Saratoga-Surmyvale Road, Single Family Residence, Fencing & Landscaping d. A-592 - ~'~rtinskis & Associates, Padero Court, Lot "B" and '~", Two (2) Single Family Residences III. DESI~REVIEW A. A-Sgl - Security Pacific National Bank, Big Basin Way & Fourth Street - 3 Identification Signs It was pointed out by the Commission that they felt the illumination should be limited to one particular sign. Mr. Raymond Clark, Security Pacific National Bank Marketing Officer, stated that the bank would be agreeable to any decision regarding illumination made by the Commission. Commissioner Lustig moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, that the final design review approval for A-S91 be granted, per Staff Report dated September 21, 1977, with the w~rd "one" to be added to paragraph 1; the sentence to read '~ith the illumination of one sign". The motion was carried unanimously. IV. A. SD-1323 - Lee Hancock Construction Company, Chester Avenue, Tentative Subdivision Approval - 6 Lots; Continued from September 14, 1977 It was noted that the Staff has prepared a report recommending approval of - 1 - this subdivision. Staff stated that an agreement for the acquisition of property from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows has still not been finalized. Staff indicated that such a sale might be made contingent upon this applicant's assumption of street improvement requirements along Chester Avenue. It was directed that this item be continued to the October 12, 1977 meeting. V. MISCELLANEOUS A. SDR-1311 - Gregory Fox, Bohlman and Norton Roads, Tentative Building Site Approval, 2 Lots; Request for Reconsideration of Specific Conditions IV and VI of Staff Report dated September 7~ 1977 Chairman Belanger stated that a conmunication had been received from Gregory Fox, asking for reconsideratiQn of Specific Conditions IV and VI relating to immediate sewer hook-up, and Specific Condition II-F regarding the widen- ing of Bohlman Road from the northern boundary of Parcel B to the inter- section to Norton Road. It was noted that the Staff has recommended against reconsideration of the two requests, and recomnended that sewers be hooked up at the present time. Staff explained that if the Commission felt that it would be appropriate to allow the septic tank until such time as sewers are extended, conditions were included in their report that might appropriately be applied at the present time. Staff further stated that they felt very strongly that Bohlman Road be improved to 18 feet, per the adopted Staff Report. It was indicated, based on a study by the Staff, that the cost of these improvements would be reasonable. The staff went on to classify the recommended Bohlman Road im- provements as a serious health and safety matter. Commissioner ~rshall stated he did not feel that Dr. Fox should be penalized to widen a major part of Bohlman Road, since previous m~mers have not been asked to do this. He stated he felt the City should ask potential developers to participate in the formation of an assessment district. Commissioner Zambetti stated that he agreed and would like to see some type of road main- tenance agreement with the people ~no live in the City and County. The City i~h~.e~F=stated that the City has no jurisdiction over the people who live ~n the County. Commissioner Williams stated that he preferred the idea of a dedication to provide for two half streets, as opposed to taking out the 18 trees in order to widen Bohlnmn Road on the downhill side. Commissioner ~rshall suggested that Specific Condition II-D be altered to read "Submit irrevocable Offer of Dedication t~o provide for two 20 ft. half streets on Bohlman Road and Norton Road and t~o one-~.'ay streets,-. ~Und p_rOv_ide for the alternative mentioned in paragraph II-D by dedieaffng the' existing_ access road paralleFif~g B6Hlman Road and now being used to service the Novitiate ..... Dr. Fox stated that he appreciated what the Commission has done and agreed with it, with the exception of asking the Sisters for the two-way road. Dr. Fox explained that if the D)~r property ~as given access to the downhill roadway, it is almost impossible' to cross the road there. Dr. Fox stated that Bohlman Road would either have to be built up or the Sisters' road down to allow the Sisters to enter. Commissioner Marshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, to grant the request to defer the road conditions at this time, and also to defer the sewer situation to a time when service will be provided within 300 ft. of the property; and in addition, that enough land now be offered for dedication, _p_~..r._a!l_eling the present Bohlman Road right-of-way at the location of the exist- _ing. access road to Drovide. the op_ti. on_ of ._ultimately obtaining a split road~my. The motion carried unanimously. VI. CO~jNICATIONS A. WRITTEN 1. The Secretary stated that the City Council has asked for a report to them for their October 5, 1977 meeting on the petition which has been submitted to them from property miners on Vista Regina, a private road~ay for which' the City has required 18 ft. minimum access road improvements. - 2 - It was noted that the Land Development Committee has submitted a report to the Council, recommending that the 18 foot improvement not be changed. The report from the Committee stated that two oncoming cars could not pass on the existing 'road, or in the event of an emer- gency a fire truck could be blocked off. It ~s moved by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Lustig, that the Commission, through the Secretary, notify the City Council of its endorsement of the memorandum from the Land Development Committee, and add its comment that the owners of the land appear to have,Jb.__t__keir_ . actions in subdividing, necessitated the 18 ft. road_;_ .it_was _their option not to have done so. The motion was carried, .with Commissioner williams voting. no, .:- ....... stating that he felt the existing situation should remai~ until ~ Peck property develops. He added that he does not feel it is a real safety hazard at this time. Commissioner Callon stated she did not like the last sentence of the motion; she was voting yes because of safety reasons. 2. Chairman Belanger stated there was a conununication from LAFCO, asking whether the City of Saratoga cares to change its-Urban Service Area or its Sphere of Influence boundaries. It was noted that the Staff feels there is no need or pressure to do so at this time. Staff stated that, where the property is contiguous to City boundaries and in the Urban Service Area, it is suggested to the property owners that they annex. Staff further stated that the City cannot force annexation unless it is a major subdivision and sewer hook-up is required, or the County mandates that it annex to a Fire District that requires annexation by the City. Staff noted that the City can only incorporate where all of the property owners involved consent. Commissioner Williams stated that'he feels the Urban Service Area may be too small at the present time, and that the problem should be analyzed. Chairman Belanger stated that it would be difficult to serve our Urban Service Area within five years, since the San Jose Water Works has not yet worked out a plan for lands which are already in the City limits. Commissioner Callon moved, seconded by Commissioner Lustig, to affirm the present Urban Service and Sphere of Infl_.u_enc_e_boundaries. The motion was carrieu, with.COmmissioner ~¥il~iams votinu no. stat- ing that he felt it was wise to expand the present Urban Senrice Area. ' ' 3. Chairman Belanger stated that a letter had been received from b,~r. Stephen Keller, informing us that the Governing Board had taken two actions relating to the West Valley College Stadium on September 15, 1977. The first ~as to approve preliminary plans for that facility, and second, to direct the staff to seek review and recommendation input from the City of Saratoga pursuant to the 1967 Use Permit. The Secretary stated that he felt the City should review the matter as an amendment to the use permit; a public hearing could be held, and the City would have the right to condition. Commissioner b=~rshall stated that he felt we ~uld be doing_ a disservice to the_public if a public hearing 'were not held, and that both the COll_ege and public should be given .a.n... open forum in which to present their view's. Commissioner ~rshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, that the City should notify the College that their application for such revision is necessary if they are interested in proceeding. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Chairman Belanger stated that a letter had been received from ~d~ Perasso,. stating that she was disappointed in the City's new rezoning, giving her property only two sites instead of four. Staff stated that the yield would not be knmm on the property until they had a verified average slope density figure. Chairman Belanger directed Staff to answer Mrs. Perasso relative to disposition of this site and send her a copy of the HC-RD Ordinance. S. Chairman Belanger stated there was a claim against the City of Saratoga by ~r. Clark, regarding the Planning Commission's action on the removal of a tree on Dr. Koo's property. Staff stated that the City has decided to let Dr. Koo defend the matter if he wishes. 6. Chairman Belanger read a letter from the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce to the ~yor, stating that at their September 20th Board of Directors Meeting they had discussed good land use planning for Saratoga, and they do not perceive this to include mixed zoning uses at this time. The letter went on to state that they would be happy to provide a repre- sentative to work with the City Council and the Planning Commission to determine the proper criteria for development of commercial properties. Chairman Belanger directed Staff to inform the b=[~yor that the Commis- sion would be happy to have the help of the Chamber of Comerce. B. ORAL 1. City Council Report -Commissioner Lustig reported that the City Council had dehided not to revoke the Fruit Bowl license. The Council has denied the appeal from Mr. and Mrs. Pace and upheld the Planning Commis- sion decision to a 6 foot limitation. Mayor Bridges stated at the meeting that sport courts should be treated as structures, with rear and side- yard setbacks, and not as swimming pools. 2. PPC Repo. rt - Commissioner Callon stated that the meeting involved the discussion of the 208 Program, for a regional environmental management plan. This program is going to study water quality, air quality, solid waste and water supply. It ~s stated that the plan has to be approved by ABAG's General Assembly by February and through the State Water Resources Board by June. The City Council members already have data for the report, and the City has to respond back to ABAG. PPC dealt with the surface runoff plan, and it was noted that the primary problem was lack of rain during the study of the issue. It was also stated that the general recommendation at this point for the environmental management plan is that the Santa Clara County should stop growing, and let all the development occur in the North Bay beyond San Francisco. Commissioner Callon also stated that a report from the PPC would be published in the near future. 3. Chairman Belanger thanked the representatives of the Good Government Group for attending and serving coffee. 4. It was stated by Chairman Belanger that she ~ould not be present at the October 12, 1977 meeting, and asked Commissioner Zambetti to take the chair at that meeting. VI I. ADJO~F It was moved by Commissioner Zambetti, seconded by Commissioner ~rshall, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:4S p.m. Marty Van Duyn MVD: cd