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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-1977 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING C~x-IISSiON 'MINUTES DATE: Monday, November 21, 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, Marshall, Willjams and Zambetti Absent: None B. MINUTES Relative to the minutes of November 9, 1977, Comnissioner ~rshall made the following correction: The first sentence of the third paragraph on page 2 should read: "Commissioner ~x.~rshall stated that at the original time of application, different alternatives were explored, but secondary access alternatives were not possible." Subject to this correction, Commissioner ~'hrshall moved, seconded by Commissioner Callon, that the reading of the November 9, 1977 minutes be waived and approved as distributed. The motion ~eas carried, with Com- missioner Lustig abstaining because he was not present at the November 9th meeting. I I. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Composition of Consent Calendar B. Items of Consent Calendar Conmissioner }t~rshall moved, seconded by Conmissioner Zambetti, to approve the composition of the Consent Calendar and the following items: 1. Final Design Review Approval a. A-551 - Henry Fallek, Pike Road - Final Design Review Approval - Single Family Residence - 'amendment b. A-597 - R. W. Kelez, F. W. Kelez, S. Kirk, Sobey Road and Ten Acres, Final Design Review Approval - Three (3) Single Family ReSidences I I I. TSNTATIVE SUBDIVISIONS A. SD-1323 - L. Hancock Construction Company, Chester Avenue, Tentative Sub- Division Approval 6 Lots; Continued from November 9, 1977 Staff reported that the land purchase between the applicant and the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows had not yet been accomplished on this item. Mr. Kirkeby, engineer for the applica~t, addressed the Commission. He stated that the monthly meeting of the Odd Fellows had been held, at which they considered the proposal of trading a small piece of their property in exchange for building the Chester Avenue frontage as a requirement of their development. ~r. Kirkeby commented that the Odd Fellows in theory had approved this exchange, but still hoped that Chester Avenue would not have to be improved, since it is a secondary access. Mr. Kirkeby went on to state that he had confirmed with Staff that improvement of Chester Avenue as a through street, not as a secondary access, was a specific requirement of the conditions. Mr. Kirkeby said that they were going to reformalize their offer to the Odd Fellows for the exchange of property and expect to have an answer from them within two weeks. Chairman Belanger asked if there was a need 1 - Planning Commission Page 2 Minutes 11/21/77 SD- 1323 - Lee Hancock Construction (cont.) to clarify the situation with the Board of the Odd Fellows as to what their requirements are. Staff reported that they had been in contact with ~[r. Clark of the Odd Fellows, who had been con- fused by the conditioning. Staff stated that it was explained to ~r. Clark that the condition on the Odd Fellows property is a finn one; it states dedication and improvement of Chester Avenue, and their engineer and architect are aware of this. Mr. Kirkeby stated that his client is willing to pay for the design of the street and place whatever bond is necessary for the improvements of the street for the Odd Fellows. Chairman Belanger stated that it should be clarified to the Odd Fellows that the street improvement is not negotiable as far as the City is concerned. She directed that this item be continued to the December 14, 1977 meeting. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. UP-3SS - V. Garrod, L. Cooper & R. Garrod, Mt. Eden Road- SS' Self- supporting TV TOwers Comnissioner Marshall reported that an inspection had been made by some of the members of the Commission of one of the sites, and the t~ers are placed approximately 20 ft. from the City limits, and 1300' ft~. apart. He-went on to 'expl~in"th~'t" She_total impact is - ' a very small amount of visual impact upon a very small number of homes, and added that the reception was excellent. Commissioner Marshall stated that a large oak tree tends to screen the one tower, and the other tower is less noticeable because of its location. He further stated that the prime power to operate the amplifiers for the antenna will be underground. Commissioner ~rshall conmented that the engineer- ing work done by Video Engineering on this project is outstanding. The public hearing ~ms opened at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Ken Daniel, of Video Engineering, addressed the Conmission and submitted a scale of the tower and the antennas. Mr. Everett Bryan, of 24681 Avenue, Saratoga Oaks, asked how many homes would be served. Commissioner Marshall explained that the City of Saratoga will be served through a cable T.V., and the City is divided into three zones. Mr. Daniel submitted a map showing the zones, stating that Zone 1 will be served first, which includes essentially the western part of the City from the Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. Since no one else appeared to speak on this matter, it was moved by Commissioner Zambetti, seconded by Commissioner Callon, to close the public hearing. The motion was carried unanimously. Discussion followed as to the various aspects of the proposal. ~r. Daniel commented that within six months the residents of Saratoga Oaks will be ~mtching cable T.V. He further explained that this station is only intended to serve ultimately the City of Saratoga, and there is no firm plan as yet to serve anything except Zone 1. Commissioner Zambetti moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, to approve UP-355, per Staff Report dated November 15, 1977. The motion was carried unanimously. B. GF-315 - City of Saratoga Excavation and Grading Ordinance Staff reported that the ordinance is undergoing some revision by the City Attorney and requested a continuance of this matter. The public hearing was opened at 7:S5 p.m. No one was present to speak on this matter, and it was directed by Chairman Belanger that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of January 11, 1977. Planning Commission Page 3 ~linutes 11/21/77 V. DESIGN REVIEW A. A-600 - Richard D. Picone, Padero Court, Final Design Review Approval - '1 Lot - Sing.le Family Residence Staff explained that this site was conditioned under Building Site Approval for a Site Development Plan, and a Staff Report had been prepared, recommending approval. Chairman Belanger stated she found Condition 1 of the Staff Report, referencing the necessity for Design Review Approval, to read rather permissively. Discussion followed on modification of this condition. Commissioner Lustig moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, to approve A-600, per Staff Report dated November 16, 1977, with Condition 1 amended to read: "Further site development is prohibited without approval of site development plans and design review according to Ordinance NS-3.33 [HC-RD Ordinance)". The motion was carried unanimously. VI. CC~MINICATIONS A. ~ITFEN 1. T~o letter-s had been received from ~,~r. Fallek (Swartz) regarding Conditional Final Building Site Approval on SDR-1292. It was stated by Staff that this matter should be reviewed by the Land Development Committee, and it was directed that it be continued to their December 1, 1977 meeting. B. ORAL 1. ~[r. Frank Horvath, Mt. Eden Road, addressed the Commission, stating he had a 3 lot subdivision. He reported that the Public Works Department had requested U~o soils reports on this subdivision, one regarding the road and a second one on the property. Mr. Horvath commented that the first report on the mad had been sub- mitted, and he wished to get Conditional Final Building Site Ap- proval from the Plar~ning Commission. Mr. Horvath explained that his engineer had covered the whole subdivision, and everything had been completed except submission of the second soils report on the property. Staff explained that a matter could not be agendized until all of the conditions had been met. Chairman Belanger stated that the Planning Comission was in full agreement with Staff's position regarding agendizing. She informed ~r. Horvath that the Commission could not grant Conditional Final Building Site Approval until the soils report on the property had been received, and it was confirmed that it meets the standards the City sets for building. 2. PPC Report - Commissioner Callon reported that the County Housing Plan and the Environmental ~nagement Plan had been discussed. A public hearing by the County on the Housing Plan was scheduled for November 22, 1977 at 1:30 p.m. 3. City Council Report - Commissioner Belanger gave a report of the City Council Meeting held November 16, 1977. A copy of the minutes of this meeting is on file at the City Administration Office. 4. Chairman Belanger t~-~ked the Good Government Group for attending and serving coffee. VII. ADJOUR~FF Commissioner Zambetti moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, to adjourn. It was carried unanimously, and the .ieeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.