HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-1986 HPC Minutes SuMmary of joint ~eating of Planning and Heritage ~raaarva~lon ~O~MZ~IUTI~
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At the meeting of September 16. t986, the Commissions discussed two items: bed
& breakfast regulations and relief from strict application of ~ite development
standard~ for designated historic structures. The following consensus was
reached on the two items.
1. Bed and Breakfast Regulations
Staff gave a brief background on the status of existing b~b regulations in
the zoning code; i.e,, they are permitted as a conditional use in the P-A,
C-C, C-V, and C-N districts, but theta are no specific operational or site
development standerOs. The Commissions discussed possible b&b standarCs
for the City of Saratoga and directed StafP to begin preparing an ordinance
that includes the following regulations:
a) The property shall be a designated Heritage Resource.
b) A use per. it shall be required. A new use permit would be required if
the property changed owners, Ths use permit could be revoked if the b&b is
not operating according to code and conditions.
c) The b&b shall be located either in the Village commercial area or within
500 ft. <this distance may be changed pending measurements to specific
properties interested in becoming b&b's> of its boundaries.
d) Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space per
bedroom plus one space for the owner or resident manager.
e) No more than 8 rooms may be rented.
f) The maximum length of stay shall be 2 weeks.
g> No structure1 changes shall be permitted to the outside of the
structure,
h) The size and type o~ signs shall be limited. Outdoor lighting shall b~
kept mt a minimum.
i) Individual rOOM size shall be a MiniMum of 188 sq. ft.
j> Cooking shall not be permitted in bedrooms,
k> The b~b operation shall be subject to all City building, fire, and
licensing regulations.
1> The b&b operation shall be subject to a bed or roo~ tax.
m) The b&b establishment shall be owner-occupied or owner-operated with a
resident manegat,
n) Only one Meal (breakfast) shall be served.
o) No ancillary uses such as receptions, parties, etc. shall be allowed.
There was also consensus that since b&b's would be restricted to the
Village area, a policy nta%e~ent regarding this issue should be added to
the Village Plan.
2. Relief from stricf application of ~ite development stand~rd~ ?or de~igna%ed
historic structures.
The Heritage Commission expressed concern that the strict application of
site development standards (such as setbacks, parking, height, etc.) may
compromise the architectural integrity and character of historic
structure~. The Planning Conmission concurred and Staff was directed to
develop a new ~.lndioo which would enable the Planning Commission to grant
variances ?ro~ development standards if a structure was a Designated
Heritage Resource.