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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1964 City Council Minutes SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL SUMMAFf OF MINUTES TIME: Thursday, January 2, 1964 7:30 P. M. PLACE: Saratoga High School Cafetorit~n, Herrlman Ave. & Highwa~ 9, Saratoga TYPE: Regular Meeting I ORGANIZATION Mayor Glennon called th~ meeting to order at 7:35 P. M. A. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Glennon, Brazil, Drake, Herman, Tyler Absent: None B. MINUTES Councilman Brazil moved, seconded by Councilman Hartmen to waive the reading and approve the minutes of the December 18, 1963 meeting as written. Motion carried unanimously. II BIDS AND CONTRACTS None III PETITIONS, ORDINANCES AND FORMAL RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCE 39 - ADOPTING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA Ord. 39 At the request of the City Administrator, Mayor Glennon directed, Adopting with Council approval, that this ordinance be dropped from the agenda City until such time that the omissions and errors listed in the City Code Attorney's analysis of the Code have been correetod. IV SUBDIVISIONS AND BUILDING SITES A. SDR-451 - WADE HOVER - REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITION OF TENTATIVE BUILDING SITE APPPDVAL FOR ~.ZO LOTS ON PEACH HILL ROAD The City Administrator reported that the Planning Con~ission had approved a recommendation of the Subdivision Committee, set out in its report of November 26, 1963, to modify condition II.C of the SDR-451 Building Site Approval for SDR-451 and had forwarded its recommendation Wade to the City Council for an expression of intent with regard to future Hover - approval of this modification. He reported that the recommended Change of modification would allow substitution of a double coat of oll and Condition screenings for the plgnt mix originally required to be installed on of Bu~!~!ng a 13t half street along the frontage of the property and would require Site that the oil and screenings be installed to conform to the centerline ~pproval of the existing improvements rather than to the centerline of the proposed right-of-way. The City Attorney indicated that, since the applicant's request for modification had b'een submitted within 30 days cf the original approval, the City Council's action would properly take the form of a motion to deny or approve the recormended modification. Discussion of the problem revealed that the chanSe in material approved because it conformed to the type of improvements previously authorized, ~hat the shift in the alignment of the i~provements would not adversely affect the preparty o~mer on the opposite side of the street and that it would impr~}ve the drainage on the subject site as well as enable the City to preserve several large trees. At the request of the City Attorney the applicant, Mr. Wade Nover~ being present, swore and verified under penalty of perjury that all the facts set forth in his letter of October 24, 1963 were correct, that he had no objection to the dedication required, and that he had, therefore, withdrawn his request for modification ef Condition II.D. Councilman Brazil moved, seconded by Councilman Hartm'an ~o approve the change of condition as recoFmnended by the Planning Commission in the Subdivisien Committee Report dated November 26, 1963. Motion carried unank~ously. -1- B. SDR-278 - SARATOGA SDR-278 It was'moved by Councilman Brazil, seconded by Councilman !{artman, and Saratoga unanimously approved to release the $10,40C~,00 Faithful Performance Inn Bond posted to guarantee com~letion of improvements required as a condition of buildin~ site approval for Saratoga Inn. C. SDR-217 - SDR-217 The City Administrator advised that this request for an extension of Mossman time in which to comply with provisicns of Building Site Approval Extension Agreement did not specify how much time would be involved. The Director of Public Uorks stated that one of the conditions is to bring Pike Road up to minimtnn access road standards and he recommended a one year extension of time due to the possibility that a Pike Road Maintenance District may come into existence within that time. It was moved by Councilman Hartman, seconded by Councilman Brazil, and unanimously approved to Zrant a one year extension of time to blr. Mossman to comply with the provisions of his Building Site Approval Agreement= D. TRACT 3036 Tr,'3036 Upon the recoFnnendation of the Director of Public ~brks, it ~as moved Accept. by Councilman Brazil, seconded by Councilman Tyler, and unanimously Const. approved to accept the improvements in Tract 3036 (Cumberland Drive), for construction only. E. SDR-449 - RALPH ~2]DERSEN SDR-449 It was moved by Councilman Hartman, seconded by Councilman Brazil, and Andersen unanimously adopted to approve Resolution No. SDR-449-1, granting build- ing site approval to Ralph Andersen for one lot on Sobey Road, subject to final recordation of the survey map. F. SDR-217 - !..[OSSZIAN SDR-21? In accordance with a recommendation from the City Attorney, Councilman Mossman Hartman amended his motion to approve a one year extension of time for Amendment Mr. YIossman to comply with the provisions of his.Building Site Approval to Extension Agreement to include the condition that the Bonding Company must express, in writing, its approval to the extension before it becomes effective, Councilman Brazil amended his second to this effect and the motion carried unanimously. V PIFaLIC HEARINGS - 8:15 P. H. A. ORDINAI~CE NS-3.4 Ord. ~S-3.4 With Council approval, Mayor Glennon continued the public hearing on proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance relatin[ to site area requirements, construction signs and public interest siSns until the next regular meeting as the Plannin~ Cormnittee has as yet had no opportunity to meet regarding this matter. B. C-64 - VIRGIL HERRING Mayor Glennon announced that this is the time for public heartn~ on the application of Vir%il Herring to fezone from Professional- Administrative (P-A) to Corxaunity Commercial (C-C) that certain C-64 parcel of property located at 14583 Big Basin Uay and that the lierrin~ Planning Commission has recommended conditional rezonin~ of this Rezoning property. The City Administrator read the Subdivision Committee report dated December 9, 1963, which was a~opted by the Plannln its recommendation to the City Council. ?~r. Henley noted that the proposed rezoning would extend the existin~ C-C zoning by this one lot and that the Planning Commission has recommended conditioning the rezoning to restrict the use to that of an antique shop and art gallery, said property to be placed in the approved use within one year. -2- Councilman Drake questioned the advisability o~ extending the existing C-C zone on the basis that it would establish precedent for other applications to further extend the C,',,,,.~mercial area. Plmmlng Commissioner Crisp advised Chat this property a~pears to be within that area currently designated as C-C on the General Plan and that the Planning Copmission has discussed the possibility that extension of controlled Cormnereial Zoning in the village area will eventually be required and that the property in question is a desirable use for the area. he pointed out that the proposed rezoning would extend the existing C-C zone by a controlled use and would not constitute spot zoning. Councilman Tyler indicated that the Village business people seem to concur with the Planning Commission re~arding this rezonin~ application and also feel that~ while this type of business does not cater strihtly to Saratoga residents, it does lend prestige to the village area. Mr. Herring stated that he will be able to comply uith the off-street parking requirements for C-C zoning and sho~ed the Council his plans for the building and parkin~ facilities. Uith Council approval~ ~ayor Glennon opened the public hearing at ~:35 P. ~. and no one present responded to his invitation to speak either in favor or in opposition to this application. The City Administrator advised that no written communications had been received regarding this matter and that notice of public hearinF had been published according Co law. It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Herman, and unanimously approved to close the public hearing at 8:36 P. Ord. With the approval of the City Council, Hayor Glennon directed the N S-3-ZC-18 record to indicate that Ordinance IIS-3-ZC-18, conditionally rezoning. property on the application.of Virgil Merrin~, was introduced and continued to the next regular meeting. VI MEW BUSINESS A. C-63 - CREST DEVELOPmeNT CO. City Administrator read a letter from one of the principals among C-63 the applicants for Crest Development Company requesting ~i[harawal~ Crest without preJudice~ of their application for ~ezonlng, in viel.~ of the Development fact that the General Plan will be reviewed shortly and requesting Company that the matter be referred to the General Plan Committee. Ulth no objection, Hayor Glennon directed the matter stricken from the agenda~ and advised Hr, Garcia, I.~ho was present on behalf of the appllcant, that the matter ~ill be reviewed by the Committee which ~11 be appointed to review the General Plan. The ~Iayor estimated that this Comittee's studies will be completed by next fall. VII ADMINISTRATIVE I.L~TTERS A. ~L~YOR E.Dean (1) Mayor Glennon announced that Planning Commissioner E. Dean Cowley Cowley, whose term as a Planning Co~mlissioner expires this Re-Appointment month~ has agreed to accept re-appointment and he recummended ~1r. Cowley, with pleaSpro, for re-appointment to the CeLlmission, It was moved by Councilman Har~an~ seconded by Councilman Brazil, and unanimously approved to re-appoint E. Dean Cowley to a four year term as Planning Commissioner, -3- John (2) Hayor Glennon expressed his regret that Hr. John D, Webster, Webster Chairman of the Planning Co~aissfon far the last five years, decline is not in a position to accept reappe!n..-~.-ent after the expiration re-appointment of his chrrent term of office on Janu~sy 21, The !~yor commended to Planning b~, ?~bster for his seven years of distinguished se~jice to Commission the City and his outstandin% record of objective chairmanship, The City Council, with extreme regret, concurred with the }iayor's acceptalxce of Hr, Webster's letter declinit~ reanpointment to the Planning Commission, (3) It was indicated by the Hayor that screening of replacements Personnel for Planning Coamissioners Johnson and !~ebster~ uould be Session, discussed by the Council at a personnel session after ad/ournment of the regular meeting and ,~ould begin ~ith the list of some 24 names submitted by the Good Government Croup as a result of their ~lanpower Survey, The Mayor expressed confidence that suitable replacements will be available from the impressive nLnnber of competent Saratoga residents who have indicated their willingness to serve the co~nnunity, B. FINANCE Bills Councilman Drake moved, seconded by Councilman Hartman, to approve the disbursements on the list dated January 2, 1964 for a total amount ~f $29,893.02 and authorize that warrants be dra~.m in payment, Motion carried unanimously, C, COUNCIL CO}'~iITTE-ES i]o reports D, DEPARtaNT HEADS .a3~D OFFICERS (1) ~me Director of Public Uorks reported that the lot grading plans Tr, 3034 for Tract 3034 have now been complied with and he recomnended Acceptance acceptance of the tract improvements as previously recommended Construction by the City Engineer, Councilman Hardman moved, seconded by Councilman Brazil to accept the improvements in Tract 3034, for construction only, Motion carried unanim..ously, Master Storm (2) At the request of the Director of Public Uorks~ ~ayor Glennon Drain Plan referred the preliminary study of master storm. drainage plan proposals to the Public l~lfare CoFanittee, Eo CITY ADt~NISTRATOR (1) Mr, Henley reported that time Interstate Commerce Commission has I,C,C. received a further petition relative to the abandonment of Vasona the Yesone Branch line of the Southern Pacific Raill~sy and that Abandonment the matter has been postponed pendin~ action on that petition, S,P,R,R, (2) The City Administrator advised that although Southern Pacific parking Railway officials have indicated willingness to provide oil and areas screenings parking areas at their t~.yo stations in Saratoga~ ~hey have requested the Council's indulgence until the final disposition of the Vason abandonment proceedings, ~aratoga Ave, (3) ~lith Council approval, Mayor Glennon referred to the Public Welfare Improvement Co~nittee a request for consideration for the formation of an District improvement district for SaratoFa Avenue from the vicinity of Fruitvale Avenue north to the city limits, VIII CO~{UNICATIONS A. I7~ITTEN Ranire The City Administrator reported that an additional letter has been Lane received requesting a street light at Saratoga Avenue and Ranire Street Lane and indicated that he has not as yet received .a-reply from his Light -4- request for cost data from the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. However, Mr. Henley also stated that, ~ =he sugfestion of the Director of Public Porks, reflective paint had been pEaced on the street entrance curbs because it x~as noted tha~ each of the requests for a street ligh= ~Fas based on inability to see the Ranire Lane entrance at night. After brief disizussioD, Council a~reed that t~e interested parties should be contacted to deter~.~ine whether or no~ the paint corrects the problem and to apprise them of the City's policy regarding unnecessary street lighting. B. O~L General (1) The City Attorney called to the Council's attention that the Plan December 1963 issue of the Santa Clara Valley Plans publication commends the City of Saratoga for its policy on under3round Underground facilities. Me also noted that adjacent cities are presently Facil~ties conductin~ public hearings on their General Plans and that Saratoga's General Plan was adopted three years a~o. (2) ~tayor Glennon expressed his appreciation to PlanninZ Copmissioner Crisp for his attendance and help during this meeting, and also acknowledged, with pleasures the presence of Good Gove~f~ent Group representatives and interested citizens. X ADJOM~NT It was moved by Councilman Drake, seconded by Councilman Hartman, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P. ~. Respectfully submitted, A ! " /