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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-1993 CITY COUNCIL AGENDASARATOGA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. Z- AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: September 1, 1993 ORIGINATING DEPT:. City Manager's Office SUBJECT: Participation in PERS Health Plan CITY MGR. APPROVAL Recommended Motion: Adopt Resolution and Authorize City Manager to execute. Report Summary: The attached resolution is the approved form designated by the Public Employees' Retirement System. PERS requires that the resolution be signed by a contracting public agency for the combined purpose of: 1. Contracting for coverage under the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act, and 2. Fixing the employer's contribution towards employees' health insurance at one amount and the contributions for the retirees at another amount with annual increases of at least 5% until the amounts are equal. By signing this resolution, the City agrees to make the minimum monthly contribution of $16 for active employees and the minimum monthly contribution of $1 for retirees. The amount paid for annuitants will increase annually by 5% until the contribution equals the employer's contribution for employees. The amounts will be equal in approximately twenty years. In addition to the minimum contribution of $16 for medical coverage, active employees will receive a benefit allowance. The amount'of the allowance depends upon the number of dependents an employee chooses to enroll in a health plan. The allowances are as follows: Dependent Status Amount Employee $284.00 Employee + 1 $384.00 Employee + 2 $484.00 The benefit allowance can be used for payment of the health premiums, additional long term disability insurance, additional employee life and dependent life insurance, and /.or cash (which can be put into a deferred compensation account). Employees who choose not to participate in the health plan must provide personnel with proof of medical coverage. Employees who do not participate in PERS health will receive an allowance of $110.00. 9 I) Fiscai.ImAacts: Medical Costs for Employees The- -amount of the allowance is based on the negotiated amount of the $110 contribution to deferred.compensation and an estimate of the cost to the City to pay for 95% of single health coverage and 80% of dependent coverage. By lumping these two contributions together, there is no fiscal impact; however, employees who need to cover dependents can use money that would otherwise be going into their deferred compensation account to cover their contribution for dependent coverage. Medical Costs for Retirees By using the unequal contribution for employees and annuitants, the City can successfully minimize liability for retiree health coverage. For 1993, (based on five retirees at $1.00 per retiree) the cost will be $60. For 2013, (based on five retirees at $16.00 per retiree) the cost will be $960.00. Administrative Costs PERS requires a percent ( .50% for fiscal year 1993/94) of the total gross monthly premium to pay for administrative costs. Based on a estimated $200,000; paid in annual medical premiums, the administrative cost, for fiscal year 1993/94 will be $1,000. Current administrative costs for medical coverage are part of the monthly premium. City staff accounted for this cost in our proposal to switch to PERS health. Follow Up Actions: Forward adopted resolution to PERS prior to September 10, 1993, and begin open enrollment. Effective date for plan coverage is October 1, 1993. Consequences of Not Acting on the Recommended Motion: The City currently offers employees the choice of either Kaiser or the City's self- funded indemnity plan for medical coverage. Effective October 1, ;rate increases of 20% are anticipated for the City's self- funded plan. There is also the possibility that enrollment in the-City's plan will decrease and the plan will need to be replaced with another HMO due to the loss of adequate membership. By contracting with PERS, City employees will be able to participate in a large pool which translates into more choice (two indemnity plans and over ten HMO plans) and lower premiums. Attachment: Resolution electing to contract with PERS for the Health Benefits Program Motion and Vote: 2 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. Z3S AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: September 1, 1993 CITY MGR. ORIGINATING DEPT. City Manager--LAr- SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting Holiday Schedule for City Employees Recommended Motion(s): Adopt Resolution No. _ Report Summary: As a result of the recently concluded negotiations with City employees, a new holiday schedule for all City staff has been included in the Memorandum of Understanding which becomes effective September 1, 1993, with Council's adoption. The attached resolution sets forth this schedule. Fiscal Impacts:. Three additional holidays were exchanged for annual leave time. No direct fiscal impact. Follow Up Actions: Implement schedule. Consequences of Not Acting on the Recommended Motions: City staff holiday schedule will not be formally adopted. O: \exec.sum (rev.2 -3 -93) 0 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. 213's C AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: September 1, 1993 CITY MGR. ORIGINATING DEPT. City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Revising Management Compensation System and Incorporating Fringe Benefits for Management Employees Recommended Motion(s): Approve resolution Report Summary: This resolution revises the previous management compensation system and incorporates fringe benefits for management employees. The resolution first went to the Council in June with other personnel resolutions related to the budget. At that time the Council expressed approval 'of the resolution with the exception of the portion concerning annual leave. The annual leave and health insurance benefits sections of the resolution have. now been revised and provide the same annual leave plan and health insurance benefit allowance as those offered to the non - management employees in the Memorandum of Understanding. Fiscal Impacts: Salary and benefit costs are included in the 93 -95 budget. i Follow Up Actions: Staff will implement changes. j Consequences of Not'Acting on the Recommended Motions: Further delay in implementing changes affecting management staff. O: \exec.sum (rev.2 -3 -93) SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. 2 3 SS AGENDA ITEM 4� cD / MEETING DATE: September 1, 1993 CITY MGR. APPROVAL ORIGINATING DEPT. City Manager's Office SUBJECT: Recreation Department /CASA Fun Run Special Events Permit Request Recommended Motion(s): Authorize the City Manager's Office to issue a Special Events Permit for the Fun Run as proposed. Further, authorize City financing for all law enforcement and liability costs as a co- sponsor, and approve the closure of Herriman Avenue for one hour to accommodate runners. Report Summary: This is the seventh year that the Fun Run will be held, and the fourth year for co- sponsorship by the City Recreation Department. The City will cover the law enforcement and liability costs of the activity, as well as providing staffing for the organization of the event. The Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, September 19, 1993, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The two -mile run will begin at Congress Springs Park and finish at Saratoga High School, with 500 expected participants. Staff has advised those residents affected by the closure of Herriman Avenue. Fiscal Impacts• As co- sponsor, the City will waive the $62. filing fee and the $250 clean -up deposit. Law enforcement services will be provided by the Community Service Officers with funding coming from the event budget. The fiscal impact with regards to liability is unknown. Attachments: Report by Recreation Director and event flyer. Motion and Vote: 0: \exec.sum (rev.2 -3 -93) O n�6o c 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867 -3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Karen Tucker To: Paula Reeve August 12, 1993 From: Joan Pisani Subject: Saratoga Fun Run Listed below is -the information needed for a special event permit for the Saratoga Fun Run. 1. Date: Sunday, September 19,1993 Time: 11:30 a.m. 2. Estimated attendance: 500 3. Co- Sponsors: Saratoga Recreation Department, CASA (Community Awareness of Substance Abuse) and Pacific Western Bank 4. Length of Run /Walk : 2 miles 5. Route of Fun Run: The route will be the reverse of what it has been the previous years. Participants will check in at Congress Springs Park. Runners will leave the park and go left on Glen Brae, left on Hammons, right on Franklin, left on Lexington, left on Herriman and right into the track area at Saratoga High School. 6. Description of participants: walkers, runners, children on bikes, and roller bladers. 7. Re- routing of traffic: Traffic on Glen Brae, near Congress Springs Park, will be delayed shortly at the beginning of the race. Herriman will be closed approximately 45 minutes to one hour. When cars are going east on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road wishing to turn on Herriman, they will have to go down one block and take Thelma to Beaumont .to Herriman. When cars are going west on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road wishing to turn left on Herriman, they should proceed to the village (at Big Basin Way) and turn left on to Saratoga Avenue. 1 Printed on recycled paper. B. Food: It might be sold by individual schools for fundraising purposes. 9. Traffic Control: We will be contracting with the Sherriff's Department Reserve Unit or the Community Services Officers to provide traffic control. 10. First Aid: A first aid station will be set up at the end of the race. 11. Amplified Sound: At this time, it is uncertain whether we will have live music at the beginning or end of the race. Attached you will finds a copy of the Fun Run registration form. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, , oan Pisani Director of Recreation JP /bdc 2 Printed on recycled paper. and organizational modifications. A summary of completely new or significantly expanded draft sections follows: 1. Open Space Definitions - Incorporates the definition and examples of Open Space as determined by the State of California. 2. Open Space Evaluation Criteria - Establishes an objective standard to assist the City. in evaluating parcels for open space value. 3. Scenic Open Space Classifications - A new section which establishes a three level scale to classify open spaces and intensity of improvements. 4. Open Space Lands Inventory - This section, entitled "Existing Open Space Land Uses" in the existing element, has been reorganized and expanded to include non -site specific references to dedicated open spaces, Williamson Act parcels, flood easements, large residential lots and vacant or underdeveloped parcels. 5. Open Space Issues - This section discusses issues related to the references included in the Open Space Lands Inventory. 6. Open Space Goals - Modifies and expands Open Space Goals. 7. Unincorporated Hillsides - An expanded discussion of the unincorporated hillside areas and new polices and implementation programs. A further discussion of this section follows this summary. 8. Scenic Open Space - Establishes new policies and implementation programs relating to the new open space evaluation criteria and classification system referenced above. 9. Trail System - A new section which establishes policies and implementation programs for trail criteria, development, maintenance, acquisition, coordination and access. Also describes creek side trail policies and restrictions. 10. Land Use Controls - A new section which establishes new policies pertaining to land Use as it relates to Open space issues such as hillside development, colors and materials, mass and bulk, and development patterns. 11. Open Space Acquisition - New section which establishes criteria and sets policies and implementation programs for open space acquisition including funding, coordination, dedications, density transfers and school sites. As indicated previously, the draft document has been organized differently than the existing element with the intent of producing a document that is easier to read and understand. In the existing element all of the Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs are combined in a section separate from the related text. The draft document is organized with a separate goals section on page 10 and 11. The draft policies and implementation programs are ordered by Open Space topic and follow a brief introductory statement. For the purpose of comparison, staff has prepared an annotated copy of the existing Goals, Policies and Implementations sections (attached). In the left margin are notations which indicate the corresponding Goals and Policies in the draft document. Planning Commission Action: At the July 14 public hearing the Planning Commission made two changes to the draft element dealing with the Unincorporated Hillside section and two of the draft open space maps. 1. Unincorporated Hillsides - Beginning on page 12, the Unincorporated Hillside section was modified to eliminate an inconsistency created by a recent Planning Commission action. At the July 6 public hearing for the draft Prezone Map project, the Commission recommended to the City Council that no expansion beyond the existing Sphere of Influence Boundaries be undertaken. The Commission suggested the alternative of pursuing a Joint Powers Agreement with the County that would apply to the unincorporated hillside areas. This agreement would be> supported by the policy statement approved by the Commission at the July 6 meeting. This recommendation was in conflict with Implementation Program a. on page 13 of the draft document, which stated: "a. Sphere of Influence Expansion. The City of Saratoga shall proceed to take the necessary steps to expand the City's Sphere of Influence in a southern and western direction in order to promote the preservation and maintenance of open space in the foothill area." The Commission directed staff to amend this section to read: "a. Preservation of Open Space. The City of Saratoga shall proceed to take the necessary steps to promote the preservation and maintenance of open space in the foothill area." 2. Draft Regional Trails and Sphere of Influence Maps: The attached draft Regional Trails ( #3) and Sphere of Influence ( #7) Maps, which depict an expanded Sphere of Influence boundary, were also in conflict with the July 6 Commission recommendation. The Commission directed Staff to explore the possibility of amending the existing maps to delete the expanded Sphere boundary lines and legend references, budget permitting. Staff has contacted the consultant that prepared the original set of draft maps. It was determined that it would be impossible to effectively alter the existing maps due to the complex screening process that was employed in their creation. Staff is awaiting a "ballpark" estimate to prepare new maps and will report this figure to the Council at the September 1 public hearing. Environmental Documentation: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff completed an Initial Study for this project. No potentially adverse impacts were identified relating to the proposed General Plan Amendment and staff has prepared a draft Negative Declaration (attached). Recommendation: Review the draft document and consider the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the draft Open Space Element and the associated Negative Declaration. Resp $fully Submitted, George Wh to I e Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Draft Open Space Element 2. Planning Commission Minutes dated 7/14/93 3. Annotated Copy of Existing Goals and Policies Section 4. Draft Negative Declaration 5. Correspondence 6. Exhibit "A ", draft Open Space Maps os3 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT CITY OF SARATOGA AUGUST 1993 Planning Commission Recommended Approval of Draft at 7/14/93 Public Hearing. City Council Mayor Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Koehler Victor Monia Karen Tucker _ Open Space Task Force F.L. Stutzman Former Mayor, City Council Linda Davis Heritage Preservation Commission Fran Franklin Parks and Recreation Commission Christie Jameson Finance Advisory Committee Gillian Moran Planning Commission Stan Bogosian Area Resident - Village Jan Garrod Area Resident - Unincorporated Betty Hodges Area Resident - Montalvo Salley McElravey Area Resident - Golden Triangle Ann Waltonsmith Area Resident - Foothills City Staff Harry Peacock City Manager Paul Curtis Planning Director George White Associate Planner K Table of contents Page Introduction 1 Public Participation 2 Open Space Defined 2 . Open Space- Evaluation Criteria 3 Scenic Open Space Classifications 5 Open Space Lands Inventory 6 MROSD Open Space Lands 8 Open Space Issues 8 Open Space Goals 10 Open Space Policies and Implementation Programs 11 General Policies 11 Unincorporated Hillside Areas 12 Scenic Open Space 14 Trail System 15 Land Use Controls 19 Open Space Acquisition 20 3 Attached Maas General Plan Map Existing Open Space Map Sphere of Influence Map Ridgeline and Watercourse Map Roadway and Gateway Map Regional Trail Network Map Trail System Map Appendix National Recreation and Park Association Standards, 1990 Open Space Assessment Survey 4 INTRODUCTION In 1970, the State Legislature added Open Space to the list of mandatory General Plan Elements. The legislative intent was to ensure that cities and counties recognize that open space land is a limited and valuable resource, which must be conserved wherever possible. Every local jurisdiction is required to prepare and carry out an Open Space Plan which, along with, State and regional Open Space Plans, will achieve a comprehensive program to preserve and enhance open space. The City of Saratoga adopted its Open Space Element on August 7, 1974 in conjunction with the 1974 General Plan. The Element was last updated in 1981. The City's connection to the land and to the natural environment has a lengthy history. The City was founded and based on the lumbering and wood product industry, later evolving as an agriculture, resort and artist center, all well tied to and based on the resources and the beauty of the natural environment. In the latter part of this century, Saratoga became a single family, residential community. The City has been able to retain its identity and uniqueness by controlling the density and intensity of development, and by preserving the greenery of private and public gardens and yards, parks and hillside open spaces. However, the continuing 'and rapid urban growth in the Bay Area affects Saratoga as well. The City's valley floor and foothills are dominated by development. Very .few orchards and minimal agricultural lands have survived as reminders of the City's past. Due to the limited land available in the valley, development has been slowly encroaching into the hillsides and endangering this last remaining natural resource. The City is facing continuous development pressures. The reality of increasing demands for housing and rising land values requires the City to reaffirm and clearly state its goals and policies regarding its open space, and decide on the character and quality of life for the community in the future. The City of Saratoga has recently confirmed the community's appreciation and desire to preserve and enhance the City's existing character and open spaces in and around the City, through a community survey. As a follow up to this survey, the City Council decided to examine the City's open space policies and to revise and update the Open Space Element to meet the current community needs. _1 An Open Space Task Force was formed by the City in October 1990, to study open space conservation issues, formulate preservation policies and suggest implementation programs to accomplish and carry out the City's goals preserving and safeguarding its natural resources. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION During February and March 1990, the City conducted an open space assessment survey of Saratoga's residents. The purpose of the survey was to identify the community's current and future open space needs and assess residents' interest and willingness to pay for the acquisition and preservation of open space and parkland. The survey results indicated strong community support for the preservation and acquisition of open space and parkland. These results confirm a long -term commitment and desire of Saratoga's community to preserve the natural beauty and the quality of life which characterize Saratoga. Following the survey, the'City Council appointed an Open Space Task Force consisting of five residents representing different geographic areas of the City, -four representatives of the Planning, Heritage Preservation, Parks and Recreation Commissions and the Finance Committee, and the Mayor. The Task Force studied the open space issues and formulated policies and implementation programs for preservation, protection and acquisition of open spaces. The policies and programs suggested by the Task force are incorporated into this Open Space Element. After the completion of the draft element, public hearings were held by the Planning Commission and the City Council to allow additional public review and comment. OPEN SPACE DEFINED The definition of open space varies in different communities and may often change, as it is highly subjective. The residents of Saratoga, according to the 1990 community survey, perceive open space as a combination of many elements. The State of California requires each local government to have an open space plan. Government Code Section 65560(b)1 defines open space as "any parcel or area of land or water which is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use and which is designated on a local, regional or state open space plan ". Open Space includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Open space for the preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, parks, recreation areas, areas required for the preservation of plants and _2 animal life, habitat of fish and wildlife species, areas required for ecologic and other scientific study purposes, water courses, riparian corridors, watershed lands and utility easements. • Open space used for the managed production of resources, including but not limited to, forest land, rangeland, vineyards, pastures, agricultural lands, and areas of economic importance for the production of food or fiber, areas required for the recharge of groundwater, streams, and areas containing major mineral deposits. • Open space for outdoor recreation, including but not limited to, parks, recreation areas, areas of outstanding. scenic, historic or cultural value, areas particularly suited for park and recreational purposes, access to water courses and areas which serve to link major recreation and open space areas, utility easements, trails and scenic roadways. • Open space for public health and safety, including but not limited to areas which require special management or regulations because of hazardous or special condition such as earthquake fault zones, unstable soil areas, flood plains, watersheds, areas presenting high fire risks, areas required for the protection of water quality and water reservoirs and areas required for protection and enhancement of air quality. • Open space for preservation of scenic viewsheds, including but not limited to, areas of natural scenic views, ridgelines, hillsides, valleys, areas with natural vegetation, orchards and roadway scenery. Within the City of Saratoga and its Sphere of Influence, there exists a diversity of open space lands which fall into each of these categories. A majority of the open space consists of hillsides and mountains in the southern and western areas of the City and Sphere of Influence. Most of this land is undeveloped and undisturbed. Small neighborhood parks and school sites within the City limits, serve the community. These parks are primarily located along the valley floor and in the foothill areas. OPEN SPACE EVALUATION CRITERIA The following standards have been established to assist the City in evaluating parcels for open space value. Such ;an evaluation does not imply increased public access. It is intended to provide the City with objective criteria on open space land that are consistent with the goals of the General Plan. Criteria for open space evaluation include, but are not limited to, the following: _3 Natural Resource Lands. Non -urban areas serving various purposes including: 1. Providing habitat and preserving plant and animal life, including habitats for fish .and wildlife. 2. Serving ecological and other scientific studies and environmental education. 3. Generating oxygen, purifying air and water while not producing air pollutants. 4. Conserving water and soil. 5. Maintaining ecological balance. 6. Maintaining genetic diversity of plants and wildlife species. 7. Protecting watershed and water resources to ensure water supply and water quality. Production of resources. Areas of economic importance for the production of food and fiber and where appropriate, production of minerals and areas required for recharge of ground water basins, including: L. Agricultural and grazing lands. 2. Areas containing major mineral deposits. 3. Cultivated lands or orchards, vineyards or tree farms. 4. Forest land. 5. Rangeland. I 6. Marshes, rivers and streams for management of commercial fisheries. Outdoor recreation. Land providing room for a variety of passive and active recreational pursuits and offering important opportunities for the fulfillment of human and psychological needs, including: 1. Areas of outstanding scenic value. 2. Areas of historic and cultural value. 3. Accessible areas particularly suited for parks and recreation purposes such as hiking, riding, biking, swimming, tennis, ballfields and more. W 4. Areas providing access to and links between major recreation, cultural and open space reservations, including trails, utility easements, banks of rivers and streams and scenic highway corridors. 5. Areas with inherent qualities that humans find visually pleasing, beautiful, relaxing, stimulating or enjoyable. Public Health and Safety. Parcels which pose a hazard to the public including: 1. Slopes over 30 percent. 2. Fault zones and the land on either side of known fault zones. 3. Areas of geologic instability. 4. 100 year flood plains. 5. Areas of high fire danger. Community viewsheds. Parcels which contribute to the perception of open space. Such perception should not depend on parcel size. i SCENIC OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATIONS A scenic open space classification system is used by the City to assist in the identification and evaluation of valuable - scenic lands. Viewscale. A three -level scale has been adopted to classify scenic open spaces: microscale, intermediate and macroscale. Microscale Open Space - Small, intimate open spaces are defined as microscale open spaces. The observer will experience views up to 300 feet. The views and attention are focused on details of forms, color, texture and foreground objects. Intermediate Scale Open Space - Areas ranging from 5 to 50 acres, identified by the sense of openness in the middle ground, with definite background limit (such as parks, or school sites) are defined as intermediate open spaces. Microscale views might exist along with the intermediate views. Macroscale Open Space - Lands of extensive openness, focused on grand vistas, are defined as macroscale open spaces. Undeveloped hillsides are an example of macroscale open spaces. Microscale and intermediate scale open spaces might exist within the macroscale views. .t5 Intensity of Improvements. Scenic open spaces can also be classified by the level and intensity of man's imprint. Natural Environmental Views - This category includes topographic and geological features (ridgelines, hillsides, valleys, creeks and faults, landslides, floodplains), and botanical features (trees, native vegetation). Landscaped- Designed Views - Housing environs, roadways, trails, gardens and school sites are examples of landscaped designed views. Manmade Unenhanced Views - This category includes manmade unenhanced views such as utility easements. OPEN SPACE LANDS INVENTORY The City's existing open space lands are diverse in scale, use and level of improvement. While most of the open space in the hillside is characterized by undeveloped and undisturbed land, the typical open spaces in the foothills and valley floor are landscaped and designed. The open space inventory is described and categorized in this chapter. Dedicated Open Space Lands. This category includes parcels and easements dedicated as private or public open space, parks or scenic /open space easements. Most of the dedicated lands were acquired through subdivision approvals. These lands are designated as open space and are considered protected as such. This category includes over 250 acres of dedicated open spaces and easements. Agriculture Preserve under Williamson Act Contracts. In the City there are a number of agriculture sites of varying sizes, which are protected and restricted to agricultural or open space use only, as defined in the specific Williamson Act contracts. These lands add not only to the perception of open spaces within the City, but also serve as a vital link.between the modern, City.and its agricultural past. Land area of agricultural lands under Williamson Act contracts total over 200 acres. This figure includes approximately 100 acres of agricultural lands where the owners have requested non - renewal of the Williamson Act contract. In those cases the contract will expire ten years from the non - renewal request date. At that time, the land may be developed in accordance with the standards of the zoning district in which the land is located. In addition to the agricultural land within the City limits, there are several hundred acres of agricultural land under the Williamson Act contracts. within the City's Sphere of Influence. 6 Private and Community Open Spaces. Private and Community open space land includes private properties with established open space use such as the Saratoga Country Club and Madronia Cemetery. Private lands such as Villa Montalvo are leased for public use. Flood Easements. Flood easements along creeks within Saratoga are under the jurisdiction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. A few portions are dedicated and owned by the District but large portions are still privately owned. The creeks and flood easements are important natural resources which contribute to the beauty of Saratoga. Community Facilities and Church Sites. These sites typically are large, with a number of structures and wide open areas. The majority of these sites are located within residential areas and contribute to the perception of open space. School Sites. Similar to the previous category, school sites contribute to the perception of open space in -the neighborhoods in which they are located. In addition, school sites consist of playgrounds, many of which are used by the community through joint use agreements with the school district. Saratoga is currently served by nine elementary schools, three of which are private, two high schools and a community college. The total school site land area is over 300 acres; over 100 acres of these areas are already devoted to open space and recreation use. Parks. Twelve City parks are located throughout the City. The parks are at different levels of improvement. Most parks are used for neighborhood recreational activities. A number of these parks are used for City -wide activities. The total area of parks is over 70 acres. The City of Saratoga Park and Trail Master Plan evaluates the condition and the necessary improvements for each park in accordance with the needs of the neighborhood it serves. Large Residential Lots. Saratoga is generally characterized by large lots with large yards which creates a sense of openness. These lots typically include a small portion occupied by structures and the remaining land is visually open. Much of this open .space is used as private backyard area and is not usually open or accessible to the general public. Vacant Undeveloped or Underdeveloped Properties. This category consists of vacant or partially vacant sites which are not designated as open spaces, but have scenic or other value as open spaces. These sites have the potential to be developed to a higher density in accordance with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinances. The undeveloped hillsides within the City and its Sphere of Influence are included within this category. A number of large, vacant or partially developed hillside sites still exist within the City limits. Most of the undeveloped hillsides lie outside the City limits, a portion of which is included within its Sphere of Influence. 7 Regional Parks. Three major regional parks exist within or partially within the City's Sphere of Influence and are accessible to Saratoga residents. The three parks are Montalvo Arboretum, Stevens Creek Park and Sanborn County Park. These parks have a total of 1830 acres. Montalvo. Arboretum includes 175 acres of woodland in the hills straddling the southern boundary of the City. The majority of this open space is located within the County. The land is operated in trust by the Montalvo Association and is leased to the County on a long term basis. The site contains the Arboretum and recreational open space. The Villa, which provides cultural activities and programs, is owned and operated by the Montalvo Association. The park is maintained by the County with Federal assistance. Stevens Creek Park is a multiple purpose park in Cupertino's Sphere of Influence. It is accessible to Saratoga residents by trail and scenic road. The park contains 655 acres. Sanborn County Park is a part of a larger regional Skyline Park. The Skyline Park contains 1,000 acres and extends from Sanborn Park to Skyline Boulevard. It is one of a series of multiple - purpose recreation areas which complement Castle Rock State Park. and create an undisturbed corridor along the scenic mountain highway. MROSD OPEN SPACE LANDS Midpenninsula Regional Open Space District ( MROSD) is a governmental agency dedicated to the acquisition and protection of open space lands. The MROSD holdings include over 320 acres within Saratoga's Sphere of Influence. OPEN SPACE ISSUES The City's open space lands include open spaces which were dedicated as private or public open spaces. Other lands also serve as open space under their current use, but change of use may result in loss of these open spaces. This section will focus on the preservation of existing open space and the anticipated need for additional dedicated open space and parkland. Land Under Williamson Act Contract. The existing Williamson Act Contracts within Saratoga may expire in the near future, thus increasing the potential and pressure for development on these parcels. __S Private and Community Facilities. These properties are currently. designated for use under the residential zoning category. Potential exists for more intensive development of the property in the future. For example, a portion of the Saratoga Country Club property is currently zoned Hillside Residential (HR). Under the current zoning, the property could be developed with single family homes. School.Sites. The 1990 U.S. Census indicates that Saratoga is experiencing a continuing aging of its population, with a reduction in the student population. This change in population ..nay lead to the closure of some existing schools. The City has the right under the Naylor Act to purchase portions of this property at below market prices. The City- should be alert and prepared to acquire those sites when the opportunities become available. Large Lots and Private Yards. - Much of Saratoga is developed in low density, single family neighborhoods. Past city policies have relied on this land use to provide necessary open space to the exclusion of acquiring public neighborhood parks. There is still demand and necessity for additional neighborhood parks and pockets of dedicated open spaces. Hillside Lands within the City or its Sphere. These hills, and further away, the mountains, are valuable scenic open spaces which balance the growing urbanized areas. The conservation of these unspoiled open spaces with their scenic views and undisturbed wildlife habitat and native, plants, as a permanent greenbelt around the City, is essential for the preservation efforts of the City's rural character and well - being. Insensitive developments endanger this last valuable natural resource. The preservation of ecological balance is essential for a better quality of life in the future. Open Space Linkages. The City's existing open spaces and parkland are currently spread throughout the valley areas and the hillsides. However, the continuity of open spaces and connections through trail systems are important in order to enhance the scenic value, provide public access, maintain existing wildlife pathways and ensure the enjoyment of the open space system. Especially important is the connection of public facilities and parkland through a pedestrian trail system. Parks. Although the City parks are located throughout the City, there are areas of the City without sufficient quantities of local open space. Higher density neighborhoods are particularly sensitive to the absence of open space. Development in the past, has been permitted on small lots without park land or open space dedications. It is important that active and passive recreation open space be provided on a neighborhood basis in reasonable proportion to the population in the area. Trail System. There are a number of issues related to the City's equestrian and pedestrian trail systems. Dedicated trail easements which are not identified or improved, are not accessible to the public. Some trail easements are not interconnected within the _9 City area, and are not connected to the regional trail system. Public facilities and schools are not well connected by trails for pedestrian use. OPEN SPACE GOALS 1. To provide and maintain open space resources of local and regional significance accessible to the public. 2. To preserve the hillside and mountainous land in its natural condition and inherent natural beauty. 3. To use open spaces to protect human life and property.from natural hazards such as fire, flood, seismic, and geotechnical hazards. 4: To achieve and maintain a harmonious relationship between the natural environment and man -made structures and land uses. 5, To protect and conserve natural resources including watersheds, productive agricultural .land, ' native vegetation and wildlife habitat, mineral land, archeological and historic sites and areas of ecological significance. 6. To encourage preservation of land uses for open space and agriculture. 7. To preserve the natural and rural character of Saratoga. 8. To preserve and protect existing view sheds, view corridors and scenic open spaces. 9. To create and maintain distinctive, attractive entrance ways reflecting the City's rural character and scale. 10. To ensure that any new development is sensitive to the natural environment and the community's open space resources. 11. To provide and maintain parks which are located, designed and improved to serve the needs of the residents, the community and the neighborhoods of Saratoga. 12. To provide and maintain a trail system which links open spaces, schools, public facilities, the Saratoga Village, and historic sites.' 13. To encourage the awareness, appreciation and use of the City's open space resources in Saratoga's residents, particularly its youth. 10 14. To preserve and maintain existing open space resources. 15. To preserve open space and recreational resources provided on school sites and surplus school sites through acquisition and /or land use controls. 16. To preserve, protect and maintain riparian. habitats and creek corridors. OPEN SPACE POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS The City of Saratoga recognizes the value of open space for 1) the preservation of natural resources, including watershed lands, plant and animal life; 2) viewshed preservation; 3) recreational use; 4) the managed production of resources such as agricultural lands; and 5) the protection of public health and safety through open space designations which restrict development in areas where environmental hazards exist. The City will work to insure the preservation of valuable open space in perpetuity through private initiative, land use regulations and acquisitions. GENERAL POLICIES 1. Open Space Element. The City of Saratoga shall preserve, through a variety of methods, as much as possible of the open space areas described in the Open Space Element for visual greenbelts, conservation and management of environmental resources, public health and safety protection and for recreational use. 2. Open Space Management. The City should prepare an Open Space Management Plan in conjunction with its Capital Improvements Program. The Plan would identify open space needs as well as the appropriate use and ongoing maintenance needs of open space areas. 3. Citizen' Involvement. The City should encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals, citizens, groups, civic organizations, and those having special needs, such as the physically disabled, in the open space planning process. 4. Facilities Improvement. The City shall improve and upgrade existing municipal open space, parks and trails to serve the current and future recreational needs of the community. These shall be consistent with preservation of open space. 5. Preservation of Parks and Open Space. Given the pressure for development of open space lands, the City shall be vigilant in maintaining existing and future parks and dedicated open spaces to ensure that they remain part of the public domain in perpetuity. 11 UNINCORPORATED HILLSIDE AREAS The unincorporated hillside area lying south and west of Saratoga is characterized by relatively steep sloping, wooded foothills. Vehicular access in the area is limited to small country roads. Most of the lands within the unincorporated area are in a natural state with minimal development. In the low foothills and within the hillside valleys there are scattered single family residences, typically on large lots, as well as residences related to agricultural operations. Existing uses are generally compatible with the rural, verdant nature of the area and are mainly agricultural and open space in nature. Svch uses include recreational trails, vineyards and small winery operations, equestrian stables, pastures and grazing lands, ornamental nurseries and commercial timber. growers. The. most intense uses are a summer concert theater (Paul Masson Mountain Winery), Saratoga Springs picnic grounds, and Villa Montalvo. The unincorporated foothills are of major importance to the City of Saratoga. The hillside area, although not a part of the City's corporate limits, is historically tied to the City by virtue of long- standing bonds between owners and residents of the hillside and the community. A portion of the unincorporated hillside is included in the City's Sphere of Influence and has the potential of being annexed to the City. The hills provide both a physical and visual backdrop to the community and represent the most significant open space resource in the entire City. Numerous possibilities exist for long term preservation of open space resources within these hillsides. A portion of the hillside area has already been purchased by local governmental agencies as regional parkland. Policies 6. Future Land Use. It is in the best interest of the community to protect open space and manage future land uses within this hillside area. 7. Agricultural Use. A significant component of the open space value in the foothill area comes from agricultural uses which have a long history of existence tied to the heritage of Saratoga. In evaluating future land uses, efforts should be made to maintain agricultural lands as a component of open space and to preserve the rural and agricultural heritage of Saratoga. 8. Public Use. Public use and enjoyment of the unincorporated hillside areas for recreational purposes, should be encouraged through direct or indirect public land acquisition, encouraging both private and public recreational and agricultural . uses. Regulation of privately held lands to obtain maximum use of open space resources should be consistent with conservation of the natural environment. 12. 9. Appropriate Land Uses. Future land uses within the western hillside /sphere expansion area shall be consistent both with existing patterns of land use in the unincorporated hillside areas, and with the City's desire to maintain the area as predominantly open space and rural. These uses may include: • City, county, state, federal or special district parks, nature preserves and resource protection areas. • Private camp grounds, picnic areas and similar low intensity recreational uses. • Non - residential, for profit uses, which invite members of the public to enjoy open space resources and amenities in a small scale, low impact manner. • Residential uses which - are sensitively situated and visually non - obtrusive. Residential development shall serve to maximize open space protection. • Agricultural uses, including vineyards, wineries, orchards, and pastures. Expansion of agricultural uses is encouraged in an environmentally sensitive manner. • Existing recreational facilities. Implementation Programs a. Preservation of Open Space . The City of Saratoga shall proceed to take the necessary steps to promote the preservation and maintenance of open space in the foothill area. b. Incentives to Agricultural Land Owners. The City should offer incentives to agricultural owners and operators as a way of continuing such uses. Incentives could include: • Allowing the sale of agricultural products grown or produced on the site, as well as the resale of goods related to on -site operations (e.g. equestrian equipment). • Residential density bonuses for significant investment in agricultural improvement (e.g.vineyards, wood lots or orchards) or open space dedications. • Allowing additional dwellings on family farm operations when such additional dwellings will permit continuance of inter - generational agricultural uses consistent with Williamson Act provisions. This will not constitute a residential subdivision of the land under the Williamson Act. • Modifying road construction standards in hillside agricultural areas. Curbs and gutters, which could interfere with agricultural operations, should not be required. 13 SCENIC OPEN SPACE The City of Saratoga is characterized and blessed with natural beauty and scenic, views. Natural and man -made landscaped areas, wide undisturbed views from the hillsides to the valley floor, beautiful private and public parks and unspoiled open spaces are irreplaceable components of the City's character. Protection of these valuable scenic open spaces is essential to preservation of the City's uniqueness and high quality. Policies 10. Evaluation Criteria. In evaluating scenic open space for planning purposes, the City of Saratoga shall consider microscale, intermediate scale, ' and macroscale elements of each site, with the understanding that those sites which encompass all three scales may have the highest potential for providing quality scenic open space. 11. Hillside Development. The hillsides and the valley provide Saratoga with its prime macroscale views. Therefore, development must include careful study of the effect on scenic open space. 12. Existing Vegetation. The preservation of existing, mature vegetation shall be given priority over development and provide for the perpetuation of native species. 13. Natural Environmental Features. The preservation of the natural environment including geological and ecological features shall be encouraged. 14. Major Entryways and Arterials. The major entryways and arterials throughout the City should be designed so as not to detract from Saratoga's rural . character and scale. 15. Street Improvements. Open space objectives shall take precedence over the width and - landscaping of roadways and the inclusion of curbs, sidewalks and gutters. 16. Parking Lots. The design of parking lots shall be evaluated for opportunities to reduce large continuous expanses of asphalt and to promote the establishment of visually interesting and aesthetically pleasing parking areas. 17. Acquisition of Scenic Open Space. The acquisition of scenic open space for park sites shall include an evaluation of the microscale, intermediate scale, and macroscale potential of each site. 18. Scenic Views and Trail System. The City's trail plan should access as many natural views as possible, including hillside macroviews and microscale views. ..14 19. Creeks. The City's creeks shall be preserved and restored where possible, as natural scenic views. Implementation Programs c. Hillside Development. In addition to the applicable city development standards, potential impacts to scenic views shall be evaluated prior to development. Criteria shall include but not be limited to the use of unobtrusive colors, controlled grading, limited disruption of natural vegetation, ust: of structural height limits, and structural design and density guidelines. Special consideration shall be given to the eventual development of a canopy effect of tree growth. d. Existing Vegetation. The City should provide information and assistance to the public in the preservation and care of native trees whose existence can be threatened by environmental stress and development. e. Major Entryway and Arterials. A street tree planting, landscaping and maintenance program should be developed to encourage drought resistant, native vegetation to be planted and maintained throughout the City, especially in City owned and privately maintained rights of way. f. Parking Lots. Large continuous expanses of asphalt should be limited by measures such as: overflow parking ;on pervious surfaces; an increase in the tree canopy coverage. required; the encouragement of shared parking with adjacent and compatible uses. g. Non - Scenic Unenhanced Views. Man -made, non - scenic or unenhanced views such as railroad and utility facilities and quarries should be enhanced insofar as possible by erosion control measures, landscaping, use of color, and other methods of scenic improvement. h. Scenic Open Space Inventory. As a public reference, the City should prepare and update an inventory indicating all dedicated scenic open space resources in Saratoga. TRAIL SYSTEM The City of Saratoga stands as the _gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains. The City's rural character is reflected not only in the quality of the natural setting, but also in the spirit and interests of its residents. The City of Saratoga Open Space Survey indicated that walking and hiking are popular leisure time activities for residents of Saratoga. There is strong support for the provision of a comprehensive network of trails to provide recreational opportunities for walking, hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. In addition to the recreational benefits of a trails system, such a network throughout the 15 City of Saratoga reduces dependence on the automobile as it enables persons to walk or bike to school, the library, work, shopping and other activity centers. The Southern Pacific Railroad right -of -way presents an opportunity for linear open space. The development of trails along this corridor, as well as the creation of connections to the regional network of trails and pathways which link many of the area's large regional parks, will give residents of Saratoga an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy significant open space and recreational opportunities in the baylands, hillside areas, and throughout the Santa Clara Valley. The City of Saratoga encourages the establishment of a well planned, comprehensive trails network throughout the City. The following policies give specific direction for the establishment of this trails network. In 1977 the City - adopted the Master Trails and Paths Plan which was added to and amended the Circulation Element. The Master plan was updated and amended in 1991. This plan was coordinated to complement the existing County Trails and Pathways Master Plan. Policies 20. Regional Trails Network. A regional system of hiking, bicycling and horseback riding trails should be encouraged which includes trails within and between all City, County, State and regional parks, and other publicly owned open space lands, as well as trails providing access from the City of Saratoga to these lands. 21. Trail Acquisition Criteria. The City shall promote the acquisition of trails as a mode of access, and for recreational purposes, through purchase, dedication or gift. The trails network should emphasize: Creating connections between neighborhood, schools, parks and public open spaces,' historical sites and activity centers. Connections to the regional trails network. Acquisitions for trails shall respect the rights of property owners as well as their privacy and security. Trails proposed for acquisition are identified on the Trails Map. 22. Coordination. Trail planning, acquisition, development, and management. shall be coordinated among the various volunteer agencies and local, regional, state, and federal agencies which provide trails or funding for trails. 16 23. Traditional Trail Routes. Trails should be established along traditional routes whenever feasible. 24. Development and Maintenance. Trail development, patrol and maintenance responsibilities should be coordinated with all entities involved in each trail segment. In most cases, development responsibilities are borne by the property owner and maintenance activities are undertaken by the City. The City is encouraged to work with volunteer groups to maintain City trails. 25. Trail Location and Design. Trails shall be located, designed, and developed with sensitivity to the resources and environmental hazards of the area they. traverse, as well as their potential impacts on adjacent lands and private property, including potential impacts to private property owners' privacy and security. Trails shall be designed to City specifications; require minimal grading; and include effective erosion control measures. 26. Development Controls. The City shall control land development along designated trails in order to provide sufficient trail right -of -way and ensure that new development adjacent to the corridors does not detract from the scenic and aesthetic qualities of the corridor. 27. Creekside Trail Restriction. The City shall not acquire, plan or develop trail easements or public access easements along Wildcat Creek or Saratoga Creek, across single or multi- family land'uses as designated in the Saratoga General Plan abutting said creeks, or adjacent to said creeks between the centerline thereof and any single or multi- family designated property. This policy statement shall apply to Saratoga Creek from Prospect Avenue south to Tollgate Road, and to Wildcat Creek from Quito Road south to the Villa Montalvo Arboretum property line, with the exception of the section between Carnelian Glen Drive and Douglass Lane, as shown on the Trail System Map. 28. Access for the Disabled. Whenever feasible, trails shall be designed and developed to meet the accessibility needs of all segments of the population. 29. Trail Access. Trails should be designed with adequate ingress and egress points to minimize the need for parking at trailheads. Parking should be designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. 30. Transportation Improvements. Transportation improvements, such as road widening and bridge construction, should include bicycling paths. Equestrian paths should be provided where necessary' to complete connection to existing trail segments. Safe crossings shall be established where necessary. 17 Implementation Programs i. Priority . List. The City shall develop and maintain a list of priorities for trail acquisition and trail development. This list should be coordinated with the appropriate agencies j. Existing Trails. The City shall develop and enhance existing trails and unimproved trail easements. k. Project Review. Each new development project shall be reviewed in the field for proposed trail designations in accordance with the Trails Map. Dedications should be secured to insure a comprehensive trail system throughout the City. 1. Rails to Trails. The City should work for the future conversion of the Southern Pacific Railroad -spur line as provided for in the Federal Rails -to- Trails law. m. Bike Paths. Bike paths along City streets should be made safer through the use of signage, striping, maintenance, parking restrictions and other methods as appropriate. In designing these paths, recreational bike paths should be designed as distinct from high speed paths. n. Trail Information. All trails should be marked. The City should provide readily available maps and information regarding the trail network. The City should sponsor an annual "Saratoga Trails Day" to inform all residents of the trails network and encourage its use and maintenance. o. Motorized Vehicles. Use of motorized vehicles (with the exception of motorized wheelchairs) on hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding trails should be prohibited. Barriers shall be built to restrict motorized vehicles from trails. p. Development and Maintenance. The City of Saratoga Parks and Maintenance Department shall be responsible for supervising and maintaining all existing and future trails. Creek Policies 31. Creeks are defined as perennial and intermittent watercourses. 32. Drainageways are defined as open hillside drainage swales which collect and concentrate stormwater. 33. Creek and Drainageway Conservation Zone is defined to consist of the watercourse or drainageway itself and surrounding banks on both sides, and a strip of land extending laterally outward from the top of both banks, to a width of at least 50 feet on each side. 18� The establishment of this Zone should incorporate the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) Zone for flood control, maintenance and emergency vehicle access. 34. Establishment of a Creek and Drainageway Conservation Zone. The City should establish a Creek and Drainageway Conservation Zone: • To protect Saratoga's creeks and drainageways from pollution and erosion. • To en'iance and protect water quality. • To provide adequate debris flow avalanche corridors. • To preserve the natural character of creek corridors. • To restore existing improved or altered creek corridors to their natural state. • To preserve riparian habitat and wildlife corridors. • To provide transition areas between inhabited structures and waterways to.protect properties from damage due to stream bank undercutting and flooding. • For the preservation of scenic views. Implementation Program q. Enhancement of Creeks and Drainageways. The City should work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, neighboring jurisdictions and private landowners, as appropriate, to restore and enhance the creeks and drainageways to serve as wildlife habitats. LAND USE CONTROLS Land use regulations such as the City's zoning ordinance and design guidelines, serve as important mechanisms for open space preservation. In Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954) Justice William O. Douglas, speaking for the United States Supreme Court stated: "The concept of the public welfare is broad and inclusive. The values it represents are spiritual as well as physical, aesthetic as well as monetary. It is within the power of the legislature to determine that the community should be beautiful as well as healthy, spacious as well as clean, well - balanced as well as carefully patrolled." 19 Zoning is the primary instrument for implementing the General Plan policies. Permitted uses, development densities, minimum lot size, building height and setback limits, coverage, design, fence heights, parking, and other development parameters are zoning standards which can be used to allow controlled developments and land uses and to ensure preservation and conservation of open spaces and natural resources. Policies 35. Valley Development. For in`ill development on the flatlands, the City should consider increased setbacks and limitations on second -story additions and structure height in order to minimize the perception of density. 36. Hillside Development. For development on the hillside, open space and viewsheds can be preserved by techniques such as low density development, clustering, and dedication of open space as a condition of development. Critical viewsheds, ridgelines, and sensitive ecological habitats should be identified. Residential and other construction should be prohibited in these areas where possible, and restricted where there is no other alternative. 37. Colors & Materials. Development within the City of Saratoga should consider contextual surroundings, including the impact on viewsheds, compatibility with nearby structures and architecture, and integration with the natural environment. 38. Mass & Bulk. All buildings should be scaled, proportioned, and articulated so as to minimize the appearance-of mass and bulk-to maximize the perception of open space. 39. Development Patterns: The traditional low density zoning within the City of Saratoga should be maintained. OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION Open space acquisition by the City is a necessary alternative to private initiative and land use regulations to preserve open space in Saratoga. It is important to have a proactive stance for buying available land. It is also important to have a mechanism in place to react quickly when choice parcels become available. Since the City is best able to move quickly with large sums of money needed for acquisition, private monies should be sought for help with preservation, development and maintenance after acquisition has occurred. Criteria for Acquiring City Open Space The City shall consider the following criteria when making open space acquisition decisions: 20 • Environmental health and safety issues (hydrology, geology, fire hazards, flooding). • Scenic View (visual backdrop, unique site features, ridgelines). • Biological resource conservation (wildlife habitat, endangered species). • Historic /Landmark significance. • Importance to the community as a whole or to adjoining neighborhoods. Neighborhood needs and interest. • An equitable distribution and mixture of park lands, recreation facilities and programs - throughout the community. • Proximity to other open space areas. • Recreation potential. • Access to public open space. • Development potential. • Matching funds potential. • Potential maintenance and management costs.and liability exposure for the City. Policies 40. Standards. The City, should maintain, and where possible improve, the existing recreation standard of three (3) acres of local serving public park and recreation facilities per 1000 population. The City should achieve a five (5) acres per 1000 standard by the year 2001. The City incorporates by reference, the National Recreation. and Park Association Standards. These standards are to be used as a guide to identifying minimum goals to be achieved. 41. Conservation Easements. Open space, conservation or scenic easements should be utilized to preserve open space lands and to protect critical areas in subdivisions. These areas should include but not be limited to riparian areas, wildlife habitats and areas of mature native vegetation.in subdivisions. 42. Density Transfer. The City may consider the creation of a density transfer system whereby assigned development rights in preservation districts are transferred by sale to 21 property owners in designated development districts. The purpose of this system is to direct development away from significant environmental resources and toward appropriate locations. 43. Agricultural Land. The City strongly supports the use of Williamson Act contracts to preserve land in agricultural use. In addition, the City should consider the formation of an Agricultural Land Trust to acquire the development rights of lands currently in agricultural use in order to prevent the loss of such lands to urban development. The City may also consider the purchase of agricultural land for leaseback to farmers. 44. Funding. The City should establish and maintain a coordinated funding program for neighborhood and community parks. and open space acquisition. The City should pursue all means available including private donations and dedications, private land trusts, State, Federal and other .grant sources, use of assessment districts, bond issues, development requirements, user fees, public /private joint ventures and all other means to insure park and recreation facilities are available for all City residents. 45. Acquisition Legislation. The City should promote the enactment of Federal, State and local legislation intended to facilitate city's ability to acquire the .surplus property of public agencies for parks, open space and recreation purposes. 46. Open Space System Coordination. The City should coordinate the City's open space system with adjacent cities and county, state, regional and private open space systems. The City shall encourage and seek agreements with other governmental jurisdictions such as the Mid - Peninsula Open Space District, for the purpose of funding acquisitions, and coordinating the improvement, maintenance and use of open space. 47. Dedication Acceptance by other Agencies. The City encourages the County and other public agencies to accept dedications of open space lands of regional significance, including water sheds, wildlife habitats, wetlands, historic sites, and scenic lands.. 48. Public Utility Rights -of -Way. The City encourages the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other public agencies and utilities to provide for safe and appropriate open space uses of their respective properties and rights -of -way. Implementation Pro rams r. Dedications and In -Lieu Fees. The City shall require the sponsors of new residential housing to provide for the open space needs of future residents of that development. in accordance with the Saratoga Park and Open Space standards and Quimby Act Parkland Dedication Requirements. Needs may be satisfied by the dedication of land and development of recreation facilities to serve the new residents. In -lieu fees may be 22 considered when, during project review, it becomes clear that dedication and development of parkland is not a feasible or appropriate option. s. New Funding. The City should consider expanding the existing Landscaping and Lighting District, and consider increasing the business license, utility, construction and transient occupancy taxes to fund open space acquisitions. t. Sale, Lease, or Use Agreements. The City shall provide that all funds derived from the sale, lease, or use of City -owned park or open space be exclusively, used for park or open space acquisition, capital improvements, or operation and maintenance costs so that the balance of use remains constant. u. School Property. The City should utilize the provisions of the Naylor Act to increase recreational opportunities. The City shall continue to explore the potential for establishing agreements with the school districts for the joint use of school property for public recreational uses. v. Voluntary Contributions. The City should develop a program to encourage voluntary dedications, grants of land, monetary contributions or gifts in kind to the City for parks and open space. 23 NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION STANDARDS Component Use Service Area Desirable Size 1 AcresAixll Population Desirable Site Characteristics A. LOCALXLOSE -TO -HOME SPAC • Mini -Park Specialized facilities that Loss fuse 1/4 mile radios. 1 scrs ar less 025 b QSA Within neighborhoods and in am a comeenion ciao proximity to aparoaem mr p limited population ar senior Complexes, townirorate group such as tot a senior ddevelopment, er basting for citizens. eitire. eldelderly. elderly. IA to 2.0A Neighborhood Area far i ,tense recreational 1N to 1/2 -mile radius to serve .15+ Suited for intense Park/Playground aetivitia, such as field a population up to M 1 a domlopmeet Easily gents:, craft, playpronnd neighborhoodl, accessible to neighborhood apparatus area, skating population geographically picnicking, wading pools, etc, centered with safe walking and bike access. May be developed as a school -park facility. facility. -SS a fLOA Community Park Area of divers environmental Several neighborhoods. Ito 2 25 +ace May include natural features, quality. May include areas mile radius such as water bodies. and suited for intense reenetional areas suited far intone facilities, such as athletic development. Easily complexes, large swimming accessible to neighborhood pools. May be an am& of sn rnd. natural quality for outdoor recreation, such as walking, viewing sitting, picnicking. May be any combination of the above, depending Open site suitablilby and community mead B. Regional Space: Regional/Metropolitan Park Area of natural or ornamental Several communities. 1 hour 200 +acres SO to 10.0A Contiguous to or quality for outdoor recreation, driving time. encompassing natural such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, resources and trail uses; may include lay areas. Variable Area of natural quality for Several communities. 1 hour I I=+ acres; sufficient area Diverse or unique natant Regional Perk Reserve nature - orientated outdoor I driving time. to encompass the resource to i resources such as lakes recreation such as viewing, be preserved and managed. streams, marshes. Hors, fauns, and studying nature, wildlife topography habitat. conservation, i swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and trail uses. May include :dive play areas. Generally, ggX of the land is reserved for conservation and natural resource management, with less than 20% used for recreation development I j TOTAL REcioNAL 5EA E = 1520 A/1-000 National Recreation and Park Association Standards Component C. SPACE THAT Service Area Desirable She Acres /1.000 Population UNITY Desirable Size Characteristics MY BE LOCAL OR REGIONAL A XD IS UNIQUE TO EACH COMN No applicable standard Sufficient width to protect Linear Park Area developed for 1 or Variable Built or natural corridors, more varying modes of the resource and provide such as utility right-of-way, recreational trav 1. such as ma:imom use. bluff lines, vegetation hiking, biking, patterns, and roads, that snowmobiling, horseback- link or other components of riding, cross - country, the recreation system or skiing, canoeing, and community facilities, such pleasure driving. May as school, libraries, include active play areas. commercial area, and other (Note: any included for any park areas. of above components may occur in the linear park.') Special Use Areas for specialized or No applicable standard Variable depending on Variable Within communities. single purpose recreational desired size. activities, such as goo courses, nature centers, conservatories, arboreta, display gardens, and outdoor theaters. Also . plazas or squares in or near commercial centers, boulevards parkways. Conservancy Protection and No applicable standard Sufficient to protect the Variable Variable, depending on the management or the resource. resource being protected. natural/cultural environment with recreation use as a secondary objective i I I City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Hello, my name is and I am conducting a community survey for the City of Saratoga. We're interested in gathering your thoughts and ideas about parks, recreation and open space opportunities in Saratoga. The results of this survey will. play an important role in planning the future of the community's parks and open space areas. This survey should take about 15 -20 minutes. Do you have time to participate? [If yes, say thank you and proceed; if no, say thank you] COGS , Interviewer 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 '08 09 10 11 12 LK AR Time of Day 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 am am pm pm Day of Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 m t w th f s s Neighborhood /Area 1. Mt. Eden 9. Village 2. Congress Springs 10. Sunland Park 3. Blue Hills 11. Kentfield 4. Triangle North 5. Quito 6. Fruitvale /Sobey 7. Fruitvale West 8. Glen Una Gender 1. Male Ethnic Background 1. White 2. Black 2. Female 3. Hispanic 5. Other 4. Asian REF #: DATE: 7 INT. 7 TIME DAY: L I NGHB: GEN: EB: L —1 City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Page 2 Feb 23,1990 (SvyS) I would like to begin by asking you a few general questions about open space. Perception of Open Space 1. What do the words "open space" mean to you? 1a 1b 0 2 How would you describe the character of existing open space in Saratoga to a friend who has never been here? 2a 2b ...��� 3. Open space may be characterized by specific physical features or environmental elements. Using these cards, I'd like you to rank order the following items in terms of how important they are to your qualitative definition of "open space." O (2) 03 ® D © O Most Important Least Important A. Natural, undisturbed hillsides t0 0 03 ® OO © O e0 B. Undeveloped land (D D 03 ® OO © O C. Agricultural Fields (1) ® 03 ® OO © O D. Recreational parks 10 ( 03 ® OO © O (Larger, city -wide parks) E. Neighborhood parks t0 © 03 ® Oa © OO F. Low density housing t0 (2) 03 (D OO G. Large setbacks from street t0 O 03 ® OO © OO H. Open front yards 10 O 03 ® © © 0 City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Page 3 Feb 23,1990 (Svy8) Potential Planning Policies for Future Park and Open Space Areas 4. In providing new parks and open space areas, the City may proceed in a variety of directions. Please indicate what potential policies or directions you think are desirable for the improvement of open space, parks and recreation service in Saratoga on a scale from very desirable, somewhat desirable, somewhat undesirable or very undesirable. Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don't Know /No Desirable Desirable Undesirable Undesirable , Opinion Acquisition of new areas A. Acquire and develop more ( ® OO 9 ,O ® O parkland for more active O O O recreational use (e.g., athletic OO O O O fields, playgrounds) B. Acquire parcels to maintain Os as low usage open space (e.g., parks with walking trails) C. Acquire parcels to develop Os several small parks rather than one larger park. D. Use City. General Fund money OO to acquire school sites (if they close and become available) for park and recreation use. E. Dedicate areas of scenic OO preservation. Utilization of available areas F. Use easements on private OO property, which have already been dedicated, for hiking and equestrian trails. G. Work with the School Districts OO to develop joint -use recreation facilities on school sites. H. Utilize existing watercourses OO (e.g., Saratoga Creek) for trail use. I. Work with Southern Pacific OO Railroad to develop the railroad right of way for trail use. . (that is, the portion north of Saratoga Ave) ® O OO O O O O ® O OO O O O O 0 ® O 0 p 10 ® OO © t0 ® Os © O ® Os M 0 ® 0 © 10 ® OO © t0 ® Os © O ® Os M 0 ® 0 © 10 ® Os M 0 ® 0 © 10 City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Page 4 Feb 23,1990 (Svy8) Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don't Know /No Desirable Desirable Undesirable Undesirable Opinion Annexation J. Annex county lands in the © ® OO 0 10 western hillsides to the City to manage development in _ those areas. Development Standards K. Establish stricter controls (5 ) ® OO p tD on private property in order to preserve views and.the feeling of open space. 5. Are there any other policies or programs which you think the City should consid 5a 5b 6. Would you support the acquisition of open space in and around the City regardless of whether you would use It frequently? 1. Yes 2. No Potential Funding Sources 7. Several strategies for obtaining additional funds for open space, park and recreation Improvements have' been proposed. As I read each of the following strategies, please consider whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with each strategy. Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Don't Know/ Agree Agree Disagree Disagree No Opinion A. Residents of Saratoga should O5 ® Os i0 tax themselves through a bond measure to pay for open space, park and recreation improvements. B. User fees should, be charged OS ® OO 1Q for specific facilities such as pools, ballfields, etc. C. The City should encourage OS ® 03 p t0 sponsorship of parks by local corporations or organizations (e.g., "Adopt -a- Park" program). City of Saratoga open Space Assessment Survey Page 5 Feb 23, 1990 (Svy8) Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Don't Know/ Agree Agree Disagree Disagree No Opinion D. The City should give priority Q 0) 03 t0 to parks and recreation Programs when allocating. surplus General Fund monies. 8• To what extent would you be willing to pay for acquisition and maintenance of open space, parks and /or recreation facilities through a special taxpayers' assessment on a scale from very willing to pay, somewhat willing or not willing to pay. [Read scale as necessary] Current Park and Open Space Use 9. In general, what are your favorite recreation or leisure activities? (List 2 or 3 items) - ga 9b C� 10. In general, how often do you use parks or open space areas in Saratoga: Two or more times a week, once a week, two or more times a month, once a month, several times a year, seldom or never? Two or Once Very Somewhat Not Don't Know/ -- Willing Willing Willing No Opinion ® Q To Pay To Pay To Pay A. Approximately $ 65.00 per ® pp tD year for the average home which would pay for acquisition and maintenance of approximately 1 acre of parkland per year. B. Approximately $ 100.00 per ® Oa O year for approximately 2 acres of parkland per year. C. Approximately $150.00 per ® pp © tD year for approximately 3 acres of parkland per year. Current Park and Open Space Use 9. In general, what are your favorite recreation or leisure activities? (List 2 or 3 items) - ga 9b C� 10. In general, how often do you use parks or open space areas in Saratoga: Two or more times a week, once a week, two or more times a month, once a month, several times a year, seldom or never? Two or Once Couple Once Several Seldom more times a week times a month times or Never a week a month a year O Q5 ® Q City. of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Page 6 Feb 23,1990 (Svy8) 11. As I read through the following.list, please tell me if you strongly support, somewhat support or do not support encouraging and providing opportunities for each of these facilities and activities. (This is a long list, so /W try to move it tf °rough it as quickly as I can) Strongly Somewhat Do Not Don't Know/ Support Support Support No Opinion A. Playgrounds ® OO O Q B. Walking or hiking trails ® 03 Q Q C. Running or jogging trails ® OO ® t0 D. Bicycle trails or paths ® OO © D E. Horseback riding ® Q Q T F. Fitness Courses ® Q Q Q G. Active sports fields ® pp Q tD H. Connecting trail network ® OO Q Q I. Tennis courts ® QQ Q 0 J. Family Picnic Areas ® OO Q (D K. Group Picnic Areas ® OO Q ) L. Swimming pool ® Q © D M. Agricultural Interpretive Cntr ® OO © tp and /or ecological preserve N. Spectator sports; ® OO Qp O. Dogwalking i ® © (D P. Activities for children ® Q Q 0 Q. Activities for teens ® O © O R. Activities for seniors ® 0 Q 0 S. Arts and cultural programs ® Q Q (D T. Areas and activities for ® p Q (D people with disabilities U. Aerobics ® Q © (D V Meditation ® p © (D W. Birdwatchind ® Q © (D City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey Page 7 Feb 23,1990 (Svy8) 12. Are there any other recreation or open space improvements which you think are needed in Saratoga? 12a - 12b GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION To finish up, I have a few questions for general background information. 13. How long have you been living in Saratoga? [ #-of Years] 14. Do you own or rent your place of residence? 1. Own 2. Rent 15. What is your current employment status? 1. Employed outside the home 2. Working at home 3. Retired 4. Student 5. In between jobsA,00king 16. Which age category describes you best? ,O NA OO NA T NA ® NA O 18 -25 © 26-35 T 36-50 O 51-64 ® 65+ 17. Including yourself, how many people live in your household? [Write in number] 18. What are the ages of the other persons in the household? O Under 2 O Under 2 O Under 2 O 2 -5 D 2 -5 © 2 -5 © 6 -10 O 6 -10 30 6 -10 ® 11 -17 ® 11 -17 ® 11 -17 Os 18-25 © 18-25 O 18 -25 © 26-35 © 26-35 © 26-35 T 36-50 Q)__ 36 - 50 T 36-50 C 51 -64 6 51 - 64 e0 51-64 8 65+ 8 65+ 8 65+ City of Saratoga Open Space Assessment Survey page 8 Feb 23,1990 (Svy8) 19. The City is compiling a mailing list to keep people informed about open space planning issues. Would you like to add your name to the list? [If yes, ask respondent to sign mailing list] 1. Yes 2. No 20. Is there anything else you'd like to say about things not covered on the survey? 1. Yes 2: No 21. Additional Comments 21a 21b Cam. 21C That's all the questions I have ... Thank you for your time and participation. Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of July 14, 1993 Page 12 not be used to heat the house and would be primarily a decorative feature in the house. He also answered questions from the Commission with regard to the house and the application. WOLFE /JACOBS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:30 P.M. PASSED 6 -0. CALDWELL /ASFOUR MOVED TO APPROVE DR -93 -016 WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDED CONDITIONS: • ON THE REAR ELEVATION, THE OFFICE WINDOW SHALL BE A CLEAR STORY WINDOW AND BE SUBJECT TO STAFF REVIEW AND APPROVAL. • THE SYCAMORE TREE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER SHALL REMAIN. Commissioner Caldwell complimented the sensitive two -story design of the project. THE MOTION PASSED 6 -0. 6. GPA -93 -001 - City of Saratoga; Draft Open Space Element and Associated Negative Declaration, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the final draft of the Open Space Element. The Commission will receive public testimony and complete the review of the final draft document and the associated Negative Declaration for the purpose of forwarding a recommendation to the City Council. -------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Associate Planner White presented the Report dated July 14, 1993. He explained that a recent Planning Commission action has presented a conflict in the Draft Open Space Element which needs to be addressed before a recommendation of the Open Space Element can be made to the Council. He stated that the Commission had recommended that no sphere of influence expansion take place and that the prezoning only take place in the current sphere of influence. He also noted that the Commission had also recommended that a Joint Powers of Agreement be pursued with the County that would apply to development in the unincorporated hillside areas. He stated that this would be supported by a Policy statement which was approved at the July 6th meeting and which has been distributed to the Commission. He noted that these actions are in conflict with language in the Draft Open Space Element - beginning on Page 12 (of the document) - specifically Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of July 14, 1993 Page 13 Implementation Measure A. (Page 13), the draft sphere of influence_ map, and the regional trails map. Associate Planner White and Planning Director Curtis answered . questions from the Commission with regard to the item, the conflicts, various ways the Commission could handle the conflicts, and po&Jble actions on the item. Commissioner Jacobs inquired whether language could be added to the Draft Open Space Element which would neither preclude sphere expansion nor include it. Planning Director_ Curtis stated that Commissioner Jacobs' suggestion could be implemented. Commissioner Asfour stated that he is in favor of tabling the item until the issues of the Sphere of Influence .expansion have been resolved by the City Council. He stated that his feeling is that the Council will overturn the action taken by the Planning Commission at the July 6, 1993 meeting and that the Planning Commission will again be looking at a sphere expansion plan. Commissioner Caldwell stated that she has a suggestion along the lines of Commissioner Jacobs' suggestion. She stated that she could support modification of the language on Page 13, Implementation Programs, which would support the City's goals for the unincorporated hillside. Commissioner Caldwell suggested that Section a on Page 13 read as follows: "a. Preservation and Maintenance of Open Space. The ..City of Saratoga shall proceed to take the necessary steps to promote the preservation and maintenance of open space :in the foothill area." Commissioner Caldwell explained that this language would leave it entirely open for the City to take whatever steps the City deems appropriate whether it be a sphere expansion or an understanding. Associate Planner White asked if Commissioner Caldwell's suggestion is to change the heading "Sphere of Influence Expansion" to Preservation and Maintenance of Open Space" and also delete the words "to expand the City's Sphere of Influence in a southern and western direction in order" from Page 13,, section a. Commissioner Caldwell indicated that this was correct. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there are any other items in the draft open space Element which have been identified to be in conflict with the action taken by the Planning Commission on July 6th. Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of July 14, 1993 Page 14 Associate Planner White stated that he did not know of any other conflicts in the document. Commissioner Caldwell pointed out that some of the language in the Draft Ope,i Space Element may address land use issues instead of to open space issues. She suggested that the second to the last bullet (on the sheet titled ' Proposed General Plan Amendments) be deleted. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he thought that the last bullet also dealt more with land use issues than with open space issues. He stated he supported deletion of both the last two bullets. Commissioner Caldwell stated that she felt the Language modification to Section A, Page 13 (suggested above) and deletion of the last two bullets would work to the benefit of the City and would offer the City ultimate options. CHAIRPERSON MORAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:45 P.M. Anne Smith, spoke in support of the Open Space Element and urged the Commission to bring the item to a close. She stated that she would also support an expanded sphere of influence if it would ultimately help preserve the hills. Stan Bogosian, echoed the comments made by Anne Smith. He stated that he thought it is essential to get the Open Space Element in place to preserve the hillsides and the views. He stated that he feels this Element will help keep the land in its natural state not only for those to enjoy now but also for those looking to move to Saratoga. He encouraged progress on the item. WOLFE /CALDWELL MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:50 P.M. PASSED _6 -0. Commissioner Caldwell stated that the Commission has worked long and hard on the Open Space Element and she feels that with minor modifications to certain language, the Commission can move the item ahead and recommend it to the City Council. There was discussion among the staff and the Commission with regard to the July 6th action, the July 14th staff report and the sheet titled Proposed General Plan Amendments which was handed out to the Commission. Chairperson Moran asked if the Open Space Element speaks directly to the development of an ROS zoning. Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of July 14, 1993 Page 15 Planning Director Curtis stated that typically zoning districts are not mentioned specifically. Associate Planner White verified that the Open Space Element does not contain a section which specifically refers to ROS zoning. Planning Director Curtis stated that if the ROS zoning was referred to in the Open Space Element, there would need to be an amendment to the General Plan creating an ROS zoning. Commissioner Caldwell stated that the sheet entitled Proposed General Plan Amendments has caused confusion and suggested the Commission disregard it and simply change the language on Page 13, Section a. Chairperson Moran asked if the Commission would. like to go through the - document page by page. The Commission did not favor this suggestion and decided just to offer their corrections and etc. Chairperson Moran stated that she discovered several spelling, capitalization and font issues in the document. She also stated that on page 7, last line, the word "large " should be deleted. With regard to Page 8, Regional Parks, Chairperson asked if this language which states that there are regional parks that exist within or partially within the City's sphere is correct. Associate Planner White stated that the parks listed do exist either in (in their entirety) or partially in the City's sphere. Commissioner Jacobs suggested that Commissioner Caldwell make a motion with inclusion of the modified. language suggested for Page 13 Section a, and also include Chairperson Moran's suggestions (above). He also stated that he thought several maps needed to be excluded from the Open Space Element. Chairperson Moran stated that she was unable to locate the Carnelian Glen and Douglas trails on the Trail Map. She stated that if the Trail maps are included with the Element, these two trails should be represented. Commissioner Jacobs suggested that the Trail Maps be left in the Element, but that the line identifying the expanded sphere of influence be removed or at least the key that identifies the expanded sphere of influence boundary line. Associate Planner White explained that the maps were made by an outside agency, whose contract has ended, and that he may not be able to modify the maps. Planning Commission Minutes Meeting of July 14, 1993 Page 16 Planning Director Curtis stated that staff will work on the maps to revise them as suggested by the Commission - addition of the two trails and either deletion of'the line indicating the proposed expanded sphere or deletion of the key identifying this boundary line. Commissioner Moran expressed support for numbering of the maps. CALDWELL /JACOBS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: • CORRECTION. OF TYPOGRAPHICAL, CAPITALIZATION AND - FONTS; • PAGE 7, LAST LINE, THE WORD "LARGE" SHALL BE DELETED; • PAGE 13, SUBSECTION A SHALL READ AS FOLLOWS: "A. PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE. THE CITY OF SARATOGA SHALL PROCEED TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE IN THE FOOTHILL AREA." • STRIKE THE PROPOSED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE DESIGNATION ON THE LEGEND ON THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE MAP • WITH REGARD TO THE TRAIL SYSTEM MAP, STAFF SHALL MANUALLY'ADD THE CARNELIAN GLEN AND DOUGLAS TRAILS • DELETE THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE GRAPHIC AS WELL AS THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE KEY WHEREVER IT MAY APPEAR; AND ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Commissioner Caldwell thanked all those who worked on the Open Space Element. Chairperson Moran stated that at some point the Commission may want to recommend that the City Council in some way acknowledge those who did work on the Open Space Element. THE MOTION WAS PASSED 6 -0. Planning Director Curtis stated that the Open Space Element would probably be on the September 1 st City Council agenda and that may be a good time to offer recognition to those who worked on the Open Space Element. DIRECTOR'S ITEMS None ..EXISTING ELEMENT (Marginal notations refer to Draft Element) OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (OS) To assure that cities and counties recognize that open space land is a limited and valuable resource which must be con- served wherever possible. To assure that every city and county will prepare and carry out open -space plans which, along with state and regional open -space plans; -will accomplish the objectives of a comprehensive open -space program. (Government Code, Section 65562.) OS.1.0 Preserve the low density and natural character of Saratoga Goal #7 by the inclusion of permanent open space and landscaping within the City. OS.1.1 Further development in Saratoga shall, through site Policy #1 — plan requirements, preserve open space as much as possible. OS.1.1 (Imp) Implement through the Subdivision and Design Review Ordinances. OS.1.2 Site planning for development in Saratoga shall Policy #6, 8, 35, 36, protect the natural environment. 39 OS.1.2 (Imp) Implement by compliance with CEQA an _current City codes and ordinances. . OS.1.3 1— When property in the City's open space inventory Policy #35 -39 is proposed for development, the City shall con- sider the effect of its development on the open space of the. City, and shall strive to assure 'preservation of that which gives Saratoga its rural and residential character. OS.1.3 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does -not require an implementation measure.) OS_1.4 The City owned orchard land (Central Park), Completed - not bounded by Wildcat Creek and Fruitvale and included in draft. Saratoga Avenues, shall be designated as an historic resource under the heritage preservation ordinance. OS-1.4 (Imp) Refer to the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2 -13 OS.2.0 Use open space to protect human life and property from Goal #3 hazards such as wildfires, earthquake destruction, land- slides and flooding. OS.2.1 Because of their open space and aesthetic value, Policy #27, 31 -34 creeks shall be preserved as nearly as possible in their natural state, and consistent with the protection of adjacent properties. OS.2.1 (Imp) Continue enforcement of existing flood control regulations. This will supplement the flood plain map which is part of this General Plan. OS.3.0 Strive to preserve open space and..recreational resources Goal #1, 11 provided by other agencies serving the Community, when the continuation of that service is in jeopardy. OS.3.1 School sites should also provide open space and recreation resources for the City. Policy #45 OS.3.1 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) OS.3.2 The City shall review proposed interim uses of Not included in draft. surplus school sites to determine if the impacts generated by the proposed uses will have significant adverse effects, particularly in terms of noise, traffic, and parking on adjacent residential areas. OS.3.2 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) OS.3.3 If public ownership of school sites is not possible, Not included in draft. restrict the use of the property to residential development at a density not higher than the surrounding residential neighborhood and zoning, with the exception of Saratoga School on Oak Street. Being adjacent to multiple residential zoning, said site shall have a use with a minimum impact on the surrounding neighborhood and the evaluation of the use should be determined at such time there is a ,change in ownership. OS.3.3 (Imp) (The policy is specific and does not require an implementation measure.) OS.4.0 Provide public open space and recreation areas accessible to. Goal #1, 10 all residents, particularly those in the more densely de- veloped residential areas. 2 -14 . OS.4.1 The park dedication and in lieu provisions of the Policy #5 subdivision ordinance shall be an important mechanism by which the City can provide for rec- reational areas and open space within the community. OS.4.1 (Imp) Implemented through the Subdivision Ordinance. OS-.5.0 Create distinctive, attractive entrances to the City, par - Goal #9 ticularly in conjunction with new development and redevelopment. OS.5.1 Action should be taken to enhance the appearance Policy #14, 15 of the City's entrances. Development or redevelop- - mentplans for projects in or near City entrances should include extensive landscaping and structures or signs that are inviting. OS.5.1 (Imp) Modify Ordinance to increase landscaping for City entrances. 2 -15 RES -ND File No. GPA -93 -001 Saratoga DECLARATION THAT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOT REQUIRED (Negative Declaration) Environmental Quality Act of 1970 The undersigned, Director of Planning and Environmental Control of the CITY OF SARATOGA, a Municipal Corporation, after study and evaluation, has determined, and does hereby determine, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Section 15063 through 15065 and Section 15070 of the California Administrative Code, and Resolution 653- of the City of Saratoga, that the following described project will have no significant effect (no substantial adverse impact) on the environment within the terms and meaning of said Act. PROJECT DESCRIPTION General Plan Amendment - Periodic update of Open Space Element. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT REASON FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION Amendment to the General Plan. City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Executed at Saratoga; California this day of DIRECTOR OF PLANNING , 1993. DIRECTOR'S AUTHORIZED STAFF MEMBER Ji et', Santa Clara Valley XL"Z I", , nonpoint Source -� Pollution Control Program 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose CA 95118 (408) 265 -2600 FAX (408) 266 -0271 August 24, 1993 Saratoga City Council City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Subject: Proposed Revisions to the Open Space Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan Dear City Council Members: On behalf of the Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program (Program), thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed revisions to Saratoga's Open Space Element of the General Plan. In general, we are pleased to see that the goals of the revised Open Space element appear to be consistent with the water quality protection provisions of the Program (of which the City of Saratoga is a participant) and the requirements of the National, Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) municipal storm water permit, of which Saratoga is a co- permittee. The Program submits the following specific comments for your consideration. 1. Any development, especially that of sensitive sites, such as hillsides and lands adjacent to watercourses, should minimize the potential for adverse water quality impacts due to increases in impervious surfaces and traffic, and impacts from construction activities, such as grading. When done effectively, land use planning and management tools, such as requiring dedications of open space as a condition of site plan approval, can reduce the potential for nonpoint source pollution. Within the section on Open Space Goals, we recommend that you consider including water quality as a natural resource to be protected (goals 5 and/or 16). 2. Policy 33, on page 18, defines the Creek and Drainageway Conservation Zone as a strip of land including the watercourse and extending at least 50 . feet outward from the top of both banks. Depending on the land use and zoning adjacent to the watercourse, the 50 foot buffer strip may or may not meet anticipated State guidelines. The Regional Water Quality Control Board (San Francisco Bay region) is in the process of developing a guidance document called "New Development Controls for Storm Water Programs." The purpose of the guidance document is to set forth the Regional Board's recommendations for how municipalities can satisfy provisions of the NPDES storm water permit relating to new construction and redevelopment. Some of the provisions of this document may be in conflict with Policy 33 in that they recommend the use of buffer strips 100' -200' wide in especially sensitive areas (such as creeks and wetlands) to reduce nonpoint source pollution. A copy of the draft guidance manual has recently been provided to the City's Public Works Department. For additional PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, County of Santa Clara, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District h %4 recycled paper Saratoga City Council 2 August 24, 1993 information, your staff can contact Lisa McCann of the Regional Board staff, at (510) 286 -0378, or Genevieve Fire of the Program staff, at (408) 927 -0710. 3. Within the section on Creek Policies (beginning on page 18), the City may also want to consider including a provision requiring setbacks from the creeks for buildings and impervious surfaces. If such a provision were incorporated, the setback distance could be varied depending on the land use and parcel size. This type of guideline would help protect watercourses from nonpoint source pollution generated from parking lots, roads and construction activities. 4. In the section on implementing the Enhancement of Creeks and Drainageways Program (on page 19), it is noted that "the City should work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, neighboring jurisdictions and private landowners, as appropriate, to restore and enhance the creeks and drainageways to serve as wildlife habitats." We recommend that this sentence reflect that there are other, non - neighboring agencies, such as the State Regional Board, the Department of Fish and Game and the Army Corps of Engineers, that generally have jurisdiction over projects involving watercourses and wetlands. 5. In the Open Space Acquisition section (top of page 21), consider including water quality as an environmental health and safety issue when making open space acquisition decisions. If you have any questions on these comments or other issues related to the Program, please call me or Genevieve Fire at (408) 927 -0710. Sincerely, Keith Whitman Program Manager Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program GSF:mg RECEIVED AUG 2 6 1993 PLANNING DEPT- Saratoga City Council 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, Calif. 95070 T B. Lawrence 21823 Vin. mina Saratoga, CaCf. 95070 Re: Draft Open Space Element Dear Council Members, August 25, 1993 T am writing to ask the . support of each of you in adopting the Draft Open Space Element to Saratoga's General Plan as approved by the Planning Commission on July 17. This document is an excellent reflection of the desires of . the citizens of Saratoga for preservation of the remaining open space surrounding the City. It has a good balance between low impact development of open space, recreational and agricultural use, and protection_ of Saratoga's scenic resources. Yours truly, Thomas B. Lawrence SALLY STREAM 14230 DOUGLASS LANE SARATOGA, CA, 95070 August 25, 1993 RECEIVED AUG 2 5 1993 PLANNING DEPT. City Council Members City of Saratoga Dear Council Members,. As one who participated in the review of AREA H, FRUITVALE WEST before the draft of the Open Space Element was written, I wish to encourage you to adopt the final draft. It ' represents the best vision for the future of our community, for it protects the low- impact use of existing open space and preserves Saratoga's scenic resources. (one need only travel to Los Gatos and look at the development on the . Southeast side hills to know why Saratoga needs to protect its scenic resources!) Thank you, dift P e r t E... F c.i fi 0 P F_ N .. P .a C August 26, 1993 Mayor Anderson and members of the Saratoga City Coutici_1 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mayor Anderson and Councilmember.s: T Am writing to urge you to support the Draft Open Space plan Element to Saratoga's General Flan. The up- dated : developed by the Open Space Task Force and unani:n0usly approved by the Planning Commission On Tuly 17,1993, is a u con$e_tg 3 document which reflects the viewpoints of Sgratoga's residents. The policies end implementation programs in the Draft Element recognizes strong community support for preservation of remaining ope;• space in and around Saratoga. The importants of preserving existing recreational facilitiefi, low °impact uses of existing open space and protection cf the network of creeks and streams that Are part Of Saral- toga's watershed. Additionally, , the Draft Open Space Element encourages protection of Saratoga's scenic resources, supPcc" existing agricultural u8es for open space, particularly in the hillsides and recognizes the need for a system of trails that w-,,jld provitls� r_�{.ru cl o .gtin and recreational i8.. Sincerely, Vicki Moore South Bay Field Director Iv1AIi: l )r. ;CL a 11 Jevr A4 tt11h: >n:ery Sttite ft$fl, Rij, Fraacisc0 CA '41L_ e (41 )X43 X291 SOUTtI 13AY OFFICE 6 19227That. Alamneda 4uiiLS ^'13, rlti,ai� jcscClk t��7?G o (u(14) 983 -G5s` QI41 — D E rE�,�� �. D AUG 2 5 1993 i UGA CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 20630 Lomita Av. Saratoga, CA 95070 Aug. 25, 1993 City Council City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Av. Saratoga, CA 95070 Dear Mayor Tucker and Members of the Council: RE: Revised Open Space Element As a member of the Open Space Task Force and a former Planning Commissioner, I urge you to support the revised element. The document is the product of nearly three years of study and hearings, and reflects a concensus of the people of Saratoga. The element provides for protection of our hillsides, while at the same time allows for landowner use of private property. Again, I urge adoption of this element. Yours truly, Stan Bogosia Sa airga City Council, 13 777 Freitvale Awe Saratog , C-A 95070 Augwt 30, 1993 D9,-T Cit ►J Co tine, :1 Members, X2356 c� /1 lS f'� Q a cz, � V AUG 3 4 1993 C""' W' 6AIIA.TUGA CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE As a resid.enT of Saratoga since 1962, a member of the Parks and recreation Conu-nirsion for eiglit years, and a i ernber of the Open Space Task Force ;rCurlittoee I lave atcY,eu the accelerated urbanization of the city occur. I am q,Wte distressed o ?vier the continual development of the remaining open space. .1llryile I realize that nothing remains the same forever I believe the interests of the entire torn of Saratoga will best be served by the preservation of the remaining open space. A cross- section of Saratoga residents and many interested citizens spent hundreds of hours researching and debating the merits of the plan which you are currently revieving. This document gill go a long way towards preserving the little that is left of "rural" Saratoga. It recognizes the inherent ,geological problems of the area, maintains public safety standards, yet still alloys propertry owners to develop their property in a gray that gill benefit all. 1 strongly urge you to adopt the Open Space Element as it has been approved by the claming Commission, Youi °s truly, ?gars. Franklin Dr. Saratoga, CA 95070 Frorn . DPO I D ELIAU .:'Jf`J; ULT 1 NG Scpt�-,mbcr 1, 199-1 Saratoga C`it Cotincit City of Sar.,toRa 13777 Fruitvrtic Avenue Sarato a, CA 95070 'HOHIP C r. . 415 968 1240_.1 Re: Proposed ()pert Space Elerticrtt Revisions Dcar Saratoga City Councilmcanbers, ;a p. 01 1333, 1.21 • .J f PM F %_tom 3A Thant: you for tl)c opport mitt' to offer input regarding the proposed rcvisions to thu Open Space Elernctit of the City's General Plan. «'bile the maiority of (he provisions appear to appropriately protect and en ranee the Open Spacc Resources within the City, we are concerwd that greater Utte:rttion be directed to watershed protection. As with rno� l cnvirotimentt,l protection cr-mcorns, a modicurn of prevention gLxs a great distaticc in averting proble is. In particular, retaining intact riparian corridors along all streams %vrthttj the '` at.crshcd will -dlow the City to lx,tter comply with both anticipated State guide}srres regarding setbacks along sensitive areas (creeks), and its NPDFS permit. Thank you for vcl'u consideration of the issue raised here. Sincercl , K' ndei T. Blau 43 1 .a,� d-ng ),.Al C. C. Cuper±:itlo, A 6601 ti 408 4262_0762 AUG 2 4 1993 14141Sobey Road Saratoga Ca 95070 23 Aug 1993 To: Saratoga City Council, 13777 Fruitualel Rue., Dear Council Members , I am writing to urge you to adopt the Draft Open Space Element update to Saratoga's General Plan. I believe that this element will help to preserve the scenic beauty and rural atmosphere of the area. Establishment of trails should be encouraged, to provide low - impact public use of open space. sincerely Pauline Seales (�� OPENSPACE -TASK FORCE Sally McElravey 12486 Brookglen Dr. Saratoga, CA 95070 Stan Bogosian 20630 Lomita Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Linda Davis 13616 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 F.L. Stutzman 15195 Park Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 John S. Langwill P.O. Box 626 Saratoga, CA 95071 Shirley Loyst 19900 Cox Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Brookside Club 19127 Cox Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Jeff Brinton Brobeck Phlegar et al Market Plaza Spear Street Tower San Francisco, CA 94105 Joe Callon Saratoga Country Club 21990 Prospect Road Saratoga, CA.95070 Fran Franklin 15177 Park Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Ann Marie Gilman 19218 Gunther Court Saratoga, CA 95070 Ann Waltonsmith Jan Garrod 21060 Saratoga Hills Rd. 22621 Mt. Eden Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga,.CA 95070 Gillian Moran 14701 Farwell Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 WILLDAN & ASSOCIATES 6140 Stoneridge Mall Rd. Suite 340 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Gregory Fox 15175-Norton Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 August Boisseranc 13650 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Saratoga, CA 95070 John Delmar 15221 Piedmont Road Saratoga, CA 95070 John Tim Worden 1340 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Suite 201 San Jose, CA 95129 .Vic Monia 14665 Granite Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Christie Jameson 19566 Brockton Saratoga, CA 95070 Steve O'Connell 1521 Cole Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Louis Santoro 14076 Quito Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Kosich Construction Co. 18867 Kosich Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 John Kahle 20601 Brookwood Ln. Saratoga, CA 95070 Linda Elkind 2040 Tasso St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 Peter Siemens Mid Peninsula Reg.OS Dst 69 Ellenwood Los Gatos,. CA 95030 Mary Barnett Mary Guth Nancy White P.O. Box 65 20785 Reid Lane 1446 Glenmoore Way Los Gatos, CA 95031 Saratoga, CA 95070 San Jose, CA 95129 OPENSPACE - L I/ ; L Mariani Dev. Corp. D v o r John D. Delmare P.O. Box 3066 enve 0" 0 Los Altos, CA 94022 Nancy McKereghan 20590 Canyon View Dr. Saratoga, CA 95070 Gladys Armstrong 20462 Chalet. Lane Saratoga, CA 95070 Julie Bondurant Luanne Nieman Santa Clara County Parks 13.217 Padero Court and Rec. I Dept. Saratoga, CA 95070 .298 Garden Hill.Dr. Los Gatos CA 95 -030 E.M. Card, Jr. 20116 Chateau Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Fran Krezek 20570 Ashley Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Marie Rose Gaspar P.o. Box 898 Saratoga, CA 95070 Michael C. Weber 12415 Saratoga Cr. Saratoga, CA 95070 Rita C. Lane -Smith 15161 Oriole Way Saratoga, CA 95070 Meg Giberson 15561 Glen Una Los Gatos, CA.95030 San Jose Construction John.DiManto 1210 Coleman Avenue Santa Clara,, CA 95050 i Eric Morley Los Gatos Bd. of Realtors 20454 Blauer Dr. Saratoga,.CA 95070 Matteoni Saxe & Nanda Dr. Debra L. Cauble 1740 Technology Dr. #250 San.Jose, CA 95110 Ann & J.. Fitzsimmons 13480 Saratoga.Avenue Saratoga; - -CA 9'5070 - Richard & Lois Scott 119125 Cox Avenue iSaratoga, CA 95070 Louis & Helen.Dorc_ich 13089 Quito Road Saratoga, CA. 95'070 Wanda Alexander Greenbelt Coalition Box IE Los Gatos, CA 95031 Jeff Schwartz 19281 San Marcos Saratoga, CA 95070 Sara Stephenson 12491 Jolene Court ' Saratoga,,CA 95070 Louis & Bob Gager 20972 Saratoga Hills Rd Saratoga,, CA 95070 Mid. Penin. Reg. OSpace Sheryl Cochran 201 San Antonio Cr. Mt. View, CA 94040 William Moore Sr. San Jose Water Co. 374 W. Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95196 Lindy Farms /Dennis Paboojian 12280 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Saratoga, CA 95070 MVS Co. P.o. Box 2067 Saratoga, CA 95070 Sisters of Mercy 2300 Adeline Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Oden Melita Nedjo Spaich et al Edward & Patricia Ybarro 14024 Saratoga Avenue P.O. Box 363 15275 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 OPENSPACE MAILING LIST John & Susan Kraft Alice B. Pasetta 20021 Bella Vista Ave - P.O. Box 218 Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 Oliver W. Buehner 18650 Allendale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 Chu Ke- Chaing & Chi C. Rex I a Ethel J. Hinz P.O. Box 2893 -31-,44 d P.o. Box 97 Saratoga, CA 95070 ara 5070 Santa Clara, CA 95052 Chateau Masson Estates 1515 Walsh Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Lun & Chun Wong 2644 E1 Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 Stanford Atwood 14684 Pike Road Saratoga, CA 95070 James & Joan Hansen 13740 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Martin Herbach 15389 Bohlman Road Saratoga, CA.95070 Ms. Claire Blohm Sisters of Notre Dame 1500 Ralston Ave. Belmont, CA 94002 Linda Schild -Jones 800 E* Charleston #15 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Steve & H. Pecsar 20880 Wardell Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070 Fred & Chris Irany 13937 Vista Regina Saratoga, CA 95070 W. Donald Head 14684 Pike Road Saratoga, CA 95070 John Zavoshy 14081 Pike Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Carol & Michael Mauldin 14242 Springer Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Alice Pasetta Mead 148 Cervantes San Francisco, CA 94123 John Worden 19329 Via Crescent Ct. Saratoga, CA 95070 Dorothy Smith 13145 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Jack Miller P.O. Box 60189 Sunnyvale, CA 94088 Willard -& N. Regester 13792 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Franz & E. Ibisch P.O. Box 576 Saratoga,, CA 95070 Kurt Keegan Castel Properties 1275 Piedmont Rd. #31 San Jose, CA 95132 Betty.Hodges- 19875 Park Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Gloria Eppler 14228 Loveland Ct. Saratoga, CA 95070 Resident Aileen Bermingham Monica May 19100 Bainter 14800 Bohlman Rd. 14800 Bohlman Road Los Gatos, CA 95030 Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 OPENSPACE MAILING LIST Ann Marie Burger Anne Christine Barry 20045 Winter Lane 14800 Bohlman Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA.95070 Ruth Ella Linda Z. Rahmer 14800 Bohlman Road 12711 Saratoga Creek Dr. Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 Michael Sunderland 20780 4th St. #12 Saratoga, CA 95070 Vicki 'Cummings 2300 Adeline.Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010 Robert & Evelyn Johnson 19375 Portos Ct. Saratoga, CA 95070 Aileen Donohue 13716 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Margaret Anderson Jim Pope 14656 Big Basin Way 14356.Evans Lane Saratoga, CA 95070 Saratoga, CA 95070 H. A. Beaudoin .,George Novakovich P.O. Box 55 114251 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95071 !Saratoga, CA 95070. Julie Bellefeuille 14800 Bohlman Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Resident 13204 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Carol Kenning 14800 Bohlman Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Eunice Combellick 13810 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 William T Brooks 20230 Merrick Dr. Saratoga, CA 95070 F--] � ftl O► op- [►ece ►etcde eM. Wn .let O[ Otte tpeee EweetwRe aIVb C► C.­V1, F-MUM, K ht.ete[Carnmwo op- tpe t /cby .. aNeer.e► [.en t cs Chmh at« C N O R t M Z=e..e..r. a eto em eee JUNE 1991 r•99a 1 . , ,t., EXISTING OPEN SPACE #7 F E D • �.,�.'"'f.�a max". ..r. .��" � .- - _ ,. _ N O A i N w. r.r rr.r • use se ww JUNE 1991 it-ow TRAIL SYSTEM #2 W. �0 BJWC . �ee•ore VNM . . O Mt • OYoetehr0 • 0• 0� to , ♦ tin 20' 2 21 q 2 •0 0 Nk >n 30 00 00 2e 0 CITY OF S AR ATOGA t?.leuro � L.rtln• comp n.ue _ r �ylrn of Ylllerlee 0 O N T M a o00 .°° - , Aatwed O RoieolC CoonV TrWe of wft� JUNE 1991 13 SON i -' �- II I e, . CaiepbM • 1J ^`O r; LW Gutolli .1 i , into Sorono M REGIONAL TRAILNETWORKTRAILNETWORK #3 i Js i « I GENERAL PLAN «o�NO sro Ya e[.ia.riae ci.[,..ria [.r•as rsian.a �olrrir. .Yra.a _ - - - -_ rYVmo.orx.ran --.......-'-- -... aWrKla wr � �• rr :•Yw°r• r� :�: r •. Y car:. ic,.rrin C 1 T OF SARATOGA _ $C .Soo: Ono NORTH D 60ONNNNNNN 3. DO! L!OlND JUNE 1987 ° - - - - -- URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY --- CITY LIYI TS ao i' 1 T i ao 1 I. � •1 M 1 1 A E3li NOW Pwk-ev CITY OF S AR ATOGA i&, = --- M O O T M•r r.r •.r. • r .e• r•• JUNE 1991 r•99a GATEWAYS 8 ROADWAYS 4 �rn /. "y , Lr L. 2 re y 4 S J1 / SON 'v 1, i CITY OF SARATOGA "o: t N o .aao aao• ••oo JUN1991 1 "•1200 -��• WUrcwru• aa. �r Illd•�Ilnn `r t tamplren �, raj► r1.. . I" Oatoa i 1 • r .Monte Sarano F I' 1 r• • ;• 1 WATERCOURSES & RIDGELINES #6 Skyll a Park Sanborn Park st-,t.c—p -I L---j El Saran r) sjwc 20 El Sereno )0 2p City U.1t. C I T Y 0 F S A R A T O G A.t ftfar"L. Ops [3 F d County FWh *ph.,. .4 Intl— F] R lip"o Trust mm"421:11 s- Jm* JUNE : lye 9"1 1*-12W tkb- 11-1.* A.. Op" spgi&t villfwt Watw Contp"v RI C..6b.11 rC..pb.11 "onto Sereno SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #7