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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. NO.
MEETING DATE: July 15, 1987
ORIGINATING DEPT: 'ENGINEERING
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SUBJECT: Final Map Approval for SD =86 -009
Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road, Woolworth Construction 3 Lots
Recommended•Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. SD 8:6- 009-.1, attached approving Final Map for
Woolworth Construction and authorize execution for Improvement Agreement.
Rep-oft Summa_ry,:
1. SD 86 -009 is ready for Final Map Approval.
2. All requirements for City and other departments have been met.
.3. All fees have been paid.
Fiscal Impacts:
None.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No.. SD 86 -00 9.
2, Resolution Approving Tentative Map of SD 86- 009.1.
3. Location Map.
Motion and Vote:
Staff reccmmendation 5 -0.
RESOLUTION NO, SD -86 -009
RESOLUTION APPROVING TENTATIVE.MAP OF,
Woolworth Construction Co., APN #503 -19 -47 ,
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Advisory Agency
under the - Subdivision Map Act of the State of California and un-
der the Subdivision Ordinance 'of the City of Saratogal'for tenta-
tive map approval of a lot, site or subdivisions of 3. - .lots,
all as more particularly set forth in File No'. SD`86"009 of this
City, and
WHEREAS, this Advisory Agency hereby finds that the proposed
subdivision, together with the provisions for its.design•and im --
provement, is consistent with the Saratoga General Plan and with
all specific plans relating thereto, and the proposed subdivision
and land use is compatible with the objectives, policies and gen-
eral land use and-programs specif' d in ohh GG neral Plan,•refer-
ence to the Staff Report dated retruary 1 ) 98l
being hereby made for further particulars, and ,
WHEREAS, this body has heretofor received.and considered the
(Categorical Exemption) (Y /�(���,� /�'e���b�'�ftb�lj prepared for
this project.in accord with the currently applicable.provisions
Of CEQA, and
WHEREAS, none of the conditions set forth in Subsections; (a)
through (g) of Government Code Section 66474'exist with respect,
to said subdivision, and tentative approved should 'be granted -in
accord with conditions•as.hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.that the tentative map for the
hereinafter described subdivision; which map'is dated the 14th
day of October , 19 86 and is marked Exhibit in
the herein above referred to file., be and the same s ere y con -•
ditionally approved. The conditions of said approval are as more
particularly set forth on-Exhibit A and i
n ncorporated here-
in,
The above and foregoing resolution was duly 'passed and adopted
by the Planning Commission at a meeting thereof held on the .
11 day of February , 19 87 , at which a quorum
was present, by t e f o owing vote:
AYES: ' ".Callans, Guch, Harris, Pine's, Siegfried, . Tucker, Burger.
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NOES : None
A?JISORTAGENCY
ABSENT:* None By: -
Chairman, Planning o fission
ATTEST:
Sec Alcli ary, Planning Commission
SD -86 -009, 13095 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd.
Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
I. The applicant shall sign the agreement to these conditions within 30
days of the passage of this resolution or said resolution shall be
void.
II. The applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter
14 of the City Code, including without limitation, the submission of�
a Record of Survey or Parcel Map, payment of storm drainage fee and
park and recreation fee as established by Ordinance in effect at the
time of tentative approval, submission of engineered improvement -
plans for any street work and compliance with applicable Health
Department regulations and applicable Flood Control regulations and
requirements- of the Central Fire Department. Reference is hereby
made to said Ordinance for further particulars.
III. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - ENGINEERING DIVISION
1. Pay storm drainage fee in effect at the time of obtaining Final
Map Approval.
2. Submit parcel map to City for checking and recordation.
3. Submit Irrevocable Offer of Dedication to provide for a half -
street • width on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road satisfactory to
Caltrans; but in no case no more. than. 47 feet..
••4. Improve Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road to City Standards including the
following:
a. Designed structural section widened from existing edge of
pavement to provide width between centerline and flowline
as required by Caltrans.
b. Pedestrian walkway (6 ft. A.C.).
C. The applicant shall enter into a Deferred Improvement
Agreement to underground existing overhead utilities.
5. Construct storm drainage system as shown on the Master Drainage
Plan and as directed by-the City Engineer., as needed to convey
storm runoff to street, storm sewer or watercourse, including
the following:
a. Storm sewer trunks with necessary manholes.
b. Storm sewer laterals with necessary manholes.
c. 'Storm drain'inlets, outlets, channels, etc.
6. Construct access road 18 ft. wide plus 1 ft. shoulders using 2-
1/2" asphalt concrete on 6 in. aggregate base from Saratoga-
Sunnyvale Rd. to within 100 ft. of proposed dwellings. Slope of
access road shall not exceed 12 -1/2%.
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SD -86 -009, 13095 Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd.
7. Construct turnaround having 32 ft. radius or approved equal
using 2 -1/2" asphalt concrete on 6" aggregate base to within -100
ft. of the proposed dwellings.. .
8. Construct driveway approaches 16 ft. wide at property line flared
to 24 ft. at street paving.
9. Construct valley gutter across driveway or pipe culvert.
10. Provide adequate sight distance and remove obstructions of view
as required at driveway and access road intersections.
11. Watercourses must be kept free of obstacles which will change,
retard or prevent flow.
12. No-direct access is allowed on Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd. from any
lot.
13. Protective planting required on roadside cuts and fills.
14. Obtain encroachment permit from Caltrans for wort, to be done
within the State right -of -way.
15. Engineered improvement plans required for:
a. Street improvements
b. Storm drain construction
C. Access road construction
16. Pay plan check and inspecticn fees as determined from improvement
plans.
17. Enter into improvement agreement for required improvements to-be
completed within one (1) year of receiving final map approval.
18. Post bond to guarantee completion of the required improvements.
IV.• SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
I. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall submit plans
showing' the location and intended use of any - exi's•ting wells to
the SCVWD for review, certification and registration.
V. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - CUPERTINO SANITATION DISTRICT
I. The applicant shall petition the Cupertino Sanitation District
for annexation of the subject property into the district. •
2. A sanitary connection will be required once the property is
annexed.
SD -86 -009, 1309S Saratoga - Sunnyvale Rd.
VI. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
1. Provide PUE as required by P.G.& E.
VII. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT
1. Install one new fire hydrant at the entrance of the new private
street and pay the required fire hydrant spotting fee to the
Central Fire District.
2. Fire hydrant required in #1 above shall be tested.and. accepted
by the Central Fire District rp for to the issuance of any
building permits on any of the lots.
3. Pay the required fire hydrant spotting fee for one hydrant to
the Central Fire District.
VIII. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - CALTRANS
1. Submit detailed plans to Caltrans for comments.
IX. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. *No tree removal is permitted, except as indicated on the
tentative map, unless in accordance with the City Code.
2. Design Review required.
3. The tennis.court indicated on the tentative map is not approved
as part of this application.
4. Prior to the filing of the Final Map, the applicant shall obtain
a demolition permit to remove the existing structures on site.
The foregoing conditions are hereby accepted.
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. /3
MEETING DATE : July 15, 1.987
ORIGINATING DEPT: Engineering
SUBJECT: Final Acceptance fo Tract 738.2, Ten Acres
Recommended Motion:.
!Grant Final Acceptance for Tract 7382, Ten Acres.
Repoft Summary :
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY MGR.. APPROVAL Wl/C'
The City Council at its regular meeting of November 17,. 1985, accepted
the improvements for construction only and one, year maintenance period for above
project has expired. Thre is no street dedication involved for, this tract, therefore
we recommend to Grant Final. Acceptance for Tract 7382.
Fiscal Impacts:
None.
Attachments:
1. Memorandum.
Motion and Vote:
Staff recommendation 5 -0,.
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
City Council
'City. .Engineer
Final Acceptance for TRACT 7382
Location: TEN ACRES
DATE:. 7 -7 -87
The one (1) year maintenance.period for ONE YEAR has expired and
all deficiences of the improvements have been corrected. Therefore, I recommend
the streets and other public facilities be accepted into the City system.
Since the developer has fulfilled his obligation described in the improvement contract,
I also recommend the improvement securities listed below be released. The following
information is included for your information and use:
1. Developer: CASIMIR SZLENDAK
Address:
2. Date of Construction Acceptance: November-17, 19.85
3. Improvement Security:
Type: SECURITY BOND
Amount: Fifty -Six Thousand
Issuing Co: AETNA CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
Address:
Receipt, Bond or
Certificate No.: Bond No. 005 SB.050006 BCA
4. Miles of Public Street: 0.0
5. Special Remarks: '
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Robeit S. Shook.
City Engineer
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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. /30�
MEETING DATE: July 15, 1987
ORIGINATING DEPT: City Attorney
AGENDA ITEM (n A
CITY MGR. APPROVAL
SUBJECT: Regulation of Radio and Television Antennas
Recommended Motion: Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 15-
80.020 and 15- 80.080 pertaining to radio and television antennas.
Report Summary: On April 15, 1987, the City Council referred the proposed ordinance
back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of the setback regulation
contained therein. The Commission modified this regulation and also made several
other changes to the ordinance, as described in the Memorandum from the City
Attorney submitted herewith.
Fiscal Impacts: None.
Attachments: (a) Memorandum from City Attorney to City Council.
(b) Proposed Ordinance.
(c) Negative declaration.
(d) Minutes of Planning Commission Meetings on June 10, 1987 and
June 24, 1987.
(e) Written communications submitted on behalf of the licensed
amateur radio operators.
7/15: Approved Negative Declaration, introduced ordinance 5 -0.
8/19:' Amended and adopted ordinance 3 -2 (Clevenger, Moyles opposed) .
ATKINSON • FARASYN
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
PAUL B. SMITH 660 WEST DANA STREET
ERIC L. FARASYN P.O. BOX 279
LEONARD J. SIEGAL
HAROLD S. TOPOPPE L MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA 94042
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ROBERT K. BOOTH, JR. (415) 967 -6941
STEVEN G. BAIRD
MEMORANDUM
TO: SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HAL TOPPEL, CITY ATTORNEY
RE: REGULATION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
DATE: June 30, 1987
J. M. ATKINSON, (1892 -1982)
L. M. FARASYN, (1915 -1979)
On April 15, 1987, the City Council conducted a public hearing on a
proposed ordinance regulating radio and television antennas which had been approved
by the Planning Commission. Testimony was presented on behalf of the amateur radio
operators who objected mainly to the requirement that antenna structures cannot be
located closer to any property line than a distance equal to the height of the antenna
plus 5 feet. To the extent this requirement was based upon safety considerations, the
radio operators argued that the regulation was excessive because antennas are able to
withstand high wind pressure and if the antenna collapses at all, it is more likely to
collapse at the mid - section instead of at the base of the antenna.
Because the setback issue had not been raised in the testimony presented
to the Planning Commission, the City Council referred the ordinance back to the
Planning Commission for a recommendation concerning this issue. Although not legally
required, the Commission conducted a further public hearing on the ordinance.
Written and verbal testimony was presented on behalf of the radio operators pertaining
not only to the setback issue, but to other aspects of the ordinance as well. The
Commission then approved a revised ordinance incorporating the following changes:
a. Definitions. The ordinance now makes a distinction between the
antenna and the antenna support structure on which it is mounted. This change in
terminology has necessitated corresponding revisions throughout the ordinance.
b. Limitation on Number. The original draft of the ordinance provided
that only one licensed amateur radio station antenna could be located on each site.
The Planning Commission was willing to allow a second antenna structure on a site
which is one acre or greater in size, if the tradeoff was a reduction in the height of the
antenna below the amount normally permitted. A use permit for the second antenna
structure would be required and the Commission would be obligated to make a finding
that the installation of two antenna support structures having a lower height would
mitigate the visual impact to a greater extent than the installation of a single antenna
support structure.
c. Location Requirements. As requested by the radio operators, the
ordinance now requires a setback equal to one -half of the height of the antenna support
structure (as opposed to a distance equal to the entire height plus 5 feet, as provided
in the earlier draft). The ordinance still prohibits the installation of any antenna
support structure within a required yard, which may have a greater setback than a
distance equal to one -half of the antenna height.
d. Height Restrictions. The earlier draft of the ordinance provided for a
height limitation of 65 feet. The Planning Commission agreed to extend this limit
to 75 feet if the site is one acre or greater in size and the visual impact of the antenna
and its support structure is not aggravated by reason of the increased height. A use
permit for such higher antenna would be required.
With the changes described above, the Planning Commission has
unanimously recommended the option of the ordinance by the City Council.
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ORDINANCE NO. 71.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA AMENDING _ ...
_ SECTIONS 15- 80.020 AND 15- 80.080 OF THE CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 3E -21 AND 3E -22
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
_ -• SECTION 1:: Section 15- 80.020_ in Article 15 -80 of the City Code is amended to .•
read as follows:
."S15- 80.020 ... , Exceptions to height limitations - .•.. _.,. ..... .... ... -• -- - .._..._.__._..
Chimneys, flagpoles, spires and similar appurtenances may be erected to a.
_ height not more than fifteen feet above the height limit prescribed by the
regulations for the district in which the site is located. Utility poles shall not be
-. subject to the height limits prescribed in the district regulations."
-- - SECTION 2: - Section 15- 80.080 in Article 15 -80 of the City code is amended to -
read as follows:. - -- - -
_ "SI5- 80.080.._ Radio and television antennas
(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following words and
phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Paragraph,
unless the context or the provision clearly requires otherwise:
`.� (1) Antenna means any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or
similar devices used for the reception or transmission of
electromagnetic waves which system is� attached to an antenna .
supoort structure or attached to the exterior of any building. The
term includes devices having active elements extending in any
direction, and directional beam -type arrays having elements
carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom which
may be mounted upon and rotated through a vertical mast, tower
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or other antenna support structure
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ripod or other
one or more • -
antennas.
(3) Licensed amateur radio station antenna means an antenna owned
and utilized by a federally licensed amateur radio operator.
Satellite dish antenna means any dish - shaped antenna designed to
receive and /or send satellite signals for the purpose of television or
radio reception, or other telemetry communication, having a
diameter greater than three feet.
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(b) Limitation on number^ Not more than one ground- mounted antenna
support structure for a licensed amateur radio station antenna and not more than
one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted on each site; provided, however, that
upon the granting of a use permit pursuant to Article 15 -55 of this Chapter, a
_second ground- mounted antenna support structure for a licensed amateur radio
station antenna may be allowed where:
(1) The site is one acre or greater in size;
_(2) The height of each antenna support structure does not exceed -
fifty -five feet; and
(3) The Planning Commission finds, in addition to the findings required -
under Section 15- 55.070, that by reason of the size topography,
landscaping or other special characteristics of the site, the , y.,_ •... ,
installation of two antenna su ort structures having a ei t
below the limit prescribed in Subparagraph e 3 of this Section
- will mitigate the visual impact upon adjacent properties an pub is
rights-of-way to a greater extent than the installation oT a single _
antenna support structure.
(c) Building permit required. A building permit shall be required for the
installation or construction of any satellite dish antenna or any ground- mounted
antenna sUPport structure in excess of thirty feet in height. No such permit shall be
issued unless the antenna and the support structure comply- with the regulations set
forth in this Section.' Applications for a building permit shall be made upon such,-`-.
form prescribed by the City and shall be accompanied by the following items:
(1) Type and description of the antenna and its support structure,
including size, shape 'Aheight and color.
(2) Plot plan showing the location of the antenna and its support
structure on the site, including distance from structures, property
lines, street lines, setback lines and exposed utility lines.
(3) Construction drawings showing the proposed method of installation.
(4) Manufacturer's specifications for the antenna support structure and
installation requirements, including footings, guy wires and braces.
(5) Copy of FCC license, if the application is for a licensed amateur
radio station antenna.
(d) Location requirements. Except as otherwise specified herein, antenna
suppaort structures may be roof or ground- mounted, free standing or supported by
guy wires, buildings or other structures. A support structure shall be considered
ground-mounted if its base is mounted directly in the ground, even if the structure is
supported or attached to the all of a building. ' All antennas and support structures
shall be located on a site in compliance with the following standards:
(1) No'" antenna or support structure shall be located within any
required yard, except that guy wires and antenna arrays may
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extend into a required side or rear yard but may not extend over
property lines or street lines.
(2) No antenna support structure shall be located closer to any
property line or street line t an a distance equal to one -half of the - - -
°' height of the antenna support structure.^
(3) No satellite dish antenna shall be roof- mounted.
(4) Ground - mounted antenna support structures shall be located to the
rear of the main structure on the site, unless otherwise approved,., '.,
by the City based upon a finding that the alternative location will
- more effectively reduce the visual impact of the antenna and its _
support structure upon adjacent properties and public rights -of-
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��' (e) ' Height ' restrictions. Antenna height shall mean the overall vertical
length of the antenna support structure and the antenna mounted thereon including
- - any length to which the antenna support structure is capable,of being raised,' as - =~
measured from the peak of the roof with respect to a roof - mounted antenna, or -'-
: - ~. from the natural grade or. finished grade, whichever is lower, with respect to a
ground - mounted antenna. All antennas shall comply with the following height
restrictions:
�._ ... (1) Roof - mounted antennas shall not exceed fifteen feet in height _
above the peak of the roof, except that a single vertical pole or _ ..
=whip antenna which is not supported by guy wires may be erected - - -� -
-_ to a height of thirty feet above the peak of e roof.'—'-
(2) Satellite dish antennas shall not exceed six feet in height plus one
additional* foot in height for each additional three feet of setback
from the yard line or lines adjacent to the antenna, up to a
maximum height of ten feet.
(3) Ground- mounted antennas, other than satellite dish antennas, shall
not exceed thirty feet in height, except that licensed amateur
radio station antennas may be erected to a height of sixty -five
feet.
(4) Upon the granting of a use permit pursuant to Article 15 -55 of this
Chapter, a ground- mounted licensed sm.9tPur ngdin stAtinn Antenna;
located upon a site which is one acre or greater in size. may be -
erected to a height of seventy-five feet if the Planning•
Commission finds, in addition to the findings required under
_ Section 15- 55.070, that by reason of the size, tobographv,
landscaping or other special characteristics of the site, the visual
impact of the antenna and its support structure noon adjacent
properties and public rights-of-way will be no greater than the
visual impact of an antenna which is sixtv-f ive feet in heiL-ht.
(f) Installation requirements. Every antenna and its support structure shall
be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and National
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Electrical Code as adopted by the City, and in accordance with the following
additional requirements:
(1) Thenantenna suoport structure shall be of noncombustible and
corrosive- resistant material.
(2) Satellite dish antennas shall be self- supporting without guy wires.
(3) Whenever it is necessary to install an antenna near exposed utility
lines, or where any property damage would be caused by the falling
of the antenna support structure, a separate guy wire must be
attached to theAantenna or the support structure and secured in a
-- - -- direction away_ from the hazard. Exposed antenna transmission
lines and guy wires- shall be kept at least six feet distant from any
exposed utility lines.
(4) The antenna shall be adequately grounded for protection against a
direct strike of lightning.
(g) Mitigation of visual impact.' Antennas and their support structures,
including guy wires and accessory equipment, shall be located on the site and
screened as much as possible by architectual features, fences or landscaping to
minimize the visual impact of the antenna and its support structure upon. adjacent
properties and public rights -of -way. The materials used in constructing the antenna
- • - and its support structure shall not be unnecessarily bright, shiny or reflective.
Conditions may be imposed upon the issuance of a building or use permit to mitigate
the anticipated visual impact of the proposed antenna installation.. -.:_._ ._._
- : (h) Existing antennas. This Section shall not apply to any satellite- dish, '-
antenna lawfully installed prior to November 1, 1985, or any licensed amateur radio
station antenna lawfully installed prior to May 21, 1986. Such antennas shall be
allowed to remain as originally installed and shall not be considered nonconforming
structures, but any relocation or increase in the size or height thereof shall be
?. subject to the provisions of this Section. Any person claiming an exemption shall
have the burden of proving that the antenna was lawfully installed prior to the
applicable date specified herein.
(i) Variances. The Planning Commission shall have authority to grant a
variance from any of the regulations contained in this Section pursuant to Article
15 -70 of this Chapter. In addition to the findings prescribed in Section 15- 70.060,
the Planning Commission shall also find that the variance is required by reason of
physical obstructions which adversely affect proper reception or transmission by the
antenna."
SECTION 3: Paragraph (b)(8) of Section 15- 95.030 in Article 15 -95 of the City
Code is amended to read as follows:
11(8) Regulations concerning radio and television antennas, as set forth
in Section 15- 80.080."
SECTION 4: This ordinance supersedes Ordinance 3E -21 adopted on
May 21, 1986, entitled "An Urgency Ordinance of The City of Saratoga Imposing A
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Moratorium On The Installation Of Certain Radio Antennas Pending The Adoption
Of New Regulations Pertaining Thereto," as extended by Ordinance 3E -22 adopted
on July 2, 1986, and said Ordinances 3E -21 and 3E -22 are hereby repealed and
declared to have no further force or effect.
SECTION 5: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby declares that it
would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its
passage and adoption:..._
The above and foregoing ordinance was regularly introduced and after the
waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and adopted at a regular _ ..
meeting of the City Council held on the day of , 1987,_ by the
_ ..... �., following vote: __..
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
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Saratoga
DECLARATION THAT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NOT REQUIRED
(Negative Declaration)-
Environmental Quality Act of 1970
File No:AZ087 -002
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, Sections 15063 through
15065 and Section 15070 of the California Administrative Code,;and.Resolu-
tion 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
Amendment to the zoning ordinance regulating radio and television antennas
NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT
City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA.
REASON FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The proposed ordinance is generally more restrictive than the current code.
The additional 10 feet of allowable height for amateur radio antennas is
mitigated by new regulations requiring larger sites for higher antennas. No
adverse effects on the environment will occur as'a result of the new regulations.
Executed at Saratoga, California this day of
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Yuchuek Hsia
Planning Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 6
JUNE 10, 1987
PUBLIC HEARINGS Continued
oellot stated that the second issue was impervious coverage; he felt that Staff had not
con ed this aspect from the practicable or technical point of view. He reviewed the history
of the pro' t for the benefit of the Commission and stated that they had worked with the Staff
from the beg ing of the project. He added that.it was important that advise received from
Staff be authorit a and reliable.
Mr. Bill Heiss, Enginee noted that applicable Zoning Regulations had been changed; at the
time of the original approv of the Parker Ranch, the Ordinance allowed those portions of the
property that were dedicated asements for Santa Clara Valley Water District.to be included
in the calculations. He presence ides of the recorded Map of the Parker Ranch showing the
SCVWD easement and reviewed the 'story of this property. He felt it inappropriate to exclude
the entire easement from the calculation d presented a written statement to this effect.
Mr. Louie Lui, Architect, noted the constrain of the site and reviewed the proposed plans for
the house.
In response to Chairwoman Harris' question, Mr. Poe t stated that building a one -story home
on the slope necessitated a higher ceiling to the rear por of the house; lowering the overall
height of the house would require a flat building pad, whic in turn would demand extensive
grading of the site. Applicants felt it more appropriate to wo with the natural slope of the
land.
BURGER/GUCH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ATQ:45 P.M. Passed 5 -0.
Commissioner Siegfried felt that overall square footage of the house and im rvious coverage
of the site needed to be reduced. • Commissioner Guch agreed and suggested a uction in the
driveway; Commissioner Burger concurred and asked that the height of the struct be further
addressed. Planner Caldwell stated that the three properties to the north of the site in uestion,
which had similar easements, had 24% impervious coverage and were 4700 to 5300 ware
foot homes; these homes were constructed after a change in the Zoning Ordinance.
Consensus reached to Continue this Item to the Study Session on June 16, 1987; Planning
Commission hearing on July 8, 1987.
GUCHITUCKER MOVED TO CONTINUE DR -86 -055 AND V -87 -009 TO JULY 8, 1987.
Passed 5 -0.
11. AZO -86 -002 Ordinance amending City Code Sections 15- 80.020 and 15- 80.080
pertaining to radio and television antennas, reconsideration of ordinance
on referral from City Council.
The City Attorney presented the Memorandum of June 1, 1987, and reviewed the status of this
Ordinance amendment.
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:00 P.M.
Mr. Bill Robinson, Emergency Services Coordinator, reviewed the safety features of the
antenna structures and stated that the setbacks required and height allowed were major issues.
He suggested that the setback requirement be equal to the radius of the antenna which would be
a self limiting factor.
The City Attorney clarified the language used in the proposed Ordinance amendment..
Consideration that the setback required would be half of the antenna structure; Commissioner
Siegfried noted, that the above required setbacks, would not allow placement of the antenna in
the side yard.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING page 7
JUNE 10, 1987
MISCELLANEOUS Continued
BURGER /TUCKER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:19 P.M.
Passed 5 -0.
Consensus reached that the required setback be half the height'of the antenna structure, that the
Use Permit process would be utilized in the R- 1- 40,000 zoning district or greater, antenna to
be 30 ft. without guide wires. The City Attorney to provide the Commission with a revised
Ordinance amendment.
2. Letter from J. Magnuson dated May 13, 1987, for consideration and recommendation.
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Pla ng Director Hsia stated that the Council wished the Commission to consider this
comm cation and make any recommendation back to the Council; Consensus that the
Planning ector communicate the to the Council that the Commission considers the present
Ordinance sNficient.
Written;
1. Minutes of Committee ->(for May 19,1987, - Noted and filed.
2. Conflict of Interest, 3rd ing Commission Information) - Noted and filed.
3. Letter from Susan Nowon to esign Review Ordinance -Noted and filed.
Oral by Commission• Comger report on the Council Meeting of June 3, 1987.
SIEGFRIED/rUCKER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OHE PLANNING
COMMISSION AT 10:35 P.M.
Res ctfull�y sub •
Carol A. Probst - Caughey
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Page 7
JUNE 24, 1987
LIC HEARINGS Continued
BURGER/G OVED APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Passed 5 -0.
BURGER/CLAY MOVED 612.1, DELETIN ONDITION III, 9. AND ADDING
TO V.2., "..PER STAFF APPROV as 0�DR6-87-3STAFF
BURGER/GUCH MOVED' O OV MAKING ADETER- MINATION REGARD HE HEIG AND CHANGING
CONDITION HIBIT B, TO STATE THAT STAFF WILL R DI -'T=0 THE
COMMISSI REGARDING FURTHER ACTION ON THE PARKING REQUIREMENT.
Passed 5 -0
12. AZO -86 -002 Ordinance amending City Code Sections 15- 80.020 and 15- 80.080
pertaining to radio and television antennas, reconsideration of ordinance
on referral from City Council
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The City Attorney reviewed changes made in the Ordinance since the previous hearing.
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:27 P.M. There were no speakers.
BURGER/OUCH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:28 P.M. Passed 5 -0
GUCIV TUCKER MOVED APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Passed 5 -0.
GUCH/TUCKER MOVED APPROVAL OF AZO -86 -002, AS AMENDED. Passed 5 -0.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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1 LLr87 -002 Slavin /Cicero, 14345 Paul Ave., request for lot line adjustment between
two substandard lots in order to construct a new residence on one of the.
lots in the R- 1- 10,000 zoning district.
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Commissio r Burger reported on aland use visit.
Planning Dire r Hsia presented the Report to the Planning Commission of ne 24, 1987.
The Hearing was op ed at 10:33 P.M.
Ms. Cymbent, Westfall E 'neers, stated that the Applicants w ed to remodel the existing
home and build a second hom on the property. She noted t�af lots in the neighborhood were
also substandard in size and that ances had been grant to adjacent property owners. She
suggested the following consideratio temative in regard to the lot line adjustment:
- To diminish the impact of narro ess of one o the lots, a Condition requiring that no
fencing be placed. along the side yard lac on this Application
- Modification of the lot line to allow 87 sq. ft. lot for the existing house, decreasing the
newly formed lot to 6300 sq. ft.
Upon approval of the lot line adjus ent, the Applic would request permits to remodel the
existIn dence, upgrading it approximately 1600 s ft. and constructing a new house of
apprly 1700 sq. ft. e reviewed the diagrams s mitred in response to questions
addr the Commis •'on. The City Attorney noted that c ditioning a lot line adjustment
was ted under to Law.
Ms. ero pplicant, stated that she had resided in this house s'tKce 1975 and she .was
inter grading the Paul Ave. area. Secondly, she had both sentimental and economic
reasequesting a remodel of the existing house and wished to build`tbe second house
for uer sister. She noted the attractiveness and enhancement of the lot d presented a
petited by neighbors.
BURGER/TUCKER MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 10:42 P. M.
Passed 5 -0.
To: Saratoga Planning Commission
8 June, 1987
The following comments, relative to the proposed antenna ordinance, are
provided to address concerns of the city council in a manner,
complementary to the needs of the Amateur Radio community.
Additionally,.I shall provide expert testimony in response to such
additional questions as you may raise. I have served as communications_
advisor to the city for some years and have had considerable antenna
installation experience over the last twenty years.
SAFETY: The issue of safety is properly addressed by requiring that -
antenna supports be installed per manufacturers specifications. This
information should be submitted with the permit request for use by city
in=spectors. (ref. exhibit A).
When installed per specification, these supports are reliable structures
which are not prone to falling. In fact, during the twenty years in
which I have been performing installation work, I have seen only three
support failures. These occurred during extraordinary high gusting
winds, and the supports did not fall, they bent.
LOCATION: Both rear and side yard locations are required to provide
maximum opportunity for minimizing conflict between'the installation and
the dwelling, trees, power lines, and visual consideration.
ROOF MOUNTING: The overall height, AS MEASURED FROM THE GROUND, should
be the same for roof mounted and ground mounted installations. This
permits location on the basis of effectiveness, safety, and visual
impact.
SETBACK: The support structure should be setback a distance equal to or
greater than the turning radius of the antenna. This will assure that
the antenna will never extend past the property line regardless of which
direction it is pointed.
Any further setback requirement is unjustified and would create an undue
hardship in many cases.
DEFINITION: The City is most concerned.with antenna supports. This is
the part that mounts on the ground or roof and rises vertically. An
antenna is the part that sits on top of the support. With these
definitions in mind, a limitation of one principal support per site is
acceptable, while the current warding of one antenna per site is not
acceptable.
LARGE SITE PROVISIONS: Amateurs owning large sites may reasonably wish
to pursue advanced communication practices requiring larger or multiple
support installations. The hardship requirements of a variance should
not apply to a permit request under these conditions. A modification
process, rather than a variance procedure, would be appropriate. This
process would be more stringent than the normal application, and
require, in example, large setbacks.
Respectfully submitted,
W i l l i am K. R i nson, WB60ML
EXHIBIT A
Like houses, antenn- supports are STRUCTURES designed to meet national
building codes. "These supports are meant to be utilized in accordance
,with specifications which are provided by manufacturers.
The attached specimans illustrate samples of such specifications. Oth
such specifications in hand, local inspectors should find no difficulty
verifying proper, therefore safe, antenna and support installation.
1. Page k illustrates that supports are rated to safely support a
specified size antenna. (specified in square foot area, column A applies
to Saratoga area.)
2. Page two illustrates that antenna size data is readilly availlable.
(also easily calculated).
3. Page three illustrates the expense per ten foot section of squiring a
support and therefore the financial interest the Amateur has in
protecting. his installation. (note these prices are not current).
Further, the illustration of the section anchoring the support in the
earth and the amount of concrete required gives evidence how solid these
installations are.
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3-70
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B26
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6-70
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BEAM ANTENNAS -TRI -BAND
TH6DXX
• 20, 15 and 10 meters
• Separate Hy -O traps
assure peak
performance on phone
and CW
• Average gain 83 dB
— front -to -back
ratio 25 dB
• SWR less than 1.51
on all bands
• Boom length 24 ft.
• Longest element
31,1 ft.
• Turnino radius 20 h.
• Sudace Tr ea 8. 9
sq. h.
g t: 57 lbs.
Order No. 389
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ELEMENT V
TH3MK3
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• 20, 15 and 10 meters
• 20, 15 and 10 meters
THUR
• Horizontally polarized
• 20, 15 and 10 meters
— • Spreaders are broken up a
each hand -
strategic electrical points
• Ideal for limited space
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• Requires only 1 feed line
installations
for all three bands
• Handles 600 watts P.E.P.
_
-�- _ .� •Forward gain 8.5 dB gain
maximum
— front - to-back ratio 25 dB
• Rotatable by heavy duty
— —
• Boom length 8 ft.
TV rotator
• Average gain 8 dB— front-
to-back ratio 25 d8
• Longest element 27 ft.
•Longest element 25.5 h.
• Longest
radius 1 2 5
• Turning radius
Su 7 a 11 e area
— —
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• Boom length 12 H.
• Sur ace area 8.4 tt.
• Longest element 24.2 ft.
Order No. 388
• Weight. s.
• urnin radius 14.3 ft.
Order . 244
• Su ace area .
• Weigrm. 21 los.
Order 221
TH3MK3
• 20, 15 and 10 meters
• Hy -O traps separate
and matched for
each hand -
• Up to 8 dB forward
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gain— front -to-
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back ratio 25 dB
• 1.5:1 or lower SWR
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at resonance
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• Boom length 14 ft.
• Longest element 27 ft.
• Turning radius
Su 7 a 11 e area
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5.1 sq.
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Order No. 388
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TH2MK3
• 20, 15 and 10 meters
• Requires minimal space
• Rotatable with standard
TV rotator - -• • Average gain 5.5 dB— front.
- to-back ratio 15-20 dB
• Boom length 6 ft.
• Longest element 27.3 ft.
• Turnin ra .• » Rv _
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• Weight: s.
Order 390
DB1a15A -
• 15 and 10 meters _
•Provides maximum
performance
• Forward gain 8.4 dB—
front - to-back ratio 15 -25 dB
• Boom length 13 ft.
• Longest element 23 ft.
• Turning radius 13.5 ft
area 4.25 s .
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Order No. 330
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UNIVERSALTOWERS SECTIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Universal Aluminum Tower Sections are 10 feet in length and -are an equilateral triangular welded truss. They are
designated as 11 ", 14 ", 18 ", 22" and 26 ".. -
>_t� <70000
TOP SECTIO
TYPICAL ASSEMBLY
TAPER SECTION
STRAIGHT SECTION
STRAIGHT SECTION
Wt.13 #.. 11 "Top - •58.78 Vt.13 #..
14" Taper
Taper
*58
a 78
Wt.12 #..
Wt.13 #..
11 "Str.--
14 "Str.
$58.78
- $58.78
v!t.14 #.. 14"Top — $74.12 Wt•29 #..
18 "Taper
— $117.59
Wt.29 #..
18 "Str.
— $117.59
Wt.31 #.. 18 "Top - $134.40 wt-34#..
22 "Taper
- $174.94
Wt-34#..
22 "Str.
- $174.94
Wt.47 #..
26 "Taper
- $235.22
Wt.47 #..
26 "Str.
- $235.22
Too sections carry a standard 1 n 16" 1'D collar with set screws Larger
collars are available at no extra charge J they
are required
V BASES
N B -14 approximately '/2 cu. yd. concrete
B -18 1 -'/: cu. yd. concrete — (Hole 3' x 3' x 4' deep)
B-22 2 cu. yd. concrete —Hole (4' x 4' x 4' deep)
B -26 4 cu. yd. concrete — Hole (4 -1h' x 4 -' /z' x 5' deep)
The B -18 , B -22 and B -26 should be bolted to the bottom tower section of
your particular configuration. This will insure correct equilateral spread of the
" base. While concrete is setting up, base can be leveled by using a carpenters level
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on the upright of the section used to keep the base spread. Concrete should be
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allowed set up for 3 to 4 days before erecting remainder of tower.
NOTE: All bases should be put in amount of concrete recommended.
CAUTION DO NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY
Aluminum Tower sections should NEVER be placed directly in concrete!! Corrosive effects of cement will DESTROY
aluminum tower sections. Use only Universal Bases as shown. Tower sections also require drainage to minimize the
possibility of freezing and splitting. Universal bases allow the tower to drain properly and obviate the possibility of damage.
Use of an Universal Tower without the proper base VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES. 103
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1.0 Check the instructions for your
particular base to dig proper size
hole. Place each ten -foot tower
section end to end in correct order
Of assembly; ,start by putting the 1
bottom section at which place the.
tower will stand. Ike sure enough
clearance exists so that the tower
can later be walked up to its -
upright position without overhead `
interference. 1 '�
2.) Bolt the bottom 10 feet of tower
to the base and place it in the hole.
Be sure tilt direction is common for
all base legs and positioned proper-
ly as concrete is poured.
3.) Getting bottom section plumb is
very important. While concrete is
setting up, base can be levelled by
using a carpenters level on the up-
right of the section used to keep
the base spread.
4.) Allow 3 to 4 days for concrete to
se t up.
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5.) Remove one bolt from each front ° o
leg and three bolts from rear leg
as shown. Tilt bottom 10 ft. sec o
tion to ground and connect remain-
ing
tower sections into the final
assembly. Attach all wiring and
fit antenna to tower.
6.) Walk up tower to its upright posi-
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May 26, 1987 L
Saratoga Planning Commission
13777 Fruitdale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
R /E: AZO -86 -002 Ordinance amending City_ Code 15- 80.020 and
15- 80.080 pertaining to radio and television antennas
I am one of the 75 FCC licensed ham radio operators in Saratoga, having been
licensed 33 Years, and would .like to offer my suggestions for timely enaction of
changes to the antenna regulations.
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Allow ground mounted antennas for amateur radio to a height of sixty -five
feet.
The minimum acceptable height for effective operation is 65 feet. Through my
own experimentation, I. have determined that my antenna is most effective at
73 feet, and below 65 feet becomes less effective for successful two -way
communication. This is because the frequencies (assigned by the FCC) that ham
operators most frequently need to use require antennas of this height.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
DELETE the requirement for location at least height plus five feet from any
property line.
You should rely on the plan submitted to the planning commission by each ham
operator, who will take into account the visual impact considerations of
his /her antenna plan (which may have the best location at or near property
lines).
When installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions, antennas rarely
present risk to adjoining properties. I lived in Oklahoma City (known as
Tornado Alley) for 19 years, and had a 73 foot antenna that was 20 feet from
my neighbor's house. We were subject to violent weather every year, and only
once did I have any antenna and property damage. My homeowner insurance
(standard coverage) paid for $75 damage to the neighbors gutter, $150 damage
to my roof shingles, and $500 damage to my antenna. Winds were clocked at
100 -125 mph during that storm. I now have an antenna that can be lowered -
during violent storms, to avoid even the once in 20 years risk again.
A year has passed since the moratorium on antennas over 30 feet. I urge the
Planning Commission and Council to conclude the ordinance changes at their June
1987 meetings.
L. G. Cameron
19460 Roble Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
741 -1395
cc: City Attorney
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