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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-1981-Land Development CommitteeLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: Thursday, February 5, 1981 - 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call Committee Members: Staff Members: B. Minutes R. S. Shook and R. S. Robinson, Jr., and Commissioner Laden (arrived at 10:10 a.m.) K. Kerdus and D. Trinidad It was moved and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes of January 15, 1981 and approve as distributed. The motion was carried unanimously. II. SINGLE SITE APPROVAL A. SDR -1481 - Wesley and Barbara Behel, Peach Hill, Tentative Build - in,c� Site Approval - 1 Lot The applicant's engineer, Richard Lane, was present for this discussion. The Staff explained that the applicant was requesting Building Site Approval for a lot of record on Peach Hill Road. Significant acacia, eucalyptus and oak trees exist on the site, several of which are proposed for removal with the construction of the driveway and the residence. The major concern with the develop- ment of the site is the lack of the required amount of water for fire protection, with only a water flow of 749 gpm, according to San Jose Water Works. The site had been conditioned in the Staff Report for the required 1,000 gpm for two hours. Achieving this condition may require substantial monies be spent for improvements to the water system. Addditionally, Staff noted that the flat pad shown on the preliminary maps around the proposed residence had been removed on the tentative map. Mr. Robinson questioned the need for a circular driveway, with the applicant's engineer responding that, while it was not necessary, such driveways were common in the area. It was then noted that the site was conditioned for design review, and thus the driveway could be considered at that time. The applicant's engineer expressed a desire to protest the 1,000 gpm for two hours condition, as well as the conditions for road improvements. It was then explained that such an appeal would have to be taken up with the City Council. The LDC reviewed the drainage for the driveway and the street improvements. Staff stated that all recent site approvals on Peach Hill., of which there have not been a significant number, have been conditioned to do similar street improvements. They involve widening with a V ditch for the drainage with no formal curbing. Mr. Robinson requested that the Staff Report be amended to state under Comments, A. "Tree removal prohibited unless in accord with applicable City ordinances. No trees are to be removed until Final Building Site Approval is obtained." Additionally, the Planning Department condition was to be modified to read: "Design Review Approval required on project prior to issuance of permits. Driveway to be reviewed and approved at that time." - 1 - Land Development Commi a Meeting Minutes - 2/5/81 SDR -1481 (cone.) Page 2 It was moved and seconded to approve the Negative Declaration for SDR -1481. The motion was carried unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to grant approval to SDR -1481, per the amended Staff Report. Mr. Shook stated to the applicant's engineer that if he wished to appeal of these conditions, he needed to do so within 15 days with the City Clerk's office. III. MISCELLANEOUS A. SDR -1480 - P & S Construction, Reconsideration of Tentative Building Site Approval, Pierce Road - 2 Lots, Continued from 1/15/81 Mr. Michael Pestana was that it be noted in the to the next meeting for that Mrs. Volk had also was directed that this 19, 1981. present for this discussion. He asked records that he was asking for the extension this site reconsideration. Staff stated called,requesting such an extension. It item be continued to the meeting on February B. SDR -1352 - Lillian Rodoni, Gerald Zapelli Court, Tentative Build- ing Site Approval - 2 Lots, Request for a Second One - Year Extension Commissioner Laden questioned whether the cleaning of the yard could be tied to this extension. Mr. Shook stated that recent court cases did not allow them to be so tied. It was also noted that advisory agencies are not allowed to add conditions at the time of an extension. However, it could be brought before the Planning Commission to be set for a public hearing, in order to revoke the use permit. The LDC then noted that the time for request for an extension had expired, but was concerned about acting on this item at the meeting because of the condemnation agreement on Gerald. Zapelli Court. Staff was directed to check with 1�aber Johnston to see if the settlement did affect the site approval expiration before any action be taken. It was directed that this item be continued to the meeting on February 19, 1981. C. SDR -1426 - Parnas Corp., Pierce Road, Tentative Building Site Approval, 4 Lots, Request for a One -Year Extension The LDC reviewed the request for an extension with Mr. Borello present. It was moved and seconded to approve the one -year exten sion for SDR -1426. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Kat' y K ,r s Secreta ,iy KK:cd