HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1979-Land Development CommitteeLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TIME: August 2, 1979 - Thursday - 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. Roll Call
Committee Members Present:
Staff Members Present:
B. Minutes
R. S. Shook, R. S. Robinson and
Commissioner Zambetti
K. Kerdus, D. Trinidad and D. Wimberly
The minutes of the July 26, 1979 meeting will be available for
approval at the next meeting.
I-I. SINGLE SITE APPROVAL PER ORDINANCE NO. 60.05
A. SDR -1434 - Charles Laughlin, 13837 Saratoga Avenue, Tentative Building
Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant was not present for the discussion. Staff reported that
a letter from the Sanitation District had only been received as of
this date, and that, therefore, all the conditioning of the lot was
not complete. It was directed that this item be continued to the
meeting of August 16, 1979.
III. BUILDING SITES /SUBDIVISIONS
A. SDR -1353 - Richard Ohren, Bank Mill Road, Tentative Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot
Mr. and Mrs. Ohren and Nino Gallo were present for this discussion.
The LDC reviewed the site map and the geological concerns expressed
by Bill Cotton, the City Geologist. The applicants indicated they
were aware of difference of opinion of their geologist versus the City
Geologist. The 40% slope limitation was also discussed. Staff inform-
ed the LDC that they have the right to make an exception to the
requirement, and that the site geology prevented placing the house
on the area with less than 40% slope. It was moved and seconded to
approve SDR -1353, per the Staff Report dated July 30, 1979 and Exhibit
"A -1" filed March 29, 1979. The motion was carried unanimously.
B. SDR -1425 - Saratoga C.A. 'Stake of L.D.S., Camino Barco, Tentative
Building Site Approval - 1 Lot
The applicant was not present for this discussion. Staff reported
that the map was incomplete and that this had been explained to the
applicant's representative, Walter Muir. Further, Mr. Muir had
submitted a letter of extension. It was directed that this item
be continued until a complete map was submitted and reviewed.
C. SDR -1426 - Parnas Corporation, Pierce Road, Tentative Building Site
Approval - 3 lots
Staff reported that a new map
HCRD Ordinance. A letter of
applicant's engineer, and it
to August 16, 1979.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
was being submitted to conform to the
continuance has been submitted by the
was directed that this item be continued
A. SDR -1290 - Hulse ( Irany), Mt. Eden Road, Tentative Building Site
Approval 2 Lots Request for a second one -year extension
Mr. Irany was present for the discussion. Staff reported that the
applicant was requesting a second one -year extension, and that they
were recommending denial since it had not been the City's policy to
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grant second extensions, although it was possible for sites of
1 -4 lots. Mr. Irany stated that he was making the application to
1) avoid wasting his and the City's time and 2) to be able to
develop the site in conjunction with the adjacent site, which he
now owns. Staff stated that at least one Public Works condition
would need to be added if the LDC approved the extension. It was
moved and seconded to deny the second one -year extension per the
Committee's normal policy and advised Mr. Irany that he had a
15 -day appeal period. The motion was carried unanimously.
B. SDR -1392 - Wright & Co., Big Basin Way, Tentative Building Site
Approval - 2 lots - Reconsideration of Condition VIII -D
Sheldon Ramsey of Wright and Company was present for this discussion.
Mr. Shook indicated that he had discussed the request with the City
Attorney and that Mr. Johnston had indicated that, by waiving the
condition, the City would not be compromising its ability to create
Parking Assessment District #4. It was moved and seconded to delete
the second sentence from Condition VIII -D of SDR -1392; therefore, it
will read as follows: "Parking is to be provided at the ratio of cne
parking space per 380 square feet of gross floor area within Parking
Assessment District No. 4. No Occupancy Permit shall be issued
until the required number of parking spaces is complete." The motion
was carried unanimously.
C. SDR -1428 - Michael Pestana, Farwell Avenue, Tentative Building Site
Approval - 1 Lot - Reconsideration of Conditions
Mr. Pestana was present for the discussion. Mr. Pestana indicated
that he had been unable to persuade the adjoining neighbor to improve
the frontage concurrently with this building site approval. Thus,
there would only be spot improvements which he felt would not be
visually pleasing. He was not concerned about the cost (approxi-
mately $4500). It was moved and seconded to defer the improvements.
The motion was carried, with Bob Shook dissenting since he felt that
deferred improvements would result essentially in eliminating the
improvements.
D. SDR -1430 - H. Bellicitti, Chester Avenue, Tentative Building Site
Approval - 1 lot - Reconsideration of Conditions
Mr. Bellicitti was present for this discussion. He indicated that
he was willing to do the grading of the street required for safety
and to dedicate the right -of -way, but that the improvements costs may
preclude the development. The LDC explained to Mr. Bellicitti that
whatever was required to develop his lot was his responsibility and
not the City's. It was moved and seconded to let the conditions
stand. The motion was carried unanimously. It was explained to Mr.
Bellicitti that he could write a letter to the Council requesting
reconsideration within 15 days, and that this would be considered
similar to an appeal.
V. COMMUNICATIONS - None
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried
unanimously.
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