HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-1979-Land Development CommitteeLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TIME: September 20, 1979 - Thursday - 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION
A. Roll Call
Committee Members: R. S. Robinson, R. S. Shook and Commissioner
Zambetti
Staff Members: K. Kerdus, D. Trinidad and D. Wimberly
B. Minutes
It was moved and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes
of September 6, 1979 and approve them as distributed. The
motion was carried, with Commissioner Zambetti abstaining,
since he was not present at the meeting.
II. SINGLE SITE APPROVAL PER ORDINANCE NO. 60.05
A. SDR -1436 - George Oldham, Oak Street, Tentative Building Site
Approval, 1 Lot
Mr. Oldham and his architect were present for the discussion.
Staff stated that the major problems associated with this single
lot related to drainage and the improvements to be required at
this time (including undergrounding of utilities). The Land
Development Committee discussed at length the drainage on this
side of Oak Street and determined that the conditions under the
Departments of Public Works and Inspection Services were adequate
(including the potential for studies and having plans submitted).
They then discussed increasing the Staff recommended improvements
and having them deferred. The Staff Report was modified to
read:
"Improve Oak Street to City standards, including the following:
Designed structural section 20 ft. between centerline
and flowline." (to be deferred)
" Undergrounding existing overhead utilities."
" Obtain encroachment permit from Department of Public Works
for driveway approaches or pipe crossings of street."
"Enter into Deferred Improvement Agreement for the required
improvements marked D.I.A."
The Committee then marked the improvements to Oak Street to be
deferred (but did not include the storm drainage in the Deferred
Agreement). Additionally, the engineered improvement plans for
street improvements was deferred. Mr. Zambetti expressed concern
that the utilities would be undergrounded at some time. Also,
the walkway, whose improvements were to be deferred, would be
handled as necessary if any damage occurred at the time of building
plans. Mr. Robinson moved that the Land Development Committee
approve SDR -1436 as amended per the Staff Report dated August 24,
1979 and Exhibit "B ". Mr. Zambetti seconded the motion, which was
carried unanimously.
B. SDR -1440 -Ray Anderegg, Bonnie Brae Lane, Tentative Building Site
ADDroval - 1 Lot
Mr. Anderegg was present for the discussion. Staff reported that
this approval involved a site in the R -1- 40,000 district at the
end of Bonnie Brae Lane. The site presently contained one resi-
dence which might be historical. However, the site was not divis-
ible into two lots. Therefore, if a new residence was constructed
as proposed by Mr. Anderegg, the kitchen facilities were conditioned
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SDR -1440 (cont.)
to be removed prior to issuance of building permits in the
existing house. The LDC discussed the historical nature of
the house and the timing for removal of the kitchen facilities.
Mr. Anderegg indicated that he intended to build a large resi-
dence on the site, as well as a tennis court and swimming pool.
A condition was added to the Staff Report, stating that "Site
development plan (showing residence and any planned accessories
or pools) is to be submitted to the Planning Department prior
to issuance of building permit." It was moved and seconded to
approve the Staff Report dated September 14, 1979 as amended,
in the matter of SDR -1440. The motion was carried unanimously.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
A. SDR -1406 - Ronald J. Haas, Camino Barco, Modification of Site
Development Plan
Mr. Haas was present for this discussion. He submitted new con-
ceptual plans for the Committee to review. The Committee
expressed concern over the potential removal of trees and the
possible flooding problem as stated by Colonel Barco. Addi-
tionally, it was requested that the pad elevations be stepped
to fit the property, and that the driveway be placed on the
subject site only. The LDC then directed that the item be con-
tinued for two weeks, and that new plans be submitted prior to
the next meeting of October 4, 1979.
B. SDR -1248 - Fred Irany, Vista Regina, Modification of Site
Development Plan
Mr. and Mrs. Irany were present for this discussion. The Iranys
explained that their plans had been reviewed in the Inspection
Services Department to place a pool on the lot, and that they had
understood the Committee was their next step. The LDC decided
to review the site for placement of a pool. Mr. Wimberly explained
that the pool was being put on a hillside lot where it would not
disrupt any trees or the view of any of the neighbors. The
grading for the pool had been minimized through the Inspection
Services Department review. It was moved and seconded to approve
Exhibit "E" for SDR -1248 for a modification to the site development
plan. The motion was carried unanimously.
C. SDR -1420 - Warren Heid (Carroll), Big Basin Way, Tentative
Building Site Approval - 1 Lot (Commercial)
Staff presented the report for the subject site which was to
go to the Commission at their next meeting. The LDC reviewed
the conditions and expressed concern over the fate of Parking
District #3. It was felt that certain sites were receiving the
parking district benefits prior to inception and agreement on
the parking district, which might be unfair to the smaller pro-
perty owners in the middle of the block. Mr. Robinson stated
that he would tell the Commission of the LDC's concern.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Katlyy Ker s, Secretary
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