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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1979-Land Development CommitteeLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES TIME: October 4, 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. Shook and Commissioner Laden Staff Members: M. Flores, D. Trinidad and D. Wimberly B. Minutes It was moved and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes of September 20, 1979 and approve them as distributed. The motion was carried unanimously. II. BUILDING SITES /SUBDIVISIONS A. SDR -1437 - Northwest Projects Corp., Cox Avenue, Tentative Building Site Approval - 1 Lot (Commercial) Staff indicated that the project involved the expansion and remodel- ing of the existing Quito Shopping Center, and the item was dis- cussed at the Committee -of- the - Whole of the Planning Commission on October 2, 1979. The Committee discussed the following items: 1) Necessity of a sidewalk along the Cox Avenue frontage of the site. 2) Loss of parking spaces due to sidewalk construction and additional landscaping. 3) Alternate sidewalk route through the center and possible safety hazards. 4) Redesign of parking spaces, perhaps allowing loo compact car parking. The Committee also wanted Staff to determine if the owners of the shopping center will have an agreement with the owners of the bank (on a separate parcel) to share parking. Commissioner Laden indicated that she wanted comments from the Department of Public Works regarding sidewalk construction, parking, etc. by the Planning Commission meeting of October 10, 1979. B. SDR -1438 - Angelina Arata, Maude Avenue, Tentative Building Site Approval - 3 lots Staff stated that the applicant requests approval of three lots off of Maude Avenue in the R -1- 40,000 District. It was indicated that the Staff Report recommends that the application be denied since it is inconsistent with the General Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance. They explained that the inconsistency arises from the fact that, if the subdivision were approved, more than 15 lots would take access from a deadend street, which is contrary to City policy. It was indicated that the site does not have the ability to provide a secondary access. The Arata brothers were present for the discussion. Mr. Arata indicated that there were already two houses on the site. Dis- cussion followed on the fact that 19 lots could be taking access from Maude Avenue if the subdivision were approved. The Committee indicated that it did not have the authority to grant an exception to the policy; the Planning Commission would have the authority to consider such an exception. Staff indicated that the matter could be placed under the Miscellaneous section of an upcoming Planning Land Development Committee Meeting Minutes - 10/4/79 SDR -1438 (cont.) Page 2 Commission agenda. Discussion between Staff members and Mr. Arata clarified the issues of street improvements requirements and removal of existing accessory structures that would encroach into required setback areas. It was determined that the Fire District conditions of approval should be contained in the Staff Report. These conditions should address driveway and turnaround requirements. Mr. Arata indicated he was considering appealing the sewer hookup condition. He was directed to discuss funding for sewer hookup with the Sanitation District. It was then explained to Mr. Arata that the conditions of the Tentative Map Approval had to be com- plied with prior to Final Map Approval when the subdivision could be recorded. Further, the applicant has 18 months plus the possi- bility of a one -year extension to accomplish these conditions. Mr. Shook stated that the issues of the Fire District conditions and site access have to be resolved prior to Tentative Approval. It was indicated that the condition for sewer hookup could be appealed to the City Council. The Committee stated that the ques- tion of access could possibly be cleared up at a Planning Commis- sion meeting and indicated that the Commission should treat this situation similarly to what was done for the Renn property on Marion Avenue. Staff commented that the item could be put on the Planning Commission meeting of October 24, 1979 and that Mr. Arata would be informed of the meeting. It was directed that this item be continued until after the access problem has been resolved. III. MISCELLANEOUS A. SDR -1406 - Ronald J. Haas, Camino Barco, Modification of Site Development Plan Staff reported that a split level pad,as requested, is not shown on the plans. Mr. Haas was present for this discussion, which involved the drainage swale, the bridge across it, the topography and flooding. It was explained to Mr. Haas that if he intended to construct a pool on the site it should be shown on the modified site plan. Mr. Haas was requested by the Committee to submit revised plans of the pad elevations and pool location. It was directed that this item be continued to October 18, 1979. B. SDR -1352 - Lillian Rodoni, Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road, Request for a One -Year Extension - 2 Lots Staff recommended approval of the one -year extension subject to the addition of Condition IV -C: "All existing structures to be removed or made to conform to code." It was moved and seconded to approve the one -year extension for SDR -1352, subject to the Staff Report dated March 29, 1978 as amended. The motion was carried unanimously. IV. COMMUNICATIONS A. Mr. and Mrs. David Mariani, 15221 Piedmont Road, Modification to Site Development Plan Staff indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Mariani intended to construct a three -story addition on a site with an average slope greater than 100. They added that the structure would conform to the height limits set by the ordinance. The applicant's representatives explained the grading plan proposed for the addition. The Director of Inspection Services commented that detailed grading plans would be required prior to issuance of building permits. It was moved and seconded to approve the modification to the Site Development Plan as proposed in Exhibit "B" dated September 20, 1979. The motion was carried unanimously. - 2 - Land Development Committee Meeting Minutes - 10/4/79 Page 3 B. SDR -1303 - John and Lindz Chata (Semas), 4th Street, Modification to Condition II -B of Site Approval It was reported by Staff that Condition II -B refers to the Public Works condition for a sidewalk along the 4th Street frontage of the property. They explained that this condition conflicts with the tree preservation conditions which require that no permanent materials be placed within 9 ft. of the largest oak tree and 6 ft. from the smallest oak tree. It was the consensus of the Committee that a sidewalk is necessary for the area. Discussion followed on types of sidewalks to be utilized such as wooden sidewalks and cantilevered concrete walkways. The Department of Public Works indicated they would give direction to the applicant as to appropriate sidewalk design. C. SDR -1381- Charles Johnston, Brookwood Lane, Expiration of Action Time of One -Year plus 90 days Staff reported that some action must be taken on this application, since the 90 -day extension was about to expire. Since no new map was submitted which conforms to the General Plan and Sub- division Ordinance of the City, Staff recommended that this appli- cation be denied. Staff also indicated that it was unable to reach the applicants regarding this action. The Land Development Committee reviewed the existing file map, and it was moved and seconded to deny this application for Tentative Building Site Approval for 4 lots. The motion was carried unanimously. V. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. Ka 'thy Ker u , Secretary KK /MF:cd