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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-1980-Land Development CommitteeLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES TIME: November 20, 1980 - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Crisp Conference Room, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting I. ROUTINE ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call Committee Members Present: R. S. Shook, R. S. Robinson, and Commissioner Laden Staff Members Present: K. Kerdus, D. Trinidad, and R. Harison B. Minutes It was moved and seconded to waive the reading of the minutes of November 6, 1980 and approve as distributed. The motion was carried, with Commissioner Laden abstaining since she was not present at the meeting. II. MISCELLANEOUS A. Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran, 14437 Sobey Road, Modification to a Site Development Plan for a Swimming Pool The Committee reviewed the revised plan showing two proposed retaining walls. It was moved and seconded to approve the modification, per Exhibit "G" dated October 28, 1980. The motion was carried unanimously. B. Mr. and Mrs. Reid, Via Colina, Modification to a Site Develop- ment Plan for a Swimmimz Pool Mr. Paul McMullen, the landscape architect, was present for the discussion. The Land Development Committee reviewed the plans as proposed and questioned the septic tank and existing trench on the site. Mr. McMullen explained that a trench had been dug for the Health Department in order to receive their approval of the pool. It was then moved and seconded to approve the modi- fication per Exhibit "F" dated November 13, 1980. The motion was carried unanimously. C. Clyde V. Martins, Sobey Road, Modification to a Site Development Plan for a Residence Mr. Martins and his architect, Mr. Ray Cobb, were present for the discussion. Staff explained that the site had received Building Site Approval a number of years ago, and that that approval was still valid. However, with this proposal, which would remove the existing residence and replace it with a new one, a modification to the Site Development Plan was required. Rich Harison of Inspection Services stated that he did not feel it conformed to the concepts of the Grading Ordinance, since it involved flat padding for a two -story house. Additionally, the grading proposed was at a 2:1 slope, which was the maximum allowed by the Grading Ordinance. He understood the Grading Ordinance to prohibit unnecessary grading. Mr. Robinson expressed concern over the size of the proposed house and the fact that it would be a two -story at the top of a hill. He also wished to see the grading slope at 3:1. Mr. Cobb then described the proposed structure as a two -story only on one side, with an attic concept. He did state that the garage portion could be dropped; however, they would like to balance the cut and fill. Mr. Martins said that the fill could be reduced by 2 ft. under- neath the garage and contoured to meet Sobey Road at a 3:1 grade. He pointed out that he would need a parking area around the proposed house, which required some of the grading proposed. - 1 - LD)rMinutes Page 2 Meeting 11/20/80 Clyde V. Martins (cont.) Mr. Robinson questioned why they couldn't use the existing pad for a ranch style home, as presently exists, minimizing grading and the impact on adjacent residences. Mr. Cobb then questioned whether the Committee was looking at the proposed roof or at the massiveness of the house for an impact on the neighbors. When questioned about the size of the house, Mr. Martins stated that it would be approximately 5,000 sq. ft., excluding the garage. Commissioner Laden asked whether the floor plan could be revised to step it down. She indicated that she was reflecting the con- cerns of the City Council and the citizens of Saratoga in asking for such contoured grading. Mr. Shook expressed dislike for three driveway approaches onto Sobey Road, feeling that their proximity was a bit unreasonable. He would encourage use of the existing driveway. Commissioner Laden explained to the applicant that the Committee was asking for a design having less impact and less fill, as well as a revision of the driveways. Mr. Robinson asked that the next time this item appears on the agenda, that elevations be brought, as well as proposals for any pools. Mr. Martins indicated that he would bring new plans in by December 11, 1980 for the December 18, 1980 meeting. It was directed that this item be continued to that date. D. SDR -1419 - Bob Card (Quarnstrom), Carniel Avenue, Tentative Building Site Approval - 1 Lot, Request for a One -Year Extension The Committee reviewed the former approval and it was moved and seconded to approve the one;year extension for SDR -1419. The motion was carried unanimously. III. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. (XU44, )�� / Kat Ker us Secretar KK:cd