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SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2017
7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Tina Walia, Vice Chair Wendy Chang, Commissioners, Sunil Ahuja,
Kookie Fitzsimmons, Joyce Hlava, Len Almalech, Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Erwin Ordoñez, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
Chris Riordan, Sr. Planner
Sandy Baily, Project Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 24, 2017.
FITZSIMMONS/ALMALECH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 24, 2017. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: WALIA, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: HLAVA, AHUJA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three
(3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. This law generally prohibits the Planning
Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission
may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications.
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
If you wish to appeal any decision on this Agenda, you may file an Appeal Application with the
City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision.
1. NEW BUSINESS
1.1. Proposed Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for FY 2017/2018.
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached Resolution #17-014 finding the
proposed CIP projects conform to the general plan.
HLAVA/ALMALECH MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 17-014 FINDING THE
PROPOSED CIP PROJECTS CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: WALIA, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, ALMALECH, HLAVA,
AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of ten (10) minutes maximum for
opening statements. All interested persons may appear and be heard during this meeting
regarding the items on this agenda. If items on this agenda are challenged in court,
members of the public may be limited to raising only issues raised at the Public Hearing or
in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the close of
the Public Hearing. Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3)
minutes. Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of five (5) minutes maximum
for closing statements.
2.1 Application PDR16-0027 & ARB17-0005; 20600 Leonard Road (503-190-083);
Dan Li & Chaohuang Zeng – The project applicant is requesting Design Review
approval to construct a new single-family home greater than 18 feet in height. The net
lot size area is 34,680 square feet and is zoned R -1-12,500. Staff Contact: Christopher
Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 17-007 approving the project subject to conditions of approval
as included in Attachment 1.
ALMALECH/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The attached accessory dwelling unit shall be reduced in height 12 inches from
its proposed height of 18 feet.
The bedroom and bath area of the accessory dwelling unit shall be moved toward
the southern property line by no less than a distance of 8’-0.
Trees are to be planted along the eastern and southern property lines to screen
views of the structure from adjacent neighbors. The project applicant shall
coordinate with the City Arborist on the correct species of trees to be planted to
adequately provide visual screening.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, ALMALECH, HLAVA, MOHIUDDIN. NOES:
WALIA, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2 Application PDR15-0022 & ARB16-0049; Paramount Court (Lot 4) (APN 503-82-
006); Paramount Venture LLC – A new two-story house with a two car garage at
Paramount Court (Lot 4). The height of the house will not exceed 26 feet. No protected
trees on the site will be removed. Planning Commission review is required for a new
two story house. Staff Contact: Sandy Baily (408) 868-1225 or sbaily@saratoga.ca.us.
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Recommended Action:
If the Planning Commission finds that their directions have been met, the Commission
should adopt Resolution No. 17-016 approving the project subject to recommended
conditions of approval.
AHUJA/HLAVA MOVED TO APPROVE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL:
The maximum plate height on the second floor shall be nine feet.
Clerestory windows shall be used on the second story south side elevation for bedroom
and bathroom #2 and the two hall windows.
Developer shall work with the City Arborist for plant screening along the rear
property line.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, HLAVA, CHANG, WALIA, FITZSIMMONS,
MOHIUDDIN. NOES: ALMALECH. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.3 Application PDR17-0003/ARB17-0007; 13090 Paramount Court (503-82-029);
Lands of Chang – The applicant is requesting approval of a new single story
residence greater than 18’ in height (maximum height of 22’) and exceeds 6,000
square feet in floor area. Six (6) protected trees are proposed to be removed. Staff
contact: Nicole Johnson (408) 868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 17-015 approving the project subject to conditions of approval
as included in Attachment 1.
FITZSIMMONS/CHANG MOVED TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: FITZSIMMONS, CHANG, WALIA,
AHUJA, HLAVA, ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
DIRECTOR ITEMS: None.
COMMISSION ITEMS. None.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:20 PM
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Office Specialist III
City of Saratoga