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SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2016
7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Sunil Ahuja, Wendy Chang, Tina Walia, Kookie
Fitzsimmons, Vice Chair Dede, Chair Leonard Almalech
ABSENT: Commissioner Joyce Hlava (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Erwin Ordoñez, Community Development Director
Liz Ruess, Planner
Kate Bear, City Arborist
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of February 10, 2016.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2016. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: AHUJA, CHANG, WALIA, FITZSIMMONS, SMULLEN, ALMALECH. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: HLAVA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
Planning Commission Chair Almalech reported on appeal rights.
1. NEW BUSINESS
None
Saratoga Planning Commission Minutes – Page 2 of 2
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. FER16-0001; 15888 Cuvilly Way (517-13-029); Blanchard/Korobitsyna
The applicant is requesting approval to construct a 6-foot tall wood fence within the rear
setback area. The fence would be located on the rear property line, which runs along
Norton Road. No trees are proposed for removal. Staff Contact: Liz Ruess (408) 868-
1230.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 16-008 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
FITZSIMMONS/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTINUANCE OF THIS
ITEM TO A FUTURE DATE. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, CHANG,
WALIA, FITZSIMMONS, SMULLEN, ALMALECH. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
HLAVA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2. PDR15-0013; ARB15-0029 21441 Arrowhead Lane (366-06-014); Mittal/Krishnan
The applicant is requesting approval to demolish an existing residence and construct a
new, two-story residence and attached garage. The height would be no taller than 26-
feet. Seven walnut trees have been proposed for removal. The site is zoned HR and the
net lot size is 27,415 sq. ft. Staff Contact: Liz Ruess (408) 868-1230.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 16-007 approving the project subject to conditions of approval.
FITZSIMMONS/WALIA MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16-007
APPROVING THE PROJECT WITH ADDED CONDITION, REGARDING 5
FOOT WALL HEIGHT AT THE PATIO. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA,
CHANG, WALIA, FITZSIMMONS, SMULLEN, ALMALECH. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: HLAVA. ABSTAIN: NONE.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
Staff provided an update on upcoming March and April meetings.
COMMISSION ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Almalech adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Temporary Executive Assistant
City of Saratoga