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SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
JULY 26, 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, Joyce Hlava, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Len Almalech
ABSENT: Razi Mohiuddin, excused
ALSO PRESENT: Curtis Williams, Interim Community Development Director
Sung Kwon, Sr. Planner
Kate Bear, Sr. Arborist
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 12, 2017.
HLAVA/ALMALECH MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 12, 2017. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
WALIA, CHANG, HLAVA, AHUJA, ALMALECH. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MOHIUDDIN
(EXCUSED). ABSTAIN: FITZSIMMONS.
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
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,
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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 PDR 17-0012 & ARB 17-0027; 13719 Saratoga Vista Avenue (APN
393-43-028); Heidi Ou
The applicant is requesting approval for a new one story house over 18 ft. in height.
This application includes the 10% floor area increase request for accessory dwelling
units. No protected trees are proposed for removal. Staff Contact: Sung H. Kwon (408)
868-1212 or skwon@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
The Commission should adopt Resolution No. 17-021 approving the project subject to
recommended conditions of approval.
FITZSIMMONS/AHUJA MOVED TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: WALIA, CHANG, HLAVA, AHUJA, ALMALECH,
FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MOHIUDDIN (EXCUSED). ABSTAIN:
NONE.
2.2. Application PDR 17-0011, ARB 17-0025, GEO 17-009, FER 17-0002; 20849 Verde
Vista Lane (APN 503-20-086); Keith Lui
The applicant is requesting approval for a new two story house. 8 protected trees are
proposed for removal because they are dead. A Fence Exception is also requested for a
5 foot fence in the exterior side yard setback. Staff Contact: Sung H. Kwon (408) 868-
1212 or skwon@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
The Commission should adopt Resolution No. 17-023 approving the project subject to
recommended conditions of approval.
HLAVA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE WITH REVISED CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: WALIA, CHANG, HLAVA, AHUJA,
ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MOHIUDDIN
(EXCUSED). ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.3. Possible Changes to the City of Saratoga Tree Regulations, Chapter 15-50 of the
Zoning Code. Staff contact Kate Bear: (408) 868-1276 kbear@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Provide Staff with recommendations to forward to City Council for direction in order
to continue with this year’s work program.
HLAVA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE FORWARDING OF
RECOMMENDATIONS 1, 3 AND 4 FOR CHANGES IN THE TREE REGULATIONS
TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. MOTION PASSED. AYES: WALIA,
CHANG, HLAVA, AHUJA, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: MOHIUDDIN (EXCUSED). ABSTAIN: NONE.
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2.4. Consider changes to the Sign Ordinance regarding temporary off-site signs in
residential districts. Staff contact: Sung H. Kwon: (408) 868-1212
skwon@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
The Planning Commission approve Resolution 17-022 recommending that the City
Council adopt changes to Section 15-30.135 (Temporary off-site signs in residential
districts) of the City Code.
HLAVA/ALMALECH MOVED TO CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2017. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: WALIA, CHANG, HLAVA, AHUJA, ALMALECH,
FITZSIMMONS. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: MOHIUDDIN (EXCUSED).
ABSTAIN: NONE
DIRECTOR ITEMS: None.
COMMISSION ITEMS: Recess until September 12, 2017
ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 PM
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Administrative Assistant
City of Saratoga