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SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2018
7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Joan Pisani Community Center, Multipurpose Room | 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Joyce Hlava, Vice Chair Kookie Fitzsimmons, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Razi Mohiuddin, Len Almalech, Tina Walia, Lucas Pastuszka
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 11, 2018.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of April 11, 2018 regular meeting.
FITZSIMMONS/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED FOR
THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 11, 2018. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: WALIA, HLAVA, AHUJA, FITZSIMMONS, MOHIUDDIN ALMALECH,
PASTUSZKA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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
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1.1 Discussion of Planning Commission meeting calendar for proposed summer and holiday
breaks.
Recommended Action:
Discussion and approval of tentative cancellations on 2018 meeting calendar.
ALMALECH MOTIONED TO CANCEL 8/8/18, 8/22/18, AND 12/26/18. MOTION
FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
FITZSIMMONS/HLAVA MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2018 MEETING
CALENDAR APPROVING PROPOSED CANCELLATIONS; 7/25/18, 8/8/18,
AND 12/26/18. MOTION PASSED. AYES: WALIA, HLAVA, AHUJA,
FITZSIMMONS, MOHIUDDIN ALMALECH, PASTUSZKA. 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.
Planning Commission Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure
2.1. Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance Update
Changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Article 15-56 pursuant to
2017 State Legislation.
Staff contact: Debbie Pedro (408) 868-1231 dpedro@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No.18-005 recommending that the City Council adopt the
proposed ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga
Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units.
WALIA/PASTUSZKA MOVED TO APPROVE AS AMENDED. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: WALIA, HLAVA, AHUJA, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS,
MOHIUDDIN, PASTUSZKA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
None.
COMMISSION ITEMS
Vice Chair Fitzsimmons spoke of Saratoga Rotary Art Show coming Saturday/Sunday May 5th
and 6th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the lawn at West Valley College.
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Chair Hlava announced and invited all to the State of the City Address Saturday, April 29th from
2:00 to 4:00 at City Hall. Also mentioned Saratoga Historical Museum is hosting a fundraiser at
Dr. Head’s Estate atop Pike Road, Old Grand View Ranch on Saturday May 19th.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Administrative Assistant
City of Saratoga