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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Hlava called the Planning Commission Regular Meeting to order in the Civic Theater,
Council Chambers at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Joyce Hlava, Vice Chair Kookie Fitzsimmons, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Lucas Pastuszka, Tina Walia, Razi Mohiuddin, Leonard Almalech
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 22, 2018.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of August 22, 2018 meeting.
FITZSIMMONS/PASTUSZKA MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MINUTES FOR
THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 2018. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: WALIA, HLAVA, AHUJA, FITZSIMMONS, PASTUSZKA, MOHIUDDIN.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: ALMALECH.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None.
1. NEW BUSINESS
None.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Application PDR17-0014/ARB17-0042; 20380 Hill Avenue (APN 517-18-066);
Lands of Wang. The applicant requests Design Review approval to construct a new
two-story single-family residence with a basement and subterranean garage (maximum
height 26’). One (1) protected tree is requested for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000
and the lot size is approximately 46,740 square feet. Staff Contact: Nicole Johnson (408)
868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No.18-030 approving the project subject to conditions of approval
included in Attachment 1.
WALIA MOTIONED TO DENY THE APPLICATION, AS THE GARAGE IS
VISIBLE FROM THE FRONT STREET AND IS NOT A SUBTERRANEAN
STRUCTURE. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
APPROVED MINUTES
Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 2
PASTUSZKA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA,
MOHIUDDIN, PASTUSZKA, ALMALECH. NOES: WALIA. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro reported that the Council received a report on the status of the 2040 General Plan
update project and directed staff to articulate the Mountain Winery use as part of the General Plan
Update. The Council also asked staff to provide an outline of the annexation process.
COMMISSION ITEM
Chair Hlava reported that the AT&T Microcell appeal was heard by the Council last week and
they voted 4-1 to deny the appeal.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hlava adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Administrative Assistant
City of Saratoga