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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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, Leonard Almalech, Tina Walia, Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Planner II
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 24, 2018.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of October 24, 2018 meeting.
Chair Hlava requested a motion to move the minutes to the end of the meeting.
ALMALECH/MOHIUDDIN MOTIONED TO MOVE THE MINUTES TO THE END OF
THE MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA,
ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None.
1.NEW BUSINESS
None.
2.PUBLIC HEARING
1.1 Application SUB18-0002; 15320 Peach Hill Road (517-22-112); Lands of Carey –
The applicant requests Tentative Parcel Map approval to subdivide an approximate
193,798 square foot (4.449 acre) parcel into two lots. The site is zoned R-1-40,000
(Single Family Residential) with a General Plan designation of Very Low Density
Residential (RVLD). No trees are proposed for removal. Staff Contact: Nicole Johnson
(408) 868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us.
APPROVED MINUTES
Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 18-034 approving the project subject to conditions of approval
included in Attachment 1.
ALMALECH/PASTUSZKA MOVED TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA,
ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
1.2 Application ZOA18-0001 - Annual Zoning Code Amendments (CITY WIDE).
(Continued from 10/24/18 meeting). Application by the City of Saratoga to amend the
City Code. The changes include clarifying the definition of “Subterranean Structures”,
adding a definition for “Wineries” to Article 15-06 (Definitions), and correcting various
inaccurate code section references in the Zoning regulations.
Staff contact: Christopher Riordan: (408) 868-1235 criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 18-025 recommending that the City Council adopt an
ordinance which includes amendments to Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the
Saratoga City Code.
MOHIUDDIN/PASTUSZKA MOTIONED TO REMOVE SUBTERRANEAN
STRUCTURE DEFINITION FROM ANNUAL CODE UPDATE FOR FUTURE
DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA,
ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:
NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
AHUJA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO APPROVE ANNUAL CODE UPDATE
EXCLUDING SUBTERRANEAN STRUCTURE DEFINITION. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA, ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN,
PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
1.3 Application ZOA/18-0002 – Parking Ordinance Update
Changes to Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code regarding parking
regulations which includes establishing one set of parking standards for the entire C -H
District (the Village) with respect to restaurant, retail, office and personal service and to
eliminate Section 15-35.020(k), surplus parking in C-H district. Staff Contact: Sandy
Baily (408) 868-1225 or sbaily@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 18-027 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance to
amend Chapter 15 (Zoning Regulations) of the Saratoga City Code regarding parking
regulations.
AHUJA/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE WITH MODIFICATION. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA, ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN,
PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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1. NEW BUSINESS
2.1 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action:
Review and discuss the draft change to the City Code.
The Commission discussed the proposed change to the Commission meeting schedule.
Staff encouraged interested Commissioners to attend the November 21st Council
meeting to share their opinions.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
• Regarding the Creekside School project, Director Pedro reported that the City has
received no revised materials, and there has been no contact with the applicant since the
2017 Study Session. Due to lack of activity, staff will be sending the applicant a letter to
close the application.
• The Commission agreed to hold the Annual Planning Commission 2019 Work Plan
Study Session on December 11, 2018 at 5:00pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 24, 2018.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of October 24, 2018 meeting.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOTIONED TO APPROVE PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE
10/24 MINUTES. MOTION PASSED. AYES: FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA, PASTUSZKA,
WALIA. NOES: HLAVA. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2018 AS AMENDED. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: HLAVA.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN.
COMMISSION ITEMS
• Commissioner Almalech read a statement regarding the 10/24 Planning Commission
meeting.
• Commissioner Ahuja shared that the month of November is the 100th year anniversary of the
ending of WWI, Veterans day, Thanksgiving, and “Movember” - Men’s Health Month.
ADJOURNMENT
MOHIUDDIN/PASTUSZKA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:13 PM.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: HLAVA, FITZSIMMONS, AHUJA, ALMALECH, MOHIUDDIN,
PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Janet Costa, Administrative Assistant
City of Saratoga