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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Ahuja 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 Sunil Ahuja, Vice Chair Razi Mohiuddin, Commissioners Leonard
Almalech, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Anjali Kausar, Lucas Pastuszka, Tina
Walia
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Nicole Johnson, Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 8, 2019.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of May 8, 2019 meeting.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 2019
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH,
FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO CHANGE AGENDA ORDER, MOVING ITEM 2.1
TO FOLLOW ITEM 1.1. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH,
FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
1. NEW BUSINESS
1.1. Proposed Capital Improvement Projects for FY 2019/2020
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 19-013 finding the
proposed FY 19/20 CIP projects conform to the General Plan.
WALIA/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-013, FINDING
THE PROPOSED FY19/20 CIP PROJECTS CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLAN.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS,
KAUSAR, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1. Application APPC19-0001; 20740 Canyon View Drive (503-22-048); Peter Fu and
Jennie Lee.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No.19-011 upholding staff’s determination that the scope of work for the
project is a demolition of the existing home pursuant to City Code Section 15-06.195 and
requires Administrative Design Review pursuant to City Code Section 15-45.065.
KAUSAR/FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-011,
DENYING APPEAL APPLCATION NO. APPC19-0001 AND UPHOLDING STAFF’S
DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS A DEMOLITION. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, PASTUSZKA,
WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
1. NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Kookie Fitzsimmons recused herself from item 1.2, stating a conflict of
interest.
1.2 Update of Village Design Guidelines
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the updated illustrations and format of
the Village Design Guidelines and forward a recommendation of approval to the City
Council.
ALMALECH/KAUSAR MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE UPDATED VILLAGE
DESIGN GUILDLINES, AS AMENDED, FOR CONSIDERATION TO THE CITY
COUNCIL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH,
KAUSAR, PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN:
FITZSIMMONS.
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Anjali Kausar recused herself from item 2.2, stating a conflict of interest.
2.2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA19-0002
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution No.19-010 recommending the City Council adopt the proposed
ordinance amending Section 15-30.135 of the Saratoga Municipal Code regarding
temporary off-site signs in residential districts.
WALIA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADPOT RESOLUTION NO. 19-010,
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO SARATOGA CITY CODE SECTION 15-30.135. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS, PASTUSZKA,
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WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: KAUSAR.
DIRECTOR ITEMS
None.
COMMISSION ITEMS
Commission agreed to not have a Summer recess. Chair Ahuja stated Brookside Club had sent a
note thanking the Commission and City Staff. Commissioner Fitzsimmons thanked everyone for
supporting the Rotary Art Show.
ADJOURNMENT
WALIA/ FITZSIMMONS MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:35 PM. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, MOHIUDDIN, AHUJA, ALMALECH, FITZSIMMONS,
PASTUSZKA, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Assistant
City of Saratoga