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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT Commissioners Leonard Almalech, Wendy Chang, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Pragati
Grover, Dede Smullen, Tina Walia, Chair Mary-Lynne Bernald
ABSENT None
ALSO PRESENT Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Michael Fossati, Planner
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSION & PUBLIC
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 23, 2014.
Action:
GROVER/ALMALECH MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 23 MINUTES. MOTION PASSED.
AYES: ALMALECH, BERNALD, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, GROVER, SMULLEN. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: WALIA.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Application PDR14-0005; 20013 Cox Avenue (386-44-040); Cortel LLC on behalf of Sprint - The
applicant is requesting Design Review approval to modify an existing telecommunications facility.
The project would replace three (3) existing antennas with three (3) new antennas and add three
(3) RRUs on an existing PG&E lattice tower. No modifications will be made to the ground
equipment, which is enclosed within an existing fenced area screened with landscaping. Staff
Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Action:
ALMALECH/SMULLEN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 14-016 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. MOTION PASSED. AYES: ALMALECH, BERNALD,
CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, GROVER, SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
2. APPLICATION PDR13-0032; 15431 Bohlman Rd. (517-14-010); Brozicevic / Purvis – The
applicant is requesting to construct 1893 sq. ft. second story addition to an existing 3,082 sq. ft.
single-story residence. The height of the remodeled residence will increase to be approximately
25 feet. No protected trees will be removed or impacted by the proposed project. Staff Contact:
Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Action:
GROVER/CHANG MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 14-014 APPROVING THE
PROJECT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES:
Exterior Stucco Color. Prior to Final Inspection, the applicant shall paint the main residence and
detached garage a “warmer, earth-tone” shade, to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Department.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: ALMALECH, BERNALD, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, GROVER,
SMULLEN, WALIA. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. Application ELN14-0005; 18594 Ravenwood Drive (397-43-040); Brett & Katherine
Dawson/Steve Howard Construction - The applicant request Planning Commission approval to
remodel an existing 2,072 square foot, one story, single-family home which encroaches into both
the left and right side setback areas. The project would also include a 995 square foot addition
which would conform to all setbacks. The proposed work will result in expenditure of
approximately 49% of the estimated construction cost of the existing structure which requires
approval by the Planning Commission. Staff Contact: Chris Riordan (408) 868-1235.
Action:
Application withdrawn.
4. Application FER14-0001; 15240 Madrone Hill Rd. (517-22-060); Colette and David Kress - The
applicant is proposing to construct a six foot tall fence that would surround the property at 15240
Madrone Hill Road. A fence exception is required because portions of the six foot tall wrought
iron fence and the proposed nine foot tall entrance gate columns would be located within the front
setback. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati, (408)868-1212.
Action:
THE COMMISSION MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO JUNE 11, 2014 MEETING.
AYES: ALMALECH, BERNALD, CHANG, FITZSIMMONS, GROVER, SMULLEN, WALIA.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Selection of summer recess for 2014.
Action:
The Commission canceled the August 27, 2014 meeting for a summer recess.
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
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