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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. – CIVIC THEATER/COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 13777
FRUITVALE AVENUE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of March 13, 2013(7:0:0)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSION & PUBLIC
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
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not on this agenda. The 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 under
Planning Commission direction to Staff.
REPORT OF APPEAL RIGHTS
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within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision, pursuant to Municipal Code 15-90.050 (b).
PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons may appear and be heard at the above time and place. Applicants and their representatives
have a total of ten minutes maximum for opening statements. Members of the Public may comment on any item for
up to three minutes. Applicants and their representatives have a total of five minutes maximum for closing
statements.
1. Application PDR13-0003; 18564 Paseo Pueblo (386-13-050); Chang / Shen Design - The applicant is
requesting Design Review approval for a new single-story 3,190 square foot home, with a building height
less than 21 feet. The existing 1,582 square foot home and shed will be removed. Staff Contact: Cynthia
McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopted Resolution Number 13-009 approving the project subject to conditions of approval. (7:0:0)
2. Application PDR13-0001; 18975 Monte Vista Drive (397-08-031); K.C.S. Properties / D&Z Design - The
applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new single-story 6,038 square foot home and attached
garage. The proposed home would be 25.8 feet in height and include a basement. The existing 4,310 square
foot home will be removed. Staff Contact: Cynthia McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Recommended action:
Adopted Resolution Number 13-010 approving the project with the following change: (7:0:0)
Added COA#12 to Monte Vista
Monte Vista Road. The owner/applicant is responsible for all damages to the private street as a result of
project construction and construction vehicles. The initial condition of the private portion of Monte
Vista Road shall be recorded prior to the commencement of construction. The Public Works Director
or his designee will determine if any repair is required prior to final occupancy approval.
3. Applications ZOA13-0002 & GPA13-0003; Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add Agricultural Preserve
Open Space Overlay zoning to a property located at 22101 Mount Eden Road and a General Plan
Amendment to change the land use designation of the Congress Springs Quarry Property to Open Space-
Outdoor Recreation. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408)868-1235.
Recommended action:
Adopted Resolution No. 13-011 recommending that the City Council 1) approve a Resolution to amend the
Land Use Map to change the land use designation of the Congress Springs Quarry Property from Hillside
Open Space to Open Space Outdoor Recreation, and 2) adopt an ordinance applying the Agricultural
Preserve Open Space Overlay zoning to the property located at 22101 Mount Eden Road. (7:0:0)
DIRECTOR/COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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Commission by City Staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the Community
Development at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the
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