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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 12, 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 with modifications of May 22, 2013 (6:0:1(Zhao))
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMISSION & PUBLIC
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
Any member of the Public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters
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
If you wish to appeal any decision on this Agenda, you may file an “Appeal Application” with the City Clerk
within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision.
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 PDR13-0012; 14451 Fruitvale Avenue(397-17-007); Paulson Lee - The applicant requests
Design Review approval to replace an existing 2,113 square foot one-story home with a new 5,369 square
foot two-story home and related site improvements. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235
Action:
Continued to July 24, 2013 meeting. (7:0)
2. Application PDR13-0006; 14921 Sobey Road (397-04-127); Brian Vajdic - The applicant requests Design
Review approval to construct a new 5,215 square foot two story single family home with a 1,055 square
foot basement and related site improvements. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408)868-1235
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 13-024 approving the project subject to conditions of approval. (7:0)
3. Application ADR13-0009 / CUP13-0001; 15285 Sobey Road (397-07-044) Murali Jammula - The
applicant requests Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Administrative Design Review (ADR) approval to
construct a new detached 864 sq. ft. garage within the required rear setback. The maximum height of the
proposed accessory structure will be no higher than 10 ft. No protected trees are required for removal.
Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 13-021 approving the project subject to conditions of approval. (7:0)
4. Application PDR13-0002; 19491 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (ROW); Chris Coones - Forzatelecom - The
applicant is requesting Design Review approval to upgrade wireless telecommunications equipment at an
existing installation on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road near Fruitvale Avenue. Staff Contact: Cynthia
McCormick (408) 868-1230.
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 13-023 approving the project with the following changes: (7:0)
#10 - Screening. The applicant will install appropriate landscape screening or fencing in
accordance with the Public Works and Community Development Departments (e.g., obtaining an
encroachment permit).
#11 - Colors and materials. The applicant will paint the antennas an earthtone color to blend in
with the adjacent foliage.
NEW BUSINESS
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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at the Community Development Department at the time they are distributed to the Planning Commission.
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35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
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