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ACTION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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 September 12, 2012 (Approved with changes,
6:0:1(Hlava-abstained)
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, 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 MOD12-0005 / 19915 Mallory Ct. (393-16-026) Nalwa / Lazari Designs – The applicant
is requesting design review approval to replace an existing 3,762 sq. ft. one-story, single-family residence
destructed by involuntary damage (i.e. fire) with a new 4,048 sq. ft. one-story, single-family residence. The
height of the proposed new residence is less than 22 feet. This project was continued to a date certain from
the 8/22/2012 PC Meeting.
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 12-038 approving the project subject to conditions of approval, as amended. New
conditions included requiring front and exterior side and landscaping to either be installed or the applicant
shall place a bond with the City of Saratoga in the amount of 150% of the estimated cost of the proposed
landscaping prior to authorizing an occupancy permit and that the proposed roof tiles will only include tiles
with earth tone shades of browns, greens and grays. (Approved, 7:0)
2. APPLICATION PDR12-0006 / 14429 Big Basin Way (503-24-054) Sprint - The applicant is requesting
Design Review approval to replace three existing antennas with three new antennas and associated
equipment located on top of 14429 Big Basin Way (i.e. Fat Robin Gift Shop). The proposal also includes
extending the front parapet along the sides of the building in order to partially screen the proposed new
antennas. Staff Contact: Michael Fossati (408) 868-1212.
Action:
Adopted Resolution No. 12-043 approving the project subject to conditions of approval, as amended. New
condition includes “the applicant shall adjust the existing cornices to match the height of the ridge of the
proposed parapet, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. The existing cornices
shall be painted to match the proposed parapet prior to building final.” (Approved, 7:0)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of the Village Sidewalk & Pedestrian Enhancement Phase II Capital Improvement Project
Action:
Received presentation
2. Cancelation of the October 10, 2012 meeting as there are no planning applications scheduled for this date.
Action:
October 10, 2012 meeting cancelled.
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
Planning Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City website at
www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of agenda are available for public review
at the Community Development Department at the time they are distributed to the Planning Commission.
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meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (408) 868-1269 or ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 48 hours prior to
the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
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I, Abby Ayende, Office Specialist III for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of
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