HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2021 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2021
7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
This meeting will be entirely by teleconference and will be conducted in compliance with
Government Code section 54953(e) of the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during
a proclaimed state of emergency when state or local officials have imposed or recommended
measures to promote social distancing.
The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. During the meeting the Chair
will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment.
Members of the public view and participate in the meeting by:
1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652375945 App (Webinar ID 826
5237 5945) and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the
Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR
2. Calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an
agenda item when directed by the Chair; OR
3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast
Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and
pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair; OR
4. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling
1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda
item when directed by the Chair.
Members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the meeting by
commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/pc prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will
be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official record of the
meeting.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2021.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of November 10, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
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. This 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.
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REPORT ON 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.
1. NEW BUSINESS
2. PUBLIC HEARING
Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of ten (10) minutes maximum for
opening statements. All interested persons may appear and be heard during this meeting
regarding the items on this agenda. If items on this agenda are challenged in court,
members of the public may be limited to raising only issues raised at the Public Hearing or
in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the close of
the Public Hearing. Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3)
minutes. Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of five (5) minutes maximum
for closing statements.
2.1 Application PDR21-0015/ARB21-0082; 12470 Paseo Cerro (386-46-015); Anat
Shmariahu (Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for an
addition to an existing 1,584 square foot one-story single-family residence which will include
a 1,606 square foot first floor addition and a 239 square feet second story addition. No
protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan
Designation of Medium Density Residential (M-10). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan
(408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 21-023 denying the application for Design Review as staff is unable to
make all the required design review findings to recommend approval of the project.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
5. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA
PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda
for the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for review on December 3,
2021 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 3rd day of December 2021 at Saratoga, California.
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst.
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials
provided to the Planning Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of
materials distributed to the Planning Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda,
and materials distributed to the Planning Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are
available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us or available at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue,
Saratoga, CA 95070.
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In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in
this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at bavrit@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as
soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable
accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety.
[28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II]