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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2021
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Kausar called the virtual Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconferencing through
Zoom. Prior to Roll Call, the Chair and Community Development Director explained that the
Planning Commission meeting was conducted pursuant to 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
Planning Commission met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is welcome to
participate in this meeting. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide
public comment was also shared. Additionally, the Chair explained that votes would be taken
through roll call.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Anjali Kausar, Vice Chair Herman Zheng, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Clinton Brownley, Jojo Choi and Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: None
ALSO
PRESENT:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2021.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2021.
AHUJA/CHOI MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2021
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
1. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
2. PUBLIC HEARING
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.
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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.
AHUJA/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO A DATE UNCERTAIN TO
ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO REVISE THE PROJECT TO BETTER MEET DESIGN
REQUIREMENTS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Pedro announced that at the December 1, 2021 City Council meeting, Tina Walia was
voted Mayor and Kookie Fitzsimmons voted as Vice Mayor.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Choi reminded everyone that the Council/Commission joint meeting is
Tuesday, December 14th.
Commissioner Ahuja expressed frustration with the State’s Housing Policies.
Chair Kausar thanked that Commissioners for their hard work throughout the community
meetings and on the Housing Element.
5. ADJOURNMENT
CHOI/MOHIUDDIN Moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga