HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-2022 Planning Commission Site Visit AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 2
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2022
3:30 P.M. - SITE VISIT
Site Visit Participation Information:
This meeting 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. Attendees
must comply with all applicable social distancing and face covering guidelines and Santa Clara
County Health Orders related to COVID-19.
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agenda item when directed by the Chair.
Methods of viewing the meeting will also be listed on the meeting agenda, available at
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SITE VISIT AGENDA:
Application FER21-002; 15450 Pepper Lane (510-04-007); Vikaas Trust (Applicant) – The
applicant is requesting a fence exception for a 5’ tall wrought iron fence within the front setback
area where 3’ is allowed, as well as a 5’ tall wall and wrought iron fence within the exterior side
setback area where 3’ is allowed. In addition, a 6’8” wrought iron entry gate is proposed within
the exterior side setback where 5’ is allowed. No protected trees are proposed for removal. The
site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of Residential Very Low Density
(RVLD). Staff Contact: Nicole Johnson (408) 868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us.
Application PDR17-0013/ARB21-0091; 12445 Paseo Cerro (386-11-021); Carlos Zamudio
(Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 3,195 square foot
two-story single-family residence with an approximate height of 22’-6”. The project will also
include a detached 12’ tall cabana in the rear yard that includes a 58 square foot bathroom. Three
protected trees are proposed for removal which include a citrus, black walnut, and an evergreen
ash. 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.
Application PDR21-0031/ARB21-0119; 18471 Ravenwood Drive (397-43-018); Clinton &
Anushka Brownley (Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a 31
square foot first floor addition and a new 909 square foot second story addition (maximum height
24’4”) No protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General
Plan Designation of Medium Density Residential Low Density (M-10). Staff Contact: Nicole
Johnson (408) 868-1209 or njohnson@saratoga.ca.us.
Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 2
ADJOURNMENT
The Site Visit Committee is comprised of interested Planning Commission Members. Site visits
are conducted to properties that are new items on the Planning Commission Agenda and are usually
held the Tuesday preceding the Wednesday hearing. It is encouraged that the applicant and/or
owner to be present to answer any questions that may arise. Site visits are generally short (10 to
20 minutes) because of time constraints. Any presentations and testimony you may wish to give
should be saved for the Public Hearing.
During the Site Visit, the Planning Commission may only discuss items related to the project. The
agenda does not allow any formal votes or motions on the proposed project or other matters. The
Site Visit is a fact-finding meeting where the Commission may ask questions from or hear
statements from members of the public attending the Visit. No comments made during the Site
Visit by the Planning Commission are binding or required to be carried through to the formal
public hearing where actions will be taken on the proposed project.
Certificate of Posting of the Agenda, Distribution of 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 March 3,
2022 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 3rd day of March 2022 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 are available at
City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the website at
www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda will be made
available for public review at City Hall and on website at the time they are distributed to the
Planning Commission. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408/868-1269.
Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements
to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102-35.104 ADA title II]
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