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Home My WebLink About03-09-2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 2022 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 February 9, 2022. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of February 9, 2022 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. Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3 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 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. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-010 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.2 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. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 22-008 approving the proposed Fence Exception subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.3 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. Recommended Action: Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 3 Adopt Resolution No. 22-009 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 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 March 3, 2022 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 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, 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. 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]