HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 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
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 13, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of April 13, 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.
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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.
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 PDR21-0025/ARB21-0085; 14835 Farwell Avenue (397-20-008);
Satish Bagalkotkar Trustee (Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review
approval for a 5,921 square foot two story residence with an (maximum height 26’) 800 square
foot accessory dwelling unit (maximum height 11’). Thirteen 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. 22-012 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included
in Attachment 1.
2. DIRECTOR ITEMS
3. COMMISSION ITEMS
4. 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 May 5, 2022
at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website
at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 5th day of May 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.
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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]