HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-2022 Planning Commission Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
This meeting will be held in-person and by teleconference pursuant to amendments to the
teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act allowing teleconferencing during a
proclaimed state of emergency when a local official has recommended social distancing. Members
of the City Council and the public may participate in person at the location listed below or via the
Zoom platform using the information below.
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 October 12, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of October 12, 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
2.1 (Continued from September 14, 2022) Application PDR21-0032/ARB21-0120; 20538
Lynde Court (503-52-012); Rajesh & Sunita Lalwani – The applicant is requesting Design
Review approval for a new 3,369 square foot two-story single-family home (maximum height 25’-
11”) with a 752 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit. Three 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: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-1212 or vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-020 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
2.2 Application VAR22-0003; 20711 Leonard Road (503-19-035); Yueyue Wenren &
Weiheng Chen – The applicant is requesting a Variance for an outdoor kitchen, firepit, and shed
located within the front setback area. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation
of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff Contact: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-1212 or
vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-025 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
2.3 Application SUB20-0003/ENV20-0003/ARB20-0053; 14521 Quito Road; (397-05-028);
Pinn Brothers Development (Applicant) – The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing
11.43-acre parcel located at 14521 Quito Road into ten-lots ranging in size from .92 acres to 1.2
acres. The Project would create a new private cul-de-sac with a connection to Quito Road. The
private street would provide access to seven parcels and the remaining three parcels would take
access from Vessing Road. A .34-acre portion of the site is located on the opposite side of Quito
Road and would be dedicated to the City of Saratoga for open space use. Fifty-six 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: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or
criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-023 - recommending adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-024 - recommending approval of the ten-lot subdivision and
removal of 56 protected trees
2.4 Application FER22-0002; 14920 Sobey Road (397-04-071); Creston Dr LLC – The
applicant is requesting a Fence Exception for a 6-foot-tall fence within the front and exterior side
setback area where 3 feet is allowed. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation
of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff Contact: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-1212 or
vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us.
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Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-026 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 November 4,
2022 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's
website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed this 4th day of November 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.
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