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APPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2022
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Zheng 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 Herman Zheng, Vice Chair Clinton Brownley, Commissioners Sunil
Ahuja, Jojo Choi, Anjali Kausar, Ping Li, Razi Mohiuddin
ABSENT: None
ALSO
PRESENT:
Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Victoria Banfield, Associate Planner
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 2022.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 12, 2022.
AHUJA/KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2022
MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, ZHENG.
NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: MOHIUDDIN.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Application PDR21-0032/ARB21-0120; 20538 Lynde Court (503-52-012); Rajesh & Sunita
Lalwani (Continued from September 14, 2022) – 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.
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The following individuals spoke at this time:
Jerry Han, Brian, Penny, Shon Shon Liu, Vipen, Henry Tan, Mr. & Mrs. Shadri, Vijay, Lydia Tan,
Chris Chiang, Lynn Chiang.
Two motions were made. The second motion was voted on first.
Motion #2
CHOI/ZHENG MOVED TO DENY APPLICATION PDR21-0032/ARB21-0120. MOTION
FAILED. AYES: CHOI, LI, ZHENG. NOES: AJHUJA, BROWNLEY, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
Motion #1
MOHIUDDIN/KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-020 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AJHUJA, BROWNLEY, KAUSAR,
MOHIUDDIN. NOES: CHOI, LI, ZHENG. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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.
LI/ZHENG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-025 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: AJHUJA, CHOI, BROWNLEY, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN,
ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE.
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
The following individuals spoke at this time:
Bob Shepard, Livia Hug, Richard Wong.
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CHOI/KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 22-023 AND 22-0024 SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AJHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI,
MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
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.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-026 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
CHOI/BROWNLEY MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-026 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AJHUJA, BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI,
ZHENG. NOES: MOHIUDDIN. ABSENT: NONE.
3. DIRECTOR ITEMS:
Director Pedro announced that Associate Planner, Victoria Banfield has left her position with
the City and will remain on a temporary part time status to assist with the transition.
4. COMMISSION ITEMS: NONE
5. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Kausar moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Frances Reed, Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga