HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-10-2023 Planning Commission Meeting AgendaSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 2
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2023
7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Civic Theater | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Public Participation Information
In accordance with Saratoga’s Remote Public Participation Policy, members of the public may participate
in this meeting in person at the location listed below or via remote attendance using the Zoom information
below.
1. Accessing the meeting via Zoom
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652375945 (Webinar ID 826 5237 5945)
• Calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968; OR
2. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15,
AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling the numbers listed above; OR
3. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling the
numbers listed above.
Written Communication
Comments can be submitted in writing at www.saratoga.ca.us/pc. Written communications will be provided
to the members of the Planning Commission and included in the Agenda Packet and/or in supplemental
meeting materials.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 12, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of April 12, 2023 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.
REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS
Any interested person objecting to the whole, or any portion of decision on this Agenda, may file an Appeal
Application with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision. The City
Council conducts de novo review of appeals.
2. NEW BUSINESS
Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 2
2.1 Finding of General Plan Conformity FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-006 finding the Capital Improvement Program projects proposed for Fiscal Year
23-24 conform to the Saratoga General Plan.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1 Application FER23-0001; 12655 Saratoga Avenue (386-17-056); Shloke Hajela – The applicant is
requesting a Fence Exception for a 6-foot-tall fence and gate to be located on the front property line where
3 feet is allowed. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of M-10 (Medium Density
Residential). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-005 to deny application FER23-0001 for a Fence Exception at 12655 Saratoga
Avenue.
3.2 Application PDR22-0022/ARB22-0106; 19175 Monte Vista Drive; (397-09-013) Alex Byer and
Isha Clark (Applicant) - The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 6,001 square foot
two story single-family residence (maximum height 26’) with a 4,996 square foot basement and 818 square
foot detached accessory dwelling unit (maximum height 15’). Twelve 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. 23-004 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
4. DIRECTOR ITEMS
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
6. 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, 2023 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 2023 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].