HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-2023 Planning Commission MinutesAPPROVED MINUTES
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2023
SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Chair Brownley called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Clinton Brownley, Vice Chair Jojo Choi, Commissioners Paul Anjali
Kausar, Ping, Li, Razi Mohiuddin, and Herman Zheng
ABSENT: Commissioner Paul Germeraad
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan T. Swanson, Community Development Director
Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner
Cynthia Richardson, Contractor
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 11, 2023.
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of October 11, 2023.
CHOI/KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2023 MEETING.
MOTION PASSED. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS:
Resident spoke
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1 (Continued from August 9, 2023) Application PDR22-0016/ARB22-0080: 19348 Athos Place; (389-
33-010) David Kuoppamaki (Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new
4,750 square foot two story single-family residence with a height of 25’-3 3/8”. The project will also include
a 736 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit with a maximum height of 15’-5”. No protected trees
are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-20,000 with a General Plan Designation of Low Density
Residential (RLD). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-017 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
Public Comment:
Jill Quian spoke.
Wei Chen spoke.
Richard spoke.
Kasia Kranz spoke.
19958 resident spoke.
Keith Mueller spoke.
Patricia spoke.
KAUSAR/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-017 AS PER STAFF REPORT
AND TO ADD FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO MITIGATE THE FRONT BEDROOM WINDOW
WITH REQUIREMENT TO PLANTING TREES ALONG PROPERTY LINE. AYES:
BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, ZHENG. NOES: LI. ABSENT: GERMERAAD.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.2 Application PDR23-0013/ARB23-0071: 14510 Quito Grove Court; (397-05-107) Chuck Bommarito
(Applicant): The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 6,008 square foot one story
single-family residence with a height of 22’-4”. Four protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is
zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of Very Low Density Residential (RVLD). Staff
Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-016 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
MOHIUDDIN/LI MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-016 WITH CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL IN ATTACHMENT 1. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN,
ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.3 Application SUB20-0002/GEO23-0014: 20470 Montalvo Height Drive; (517-18-062) Robert and
Kathleen Frederickson (Owner/Applicant): The applicant is requesting tentative map approval for a two-
lot subdivision. No protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General
Plan Designation of Very Low Density Residential (RVLD). Staff Contact: Kyle Rathbone (408) 868-1212
or krathbone@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-019 approving the tentative map, subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
CHOI/ KAUSAR MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-019 WITH CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL IN ATTACHMENT 1. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN,
ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
2.4 Application PDR19-0023/ARB19-0039/GEO19-0013/ZOA19-0004/ENV19-0005; 14500 Fruitvale
Avenue (397-12-012 & 397-12-019 & 397-40-006); Saratoga Retirement Community Master Plan Update.
The applicant is requesting an exception to the requirements for Story Poles pursuant to City Code Sections
15-16.070 and 15-45.075(8)(e) for the Saratoga Retirement Community project due to safety concerns and
impairment of the use of the existing structures on the site and to allow for the use of alternative methods,
tools or technologies. Contact: Cynthia Richardson, crichardson@saratoga.ca.us.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-017 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in
Attachment 1.
Public Comment:
Robert Bergland spoke.
Tsing Barden spoke.
Michael Griffen spoke.
Rovi Ravikumar spoke.
John Day spoke.
Barry Lame spoke.
KAUSAR/MOHIUDDIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-018 AND TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST FOR A STORY POLE EXCEPTION PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 15-
45.075(E)PER THE MODIFIED STORY POLE PLAN AND THE COMPUTER VISUAL
SIMULATION AND BASED ON THE FINDINGS. FURTHER, THE APPLICANT IS NOT
REQUIRED TO INSTALL STORY POLES ON THE PROPOSED BUILDING B BUT IS
REQUIRED TO INSTALL STORY POLES ON THE APPLICANT’S ALTERNATIVE BUILDING
D AND THE PROPOSED COTTAGE. AYES: BROWNLEY, CHOI, KAUSAR, LI, MOHIUDDIN,
ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: GERMERAAD. ABSTAIN: NONE.
4. DIRECTOR ITEMS
Director Swanson suggested that the December 13, 2023 Planning Commission be cancelled. The Planning
Commission approved this suggestion.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Kausar wished Happy Diwali to all who celebrate.
6. ADJOURNMENT
BROWNLEY moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Debbie Bretschneider, Temp Administrative Analyst
City of Saratoga