HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1993 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes (2)MINUTES
SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, MAY 3, 1993 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: EOC ROOM - CITY HALL
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
TYPE: Regular Meeting
I. ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Barnard, Clark, Crotty, Dutra,
Miller, Pierce, Swan
Staff: Rizzo, Pisani, Tate
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes of 4/5/93.
Crotty/Dutra. Passed 7/0.
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on 4/28/93.
II. OLD BUSINESS
None
III. A. DR-88-057 - 12532 PARKER RANCH ROAD
As secretary Trinidad was absent, staff member Bob Rizzo gave
background on the columns and retaining wall on this property
which were up for reconsideration of conditions. The owners,
Mr. and Mrs. Lin and their brother in-law were in attendance as
well as Mr. and Mrs. David Stepner from 12553 Parker Ranch. Road.
Local equestrian, Bill Brooks, was also present to represent the
trail users.
The Lins mentioned that the following were interfering with
a clear pathway for the trail: utility boxes, the requirement
for a mailbox at the street, and the fact that the remainder of
the neighborhood had similar columns at their roadsides.
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Commissioner Barnard questioned how the columns were overlooked
when inspections were made and that there must be a breakdown in
the review system. Also, title policies clearly show easements.
Commissioner Clark asked the Lins if the basis of their
appeal was because of the other property owners. They replied
that they would remove the columns and wall if a trail was
being built, as the City held a bond from .them.
Commissioner Crotty mentioned that homeowners have been building
into the easements but that easements were there for a purpose.
Commissioner Pierce stated that homeowners in other areas of the
City were also building into the easements.
Chairman Swan stated that it was time to listen to the trail
users and to work hard for the trail system.
It was motioned to recommend denying reconsideration of
conditions. Pierce/Barnard Passed 7/0.
III. B. SD.93.003 V 93 005 7 DR 93.007 - 14644 STONERIDGE DRIVE
Staff member Rizzo presented background and a map for the
Commissioners.
It was motioned to approve without conditions.
Clark/Barnard. Passed 7/0.
IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS
A. Monthly Report on Council Meetings
Chairman Swan had Council Meeting duty for the month of April
and reported there was nothing of significance for this
Commission. Miller will have duty for the month of May.
B. Joan Pisani discussed the new recreation program brochure
and that, with the tight budget, Council approved continuation
of the programs if she could close the gap on overhead by 20~.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
Bob Rizzo reported the following:
1) Hakone Irrigation Project is out to bid and bids are due
June 8th. The first phase of construction will begin
July 1st with the actual irrigation phase beginning
in October.
2) Dale Drum has volunteered to be the general contractor
for the development of Ravenwood Park.
Commissioner Crotty reported that she has received an
Adopt-A-Creek packet with rules and regulations and that
there were funds available for creek restoration.
Adjournment 9:00. Swan/Barnard. 7/
mt
Dan Trin~'zl`ati, Secretary