PC 09-26-94
CITY OF CUPERTINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
10300 Torre Ave.
cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON
SEPrEMBER 26, 1994
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
SALUTE TO THE FIAG
ROLL CALL
commissioners Present:
Chr. Mahoney
Com. Doyle
Com. Harris
Com. Austin
Com. Roberts
staff Present: Robert Cowan, Director of Community Development
Ciddy Wordell, city Planner
Colin Jung, Associate Planner
Michele Bjurman, Planner II
Thomas Robillard, Planner II
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chr. Mahoney corrected the minutes of September 12, 1994, as
follows: Page 18, last sentence should read "Approved by the
Planning Commission at the Regular Meeting of September 26, 1994."
MOTION:
Com. Austin moved to approve the minutes of september 12,
1994, as amended
Com. Doyle
Passed 4-0-1
Com. Roberts
SECOND:
VOTE:
ABSTAIN:
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
POSTPONEMENTSjREMOVAL FROM CALENDAR - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Application No(s):
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
13-ASA-94
Foodmaker, Inc. (Jack In The Box)
Dr. Albert Tung
145l Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
ASA application to change exterior colors, architectural
features and to allow exposed neon in accordance with Chapter
17.24 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
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september 26, 1994
Page 2
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Austin moved to approve the Consent Calendar
Com. Roberts
Passed 5-0
Request to move item 6 to be heard before item 2.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Housing Action Coalition Presentation
Ms . Marcy
background
Coalition.
Fine, Greenbelt Alliance, Housing Coalition, gave
information on the Greenbelt Alliance and the Housing
Mr. Peter Jung, Downey savings, spoke in support of affordable
housing.
Ms. Fine and Mr. Jung presented a brochure titled "Dispelling the
Myths of Affordable Housing" and reviewed the information contained
in this brochure.
Ms. Fine thanked the commission for their work on affordable
housing and their time.
In response to Com. Roberts' question regarding the impact on
schools, Ms. Fine stated that cities have mitigation factors to
deal with this.
PUBLIC HEARING
2.
Application No(s):
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
8-lJ-94, 6-TM-94 and 22-EA-94
citation Homes Central
Same
Southeast corner of De Anza Blvd. and
Homestead Rd.
lJSE PERMIT for a planned detached single-family development
consisting of 79 homes.
TENTATIVE MAP to resubdivide an existing 115 lot, 7 acre
parcel into 79 lots.
Staff Presentation: Planner Bjurman presented the staff report
dated September 26, 1994. She noted this application was continued
in order for staff and the applicant to resolve some issues brought
up at the last meeting. Regarding the General Plan density,
Planner Bjurman noted the applicant's proposal is to widen the
lots, therefore reducing the number of lots by 31 which will be
transferred to the Western portion of the site. She noted the
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applicant hired an architect who provided staff with drawings of
the high density project. She presented a land plan which proves
the density can be met. Ms. Bjurman reviewed condition #4, General
Plan Consistency, as outlined in the staff report. She noted staff
believes that this is an adequate condition to ensure the high
density project will occur.
Planner Bjurman addressed the letter from the Portofino Homeowners
dated September 20, 1994 and noted the major issues have been
resolved and will be included in the resolution. She noted two
issues which have not been resolved are guest parking and roof
design.
Regarding Guest Parking, Planner Bjurman outlined the original
parking proposed and noted the Portofino Homeowners would like the
parking moved from Lombardi up to San Marino. She noted staff does
not recommend this as it creates a skew in the roadway where
Lombardi crosses Palamos. Regarding modifications to the rear
elevation roof design, staff is recommending no changes because the
color scheme and detail used is adequate. She noted staff
recommends granting a Negative Declaration and approval of the
resolution.
In response to Commissioners questions, Planner Bjurman stated the
previously proposed teal color has been eliminated and the
materials presented are compatible with the existing development.
She also showed drawings outlining the new rear elevations.
Auulicant Presentation: Mr. Jim Sullivan, 404 Saratoga Ave., Santa
Clara, representing citation Homes, noted prior to submitting this
application he had meetings with Northpoint Homeowners Association
to discuss the plans. He noted his feeling was that they were
satisfied with the plans. He stated he also had meetings with
Portofino Homeowners, but a few differences still remain as
addressed by staff. Mr. Sullivan explained the new detail proposed
for the rear elevations, noting foam core will be used and covered
with stucco to break up the elevation. Regarding the moving of the
guest parking, Mr. Sullivan stated the issue with the Portofino
Homeowners is the location of the parking. He requested that these
not be moved and supports staff's recommendation. He noted
citation Homes concur with staff regarding Condition #4.
Mr. Steve Schott, Land Development Manager, addressed item 2 in the
memo from Jim Sullivan dated September 15, 1994. He stated one of
the major differences between multi-family project and the single-
family project is that they are designing the multi-family from
scratch. He stated it will take sometime to come up with a product
that will be well received in the market place. He believes it
will be a year before they can bring plans on the multi-family
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project to the city. He stated they want to design the multi-
family project, but don't want to rush into this. Mr. Schott
addressed Condition #4 regarding General Plan Consistency and noted
they concur with this condition.
In response to Commissioners' questions, Mr. Sullivan stated the
courtyard fences are stucco and the Mediterranean veneer is found
on the columns next to the garage and columns leading into the
house. He also noted the roof color proposed matches the existing
homes.
Ms. Judy Ash, Portofino Homeowners Association, addressed her
letter dated September 20, 1994 and noted numbers 7, 8 and 9 have
been incorporated into the conditions as agreed upon by citation.
Ms. Ash addressed the open items outlined in her letter to citation
that Portofino Homeowners and citation have not come to an
agreement on. Ms. Ash requested a condition of approval that
ci tation provide a more thorough investigation and feasibility
study regarding the parking proposal by the Homeowners. Ms. Ash
addressed grading in the common area, stating there are two
choices: one, that citation stay with the proposed plan, put up a
retaining wall and add additional drainage. The second option is
to grade the area and make it more level. She noted Portofino
Homeowners requests that citation provide a response regarding
action to be taken. She also noted that Portofino Homeowners
Association request that rear roofing alterntives be investigated.
In response to Commissioners' questions, Ms. Ash stated they would
like the rear elevations consistent throughout the development.
She noted the homeowners would like this development to move
forward and that the teal color is on the railings of the existing
homes.
Com. Doyle clarified with Ms. Ash that the issues are, location of
parking, grading plan and the rear elevations.
Planner Bjurman pointed out that the models have flush wall plains
with the difference being in the shape of the windows.
Chr. Mahoney closed the public hearing.
Com. Harris questioned the reciprocal parking agreement with the
existing homes?
Planner Bjurman stated the condition is structured to jointly share
the guest parking. She noted the mUlti-family project must provide
adequate parking.
Com. Harris questioned the retaining wall, as addressed by Ms. Ash.
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Planner Bjurman stated the difference in elevation between the
existing and proposed project is between 2 and 5 feet. She pointed
out that the residents of units 76 to 84 have a view of the common
area from the second story only.
Planner Bjurman addressed the drainage as brought up by Ms. Ash and
noted that once the development is complete, staff do a walk-
through and it is at this point that any problems with drainage
will be addressed. She noted problems will be identified before
final permits are issued. She noted Public Works will decide what
is best for the drainage and Mariani Development will have to
correct this.
Regarding the hours of construction, Planner Bjurman stated a
condi tion was not created because the municipal code addresses
this. with regards to the CC&R condition regarding guest parking
only in driveways, staff has created a condition that parking not
be restricted. She noted the condition will not affect the
existing structures.
Com. Harris stated she agrees with staff regarding the roof line
and noted it is not necessary because of the different window trim.
She spoke in support of the guest parking as proposed by staff,
leaving it on Lombardi. She stated staff has dealt with 7, 8 and
9, as addressed in the letter from Portofino Homeowners
Association, and believes 9 should not be made as a condition. She
stated she is sorry that the brick, stone and teal were removed
from the original plans, but spoke in support of staff's
recommendation regarding the project. She also spoke in support of
condition #4 regarding General Plan Consistency.
Com. Roberts stated the concept of the development is a good one
and would support the project as recommended by staff. He spoke in
support of incorporating numbers 7, 8 and 9 from the homeowners
letter into the conditions. He stated parking should remain as is,
but expressed concern about the repetitious roof lines and would
support looking at other options without major structural change.
Com. Doyle stated a good compromise has been made between Portofino
Homeowners Association and Citation. He spoke in support of the
parking as recommended by staff. He would support some change in
roof lines on lots 76 through 84, but would not hold up this
development. He also spoke in support of condition 4.
Com. Austin spoke in support of the parking as recommended by staff
and some variation in the rear elevation. She also spoke in
support of condition #4 as recommended by staff. Com. Austin
stated she would also concur with Com. Roberts regarding the roof
line change on units 76 through 84. She spoke in support of the
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project overall.
Planner Bjurman stated any change in the roof line is a structural
change and there could be changes made to the facia of the building
to meet the goals. She noted staff is concerned about structural
changes.
Chr. Mahoney spoke in support of condition 4 and the parking as
recommended by staff. He stated he would support no structural
changes to the roof lines, but would support further detailing.
Mr. Chun Pong Ng, Architect, stated more detail can be added to the
roof line without making structural changes. He pointed out that
the proposed homes are lower than the Portofino homes and will not
be seen as well as the Portofino homes.
Com. Roberts spoke in support of leaving the design as is and leave
the detail up to staff.
Com. Harris stated the main issue is the homes facing the common
area and would suggest that the applicant work this out with staff.
Planner Bjurman addressed the units facing the Northpoint homes
with regards to the rear elevations of the proposed homes.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Austin moved to recommend granting a Negative
Declaration
Com. Doyle
Passed 5-0
Com. Harris moved to approve 8-U-94 subject to the
findings and subconclusions of the hearing with the
additional condition to possibly add more variation on
the rear elevation in conjunction with staff and the
architect on units 76 through 84.
Com. Doyle
Passed 5-0
Com. Austin
findings and
Com. Harris
Passed
moved to approve 6-TM-94 subject to the
subconclusions of the hearing.
5-0
3.
Application No(s):
Applicant:
Location:
81,165 and 23-EA-94
City of Cupertino
Citywide
Amending various sections of Chapter 19.56, General Commercial
Zones, of Cupertino Municipal Code.
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staff Presentation: Planning Director Cowan presented the staff
report and noted the purpose of the amendment of the General
Commercial Zoning District is for streamlining and clarification.
He stated the commissioners do not have to make any decisions at
this hearing, but he would like comments. Mr. Cowan stated he had
a brief session with Mr. John stratton, Executive Director of the
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cowan reviewed section 19.56.030
Permi tted Uses. He noted if the use meets the performance
standards they should be allowed. He presented a matrix "Rationale
for elimination of lJse Permit Control for Various Land Use
Activities", and reviewed this as outlined in the staff report.
Com. Harris addressed section 19.56.030 (b), and asked will staff
consider mixed-use? Mr. Cowan stated most of the activity will
occur in a PD zone so regulations can be tailored for that
particular zone. He stated conditional use permits would be
required for convenience markets. Mr. Cowan reviewed the
definition of speciality food stores.
Regarding "Examples of Permitted lJses" (B), Com. Harris suggested
greater than 10 percent as addressed in this section.
Mr. Cowan stated the lO% relates to conventional office type
activity.
Com. Harris addressed businesses which display merchandise in an
unenclosed space. Mr. Cowan stated a pottery shop would be a good
example of this or a nursery. He stated the city does not control
kiosks. He noted the Commission should also discuss control over
the amount of merchandise being displayed.
Com. Roberts stated it is a good idea to streamline the ordinance
and make it more flexible. He stated the idea of a performance
based standard is good. He asked if it is difficult to stipulate
the performance standards in a way that neighboring residents feel
it protects their interest. He addressed the matrix as reviewed by
Mr. Cowan earlier, and noted some of the controversies relate to
noise and air quality which are hard to measure.
Planning Director Cowan stated dry cleaners are regulated by the
Regional Air Quality Board to determine if the chemicals used are
hazardous. He stated if it meets both the Air Quality regulations
and the Fire District's regulations, the question is why does the
city need to look at this issue? with regards to noise, Mr. Cowan
stated there may be a need to augment the current noise ordinance.
He reviewed the noise standards as outlined in section 19.56.060.
He noted noise is difficult to control, so regulations need to be
built into the project.
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Com. Roberts stated in order to deal with noise they need to
address design standards. Mr. Cowan stated the noise standard
section in the report deals with this. He noted there may be a way
to have design standards for noise that would enable an applicant
to go forward without the requirement of a lJse Permit.
Com. Doyle stated he agrees that there should be some way of
measuring noise. He asked if other communi ties are using this
approach? He also addressed the nuisance factors.
Mr. Cowan stated staff could do a survey with the Santa Clara
County cities. Regarding the nuisance factors, Mr. Cowan stated
these are issues that are repeated when activities are proposed.
Mr. Cowan stated if a person meets the performance standards they
may receive a permit and proceed, if they don't meet the standards
they must apply for a conditional use permit.
Com. Austin stated that security should be addressed.
asked about dust and toxics and how these are measured.
stated there are a number of public agencies that deal
She also
Mr. Cowan
with this.
Com. Austin addressed the letter from the Chamber and asked will
they be involved? Mr. Cowan stated he will meet with the Executive
Board.
Chr. Mahoney stated this is a step in the right direction, but some
standards may be hard to implement.
Com. Harris suggested not changing all zoning districts at this
time until they see if this works.
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Harris moved to continue this item to October 24,
1994.
Com. Roberts
Passed 5-0
MOTION:
4.
Application No(s):
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Location:
81,163 and 24-EA-94
city of Cupertino
Various
citywide
Amendment to Title 19, Zoning, of the Cupertino Municipal Code
requiring adequate areas for collecting and loading recyclable
materials in development projects.
staff Presentation: Associate Planner Jung presented the staff
report noting this ordinance was a result of a recently adopted
state law. He noted staff has proposed a local ordinance that
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basically contains the state requirements as well as other
provisions addressing local concerns. He noted the city format
consists of two parts: 1) An ordinance that requires a recycling
area for certain type of development projects; and 2) design
guidelines that help determine the design, construction, location
and accessibility of recycling areas. Mr. Jung reviewed the main
features of the recycling ordinance as listed in the staff report.
Associate Planner Jung reviewed the design guidelines:
1. Recycling areas compatible with nearby structures.
2. Recycling areas shall not conflict with regulations related to
the fire building access, transportation or safety.
3. Recycling areas should be sufficient in capacity, the number
and distribution within a development project to adequately
serve the recycling and trash needs.
4. Look at minimum interior space requirements for trash and
recycling enclosures.
Mr. Jung presented and reviewed Table A "Minimum Interior space
Requirements for Recycling and Trash Enclosures" as outlined in the
staff report. He stated staff recommends a Negative Declaration
and approval of the ordinance and design guidelines.
Corn. Doyle asked about flexibility in the minimum interior space
and in the ordinance.
Mr. Jung stated state law does not specify dimensions for the
enclosure itself, but staff proposed the dimensions in this
ordinance. He stated in talking to other agencies regarding
dimensions, they found it helpful to specify the dimensions. Mr.
Jung reviewed the variables which are involved in the specific size
and noted Table A requires the minimum. He noted the design
guidelines will address the screening of the enclosures.
In response to Corn. Roberts' question, Mr. Jung stated this is a
performance based standard. He also noted the minimum interior
space required was worked out in conjunction with Los Altos
Garbage. He noted this ordinance applies specifically to private
recycling areas for a particular business or group of businesses in
a development project. He stated it also applies to commercial
establishments, and existing operations are grandfathered in.
Corn. Roberts stated that protection against Non-Point Source
Pollution has not been addressed.
ci ty Planner Wordell stated staff is working through non-point
source pollution requirements from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board, one of which requires that trash enclosures have a
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roof. She noted they are working on how to implement these
regulations.
Com. Roberts expressed concern about liquids being poured down
drains. Mr. Jung stated all containers used will have lids.
Com. Harris addressed Table A and noted this is very specific, and
only based on what is used today. She suggested the table be
broader. She asked had any consideration been given to the types
of items which should be recycled?
Mr. Jung stated recycling technology is constantly changing and it
depends on what the market demands. He noted for Commercial and
other non-residential areas there is not the same range of options
that single family homes have. He pointed out that recycling is a
volunteer effort with certain economic incentives. He noted some
major companies in town are involved heavily in recycling.
Chr. Mahoney opened the public hearing.
Mr. Michael Bruner, ll44 Debryshire Dr., stated recycling areas
should be required, but the minimum interior space requirement
should be eliminated. He noted people should also be able to see
the recycling bins so they will use them.
Chr. Mahoney closed the public hearing.
Com. Austin spoke in favor of the ordinance as proposed by staff.
Com. Doyle spoke in favor of the ordinance, but expressed concern
about the minimum interior space requirements.
Associate Planner Jung stated the minimum space requirements are
built on a specific model.
City Planner Wordell stated the minimum space requirements can be
guidelines. Associate Planner Jung concurred.
Com. Doyle spoke in support of more flexibility.
Com. Roberts also spoke in support of more flexibility and to work
towards a performance standard.
Chr. Mahoney suggested saying "adequate space" in Table A. Mr.
Jung stated the ordinance does address this.
Com. Roberts suggested modifying (H) of
resolution. This represents an approach to
space requirements for a combination of
section I, in the
satisfy the interior
recycling and trash
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enclosure, but the applicant may demonstrate that an alternative
scheme may serve the purpose as well.
Com. Harris addressed section 1 (F) in the resolution and would
like the word "directional" inserted before "sign". She also
suggested eliminating section (a) under section I Findings. She
stated she is uncomfortable with this. She also believes that
Table A is too prescriptive and the minimum interior space
requirements should be guidelines only.
Chr. Mahoney stated that Table A should be guidelines as it is too
prescriptive. He stated he is concerned about anything in the
ordinance which is designed around Los Altos Garbage, because the
City may change garbage companies in the future.
There was a consensus of the Commission that Table A should be
guidelines.
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
MOTION:
SECOND:
VOTE:
Com. Harris moved to recommend approving a Negative
Declaration
Com. Austin
Passed 5-0
Com. Roberts moved to approve 81,163 subject to the
findings and subconclusions of the hearing with the
following modifications: 1) omit (a) in section I
Findings; 2) section I: Guidelines for all development
projects, add the word "Directional" before "sign"; 3)
section I, (H) to read "Table A presents an example for
satisfying the interior space requirements for a
combination recycling and trash area enclosure. The
applicant may propose alternative solutions based on the
circumstances of the project."; 4) Table A, wording
changes to be guidelines and recommendations.
Com. Austin
Passed 5-0
OLD BUSINESS
5. Report to city Council:
Application NO(S):
Applicant:
Location:
81,l56 and 9-EA-94
City of Cupertino
Citywide
Amending various sections of Chapter 19.40, Residential
Hillside Zones, of the cupertino Municipal Code, including
regulations for flat yard area, second story off-sets and
house size.
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Application No(s):
Applicant:
Location:
l-Z-94 and 2-EA-94
city of Cupertino
Citywide
REZONING various hillside properties encompassing 185 net
acres in the Regnart Canyon Area.
Staff Presentation: Planner Robillard presented the staff report
noting that after the Planning commission made their
recommendations to the City Council regarding the above
applications there was concern expressed about the keeping of
animals. He stated after the Council heard testimony they directed
the residents to meet and propose regulations for the keeping of
animals and to look at the house size requirements. Planner
Robillard stated there are four issues: 1) Keeping of animals; 2)
Commercial agricultural uses; 3) House size; and 4) Second story
off-sets.
1) Keeping of animals It was the Regnart Canyon Delegates
proposal to have four horses for the first acre and two horses for
each additional acre after that. Planner Robillard reviewed
Exhibit A in the staff report outlining the number of large animals
allowed in Regnart Canyon. He stated Jeffery Rodrigues, Evergreen
Resource Conservation District, confirmed that allowing too many
large animals in the hillside areas may cause environmental
problems such as erosion and degrade surface water quality. staff
recommends that the RHS ordinance stay as is with regards to the
keeping of large animals.
Planner Robillard stated with regards to the keeping of dogs, the
Regnart Canyon Delegates proposed 2 dogs for the first acre and 1
additional dog for each acre after that and staff concur.
2) Commercial agricultural uses This is a conditionally
permitted use and staff recommends that it remains to guard against
over commercialization of a residential area. He stated a
conditional use permit would be required for a kennel, tree farm,
etc.
3) House size based on the lot size and slope - The Regnart Canyon
Delegates liked the sliding scale developed previously, but have
concerns about the house size cap and the slope adjustment formula.
They felt both should be eliminated. Staff had previously
recommended against the slope adjustment formula due to increased
burden on property owners to determine what size of house property
owners can build. Planner Robillard addressed Exhibit C in the
staff report noting this formula creates a curve which would
requiire a person with a large lot to have a smaller house than a
person with a smaller lot. He noted it was Com. Roberts suggestion
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to develop a linear approach in order to eliminate the curve.
4) Second story off-sets - Staff recommended previously, and the
planning commission concurred, that 75% of the downhill second
story setback be off-set 10ft. from the first story wall plain.
The Regnart Canyon Delegates proposed 50%, staff feels it is
important to maintain 75% in order to uphold the General Plan
policies regarding reducing bulk and mass and stepping houses up
the hillside.
Corn. Roberts questioned the number of horses and dogs allowed?
Planner Robillard stated the existing RHS Ordinace allows one horse
for the first 40,000 sq. ft. and one additional horse for each
additional 20,000 sq. ft.
Mr. Mike Bruner, 1144 Derbeyshire, stated he does not believe that
a cap of 5,000 sq. ft. is appropriate for house size as it is more
of a design issue. He noted the 6500 sq. ft. cap which was
previously in the ordinance was more acceptable.
Planner Robillard outlined the number of household pets allowed in
the RHS ordinance, as outlined in the staff report.
Corn. Harris spoke in support of the Saratoga Model for the keeping
of horses and would agree that the number of dogs allowed should
not be increased. She stated she supports the original wording
regarding household pets and also spoke in support of the
conditionally permitted agricultural use. Corn. Harris spoke in
support of the new proposed slope formula. She stated a cap of
5,000 sq. ft. is acceptable, but if a property owner has 5 acres or
more, 6500 sq. ft. house would be acceptable.
Com. Roberts spoke in support of the 5,000 sq. ft. house size cap
as well as the new slope formula proposed. He also spoke in favor
of the Saratoga Model for the keeping of horses, but expressed
concern about the number of pets allowed. He stated that there
should be a cap on the number of dogs or cats as they can have an
adverse impact on wildlife.
Corn. Doyle spoke in support of the Saratoga Model and the number of
household pets should be kept to a maximum of four per household.
He suggested adopting the Rl guidelines into the RHS Ordinance. He
stated he is opposed to the 5,000 sq. ft. cap on house size and
believes it is a design issue but favored of the 6500 sq. ft. cap.
He noted the second story off-set, as proposed by staff, is
acceptable.
Corn. Austin spoke in support of the conditionally permitted
agricultural use and the slope chart proposed. She noted no more
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than 93 horses should
to a maximum of four.
cap for house size.
be allowed and household pets should be kept
She also spoke in support of a 5000 sq. ft.
Chr. Mahoney spoke in support of the Saratoga Model for keeping
large animals, and the requirement for four household pets is
acceptable. He also spoke in support of the second story off-sets,
as proposed by staff and the conditionally permitted agricultural
use. Chr. Mahoney also spoke in favor of the 6500 sq. ft. cap on
house size.
The commission discussed the cap on house size and the slope chart
proposed by staff. There was a 4-1 vote (Doyle No) that at one
acre there should be a cap of 5,000 sq. ft. on house size.
Mr. Cowan stated the Planning commission's recommendation to the
ci ty Council was to have a two factor formula: 1) size of
property; and 2) slope steepness. He stated it IS staff's
recommendation to avoid the slope steepness angle, because it adds
more complexity to the issue.
Com. Roberts and Com. Austin spoke in favor of the 5,000 sq. ft.
cap for all homes in the hillsides. Coms. Harris, Mahoney and
Doyle stated they would like more information on a cap of 5,000 sq.
ft. for properties which are 1 acre and a 6500 sq. ft. cap on lots
over 5 acres.
SECOND:
VOTE:
NOES:
Com. Harris moved to continue this item to the
October lO, 1994 to receive more information
and slope formula issues.
Com. Doyle
Passed
Cams. Austin, Roberts
meeting of
on the cap
MOTION:
3-2
REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION - None
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMuNITY DEVELOPMENT - None
DISCUSSION OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS - None