HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/1992APPROVED
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, April 8,1992,7:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
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1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Noel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Chairman Noel and Commissioners Comiso, Pahl, Ellinger, Jones, Stutz
Absent: Cheng
Staff: Linda Niles, Town Planner; Joyce Reiter, Interim Planning Secretary
2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
` There were no presentations from the floor.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Hearing Items
3.1 LANDS OF GARRETTSON, 14495 Miranda Road: A request for a Site
Development Permit for a minor Addition
3.2 LANDS OF MIGLIOZZI, 25119 Tepa Way: A request for a Site
Development Permit for a minor Addition
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Stutz, seconded by Comiso and
passed to approve the public hearing items as submitted.
AYES: Chairman Noel and Commissioners Comiso, Pahl, Ellinger, Jones, Stutz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cheng
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1 LANDS OF TAN, 26872 Almaden Court: A request for a Conditional
Development permit for an Addition
Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED
April 8, 1992
Page 2
This item has been continued to the meeting of May 6th for verification of
maximum height and review of the surveys submitted.
Commissioner Pahl expressed concern regarding clarification of measurements of
the maximum 35' from highest peak to lowest grade; measurement appears to be
over the maximum height allowed. Commissioner Pahl noted that the
measurements were 36' - 36' 6" from peak to grade as he measured them on the
plans.
Dave Perng, Architect noted that the land surveyor's measurements showed that
the height would be under 35'.
Commissioner Ellinger scaled the heights on the drawings at 36' 3" and 35' 3".
Measurements on the document were not consistent with those on the plans.
Commissioner Ellinger questioned whether or not the foundation was at natural
grade.
Mr. Perng noted that the foundation was a raised floor foundation with crawl space.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Glen Reed, resident at 26295 Taaffe would like to know where property boundaries
are. He thought that the former land surveyor did not complete the survey.
Commissioner Pahl suggested measurement be done again by a land surveyor and
presented to the Commission.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Pahl would like report of height measurements sent back to have
correct drawings and verification of the height from natural grade to top of peak
done.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Pahl, seconded by Comiso and
passed by consensus to continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting of
May 13, 1992.
AYES: Chairman Noel and Commissioners Comiso, Pahl, Ellinger, Jones, Stutz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cheng
4.2 LANDS OF BYERS, 12997 Cortez Lane: A request for a Site Development
f. Permit for an Addition and Remodel of a Deck
�r Commissioner Pahl stepped down from hearing this item.
Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED
April 8, 1992
Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. Byers were present. No testimony.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Jones and
passed by consensus to approve this item with conditions of staff.
AYES: Chairman Noel and Commissioners Comiso, Ellinger, Jones, Stutz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cheng
ABSTAIN: Pahl
4.3. LANDS OF COLE, 12795 Viscaino Road: A request for a Site Development
Permit for a minor Addition and Remodel
The Public Hearing was open.
Peyton Cole, applicant was present.
Commissioner Ellinger expressed concern that the eucalyptus trees may be a fire
hazard and could cause pathway damage. He suggested that the applicant consider
trimming them or removing them.
Commissioner Comiso noted that the MDA and MFA numbers on the Staff Report
and the applicant's plan do not match.
Linda Niles explained that the numbers are recalculated by staff using a plenimeter
and then are corrected in the Staff Report. Using the plenimeter accomplishes a
higher degree of accuracy.
Commissioner Jones noted that the numbers on the microfilm and the plan should
match the Staff Report.
Commissioner Comiso noted that prior to microfilm, the plans must be changed to
accurate measurements. The Commission agreed to allow Mr. Cole to correct the
numbers in redline on the plans.
Mr. Cole agreed to Commissioners' requirements and to all recommended
conditions of approval.
Commissioners Comiso and Jones requested that the front sheet be corrected and
attached before the plans are microfilmed and after approval and clarification of
MDA and MFA, slope percentage and LUF numbers.
The Public Hearing was Closed.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Comiso, seconded by Stutz and
passed to approve this item with the above requirements and attached conditions.
Planning Commission Minutes APPROVED
April 8, 1992
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�b/ AYES: Chairman Noel and Commissioners Cheng, Comiso, Pahl, Jones, Stutz
NOES: None
5. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
6. OLD BUSINESS
No old business.
7. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 25, 1992
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Stutz, seconded by Comiso and
passed to approve the minutes with the following corrections: page 7, Lands of
Yung, following "The Public Hearing was closed.", first sentence should read:
"Commissioner Stutz noted that she liked the house design but it was a two story
house on a ridge line. Secondly the proposal of painting the new portion a light
color while leaving the original house dark brown would be unattractive."
8. REPORT FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1992
F.1 Commissioner Pahl suggested an item for discussion at the City Council
joint meeting: The method of compensation of the Planning
Commissioners.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Pahl, seconded by Stutz and
passed by consensus to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Reiter
Interim Planning Secretary