Saratoga public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library & Public Art Commission
The Library & Community Engagement Commission is meeting to finalize its 2022 Work Plan. The body will also review its meeting schedule for the upcoming year and receive reports from various library organizations.
- Finalization of the proposed 2022 Work Plan
- Review of the upcoming year's meeting schedule
- Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
Library & Public Art Commission
The Library & Community Engagement Commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair for the October 2021 through September 2022 term. The body will also discuss potential efforts to include in the 2022 Work Plan.
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion of 2022 Work Plan
- Approval of August 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Library & Public Art Commission
The Library & Community Engagement Commission will receive reports from the Teen Advisory Board, the County Library District, and the Saratoga Community Library. The body will also discuss potential efforts for the 2022 Work Plan and decide whether to reschedule or cancel the October 2021 meeting.
- Brainstorming for the 2022 Work Plan
- Decision to reschedule or cancel the October 2021 meeting
- Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes
Library & Public Art Commission
The Library & Community Engagement Commission will receive reports from library partners and the Teen Advisory Board. The body is deciding whether to participate in two upcoming local events.
- Participation in Community Harvest at Saratoga Heritage Orchard on June 19, 2021
- Participation in Saratoga Movie Nights at El Quito Park on July 16 and August 20
- Approval of April 12, 2021 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to hold public hearings on two property applications on Cox Avenue. The body will consider appeals and requests regarding the removal of protected trees and the construction of a new single-family home.
- Appeal APTR21-0001: Request to remove one Tristaniopsis laurina tree at 18532 Cox Ave
- Application ADR21-0004/ARB21-0011: Design Review for a 3,537 square foot one-story home at 18580 Cox Avenue
- Proposed removal of five protected trees at 18580 Cox Avenue
- Update on the April 20, 2021 House Family Vineyard Study Session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a special site visit meeting to gather facts on two residential applications. No formal votes or motions will be taken during this meeting.
- Appeal of permit denial for removal of one Tristaniopsis laurina tree at 18532 Cox Ave
- Design Review for a new 3,537 square foot one-story home at 18580 Cox Avenue
- Proposed removal of five protected trees at 18580 Cox Avenue
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is conducting a fact-finding site visit regarding the House Family Vineyards project located at Old Oak Way. This meeting is intended for members to observe the property and ask questions prior to a formal public hearing.
- Site visit for PCUP18-0003/GEO19-00023/ARB19-00019/ENV20-0001 at Old Oak Way (503-15-079 & 503-15-080), House Family Vineyards
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a study session focused on House Family Vineyards. The session includes a review of the scope of operations and site development plans.
- House Family Vineyards scope of operations
- House Family Vineyards site development plans
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several development applications via teleconference. Items include a parcel subdivision, two new single-family home projects, and requests for height and slope variances.
- Tentative Map approval to subdivide 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots
- Design Review for a new 6,621 square foot home and 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit at 14920 Sobey Road
- Design Review and height/slope variances for a new 2,652 square foot home at 15451 Bohlman Road
- Removal of eight protected trees at 14920 Sobey Road
- Removal of three protected trees at 15451 Bohlman Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss the 2021 Work Plan. This meeting is being conducted entirely via teleconference.
- Planning Commission 2021 Work Plan
Library & Public Art Commission
The Library & Community Engagement Commission will meet via teleconference to receive reports from various library and city entities. The body will also review an informational presentation regarding the Housing Element Update.
- Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Informational presentation on the Housing Element Update
- Saratoga Teen Advisory Board report
- Santa Clara County Library District report
- Saratoga Community Library report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to discuss a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit. The body will consider whether to allow retail beer and wine sales at an existing gasoline service station.
- Public hearing for Application PCUP20-0004: modification of Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine retail sales at 14395 Big Basin Way
- Proposed Resolution No. 21-004 to approve a sign program for 14395 Big Basin Way
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is conducting a fact-finding site visit for a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant seeks to allow beer and wine retail sales at an existing gasoline service station. No formal votes or motions will be taken during this meeting.
- Application PCUP20-0004: Request for beer and wine retail sales at 14395 Big Basin Way
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a modification to an existing sign program for retail and office buildings. Additionally, they will review a request to subdivide a parcel on Herriman Avenue and a design review for a new single-family home on Saratoga-Los Gatos Road.
- Sign program modification at 12029 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road
- Tentative Map subdivision of 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots
- Design review for a new 5,164 square foot residence at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting for site visits to conduct fact-finding for three pending applications. No formal votes or motions will be taken during these visits.
- Modification to an existing sign program at 12029 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road
- Tentative Map approval to subdivide 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots
- Design Review for a new 5,164 square foot two-story residence at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road
Library & Public Art Commission
The Commission will review and approve previous meeting minutes from December 2020 and January 2021. Members will also review applications for the Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project to recommend up to three designs to the Public Art Committee.
- Review and approval of December 22, 2020, and January 19, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project applications
Planning Commission
The Saratoga Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 13, 2021, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.