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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2013
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 15464 Via Palomino
Property Owner: Monsef
Application #: U-13-02
The applicant requests approval of a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The applicant proposes an accessory structure of 116 square feet.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: March 22, 2013
Monte Sereno City Council
BY:Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California, to consider:
Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Monte Sereno Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.15 By Establishing The City’s Site And Architecture Commission As The Body Considering Tree Removal Permits.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: March 8, 2013
Monte Sereno City Council
BY:Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE:6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT:16161 Bachman Avenue
Property Owner: Miller
Application #: U-13-01
The applicant requests approval for a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The applicant proposes an accessory structure of 70 square feet.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: February 8, 2013
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2013
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 17970 Vineland Avenue
Property Owner: Creasman
Application #: SS-12-24 and U-12-05
The applicant requests approval for a Site Development Permit and a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The applicant proposes an accessory structure of 996 square feet. The Site Development Permit was previously reviewed and recommended for approval by the Site and Architectural Commission at their December 5, 2012 meeting.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: January 4, 2013
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2013
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 16175 Andrews Court
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
Property Owner: Pyle
Application #: TR-13-01
The applicant requests approval of a Tree Removal Permit to remove two (2) redwood trees.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: January 4, 2013
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 3500
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTE SERENO
DECLARING NOXIOUS AND DANGEROUS WEEDS AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHEREAS, certain weeds, dirt, rubbish and other hazardous material are growing, located or existing upon private property or properties, and in sidewalks, streets or alleys within the City of Monte Sereno; and
WHEREAS, said weeds are of a kind which, when mature, bear wingy or downy seeds and which attain such a large growth as to become a fire menace when dry, or which are otherwise noxious or dangerous, and which weeds are seasonal and recurrent nuisances; and
WHEREAS, said weeds, dirt, rubbish and other hazardous material constitutes a public nuisance and require the abatement thereof as provided by law,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City ofMonte Sereno, as follows:
1.That the said weeds, dirt, rubbish and other hazardous material do constitute and will continue to constitute a public nuisance and that the said public nuisance should be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 2 entitled “Weed Abatement” of Title 8 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code.
2. After the passage of this Resolution, The Fire Marshal shall cause notice of its passage to be conspicuously posted in three (3) prominent places in the City ofMonte Sereno at least ten days prior to the time fixed by the City Council for hearing objections, and which notice shall be in the form prescribed in Section 8-2.06 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code.
3. The City Council shall hear and consider all objections to the proposed destruction or removal of weeds, dirt, rubbish or other hazardous material at a public hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on the 15th day of January, 2013, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 18041Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno,California. By motion or resolution at the conclusion of said hearing the City Council shall allow or overrule any objections. If objections have not been made, or after the City Council has disposed of those made, it shall order by motion or resolution the Fire Marshal to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, dirt, rubbish or hazardous material removed as provided in Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Monte Sereno Municipal Code, and the expense thereof assessed upon the lots and lands from which, and/or in the front and rear of which, such weeds, dirt, rubbish or other hazardous material shall have been destroyed or removed, unless such nuisance be abated within thirty (30) days after the adoption of this Resolution, or within the time specified in a written agreement with the Fire Marshal, or his representatives, whichever time shall be later, by the destruction or removal of such weeds, dirt, rubbish or other hazardous material.
Regularly adopted and passed this 18th day of December, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Anstandig, Craig and Mayor Rogers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Garner and Malloy
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED: Curtis Rogers, Mayor
ATTEST: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
Dear Resident:
You are invited to participate in a public meeting to review the progress of the Highway 9 Pedestrian Safety Improvement project extending from downtownSaratogatoLos Gatos Boulevard, within the city/town limits ofSaratoga, Monte Sereno andLos Gatos. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM on November 19, 2012 (Monday) at theMonteSerenoCity Hall, located at 18041Saratoga-Los Gatos Road(atRose Avenue). Limited parking is available behind the City Hall and on nearby public streets. The meeting will be convened by the Highway 9 Ad-hoc Committee comprising two City Council members from each of the three local agencies and/or their staff. Caltrans representatives are also invited to attend this meeting.
The project will provide a paved pedestrian path along one side of theSaratoga-Los Gatos Road(the State Route 9). The project is funded with Federal grants and local funds fromSaratoga, Monte Sereno andLos Gatos. The design consultant will provide the project design details, progress to date and anticipated construction schedule of the next phases. Your comments will be most welcome at or after the meeting. Monte Sereno staff can be reached by calling (408)354-7635 or through e-mail to:mo@montesereno.org
Sincerely,
Mo Sharma
City Engineer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 18150 Bancroft Avenue
Property Owner: Norcott
Application #: U-12-04
The applicant requests a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The applicant proposes to construct two arbors of approximately 60 square feet each.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: November 9, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 18612 Decatur Road
Property Owner: Gunsagar
Application #: GUP-12-01
The applicant requests a Grading Use Permit to allow approximately 1820 cubic yards of grading associated with a previously approved Site Development Permit to construct a new residence.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. In order to bring an action in court, all administrative procedures must be followed including the need to appeal the Site and Architecture Commission’s decision within ten (10) calendar days of the date the decision was made. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: November 9, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monte Sereno will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California, to consider:
Introduction And First Reading Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Monte Sereno Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.06, Section 10.06.140 Of The Monte Sereno Municipal Code To Increase The Allowable Size Of Secondary Dwelling Units, To Eliminate Required Covered Parking Requirements And To Eliminate The Second Story Restriction.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: September 21, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 15136 Via Lomita
Property Owner: Khan
Application #: SS-12-08A/U-12-02
The applicant is requesting a Site Development Permit to construct a new two story single family home of 6,000 sq. ft, an attached secondary dwelling unit of 400 sq. ft., and two detached accessory structures of 996 sq. ft and 947 sq. ft., respectively. The applicant also includes a proposed fence and columns, of 4’6”, within the required front yard setback. The construction is being proposed on a vacant lot. The applicant also requests a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The Site Development Permit was previously reviewed and recommended for approval by the Site and Architectural Commission at their August 1, 2012 meeting.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: September 7, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
The City Council is conducting a Public Hearing to consider the following actions:
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Monte Sereno General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment and Prezoning of the site located at 18840 Saratoga Los Gatos Road; and
Adopt a General Plan Amendment adding a new land use designation (multi-family residential, 3 to 8 dwelling units per acre) to the General Plan Land Use Element. The General Plan Amendment also includes a description of the new land use and other text changes necessary for internal consistency of the document; and
Introduce and hold the first reading of an ordinance of the City of Monte Sereno amending the Monte Sereno Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 10.05, adding Section, 10.05.045 -Multi-Family Residential District; and
Introduce and hold the first reading of an ordinance of the City of Monte Sereno prezoning the property located 18840 Saratoga Los Gatos Road with the RM (3 to 8 dwelling units per acre) zoning designation.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: September 7, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: Address:15820 Viewfield Roadand15850 Viewfield Road
Property Owners: Erickson
Application #: LLA-12-01
DESCRIPTION: Consider a request for a lot line adjustment to reduce the net lot size at15850 Viewfield Roadfrom 125,936 sf. to 115,538 and to increase the net lot size at15820 Viewfield Roadfrom 43,576 sf. to 53,963 sf. Continued from the City Council Meeting of August 7, 2012.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: August 10, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: Address:15820 Viewfield Road and 15850 Viewfield Road
Property Owners: Erickson
Application #: LLA-12-01
DESCRIPTION: Consider a request for a lot line adjustment to reduce the net lot size at15850 Viewfield Roadfrom 125,936 sf. to 115,538 and to increase the net lot size at15820 Viewfield Roadfrom 43,576 sf. to 53,963 sf.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: July 27, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: 1) Adopt A Negative Declaration Of Environmental Impact For An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Monte Sereno Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.05 Of The Monte Sereno Municipal Code By Adding Section 10.05.045 To Create A Public Zoning District Within The City Of Monte Sereno
2) Adopt An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Monte Sereno Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.05 Of The Monte Sereno Municipal Code By Adding Section 10.05.045 To Create A Public Zoning District Within The City Of Monte Sereno
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk.MonteSerenoCity Hall, 18041Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno,CA95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: June 8, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT: Adopt a An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Monte Sereno Amending Title 10 Of The Monte Sereno Municipal Code By Adding Chapter 10.24 To Allow A Density Bonus Or Incentives For Certain Projects
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk.MonteSerenoCity Hall, 18041Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno,CA95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: June 8, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M Chelemengos, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TIME/DATE: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, California
SUBJECT:17827 Vineland Ave.
Property Owner: Shahabi
Application #: SS-12-12/U-12-03
The applicant requests approval for a Site Development Permit and a Use Permit to allow more than one accessory structure. The applicant proposes to construct a new accessory structure of 796 sq. ft. and remodel an existing open arbor to an enclosed accessory structure. The application also includes a proposal to remove one tree. The Site Development Permit was previously reviewed and recommended for approval by the Site and Architectural Commission at their June 6, 2012 meeting.
WARNING NOTICE:
If you challenge the above application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Monte Sereno (18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno) at, or prior to the close of hearing. Any decision by the City Council is a final decision. Any challenge in court must be commenced within 90 days of the decision as required by the California Code of Civil Procedure.
All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views thereon. For additional information or to provide written comments interested persons may contact the City Clerk, Monte Sereno City Hall, 18041 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, Telephone: 408-354-7635.
Dated: June 8, 2012
Monte Sereno City Council
BY: Andrea M. Chelemengos, City Clerk