My Saratoga Experience

In 2018, I chaired the Planning Commission study session to update Saratoga’s Land Use Element; the central framework for development in our City.

I have worked with all Saratoga neighborhoods for a decade, and understand their unique characteristics.

With my professional background in architecture and 10 years of Planning Commission experience, I am uniquely qualified, to direct the Land Use policy.

Traffic safety is an important component of the Circulation Element. In 2018, I chaired the joint study session between the Planning Commission and the Traffic Safety Commission. 

This Element addresses the transportation requirements of the Land Use Element. The Circulation Element guides development of various modes of transportation, including bikes, pedestrian and motor vehicles, in the city.

The Housing Element is updated every 8 years. Regional and state agencies set future housing needs of our city based on their judgments from afar. 

As a Planning Commissioner, I participated in updating the current Housing Element. I contributed in multiple in-depth study sessions and workshops, aimed at determining ways to provide more housing as per state requirements -- these are forced upon us.  I strived to minimize its impact on the character of our existing neighborhoods and I am ready to safeguard Saratoga's interests.

This is coming up soon for the next update, and it will affect Saratoga significantly.

Saratogans cherish their open spaces. These two Elements identify existing open space and natural resources within the community, and set goals and policies for their preservation.  

I chaired a study session in 2018 between the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Noise Element identifies and characterizes the different noise levels in our environment. To preserve our quiet residential environment, we need to keep noise pollution under control. 

Noise Element was revised with public input in various study sessions. I also worked on Noise requirements for our Village: to balance the needs of its residents and businesses. 

My goal, then and now, is to maintain peace and quiet in our neighborhoods. 

The Safety Element is about planning for all eventualities. We live in an area where hazards are common, such as geologic dangers, floods, and wildfires. We take our infrastructure for granted, and any event can be very costly and profoundly disruptive. 

I chaired a Planning Commission study session and a public meeting in 2013 to discuss potential hazards, emergency preparedness and disaster planning.