HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 12Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: February 12, 2019
Attending: Peter Brown (chair), Nancy Couperus, Wai Lee Wong, Birgitta Indaco, Carol
Gottlieb, Vijay Chawla
Observing: Julene, Kjell Karlsson
1.Presentations from the floor
a.Carol announced a history event at the Los Altos history museum. February 17
from 12-4 pm
2.Future Dates
a.EDPC: March 12 at 5:45 pm
b.City Council: February 21. Nancy to attend.
c.Planning Commission: March 7 Carol to attend.
d.Field Trips
i.February 15 Birgitta, Carol, Peter
ii.February 22 – none
iii.March 1 – Wai Lee, Vijay, Carol
iv.March 8 – Peter, Vijay, Birgitta
e.Fast Tracks/Site Development Meeting:
i.February 19 Carol to attend
ii.February 26 Nancy to attend
iii.March 5 Peter to attend
iv.March 12 Nancy to attend
3.Old Business
a.Tree Ordinance – EDPC input delivered. With Jeremy now.
b.Outdoor Lightning – Sub-committee to continue working.
c.Fast Track Guide – Nancy gave update.
4.New Business
a.January 8, 2018 Minutes Approved
b.Triggers for New Residence Application to be Reviewed by the Planning
Commission - Nancy gave update
c.Invitation to Kjell Karlsson to become an associate member – Voted yes.
d.Presentation to City Council on EDPC – Peter received input
e.Town Hall Remodel <<I did not attend EDPC at this point.>>
5.Review of Field Trips Reports
a.January 11, 2019
a.27860 Black Mountain Road - New Residence & ADU
i.Deer families on property- fencing a concern
ii.Agricultural usuage
b.27150 Julietta Lane - Landscape Screening
i.Reduced landscape lights
ii.Use evergreen trees at front door entrance
iii.Pathway on Julietta is in question
c.27772 Lupine Road - New Residence
i.3 acre parcel with horse corral and 2 story barn
ii.Skylight on 2nd floor is too large
iii.Overlooks western neighbor and screening needed
b.January 18, 2019
a.26460 Taaffe Road - New Residence
i.Existing house on earthquake fault line so relocated back further into
hill
ii.The excavation needed is more than shown on plans.
iii.Glass garage doors
b.13816 Page Mill Road – Subdivision
i.Open flat acre for development.
ii.Matadero creek runs along one side and pathway needed
iii.Riparian zone needs protection.
c.February 1, 2019
a.0 Sherlock Road - New Residence
i.Proposed house is situated down a ravine and needs access via 2 other
property easements.
ii.Extensive retaining walls to accommodate house.
iii.Visible from houses above.
b.12165 Hilltop Drive - Landscape Screening
i.Outdoor lighting is extensive and too many.
ii.Already planted numerous oak trees on property and too close to pool
and on property line too many together.
c.24180 Dawnridge – ADU unit and detached garage
i.Access only from Dawnridge and not Princess Elleena Ct
ii.Existing carport is enclosed
iii.Large dead pine tree in front.
6.Review of Fast Tracks Meetings (Review findings & provide members not at meeting
with outcome.)
a.January 15, 2019 - none
b.January 22, 2019-24250 Hillview Rd and 14172 Amherst Ct
c.January 29, 2019 – 12430 Casa Mia Way
d.February 5, 2019- 13861 La Paloma and 13505 Burke Rd
e.February 12, 2019- 27150 Julietta Lane
7.Planning Commission Meeting Report January 22, 2019 and February 7, 2019