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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2013Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 Minutes of a Regular Meeting Town of Los Altos Hills PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, April 04, 2013, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Commissioner Abraham, Commissioner Couperus, Commissioner Mandle, Chair Partridge, Commissioner Tankha Staff: Debbie Pedro, Planning Director; Richard Chiu, Public Works Director; Brian Froelich, Associate Planner; Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner; Jaime McAvoy, Planning Secretary 2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR There were no presentations from the floor. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 LANDS OF VAHDAT; 26520 Purissima Road; File #253-12-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a 9,046 square foot two story new residence with a 1,188 square foot basement (maximum height 27') a 945 square foot single story detached secondary dwelling unit (maximum height 15') and a 828 square foot swimming pool. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) & (e) (staff-Nicole Horvitz). Assistant Planner Nicole Horvitz presented staff report, while Public Works Director Richard Chiu explained the applicant's drainage plans. The Commission asked questions of staff. Chair Partridge opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Applicant Armin Vahdat spoke on behalf of his project. Representative Mark Blackman answered questions posed by Commission. Pete Carlino, Lea and Braze Engineering, Hayward, spoke on behalf of the applicant's drainage plans. Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 Commissioner Couperus expressed concern over the removal of all trees from the property. George Kirkpatrick, Los Altos Hills, voiced his opposition to the size of the project and concerns over flooding. Samuel Broydo, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of the project. Debarag Banerjee, Los Altos Hills, spoke in opposition of the project and requested the applicant move the master suite and playroom to the southwest corner of the residence so it does not block his view. Bishakha Banerjee, Los Altos Hills, spoke in opposition of the project, requested the applicant relocate the master suite and playroom as it obstructs her view. Rajiv Patel, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of the project. Hassan Sharkernia, Los Altos Hills, stated he has no issues with the house itself, but voiced concern with drainage issues. Roger Barkoff, Los Altos Hills, rescinded his signature on the petition, and spoke in support of the project. Applicant provided a closing statement. The Commission asked Mr. Vahdat and Mr. Blackman to respond to the request to relocate the master bedroom. They stated they would provide adequate screening, and would look into lowering the height of the chimney. Chair Partridge closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commission discussion ensued. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Abraham, seconded by Commissioner Couperus and passed unanimously to approve a request for a Site Development Permit for a 9,046 square foot two story new residence with a 1,188 square foot basement (maximum height 27') a 945 square foot single story detached secondary dwelling unit (maximum height 15') and a 828 square foot swimming pool, with the added driveway condition. The applicant shall also provide their landscape screening plans no later than 90 days after the rough framing inspection. Chair Partridge called for a recess at 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:51 p.m. Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 3.2 LANDS OF BOCK, 12403 Hilltop Drive; File #276-12-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 5,592 square foot two story residence with an attached four (4) car garage, 3,425 square foot basement, and a 1,200 square foot swimming pool. (Maximum building height: 27') CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a)&(e) (staff-Brian Froelich). CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 12, 2013 FAST-TRACK HEARING. Associate Planner Brian Froelich presented the staff report. The Commission asked questions of staff. Chair Partridge opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Applicant Laszlo Bock spoke on behalf of the project. Architect Brian Peters spoke on behalf of the project. The Commission asked questions of the applicant and the architect. Annette Boyenga, Los Altos Hills, expressed concerns over construction and the use of the common driveway. Representative Mark Blackman spoke in response to Ms. Boyenga’s concerns. Applicants offered to re-surface the common driveway and stated that no parking will occur off site. Donna Gorzynski, Los Altos Hills, stated her opposition to the project. She requested the second story element be moved to another part of the house as her view would be obstructed. Nir Zuk, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of the project, and opposed moving the second story element. Benjamin Gikis, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of the project. Joanne Morris, Los Altos Hills, spoke opposition of the project. Eric Boyenga, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of the project Anka Margaretic, Los Altos Hills, spoke in opposition of the project. Donna Gorzynki, Los Altos Hills, was granted more time to speak. Mr. Bock and Mr. Blackman provided closing statements and responded to questions from the Commission. Chair Partridge closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 Commission discussion ensued. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Abraham moved to approve a request for a Site Development Permit for a new 5,592 square foot two story residence with an attached four (4) car garage, 3,425 square foot basement, and a 1,200 square foot swimming pool. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Couperus. AYES: Commissioner Abraham, Commissioner Couperus, Commissioner Mandle, Commissioner Tankha NOES: Chair Partridge ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION CARRIED. 3.3 LANDS OF PURISSIMA HILLS WATER DISTRICT (APPLICANT: T- MOBILE); 12863 La Cresta Drive, File #284-12-CUP; a request for a Conditional Use Permit renewal for an existing/previously approved wireless communications facility and modifications to the ground equipment. CEQA review: exempt per 15301 (a) (Staff-Nicole Horvitz). Assistant Planner Nicole Horvitz presented the staff report. Chair Partridge noted a correction to the staff report. Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Abraham suggested new wording for Item 9, and that language used on previous cell site requests be added to Item 10. Chair Partridge opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Alex Morin, T-Mobile Representative, stated that he agrees to the conditions set by the Commission. Chair Partridge closed the PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Couperus, seconded by Comissioner Abraham and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a request for a Conditional Use Permit renewal for an existing/previously approved wireless communications facility and modifications to the ground equipment, and to include the amended wording for Conditions 9 and 10. Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 3.4 AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY". (Section 10-1.202 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code) In accordance with Fair Housing Law, amendment of the definition of "family" is necessary so that there is no distinguishing between related and unrelated individuals and does not impose a numerical limit on the number of persons in a family. The proposed ordinance amendment has been deemed to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (staff- Brian Froelich). Associate Planner Brian Froelich presented the staff report. Chair Partridge opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Seeing no one wishing to speak Chair Partridge closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commission discussion ensued. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Mandle, seconded by Commissioner Tankha and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve an amendment of the definition of "family" in Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. 3.5 AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE R-A (RESIDENTIAL - AGRICULTURAL) ZONING DISTRICT AS AN ACCESSORY USE. (Section 10-1.702 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code) In accordance with Senate Bill 2, jurisdictions are required to regulate transitional and supportive housing as a type of residential use subject only to those restrictions that apply to that type of residential use in the same zone. Transitional and supportive housing of up to six (6) persons per parcel would be a permitted accessory use in the R-A zone. The proposed ordinance amendment has been deemed to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15301 and 15303(a) of the CEQA Guidelines (staff- Brian Froelich). Associate Planner Brian Froelich presented the staff report. Chair Partridge opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Partridge closed the PUBLIC HEARING. Commission discussion ensued. Commissioner Mandle noted a correction in the wording of the proposed amendment. Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Mandle, seconded by Commissioner Abraham and passed unanimously to forward a recommendation to the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include Transitional and Supportive Housing in the R-A (Residential- Agricultural) Zoning District as an accessory use. 4. OLD BUSINESS - none 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Letter of Support for submitting a grant application to SCVWD for the Purissima Creek Restoration Project at O'Keefe Preserve. Planning Director Debbie Pedro presented background on the grant application and the need for the letter of support. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Moved by Commissioner Abraham, seconded by Commissioner Mandle and passed unanimously to approve the letter of support as written. 5.2 CalTrans I-280/Page Mill Road Signalization Project Public Works Director Richard Chiu and Kjell Karlsson, Chair of the Traffic Safety Committee, presented the CalTrans proposal to the Commission. Commission discussion ensued. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Abraham, seconded by Commissioner Couperus, and passed unanimously to recommend that the City Council wait for more information, and suggested a public hearing with Town-wide notification, before making a decision. 6. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 6.1 Planning Commission Representative for February 28 - Commissioner Tankha Commissioner Couperus reported on the City Council meeting. 6.2 Planning Commission Representative for March 21 - Commissioner Mandle 6.3 Planning Commission Representative for April 18 - Chair Partridge 6.4 Planning Commission Representative for May 16 - Commissioner Abraham Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 Approval of February 7, 2013 minutes. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Commissioner Abraham, seconded by Commissioner Mandle and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 7, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. 8. REPORTS FROM FAST TRACK MEETINGS - FEBRUARY 12, MARCH 5, MARCH 12, MARCH 19, 2013 8.1 LANDS OF KAVEH; 12815 Viscaino Road: File # 150-12-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 4,990 square foot tow story residence (Maximum height 27') with a 2,496 square foot basement, a 450 square foot swimming pool, and a new property line fence. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) & (e) (staff- Nicole Horvitz). 8.2 LANDS OF WANG AND CHI; 14130 Baleri Ranch Road: File #283-12-ZP-SD- GD; A request for a Site Development Permit to demolish the existing residence and construct a new 5,000 square foot two-story residence with an attached three (3) car garage and a 480 square foot swimming pool (Maximum building height: 25') CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) & (e) (staff- Brian Froelich). 8.3 LANDS OF MULIAWAN AND DEWI; 12234 Tepa Way: File #245-12-ZP-SD- GD; A request for a Site Development Permit to demolish the existing residence and construct a new 5,948 square foot single story residence with an attached two (2) care garage. The existing detached two (2) car garage is proposed to remain. (Maximum building height: 18') CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) (staff- Brian Froelich). 8.4 LANDS OF BOCK; 12403 Hilltop Drive: File # 276-12-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit to demolish the existing residence, swimming pool, and tennis court and construct a new 5,592 square foot two story residence with an attached four (4) car garage, 3, 425 square foot basement, and a 1,200 square foot swimming pool. (Maximum building height: 27') CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (A) & (e) (staff0 Brian Froelich). CONTINUED TO APRIL 4, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 8.5 LANDS OF WANG & MEI; 27201 Deer Springs Way: File # 279-12-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 4,482 square foot two story residence (Maximum height 28') with a 1, 167 square foot basement. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) (staff- Nicole Horvitz). Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 8.6 LANDS OF LEE LIVING TRUST; 24380 Summerhill Avenue: File # 291-12-ZP- SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 5,410 square foot two story residence (Maximum height 27') with a 2,561 square foot basement, a 486 square foot swimming pool, and a 312 square foot cabana. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) & (e) (staff-Nicole Horvitz). 8.7 LANDS OF PALOMA HILLS LIVING TRUST; 27391 Altamont Road: File # 239-12-ZP-SD-GD; a Request for a Site Development Permit to construct a new 7,754 square foot two story residence with an attached four (4) care garage, 4,197 square foot basement, attached Secondary Dwelling Unit, a 728 square foot swimming pool, and removal of one (1) 13" Oak Tree. (Maximum building height: 26') CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) & (e) (staff- Brian Froelich). 9. REPORTS FROM SITE DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS - FEBRUARY 19, FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 5, MARCH 12, MARCH 19, MARCH 26, APRIL 2, 2013 9.1 LANDS OF ANDREWS AND RUMI; 26030 Newbridge Drive: File # 288-12- ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a 965 square foot swimming pool, pool decking, and 19' x 13' x 9' trellis structure. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (e) (staff- Brian Froelich). 9.2 LANDS OF KEARNEY; 27361 Moody Road: File #221-12-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for landscape screening for a new two story residence approved at the Planning Commission meeting on February 3, 2011. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (staff- Nicole Horvitz). 9.3 LANDS OF PEARSON; 26031 Silent Hills Lane: File #274-12-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a landscape screening plan for a 7,957 square foot new residence and 1,321 square foot detached garage, approved on December 2, 2010. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (staff- Cynthia Richardson). 9.4 LANDS OF DUPONT; 13680 Robleda Road: File # 9-12-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a 804 square foot second-story addition and a 56 square foot first story addition (Maximum height 23'- 6") Categorical Exemption per Section 15301 (e) (1) (staff- Cynthia Richardson). 9.5 LANDS OF WEISS; 13090 Alta Lane North: File # 263-12-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for landscape screening plan for a new single story residence with a basement approved at the Fast Track meeting on August 30, 2011. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (staff-Nicole Horvitz). Approved May 9, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 4, 2013 9.6 LANDS OF CHUI; 10444 Berkshire Drive: File # 117-12-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 862 square foot swimming pool. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (e) (staff-Nicole Horvitz). 9.7 LANDS OF KUPPALI; 14414 Liddicoat Circle; File #46-13-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a hardscape modification and landscape screening plan for a 1,528 square foot major addition and remodel approved on July 3, 2007. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (Staff- Brian Froelich). 9.8 LANDS OF PRADZYNSKI; 27899 Via Ventana Way; File #42-13-ZP-SD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a landscape screening plan for a 271 square foot addition and major remodel approved on May 1, 2012. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (Staff-Brian Froelich). 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jaime L. McAvoy Jaime McAvoy Planning Secretary The minutes for the April 4, 2013 Regular Planning Commission meeting were approved on May 9, 2013.