HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/2019Approved April 4, 2019
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Regular Planning Commission Meeting
March 7, 2019
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Town of Los Altos Hills
PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, March 7, 2019, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road, CA, 94022
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1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present:
Absent:
Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner Abraham, Chair
Mandle
Commissioner Couperus
Staff: Planning Director Suzanne Avila, Principal Planner Steve Padovan, Assistant
Planner Jeremy Loh, Assistant Planner Dylan Parker, Planning Technician Cody
Einfalt.
2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Chair Mandle opened presentations from the floor.
Elieen Gibbons, Pathways Committee, spoke of the update to the Master Path map. She
requested that the Commission put it on a future agenda to bring it closer to adoption.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chair Mandle closed presentations from the floor.
Chair Mandle asked staff for an update on the master pathway map.
Director Avila updated the Commission on the status of the Master Path map.
She stated that there are still segments of the pathway map that are under discussion by
the Pathway committee. She explained that the City Council needs to have a discussion
on the policies for annexation of pathway easements to close the missing sections
currently on the map.
Commissioner Abraham asked for clarification on the segments of the outstanding
Master Path map.
Director Avila spoke of the connection to Robleda Road, and the off-road segments of
Rhus Ridge to La Loma Drive and Dianne Drive to West Sunset.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
EX PARTE: Commissioner Smith said he spoke with no one. Commissioner Patel said
he spoke with no one. Commissioner Abraham said he spoke with Scott Stotler. Chair
Mandle said she spoke with Mr. Keyani.
3.1 LANDS OF KEYANI; 14780 MANUELLA ROAD; File #VAR19-0002; A
request for a Site Development Permit for demolition of an existing,
nonconforming carport and hardscape improvements and variance to allow
uncovered parking within setbacks; CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per
Section 15301(l)(4); (staff-Jeremy Loh).
Chair Mandle opened the PUBLIC HEARING.
Jeremy Loh, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. He explained the
history of the project and why the applicant was requesting a variance.
The Commission asked questions and received responses.
Commissioner Abraham asked for clarification on the site development
improvements that took place on the property in the past.
Director Avila explained that at the time the property was developed, there was
no Fast Track procedure in place, so the property did receive Planning
Commission approval for previous development proposals.
Mr. Loh stated that some confusion could be coming from the fact that in 1996,
when the carport was built the structure was not counted as floor area, only
development area. Today, carports are counted as floor area.
Commissioner Abraham asked for clarification on the work that was happening
in the rear yard pool area of the project
Mr. Loh explained that the applicant is reconfiguring the hardscape around the
pool and increasing the development area by roughly 250 square feet.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to the applicant.
Pedram Keyani, property owner, explained why he was requesting a variance.
He stated that his family wants to create a better looking entryway to the
property and to remove the existing carport that the neighbors do not like seeing.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to public comment.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Chair Mandle closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
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Commissioner Smith said he had no pressing issues with the proposed project
and believes the development will meet the needs of the property perfectly.
Commissioner Abraham said that he is happy with the project. He thinks that
the property will look better and the neighbors will be happy. He explained that
his one reservation is the fact that the property had received one variance after
another over the years. He does not like that the project is exceeding the
maximum development area on the lot, but he can support the project as
proposed.
Commissioner Patel said that he likes the project and he is happy with the
improvements it will bring to the neighborhood. He acknowledged that the project
was over the maximum development area allowed on the lot, but said he is happy
the project was reducing this number with the proposed work.
Chair Mandle stated her support of the project. She requested that the findings
cite “legal nonconforming structures” when referring to other encroachments into
setbacks in the neighborhood and rest of Los Altos Hills.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Abraham moved to
make the findings in Attachment 1 and approve the Site Development Permit and
Variance subject to the recommended conditions in Attachment 2 with the added
note that there are existing nonconforming structures on the property as well as in
the surrounding neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Patel.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner
Abraham, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: None
Commissioner Abraham recused himself from the next item on the agenda and stepped
down from the dais.
3.2 LANDS OF HARRIS; 12698 LA CRESTA DRIVE: File #SD18-0061 and
VAR18-0002; A request for a Site Development Permit to remodel and add 829
square feet to an existing residence with a second unit and a variance to allow for a
reduction in required parking and parking within a setback. CEQA review:
Categorical Exemption per Section 15301(e) & 15305 (staff-Dylan Parker).
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Chair Mandle opened the PUBLIC HEARING.
Dylan Parker, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. He explained the
existing site conditions and the reason why the project is requesting the variance.
He spoke of the history of the property and why development exists in the
setback.
The Commission asked questions and received responses.
Commissioner Smith asked if five parking spaces could be accommodated if the
variance was approved.
Mr. Parker said that the property can accommodate five parking spaces, but one
of them would need to be in tandem.
Director Avila said that Town code allows in tandem parking for second units.
Commissioner Patel asked if the carport could be remodeled into a garage
without a public hearing.
Director Avila said that enclosing the carport would require Planning
Commission review becuase the structure would be in the side setback.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to public.
Steve and Leslie Harris, property owners, stated that the neighbors have been
involved in the project and support the proposed work.
Michael Hennessey, project architect, explained that the proposed work does not
increase the building envelope of the structure. He shared photos with the
Commission on the existing site conditions and explained how the proposed work
would alter the subject property. He stated a major goal of the project was to
reduce the amount of development area on the property and to soften the front
yard with landscaping. He said that the two spaces in the setback would be made
of grass-crete pavers, which are more environmentally friendly for drainage and
runoff concerns. He said that the carport does not have walls to maintain the
views that are present on the site as well as for the surrounding neighbors.
Commissioner Smith asked if the applicant had considered moving the carport to
the south which would get the proposed structure out of the setback.
Mr. Hennessey said that moving the structure to the south would impair
the visual appeal of the entryway to the house and block the views from the
kitchen
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Chair Mandle asked for clarification on which views in particular would be
impacted.
Mr. Hennessey stated that moving the carport would impact the views of the bay
from the kitchen windows.
Carol Gottlieb, Environmental Design and Protection Committee, stated that
there is concern regarding the intensity of light coming from the proposed carport.
She asked if the carport needs four lights and if the fixtures could be reduced to
lower wattage bulbs. She also asked if fencing was proposed with the project. She
said that any new fencing should be moved out of the drip-line of existing trees.
Mr. Hennessey stated that the proposed fence follows the setback line and would
not cause any impact to trees on the property. He explained that if this was a
significant concern, the fence could be moved. He agreed that the lighting in the
carport could be reduced.
Commissioner Patel asked about the lumen intensity of the proposed carport
lighting.
Mr. Hennessey said that he did not have that information readily available.
Commissioner Patel said that light fixtures around 2,700 kelvin would be ideal.
Chair Mandle closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Patel said that he sees the challenge with configuring the parking
arrangement. He said that it is a good thing the next-door neighbor's home is far
away from the subject property. He said that he did not like that the carport would
be visible from the street, but he is less concerned because the carport will not
have any walls. He said that a carport with without walls will have minimum
impact to the surrounding neighborhood. He explained that he was confused
regarding the Open Space Committee's request for an open space easement on the
property. He stated that this recommendation might have the intention
of preserving the oak trees on the property and limiting new fencing, however he
does not see any large concern with the proposed plans.
Commissioner Smith asked what the Town's policy is for secondary units that
were built without permits and then made legal after the fact.
Director Avila said that the Town can assess additional fees for the permit, but
she noted that the current owners were not the people who built the illegal
unit. She said that the Harris family is only trying to rectify the situation.
Commissioner Patel asked if the development area and floor area would still be
under the maximum amounts allowed if the second unit was recognized.
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Director Avila confirmed that legalizing the second unit would not bring the
property over the maximum floor area and development area calculations.
Mr. Parker stated that the recognition of the unit by the Planning Commission
would help keep Town's records up to date.
Chair Mandle said that she is happy they are not tearing down the building and
she supports staff's recommendations. She agrees with her fellow Commissioners
that she does not support the open space easement request. She does not see any
evidence of wildlife movement in the area and the proposed fence is outside of the
setbacks.
Director Avila added that the heritage oak tree is protected by the setback as
well.
Chair Mandle said she has strong opinions against development in the setbacks
and that she has an obligation to protect the open feel of the town. she said that
the parking arrangement is being improved with the project even though it will be
seen by bystanders on the street. She stated that she did have concern that the
carport could be remodeled in the future to include walls and the Commission
would never know. She explained that Los Altos Hills is a complaint-based Town,
and if no one notifies staff the hypothetical carport with walls would never be
caught. In all, she approves of the project.
Commission discussion ensued on how to structure the motion to limit the light
intensity of the carport.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Smith moved to make
the findings in Attachment 1 and approve to Site Development Permit and
Variance for parking in the setback and reduction in required on-site parking,
subject to the recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 2 with the
added condition that the applicant work with staff to reduce the intensity of lights,
or reduce the total number of lights, in the carport with the added approval of a
single-car carport. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patel.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Abraham
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Commissioner Abraham rejoined his fellow Commissioners on the dais.
3.3 LANDS OF LGM INVESTMENTS, LLC; 12175 EDGECLIFF DRIVE: File
#SD18-0060 and VAR19-0003; A request for a Site Development Permit for an
addition and remodel of an existing residence and a variance to allow an addition
to encroach into the side setback, and a reduction in required parking. CEQA
review: Categorical Exemption per Sections 15301(e) & 15305(a) - (staff-Dylan
Parker).
Chair Mandle opened the PUBLIC HEARING.
Mr. Parker presented the staff report. He explained the history o f the project, the
scope of the proposed work, and why the applicant is seeking a variance. He
stated that the applicant is requesting a reduction in the required onsite parking.
Commissioner Smith asked if the scope of work on the project would require the
property to hook up to the sewer system.
Director Avila said that the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental
Health approved the proposed septic plans. She explained that the property does
not need to connect to the sewer system because the closest line is more than 200
feet from the property and that it would be too expensive to extend the lateral to
connect.
Mr. Parker added that the applicant is abandoning the current septic system and
building a new one.
Commissioner Abraham asked staff if the applicant was also building new
drainage fields for the new septic system.
Mr. Parker confirmed that the applicants are building a new drainage field.
Commissioner Patel asked staff if there was any discussion whether the fourth
parking space could be accommodated.
Mr. Parker said that there was a fair amount of discussion. He explained that one
of the options would be to redesign the driveway approach to incorporate a
second entrance, but staff does not approve of properties having two driveway
cuts that would require grading close to the setback line. He said that another
option would be for the property to use tandem style parking, but this method
would not provide four unobstructed sparking spaces as Town code requires. He
told the Commission that the setback lines on this lot were very difficult to work
with.
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Director Avila said that staff also did not want to put a parking space right in
front of the entrance to the residence, which limited the available space even
further.
Chair Mandle asked if there was a condition that would restrict the transparency
of the garage door windows. She was conserved about light shining through at
night.
Mr. Parker said that staff could add this requirement as a condition of approval.
Commissioner Abraham asked if the roof would be removed during the
remodel.
Mr. Parker said that the roof, exterior, and interior materials would be removed,
and the house would be reduced to a bare frame and foundation as a part of the
remodel.
Commissioner Abraham voiced concerned regarding the conservation easement.
He said that it looked very big for the property.
Mr. Parker said that the property was in a dedicated open space area as per the
Town's land use diagram, which is why staff agreed with the recommendation for
the open space easement from the Open Space Committee.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to the applicant.
Susan Boen, project designer, spoke of the history of the property and why the
applicants bought the house. She said that her team wants to improve the
property and bring it up to current building code. She said that the
existing house is located at the end of the street and surrounded heavily
by existing landscaping. She said that the proposed project would give the house a
better curb appeal in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Abraham asked if the windows in the garage doors would be
transparent.
Ms. Boen said that the garage door windows would not be transparent. She
explained that they are planned to be back-painted, which is better than frosted
glass.
Commissioner Abraham asked for the percentage of light that would be
transmitted through the glass.
Ms. Boen said that she did not have that information readily available.
Commissioner Abraham asked Ms. Boen about fire sprinklers for the house.
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Ms. Boen said that the land owners were okay with installing fire sprinklers.
Commissioner Abraham asked if the design team considered placing a parking
space next to the new stucco wall of the house.
Ms. Boen said that the design team was trying to reduce the amount of
hardscaping and increase the amount of landscaping on the property. Placing a
parking spot there would decrease landscaping and require the removal of an
existing oak tree.
Director Avila stated that in many cases, addition of another parking space would
require additional hardscaping, most likely within the setbacks.
Commissioner Abraham said that he visited the site and observed that parking
on the street will be an issue. He said that adding another parking space, even in
the setback, would be better than having people park on the street.
Director Avila said that tandem parking could work for the property, but the
Town would not recognize the spaces because they do not function independently
from one another.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to public comment.
Birgitta Indico, Environmental Design and Protection Committee, said that she
does not like the glass in the garage doors She said she would like solid panel
garage doors. She also asked the Commission for direction on how to handle this
problem due to the fact that so many new houses being built in Town are
including glass in their garage doors. She stated that the paint color of the house
looks very light and she would like to see a darker finish with a metal roof of a
matte color.
Chair Mandle closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Abraham said that the existing house is in a poor state and the
new residence will be a significant improvement to the neighborhood. He said
that he agrees with the Environmental Design and Protection Committee's
concern regarding the glass in the garage doors and the potential light pollution it
may bring. He would like the property to have four independent parking spaces
on-site, because people are more likely to park on the street than use tandem style
parking in the driveway. He said that he would strongly support putting two
uncovering parking spaces facing the stucco wall on the right side as you face the
residence from the street.
Commission discussion ensued on Commission Abraham's recommendation of
allowing parking within the setback.
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Commission Abraham said that having four unobstructed parking spaces is
crucial for this property and whatever can be done should be done.
Commissioner Patel said that this is the second project the Commission has
heard this evening with parking issues on old homes going through a remodel. He
said that he sees the Commission being very harsh on new construction and not so
hard on old homes. He thinks that the Commission should be consistent with their
decisions. He thinks projects like this are preserving past variances that should be
corrected when major site development takes place. He said that the Town is full
of old homes and he can see a lot more variance requests coming for a variety of
reasons. He said that parking is important for the Town and getting parking off
the street should be achieved at all costs. He added that the all the exterior sconce
lights on the garage should be decreased in their light intensity. He said that back -
painting the glass on the garage doors will reduce the light being omitted if done
correctly. He said that he was in favor of the open space easement on the rear of
the property.
Chair Mandle asked if Commissioner Patel knew of how to correctly back-
paint glass to reduce lighting.
Commissioner Patel said it depends on what color is applied and the thickness of
the paint layer. He said that he is not sure how to state this as a condition.
Commission discussion ensued regarding how to regulate the amount of light
coming through back-painted glass.
Chair Mandle said that she likes the project and is happy the applicant is
remodeling the house. She said that she agrees with her fellow Commissioners
that there needs to be additional parking on site even though it may not meet
Town's standards. She said that she is not in favor of adding an additional
driveway onto the property. She said that the project will be an improvement to
the neighborhood and she is happy the Town is getting an open space easement in
the back of the lot. She acknowledged that the Commission needs to find a way to
limit the light coming through the glass garage doors and said she thinks
the architects can find a way to reduce the potential light pollution. She said
that she agrees with Commissioner Patel that the wall sconces should be reduced
in their light intensity.
Director Avila mentioned that the driveway could be widened to allow for more
parking.
Chair Mandle said that the parking space gained by widening the driveway
would not be recognized by the Town due to the fact that they would be in the
setback.
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Commissioner Patel said that there is development area available on the
property, but he acknowledges that placing a space in the setback creates other
issues for the Town.
Commission discussion ensued regarding the how to get parking off the street and
onto the property.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Patel moved to make the
findings in Attachment 1 and approve the Site Development Permit and Variance
for parking in the setback and reduction in required on-site parking, subject to the
recommended conditions of approval in Attachment 2 with the added conditions
that the wall sconces on the side garage door are reduced to a lower light
intensity, that the applicant work with staff to reduce the light emanation of the
garage doors to five percent by back-painting the glass correctly, and to add a
fourth parking spot in the side yard setback. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Abraham.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner
Abraham, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: None
3.4 LANDS OF HO; 10842 WEST LOYOLA DRIVE; File #117-16-ZP-SD-CDP;
A request for a Conditional Development Permit and Site Development Permit
for a new 4,468 square foot, two-story single-family residence with a 1,474
square foot basement and attached three-car garage on a one-acre lot. The
request also includes the removal of one heritage oak tree and a grading
exception for exceeding fill for a portion of the finished floor of the residence
and garage and for a portion of the back-up area in front of the garage; CEQA
review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(a); (staff-Steve Padovan).
Chair Mandle opened the PUBLIC HEARING.
Steve Padovan, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. He explained the
existing site conditions and the visual impact the new residence would have on
the surrounding neighbors. He said that there is a existing oak tree on the property
that has grown with a lean that the applicant is requesting to remove. He
explained that staff is requesting a replacement tree for this removal. He said that
the only public comment he received stated that the proposed house was too large
for the size of the lot.
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Commissioner Patel asked about a pathway easement on the property.
Mr. Padovan said that there are no pathways proposed because the land was
annexed after the Master Path map was adopted and there are no pathways shown
on the map for this area.
Commissioner Smith asked for the extent of grading proposed and the steepness
of the driveway and the basement.
Mr. Padovan said most of the grading was for the basement and the fill would be
kept on site.
Chair Mandle opened the floor to the applicant.
Scott Stotler, project designer, said that this was a difficult site due to the
steepness of the lot. He stated that the slope reaches 35% in some areas. He said
that the house has complied with all of the requirements of the Town, but the Lot
Unit Factor (LUF) triggered a Planning Commission hearing. He said that the site
has over 40 oak trees and it is very heavily vegetated.
Commissioner Abraham asked for more clarification on the open space
easement request.
Mr. Stotler said that he understands many houses in Los Altos Hills have this
requirement, but he was curious if the commission would reconfigure the
proposed open space easement dedication. He explained that the only flat portion
of land on the lot is currently located in the proposed easement, and the
landowners would appreciate having access to this area to use as a backyard.
Chair Mandle asked for clarification on the grading exception.
Mr. Stotler clarified that the extent of grading proposed.
Lloyd Ho, property owner, spoke of the process he has been gone through to
design a house that would meet most of Town's standards.
Eileen Gibbons, Los Altos Hills, said that a installing a pathway on this property
would make a connection from West Loyola to Eastbrook. She said that the
applicant could voluntarily grant a pathway easement, and this would save the
applicant money by not having to pay a pathway in-lieu fee.
Director Avila explained that there is currently disagreement with Town Council,
Town Staff, and the residents of this neighborhood regarding whether the Town
should pursue collecting pathway easements along West Loyola.
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Birgitta Indaco, Environmental Design and Protection Committee (EDPC), said
that there was concern regarding the high wattage of the exterior lights on the
property, as well as the bulkiness of the structure and how it does not step down
the hill with the slope as stated in the Fast Track Guidelines.
Chair Mandle asked for clarification on the EDPC's light concerns.
Ms. Indaco stated that some entryways on the house do not have light fixtures
shown, when one light is required per entry by the California Building Code.
Carol Gottlieb, EDPC, said that she agrees with Ms. Indaco's statement that the
house does not step down the hillside.
Mr. Stotler said that steeper properties always come with more strenuous
building restrictions. He said that the house was designed in such a way to
allow sunlight into the rooms. If the house was lowered more into the hillside, he
feared the house would be left in the shadows. He said that wattage of the lights
can be reduced but there is always a need for safety.
Chair Mandle closed the PUBLIC HEARING.
Commissioner Patel said that this is a challenging property. He said it was hard
to visualize because of the large amount of trees on the property and the slope. He
said based on the constraints, the design has attempted to fit the largest house
possible in the flattest area. He said that if the lights are in fact 20 watt LED
fixtures, they would need to be reduced. He pointed out that this project has spent
two years in the planning phase and most of the committee comments are from
2016, meaning that they are dated. He said that since 2016 there may have been
changes that the committees may have not seen. He said that he is not too
worried about the grading concerns because the neighbors are far from the
proposed house and he thinks the existing trees do a good job at screening the
property.
Commissioner Smith said that he thinks the lot is very problematic and that the
house is very hard to fit on the lot. He explained that his only concern was
regarding the large amount of grading and retaining walls and how these would
effect drainage on the property. He said that the house will need to be designed
correctly to keep the drainage working property on the lot.
Commissioner Abraham said that he would like to congratulate the design
team because this lot is very difficult due to its steep slope. He said that he thinks
the house does follow the slope as well as it can. He said that he is okay with the
grading exception as well. He agreed with the EDPC's concerns that the lighting
will need to be reduced in wattage. He stated that he was not entirely supportive
of the requested open space easement on the property because the lot will be
maxed out on development area, meaning no additional development can take
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place. He explained that he was confused on what the Open Space Committee was
trying to protect. He pointed out that all the oak trees on the property are
protected. He said that he would like to see an exemption of any area that is less
than 30% slope to not be included in open space easement dedication.
Chair Mandle said that this lot is very difficult and the problems that the steep
slope create is exactly what the Town tries to avoid when subdividing land and
creating smaller lots for development. She said that if the house was not maxing
out its floor area and development area, the grading exemption being sought this
evening would be smaller. She said that the house is in theory in scale with the
Lot Unit Factor, meaning the size of the house is acceptable, but she agrees that
the house does not step down the hill as mentioned in the Town's building
guidelines. She said she would have loved to see the house hug the ground to a
better extent. She said that even though visibility is low at this time, in the future
the house may be largely visible. She said she is also in favor of the open space
easement.
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Abraham moved to
approve the Condition Development and Site Development Permits subject to the
findings in Attachment 1 and 2, and recommended conditions of approval in
attachment 3, with the added conditions that staff will work with the Open Space
Committee to define the open space easement to capture the Planning
Commission’s recommendations and the wattage of the exterior LEDs will be
brought down to 10 watts. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Patel.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner
Abraham, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: None
4. OLD BUSINESS – None
Chair Mandle asked for an update on the issues with the Santa Clara County Fire
Department and their requirements for shared driveways.
Director Avila said that staff will meet with the Fire Department and they will
come up with a recommendation to send to the City Council.
Chair Mandle asked about the Fast Track Guidelines update.
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Director Avila said that it is on the March City Council agenda with a
recommendation and report from staff.
Commissioner Smith asked about the fire and building codes and if there were
any recent changes.
Director Avila said that the next time the codes are updated, the Town's
ordinances will be reviewed. New codes will be out in June and will need to be
adopted by the end of the year.
Commissioner Abraham said that the Fire Department's concerns are becoming
more intrusive to building in the Town and he thinks they are overstepping.
Mr. Padovan said that the Town does not have anything in the code regarding
these standards. The code refers to the Fire Department as the enforcing agency.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Discussion on updating the Town's Telecommunication Wireless Ordinance
Mr. Padovan spoke of the meetings that have taken place regarding the wireless
ordinance update. He said that the Town currently has no regulation restricting
wireless development. He said that an urgent ordinance is proposed to regulate
small cell wireless faculties, and he has placed this item on the March City
Council agenda.
Commissioner Patel said that the goal is to have something in place to improve
on in the future.
Commissioner Abraham said that it will also be a long time before 5G wireless
facilities comes to the Town. Possibly in a denser city like San Francisco, but the
Town is not the ideal place for 5G.
6. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
6.1 Planning Commission Representative for February 21 - Commissioner Smith
Commissioner Smith reported on his findings from the meeting.
6.2 Planning Commission Representative for March 21 - Chair Mandle
6.3 Planning Commission Representative for April 18 - Commissioner Abraham
6.4 Planning Commission Representative for May 16 - Commissioner Couperus
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6.5 Planning Commission Representative for June 20 - Commissioner Patel
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1 Approval of January 22, 2019 – Special Meeting Minutes (Study Session)
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Chair Mandle moved to approve the
January 22, 2019 – Special Meeting Minutes (Study Session) as presented. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Abraham.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner
Abraham, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: None
7.2 Approval of February 7, 2019 – Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Commissioner Abraham moved to
approve the February 7, 2019 – Regular Meeting Minutes as corrected. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith.
MOTION CARRIED: 4-0
AYES: Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Patel, Commissioner
Abraham, Chair Mandle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Couperus
ABSTAIN: None
8. REPORTS FROM SITE DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS - February 12
8.1 LANDS OF CHAN; 27150 JULIETTA LANE; File #SD18-0072; A request for a
Site Development Permit for landscape screening associated with a previously
approved single-family residence. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per
Section 15304(b) - new gardening and landscaping. (Staff-Dylan Parker).
Approved April 4, 2019
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Regular Planning Commission Meeting
March 7, 2019
9. REPORTS FROM FAST TRACK MEETINGS - March 5
9.1 LANDS OF BROKEN OAK TRUST; 27860 Black Mountain Road; File #SD18-
0071; A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 5,902 square-foot
residence (Maximum height 27'-10") with a new 1,000 square foot secondary
dwelling unit, a new 1,239 square foot detached garage, and a new 1,307 square
foot accessory structure; CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section
15303(a) - construction of a new single-family residence in a residential zone;
(Staff-Jeremy Loh).
9.2 LANDS OF TALAGADADEEVI; 12857 La Cresta Drive; File #232 -17-ZP-SD;
A request for a Site Development Permit for a new 4,990 square-foot, two-story
residence (Maximum height 23'-10"); CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per
Section 15303(a) - construction of a new single-family residence in a residential
zone; (Staff-Jeremy Loh).
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:07 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Cody Einfalt
Planning Technician
The minutes of the March 7, 2019 Regular Planning Commission Meeting were approved as
corrected at the April 4, 2019 Regular Planning Commission Meeting.