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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/1967PLANNING COMMISSION T04N OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MI BUTES OF A REGULAR MZBTING March 13, 1967 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order Monday, March 13, 1967 at 7:53 P. M. by Chairman +Jilton F. Minckley at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Benson, Bowler, Hibner, Lachenbruch, Sherlock, Chairman Minckley ABSENT: Commissioner Prentice COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman 4n. Ross Aiken APPROVAL OF 14INUT3S: February 27, 1967 None. ANNOUNC J4dNTS ACTION: Adopt Minutes of February 27, 1967 as submitted. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Hibner; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 1. Fonaation of Committee for Parks and Recreation. Chairman Minckley announced the naming of the Parks and Recreation Committee for the Study of General Plan, Recreation 3lement, as follows: Commissioner Gordon B. Bowler, Chairman Mrs. Ginzton Mrs. V. Jones Commissioner Lachenbruch Mr. C. S. French 2. City Manager announced a neeting of the Pathway Committee on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 P. M. at the Town Hall, to which all Planning Cormiissioners and Council are invited. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Chairman Bowler of the Committee on Parks and Recreation submitted a ,written report dated Harch 7, 1967 containing a five -point charge to the Co:.uiittea in order to accomplish the purpose of developing recom- mendations to the City Council for implementation of the -Parks and Recreation element of the General Plan. Chairman Bowler announced the Committee's first meeting was held this evening prior to the Planning Coc:uwission meeting to discuss the Council referrals of March 6th, and that the next meeting will be on Monday, March 27th at 7:00 P. M. at the Town Hall, prior to the Commission s,:eeting. C(X,1MIT13P R3PORTS: 40 2. Paid -Peninsula Foot ills Planning Committee Neeting March 2, 1:67. Commissioner Benson reported he am=' Cosaissioner Lachenbruch attended this meeting on slope density control, resulting in a resolution racoi=ending consideration of slope density control zoning regulations. Commissioner Benson further stated this resolution was passed unanimously by the members of the Committee in an effort to preserve the natural element in the Foothills while there is still time, and, since this nost certainly applies to Los tltos Hills, suggested Chairman Minckley appoint a coruiittee to further study the matter. Chairman Mincklay reported that, through the County Policy Planning Cornittae, he is receiving samples of this type of legislature being proposed throughout the Peninsula, and after further consideration at the next Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Benson's suggestion would be considered. COUNCIL REFERR.'\L: 1. Cox, Joseph H. (326-66) 2 lots. Consideration of Access (Ravensbury/ Lomita Linda). City Manager reviewed background of Cox Subdivision, reading letters from the City Engineer dated February 24, 1467, Santa Clara County Health Department dated. February 7th, Joseph H. Cox's letter dated January 30, 1967, and Council action of Aiareh 6th. Commissioner Hibnor recall -,d that wh Section 3:40 last September, Lot R2 was agreed. at the time, it would be driveway on Ravensbury since the lot since the situation has not changed, at the time it was passed. REC019,IE14WTION: on this property was approved under on Ravensbury was inspected. It very poor planning to consider a was extremely steep and shallow; he believed the decision was proper That the request of Mr. Joseph H. Cox (326-66) for a change of the access requirements on this sub- division be denied. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Hibner; VOTE: Passed unanimously. OLD BUSIMaSS: Matadero Springs Subdivision (330-67) 3 lots, off Black mountain Road, djacent to Tract No. 3659 1.7atadero Hills - Engr. C. E. Randlett. City Manager reporte on the results of a Staff meeting with Mr. Nestor Barrett, Eng. Nachtsheim, the developer and his engineer, as follows: That lots #1 and +2 would be acceptable for the proposed sl!beivision using the existing driveway to the existing home, that lot N3 be designated "not a building site", and that the 40' panhandle of lot ;'3 410 be retained until such time as Mr. Barrett has the authority and time to study the road pattern of the entire area below, as well as the Pagement Hills area. -2- ( OLD BUSLYESS: Matadero Springs eont'd.: Mr. A. Bolt, of Black Mountain ,+sseciates, was present, stating this was his understanding as well. Commissioner Bowler was firm in his insistence that the panhandl:s be offered for dedication so that in any subsequent action the Town has control of the property entering at the corner. Engineer Nachtsheim recom-vended a 20' dedication along the easterly side of lot V2 to serve lots 1 and 2. RECObu ONDATION: Approval of the Tentative I.4ap of Matadero Springs (330-67) on the basis of the recomi,endations of the Staff, result- ing from the meeting with Mr. Barrett in that lots #1 and 02 be approved as a building site and that lot #3 be designated "Not a Building Site", and subject to the conditions of the Check List. NOTION: Benson; SECOND: Hibner In preparing the Check List, Councilman Aiken brought to Planning Comuaission attention that the overall picture of drainage should bre considered as well as a Chock List item. Discussion ensued as to drainage, requirements of the Fire Chief, future requirements for a public road and that along the alignment of the pathway easenent, 040 there also be an easement for sanitary sewers and drainage purposes. Mr. H. Spector and G. Austin requested the Commission to leave the beautiful driveway intact unless it is absolutely contrary to city planning. The completed Check List called for the dedication of twenty feet from projected line of 31ack Mountain Road, compliance with mire District letter, ten foot path easement along westerly and northerly sides of subdivision as well as in lieu path payment, parcel #3 designated "Not a Building Site", and in lieu payment for Black Mountain frontage. The Question was called: VOTE: Passed unanimously. N&! BUSINESS: 1. Staff Report regarding Planning Coimaission Procedures........ Deferred to Study Session. 2, Rhus Ri'.ge Rancho Unit #2 - Appeal of Engineering Requirements - Engr. Geo, S. Nolte. City Manager read letter of City Engineer dated February 3, 1567, Item 3 requiring a dedication of a storm drainage easement, 60 -feet full idth, along ;idobe Creek for future improvement. Nrs. E. Dana, co.owner and subdivider, appealed to the Planning Commission for assistance in reducing this requirement of the Flood Control District and City Engineer in that such a large bridges would affect the natural character of the proposed development. -3- e NEW BUST, !_,SSI Rhus Ridge Rancho Unit #2 conV6,: Fir, Frank B. Duveneck, co-owner, coram.2nted on his past records of water flow, requesting t::e Planning Colyaission to take into account the beauty of the creek sides. Mr. C. S. French stated his opposition to this large bridge. City Manager read letter dated February 10, 1966 frog Flood Control District to McCandless Office regarding the design peak flow for Adobe Creek at Rhus Ridge Ranchos Unit No. 2. Discussion followed as to the desirability of a lesser easement in view of aesthetics and the use of storm frequency .as basic design criteria. Since no agreement was reached, the City Manager suggested a meeting with the Flood Control District, Mrs. Dana and the City 3ngineer to re- view this matter. Therefore, Chairman Minckley instructed the City Clerk to re -agenda this item under Old Business to expect a compromise report. VARIANCES: 1. Olsen, John K. M. (V-278-67) - Request for Setback reductions at 12790 Normandy Lane. Staff reported that this parcel is .89 acres due to Planning ConrAssion requirements of an island to save trees and the widening of =l Honte ( Avenue after construction of the residence. ar Mr. Olsen is requesting setback reductions from the E1 Monte Boundary for pool and pool cabana to 25 feet, house addition to 15 feet and increased fence height along E1 Monte :.venue to six feet froi 31 Monte sidewalk level for purposes of privacy (presently fron 3-4 feet only on 31 Monte side because of buildup for E1 Ibnte roadbed). There ware letters dated March B and March 13th from Mr. C. Carmichael, 127:1 Nor.:iandy Lam_, objecting to the 10' tennis court fence facing the strut and requesting tall landscaping for it, and that the offstreet parking changes conflict with the one way traffic; however, !At. Caruichael, who was present, did not object to the requested variancas. Letters were read by Staff. Mr. Olsen was present an:7. stated he intender', to landscape, but did not wish to be corm.:ittad to the initial height of the landscaping. Planning Commission revi-,;2d plot plan an:: had no submitted; Corwrission concurred that the matter a private matter since it was not in violation of but a deed restriction on the property, and that guest parking was a :natter for the Staff and not objections to the variance; of the tennis court was the Town's ordinances the natter of the a part of this variance. RECQH .NDaTIOIIS: That the request of John K. M. Olsen (V-278-67) for setback reductions from E1 Monte Boundary for pool and pool cabana to 25 feet, house addition to 15 feet and increased fence height to six feet from 31 Monte side- walk level, be approved as submitted. MOTION: Benson; SECOND: Sowlar 4 VARIANCHS: Olsen cont'.: Staff pointed out that since 31 Wont, Avenue was widened after the construction of the existing residence, the existing setback should also be noted and approved at this time. Planning Commission concurred in that approving the plot plias as submitted it would in effect approve the existing setback. The Question was called: VOTH: Passed unaniwously. There being no further business, the aeeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. M. to: STUDY SHSSION: 1 Staff Report regarding Planning Commission Procedures. IJ:3,:T RHGUL+R MS3TING: Moncvy, March 27, 1967 at 7:C5 P. M. at the Town Hall. MAP COE&JTTc,3 FOR PUNNING COMMISSION YZZTING OF 3/27/67: Cotm:issioner Don T. Hibner Conaissioner A. H. Lachenbruch PL^.INNLJG COMISSION REPRHS2NTATIVH TO COUNCIL RMTING OF 3/20/67: Commissioner Don T. Hibner Respectfully submitted, DOIJ T. HIWER .Secr.Aary, Planning Commission 3/13/67 -nam Town of Los Altos Hills -5-