HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/1967PLANNING CONOISSION
TOdT OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OP d. REGULAR id3ETING
April 2:N, 1967
Toe 3egular Westing of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order Monday, April 24, 1967 at 7:56 P. P;. by C:airman :,, F.
Ninckley at the Town Hall, 26375 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, C,^lifornia.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Bowler, Hibner, Lachenbruc;; Prentice,
Sherlock, Chairman Minckley
ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF P+iIAWS: April 10, 1967
Correction: P. 2, Committee Reports, Item 1, correct
name of Committee to "Geological Study Committee".
ACTION:
That tae Minutes of April 10, 1,67 be approved
as corrected.
MOTION: Lac:.,enbruch, SECOND: Bowler
VOTE. Passed unanimously.
CU,1MU11TICATION5: None.
Airi0IDVC317ENTS:
1. Chairman Ninckley announced the meeting of the Planning Policy Committee
of Santa Clara County to be held Thursday, April 27, 1967, ami as Planning
Zepresentative for file Town -ill propose that monthly zoning meetings be
;,eld either before or after the regular Policy Committee meetings!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Parks & Recreation Committee - ::`airman Gordon E. Bowler.
.....airman Bowler reported his Committee was unable to convene on April 1246
for reason of a lack of a quorum, however, three substantial pieces of
information were received - 1) a leiter from Mr. Mel kidneletti, Chairman
of tae Los Altos Hills Little League Recreation Committee (read by
Chairman Bowler) indicating their needs and desires for multiple use of
grounds and facilities, 2) a letter from Preston 0. Burchard, Chairman of
Tree Committee (read by Chairman Bowler), repeating their support for
the school district land and point of view as to its landscaping, as well
as recommending acquisition of all available parcels bet,een the school
district land and Stanford along the Freeway as strategic open space and
planting area, and 3) Mr. Morse's report on his conversation 'with Mr. P.
Ahern, Business Manager of the Los Altos School District, relative to the
use of the school grounds at Eastbrook, Bullis and Purissima Schools by tie
Little League.
In view of the Planning Commission's vital interest, Chairman Bowler. was
o^ the opinion further committee meetings and recommendations would not be
significant but that it would be sufficient to bring these substantial
pieces of information as they stand to the Commission. Chairman Bowler
stated Us Committee would appreciate Planning Cortmission di5ca3sion„and
COmQ+iI w RBPORTS: Parks & Recreation cont'd.:
direction regarding 1) aspect of Little League facilities per se, and
2) the Palo alto School District parcel of land, which might be acquired.
Discussion ensued as to the use of the school grounds in t.9 Los Altos
Sc:,00l District. It appeared that most of the facilities (restrooms,
shelter, parking space, etc.) asked for by the Little League Committee
was met by the school pro72rty andwould lend itself to multiple use and
that maintenance is already paid for by the Community Service tax; however,
distance to the 3astbrook School was discussed as a possible objection.
T�z Palo Alto School property on Purissima Road was discussed as to site
development costs, maintenance, landscaping and possible hidden costs.
Commissioner 3cwler also pointedout tie ppssibiliny of an alternative of
this site providing six one -acre homesites with landscaping by the owners
rather than the Town paying for site maintenance.
Comaissioner BaPler stated two alternatives are developing: 1) investigate
has wuch money is involved in developing the Palo Alto School District
site and 2) obtain more specifics about the use of the school grounds and
whether it will be necessary to participate in developing the facilities
there; then present the expressly outlined alternatives to to Little
League for their pro and con arguments.
The City Panager offered to make a study of the site developed according
to the Little League requirements and the possibility of a. lease with
the Palo Alto School District; 4owever, due to press of other Staff
hov matters, requested his report be submitted in 30 days. Following
discussion, it was felt this delay would not jeopardize any negotiations
wit,: the Palo Alto School District.
R 3 C 0✓6N:-,14 DA T I 074 :
That the :Natter of tnv Little Lc::gue ballpark be deferred
thirty days to bray 7.2, 1967 so that the Staff will have
more time to prepare a report, and that a Public Nearing
be scheduled and that all public hearings be well advzrtised.
MOTI07T: Ribner; ScCO[,D: BosAer; VOTB: Passed unanimously.
OLD BUSIITESS:
1. Sottendorff, Oscar A. (V-274-67) - Request for Setback Reduction for
Pool and Garage, continued. from 4/10/67 meeting.
City "anager reported a survey had been made of the County and six
surrounding cities as to how a setback is determined for a pool and that
the concensus is measurement from the water line. Since the Town Ordinance
requires measurement from the beginning of the structure, the City Manager
recommended our ordinances be amended to conform wit', the County and
surrounding cities and that the City Attorney draw up such an amendment
for the Comwission's consideration. Planning Commission concurred.
Ar, Bettendorff's letter dated April 20, 1567 was read by Staff, in which
ho stated he had submitted a revised map showing exact locations of new
structures, reasons promoting degrca of 'ardship, and plan For additional
off-street parking.
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OLD nUSIi13CS: Bettendorff (V -27g-67) cont'd.:
requgs7 for garage setbac'.c was considered first: Pianninp Co:rmission
iiac no objection to the variance of 7' as plotted, however, t7a Commission
cid not: consider t:ic turn around space -or the off-street narRing adequate
to nzcv�nt bact<ing out onto the street.
-diCGti IDAT I OA :
".Chat _.e rc,uast of Oscar A. Bettendorff (V-27=-67) s'or
side setback ,eduction to twenty-three (23) ieet
(a 7' variance) for garage ba approved as shown on r=visar'
:nao date.; April 17, 10b'7, . U,, a further recui=nm n't of
t::e varian ec being Cat, proper spaces be devoted to a :2f1I
turn around.
AOTIOIT: Prentice; SOCOITD: Boiler
Coruaiss'-over Lac:;enbruch questioned t:e description "lull eirn around"
and tBat perhaps an objcctiv, description of what is adequat; could b.,
arrived at. C;,airnan minc%12y proposed a description i.hat could b2 shown
on tae b.tilding paruit, but it a,as concluded by the Co::;:aission t_b,st
a;a/ wound he to leavr_ it to tie discretion of the Building Inspector as
to aio.2ti,ar the turn aroun,, was adequate.
Tis, uu-2stl.on i,s calla, : V(7C I: Passed unanimously.
T'ao r<yuest for a 12' variance 'Or tie pool was t! 2n consic4„r:zd. T',a
City ilauagar recorsuended that the variance be granted and -.z )revisions of
thz Government Code Section 65406 finding that: a tonogra7 is .r'soip exists.
it was noted C,at the setbae'c line was measured from eatsida of coning.
:L3COnIlv{DATIOi3:
That i':e request of Oscar A. Eectendor:_:` (V -274-b7) Por
std-^ sz,tback reduction of eightazn (16) feet (a 12' ar,-ace)
for pool b_� approve as shonm on revised map data' April 17,
1>J7•
:iC'C10!7: Bowler; S3CO,TD: Prentice; VOTc: Passze une7 ii:ously.
_ sr being no further business, 'the meeting was adjourned at 3. ..: P. M. to:
^iTUeiY 5: ::IOP?: 1) Planning Connission Procedures; 2) ConsiCcratton oz
Variance Procedures; 3) report on Slop Dos ity.
' ,Ci 33GUL+t i 33TIAG: Monday, t'iay 9, 1;67 at 7:,,5 P. i., ac t;:c To:^ -i =Sall.
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�oi,missioner A. Lac.:,anuruc':'
Connissionar Don T.-{;bncr
Commissioner A. C. Prentice
3espoctfull.y submitted,
DOb! T. H12PT32, ;rurctacy
Planning Coscaission
Town of Los 6ltos Sills