HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1967PLANIIING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR HEFTING
16 October 23, 1967
Chairman 4. F. Minckley called the meeting to order at 7:53 P. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members
answered Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bowler, Dawson, Hibner,
Lachenbruch, Perkins, Sherlock and Chairman Minckley. Absent: None.
Council was represented by Councilnan 'rhn. Ross Aiken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 9. 1967.
Correction: P, 5, Martinelli Subdivision, Item 1 of Check List: Add word
"list" to 'per fire prevention official list'.
MOTION, SECGIVDED & CARRInD: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by
Commissioner Hibner, and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of October 9,
1967 be approved as corrected.
Planning Commission concurred it was not necessary for the uinutes to record
the items of the Check List.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Staff read copy of letter dated October 10, 1967 addressed. to City Council
from Donald B. Spencer, 271;90 Sherlock Road, regarding the MAPS Committee
Report.
Chairman Ainckloy announced there will be a Public Hearing on the Report
on November 13th and that copies at $2,00 each are available at the' Town Hall.
2. Chairman Minckley read letter dated October 16, 1967 from Mrs. Richard S.
Dawson, 11625 Magdalena Road, expressing the family's appreciation to the
Planning Commission for the Memorial Resolution.
Without objection, the Items under Old Business were deferred to the end of
the Agenda, to take up routine itens.
1. Moxon, John B. (V-290-67) - Request for reduction of setback requirement to
twenty feet (201) fron future street line for property at 26692 Snell Lane.
Staff explained that the future street line concept was started by the Planning
Commission about seven years ago and it was believed, at that time, that
Fremont Road would be the major route to the Stanford Industrial Park. The
Planning Coivaission quite rightfully placed a twenty foot (201) reserve on later
subdivisions along Fremont Road for future street construction; however, with
the construction of tthc Freeway and Expressway, it is doubtful the Town will
41 need this extra right cf way.
VARIANCES: Moon (V-290-67) continued:
Cormissioner Perkins advised the Commission that he lived within the vicinity
of the subject property, but Casnaission concurred this would have no effect
on his ability to act as a Commissioner.
Commissioner Perkins stated that as a member of the Map Committee he uncovered
the background on the future street line on Fremont Road as explained by Staff,
and that he recommended the variance be granted in that it permitted better
utilization of tha ground and better relationship to the presently oxisting
houses. However, Commissioner Perkins questioned the advantage to the planning
involved and Commissioner Lachenbruch discussed possible abandonment of the
reserve for the future street line. (See Page 5 for further discussion and action.)
IAr. Moxon was present and explained the reasons for his application.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, secondad. by
Commissioner Lachenbruch and carried by a majority vote, with Coruaissioner
Dawson opposed, that the variance request of John B. Moxon (V-290-67), Lot #2,
25692 Snell Lane, for reduction of setback reduction to twenty feet (201)
from future street line, be approved.
2. Moxon, John B. (V-239-67) - Request for reduction of setback requirement
to twenty feet (201) from future street line at 26705 Snell Lane.
Staff reported this request is similar to V-290-67 above by virtue of the
future street line., It was noted Lot #3 must meet three 401 setbacks.
Location of the house was questioned, however, Mr. Moxon stated this location
took into consideration views from the surrounding neighbors and that the
sale of t. -,c lot was dependent on the location as submitted on plot plan.
There were no objections on either variancefroma surrounding neighbors.
MOTION, SECONDED, CARRIED: Comwissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Commissioner
Perkins, and carried by a majority vote, Commissioner Dawson opposed, that
the variance request of John B. Moxon (V-269-67), Lot #3, 26705 Snell Lane,
be approved as submitted.
DIVISIONS OF LAND: TENTATIVE MAP:
1. Whitcomb, Gladys A. (335-67) Mark 2, 3 lots, with Conditional Exception
on Lot 42 for variance of 5' between rear lot line and existing house - Hngr.
J. 4Riley.
Commissioner Lachenbruch reported for the Map Cor¢aittee that the proposed
subdivision of three lots is an improvement and wore in conformity with the
Town's ordinances, but noted that the maxiraura 350' dimension considered for
cor:outation was exceeded on Lot #3. The "kink" in the 4001+ lot line of lot
03 was discussed and the Staff instructed to request a ruling frow the City
Attorney as to whether this would violate the intention of Section VI, 6:40,
A, 2 of Ordinance 110. 69. However, it was felt that this ruling would be for
future reference inaswuch as this was a very minor point and irrelevant to
this subdivision since it was more important that the spirii of the ordinance
had bacn obsarved.
It was noted that all three lots havo good building sites, but was pointed
out that spacial attention should be given to the drainage on Lot #3. In
discussing the variance for the existing residence, Planning Com::mission
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TENTATIV2 MAP: Jhitcorub (335-67) continued:
concurred that it should be designated a non -conforming use to avoid having
a variance apply to any new construction in its place. Planning Commission
discussed: the possibility of the developer providing plantings along the
driveway easement.
Mr. Miched1SfAwaatt,.11456 Mandoli Drive (former Steiger property) requested
that the driveway be moved 8' from the property line so that there could be a
planting area, as this easement adjoins his backyard.
Mr. Joseph Herr, 13'80 Mandoli Drive, agreed that this is a much better map,
and questioned the implications of the proposed 12'' culvert.
MOTION, GCCOI`TDSD AND CARRI3D: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Comnissiorcar Lachenbruch, that the Tentative (Nap of Gladys A. �9hitcoub
(335-57) Mark 2, 3 lots, be approved as submitted, in accordance with the
Check List and approving Agencies, was carried unanimously by voice vote.
Com"issioner Hibner noted Commission's receipt of the Mayor's letter dated
September 5th to the City Attorney and his reply dated October 11, 1567
regarding responsibilities of the Planning Commission.
OLD BUSII13-5:
1. Presentation of Slope Density Study by Spangle & Associates.
Mr. Georg, C. Mader, with the assistance of Mr, prank Westerland, presented a
showing of 62 color slides, among the number being slides of Los Altos Hills
elevations, drainage basins and isohyets, slope map, map of parcels 8 acres
and larger, nap of parcels 2 to 8 acres, and slides of varying slopes in
eight selected subdivisions, plus a slop_-densi'iy graph.
Mr. madcr's presentation did not deal with the technical aspect of a slope -
density formula at this point, but a general presentation to provide a
basis for tan Town's determination of too kind of environment it desires and
the action necessary to secure Moat environment. Mr. Mader's point in showing
sliws of present development in a nu,mor of selected subdivisions of varying
slop:as was to look carefully at the subdivisions approved in relation to the
terrain yet to be developed in order to come to a conclusion as to whether
this pattcrn of development will be suitable. It was the general recommenda-
tion of Willivn.: Spangle and Associates that the Town of Los Altos Hills give
serious consi0ration to the adoption of slope -density controls for at least
a portion of chi Town.
Chairman Minckloy expressed appreciation of the Commission, is well as
CounciLaen nikan and Benson, for the Pine detailed report, and covnents from
the Floor wera requested,
Mr. U. A. Bre y:an, 13,56 .4ildcrest Drive, inquired as to the availability of
the report. City Manager reported that copies are available at the Town Hall
at $2.00 Der cV,y, or a $5.00 deposit on a loan -out copy. Copies 'mere also
available for purchase at this meeting.
Following a brief discussion of the presentation, Chairman Minckley instructed
the City Wtanager to agenda this report for discussion at the next regular
meeting on November 13, 1967.
At 10:00 P, hi„ Chairman Minckley adjourned the meeting for recess.
At 10:10 P, .-7., the Meeting was reconvened.
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,a2TICL- ,urD S-CTION
ARTICLE I - Gtcgi3RAL
Suction 7102, Purpose - Discussion
fron Floor to unit Al B, C, & D in
order to pini"L-o wording.
ARTICLu 3 - P.2CC3DURA5
Section 7300, General A - 1). Objection
to "`ill or =y combination which e.. -
coeds 100 y.=.res."
Section 7301, Application - Objection
to being emnt to Planning Comr:ission
Soer_etejry - not 'die practical way tc.
'.:m C1c apPL.c.t is>n o.c sit -2 duvelopi.vent
Pen.0 ts.
Section 7<01, --olication, ;l & B - Jf .
of cop itis •!=s quos tionod.
Suction 7303, Granting Periiit -
Section 7307, Insp::ctions - ::th lin -�,
taisspollod wore°.
Section '7307, Inspecti(ins, :,, 1) -
ShoulJ spall out details of construc-
tion stakos.
ACTION
City Attorney will bo contacted sub-
ject to this legislativ- intent anc'.
whother sub -sections can bo onitted.
Strike out "any combination",
To be changed to read "'to Vi,: Planning
Connission Secretary, Through normal
administrative channels".
Ilurab^_r of copies will be Laft to
discretion of Staff.
Change wording to "oxcavation or fill"
and unit "aggregate°•
Correct spelling of °permitte(" to
'pemittce'.
Ad�i "construction stalcos have been set
by a civil enginlc'r or lane. surveyor".
ARTICL- ,. STANDAaD: & LP�:CIFIC RSQUI:tdMZ ]TS
Section 7/_02, Dust and Dirt Control - +as pointed out this is covered by
Objection sine= probles; is not solved separate ordinane_.
in this orciman ce.
Stiction 'A OS - Hinisor ,! Cuts anC Slopes -
1) Do%s net specify specifics, suc'.i as
11:1 ratio.
2) 30' Vor',.ic.-:.I height questioned, since
pr^_seat ranuirus 101.
3ectioi 7,1. - DrivciIny Construction
Stan.nr,-Js - Objeciion to 12' :..in.u.;u;i
width for e7fivoway.; as being too rwidc.
Section ,�aIir:g '.,ith Pcrnit -acs -
Jill be ai.iendsd to include specifics,
=also addition el "not to be exceeded
without approval of City engineer".
City ung. felt nodcrn erosion control
1 Olods used today was sufficicnt
control, if,, c`.ango.
Changed to .vininui- width of 10' for
driveway, and Town Eng. uay require
11,' where nzcdcr.
Correction to be ,nada to secs cover-
ing vulu;as: SO - 100 cubic yards.
tars, D. :+. I,Ii1L=r, 13075 Vista del V.�11a,Court, on tl.2 Public Hearing
and twat copiers of ordinance were not avz.Llable for public distribution.
Chairman hiinchley closed the Public I{zar.ing and dirocted that the draft of the
Site Dcvolopi,on" Ordinance es a�;�n(',d above be returnacl ti, Staff for incorpora-
tion znQ `urea^r study, ann -i?a a urtbsr Pubic be sat for ;Iov. 13th.
OLD
BUSIMaS5:
2.
Public H�cring:
Site Developt.;ent Ordinance.
CO
Chaini:n idincrlcy declared the Public i+Ioating open and polled the Connissioners
for
their vi is and
the following ciscussions and actions were taken:
,a2TICL- ,urD S-CTION
ARTICLE I - Gtcgi3RAL
Suction 7102, Purpose - Discussion
fron Floor to unit Al B, C, & D in
order to pini"L-o wording.
ARTICLu 3 - P.2CC3DURA5
Section 7300, General A - 1). Objection
to "`ill or =y combination which e.. -
coeds 100 y.=.res."
Section 7301, Application - Objection
to being emnt to Planning Comr:ission
Soer_etejry - not 'die practical way tc.
'.:m C1c apPL.c.t is>n o.c sit -2 duvelopi.vent
Pen.0 ts.
Section 7<01, --olication, ;l & B - Jf .
of cop itis •!=s quos tionod.
Suction 7303, Granting Periiit -
Section 7307, Insp::ctions - ::th lin -�,
taisspollod wore°.
Section '7307, Inspecti(ins, :,, 1) -
ShoulJ spall out details of construc-
tion stakos.
ACTION
City Attorney will bo contacted sub-
ject to this legislativ- intent anc'.
whother sub -sections can bo onitted.
Strike out "any combination",
To be changed to read "'to Vi,: Planning
Connission Secretary, Through normal
administrative channels".
Ilurab^_r of copies will be Laft to
discretion of Staff.
Change wording to "oxcavation or fill"
and unit "aggregate°•
Correct spelling of °permitte(" to
'pemittce'.
Ad�i "construction stalcos have been set
by a civil enginlc'r or lane. surveyor".
ARTICL- ,. STANDAaD: & LP�:CIFIC RSQUI:tdMZ ]TS
Section 7/_02, Dust and Dirt Control - +as pointed out this is covered by
Objection sine= probles; is not solved separate ordinane_.
in this orciman ce.
Stiction 'A OS - Hinisor ,! Cuts anC Slopes -
1) Do%s net specify specifics, suc'.i as
11:1 ratio.
2) 30' Vor',.ic.-:.I height questioned, since
pr^_seat ranuirus 101.
3ectioi 7,1. - DrivciIny Construction
Stan.nr,-Js - Objeciion to 12' :..in.u.;u;i
width for e7fivoway.; as being too rwidc.
Section ,�aIir:g '.,ith Pcrnit -acs -
Jill be ai.iendsd to include specifics,
=also addition el "not to be exceeded
without approval of City engineer".
City ung. felt nodcrn erosion control
1 Olods used today was sufficicnt
control, if,, c`.ango.
Changed to .vininui- width of 10' for
driveway, and Town Eng. uay require
11,' where nzcdcr.
Correction to be ,nada to secs cover-
ing vulu;as: SO - 100 cubic yards.
tars, D. :+. I,Ii1L=r, 13075 Vista del V.�11a,Court, on tl.2 Public Hearing
and twat copiers of ordinance were not avz.Llable for public distribution.
Chairman hiinchley closed the Public I{zar.ing and dirocted that the draft of the
Site Dcvolopi,on" Ordinance es a�;�n(',d above be returnacl ti, Staff for incorpora-
tion znQ `urea^r study, ann -i?a a urtbsr Pubic be sat for ;Iov. 13th.
OT'R BU51IIES3 FY COW.11OSIOML'RS:
1. Co;, ..ssioo.,r Perkins pursued, th r:ptt2r of the additional 20' res-,zve
for street .aidcoin9 on :ro"ont Road as discussed in the preceding requzsts
for vsrianc_s by John B. Maxon (V-26:-67 and V-290-67), in th.a.t Tic applica-
tion OZ tho 20' reserve was inconsistent and in his opinion unfair to in,
property owners. Co;tc;issioner Perkins suggested this point be clarified„
Discussion followed stat since there is no plan line for widening of Arenant
Road an& thzt the change in traUic uattsn due to the Hxpressway route and
Freeway tends to cancel out the possibility of widening, that a reco:.n:;enda-
tion be nide to the Council to coincide with chair consideration of the noxon
variances on Novawber btb.
NOTION, L:2COJD2D AND C'tRRIED: Co;amissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Cmu.dssioner Perkins ,and carried unanimously by voice vote, that the twenty
foot (201) reserve for future street line along the Moxon prone r't ids .on
Freaont koad, as well as any other aditional reserve beyond the 601 right
of way or. irc,.;ont Road, be abandoned.
2) Conaissioner Dawson asked tho W omission to consider rcco=.o neing to the
Council that it ask the County Board o� Supervisors to consi er the Sunset
Petrolett: Corp, property, which is to be sold at auction, as a Norte County
Park.
F011"Ing discussion, Commission concurr O they did not have sufficient
110 lmow age o "nu matter to make such a rocciamendation to tri Council.
There '001,19 nc farther business, tic :.,.rating wis adjourned. at 11:00 P. A.
198i(T i28GGLK< v,G-TING: Llonday, Nover.;ber 13, 1967 at 7:5 P, N. at the Town Hall.
10/23/67 -mai;
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Respectfully subc!itte_d.,
DO.4 T. HIBNGR, Cecrctary
Planning Co;anission
Town of Los !',Itos Hills