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Home My WebLink About01/22/19684 PLANNING COMMISSION TOrIN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS to (MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING January 22, 1968 Chairman 'd. F. Hinckley called the meeting to order at 7:50 P. N. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bowler, Hibmer, Lachenbruch, Perkins, Sherlock and Chairman Minckley. Absent: Commissioner Dawson (arr. 7:54 P. M.) COUNCIL REPRESa ITATIVE: Councilman dalter A. Benson. APPROVAL OF H11TUTES: January e, 1958. Amendments: 1) P. 4, New Business, 3rd. para., move Alan Kincaid from those opposing to those favoring slope density regulation; 2) P. 4, 5th para., 2nd line, change "d(s)" to W; 3) P. 4, 5th para., 9th line, add %- after adjust. Commissioner Dawson arrived at 7:54 P. M. MOTION, OCCONDED AND CARRIED. Commissioner Sherlock moved, seconded by Hibner, and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of January 8, 1968 be approved as amended. 40, COMNUNICATION0 1. Staff read the following communications: a) Mr, and (Mrs. Mathew G. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, dated January 17, 1966, favoring slope density regulation. b) Betty Byrne de2ahara, 3322 P Street, dashington, D. C., dated January 4, 1963, opposing slope density regulation of her property. c) Palo alto Times, dated January 3, 1966, regarding requirements of the Brown Act. ANi{OUf1C:2i-i3NIS: 1. Commissioner Dawson noted the desire of Pathways Committee to zchieve an enlarged membership. Commission requested City Manager to obtain list of persons interested in becoming members of the Committee. COMiMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Commissioner Lachenbruch discussed the progress in Portola Valley and Woodside of the Geological Hazards Connittee and also noted that the recommendations of the (Mid -Peninsula Foothills Planning Committee are ex- pected late in February. to 2. Chairman Minckley noted that the County Policy Planning Committee is approaching final conclusions and recommaendations. C01 '777,9 MPOR_TS Cont'.: LO 3. Cor.Iissioner Perkins stated the Town -wide Drainage Committee met last week and also went on a field survey, which included the Barron Creek area. He noted that in the future the Committee will be meeting every Thursday night, 7:30 P, M, it the Town call. 4. Commissioner Bowler noted that it might be appropriate for the Parks and Recreation Comgittee to take up cny proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, dn7cnding on the action initiated by the Council in regard to the Bellucci matter. COUNCTO RMZRRAW: 1. City itunagar read letter from Pacific Telephone & Telegraoh Co, stating a rough estimate of $105,000 for uad_rgrounding of all 0ciliries in the area known is "Fromont tiills", 2. City minag�r noted that Council ha! enacted Ordinance No, 135 (re- enactment of Ordinance No. 121) imposing a two acre minimum for lots having a slo e of 251 or more, effective iulediately, toy 90 dz.ys. 3. Comn ission2r Sherlock noted the Council had requested her to express their appreciation and commendation to the Commission for its achievements and efforts during 1567. GOLD BU:a1Ls55: 1. Report o City Attorney: a) City Attorney explained anddiscussed with Commission the request of 3dward Harpoothian and LLrtin 0 Nnuar regarding Quitclaim Decd. City Attozney noted that i2 was only corresnendonce which was before the Com- mission and suggested that the above parties come 'before the Commission under the subdivision ordinance procecures, since technically this matter is a subdivision. Co, mission noted that at the time the mnttor is presented before the Com:aissicn, The Commission night waive the subdivision conditions and then be aul+ to give ackno icag;.r nt to the correct location of the property lines involved. The CanoAssion requested the city Attorney to notify the parties invo1ved that :heir problem should be prescntecbefore the Comnission under the subdivision orriinanco procedures. b) City Attorn�oy e nlained thn criteria stated in the State Planning Act regarding variances noting the sI"ilnrities to Ordinance Ad. Its, Section 13160. Commission discussion onsusS concerning the '[bfinitTon of special conditions and the lade of giiAwlines pertaining to injury of neighborhood. City httorney roccamienc=_d that the Cc-a+.issicn rcnort its findings on application for varroncas and building site aporovals to t4n Council in writiag. ..o.,nission concurred tint Lha otate 2 1anning c ., in a. Poor piece o£-egis_ition and noted that the.rs ap:oeared to be no mason to change_ the judgwoncs floe Cori,o ssien has boon mnaing because 01 too mw :'t-- to legislation. Conn ssicn a.groad to su5nin its findings on applications for variances anfl building site approvals 'io the Council in writ -ter:e. -2- OLD 37SIOSS5: report of City Attor oy cont'd LComneission and City Attorney discussed Mr. D. Bcllucci's request concerning updating of facilities at Adobe Creek Lodge. City Attorney noted t*.at City Council had directed Staff to prepare memo to Council, Planning Cormaission and Hr. 52IIAcci, exulaining variance criteria and procedures for amending the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Bowlr.r noted that Parks and Recreation Com-nitteo n=_y hold bearings on this _natter after action has been initiated. 2. SFOOLs.^.7, J6i93G 11. (V-204-67) - :_duction of Front Satb.vch to 2d' for Pool at 13070 Corillo Lane. Staff read. lett 2r dated January 10, 1'61 from .Mrs. Jessie S. Borg, 13152 'Zarillo Lana, opposing the variance for the swimming pool. At S:06 P. ii., Chairman Hinckley opened Public nearing and asked for comments from the Floor. Mr. 3.00lery noted lost t'!,e Cor,�ission bad been instructed by the City Council to review in action which the Commission had already r.proved. He requested the Commission to review the new evidence and objections and de- to,:ina if these were sufficient grounds to deny the variance. Opposition to t:e variance was prc;scrroa by th_; following neighbors: Messrs. 4. Fenn, H. D. Gustin, and Mrs. Jessie C. Borg. 16 At 5:2+ P. M., Chairman Hinckley closes` the Public Hearing. Commission discussion ensued concerning the objections presentee ind other possible locncions for the pool. MOTIGf, 33CO1D,!D AND CARRI.iD: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded. by Perkins, th2't, pursuant to Section 55-506 of i�.•_ State Planning Act, t..e Cos.:ission re -affirm its position of approval to the Council, after considering tlw new information. The motion was carried by majority voice vote, Coninssioners Hibner and Lacbenbruch opposed. IJZrJ BJ3Jnr3SC: 3lection of Planning Co"lission Officers: Chairman kincalay declared that nominations were in order. OOMLTATlON3 FW aiAIRbi,VJ Don 7. Hibner -- nominated by Co::,;eissioner Perkins dm. A. Pc:r'.<ins -- nominated by Commissioner Hibner 4ilton F. Minckley -- nominzte,', by Commissioner Bowler Cosaissioner Perkins declined the nomin^.tion. Chairman Piinciacy declared the noaination closed. ILL NEN BUS!N-C: Election cent Ie.: RESCLVsD: Planning Commission t.an aforth vote by secret b,1101 for Commission officers. So .coved by Commissioner Bowler, Second v by Kibner, and carried unanimously by Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Corriissioners Bowler, Dawson, Hibnor, Lichenbruch, Perkins, Sherlock and Chairman Mi_nckl-_y. Woas: Non Absoni: Ilona, City Clam -.-Treasurer conducted oloction by secret ballot and tabulled results w^rz as follows: +ilton G. idincicley - 5 Don T. llibner v - 2 C'i;isra^.n i inceley was r_ -elect - j ir, scrva is Cneirnan for a ten: of one (1) year ^nding J,.nuary 28, li68. 2lOmlA',TIOh7S FOR VICB-CH.a IRAiAH hitt-;ur ft. Lac'henbrUGa - nominated by Commissioner Dawson Cor.n.iissionar G7xerlocl< i.,ov28, sCconaed by Perkins and carried unanimously, tint nominations be closed, and ta:_ City Cleric be instructed to cast a white ballot for tic no .in<a:. C iraan Niinc::ley daclared that '1dr.. Lacienbruch will serve /ice-...ia ir.nan .I to Janecry 26, 1969, with full approval of the Planning Coxa.:;ission. NOfdIIQATIOP13 FOR SECRsTARY Lauronc.: Dawson - nominated by 'Commissioner Hibner Commissioner Bowler movad, second,d by Parkins nnu carried unanimously, that nominations be closed, and the City Cloth be instructed to cast a white ballot for the no"inec. .,iairc.,an fflrnckley v eared that hr. ::,wson will serve Is s r.>tary until Januvey 28, 1450, with full approv,l o` tam Planning Colwissio.:. BUILOII?G CST, ,PPROVAL: - CAII OOE - HUILDER (B3A-37-5_) I lot, Lot #2, Tract �,'r15.J1, Rand o Vista 7_01 V=1e. taK Renott .vas rad recoi:mending zppro^al, sub 2ct to tee provisions of t.._ C`Ock List, u._ granting of a ten (10) foot prihway ease:•nt e.lon . tam nollsorly property line, and t,¢ r.;-Mv,.l of fill dirt within ten of the north:. rly Proparty fine. Co,.aiissiona_rs Bowler and 14ibner oI t� >:p Co;.n.ittea reporta3 on t: property an.l noted .a-. tho to -, lost its buil'..ing status du:c to th. lops- o- Years' 2iwe. _ `_',zC1c List was prepared. Co�u..ission discussion ensues concerning she of the -,master Pili Plan 'co this property wit, �l.00r participation by: Ars. 3. T Ron iak, 13022 Vista do! V I1 , nn2 -rs. D. G. Millor, 13076 Vist,. del Valle Co..:niss on suggested that Council might Con- sider ; revision of Master Path Clan to eliminatethe pat's called for in this Area. BUIU)ING SITU APPROVAL: Carl, con t1:5.: MOTIO0, oBCOiIDdD i,.4J CARRI3D: CmAiission�r Hibner moved, seconda:_ by ... erlcciy and _�rrtac uncn uiously, t'nat the request of Bob Card - P.,ildcr 1 -iot, for building approval be approved, subj.ecu cc the t,ms C;:>ck List and agency approvals. OTF_3R BU3101b 1. Cmi,aissi.on discussed the possibility of :,aving the City '.ttorney pr.)sent at ilorc---c.r.ission—ectings and deciGed to continue their pres^_nt policy O.. requesting in advance that the Council 'cave the City Attorney pras_n. City clanagar not_d that City Council h.�s a one hour presen'cetion on slope density by C'tr. George Mader, o: Tia. Spangle e Assoc., schePaled for the Februiry St'l meeting. T:mare being no Furt:.cr business, tlra Hooting ,,as adjcirned ac 10:30 P. . TO: STUD_',' 12,_,31011; 1. dope Density. NEXT PdGJL d i 3:3TiI`TG: Mondry, _o_,uary 12, 1'" at 7:, 5 P. A. at t-, Town Hall. PIAPINING COId,,1S::IOtJ MPRaSC:NTATIV3 TO 'COU14C1L ii:?BTING OF F'BRUARY 5. Comuissioner Gordon s. Bowler r..P CU44ITT:33 FOR PL,,AIJjT7G COhil>IISSIOIT U23TI4G OF FEBRUARY 12: Commissioners Dawson and Rospectfully submitted, DOII "., HIBPo?R, Secre'tbry Planning Co_ny,ission Town of Los Altos Hilis tw