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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1970PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING January 12, 1970 Chairman William A. Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:47 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, lachenbruch, McReynolds, Minckley, Weisbart, Chairman Perkins. Absent: None. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Mary C. Davey APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 8, 1969. Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of December 8, 1969 be approved as submitted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 15, 1969. Commissioner Hibner moved,seconded by Dawson, that the Minutes of December 15, 1969 be approved as submitted, was carried by majority voice vote, Commissioner Minckley abstaining. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Mrs. Donald Spencer, President of Los Altos Hills Association, dated January 2, 1970, urging immediate establishment of sphere of influence for remaining unincorpor- ated lands; deferred to "OTHER BUSINESS". 2. Joseph R. Herr,13480 Mandoli Drive, dated December 9, 1969, requesting 15' reservation for future widening of Arastradero Road be eliminated from his property; deferred to "OTHER BUSINESS". 3. California Institute of American Planners dated January 8, 1970, stating that a policy statement would be forthcoming in the near future supporting the need for communities to meet the housing needs of all people; deferred to Town Planner to be tentatively considered at the next Study Session. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The Lands of Costello Tentative Map (363-69) - 9 lots, 13.7 acres, Summerhill Avenue and El Monte Avenue, would be continued to February 9, 1970 at the applicant's request; Commission concurred. 2. Chairman Perkins stated a third item under "OTHER BUSINESS" would be consideration of planning priorities and finances for the remainder of the Fiscal Year. 3. City Manager stated 1,000 Casurina Stricta seedlings have been received at the Town Hall and are available to Town residents for a donation of $.20 each. 4. Election of Commission officers will be agended for the February 9, 1970 meeting and the four year terms of Commissioners Dawson and Minckley expire March 14, 1970, Vav,I 5. The City Council had taken a recommendation to the County Inter -City Council that no annexation of soutna foothills be allowed until a comprehensive land use study is made and the Council had also requested joint opposition to the proposed Westridge Shopping Center. ANNOUNCEMENTS: cont'd L6. Chairman Perkins stated the January 26, 1970 Study Session will be a "Night of Introspection", with the purpose of providing an opportunity for all to express feelings on the past, present and future planning goals and achievments of the Town. Chairman Perkins noted that if Study Session time allows, the Joint Commission meeting with Palo Alto should be discussed. OTHER BUSINESS BY COMMISSIONERS: 1. Commissioner Dawson reviewed report on investments required by all public officers that is required to be filed by April 14, 1970. Commission concurred the City Council should be requested to request the City Attorney to provide written guide lines prior to the end,of February for the Commission on new government code requirements re: Declaration of Investments. BUILDING SITE APPROVALS: 1. SHERMAN, WILLIAM L. (BSA -57-69) - 1 lot, 1.00 acres, Vinedo Lane. Staff report was presented recommending denial based on Los Altos Fire Department recommendations. Letter from the Fire Marshal dated December 31, 1969 was read, stating the Fire Department cannot approve the application until the following items are completed: 1. Installation of at least a six inch (611) water main on Vinedo Lane and connection of the main to the Purissima Hills County Water District. 2. Installation of a standard fire hydrant within 500' of the site. 3. Improvement of Vinedo Lane to Town Standards. Commissioners Dawson and Weisbart presented Map Committee report noting two existing water tanks are located adjacent to the property. Commission discussion ensued concerning the adequacy of the water supply and adequacy of access to the proposed building site with Floor participation by the following: Fire Marshal Farwell, Ned Shapker, 25980 Vinedo Lane, and the following speaking in opposition to the recommendation of denial: Bryan Jones, applicant's attorney, Mr. Bill Sherman, Mrs. Frank Olgiati and Peter Smith, 25960 Vinedo lane, Mrs. Robert Finkenstaedt, 25932 Vinedo Lane, Mary Ann Vetel and Fannie Vetel, 25729 Vinedo lane, and Mr. Berg, prospective purchaser of subject lot. The following points were noted during Commission and Floor discussion: 1. Nationally recognized standards state a minimum of six inch (6") water main be installed for fire protection, that a standard hydrant be provided within 500' of a residence, that a water source deliver 750 gallons per minute for two hours, and advocate a second source of water supply. 2. Los Altos Fire Department trucks carry 1800' of hose and each truck has a pumper with the capacity of 750 - 1,000 gallons per minute. 3. The present Vinedo Lane water supply is provided by pumping water from Wildcrest and Robleda by four inch (411) main to two 30,000 gallon; tanks adjacent to the Sherman property; at present, standard fire hydrants are located at the end of Corbetta Lane (400' from Sherman property) and at Elena Road (1,600' from Sherman YAW W property). -2- BUILDING SITE APPROVALS: Sherman - cant 'd 4. City Engineer stated engineering means were available, such as an altitude valve, to insure water tanks were kept at a high level. 5. Vinedo lane residents stated the present water supply was adequate and that a recent fire loss was attributable to operational difficulties of the Los Altos Fire Department and not the adequacy of water supply. 6. The applicant felt the legal burden and cost burden of requiring one property owner to install 1,600' of water line was excessive, but would be willing to consider providing a standard fire hydrant on Vinedo Lane and pipe extension to the existing water tanks. 7. Commission concurred it would be desirable to improve one-half width of Vinedo lane to private road standards on the Sherman property and to provide a paved parking area for fire trucks adjacent to the water tanks. Mr. Jones, applicant's attorney, suggested the matter be reviewed with the Los Altos Fire Department and requested a continuance to the next meeting. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously, that this matter be continued to February 9, 1970. RECESS: 10:32 - 10:40 P. M. DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Map 1. PACEARD, DAVID (364-69) - 2 lots, 39 acres, Taaffe Road. George S. Nolte, Engr. Staff report was presented noting the change in property lines had taken place and recommended approval subject to a 30' road dedication and 10' path easement along Taaffe Road and the requirement of a recorded easement on the adjacent property for existing guest cottage drain lines. Commission discussion ensued concerning path easement requirements with Floor partici- pation by Mrs. Bowers, applicant's representative. A Check List was prepared with the following additional conditions: 1. Dedication of 10' path easement centered on existing path along Taaffe Road. 2. Conditional exception be approved to all sections of Ordinance #69 requiring improvements, based on the fact that no new building sites are being created by the lot line change. 3. Parcel Map to be allowed to be filed in lieu of final map, subject to requirement of a $50.00 deposit for engineering service. 4. Recorded easement be required on Brack property for existing guest cottage drain lines. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by Minckley and carried unanimously, that Planning Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map of David Packard (364-69), 39.10 acres, 2 lots, Taaffe Road, subject to the conditions of the Check List. DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps (cont'd) 2. MT. HELEN (366-69) - 2 lots, 45 acres, Altamont Road. Riley and Cuffe, Engr. Staff report was presented noting the division of the property had taken place and recommended approval subject to 30' road dedication and 10' path easement along Altamont Read, 60' road dedication and 10' path easement along Moody Road and 10' path easement from Moody Road to Altamont Road along the alignment requested by Pathway Committee, dedication of all land south of Moody Road except for the well site, and in -lieu road and path payments for entire Altamont and Moody Road frontages. Letter was read from Sister Rose Collins, VisitatrixI Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul dated January 8, 1970, requesting a conditional exception to the in -lieu road and pathway requirements. Commission discussion ensued concerning proposed land use for Parcel "B", pathway requirements, and in -lieu payment requirements with Floor participation by Mr. B. P. Oliver, applicant's representative, Gerald Ferrari, 25800 Altamont Road, Florence Pave, 26691 Moody Road, and Mr. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road. The following points were noted during discussion: 1. Commission concurred the pathway Committee should review path requirements, including the following recommendations by Commissioner Dawson: a. Path easement connecting Martinelli property to the path easement from Moody Road to Altamont Road. b. Path easement along high bank on north side of Moody Road. c. Path easement in a southerly direction from the end of 40' public right-of-way at the west end of the property to the Benjamin property. 2. Mr. Oliver stated the Daughters of Charity intended to apply for a conditional Use Permit for provincial administration offices on Parcel "B" including facilities for novices and retired sisters and that present projections are for a facility to serve a maximum of 70 people. Commission cautioned Mr. Oliver that the applicant's attorney should carefully review conditional uses permitted under the Town Zoning Ordinance before proceeding with structure design. 3. Commission concurred it would be desirable to have the Use Permit for Parcel "B" submitted and the future land use determined prior to consideration of in -lieu payment requirements for the Tentative Map. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Minckley and carried unanimously, that the Mt. Helen Tentative Map (366-69), 45 acres, 2 lots; Altamont Road, be continued to March 9, 1970 to allow the applicant to submit additional information on the proposed land use of Parcel "B". OTHER BUSINESS: 1. CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO SITE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 133. 2. CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR PARKSIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION. Commission concurred both above items should be continued to the February 9, 1970 %,Y/ meeting. -4- 3. CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING PRIORITIES. Chairman Perkins stated planning funds for this Fiscal Year have been expended and recommended the Planning Commission transmit to the City Council their urgent recommendation that the following planning priorities be established and funded for the remainder of this fiscal year. a. Sphere of Influence determinations with Cupertino and Palo Alto. b. Review of development of the Arastradero Road corridor. c. Completion of the MMCP area study. d. Continuing work on those items of the General Plan revision that are in progress, that is, land use inventory, population holding capacity estimate and traffic study. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner McReynolds moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Staff be instructed to transmit to the City Council the above priorities as urgent recommendations of the Planning Commission and to incorporate in the recommendations cost estimates for each item. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting at 12:29 P.M. to: STUDY SESSION: Monday, JANUARY 26, 1970. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, February 9, 1970, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, DENNIS R. LAHR Assistant City Manager Town of Los Altos Hills DRL/vik 1-12-70 %F-401 -5-