HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/1970PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
4W MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 1970
Chairman Wm. A. Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:54 P. M. at the Town Hall,
26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California, and expressed the
Commission's welcome to newly appointed Commissioners Stanley W. Corbett
and Donald B. Spencer.
The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Corbett,
Hibner, Lachenbruch, McReynolds, Spencer, Weisbart and Chairman Perkins.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Stan Grabowski
OATH OF OFFICE:
City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Corbett and
Spencer, who had been appointed by the City Council to four year terms
expiring May 4, 1974.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 13, 1970.
Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried unanimously,
that the Minutes of April 13, 1970 be approved, with the correction that
Page 4, Item #1 under Staff Reports, read Kaiser "property boundary" instead
of Ridge.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. League of California Cities Znstitute.for P/C at Disneyland, June 3 - S.
2. Letter from Mr. Robert Staver, 121 Pepper Drive, Los Altos, requesting
clarification as to the status of his Tentative Nap. Commission concurred
no additional fees were required for this continuation.
3. Letter from Los Altos Hills Association advising of Sheriff's Candidate
Night at Fremont Hills School on May 19 at 8:00 P. M.
VARIANCES:
1. SCHULLER, MAX J. (V-341-70) - Request for 16' reduction in side setback
line to 14' for bath house at 26948 Beatrice Lane.
City Manager reviewed this request and indicated with slides and a map that
the proposed bath house location was limited because of the topography.
Speaking from the Floor, Mr. Schuller stated he had considered alternatives,
but due to the steep grade one was eliminated, another would block the
bedroom windows, and the other alternative would eliminate his small lawn;
thus, other than his proposed location would create considerable difficulty
or undue hardship.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
j Weisbart and carried by majority voice vote, that the proposed variance of
4r Max J. Schuller (V-341-70) for 16' reduction in side setback line to 14'
for bath house at 26948 Beatrice Lane be approved.
VARIANCES cont'd.:
2. BACHBLER, W. L. (V-342-70) Request for 21' reduction in 301 side setback
line to 91 for carport at 14525 Miranda Road.
City Manager illustrated through slides and a map the proposed location for
the carport as being immediately adjoining the former garage, which had been
converted to a covered patio and living area by the previous owner. It was
noted that the existing driveway, which had served the former garage, was
being used for parking and would be utilized to reach the carport. City
Manager read a letter agreeable to the variance request signed by Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. F. Main, 14495 Miranda Road, adjacent neighbor to the proposed
carport.
Commission discussion ensued as to alternative locations that would meet
setback requirements. These entailed either the disruption of the front
landscaping or on the opposite side proposed, where sufficient ground space
was available either to the front, back or along side of the residence.
Commission concurred that the front location would not be as practical as
the opposite side. Speaking from the Floor, Mrs. Bacheler noted the place-
ment on the opposite side would make accessibility to her kitchen extremely
circuitous and inconvenient. Commission consensus was the variance request
did not fall within the allowable criteria, since the topography was not
unusual and there existed other available sites that would meet allowable
setback requirements.
`r MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by
Spencer and carried unanimously, that the variance request of W. L.
Bachelor (V-342-70) for 211 reduction in the 301 side setback line to 9'
for a carport at 14525 Miranda Road be denied.
Chairman Perkins advised the applicant of their right to appeal to the City
Council on this denial.
DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps:
1. LANDS CF MC FARLAND (370-70) 7 lots, La Paloma Road: Revision of
approved Tentative Map (4/20/70), changing the location of one private
driveway. Engr. M. Wolff.
City Manager submitted Staff Report. Speaking from the Floor, Mr. McFarland
illustrated a hazardous curve on La Paloma existed near the approved
driveway and this relocation was requested in the interest of safety. He
also requested clarification as to whether he was to pay 'goad in -lieu" or
put in the improvements now. To this latter request, he was instructed to
resolve this matter with Staff.
Following Commission review, the following action was taken.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by
Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map Revision dated
May 5, 1970 be approved, subject to the conditions of the Check List dated
April 13, 1970.
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DIVISIONS OF LAND cont'd.:
2. LANDS CF ESHNER (369-70) 15 lots, Altamont Road. Bngr. M. Wolff.
City Manager stated that Mr. Eshner desired to subdivide his property into
40v15 lots, 14 of them being approximately 1+ acre in size, with lot #15 being
18 acres and being designated not a new building site. He noted that the
two acre parcel, which is surrounded by lot #15, is the main residence of
the Eshner's and is not a part of this subdivision. A right-of-way and
public utility easement for this two acre lot runs through lot #15 to
Altamont and provides access to the interior lot.
Following the presentation, the Commission expressed their criticism of the
quality of the map submitted for review. Due to its poor reproduction, it
was difficult, if not impossible, to determine markings and lot lines.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Spencer and carried by majority vote, Commissioner McReynolds abstaining,
that this request for Tentative Map approval be returned to the applicant
for continuation to permit resubmission for the June 8th Agenda, a new
readable map presented on the basis of 14 lots per slope density require-
ments, consideration of drainage beyond the subdivision, easement across
lots 1 and 2, and with additional study as to paths.
3. PARKSIDE UNITS #2 and #3 (351-68) Engr. Sandis & Associates.
Unit #2 - 13 lots, Deer Springs Way
Unit #3 - 9 lots, Byrne Park Lane
City Manager explained Mr. Alan G. Lambert, developer of Parkside, was
applying for approval of a revised Tentative Map for Parkside Units #2 and
#3, and recalled that the original Tentative included the entire acreage
which was later split up into four parcels by means of a Parcel Map, filed
December 18, 1968.
Parcel #1 is the park corridor, which connects the Byrne Preserve to Moody
Road adjacent to the Duveneck property.
Parcel #2 is a two plus acre piece along the north side of the subdivision
and adjacent to Byrne Preserve. This was also dedicated as public land.
Parcel #3 contains the area of Units #1, #2 and #3.
Parcel #4 is a 10.9 acre piece adjacent to Moody Court and Moody Road.
Mr. Lambert proposed to take two pieces from Parcel #1 (park corridor) and
add them into the new subdivision, then dedicating all of Parcel #4 as
open space.
The original Tentative Map, which was approved in December, 1968, called for
a total of 44 building sites. The current revised Tentative provides for
39 building sites, including Parkside Unit #1. It also proposed that the
Parcel marked "G", which lies along the east side of the subdivision be
dedicated for park purposes.
Commission and Staff discussion ensued relative to the grading required to
reach lot #23, slope density calculations, drainage responsibilities for
additional runoff,and the sewage pump; with Floor participation by Mr. A.
(t M. Laws and Mrs. Florence Fava.
MOTION, SBCCNDBD AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Lachenbruch, and carried unanimously, that the application be continued to
the May 25th Agenda, at which time Mr. Lambert would have available slope
density calculations and all proposed variances determined on the plot plan.
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OTHER BUSINESS BY PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
1. Due to the late hour, Commission agreed to hold a Special Meeting on
May 14 to discuss and make Planning recommendations for the 1970-71 Fiscal
a Year Budget.
�r 2. Discussion of questions for submittal to the Council for incorporation
in the Los Altos Hills Association survey was postponed to the May 25th
meeting.
3. Discussion of May 6th Meeting with Palo Alto Planning Commissioners was
postponed to the May 25th meeting.
4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1970-71.
Nominations for Chairman were entertained.
Names of Commissioners Weisbart, McReynolds and Perkins were placed in
nomination for Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner McReynolds
declined and withdrew his name from nomination.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
McReynolds and carried unanimously, that the nominations for Chairman be
closed.
Commissioner Weisbart was elected Chairman as a result of a secret ballot.
Nominations for Vice -Chairman were entertained.
Names of Commissioners Perkins, Hibner, and McReynolds were placed in
nomination. Commissioner Hibner declined and withdrew his name from
nomination.
4r MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by
Lachenbruch and carried unanimously that nominations for Vice -Chairman be
closed.
Commissioner Perkins was elected Vice -Chairman as a result of a secret ballot.
Nominations for Secretary were entertained.
Names of Commissioners Lachenbruch and McReynolds were placed in nomination.
Commissioner Lachenbruch declined and withdrew his name from nomination.
MOTION, SECOMM AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Corbett
and carried unanimously, that nominations for Secretary be closed.
A White Ballot was cast and Commissioner McReynolds was elected Secretary.
Congratulations were extended to Chairman Weisbart, Vice -Chairman Perkins,
and Secretary McReynolds, who were elected for a one year term to May 11,
1971.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 12:15 A. M. to:
SPECIAL MEETING: Thursday, May 14, 1970 at 7:30 P. M. at Town Hall.
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday, May 25, 1970 at 7:45 P. M. at Town
Hall.
R/e%/�',p, ecctfu�l[Il/y submit ed,
TEDD J �Q.?U
City Clerk
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