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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/1971PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 24, 1971 pe! PAQffi 39 SIDE 2, TRACK 1 FOOTAGE 135 --End SIDE 2, TRACK 2 FOOTAGE 1155-- End Chairman McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:46 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Magruder, Mueller, Spencer, Weisbart and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: Commissioner Perkins. Commissioner Lachenbruch arrived at 8:15 P.M. APPROVAL QF MINUTES; April 26, 1971 Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously that the minutes of April 96, 1971 be approved with following correction to last sentence on page 4: "Commissioner Spencer voted no." (not abstained). APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 10, 1971 Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously 6 that the minutes of May 10, 1971 be approved as written. USE PREMITS: HESSINYEY, MARGIT S. (UP -351-71) continued from meeting of May 10 -- Request for Riding School. Staff noted that this application was continued from the last meeting to permit the applicant time to prepare a more detailed landscape plan for the property. The landscape plan was presented and the changes and planned improvements were note#. This included replacement of the chain link fence along Altamont with aafape stake fence, new shake roof for the barn (matching the residence) removal of the wall along the drive, which would then be sloped and covered with ice plant. The slope behind the barn and ring would also utilize ice plant ground cover. Floor participation was heard from Miss Linda Tellington representing the applicant, Mr. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road, and Mr. Larry Watkins, 27200 Altamont. Commission discussion of the 19 point check list (as amended at the last meeting) resulted in the allowance of 3 paddocks along Altamont Road to contain not more than 4 horses, in total. Also conditions were added to assure dust control compatible with adjoining residential uses and that the location and design of a proposed new equipment shed would be reviewed by the Site De- ( velopment Committee prior to issuance of a building permit. r MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weiabart moved, seconded by Mueller `w and carried unanimously that approval of the Use Permit for a riding school for Countess Margit S. Bessenyey (UP 351-71) be recommended to the Council in accord- ance with the amended conditions of approval dated May 24, 1971, BUILDING SITE APPROVAL: 1. MAY INVESTMENT CO. (BSA -62-71)- 1 lot - Dori lane. Staff noted that this 1.5 acre lot abuts the Freeway at the end of Dori Lane and recommended that a 10' easement along IS 280 be dedicated and a Type III Path be constructed. This path would connect to the pathway built by Mr. Felix Hall on the east and on the west to State land which provides access to Robleda Road. Floor participation was heard from Mr. Dale D. Briggs, 26233 Dori Lane, Mr, Felix Hall, 26201 Dori Lane, and Mrs. Millie Saviano, Chairman of the Pathway Committee. Mr. Hall requested consideration of abandonment of the Ye width of Dori lane extending to the Freeway to preclude vehicular access, but this matter was deferred to the next meeting. Commission discussion evolved around relationship of abandonment and approval of this building site. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Lschen- bruch and carried unanimously that building site approval for May Investment ` Company (HSA -62-71) be recommended to the Council conditioned upon legal far interpretation of abandonment of the Yz width of Dori Lane as it affects the desired retention of a path easement. 40 BUILDING SITE APPROVAL: 2. PARKER, R. G. BSA -66-71) 1 lot - Summerhill Road. Staff noted that this lot created in 1965 was declared not a building site without sewers, since it could not pass percolation tests. Access to sewers is now available through the recently constructed county sewer line. Commission discussion noted that in addition to slope density, creation of this lot would not have been allowed under present ordinances, but under the cir- cumstances approval could not be denied. Due to the steepness of the slope, the development difficulty was noted, especially the extensive cut and fill required. -2- MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously. (Weisbart voted yes, with reservations,) that building site approval for 1 lot for R. G. Parker (BSA -66-71 be recommended to Council. -2- DIVISIONS OF LAND: TENTATIVE MAPS: LANDS OF REISER 380-71) 4 lots, 8.91 gr. acres, Central Drive. Engr. J.W.Riley Staff reviewed this proposed subdivision which adjoins the Sands of Wheeler (377-71) The property is located on Red Rock Road with access from Central Drive. It was noted that the 7.95 net acres allow 4 lots under slope density. The average slope of this land is 36.5%. It was recommended that Central Drive from this subdivision to Page Mill Road should be improved on the same basis that Lands of Wheeler is required to improve the road. Pro- vision for a 201 right of way with a 10, wide all-weather surface emergency fire road to allow an eventual connecting route between the Reiser property and the end of Buena Vista was recommended. Its exact location would be de- termined at a later date but prior to filing of the Final Map. A letter from a neighbor, Mr. Glen Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto expressed concern that a solution to the numerous overlapping easements in the area were problems that must be considered and resolved at the time sub- divisions in this area are considered. Floor participation was heard from: Mr. David Jansson, Mr. Patmore (prospect- ive buyer of the Wheeler property), Mrs. Lucille Robertson, realtor represent- ing the Wheeler/Patmore sale, Mrs. Hans Moeller, 11990 Page Mill Road, and the applicant, Mr. Reiser, Mr. Reiser indicated his willingness to dedicate developmental rights to his proposed lot 4 if Mr. Wheeler would similarly dedicate the rights to one of his proposed lots. (This would result in 4 lots for Wheeler and 3 for Reiser.; 06 Commissioner Lachenbruch noted that from a mathematical approach that this would equate to five lots for the Steers property. Commissioner McReynolds called a short recess to allow Mr. Reiser, Mr. Patmore and Mr. Wheeler to confer on this proposition and perhaps concur. Resolution between the parties did not result prior to re -convening, so Commission discussion proceeded with the Reiser Map as presented. Commission discussion noted that the building site slopes were less than those pre- viously discussed as acceptable on other recent subdivisions. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Mueller and carried by majority vote (Lachenbruch abstained) that it be recommended to the Council that the Tentative Map for Lands of Reiser (380-71) for 4 lots be approved in accordance with the amended check list dated May 24, 1971. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman McReynolds adjourned the meeting at 11:30 P.M. to DWT REGULAR METING: Monday, June 14, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, TJK/dq TED J- LIIZEK, Ci Clerk 6-4-71 Town of Los Altos Hills -3-