HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1971PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HTI.TR
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 1971
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Chairman McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town
of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:55 P.M. at the Torn Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los
Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Present:
Commissioners Lachenbruch, Magruder, Mueller, Perkins, Spencer, Weisbart and Chairman
McReynolds. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINO'TF:S: May 12, 1971
Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously that the
minutes of May 12, 1971 be approved as written.
APPROVAL OF -MINUTES: May 24, 1971
Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried by i,+j�rity vote (Perkins
cbseni; thus ebst�.iued) t:.at the mjnute� o IL;y 24, 1971 be -approved as written.
COMMUNICATIONS:
D. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista, requested consideration of ordinance changes
to allow residents to clear brush to minimize fire hazards without requiring payment
of fees for grading.
2. Staff noted a name change for a portion of Sherlock Road was pending, but to date
there was no Unanimity of agreement on the name among the residents.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Review Map of Land Resources - reduction of number of lots from 43 to 41 on
Matadero Oaks Subdivision (374-70). E1gr. Geo. S. Nolte & Assoc.
Staff reported that Land Resources submitted a revised Tentative Map to reflect the
deletion of lots recommended by the Planning Commission and the City Council. The
revised map indicated the deletion of one lot from the former tier of lots 6 through
10 and one lot from the group 35 through 38.
F_oor participation was heard from the applicant's engineer, Mr. Dave Holmes of George
S. Nolte & Associates, Mr. Egon Loebner, 2934 Alexis Drive, and Mr. G. M. Pound,
3003 Country Club Court. Discussion evolved around the neighboring residents' ob-
jections to the recommended improvement to the intersection at Page Mill Road and
Alexis Drive (Alternate III). A petition presented bearing 30 neighboring residents'
signatures expressed their objection.
Commission discussion noted that prior to selecting the Alternate III plan, considerab.
study of other choices indicated this plan to be the best and least objectionable
from a safety standpoint. It was noted that this topic was not on the agenda and tha?
the review of the revised Tentative Map was solely to determine the acceptability of
the lot deletions to which the majority of the Commission concurred regarding the
lot realignment.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Spencer and
` carried by majority vote (Perkins voting no) that it be recommended to the City
Council that the revised Tentative Map for Matadero Oaks dated May 17, 19719 deleting
the two lots as requested in the approved check list, be approved.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Weisbart and
carried unanimously that it be recommended to the Council that additional study of
the Page Mill/Alexis Drive intersection be given to determine if a more acceptable
plan than Alternate III could be found.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request for approval of name (Chaparral Way) for a private road, which now serves
the residences of T. P. MCR"_eynolds and R. W. Pcolee
Staff stated that the two residents using this road for access agreed to the name of
Chaparral Way and that it was acceptable to the Fire Department.
Chairman McReynolds relinquished the chair to Vice -Chairman Weisbart and abstained
from the discussion that followed during which no objections were voiced.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Lachenbruch
and carried by majority vote (McReynolds abstaining) that the name of Chaparral Way
for the private road serving the McReynolds and Poole properties be recommended to
the Council for approval.
2. Consider the abandonment of a portion of Dori Lane and a ten foot (101) path
[. easement adjacent thereto.
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Staff reviewed discussion of the last Commission meeting, where the neighbors on
Dori Lane expressed the desire to abandon the end of this road so that it would not
be used by motorcycles and automobiles. It was thought, if Dori Lane were abandoned
from the Hall driveway to the Freeway fence and a path easement granted in the same
general vicinity, that it would be easier to prohibit vehicles from using that area.
Comments from the floor were heard from Mr. F. W. Hall, 26201 Dori Lane; Mr, B. A.
Evans, 26209 Dori Lane and Mrs. Judy Carico of the Pathway Committee.
After a series of motions were made regarding abandonment of the end of Dori Lane
and establishment of a pwth easement, the Commission discussion questioned the actual
dedicated right of way and turnaround in this area and concurred that this matter be
continued to the next meeting to allow the staff to further research existing ease-
ments and to clarify the Pathway Committee's recommendations.
WILDING SITE .APPROVAL:
1. Brian, Lawrence G. and Co. (BSA -67-71) - Request for building site approval for
one lot on Natoma Road, 4.35 acres. Ebgr. L. G. Brian.
Staff noted that this 4.35 acre parcel surrounded on three sides by Natoma Road was
created by the subdivision Lauraleen Acres over ten years ago and therefore required
building site approval.
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Staff recommended that Natoma Road be rebuilt one half width in the area directly
across from the Monte Lucero Estates subdivision and that a 30' dedication from
the centerline of Natoma Road be obtained along the entire frontage of this property.
In lieu of a pathway along Natoma Road, staff recommended a 10' wide pathway along
the top of a ravine that traverses the northwesterly aide of the property.
Comments from the floor were heard from Mrs. Judy Carico of the Pathway Committee
and the applicant, Mr. L. G. Brian. The Pathway Committee recommended a floating
easement along Natoma. Mr. Erian objected to a pathway along the ravine as an
invasion of privacy and requested that in -lieu payment be paid for the Natoma frontage_
Commission discussion of the check list concurred that in lieu payment be required
for 500' of )4 width of Natoma Road and that a type IIB path be installed along Natoma
Road.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Spencer and
carried unanimously that building site approval for 1 lot for L. G. Brian (BSA 67-71)
be recommended to the Council in accordance with the amended check list dated June 14,
1971.
USE PERMITS:
1. Fremont Hills Country Club (UP -353-71) - Amending IIP -20-57 by requesting two
additional tennis courts. _ _
Staff noted that Fremont Hills Country Club wished to add two additional tennis courts
and that a use permit was required for this purpose. To make this addition, they
would remove a portion of a stable area.
Objections from the floor were heard from Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Clay, 12600 Roble Ladera
Road. They requested that the Commission not allow the Club any expansinn without
providing additional parking, since Roble Ladera was often lined on both aides with
parked cars which prevented traffic from passing.
Commission discussion noted that it would be desirable to review the entire history
of this use permit and possibly update conditions if necessary. Commission concurred
to continue discussion until June 28, 1971 to allow staff to provide the background
information.
2. Melton, Richard B. (UP -355-71) - Request for Use Permit for boarding stable,
Melton Ranch,_kocated at 24970 O'Keefe Laney_in compliance with40rdinance No. -1.79.
This item was continued to the June 28, 1971 meeting, due to the heavy agenda.
09�ffUM BUSINESS
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COMMISSIONERS:
1. Discussion
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Planni�_Commission Binet
- Fiscal Year 1971. �2.
Staff reviewed the Planning Commission budget for 1971-72. Commissioner Spencer
reported on past expenditures and noted areae requiring attention.
Commission discussion noted that they had not had sufficient time to fully analyze
needed planning to provide meaningful comments on the proposed budget at this late
date.
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MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Lachenbruch
and carried unanimously that the Commission felt that those items budgeted for
professional services and revision of the General Plan appeared reasonable, however
many other items for which monies are not budgeted for professional assistance for
the coming year, should be considered. In order of priority, they are:
1. Review of Ordinance No. 78
2. Formulation of the Master Path Plan
3• Development of Temporary and Permanent Open Space.
4. Coordination with LAPCO re: Mountain Study
5. Stanford Land Use
6. Road Standards
AWOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman McReynolds adjourned the meeting at 11:55
P.M. to:
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, June 28, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
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TED KLUZEK, Cyt'y Clerk
Town of Los Altos Hills