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Home My WebLink About08/23/1971PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING August 23, 1971 pd:ffi-III: Side 2 Track 1 980 -Fid P C-3 Side 1 Track 2 00-1150 Chairman McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:48 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commission - era Lacheabruch, Mueller, Spencer and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: Commissioners Magruder and Perkins. City Council Representative: Mayor Henson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of July 26, 1971 Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried by majority Vote (Iachenbruoh absent, thus abstained) that the minutes of July 26, 1971 be approved as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 9, 1971 Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Lachoubruch and carried by majority vote (Weisbart absent, thus abstained) that the minutes of August 9, 1971 be approved as written. COMMUNICATICNS: 1. Santa Clara County Hoard of Supervisors transmitted a resolution amending the County General Plan as it relates to Foothill Lands lying southerly of Palo Alto and westerly of Los Altos Hills. This change enlarges the area designated open space and reduces residential area in the vicinity of Arastradero Road and westerly of Page Mill Road. L79510045TO I. MT. HELEN (DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY) (UP -340-70) - Review for Compliance with Original Plot Plan. Staff presented a general review of the Site Plan for the Seton House Convent noting the revised irregular shape provides a series of broken planes which provides more aesthetic appeal as opposed to the original overwhelming effect. Mr. Ciampi reviewed his architectural drawings for the planned construction and he noted the exterior would utilise natural wood extensively. The Commission discussion noted the office space accommodated 16 persons, the Convent would include 50 bedrooms plus 2 guest rooms, and rather than an expensive asphalt parking lot, parking was planned along the driveway under the trees. The applicant noted that although it was originally planned to sewer from Altamont Road, they have JW since decided to join with lands of Ferrari and sewer via Moody Road, since it would better serve their needs. Mr. Fritschle stated that the developers were paying for this line and no district formation was planned. Commission consensus was that the facilities appeared to be in line with the accepted density of 70 residents. fr Mmon, SECQPDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Spencer and carried by majority vote (Mueller voting no) that the site plan and architect- ural drawings for the Seton Rouse Convent be approved and the landscape plan, not yet prepared also must be submitted for review. Staff noted that the Town will be advised when the roof material is determined, and that staff will report on the geological report and review DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps: 1. APUHIBALD, DENNIS J. (381-71) 3 lots Hillview and Magdalena Roads MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Weisbart, and carried unanimonsly that this Tentative Map application (381-71) for D. J. Archibald be continued per the applicants request to the September 13, 1971 meeting. 2. PROZINS%I. CLAUDE A. (LLC -2-71) - Lot line change, Rhoda Drive and Purissima Rd. Staff stated the applicant wished to combine two parcels of land, which are both owned by him, into one building site, in accordance with Section 4:15 of the Sub- division Ord. #180, The smell parcel (0.4 acre) was an excess piece of land created at the time IS 280 was built and Purissima Road relocated, and all improvements are in on both Purissima Road and Rhoda Drive. Since there are no proposed improve- ments to be placed on the smaller parcel, Staff recommended no public improvements be required. ` Staff stated that the Flood Control District wasn't sure that they would give their clearance until they researched their files to determine whether they had the ease- ment through the property that they wanted. The subdivider, Mr. Kaplan, felt they did have the easement but up to this time he had not verified this. The applicant, Mr. Prozinski, appealed to the Commission to approve the lot line change, conditioned upon the Flood Control District's approval. The Commission concurred and moved to the check list. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously that the Lot Line Change (LLC -2-71) for Claude A. Prozinski be approved in accordance with the check list dated August 23, 1971. RECESS: ( 9:30 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.) DIVISIONS OF LAND: 3. RHUS RIDGE RANCHO SUBDIVISION (LLC -1-71) - Common lot line changes to Lot #119 Tract #1684; Lot #l, Tract #3244; and Lot #2, Tract #2309. Staff stated that the applicant wished to convey three parcels of land to adjacent property owners and to accomplish this by means of a Parcel Map. It was noted that Section 4:15 of Ord. #180 allows this to be done at the option of the Planning Commission.. The proposed lot line changes neither create nor delete any building sites and staff recommended approval. Since no public improvements were required, no check list was required. tie MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously;that the Lot Line Change (LLC -1-71) for Rhus Ridge Rancho Sub- division be approved and accomplished by means of a parcel map. -2- `r 4. PARIMEW ESTATES. (375-71) 5 lots, 18+ acres, Chaparral Way between Altamont and Moody Roads. Engr.. Sandia and Associates. Staff reviewed that the applicant proposed to subdivide 18+ acres into only five building sites served by Chaparral Way in exchange for reduced road standards. The Commission consensus was unreceptive and they were supported by objections from the following residents on Chaparral Way -- Mr. R. W. Poole; Mr. Paul Meyers. Commission discussion noted that Altamont access to the Benjamin property would be more desirable. Additional discussion with floor participation from the developer Mr. A. Lambert evolved two other alternatives -- a seven lot subdivision served via Altamont Road but with less than Town road standards or a ten lot subdivision via Altamont Road built to Town standards. The Commission favored the seven lot proposal as the most desirable but would not favor compromisdng safety. The Commission concurred that the applicant could with- draw the 4 lot map and re -submit without prejudice, a new Tentative Map for seven lots based upon the upper gravity lots being sewered and the lower lots off Moody being provided with septic tanks. NEW BUSINESS: 1. CONSIDER _REZONING CERTAIN PUBLIC OWNED LANDS TO CSR ,(OPEN SPACE RESERVE). Staff presented a map indicating parcels of publicly held land and noted it had been suggested that they be rezoned to 'open space" reserve. To do so would re- quire a public hearing to be scheduled. In addition to many small parcels along IS 280, were Byrne Preserve, the Park Corridor and the Wheeler, Dawson, Duveneck and Page Mill Estates dedications. Commission concurred that a public hearing be set for the September 27, 1971 Planning Commission Meeting. 2. REVIEW PROPOSED ROAD WORK AT PAGE MILL AND ARASTRADERO ROADS. Staff stated that this item had been referred from the City Council for review and recommendation. The improvements originally were approved to provide a wider turn- ing radius off Arastradero onto Page Mill Road in response to the Palo Alto Unified School district's request, but Mr. Larry Dawson, 13835 Mir Miru, objected since it would further encourage excessive speed. Floor participants included Mrs. Millie Saviano, Chairman of the Pathway Committee, Mr. R. C. Cheney, 10737 Magdalena Road; Mr, A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, Mr, David Janson, 27440 Sherlock Road; Mrs. June McIlwraith, 13431 Wildcrest Drive, and Mr. Tully Knowles, Superintendent of Palo Alto Unified School District. Mr. Knowles indicated that this was not a pressing matter by the school district. Commission discussion agreed in view of Mr. Knowles statement, that the roads then, at this time, be left as is. Additional discussion noted the hazards to pedestrians on the narrow bridges on Page Mill Road and staff was requested to review and report on the possibility of adding extensions to these bridges for pathway purposes. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman McReynolds adjourned the t„ meeting at 12;45 P.M. to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 13, 1971 at 7:45 P.M. at Town BRI1. ReQpectfuuull bmzt ed, -3- �HI UZEK, ty Clerk TJK/dq Tom of Los Altos Hills