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Home My WebLink About01/10/1972r� PLANNING COMMISSIO" TOWN OF LAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING January 10, 1972 REEL PC 6 Side 1 Track 1 30 -End Side 2 Track 1 00-130 Chairman McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Mueller, Magruder, Perkins, Spencer, Weisbart, and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: None. APPROVAL CP MINUTES: Minutes of Nov. S, ^.21 a:if LKc. 13, 1571 worn yet completed for approve'.. COM X.'ICATICNS: 1. League of California Cities advised of Planning Institute scheduled for February 23 -25, 1972. 2. Proposed revisions to the Standard Specifications for Subdivisions pre- kar pared by the Town Engineer Were distributed for comments. 3. Staff reviewed an unsigned letter from Mrs. Lois Hogle which stated that the Sierra Club would prepare a subdivision map (if required) to reflect that portion of her acreage dedicated in perpetuity to the Sierra Club. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Clerk advised that nomination papers may be filed between January 13, 1972 and noon on February 3, 1972, for the three Council vacancies on the April 11th municipal election. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Spencer reported on the 12/28/71 meeting of the Pathway Committee. Their discussion on use of Byrne Preserve and construction vs. in -lieu fees for paths was noted. STUDY SESSION: Chairman McReynolds adjourned to a study session at 8:00 P.M. and the Commis- sion reviewed the Master Bike Route Plan proposed by the Pathway Committee. Discussion suggested that the "circulation plan" indicate connections outside of Town and internal activity centers (schools, parks, etc.) The Commission also suggested the routes be coded to distinguish between those presently existing, those presently feasible but not existing, and those proposed but requiring resolution of inherent engineering problems. The meeting reconvened to regular session at 9:00 P.M. %W 1.BUILDING SITE APPROVAL FOR B. S. SHAW (BSA -72-71), 2 lots, 1.004 acres and 1.038 acres on Newbridge Road. Engr. John W. Riley. Staff reviewed these two lots originally created by Tract 2979 (approved 7/61) and presented the check list. The Pathway Committee recommended a 10' wide path easement be acquired along the east side of Lots #4 and 1. Commission discussion of the check list ensued with floor comments heard from Mr. J. Riley (Applicant's engineer) and a neighbor, Mr. J. A. Roberts, 26060 Newbridge Road. Mr. Roberts questioned whether the existing road was not entirely on his property rather than within the 12' R.O.W. on each side of the property line. Motion by Commissioner Spencer, seconded by Mueller to continue this item for two weeks to clarify location of the road as it related to the actual Right of Way and arrive at a maintenance agreement for all users, failed. The maj- ority of the Commission concurred that staking of the easement and provision of a maintenance agreement for the users should be incorporated into the check list as additional conditions to preclude the need for a continuance. MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIEDn Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously that building site approval for two lots of B. S. Shaw (BSA 72-71) be recommended to the Council for approval in accord- ance with the check list as amended January 10, 1972, 2. BUILDING SITE APPROVAL FOR THOMAS W. SPAIN (BSA -59-70), 1 lot, 1.178 acres, with frontage on both Fremont Road and Cicerone Lane, Bngr, J.W. Riley. Staff reviewed this lot originally created by Tract #2585 and approved in December, 1959. It was noted that this lot had been created when the parcel containing the old homesite located on the adjoining upper lot was sub- divided. The lot is traversed by two driveways coming off Fremont Road that provided access to the homesite. The original homesite now has access to Cicerone Lane. At the time of subdivision, a 30' dedication from the center- line of Fremont Road had been acquired for roadway purposes. Noting the problem that the existing driveways would create for drainlines, as well as the hazardous entrance onto Fremont Road in this area, Staff recommended access be from Cicerone Lane; the existing driveways off Fremont be aban- doned; a 1' non -access strip be dedicated along the Fremont frcntage, and a 20' slope easement along the Fremont frontage be obtained to facilitate eventual widening of Fremont Road. Ensuing Commission discussion included participation from Messrs. T. Spain, (Applicant); J. Riley (Applicant's engineer) and Mr. F. Garrett, (neighbor on lot above). Commissioner Spencer expressed reservations as to the legal status of a long -existent stonewall blocking entrance to this lot from Cicerone Lane. Mr. Garrett, the neighbor, objected to its remov 1, since he had landscaped his front yard to the wall. Other members of the Commission questioned the adequacy of the indicated access from Cicerone Lane noting its 16% slope would necessitate fill with a resultant taper beyond the prop- erty limits, or the alternative of a retaining wall to contain the fill. Town Planner Mader agreed additional detail would be useful to determine feasibility of access from Cicerone but stressed its desirability due to the dangerous entrance onto Fremont Road below the "Twister". -2- •�t i MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Magruder and carried by majority vote that the application for building site approval of T. Spain (BSA 59=70) be continued to 1/24/72 to obtain additional detail for determination of access feasibility from Cicerone Lane and if possible enable the applicant to obtain an easement from the adjoining lot below to allow a wider access onto Cicerone Lane. Commissioner Spencer opposed the motion since he felt a legal interpreta- tion regarding the stone wall was imperative before the Commission proceeded to require access off Cicerone Lane. Mr. Riley noted that the applicant had paid $800 in 1959 for road -in -lieu fees and asked that the required $680 path -in -lieu fees requested be reconsidered. 3. USE PERMIT FOR MR. AND MRS. ROBERT COOK (UP -357-71) Boarding Stable and Ridina Lessons at 14190 Pace Mill Road. 66.6 acres. Staff stated that the applicant was requesting a Use Permit for 132 horses (2 per acre), but reported there were currently only 90 horses on the prop- erty, of which 51 were boarded and 39 arced. It was noted that riders do not leave the property, due to the extensive trail system on the acreage available. Staff advised that the premises had been inspected by the Health and Fire Departments and no violations were found. A complaint from a neighbor regarding noise from the P.A. system early in the mornings on week- ends had been received. ( Commission discussion of the Use Permit conditions ensued with participation from Mrs. R. Cook. Responding to concern expressed by the Commission re- garding the adequacy of the acreage for 132 horses, Mrs. Cook stated that there were presently 72 stalls available, corrals hold 10, and that they pastured 17 without supplementing their feed. The Commission requested and applicant concurred that the maximum number of horses on the property be 99. Mrs. Cook stated that due to the length of the horse shows, they nec- essitated an early start in the morning, but agreed to resolve the noise aggravation by adding additional speakers in the "staging area", which would enable them to reduce the speaker volume. Commission agreed, noting re- occurence of the complaint could be resolved as a public nuisance under the Noise Abatement Ordinance. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Spencer and carried by majority vote that the Use Permit for Mr. and Mrs. R. Cook (UP 357-71) as amended January 10, 1972 be recommended to the Camcil for approval. Commissioner Mueller opposed, since the conditions didn't re- strict use of the P.A. system early in the morning. 4. TENTATIVE MAP FOR DENNIS J. ARCHIBALD Commission concurred with applicants request to continue this item to January 24, 1972. ADJOURNMENT.• There being no further business, Chairman McReynolds adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. to NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday January 24, 1972. at Town Hall. `r ResRect1)t itt , T8D J. / TJWdq City Clerk 1/10/72 Town of Los Altos Hills