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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1972PLANNING COMMISSION _ TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING May 8, 1972 REEL PC -7: SIOE 1, TRACK 2 -- FOOTAGE 290 - END REEL PC -7: SIDE 2, TRACK 2 -- FOOTAGE 00 - 750 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 Magruder, Mueller, Spencer, and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Perkins, and Welsbart. CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Mary C. Davey APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 24, 1972. Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried by unanimous vote, that the Minutes of April 24, 1972 be approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. ADJOURN TO STUDY SESSION: 8:00 to 9:00 P. M. (PARTIALLY TAPED: PC-7:SI,T2-305) lilir REVIEW PROGRESS OF GENERAL PLAN. It was agreed that the Study Session for the May 22nd meeting will encompass budget discussion of the 1972-73 Fiscal Year and review of Town goals. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION: ORDER OF BUSINESS: I. TENTATIVE MAP FOR DENNIS J. ARCHIBALD (381-71) 2 lots, 4.27 acres, Magdalena Road and HIIlview Drive. Engineer J. W Riley.(PC-7• S1 T2-505) Staff reviewed the history of this application, stating that It had been made In June of 1971 and has been continued from time to time attempting to solve the problem of Hale Creek cutting through the subdivision. The applicant originally applied for a 3 -lot subdivision but has now changed his application to a 2 -lot subdivision. Mr. Archibald Is requesting that he not be required to dedicate a 601 drainage easement to the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District, but Instead is offering a 601 dedication to the Town of Los Altos Hills. He Is also requesting that he not be required to do road work on Hillview Drive nor Install the path along HIIlview Drive. The Planning Comm lssion concurred they would not require the 601 dedication to the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District but would ask the applicant to offer this dedication to the Town of Los Altos Hills. Town Engineer Jerry Crabtree stated that Hillview Drive Is presently a Town Standard road and would require no additional work. The path along Hlllvl ew Drive, however, will be required. Archibald (381-71) cont'd.: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously, that the Check List be prepared. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously, that the Planning Comm lsslon recommend to the City Council that the Tentative Map of Dennis J. Archibald (381-71) 2 lots, 4.27 acres, be approved In accordance with the conditions of the Approved Check List. 2. TENTATIVE MAP FOR JEROME H. BISHOP (385-72) 4 lots, 4.36 gr. acres, Purissima and La Paloma Roads. Enqr. J. W. Rllev. (PC -7• S1 T2-820). Staff presented a report on this subdivision, which had been continued from the April 10th meeting to allow the applicant time to solve the drainage problem at the end of the cul-de-sac, Calle del Sol,and to determine whether sanitary sewers would be required. It was reported that the drainage problem at the end of the cul-de-sac could be handled by the installation of a catch basin, a pipe and adequate headwall and rip - rap conducting the collected water Into a natural drainage swale. Mr. Bishop re- ported that the percolation tests Indicated that septic tanks would be satisfactory on his subdivision. The Santa Clara County Health Department Is still recommending sanitary sewers. Lots #2, 3, and 4 would have to be pumped as there Is no gravity line available. The Planning Commission concurred that the requirement for pumping of sewage of ` Lots #2, 3, and 4 might be considered unreasonable and that the applicant and Health Department should find a solution In conformance with Town Ordinance No. 136. The Pathway Committee again recommended an easement from the end of Calle del Sol to Alta Tierra Road and added a recommendation that a Type 2 path be constructed along the La Paloma frontage of Lots #3 and A. The Commissioners again rejected the request for the path easement connecting Calle del Sol to Alta Tierra Road. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously, that the Check List be prepared. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the Tentative Map of Jerome H. Bishop (385-72) 4 lots, 4.36 gross acres, be approved in accordance with the conditions of the Approved Check List. 3. TENTATIVE MAP FOR HERMAN SPECTOR (386-72) 3 lots, 8.26+ acres, Black Mountain Road Engr. J W Riley.(PC-7• Sip T2-1215) Staff reported on this application stating that Mr. Spector wishes to resubdivide Parcels A, B and C, separating his existing garage from his existing residence so that the garage can be remodeled Into a small cottage. A portion of Parcel C Is to be added to Parcel A to provide sufficient land for a legal building site. Parcel C Is to be retained by Mr. Spector for future subdivision. Parcel C will not be a building site at this time. Town Planner George G. Mader raised several questions regarding the easements for driveway purposes for Parcels A and B, especially where the existing driveway meets AWO Black Mountain Road. -2- %W Spector (386-72) continued: General discussion ensued regarding the setback for the garage and the Inherent difficulty In adding onto this garage, due to its location and the steepness of the terrain. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Cow issloner Mueller moved, seconded by Magruder and carried by majority vote, that the Check List be prepared. Chairman McReynolds voted "NO", stating that there were Inherent problems with the remodeling of the garage due to Its location, and that the problems should be solved before the subdivision Is approved. After additional discussion by the Commissioners, It was agreed that more Information was needed before action could be taken. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously to continue this action for two weeks in order for the applicant to provide the additional Information needed. 4. BUILDING SITE APPROVAL FOR HUGH L. MONAHAN (BSA -73-71) 2 lots, 1.007 a. and 1.044 a., end of E. Sunset Drive. Engr.: Geo. S. Nolte 8 Associates. (S2.T2-150) The subject lots were created in 1957 and the apDllcant wishes them to be declared legal building sites per Ordinance No. 102. The lots are located at the end of E. Sunset Drive. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously, that the Check List be prepared. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend building site approval be granted to Mr. Hugh L. Monahan for 2 lots, subject to the conditions of the Approved Check List. 5. VARIANCE REQUEST (V-366-72) FOR REDUCTION OF REQUIRED FRONT 40' SETBACK TO 30' FOR POOL AT 13920 FREMONT PINES LANE. APPLICANT: LIONEL W. CARUFEL. (PC -7: S2. T2-210) Staff reported on this application stating that the requested location of the pro- posed swimming pool Is a reasonable location but that It would be hard to find the necessary conditions for recommending a variance In the front yard setback. There Is sufficient land on this property to accommodate a pool observing the required setbacks, but the applicant feels that he would have to remove too many trees to accomplish this. MOTION: Commissioner Spencer moved to recommend approval of this variance. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Magruder to continue this matter for two weeks, so that the applicant could study the use of his land to determine if the swimming pool could be accommodated without requiring a F variance. -3- C7 6. VARIANCE REQUEST (V-368-72) TO ENCROACH 30' INTO THE REQUIRED 30' SETBACK FOR TENNIS COURT AT 25698 ELENA ROAD. APPLICANT: HOWARD W. STOKES. (S2.T2-300)._ Staff reported on this application stating that one corner of the tennis court Is proposed to be located on the easement line of Vinedo Lane, with the court enclosed by a 12' high fence. This application involves two variances: (1) the tennis court encroaches 30' Into the sideyard setback, and (2), a 12' high fence encroaches Into the required 25' setback. Mr. Stokes expI a l ned there is a 20' easement, between the paved area of VI nedo Lane and his fence,dedicated to neighboring property owners for use for roadway purposes. It Is not being used for that and he contends that it probably never will. Commissioners concurred that the applicant should try to have the 20' easement abandoned and amend his request for a 30' variance to a 10' variance. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously, that this Item be continued for two weeks to allow the applicant time to contact the owners of this 20' easement In an attempt to abandon It. CONSIDER REQUEST OF JOHN I. QUIMBY FOR HEARING RE REQUIREMENTS OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR NEW RESIDENCE AT 12797 LA CRESTA DRIVE (PC -7: S2 T2-555) Mr. Quimby Is requesting a review by the Planning Corm fission of the decision and action of the Site Development Committee as it pertains to the construction of the Bugge residence on the lot adjacent to his home. Mr. Quimby feels that the contractor overgraded in the area within 10' of his property line and that a retaining wall should now be constructed on the Bugge property, so that this area can be filled back to natural grade. Discussion evolved around the legal Interpretation of the Site Development Ordinance and it was suggested that the City Attorney be asked for his legal opinion. The Commissloners and applicant concurred that this Item should be continued until the City Attorney's opinion Is obtained. OTHER BUSINESS BY PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None. ADJOURNMENT: (PC -7: S 2, T 2 - 748) There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 A. M. to: NEM REGULAR MEETING: Monday, May 22, 1972, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, MURL M. FRITSCHLE City Manager MMF/mam Town of Los Altos Hills -4-