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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/30/19724 PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 060 October 30, 1972 Reel PCIO Side 1 Track 2 570 -End Side 2 Track 2 00-485 Chairman McReynolds called the regular meeting of the Planning Commisslo' of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 8:55 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll calls Present: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Magruder, Mueller, Weisbart and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: Commissioners Perkins and Spencer. CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Councilman Davey APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 10, 1972 Commission Mueller moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried unanimous]: LCommissioners Magruder and Weisbart abstained as absent} that the minutes of October 10, 1972 be approved as written. COMMUNICATIONS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Staff announced that the City Council had a first ready of an ordinance to change their Council meeting nights to Wednesday and asked if the Commission would like to follow suit and change their meeting nights to the second and fourth Wednesday to correspond with the Council. Commission concurred to discuss this item under 'Other Business'. 2. Staff asked the Commission their preference in how they would like their Commission packets distributed: i.e., a telephone call as a reminder that the packets were ready to be picked up, mailed, etc. The individual Commissioners each stated their preference. 3. Staff announced the Inter City CouncilOs next meeting, November 2nd and asked if any Commissioners needed reservations. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Commissioner Mueller asked that Scheduled Item No. 6, Discussion on Joint Cities -County Housing Element by Planning Commission Sub - Committee be deferred to the November 13th Planning Commission meeting. Commission concurred. ADJOURN TO STUDY SESSION: 8:00 P.M. 1. Continue Work on °Preliminary Policy Statement' prepared by George Mader, Town Planner Mr. Mader, the Town Planner, stated that the Commission had worked through the first part of the Assumptions and talked of Regional Goals. In response to the Commission+s discussions at their last meeting, these changes had been made. Mr. Mader proceeded with the next item --'Major Community Goals". Commissioner Lachenbruch felt more emphasis should be placed on maintaining rural atmosphere. The Commission concurred. Commissioner Lachenbruch felt the Town should consider the population policy of the region which the Town can endorse to preserve the values of the bay area and our community. General discussion ensued regarding facilities and services that were available from sources outside the Town which should not be duplicated or available in the Town. Mr. Mader next reviewed the section "Principles° stating that the Principles are statements to help achieve the objectives of the Town. The "Circulation Elements" section was discussed briefly when the discussion of this item was curtailed. The Town Planner proposed a Stud; Session be held to continue working on this Policy Statement. Commis- sion concurred and scheduled a Study Session to be held Wednesday, November 8, 1972 at 7:45 P.M. RECESS: 9:00 P.M. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION: 9:15 P.M. Following the recess, Chairman McReynolds excused himself and Vice 06, Chairman Mueller assumed the Chair. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1 LOT LINE CHANGE FOR COLIN PETERS {LLC -6-72}, LA LOMA DRIVE. ENGR.: D.D. AHLGREN Staff reviewed this request in which the applicant, Mr. Colin Peters, wishes to change the common lot line between his residence and Lot 3 by adding 50' to the length of his lot. Staff noted there would be no problems involved with this lot line change and recommended approval. Staff further stated that there is no Environmental Impact in granting this request. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously to proceed with the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously to approve the lot line change for Colin Peters {LLC -6-72}, La Loma Drive, in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972, and that the Env'.ronmental Impact is trivial. -2- • SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 BUILDING T A ROVAL FOR ESTATE OF ALEX P. CHORBA {BSA -88-72} 1 LOT, 1.049 ACRES, LOT •15, TRACT 01707, DIANNE DRIVE. CRAIG WEBER• ATTORNEY %W FOR ESTATE. Staff reviewed that this lot located on Dianne Drive was created In October 1958 and, therefore, needs Building Site Approval before a building permit can be issued. Staff noted that the driveway from Dianne Drive to the graded pad was very steep and that extreme care must be taken at Site Development stage to insure proper access. Staff recommended approval and stated that there is no Environmental Impact in granting this Building Site Approval. Mrs. C. Gieseler, speaking for the Chairman of the Pathway Committee, stated that the Committee recommends a 109 wide path 1n the road right- of-way be cleared. Speaking from the floor, Mr. Craig Weber, Attorney for the Estate, spoke on behalf of the buyer. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED to proceed with the Check List carried by unanimous vote. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried unanimously to approve the Building Site Approva for estate of Alex P. Chorba {BSA -88-72} 1 lot, 1.049 acres, Lot 015, Tract •1707, Dianne Drive in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972 and that the Environmental Impact is trivial. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3 BUILDING ITE APPR AL FOR DR. HAROLD J. BEAVER {BSA -89-72}, TWO {2} `w LOTS FRONTING ON ARASTRADERO ROAD. ENGR: J.W. RILEY Lot No. 5 - with access from private road off La Cresta Staff reviewed this request stating that Lot •5 was quite steep and would undoubtedly require a variance. Sewage disposal is by private septic tank and drainfield. Staff recommended a soils test be made prior to the issuance of a building permit but part of the building program. A portion of the paved private road falls outside the ease- ment, therefore, the easement description should be amended to include the existing roadway. Due to the steepness of the lot, the amount of earth moving tin connection with site development} should he kept to a minimum. Staff suggested that a copy of a maintenance agreement be provided indicating this lot0s participation in maintaining the private road. The Fire Department recommended disapproval of this lot as a building site due to the hazards and problems of fighting a fire on such a steep lot. Discussion ensued regarding the problems invol-ed with fighting fires associated with pole houses with access from the lower portion of lot. Staff recommended approval and stated there is no Environmental Impact in granting this Building Site Approval. The Town Planner stated that this was a difficult lot to develop and the turnaround space was poor. -3- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3 [Cnnt.) Mr. J. Riley, applicant+s engineer, spoke on behalf of the applicant. The Pathway Committee had not arrived at any conclusion in regard to paths. The Town Planner urged paths as required by the Pathway Committee and suggested the Committee go to the site and review it to see if there was adequate space for paths. Commissioner Weisbart stated that she would not vote in favor of this Building Site Approval due to the fact that the lot was too steep and didn+t feel this was a good building site. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by Magruder and carried by a majority vote {Commissioner Weisbart voted no} to proceed with the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried by majority vote {Commissioner Weisbart voted no} to approve Building Site Approval for Dr. Harold J. Beaver {BSA 89- 721, Lot •5, fronting Arastradero Road in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972, and that the Environmental Impact Is trivial. Lot No. 8 - with access from Horseshoe Lane Staff reviewed this lot which is served by a private driveway easement from Horseshoe Lane. Staff recommended that as part of the building program, a soils and geologic report be required and that the amount of earth moving in connection with the site development be kept at a L minimum. �V The Fire Department recommended disapproval of this lot as a building site. This lot is to be served by private septic tank and drainfleld. Due to the steepness of the land, a variance will undoubtedly be required to permit construction of a residence closer than 30° to the driveway. Staff recommended approval and stated that there is no Environmental Impact in granting this Building Site Approval. Discussion ensued regarding a connecting easement for emergency vehicles only. The Town Planner emphasized the importance of a soils report and stated this lot was a difficult lot to develop. Commissioner Weisbart again stated her disapproval of granting this request due to the steep- ness of the lot and it being a poor building site. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried by majority vote {Commissioner Weisbart voted no} to proceed with the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by Magruder and carried by Majority vote {Commissioner Weisbart voted no} to approve Building Site Approval for Dr. Harold J. Beaver (BSA -89- 72) Lot No. 8, fronting on Arastradero Road in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972 and that the Environmental Impact is trivial. -4- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4 BUILDING SITE APPROVAL FOR BYRON V. WHITNEY {BSA -90-72} 1 LOT, LOT •11, OF TRACT 02958, OLIVE TREE LANE. Staff reviewed this lot which is located on Olive Tree Lane and is the second lot above Blandor Way on the right-hand side of the road going west. This lot was created in May of 1961 and, therefore, requires building site approval before a building permit can be issued. Staff recommended that conditions be placed on the Check List calling for special attention of the Site Development Committee regarding the preservation of trees in the fill area, provision for adequate guest parking, and the turning radii of the driveway entrance. It was noted from a field inspection that the pathway constructed along north side of Olive Tree Lane adjacent to the lot needs improvement and that this work be required of the applicant. Sewage disposal will be by private septic tank and drainfield. Staff recommended approval and stated there was no Environmental Impact In granting this Building Site Approval. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously to proceed with the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously to approve the Building Site Approval for Byron V. Whitney {BSA -90-72} 1 lot, Lot •11, of Tract •2958 Olive Tree Lane in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972 and that the Environmental Impact is trivial. SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 5 TENTATIVE MAP OF OLIVER E. BYRD {390-72} 3 LOTS, 6.41 ACRES GROSS, LOCATED AT THE END OF BYRD LANE OFF NATOMA ROAD. ENGR.: SANDIS 8 ASSOC. {John Humber} Staff reviewed this item and presented slides taken of this property. The applicant only requested a three lot subdivision since he wished to keep Lot 03 as large as possible. Sewage disposal would be by septic tanks and the normal fees connected with the dubdivision will be required. Staff suggested that a maintenance agreement be provided for Lots 1 and 2 for maintaining their private road. It was noted that the 42° live oak is situated in the center of the proposed new turnaround and that the preservation of this tree is critical. - Staff stated that the Environmental Impact would be trivial and recommended approval of this three lot subdivision. The Pathway Committee recommendations were discussed. Speaking from the floor, the engineer for the applicant spoke on his clients behalf stating he felt his client would prefer the path be located on the lot line. Commission concurred to have the path easement established around the perimeter of the property lines in accordance with the Pathway Committee+s recommendations. -5- SCHEDULED ITEM N0. 5 {Cont.) MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Magruder and carried unanimously to proceed with the Check List. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Magruder moved,s.conded by Weisbart and carried unanimously to approve the Tentative Map of Oliver E. Byrd {391-72} 3 lots, 6.41 acres gross, located at the end of Byrd Lane off Natoma Road in accordance with the amended Check List dated October 30, 1972 and that the Environmental Impact is trivial. ITEM NO. 6 DI C� USSION ON JOINT CITIES -COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT BY PLANNING COMMISSION SUB -COMMITTEE This item was deferred to the November 13th Planning Commission meeting. SCHEDULED7ITEM NO. 7 CONTNUEF STUDY OF THE "TRAFFIC STUDY" PREPARED BY GEORGE MADER, TOWN PLANNER, DATED SEPTEMBER 1972 This item was deferred to the November 13th Planning Commission meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 8 OTHER BUSINESS BY PLANNING COMMISSIONERS 1. The Commission discussed the feasibility of changing their meeting nights to Wednesday in accordance with the Council+s change of meeting nights. Commission concurred to recommend to the Council that their meeting nights be changed to the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting wqs adjourned at 11:00 P.M. to= NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, November 13, 1972, 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall Respectfully submitted, jd Ted J. Kluzek City Clerk Treasurer Town of Los Altos Hills -6-