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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/1972PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING December 27, 1972 Reel PC 11 Side 1 Track 2 155 -End Side 2 Track 2 00-123 Chairman McReynolds called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Ica Altos Hills to order at 8:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Joe Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Mueller, Perkins, Spencer, Weisbart and Chairman McReynolds. Absent: Commissioner Magruder. CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIvd: Mayor Helgesson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 13, 1972 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Mueller moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried by majority vote (Commissioner rerkins abstained as absent) that the minutes of December 13, 1972 be approved as written. 1. Letter from the Los Altos Fire Department urged the construction of adequate road patterns in areas to be developed to permit easy access for emergency equipment. `. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Commissioner Mueller reported on the Planning Commission Subcommittee's meeting with the Staff of the Santa Clara County Planning Department stating that the sub- committee was able to get their viewpoints aired before the County staff and that the County intends to answer Mayor Helgeeson'e letter. Commissioner Mueller was invited to review the County's letter before it is mailed to the Mayor. Commissioner Lachenbruch felt the meeting was a useful discussion. Commissioner Perkins stated the County had an answer for every position that the Town raised and felt there was basic problems involved that will need more airing. Commissioner Parkins read the following two corrections that should be made to the memo "Review of Production Objectives for Resisted Housing", dated November 28, 1972. All the corrections are on page 3• 1. Change the last two column entries in the table for the City of Ica Altos from 3.3 to 2.7 and from 3.1 to 2.8. 2. Replace the last paragraph on page 3 with: The hazard of numerically averaging CSF with population factor (as 1s done in Table 21 Page 15 of this report) is illustrated above. If only CSF and population factors were used to allocate housing, one would expect a relative increase in allocation where there is excess capacity; a decrease in allocation if capacity is deficient; and no change if capacity and enrollment are equal. RCOMMSEM-AEPORTS,,(Gdnt' d) A comparison of the last two columns in the above table suggests otherwise. Los Altos (27l excess) does show a relative increase (2.7 to 2.8� but Palo Alto (15/, excess) shows no change. San Jose (4% deficiency does go down from 48.8 to 42.6 but Milpitas (6% deficiency) goes up from 3.0 t0 3.1. Fully Gilroy with capacity equal to enrollment actually goes from 1.4 to 1.6. The Commission concurred with these corrections. ADPOURN TO STUDY SESSION: 8:07 P.M. 1. CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF MODIFICATIONS 70 THE liffiLTPaxm POLICY STATEMENT: GEORGE 0. MAMM OF WM. SPANGLE & ASSOCIATES, TOWN PLANNER Mr. George Mader, Town Planner, reviewed the changes and suggestions that were in- corporated in the Preliminary Policy Statement draft beginning on page 10, Open Space Element. Discussion ensued regarding the wording of Item 2, Page 11, Principles. On page 13, Principles, Item 4, general discussion ensued regarding through/mein trails. Under the section Conservation Element, Principles, Item 2, Commissioner Perkins questioned the last phrase--deoxygenisation. Further discussion on changes ensued on pages 14, 15 and 16. Commission concurred to continue this item for further review to the next Planning Commission meeting to enable the Town Planner to incorporat tonight's changes with those changes made from the Study Session held December 13, 1972. 2. DISCUSSION OF POLICY STATEMT REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS AND TENNIS COURTS: GEORGE G. MADER OF WM. SPANGLE & ASSOCIATES, TOWN PLANNER This item was continued to the next Planning Commission meeting. 3. REVIEW AND COMMENTS ON REPORT FROM PFC, ENTITLED "FAIR HOUSING IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY". (SCC-JCCHEP-10) Mr. George Mader stated he didn't believe this report would effect the Town with the exception of Item No. 6 which is concerned with Zoning. The Town Planner then stated he had few comments but felt the Town must weight the merits of a central arbitrary body (which is proposed here) for Santa Clara County to review and enforce fair housing. Commissioner Mueller stated the City of Sunnyvale felt there were adequate existing bodies now in force to deal with problems related to fair housing. Commissioner Perkins stated he was appalled at the document and felt it should be broken out into two parts: 1) the first part of the report, and 2) the fair housing section by Dr. Deutsch. Commissioner Perkins further stated he felt this report was highly bias, did not reflect the true issue of both sides and did not discuss the total problem as it exists. He said this document, as presented, was not a balanced approach to this problem. Commission concurred to continue this item, under Study Session, to the next Planning Commission meeting. Since this was the lest Planning Commission meeting Mr. Fritschle would be attending as City Manager, Chairman McReynolds took this time to thank Mr. Fritschle for his support, effort and many hours he had devoted to the Commission and expressed his admiration for a job well done. -2- RECESS: 9:00 P.M. RECONVENE To REGULAR MEETING: 9:25 P.M. �► SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: TENTATIVE MAP OF WILLIAM E. JARVIS (394-72) 3 LOTS, 12.65 GR. ACRES. ENGR: J.W. RILM This item was continued from the last meeting to permit time for the Town's consulting geologist to review the geology report prepared by Dr. Robert L. Rose. Staff reviewed this request for a Tentative Map. Staff then reviewed the Town Geologist's reply stating that Dr. Cummings recommended that consideration be given to the possibility of realignment of Jarvis lane in order to avoid the small landslide mapped by Dr. Rose Dr. Cummings also recommended the Town should require design, specifications and supervision of construction of the roadway by a qualified soil engineer. Speaking from the floor, Mr. Helliwell and Dr. Buse stated their objections against a proposed path via Garth Lane. Mrs. L. Bogle asked clarification of proposed routes for paths. Mrs. L. Dronkert felt some path decision should be made at this time. Mr. Bob Stutz, Chairman of the Pathway Committee, discussed the Pathway Committee's recommendations. Commissioner Lachenbruch stated that at the last meeting Garth Lane did seem the most logical pathway but since further study, doesn't feel the same way. He stated he felt proposed paths on Jarvis Lane or on the edge of the westerly side of the property should be considered or perhaps discuss with Stanford the possibilities of using their land. Mrs. L. Hogle spoke on the use of the property she gave to the Sierra Club. Mr. John Riley spoke on behalf of his client. Discussion then ensued regarding the easements along Garth Lane. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Mueller and carried unanimously to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: TENTATIVE MAP CF LAURELEEN ACRES NO. 2 (395-72) 4 LOTS, 4.35 GR. ACRES, NATOMA RD. ENGR: L.G. BRIAN and R.W. FOULK Staff reviewed this Tentative Map of Iaureleen Acres No. 2 which 1s a proposed sub- division of 4.35 acre parcel upon which building site approval was recently granted to the previous owner, Mr. L.G. Brian. Staff determined that the environmental impact for this subdivision is trivial and recommended approval. Discussion ensued regarding paths for this subdivision. Speaking from the floor, Mr. R. Foulk talked on his own behalf regarding his preference of a path around the periphery of his property. Mrs. L. Dronkert spoke on having a useable, safe path. Commission concurred to recommend the path to go along the edge of the road in keeping with the Town's policy on invasion of privacy. Mrs. Jensen opposed a path along the creekslde. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Perkins and carried unanimously to proceed with the Checklist dated December 271 1972. -3- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2 (Cont.) MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Weisbart and �. carried unanimously to approve the Tentative Map of Iaureleen Acres No. 2 (395-72) 4 lots, 4.35 gr. acres, Natoma Road, in accordance with the Checklist dated December 27, 1972 and that the environmental impact is trivial. SCHEIULED ITEM NO. 3: VARIANCE REQUEST OF DR. ABRAHAM A. GOETZ (V-380-72) FOR A 25' REDUCTION OF SIDE SET- BACK LINE (FROM 30' TO 5') FOR A CABANA AT 12791 WEST SUNSET DRIVE. The Town Planner reviewed this Variance request of Dr. Goetz's in which the applicant wishes to construct a cabana oriented in such a way that it will be easily accessible to both the house and the pool. The Town Planner determined that the environmental impact is trivial and recommended approval. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried by majority vote (Commissioner Weisbart abstained) to grant the variance request of Dr. Abraham A. Goetz (V-380-72) for a 25' reduction of side setback line (from 30' to 5') for a cabana at 12791 West Sunset Drive, and that the environmental impact is trivial. Commissioner Perkins excused himself at 10:45 P.M. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: VARIANCE REQUEST OF JOAN A. GUILBERT (V-381-72) FOR AN 8' REDUCTION OF SIDE SETBACK LINE (FROM 30' TO 221) FOR A FOOL AT 12930 TRIPOLI COURT The Town Planner reviewed this variance request in which the applicant wishes to construct a swimming pool and wishes to encroach on the side yard setback, a distance of 8 feet which would reduce the normal setback line 30' to 221. The Town Planner recommended that tae variance be granted with the following condition: That for approximately 100 feet of the area between the pool and the southerly property line, landocaping bo introduced sufficient to provide visual and some noise buffering between the pool area and the adjoining property. Landscaping plans shall be submitted with the building permit satisfactory to the City Manager, and plants shall be installed and maintained. Speaking from the floor, Mr. Schnider spoke as a concerned neighbor. General discussion ensued regarding the landscaping required. It was noted that the applicant had constructed a fence on top of a grade. Discussion centered around whether or not the applicant had done grading when installing his fence, and if so, had necessary permits been obtained. Commission concurred to have the Staff look up past grading permits and obtain further information on this matter. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: TENTATIVE MAP OF EDGERTON COOLEY (396-72), 12 LOTS, 20.54 GR. ACRES ON EDGERTON RD. MR. J.W. RILEY I AW Staff reviewed this request for Tentative Map of Edgerton Cooley stating that the property was located at the end of Edgerton Road, off of Black Mountain Road. The -4- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5 (Cont. The Town Engineer reviewed the Geologists Report submitted by Dr. Robert L. Rose. %W Dr. Town Engineer then reviewed the Town Geologist's reply to this report in which Dr. Johnson stated that Dr. Rose's report was accurate and thorough. Dr. Johnson recommends pits be dug along the property line of the proposed lot and in other specified locations to determine the actual fault line. It was recommended that this additional testing be done prior to approval of this tentative map. Speaking from the floor, Mr. Riley, Engineer for the applicant, objected to the Pathway Committee's recommendation of clearing the path with a bulldozer. Mr. Bob Stutz, Chairman of the Pathway Committee, reviewed the Committee's recommendations for paths. General discussion ensued regarding paths. Floor Participation was heard from: Mr. Spector, speaking as a concerned neighbor; Mrs. Ginston, stating the need for emergency access roads; Mrs. Dronkert, raising questions of the Town's standards for private roads. Commission concurred that they would like to have clarification to the following items: s Is there significant differences between contours and actual lay of the lend. b; Could the loop road also serve as the fire emergency road. c Improvement of Edgerton Road to Town standards. d Require 50' right-of-way on Edgerton Road instead of 40'. e Would like additional information and soil testing as recommended by Dr. Johnson. f More information on path locations and construction of paths. g The possibility of paths between lots 9 and 10 instead of between lots 8 and 9. �40 h Quality of building site on lot 1 due to the steepness of the lot. i The Health Department's requirement for sewers vs. the applicant's request for septic tanks. Dr. Rose, Geologist for the applicant, spoke on his report and talked of the fault line on this property, stating he felt it has been inactive for two million years, more or less. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Weisbart moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 A.M. to: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, January 10, 1972 at 7:45 P.M. at Town Hall. jd Respectfully submitted, Judith L. Duncan Recorder Town of Los Altos Hills -5-