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Home My WebLink About04/04/1957PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS HINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING April 4, 1957 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Bullis at 7:45 P.M., Thursday , April 4, 1957, Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Town of Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Tantau, Sherlocks Williams, Powell, Mellquist, Chairman Bullis. ABSENT: Richard Dawson, Commissioner Stedman granted leave of absence. MINUTES. March 23, 1957: Motion; Tantau; Second: Mellquist; Vote: Passed Unanimously RECOMMENDATION: Move we dispense with the reading of the minutes. Motion. Tantau; Second: Sherlock; Vote: Passed Unanimously RECOMMENDATION: ove the minutes of March 23, 1957o. be Accepted without corrections or additions. CORRESPQNDENCE: 1. A memorandum was received from Councilman Hoefler in reference to additions and revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance. 2. Meeting, April 10, 1957, 7:30P.M. - 10:30P.M., Supervisors Chambers, Civic Center, First & Rosa Streets, San JoSe. Joint 'Workshop, City 060 & County Planning Commissions to discuss problem of City -County co rdinated planning in Santa Clara Valley. All Commissioners are urged to attend as this was set up at our request. OLD BUSINESS: 4W 1. Lutheran Rome for —the Aged: After a brief summary by Chairman Bullis regarding the status of this Use Permit, a report was given by Commissioner William c. Mr. Hoefler - Hillview off Magdalena, Los Altos Hills, believed this Use Permit should be considered on the basis that it did not conform with the Zoning or Subdivision Ordin- ance of the Town. Also ' lie ouestioned whether a deed restriction could control the number of guests at the Home. #AV "Lt was the concensus of the Commission that ph7sieal features such as fire protection, sewage, roads, etc., could be worked out satisfactorily. The main objection was that the proposal did not conform with the Zoning regulations of the Town of Los Altos Hills, and due to the overwhelming opposition to the granting of this Use Permit by residents, took the following action: Motion; Sherlock; Second: Mellquist; Vote' Passed 4r with Commissioner Powell voting ' no'. (A report has been prepared stating his reasons in full). -2- -2 - Powell concerning the proposed Use Permit for a Rest Home on the Town border but outside Town limits in the County end City of Los Altos. Commissions- Powell read the following letters from intere;ted parties: Bruce Wiggins, county Fire Marshall; Los Altos Hills Association; Residents on Hillview Drive (signed by Mrs. John Peter Daley; Henry G. I'aulman, City Clerk; City of Los Altos to Council and Commission (signed by Aaron Corenman, Los Altos Planning Commission). Commissioner Powell read a report which he prepared at the requnt of the Planning Commission, Los Altos Hills. Chairman Bullis thanked Mr. Powell for an excellent and thorough report. Discussion from citizens in attendance: 1. There was no comment in favor of granting this Use Permit. 2. Those in opposition: a. Mr, Daley - Hillviev Drive, Los Altos Hills, expressed the opinion that if one permit is granted for an institution, there will be many more. Mr. Daley presented a map showing surrounding neighbors who oppose the Rest Rome. #4F b. Glenn Hitchcock - 1344 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills, brought up the problem of roads and felt the portion of the road to be improved would entail road dedication from surrounding property owhers. Also I staff and visitors would mean additional traffic on inadequate roads. c. Mr. Hoefler - Hillview off Magdalena, Los Altos Hills, believed this Use Permit should be considered on the basis that it did not conform with the Zoning or Subdivision Ordin- ance of the Town. Also ' lie ouestioned whether a deed restriction could control the number of guests at the Home. #AV "Lt was the concensus of the Commission that ph7sieal features such as fire protection, sewage, roads, etc., could be worked out satisfactorily. The main objection was that the proposal did not conform with the Zoning regulations of the Town of Los Altos Hills, and due to the overwhelming opposition to the granting of this Use Permit by residents, took the following action: Motion; Sherlock; Second: Mellquist; Vote' Passed 4r with Commissioner Powell voting ' no'. (A report has been prepared stating his reasons in full). -2- -3 - RECOMMENDATION: That a letter be se:�t to the County of Santa Clara Planning Commisp4on and Ycs Altos Planning Commission stating that the planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills is oppossed to the granting Of & Use Permit for a Rest Rome adjoining our residential area as it is zoned one acre. Chairman Bullis thanked the citizens in attendance for their concern and interest for the welfare of the Town. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planning Commission Procedures: a. Committees appointed U Chairman Bullis: 1. Commissioners Williams and Tantau: take list of approved Planning Commission maps and study the Record of Surveys only. Check on deeds which have been received and transmit to the Town Attorney. Note the Record of Survey maps where no deeds have been transmitted, and recommend steps to olotain same. A report was requested at the first meeting in May, 1957. %W 2. Paul W. Salfen, Building Inspector, was appointed as a committee of one to study the Subdivisions approved and report at the May meeting as to the compliance of the stipulations for approval given by the Planning Commission. b. El Monte Road: motion: Fellauist; Second: Tantau; Vote: Passed Unanimously RECOMMENDATION: That the Chairman direct a request to the Road Commission aad t1je Tc,,m Engineer as to their views regardirg -�he future development and abandonment of that portion of El Monte above 6W the Pink Horse Ranch, and any alternate ideas for delivering traffic from the Prospect area to the Koody area. 0. Sign Ordinance Revision: This problem was assigned to the planning Committee headed by Cormissioner Mellquist. 4r, �d. New Member Kef2mmendat'On: The Chairman requested that each member of the -3- -4 - Commission refer their individual suggestion$ to him for forwarding to the Town Council. �w 0. Subdivision 2rd 1:,2ance ltLlsion: Second study meeting, April 11, 1957, 7:30 PjM.; Town Hall. f. Hap Deposit to insure recording of approved Record of Survey maps, Referred to the planning Committee for study. Setback Required for SwimmiM P0016: The Commission clarified policy that swimming Pools are listed in the Zoning Ordinance as unoccupied accessory buildings and have a side setback of 201.� h. policy 2f 1MREgXEMMt 2n Dedicate strips 2g Peripheral Roadsi This problem was referred to the Planning Committee for study, as the Council has requested a written memorandum from the Commission as to procedure., i. ProSEess of Planning Committee: Report by Commissioner Meliquist: 1. Consideration of a General Plan - what it could consist of: a. Traffic study: the Town has appro3dmately 29)6 pu ic road beside private roads. Should have this mapped as well as study traffic p L:ttern entering from adjacent towns. b. nd Use: the Town contains many acres of land Maf Is—not used for residential purposes. We need to know purpose of this non -conforming use. c Water resources: what are they and how to develop? d: =. Me has een studied by the County and the To -Z could use a soil map. a. School Districts: should know where location of froect-el-9c Moo sites are, and where density of population requires same. f Fire District: problems to consider in the hill area. g: a Maa�eulation. 2p---- 11. Public Areas; futu::,e school sites; County park proposed on-Duveneck Ranch; any recreational areas; private clubs _ these all influence character of Town. Commissioner Mellquist pointed out that many of these items are already a matter of record and simply need a sequence of maps and reports. There will be a planning Committee meeting, Saturday, April 6, 1957, 9:30 a ' m., Town Hall; members appointed - CommissionerA Dawson, Willisam, and acting Chairman Mellquist. -4- -5 - VARIANCES: 1. Becky Tattle (V-3-57) Application for a Use Permit to operate a day nursery LF from 9-12 A.M. for 10-12 children. a. A letter supporting this Use Permit was read from Mrs. Keith Bretlinger, Hilltop Way, Los Altos Hills. b. The following neighbors spoke in opposition: 1. Mr. Hulden, 12415 Hilltop, Los Altos Hills, felt this property is residential and should remain such. He presented a petition signed by 17 residents adjacent to the proposed nursery who are oppossed. 2. Kathleen Sievers, 12310 Hilltop Drive, Los Altos Hills, believed the number of children would grow and not be limited to 10 or 12. She also believed over -use of a septic tank would create a health hazard, and that it was a bad location for such a nursery. 3. Mrs. Randall, Summerhill Drive, Los Altos Rills, believed a nursery school is not residential in nature and a detriment to the Town. 4. Mr. Hoeflert Hillview, Los Altos Hills, stated fir that he had received phone calls from Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Tempee who are also Immediate property owners, In opposition to the proposed use. The concensus of the Planning Commission Was that a nursery school of this nature may be approved as a permitted use under the Zoning Ordinance. Due to the great majority opinion in opposition to the Use Permit by immediate neighbors, the Commission took the following action: Motion: Williams; Second: Tantau; Vote; Passed Unanimously RECOMIRMATIONt #6F That the Use Permit for the Tuttle Variance be denied. 2. Harold _04. &Z!J (v-5-57) Represented by Mr. Colin Peters, attorney. Mr. Boyd wishes a variance to reduce sideyard setback to 201 on Edgecliff Drive. A letter was read from Mr. & Mrs. Price$ 12215 40, Edgeeliff, stating opposition to this Variance and signed by five property owners on Edgecliff Drive. -5- -6 - Letters were also read from the Town Attorney, Town Engineer, and Building 1ps-loctor stating there was no reason why this Variance could rot be granted. Speaking in Opposition: 1. William Bangs 1 12200 Edgecliff, Los Alto, stated this is a poor lot and the plan does not fit the lot. 2. John Price, 12215 Edgecliff, Los Altos Hills, stated he was amenable to a split-level house on this lot. 3. Jean McMAnnu , requested the Commission make an on-site insp:etion to understand opposition from surrounding property owners. Motion: Sherlock; Secondi Powell; Vote: Passed Unanimously PYCOM14MATION: That this Variance be denied. A study will be made with Mr. Boyd to reach a more favorable solution and he may re -apply if necessary. RECORD OF SURVEY MAPS: 1. Oscar Clarholm (69-57) Record of Survey map dated Mr—uary, 195-1. Engineer: McMillen & McMillen. 2 building sites. Motion. Tantau; Second: Williams; Vote: Passed Unanimously RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission accept the recommendation of the Chairman of the Map Committee and approve this Record of Survey Map dated February, 1957, for Oscar Clarholm. Ho improvements or dedications. SUBDIVISIONS2 1. B�2"gr igates (73-57) Tentative map dated January 4 ineer: Rheinoehl. 23 lots. Letters were read from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, and Town Attorney. It was the opinion of the Town Attorney that a permit can be relueed until adequate egress and ingress in insured. Motion: Tantau; Second. Sherlock; Vote: Passed Unanimouly RECOMMMATION: 4aw That the tentative map for Broadmoor Estates be disapproved because. -6- -7- 1. Inadequate access over O'Keefe Lane which is 101 wide to the development from the bridge. 2. Inadequate drainage to the creek. pRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: 1, Jack A. Hall Wants to abandon portion of a private driveway located at Robleda Ave. and Alta Tierra. This matter was referred to the Map Study Committee. 2. Marston Girard Mr. Girard wants to proceed with a formal division of 2 acres out of a possible 6 acres, and wants to know what is the most feasible. Referred to Map study Committee. 3. J.I. Sanders. Located on Magdalena. Wants to change one boundary line on a 2 acre site. The Commission suggested that another Record of Survey be submitted. The County Health Department did not approve the original map because of bad drainage. 4. Fremont Hills #4. Located between Purissims. Avenue and Unite #2 on the east. 57 lots, approximately 60 acres. Bligineer: Brians. Suggestions were made regarding road improvement. MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:15 P.M. NEXT MEETING: April 20, 1957, Saturday, 8:30 A.M., Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. Respectfully ubmitted, Mrs. = WrElra—ms, Secreti-ry- or April 4, 1957 rleaze note these minutes have not yet been officially approved by the Planning Commission. Final approval will be given Planning ComMisSiOn db -7- April 4, 1957