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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1957`, PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS RILLS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING September 5, 1957 Since Chairman Tantau was unable to arrive until after 8:00 P.M., Commissioner Dawson called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 1957 at the Town Rall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Rills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Bullis, Dawson, Mellquist, Powell, Sherlock, Spain, Williams ON LEAVES Commissioner Stedman MINUTES: August 12, 1W ACTION: Approve the minutes of August 17, 1957 as submitted. ` Motion: Spain; Second: Bullis; Vote: Passed Unanimously Awmat 22, = ACTION: Approve the minutes of August 22, 1957 as submitted. Motiont Spain; Second: Bullis; Vote: Passed Unanimously CORRESPONDENOE• 1. John Jerome Beck, M.D. Dated: August 30, 1957. Re: Adobe Creek ice Mr. Beck's letter stated that the golf course on the grounds of Adobe Creek Lodge sounds like a wonderful idea for the community. 2. Robert W. Fools, P. 0. Box 682, Los Altos, California. Ea%r, —August 26, 1957. Re: Adobe Creek Lodge. Mr. Poole stated in his letter that he was delighted with the prospect of a golf course to replace the picnic ground. He owns 12 acres of land immediately opposite Adobe Creek Lodge. _ 2 -- 3. E. L.440480 ao , Chairman, Stonebrook Water System, 24985 Oneonta ifrive a ltoe Hills, California. Dated: August 28, 1957. Re: The variance being considered by the Commission for the Adobe Creek Lodge and Golf Course. The Stonebrook Water System wants assurance from owners of Adobe Creek Lodge that no substantial increases in water pumping will be necessary before making any recommendations regarding the requested variance. 4. Edward S. ��h_a_�, 525 Los Arboles Avenue, Stanford University, 8�rd, Zalifornia. Dated: August 26, 1957. Re: Adobe Creek Lodge. Mr. Shaw, as a property owner in the vicinity of Adobe Creek Lodge believes that a golf course in the area would be an asset to the development of the community. 5. Letter from Reymond Andersen dated Auxust 11, }9jZ• Mr. Andersen wrote asking for a clarification of the Planning Commission action on their request for a variance on August 1, 1957• Their request was for a 20' set back on both sides of the lot. ACTION: Moved to grant variance of setback to 20' on both north and south sides of lot. Motion: Spain; Second: Sherlock; Vote: Passed Unanimously 6. Copies of letters referred to the Planning Commission written by the Town Engineer McCandless to the following property owners on Magdalena. Mr. R. H. Greene, J. G. Guilie and Chris Lanbreeht. Re: Drainage Channels. McCandless stated in his letters to the above owners that their driveway obstructs the channel because it has been constructed without a culvert. Be requested that arrangements be made to place 12" tar coated corrugated metal pipe in line with drainage channel. Engineer 7. Brian, Engineer rfor Fremont Hills Development sCompany,�enoe Commissioner Mellquist requested that this matter be discussed under Old Business. 8. Copy of letter sent Town Engineer McCandless on new State q%w Legislation concerning Records of Survey. State law no longer requires Town Officials to sign Record of Survey Maps. -3- �� The Planning Commission considers it desirable for To= Of "'cie'e to sign Record of Survey maps and thinks this should rem:._n in the subdivision ordinance. The ordinance Committee of Commissioners Bullis, Sherlork anR Spain was asked to make a recommendation to this efF;t to t e City Council. 9. A resolution of the Tri County Planning Counoi.l redes-tc"t_.nE; 'Advisory Committee' as the 'Executive Committer- ::e, •,3:: a Chairman Tantau. OLD BUSINESS: . Chairman Tantau took over the meeting. 1 FremontiHillsMUnitsiitandp11 edNummerous specificationsion havef not as yet been met. City Engineer McCandless' inspection report to Fremont Hills Engineer Brian was read. *Ar City Engineer McCandless was commended for his excellent report. The Commission would appreciate knowing what time schedule is established between City Engineer McMcCandlessthese Fremont Hills Development Company concerning completion require- ments. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Road AbandoMont - Chapin Avenue. Frank L. Taylor. Mr. Frank Taylor appeared. ACTION: Moved to refer to City Attorney Bullis for the proper meana_of abandonment of this unused portion of Chapin. Motions Bullis; Second: Spain; Votec Passed Unanimously 2. Frank L. Martinelli, Jr. (V-14-57) Use permit for Golf Club. The report of the special subcommittee appointed August 22, 1957 to develop conditions for operation of the recreation facility proposed in the Martinelli application was submitted by Commissioner Sherlock as Chairman - other members of the subcommittee were Commissioners Mellquist and Bullis. - 4 - The committee was thankOd ip Chairman Tanta4 and the report read into the Minutes as f lows: The first factor to consider is that of classification according to the proposed Zoning Ordinance fOr the Tows of Los Altos Hills. At the present time, the property in question is a non -conforming use. MR request for.% change in use does not remove it from this classification. Ala SsOaVOst as presented is clearly one which alters and expands a #on- this conforming use. The Committee reoommends disapproval of request by the Planning Commission. The adjusted use of the pesperty aypears to hate some desirable features. The Golf Mures which composes a major portion of the property being considered is looked mpOn favorably by the Committee and the Supper Club seems to be necessary to make the venture sound from the economic stand- point. In an attempt to ,pprove the desirable features of the request, the Committees sees two possible courses open. The first one is to reaonq the property end under our present policy this is not recommended. The second possibility is to tailor In this tOrdinance ea COUNTRY CLUB is listeed as aICONDITIOAN. ACE USE. Since the definition of a COUNTRY CLUB is still vague, the final writ" could be done to include most of the new uses proposed and in such a manner that i.t might eventually include all of them. With the latter possibility in mind, the Committee re- commends approval as follows; 1. The supper club to be s separate property and be a non- conforming use. If it later becomes a private Y CLUB inclubit ths should conform to the definition of a COUNTRY ZONING ORDINANCE, and at that time should be classified as a CONDITIONAL USE. 2. The golf course and its service buildings to be a separate property and classified an a CONDITIONAL USE. 3. The following conditions shall be met: a) Parking on both proportion to be no great r,than 250 car spaces. b) One bar (one liquor license) on each property, The present TAP ROOM closed and liquor license re- linquished. q%r c) . All picnic facilities to be removed and no Adminsiens sold for picnicking. -5 - AW d) Access to Moody Road to be limited to the Three exts`- ing roads shown on the map. e) The PRO SHOP limited to the sale and rental of golf playing equipment only. f) The golf course RAR & GRILL to be a permitted restaurant open from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. g) Parking areas to be paved to control dust. h) Any public address system which may be installed out- side of the building is to be used for emergencies only. I) One combination residence -office to be permitted on the Golf Course; the other residences on the present property to be separated by a record of survey as single residential parcels. The guest houses existing at present to be demolished or converted into utility buildings. J) overnight guests for remuneration or a hostelry will not be permitted. k) Outdoor music will not be permitted. 1) Have the Golf Course design checked by a Golf Course Architect approved by the RGA. m) Landscaping.- Road side screen and removal of any existing trees shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. In addition, the Committee recommends that the management of Adobe Creek Lodge present detailed figures on present water use and estimated water use, these figures to become a part of the application. The mutual water systems now drawing water downstream have been verbally protesting any increase in water use through establishment of this golf course as a threat to their own water supplies. All action recommended is subject to the approval of Flood Control District, County Health Department and Los Altos Fire District. RECOMMENDATION: Moved that paragraphs numbered 1 and 2 of the report be approved as submitted. Abo Motion: Spain; Second: Dawson - 6 - 4W Discussion of Motion: Mr. Martinelli, Jr. and his attorney Mr. William E. Anderson spoke against this action, claiming that separation of the golf course and the dining room (to be no longer considered a supper club) would make the financing of this proposal impossible. Mr. Martinelli submitted a detailed description of terms and de- finitions used in his proposal. Since these were not all included in the original application Chairman Tantau requested that a copy be attached to the record of these minutes. As discussion became involved in definitions and the proposed zoning ordinance, the question was referred by Commissioner Dawson to Town Attorney Gardner Bullis who was present. He stated that any use of land other than the single family residential specified under the existing emergency zoning ordinance would be considered a non -conforming use. Consequently Commissioner Dawson withdrew his second to the action being considered and Commissioner Spain withdrew his motion. NEW ACTION: [( Moved that the Frank L. Martinelli, Jr. request for a use permit for a semi -private golf club be granted with the following conditions: 1. Parking on the entire property to be no greater than 350 cars. 2. Liquor shall be sold only in the "Bar and Grill" of the Clubhouse, and in the main dining room. No liquor shall be served in the "Tap Room" and its new use shall be specified. 3. Picnic facilities shall be limited to 25 tables seating no more than 6 each; and no admissions shall be sold for picnicking. 4. Access to Moody Road shall be limited to the two access roads shown on the map attached to the application. 5. The Pro Shop shall be limited to the sale and rental of Golf, Tennis and Swimming equipment only. 6. All of the Country Club facilities proposed, including the restaurant and bar shall conform to State Law, County regulations, District regulations and Town ordinances relating to health, safety and public welfare. r" 7. Parking areas and access roads shall be paved to control dust. - 7 - S. Any public address system which may be installed outside of the building shall be used for emergencies only. 9. Overnight guests for remuneration will not be permitted. 10. The house on the upper southwest corner of the property shall be separated from the property by Record of Survey,. The use of the other houses on the property shall be for annual rental only. 11. Outdoor music will not be permitted. A temporary permit can be issued for outdoor music upon application to the Deputy Town Clerk, subject to revocation if this music is con- sidered a nuisance by anyone in the zone of influence. 12. An H.G.A. representative will check the golf course plena and the report on same shall be submitted to the Planning Commission by Mr. Martinelli. 13. Landscaping. The plan for roadside screening and removal of existing trees is to be reviewed for approval by the Planning Commission before the execution of this plan. Mr. Martinelli's figures on present water usage and proposed 060 water usage satisfied the request of the Commit�efnd �11 be forwarded to the Council. Approximately gallons of water will be used per day. Motion: Mellquist{ Second: Dawson; Vote: Since eCommissioneMellquist had to leave before the vote could be taken, the same motion was restated by Commissioner Dawson. Motion: Dawson; Second: Williams; ROLL CALL: AYES: Chairman Tantau, Powell, Dawson, Sherlock Williams HOES: Bullis, Spain Because of the late hour (11:30 P.M.) and the amount of unfinished businesSeptember 12, 1957at7:30was cP.Minatdto the the Townfollowing Hall. Thursday, Respectfully submitted, MRS. 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