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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/1974 (2)4 , 6-1 610 M PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California Minutes of SntediAr 11, 1974 Reel 29 - Side 1, Tract 1 - 000 to end Side 2, Tract 1 - 000 to 133 Chairman Spencer called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order in the Board Room of Foothill College, 12345 E1 Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, at 7:55 P.M. ROLL CALL —Fresent: Commissioners SCHICK, LACHENBRUCH, YOUNG, PERKINS, SPENCER. slf sent: Commissioners CARICO, PHILLIPS. STAFF City Engineer Russell, Planning Consultant Hader, Assistant Planning Consul- tant Vlasic, Secretary Iluffstetter. MI ITUES Commission Schick stated in the August 28, 1974, Minutes, Page 5, under Revising the Subdivision Ordinance, she had made a statement regarding her reasons for voting against denying exemption to the Moratorium, and she wanted that statement included in the Minutes, which should state: "The Town of Livermore is suing again, I mean the builders are being sued, are suing the Town of Livermore because they state that the Council is pursuing a course of action designed to control growth and to exclude people in their city. This is demonstrated in a number of ordinances and acts instituted over the past three years. Viewed separately these appear insignificant. Accumulated effect, however, creates restriction on people that are more severe than the Petaluma Plan. Now the Petaluma Plan, as you know, was declared unconstitu- tional and I feel that way back then, we should, there was a question raised what are we? Are we going to be Planning Commissioners to protect our rural environment or are we going to be, well shall I say semi -gods in here and holding everybody's hand and this case in point is where our subdivisions and the last subdivision come by, and I feel very, very strongly that the more ordinances that we pass and the more restrictions we get, we may end up losing our zoning that we are trying to save and this is why I voted no." Commissioner Lachenbruch stated on Page 5, under voting for the Lands of Costello, Commissioner Young's name should be deleted from Commissioners voting "Aye" and his name should be added. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated on Page 3, sixth paragraph, last sentence, the words "Town's Municipal Code" should be revised to read, "con- ditions recommended in the staff memo of July 19, 1974". Chairman Spencer stated the Minutes of August 28, 1974, would stand approved as corrected. VED STATUS REPORT 0.1 REVISIONS TO THE TOWN'S SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated work had been completed on items a thru d, as outlined in the Flay 22, 1974, memo from his office to the Plan- ing Commission. A report on the work being done will be submitted shortly, and a field trip will be scheduled for the full Comnission. - 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION - Septerber 11, 1974 Commissioner Perkins outlined the field trip taken by the Subcommittee, and stated another meeting of the Subcommittee, along with some of the developers, will be scheduled. --- pqf�-�"Vr yr int rnuruatU ABANDONNENT OF A PORTION OF ELENA ROAD BETWEEN Puissima Tng nee Puri r usse pointed out on a map the section of Elena Road, between and Natoma Road, proposed to be abandoned, and reviewed briefly the history of the land. He stated that during the improvement work on Elena Road, 1913 square feet of the 'e property was needed for the road improvement, It is the staff's recommendation the Town abandon 2376 square feet of road adjacent to the Re property, and deed 1t to the Re's in exchange for their - Property which the Town has taken. Discussion followed on the question of whether or not the Town had a use for the 2376 square feet of land along Elena Road, and Commissioner Lachenbruch recommended this be referred to the Pathway Committee for study and retommp- dation prior to any action by the Planning Commission. - Following further discussion, Chairman Spencer stated he felt there should be a study and recommendation from the Environmental Design Committee, in addition to the Pathway Committee's study and recommendation. AEP NOTICE FROM PALO ALTO UNIFIED SrHnni nTcrnTrT Eno CAI r „r ,.. ;,tcy tngineer Russell stated the Palo Alto Unified School District had notified the Town that 10 -acres of the School District Property would be sold. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated this notification was required by law. The Town's General Plan designates this land for residential use, and the. sale of it is in conformance with the General Plan. During discussion, Commissioner Young stated the notice of the sale of the property does not state the Town's zoning requirement of 1 -acre minumum lot size, and he felt this should be included with the notice. Following further discussion, Chairman Spencer stated it was the consensus of the Commission the sale of the 10 -acres of School property is consistent with the Town's General Plan, however, consideration should be given to noting the zoning of the Town concerning this land. REVIEWEDNRESOLUTIONS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PENINSULA DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF l'Ol I I IY flf7^r 1. r Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated proposed resolutions 4, 6, 7 and 8 do refer to planning matters, but his office had no comments to make on them. A general discussion was held on theresolutionsand whether it was appropriate for the Commission to discuss them. Chairman Spencer stated he would contact each Commissioner for comments on the proposed resolutions, and will send a letter to the Council covering the Commissioners' comments. ECESS 4.,.*—chairman Spencer declared ashort recess at 8:45 P.M., and reconvened the meeting at 8:55 P.?i. 2_ PLANNING COMMISSION - Septetrber.11; 1974 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE LANDS OF STEDMAN, TO SEPTEMBER N stant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated all items in the staff recommenda- tion have been covered, and reviewed the Commission's stand on the conserva- tion easement. He reviewed two letters received from Wallace Stegner and Jitze Couperus, objecting to the tentative subdivision for the Lands of Stedman. Commissioner Perkins reviewed the letter from Mr. Stegner, objecting to the subdivision. During discussion, Chairman Spencer reviewed the requirements of the Fire De- partment, stating this was a policy question, and the Town needed to decide how many access roads the Tom wants. Speaking against the subdivision were Michael Kurnoff and Peter i,!allace. A discussion ensued on the question of whether Countryway road should be pub- lic or private. 'Motion was made by Commissioner SCHICK the tentative subdivision map for the Lands of Stedman be accepted, subject to the conditions listed in the staff memo of July 19, 1974, and that Countryway be a private road. Motion died for lack of a second. Discussion continued on the question of public or private status of Countryway. Motion was made by Chairman SPENCER, seconded by Commissioiar LACHEMBRUCH, the t _ previous action of the Commission, designating Countryway as a nrivate road, be rescinded. 'lotion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners LACHENBRUCH, YOUNG, SPENCER. NOES: Commissioner SCHICK. ABSTAIA: Commissioner PERKINS. ABSENT: Commissioners CARICO, PHILLIPS. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic reviewed where the fire access road would be, along lots 7 and 8 and along the easterly side of the subdivision, to Three Forks Lane. Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner YOUNG, seconded by Com- missioner LACHENBRUCH, the Commission move to the question of the "Check List". Notion was unanimously approved. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated the July in, 1974, staff memo con- tains the list of recommended conditions, as modified, with the exception thot Countryway is listed as private, instead of public. Motion was made by Commissioner PERKINS, seconded by Commissioner L1CHENBRUCH, this matter be continued to the meeting of September 25, 1974, at which time the "Check List" will be reviewed and voted on. Motion was unanimously ap- proved. Planning Consultant Mader stated his office could not look at the question of kpol public roads versus private roads under the moratorium on subdivisions. - 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION - Spetember 11, 1974 Following discussion, Chairman Spencer stated this would be placed wF cne L ' Study Session Agenda car the meeting of September 25, 1974. r ACCEPTED FOR FILING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE LANDS OF MORGAN, OLD PAGE MILL s SLOS ALTOS HILLS tant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated a 2 -lot subdivision hal been sub- mitted to the Town for the Lands of Horgan, at the intersection of Gerth Lane and Old Page Mill Road, consisting of 5.19 acres of land. The staff, in the memo of September 6, 1974, recommends the Planning Commission accept the tentative subdivision map for filing. Motion was made by Commissioner SCHICK, seconded by Commissioner PERKINS, the tentative 2 -lot subdivision map for the Lands of Morgan, dated September 5, 1974, be accepted for filing. Motion was unanimosuly approved. DENIED REQUEST FOR FIIFPAPTTnN rpnF:i TNF Vn PaTMTIN nm CinnTVTCTMK rPMHIITTOn Fin Assistant Planning Consu ant t aVT sic stated a letter, dated August 13, 1974, had been received from Bob Owen, requesting this tentative subdivision map be exempted from the moratorium, as Mr. Owen felt this subdivision dict not raise any significant problems. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic reviewed the tentative subdivision map and the possible problems that might be encountered in the subdivision, as outlined in the staff memo of September 5, 1974. He stated the staff is recommending exemption from the moratorium resolution be denied. Paul Nowack, Engineer for the applicant, asked what problems the staff felt 6.0 would be raised by this subdivision. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic reviewed the potential problems, includ- ing grading and suitability of building sites. Discussion followed on the potential problems. Motion was made by Commissioner LACHENBRUCH, seconded by Consrissioner PERKINS, the Commcio sn recommunvf denial of the request for exemption from the subdivision moratorium, to the City Council, for the Lands of Bob Owen, King of Kings Foundation. Motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners LACHENBRUCH, PERKINS, SPENCER. NOES: Commissioners SCHICK, YOUNG. ABSENT: Commissioners CARICO, PHILLIPS. AL IMPACT REPORT FROM PURISSI:SA HILLS COUNTY !!,'XER —chairman Spencer stated representatives from the Purissima lulls County Nater District had been invited to the meeting to discuss the Environmental Impact Report on their proposed 3 -million gallon underground water tank, to be con- structed on Palo Alto School property, at Page Mill Road and Alexis. City Engineer Russell pointed out there are some water problems in the Town, and reviewed some of them briefly. -4- PLANNING COMDIISSION - September 11, 1974 I A general question and answer discussion ensued among the commissioners, staff r and the representatives of the Nater District. Bob Boone, representing the Water District, pointed out the District wants to have a 3 -day maximum peak supply of water available in case of emergency or if their water supplier can- not provide sufficient water. I+.e discussed the four water zones in the Town. A general discussion followed on possible alternatives for supplying water. Chairman Spencer summarized the Commission's feelings, stating he would con- tact each Commissioner and submit a letter to the Water District before Sen- tember 21, listing the feelings and questions the Commissioners have concern- ing the proposed 3 -million underground water tank. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINC ON THE SCE14IC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS GENEKAL FLU Chairman Spencer stated he had been contacted by the Traffic and Public Safety Committee, and they opposed the Scenic Highways Element in its entirety, and reviewed some of the things he thought they objected to. Following a general discussion, Chairman Spencer stated due to the hour, this item would be continued until the meeting of September 25, 1974. Chairman Spencer stated the Town had been ncti ;n by �,ia Court of AppeaIs had found for the Town in the suit against them by the Confederasion de la Rosa J United. two ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner SCHICK, seconded by Commissioner YOUNG, the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was a,ljourned at 11:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Virginia A. Huffstetter Secretary - 5 -