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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1974 (2)PLANNING COMMISSION Tcwn of Los Altos Hills 7-G79 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California Minutes of October 23, 1974 Reel 29 - Side 2, Tract 2 - 049 to end 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 7:50 PM. ROLL CALL went: Commissioners LACHENBRUCH, CAP.ICO, YOUNG, SPENCER. sola ent: Commissioners SCHICK, PHILLIPS, PERKINS. STAFF City Engineer Russell, Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic, Secretary Nuffstatter. MINUTES Commissioner Young stated on Page 4 of Via October 9, 1974,Minutes, under "Open Space Cormittee" the beginning of the second sentence should be chang- ed from "He feels", to "It is his personal opinion". Motion was made by Commissioner LACHENBRUCH, seconded by Commissioner CARICU. the Minutes of October 9, 1974, be approved as corrected. Motion was unani- mously approved. :?aTI:!OEnSTUDY OF PRIVATEROAD REQUIREMENTS OF LOS ALTOS HILLS TO NOWIBtR IS, 19/1 It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that since several members of the Commission were not present at the meeting, and t` -are are strong feelings concerning private roads in Los Altos Hills, this item should be continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 1974. __...-..-.. ............... ......,..,,.... -11— runnxn 1 IIAnruTTrrTnoal IannzrAPTNn AND Assistant Planning nsu tant Vlasic stated a proposed orw!inance, entitled, "Architectual Landscaping and Site Plan Consideration" ha,! been prepared by the City Attorney, and referred to the Planning Commsssion by the City Coun- cil for review and consideration. He reviewed the proposed ordinance brief- ly, stating he felt it gra.' both too comprehensive and too general and i1 not provide enough guidelines for proper application by the Planning Co^mis- sion and staff. During discussion, each of the Commissioners stated objectives to the pro- posed ordinance, which included Commissioner Lachenbruch - (1) an ordinance that gives architectual control to the Town is a big step in contro"liniindividual rights: (2) :his ordinance would put an enormance burden on the Town in trying to implement it; (3) the ordinance does not establish a body of experts qualified to pass on architectual matters; (4) the ordinance does not establish criteria for governing this body; (5) the ordinance does not establish any objectives or projects for this body to achieve. -1- PLANNING COi1MISSION - October 23, 1974 Commissioner Carico - (1) this ordinance would place too much of a burden on the Planning Commission; (2) she is against trying to tell anyone, who conforms to the Town's ordinances and regulations, the style of structure he can build on his property. Commissioner Young - the wording in this ordinance is very similar to the conditions containi;rg restrictions for building in tracts throughout the County, and which apply only to structures that are in existance. The changes reauiraa are for changing structures so they will conform with the remainder of the tract. This type of thing is impossible to attain in this Town. The ordinance is too subjective. Instead of this ordinance, he would suggest that ar�hitectual control in this Town should be confined to (1) the least amount of disturbance to the soil and (2) the maximum cover- age of the finished structure, with landscaping, within a reason- able length of time. Structures should blend with the natural landscape of the land. Chairman Spencer stated that from the comments made by the Commissioners, it was the consensus of the Commission t is particular ordinance not �e rec- commended to the City Council for adoption. CONTINUED REVIEW OF REPORTS ON REVISIONS TO THE TOWN'S SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE ,Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic distributed the draft of Sections III, IV and Revised Appendix A, and briefly reviewed the contents of the draft. He also briefly reviewed previously distributed Section II, stating all sections would be reviewed by the Commission at the special study session meetings sc`aduled for Saturday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 30. A brief discussion was held between the staff and the Cormission concerning these sections. RECESS Chairman Spencer declared a short recess at 8:20 P.M., and reconvened the meeting at 8:26 P.M. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic stated a letter had been received from Mr. Morgan, requesting this matter be continued to the next meeting as not all required information had been received from the Santa Clara Vp1lev " 'later District Office. Motion was made by Commissioner CARICO, seconded by Chairman SPENCER, this matter be continued to the meeting of November 13, 1974. :lotion was unani- mously approved. ,.. . Ass.._.-_ista_.nt I_m_ anng Consultant Vlasic revrewe r z y t e propose Genic Highways Element of the Los Altos Hills General Plan, dated February 9, 1974, stating the comments made by the Environmental Design Committee had been in- corporated into the element, as noted in the memo dated September 5, 1974. Discussion followed among the Commissioners and the staff concerning the element as written and revised, and the comments concerning the element made - 2 - PLANNING e0t4fiISSIO'i1 - October 23, 1974 by the Traffic and Public Safety Committee, the Commissioners were concerned about the handling of this matter. It was felt that the difficulty stemmed from the failure to property communicate �qith the Committee and lack of initial staff backup to the Committee to provide the necessary background, so that the need for the element and its objectivies could be properly eval- uated. Motion was made by Commissioner YOUNG, seconded by Commissioner CARICO, the Planning Commission approve the proposed Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan as presented with the memo dated February 9, 1974, and revised with the memo dated September 5, 1974, and the Commission urge the City Council to adopt this element as approved by the Commission. notion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners LACHEHBRUCH, CARICO, VCU"IG, SPENCER. i10ES: Commissioner ri0r1E. ABSENT: Commissioners PERKIRS, SCHICK, PHILLIPS. ACCEPTED FOR FILING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION HAP FOR. L74IDS OF CHESAREK 2 -LOTS, ALTA - MON R ANO VEi r S L Assistant Planning Consu tant Vlasic stated this tentative subdivision was exempted from the moratorium by the City Council, upon recommendation :ffthe ?lanninn f,ii issia - This tract cersists cf b<j tats !n C.r7 net e.cres, Ycated o:. 'i i. 2o L-:1 c of t)e inters ti..n sf '.lin do Lee.^ r.,.d "lena Road. The staff in the memo of September 5, 1974, recommended the Commis- sion accept the Tentative flap, dated July 8, 1974, for filing. 6W Paul iio:wack, engineer for the applicant, spoke briefly on the application Following discussion, motion was made by Commissioner LACHENBRUCH, seconded by Commissioner CARICO, the Planning Commission accept the tentative 2 -lot subdivision man, dated July 8, 1974, for filinq. notion was unanimously approved. "1100DY COURT" FOR ROAD OFF OF tty Engineer Russe reviewed the background on this matter, stating the area under consideration consists of t:r_ ro. Is ru:rnin i - , nor'::12r'y direc- tin., from ,.o lv ?oad, :aerioc'.. rriva Ti,P soociFic roads are re, :.ai , r r - d to as "Toyon Cou it -. ^.d t Pl annin ii,.�irn ❑al:.corlmenlatinn -�� a i an for:;;io roads taLir�g :nt,, c^rsi�'=ration t'r ,isi`os ^f _'. resi- Mces Speaking in favor of keeping the name "moody r,.',"' up to the roadway known as "Toyon Place" and not qiving a name to "Toyon Place" here 1rs. Florence Fava and .1r. Steven McReynolds. A lengthly discussion ensued among the Commissioners, staff and audience concerning the name for the roads . 71otion was made by Commissioner CARICO, the name of "Central Drive" be aban- doned up >r rtv n' r tn^_ Tcr,- 7r " rr�irn o ao^,v a .' :!^ to . r 4W T r )ne :-.` ,e na^a._ ,':e ar -c I sr e !rayon -n Place" be named "Moody Court". Option died for lack of a second. - 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION - October 23, 1974 Motiin was made by Commissioner YOUNG, that "Moody Court" be teminated at the angle bend and the two other roads be designated as un -named private driveways. Commissioner Young withdrew his motion. Motion was made by Commissioner YOUNG, seconded by Commissioner LACHENBRUCH, the name "koody Court" be applied to the existing "Moody Court" and "Cen- tral Drive" as shown on the map presented to the Commission, up to the boundary line of the Tovm of Los Altos Hills property, and that "Toyon Place" be designated as an un -named private driveway. notion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners YOUNG, CARICO, LACHENBRUCH, SPE7CER. HOES: Commissioner HONE. ABSENT: Commissioners SCHICK, PERKINS, PHILLIPS. ??P,^VED FINAL IIHPROVEnE1T PLANS FOR f1000Y HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION City Engineer Russell stated the final improvement plans for the ^foody Heights Subdivision had been submitted to the Planning Commission for their approval, as sti,':'.ated in the "Check List" when the tentative subdivision map was approved. He pointed out the sewer line -in Moody Springs Court and Moody Road and the possible problems with the angle of slope, and suggested there be a flow in the line of not less ".,.., 1-1/2 second feet. He also stated the requested pathways should be two types of paths, a T,,,re A and a f..,-- 2B, and suggested there be a in -lieu fee for the Type 2B pathway, as this pathway will not go anyi,here a': the present ;'.m.=. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic reviewed the pathway along Moody Road, and the type of pathway that is needed in that area. Discussion followed on the pathway needs in the subdivision. Paul Nowack, engineer for the applicant, spoke on the pathway requirements for the subdivision, and the sewer lines and manholes, stating theywould give a 10-f,ot slope easement on Lot 5 for the future pathway along the edge of the property. During discussion, City Engineer Russell suggested that a new map be pre- pared, shoving the changes discussed by the Commission, and if it reflects all the requested changes, the Chairman of the Commission sign the corrected map. Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic reviewed the grading for the drive..•iay for lots 2, 3 and 5, stating there should be a note on the improvement plans that this will be da,e at the time the road improvements are made to Hoody Springs Court. The landscaping and cuts and fills should be con- toured so as to blend as much as possible to the land, should also be noted on the improvement plans, along with the stop sign and ston bar on Ploody Springs Court, and the uncontrolled fill on lot 3 should he removed and re -compacted. !lotion was made by Commissioner LACHENBRUCH, seconded by Commissioner CARICO, the Planning Commission approve the improvement nlans for the 'foody Heights Subdivision, Tract No. 5597, subject to the changes made by the Commission and staff, and that a corrected map be submitted to the Chairman of the Com- mission for his review and signature. 'lotion was unanimously apnroved. - 4 - PLIMING COMPASSION - October 23, 1974 REVIEWED THE OPEN SPACE LANDS AND POLICIES MICEPNIPIG OPEN bPALt III LUQ ALiw 00 H Chairman Spencer stated the Town has open space lands within the Town and has approved an Open Space Element of the General Plan. The question has been raised on how the Town plans to develop these lands. Commissioner Carico stated the Planning Commission has previously stated to the Council the Commission will appoint a committee to study the question of open space in the Tarn. During discussion, the question was r„ised, "What is open space?” and the meaning given in the General Plan. During further discussion, Commissioner Young reviewed some of the problems concerning acquisition and maintenance of open space. It was the consen ;e: of the Commission the staff check the approved budget for any funds which may have been approved for open space studies and prob- lems. ENVIRONMENTAL I (PACT REPORT BY Chairman S enter stated the final-nvironmental Impact Report 1y the Puris- sima Hills County Hater District Company did not answer all the questions pos d by the Planning Commission. Following discussion, Chairman Spencer stated he would request the City City Council to obtain a complete copy of the final report for review by the Town and Planning Commissioners. REVIEWED PATHWAY EASUlEPiT ALOHG MOODY ROAD Commissioner Lachenbruch stated most of the pathway easements along Moody Road have been obtained by the Town, and a master design should be drawn up. Following discussion, Chairman Spencer stated he i^+ould sneak to the Chair- man of the Committee concerning this matter. ADJOURNMENT "Motion was made by Commissioner L.ACHENBRUCH, seconded by Commissioner CARICO.. the meeting be adjourned to 9:30 A.M., Saturday, October 26, 1974. The meeting was adjourned at 10:53 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Virginia A. Huffstetter Secretary - 5 -