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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/1977 (2)`7 PLANNING CDK41SSICN Town of Ins Altos hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MURYIES OF A i GULAR MEFTINC Wednesday, August 10, 1977 Feel 62, Side I. Tr. 2, 224 to End; Side 2, Tr. 2, 001 to 168 Chairman Stewart called the meeting of the Planning Comussion to order in the Council Chwbers of Town Hall at 7:35 P.M.. Present: Comdssioners Carico, Perkins, Van Tamelen, Stewart, Dodmahl. Commissioner Kuranoff arrived at 8:25 P.M.. Absent: Camdssioner Lachenbruch Also Present: Town Engineer Alexander Russell, Town Planner/aigineer John Markl, Secretary Ethel Hopkins M1TICN SEC=ED AND UNI+I7IM)DSLY APPRWM: It was mored by Com�issicner Carico and seconded by Camnissioner Stewart and passed unanimously that the Consent Calendar be approved. Items on the consent calendar were the Minutes of July 27 and informa- tion on the folloaing Tentative Subdivision Maps extensions: t a. lands of Feistel, File ATM 2063-77 fir' b. lands of Hutchins, File ATM 2053-77 c. lands of Crist, File ATM 2062-77 d. Lands of Cigli, File ATM 2057-77 PUELIC HEARINCS: 1. LANDS C&' E;W I File #TM 2064-77, Wildcrest Drive, Paul Nawadc and Associates, Engineer, Reguest for Reommwndation of Approval of Tentative Map. (Continued from July 27, 1977) Tom Planner Markl demmstrated the location of the subject subdivision by showing a transparency map. He stated that the frontage for the subdivision was a private road, Wildcrest Drive. For further information on the request, he referred the Camnission to his staff report of August 4, 1977. A short discussion followed among Commissioners and applicant on the matters of whether proposed and existing residences were referred to in Conditions 3 and 4 on the list of canditions, and whether entrance easements were available to the subdivision that fronted on a private road. Mel Hawley, Applicant assured the Crnmissioners that legal agreements would be Brawn u>p on�^n paz�cipation of new owners in the private mad upkeep, and that these would be available before the signing of the Final Flap. Soren Commissioners expressed concern on whether the Cmudssion could impose conditions `„ an improving the private road, Mr. Hawley stated that he was willing to improve Wildcrest Drive at his awn expeigF and that he was one of the participants in a most comprehensive road agreement on the private road that had been in existence since 1965. PLANNING MWISSIM MD'IES - Minutes of August 10, 1977 ` Page two PDBISC HEARINGS: (continued) 1. LANDS OF HAW=, File #TM 2064-77: (continued) ammissioner Stewart opened the reeting to the public discussion. Paul Nowack, Engineer for the Applicant asked that the applicant be given the option ot: wizened connect to sort terry sewers, and noted that water for the subdivision would cone fran Purissima Hills Water District rather than from the California Water Company. He also asked that construction of the sewer line be postponed until such time as the service was needed and all neighbors could particpate. He specifically asked that when a house was constructed on Lot 4 of the subdivision, that the sewer be installed then. Mr. Healey, Applicant asked also that the sewer be oonstructed when Lot 4 was .ve and that it be brought to the comm property line so that neighboring properties could participate. He would grant an easement to his neighbors, but he did not want to have to construct a sewer line for Diem. B�et�s�y Fn ksda�l, Pathwaayy Committee (hairwoum spoke for the Pathway requests made by toner Ca hz2g chhad not been included in the List of Staff Conditions. Mr. Hawley,licant stated he was not apposed to pedestrian paths, but noted that a tter so moi was that the easem:nts be granted between Lots 4 and 5. He spoke against the use of the path by equestrian and pedestrian traffic, noting that a path 6W for equestrians and children did not mix. There was a discussion on whether easennnts existed to make connections for through paths. Mr. Russell raised the question of a linktoOrchard Hill Lane for the pro- posed nrposed pathway, and thereafter Commissioner Carico rade the request that pathway fists cone to the Commission with legal easements to shows where paths would correct to existing easenents. Commissioner Stewart closed the public hearing, and discussion continued on whether the applicant could grant an easement on Wildcrest Drive when he does not own full interest in it. Comnissimer Carim asked if Wildcrest Association had granted camsent to the widening of Wildcrest Drive. Mr. Sedlacek, 13341 Wildcrest Drive spoke for the members of the Wildcrest Drive Association, stating that on the whole the members were in agreerent with the inpro« meets providing that they did not have to pay for then. Commissioner Stewart began a review of the conditions to the effect that the follow- ing conditions were mended or changed: Condition 4: MOTILIN SECOMED AND tAIININD[SLY PASSED: It was moved by Cannissionner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Carico that the present Condition 4 be deleted, and the following substituted: The proposed Lots 4 and 6 shall be provided with sanitary sewer as per [ Section 9-4.1107 and 9-4.1108 of Ordinance No. 232. V a. A ten foot (10') sanitary sewer easement shall be shown by the Final Map and shall extend from the northwesterly corner of the proposed Lot 4, easterly along the northerly boundary to a distance PLANNING CDmLSSICK MINV= - Minutes of Au:Rst 10, 1977 Page three PUBLIC BEARINGS: (continued) 1. IX4 S OF BANLW, File #TM 2064-77: (continued) of ten feet (10% easterly of the westerly property line of the present Lands of Sarto (APM 175-24-015). b. This portio: of sanitary sewer main within the proposed Lot 4 shall be constructed prior to the issuance of building pevnits for Lot 4. c. This portion of sanitary sewer main within the proposed Lot 6 shall by constructed prion to or at the time that the leachfield system for the existing residence becomes inadequate. d. The leachfield system for the existing msidonee shall not be enlarged or expanded. Condition 5: Paul Nowadc, Engineer for the Applicant noted that the property would to the Purissuna Hl'Y s�water District which would provide water service rather than the California Water Company as listed. Oondition 7(b):Co missionem requested that Condition 7(b) should be amended by adding "as indicated in F-xhibit B" to the end of the sentence. Condition 10: M7PICN SEOWWD AND CARRIED UMVIM)USLY: It was proved by amnissioner Perkins and seconded by CUmmissioner Stewart that the following state- ment: The Wildcrest Drive Association is in agreement with this request. There was considerable discussion on the matter of pathways: Both Commissioner Carico and Chairperson Fiksdal felt that both pedestrian and equestrian traffic should be pe.m,t m p pathways. Dr. Craver, 13445 nbleda stated that it was difficult to predict whether an existing, graturtous path use for equestrian traffic would continue; Mr. Sedlacek stated that Wildcrest Association m rbers would object to the path request because because it goes into Wildcrest and nowhere else. Mr. Iiaw , applicant, stated he would agree to the pedestrian use, but to the equestrian ease- ment only when they obtain the connection for the equestrian paths. Mr. Brevman, 13456 Wildcrest Drive, stated that the path should be back from the roamsto nrevent anguries to would use it. Commissioner Carico asked that the following statement be forwarded to the Council Hander Co m�ents from the Cmmlission: "As our land is being developed, we are being asked to give up the veru thing we came here for. As a Planning Commissioner, I will not approve a subdivision that will not allow sate continued use of a previously used horse path unless the path is proven dangerous or an extreme in- vasin of privacy." At 9:17 a recess was called. The meeting resumed at 9:25 P.M.. Conditions 11 and 12: M TICN SECaMED ASID UNANIM3U.SLY PAS=: It was moved by Commissioner Kumnoff and seconded by Carmissimer Perkins that the following conditions be added to the List of Conditions: PIRVING CDR41SSICN MMUTFS - Minutes of August 10, 1977 E Page four fir' PUEUC HEAHINGS: (continued) 1. LANDS of HAmm, File #TM 2064-77: (continued) Condition 11: Easements, for pedestrian purposes only, shall be dedicated in the following locations: a. Ten feet (101) measured at right angles to the northerly line of Lot 3 for the full length; b. Five feet (51) measured at right angles to the easterly line of Lot 3 for the full length; c. Five feet (51) measured at richt angles to the westerly line of Lot 4 for the full length; and d. 'Den feet (10') along the easterly side of Wildflower Lane and within the private road right-of-way from the southerly camm comer of Lot 3 and 4, to the northerly line of Lot 1 extended westerly. Condition 12: By separate document, the subdivider shall provide an easement for equestrian purposes within each of the several easements noted in Condition 11, said easement shall not be submdtted for recordation until the Thum of los Altos Hills has received valid easements for continuous equestrian purposes between 4W Robleda ?mad and New Bridge Road. Before the vote of recamendation of approval, Commissioner Van Tamelin asked that her sentiments on slope density be included with the information sent to the Council. This should be sent with Cammants from the Commission. she stated that she objected to one-third of the building area in the Vision being confined to one lot, stating that she felt it was not quite right. MIrICu sEcc= AND tDLVTj'=Y APP%R/ED: It was moved by Cmvissioner Kuranoff and seconded by CcurAssioner Perkins that the Lands of Hawley, File #TM 2064-77 with conditions as amended by remmmended for approval. M7rICN SEED AM UNANIMUSLY APPImVED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner VanTamelen that a Negative Declaration be filed for the Iands of Hawley, File #TM 2064-77. 2. WrERGRCUND UTII.STY IMPFDVM =, Revision of Section 9-4.1105, Reauest for Approval of this Revision. Discussion ensued on the proper warding of the above revision of the Municipal Cade. Mr. Dan Ale der, PG&ERepresentative addressed the Commission, stating that he was r-o�und�ng�tiMties, Tut that the Town of Ios Altos Hills was in a unique situation. Undergronding should not bring development to a standstill. He reviewed rules for undergrounding by PG&E and PT&T. L Various problems inherent to present and future subdivision of a simile piece of �r property were discussed, and Commissioners cited problems such as Lands of Scarff and mriergrouunding for long distances posing an insuperable financial burden. Cam dssion- er Carico proposed appointing a cammittee to study the situation further and came PUNTING COKIIS.SICN MIIgL= - Minutes of August 10, 1977 Page five PUBLIC HEARINGS: (cmtinued) r a •,a•.� � � r •n a is back with their suggestions. Camissioner Stewart appointed a camdttee of Caemissioner Perkins, Mr. John Beebe, and Mr. Alexander, along with Mr. Russell to get together, study the problem, and bring back their report. OLD BUSINESS: The matter of scheduling appointments for various duties of Planning Co missimers was raised, and it was agreed that this should be tackled after the conclusion of the meeting. mr. Russell raised theissue of private roads as one that the Planning Camiission should give sane serious study to defining ways of more succinct dealing with them. He pointed out problem areas of roads more than 1500 feet long with more than 5 houses an them, lots created prior to the Town's incorporation, and lots that were further subdividable on private roads. Discussion follaed with Cmuissioner Carico stating that she was for private mads, and Cc missicner Dochnahl pointing out problems of managing traffic and fire hazards in cmnectim with private mads. Commissioner Stewart omcluded the discussion 46, by suggesting that the Cumiissionexs submit their cements in writing for Staff evaluation and for discussion with Council, Staff, Planning Ctnmi.ssion and George Mader. Mrs. Medal, Pathway Cmattee asked that maps being submitted for tentative sub- a� !sron oe iaoeiea whether roads were public or private, and suggested opening the discussion on private roads to a public meeting. MTOU1SZEM- There being no further new or old business, it was moved by Ca[missioner Carico, and seconded by Comnissimer Kuranoff that the neeting be adjourned. Commissioner Start adjourned the meting at 10:42 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Ethel Napkins Secretary