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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/1976L VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 24, 1976 Reel 62, Side 2, Tr. 2, 169 to 852 Chal man Perkins called the meeting of the Variance and Permit Commission to order at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. ROLL CALL: Present: Comm issiomrs Stewart, Dochnahl, and Perkins Also Present: Alexander Russell, Town Engineer; John Markl, Town Planner/Engineer, Ethel Hopkins, Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of August 10, 1977 were corrected as follows: The name "Commissioner Stewart" in the first paragraph, last sentence under the Lands of Jenkins should be changed to 'Commissioner Perkins'. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Comm lssioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that the Minutes of August 10 be approved as corrected. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I. LANDS OF JENKINS File #BSA 6095-77, Three Forks and South Fork Lane, Paul Nowack and Associates, Engineer, Request for Recommendation of Approval of Building Site Approval Application. (Continued from August 10) Town Planner/Engineer Mark] discussed the subject application, referring to his supplemental recommendations dated August 18 and the August 16 letter from the Departruent of Environmental Health Services. He discussed conditlons concerning the qap Q tank's being Installed within the basement of the proposed residence. He noted that the culvert on the property would be enclosed in a pipe that would go all the way to the creek, and stating that the natural channel for the creek would not be affected by drainage from the property. A short discussion followed concerning the 160 foot circle placement for the residence and the septic tank drainfield. Mr. Markt reminded the Commissioners that the 160 foot circle need only to be In the vicinity of the residence proposed, and that conditions were actually being more stringent than Code requirements. Commission- er Perkins opened the hearing to the public. Roland Von Huene Developer, discussed the proposal for sanitary sewage disposition. [[ He requested that only the primary area for the septic tank drainfield be graded, err and that the 400 foot expansion area be left in its natural state. He pointed out that the proposed residence would have only one bathroom, and that soil tests had demonstrated good percolation In the area. VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION - August 24, 1977 Page two 4W PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) I. LANDS OF JENKINS, File #BSA 6095-77: The public hearing was closed, and discussion continued on the matters of grading of the reserve drainffield area, and whether the 914144 tank should��``�����b�'��e�� tips* In the appli- cant's basement. Town Engineer Russell stated that he felt the tank and pump should be placed outside the dwelling. Discussion also occurred on whether a 30 foot dedication should be required along South Fork Lane, with Commissioner Perkins feeling that the matter was a mute Issue. It was suggested by Mr. Russell, however, that the record should show that the matter had been discussed. Discussion was terminated, and the following motions passed: MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Perkins that amended Condition 4 replace Condition 4 on the original List of Conditions, and that this condition be further amended In section 4(a) to read as follows: The 200 gallon holding tank and sewage pump shall be installed outside of the dwelling at a Jocation and in a manner acceptable to the Town Engineer. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED:lt was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Perkins the August 3rd Condition 5 be replaced by the amended Condition 5 on the August IB memorandum from the Town Planner/Engineer. CMOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and 4w, seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that Condition 8 be amended by changing ten feet to thirty feet for the area to be dedicated to the Town. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 9 should be amended to read "The applicant shall request from the City Council approval for a conditional exception to..." (the rest of the condition remains the same). MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Perkins that Condition II on the August 18 memo from the Engineer/Planner be added to the list of conditions, and that It be amended by an additional sentence to the effect that: Grading on the four hundred (400) foot expansion field is not required at the present time. The comment should also be written on the map 'Reserved for Drainfleld to be Graded at the Time Required.' MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Perkins that an additional Condition 12 be that: The future thirty (30) foot street right-of-way as shown on the map shall be deleted up to the Intersection with the 30 foot right-of-way on the northerly property line of Three Fork Lane. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Conan issioner Stewart that Lands of Jenkins, File #BSA 6095-77 be recommended for approval with conditions as amended. Voting for approval were Commissioners Dochnahl and Stewart. VAting against the motion was Commissloner Perkins. VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION - August 24, 1977 L Page three PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 2. LANDS BE RAM, File #VAR. 7041-77, Page MIII Road and Central Drive, Variance request for reduction in side -yard setback for existing water tank and water well shed, Paul E. Nowack, Engineer. Request for recommendation of approval. Mr. Markt discussbd the subject application, referring Commissioners to his staff report dated August II, 1977. He noted that Mr. Peavey, adjoining land owner to Lands of Bertram, was In agreement that a part of the shed for the water tank could be on his property. The public hearing was opened, and Mr. Ernest Bertram, applicant spoke for the approval of the variance, stating that he had contacted Mr. Peavey on whether the shed could remain partially on his land, and that he had agreed to this. The conditions were reviewed by the Commissioners, andthe following motions were passed: MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Comm issloner Dochnahl that the second sentence of Condition I be amended to read: This structure shall not be altered to Increase either Its height or diameter, or to further reduce Its setback. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Comm issloner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Perkins that Condition 2 be amended to read: The existing metal shed enclosing the four foot (41) diameter well shall not be removed or enlarged. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Comm issloner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that Condition 4 be deleted and the following be a replacement: These structures shall only be used to house the well and tank facility. They may not be utilized for any other function. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that Lands of Bertram, File #VAR.7041-77 be recommended for approval with conditions as amended. Commissioner Perkins noted that the applicant should obtain a connection to the water facility that was larger than the two Inch existing pipe so that the Fire De- partment could connect their more modern equipment to the pipe and pump water for fire fighting purposes. 3. LANDS OF BERTRAM, File #BSA 6097-77, Page Mill Road and Central Drive, Paul Nowack and Associates, Engineer, Request for Recommendation of Approval of Building Site Approval Application. A short discussion occurred on whether a BSA action was necessary In the case of Lands of Bertram when the lot was an already developed lot. It was concluded - that the requesfwwas justifiable, however, Chairman Perkins requested that the matter of a BSA request when replacing one residence with another should be agendaed for discussion. Mr. Markt addressed the Commissioners on the subject request, referring to his staff report dated August 12, 1977. He called particular attention to the matter of access VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION - August 24, 1977 Page four PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 3. LANDS OF BERTRAM, File #BSA 6097-77: (continued) from Page Mill Road and Central Drive, stated that the pathway request would create paths that would be fairly close to the dwelling to be constructed, and noted that another issue was the high voltage line belonging to PG&E that runs along the property line. Discussion followed among Commissioners with Commissioner Dochnahl asking for clari- fication for requesting a dedication of land along Page Mill Road. Mr. Russell stated that If the ten feet dedication were for pedestrian and equestrian purposes, It could not be used for roadway purposes. Discussion was concluded and the hearing opened to the public. Ernest Bertram, Applicant, stated his reasons for requesting the BSA, noting that he wished to construct a new dwelling for his family. He re4iewed conditions, stating that complying with Condition 3 would be exhorbitantly expensive; requested that Condition 9 be modified so that he could move into the new dwelling and then demolish the old one; and on Condition 10 stated his preference for a country road rather than a 60 foot wide suburban street. He was against the thirty foot easement for widening Central Drive In the future. He objected to Condition 13 and requested that Con- dition 14(b) be deleted. Joan Moeller, Central Drive resident, stated she strongly objected to a possible #4y sixty foot wide road for Central Drive, and that the 30 foot widening was an erosion of the property rights of the owner. Commissioner Stewart pointed out that a gravel portion on which Mrs. Noel ler and others travel on Central Drive was not on the actual roadway, but was about 40 feet onto Mr. Bertram's property. Betsy McNutt, 11854 Page Mill Road, spoke against widening Central Drive and against the dirt road used as a fl re break being developed Into a path. Betsy Fiksdal, Pathway Committee Chairman, discussed pathway Committee requests. The public hearing was then closed, and discussion returned to the matter of how under - grounding should be accomplished. Commissioner Perkins observed that the PG&E ove r - head lines were a part of the principal distribution system for electrical service to the area, and felt that requiring that this be undergrounded by the applicant was not the intent of the ordinance. There was further discussion on the Central Drive. dedication. Discussion was concluded, and the following motions passed: MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissloner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that Condition 3 be removed and the follow Ing substituted: Condition 3: Utility Improvements to the house shall be placed underground. ` MOTICN SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 9 should be amended to read: If the applicant desires to move Into the new house and electrical services are requested, he shall deposit with the Town a bond of sufficient amount (to be determined at the discretion of the City Engineer) for the demolition of the existing structure. VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION - August 24, 1977 L Page five �/ PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 3. LANDS OF BERTRAM, File #BSA 6097-77: (continued) (Motion continued) Demolition shall be accomplished within the 30 days after the applicant Is installed in the new premises. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 10(a) be deleted. NATION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 10 be amended to read: That portion within Central Drive as measured to a distance of 30 feet from the existing centerline along the balance of the affected frontage shall be reserved for future roadway widening. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition II be amended to read: Vehicular access for this lot shall be limited to that portion of Page Mill Road as shown by the Building Site Approval Map. (Ordinance No. 232, Section 9-4.1206(e)). MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that "recordation of the Final Map" should be strickenfrom Condition 12, and in its place 'issuance of a building permit' be Inserted. NOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 12 should be amended by adding the statement 'The well shall not be used for domestic purposes.' as Condition 12(a). MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 13 be amended to read: Dedicate a ten foot (101) equestrian trail and pedestrian easement along the full frontage of Page Mill Road. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Stewart that Condition 14(b) be deleted. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that Lands of Bertram, File #BSA 6097-77 be recommended for approval with conditions as amended. MOTION SECONDED AND UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner STewart and secondee by Commissioner Perkins that a categorical exemption be filed for the Lands of Bertram. ADJOURNMENT: There being no new or old business, Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Ethel Hopkins Secretary