HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1978 (2)PLANNING COM+IISSION
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, October 11, 1978
Feel 72, Side 2, Tr. 2, 593 to End; Reel 73, Side 1, Tr. 1, 001 to 465
Chairman Stewart called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order in the
Council Chambers of Town Hall at 7:50 p.m..
ROIs, CALL:
Present: Cafmissioners Neves, vanramelen, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Chairman Stewart
Absent: Commissioners Carico and Iachenbruch
Also Present: Consulting Engineer/Planner John Markl, Secretary Ethel Hopkins
OONSEN1' CALENDAR:
Item 1, the Minutes of September 27, was withdrawn from the Consent Calendar and
corrected as follows:
(a) Page three, paragraph two, amend the third line of the remarks made by
Mildred Saviano to real: for various activities and trespassing such as
parking by Foothill College students.'
(b) Page three, item 1 of the motion on the Lands of Yelton should be corrected
to read: 'The request for two conditional exceptions and a variance is not
justified.'
(c) Page three, item 3 of the same motion should be amended to read: 'The site
is not physically suitable because of shape, drainage and mise problems
for the type of development planned.'
MIPION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMROSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and
seconded by Cammissioner Reeves that the Minutes of September 27 be approved as amended.
M7TION SECONDED AND APPRNED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl
and seconded by Ccnmissioner vanTamelen that the remaining item on the Consent
Calendar be approved, naively: Acceptance for Filing of Tentative Map: LANDS OF DAWSON,
File #'TM 2094-78.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LANDS OF HORTON, File #TM 2066-77, Altamont Road, Sandia & Associates, Engineer
13.66 Acres Gross, 11.80 Acres Net, 6 Lots, 31.5% Average Slope, Request for
Reocnnendation of Approval of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map
John Markl discussed the subject request as covered by his staff reports of Septem-
ber 6 and October 5, with particular emphasis placed on the results of the recent
field trip, pathways existing and proposed, the size and shape of the various lots
in the subdivision, landscaping, tree preservation, slope density and dedication
of open space.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
1. LANDS OF HORION, File #TM 2066-77: (continued)
Commissioners had a short discussion on the developrent problems with lots 2 and 6
of the subdivision, and the hearing was then opened to the public discussion.
Alan Lambert, 141 First Street, Los Altos, Developer, discussed the development of
Lot 2 the location o the driveway, spoke against a pathway along Versailles
Court, requested that Condition 14 be deleted, and requested that Condition 16(d) be
deleted in view of the proposed dedication of open space.
Tim Sandis Sa=s & Associates 812 Castro Street, Nbuntain View, Engineer, commended
the Staff for the thoroughness of the staff report, stated that Lot 2 was not a poor
lot for development, enphasized that the alternate route for the pathway was prefer-
able to the Proposed pathway because the Pathway Proposed for the subdivision would
obstruct privacy, and stated that conditions inposed for the subdivision were reason-
able and acceptable. In response to Commissioner van'Iamelen's request that the lot
line on Lot 2 be moved, Mr. Sabdis stated that the lot line had been moved somewhat;
and in response to Comnissioner Stewart's inquiry on available drainfield area on
Lot 3, Mr. Sandis stated that Int 3 would meet the requirements of site development.
Fran Stevenson, Pathomy Committee, spoke for retaining the pathway as proposed
on the list of conditions.
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Nancy Horton 1940 Dry Creek Ldoad San Jose, noted that they planned to use the Pri-
vate water line on the property for landscape purposes.
Carol Gottlieb, speaking as a citizen and as a meter of thePathwa Committee, said
s suppo proposedpathway or the Lands o Horton, but that she wanted the
path to be constructed two or three feet frau the roadway area with header boards
and Neary fines. She asked that conditions be clarified so that path areas would
also be separated frau driveway and road areas.
Alan Lambert stated that path construction with Neary fines would be no problan;
however, header boards could break and injure horses. Again, he stated his preference
for the alternate plan for the pathway, citing that with the latter plan, privacy
would be maintained for property owners.
Mrs.Mary Stutz, Pathway Committee, discussed the proposed pathway on the Catholic
urc property.
Considerable discussion was given by Commissioners and the public to the matters
of whether horses should be permitted on Versailles Court, whether a more appropriate
name could be suggested by the Historical Society for Versailles Court, landscaping
for erosion control, the desirability of the alternate path plan, and the way in
which the pathway could be routed around the water tower. The public hearing was
closed, and Commissioners began a review of the Negative Declaration and list of
conditions.
M7TION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIyDUSLy: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl
and seconded by Commissioner vanTamelen that a Negative Declaration be recommended
for the Iands of Horton, File #TM 2066-77.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
1. LANDS OF HORTON, File #TM 2066-77: (continued)
The following conditions were amended or added to the list of conditions:
Condition 5: PASSED By CONSENSUS: It was moved by Chairman Stewart and passed
by consensus that Condition 5 be amended with the addition of
subparagraph (a): Special attention shall be given to the proposed
storm drain pipe within the ten foot (10') storm drain easement
over Int 3.
Condition 8: PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend the first line of Condition 8 to read:
'The applicant shall install one additional standard fire hydrant...'
(The rest of the sentence remains as written.)
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Connission to
delete Condition 8(c) on the October 6 list of Staff Suggested
Conditions and to add instead the following Condition 8(c) taken
from a mmorandue on October 11 and further amended by the Planning
Comiission: Condition 8(c) The emergency access easement over Iot 6
from Versailles Court to Chaparral Way shall be improved without macadam
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and chained barriers installed
in the location shown on the tentative map to prevent non-energency
vehicular access.
Condition 11:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by Commissioner Reeves
and seconded by Ommissioner Dochnahl to leave Condition 11 as written.
All Commissioners voted for the motion except Commissioner Kuranoff who
voted against the motion.
Condition 14:
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To delete Condition 14 as written and add instead:
Parcel A is not a building site.
Condition 15:
(Additional condition to be added - all other conditions after to
be renumbered.) PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add as Condition 15 the
following from the October 11 inBm to the Planning Commission:
A private road maintenance agreement shall be established which runs
with the land and is acceptable to the City Attorney. This agreement
shall be provided to the City Attorney for review and approval prior
to the filing of the final map (Section 9-4.712(b), Ordinance No. 239).
Condition 16:
(Additional condition) PASSED By CONSENSUS: To add as Condition 16
the following: The plans for slope planting and landscaping of the
existing cut and fill slopes of Versailles Court from Altamont Road
to Ste. 8.+00, as shown by the tentative map,
shall be presented to the Planning Cmmission and Environmental Design
Caamittee prior to the approval of the final map.
Condition 17:
(Additional condition) PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add as a condition:
unange the name o e private road Versailles Court to one that
reflects the historic or aesthetic aspects of the area. The new
name shall be reviewed by Staff.
Condition 18:
(Additional condition) NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: It was moved by
Commissioner Kuranoff and seconded by Ca ssioner Reeves to add as
Condition 18: The cul-de-sac construction for Versailles Court shall
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
1. LANDS OF HORIGN, File #TM 2066-77: (continued)
Condition 18: (continued) utilize a shortened cross-section road curb, similar to
that used by Hillsborough, for the purposes of narrowing the total
pavement width approximately two feet; and further, lampblack shall
be used to color the concrete so that it matches the asphalt as
closely as Practical.
Voting for this motion were CmTnissioners Stewart, Reeves and Kuranoff;
against it, Ocxmmissioners vanTamelen and Dochnahl.
Condition 15: Commissioner Kuranoff voiced his objection to the infringement of
T6c o r privacy that would occur with the proposed pathway, and noted that
Conditions) a more or less de facto pathway was already in existence on the
Lands of the Catholic Church. He suggested that a good solution
would be to require an easement along the water tank, and with minor
grading to have a path on the Sisters' property rather than a path
on three sides of the Horton property.
MWIQN SECONDM AMID FAILED: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff
and seconded by Commissioner vanTamelen to add as a pathway condition:
Dedicate a ten foot (10') easement on Lot 1 only as required to by-
pass the water tank at the property line, and dedicate a ten foot (10')
easement along the northerly property line of Lot 2.
Voting for the motion was Commissioner Kuranoff; against it, Commission-
ers Stewart, Reeves, vanTamelen, and Dochnahl.
PASSED BY EDNSENSUS: To amend the first sentence of Condition 15
by adding 'as shown by Appendix #10.' to the first sentence of the
heading on Condition 15.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED BY UNMDUUS VOTE: It was [moved by Commissioner Dochnahl,
seconded by Commissioner Stewart to rend approval of the Lands of Horton,
File #TM 2066-77 with conditions as amended.
At 10:07 p.m. a short recess was called; the meeting was resumed at 10:23 p.m..
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Arastradero Road Improvement Project:
Commissioner Kuranoff informed the Planning Commission of his efforts to meet with
Palo Alto officials on the Arastradero Iniad Project, noting that Planning Commission
members and interested townspeople had been invited to the public hearing to be
held by the Planning Commission of Palo Alto at the City Hall in Palo Alto on Octo-
ber 18 at 7:30 p.m.. He stated that a staff report would be ready on October 13,
and then discussed plans by Santa Clara County to construct a bicycle and pedestrian
path and a bridge on Arastradero Road.
A short discussion among Commissioners followed. Comnissioner Reeves volunteered
`. to pick up the staff report frau Palo Alto on October 13. Chairman Stewart asked
that staff get a copy of the traffic study done several years ago on Arastradero Iniad,
and then proceeded to state his concerns on the improvement project, namely the
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OLD BUS s: (continued)
1. Arastradero Iniad Improvement Project: (continued)
corner of Page Mill Road and Deer Creek, appropriate landscaping, arra the preventing
of Arastradero Road from becoming a four -lane expressway.
Chairman Stewart requested the secretary to seryl out copies of the Palo Alto staff
report to all Planning Commission members, to send notices of the Palo Alto meeting
to all residents along Arastradero [mad from Hillview to Purissima, and to notify
the Town Crier that the meeting would take place.
2. Joint Planning Commission -City Council Meeting:
Chairman Stewart informed the Commissioners that he had not yet been able to get
together with the Council to discuss an agenda for the joint meeting on October 25.
AWOORIZIEW:
These being no further new or old business, the meeting of the Planning Cammission
was adjourned on the motion of Chairman Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Imeves.
Adjournment occurred at 10:55 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Ethel Hopkins
Secretary