HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1980 (2)FLANNINC COMMISSION
Town of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINC
Wednesday, December 10, 1980
Peel 90, Side II, Tract I, 530 -End; Side I, Tract IT, OOO-
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman vanTamelen
at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Rvdell (arrived 8:25 p.m.), Stewart,
vanTamelen
Absent: Commissioners Carico and Lachenbruch (excused absenses)
Also Present: City Engineer/Planner Sohn A. Carlson, Assistant Planner Pat Webb,
Secretary Leslie Tenfold
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: 1) Minutes of
November 12, 1980.
1� The minutes of November 12, 1980 were amended as follows: On page five, first
paragraph, second sentance, Commissioner vanTamelen requested that this be re-
vised to read as follows: 'property. Commissioners felt items 3 and 5 of the
variance requirements also were not met." they did feel the kitchen facilities
should remain until the lot is sold or further developed, but could not find
1 justification for this.
It was passed by consensus to approve .the minutes as amended.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff
and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl that the remainder of the Consent Calendar
be approved.
REPORT FROM VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION: Commissioner vanTamelen reported that
the Variance and Permit Commission denied a variance request for the Lands of
Sokoloff for a windscreen over 6' and into the setback lines, based on item 112
of the variance requirements was not met, and that there are other alternatives
available to the applicant. The applicant was informed that they have ten (10)
days to appeal the denial, in writing.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING. OF NOVEMBER 25, 1980: Commissioner Stewart dis-
cussed the City Council actions on the Lands of Abrahams and Lands of Bellucci,
and the purchase of the Palo Alto School District Site.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1980: Commissioner vanTamelen
noted that she did not attend the City Council meeting. Mr. Carlson informed
` Planning Commissioners of action on the Lands of Palo Alto School Site and their
position on the Fire District, He further noted that staff is now soliciting bids
from Civil and Soils Engineers for their services on the Lands of Palo Alto School
Site.
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REPORT ON VARIANCE APPEAL FOR LANDS OF BELLUCCI:
Staff informed Planning Commission that a renort was to be prepared for the City
Council to indicate reasons for denial of Mr. Bellucci's variance requests. Along
with the minutes of November 12, 1980, which show reason for denial a letter will
be prepared by staff to further indicate their reasons. Commissioners felt that
item #3 of the variance requirements was not met, based on the fact that property
owners within this area do not have kitchen facilities in their residences, they
could not find justification for this reason. Commissioners vanTamelen and Stewart
were in agreement that the kitchen facilities should remain, but could not make
the justification based on this finding. The request for permanent residence in
the secondary dwelling was denied because it did not meet items 3 and 5 of the
variance requirements. Commissioner Kuranoff did vote for approval of the permanent
resident based on the County's attempt to improve the housing imbalance,
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1, Lands of Pinewood School, File #CUP 8014-76, 26800 Fremont Road, Request for
Recommendation of Approval for Annual Review,
Ms. Webb referred to her staff report of December 5, 1980 indicating that the
facility has been inspected and was found to be in compliance with the Health
Department, Fire Department and the Town Conditions. She further noted that
there have been no written or verbal objections to this Use Permit.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against
this item.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Rydell
and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Annual Review of the Condi-
tional Use Permit for the Lands of Pinewood School, File #CUP 8014-76.
2. Lands of Moored, File #SA 5-80, Moon Lane and Saddle Mountain Drive, Brian, Kangas,
Faulk & Associates, Engineer, Request for Recommendation of Approval for Site
Approval.
Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated December 4, 1980, noting that this
application was before the Commission on May 25, 1977 and was continued until it
became economical to serve the property with water. Water and Sewer mains have
been extended to this property as part of Saddle Mountain Estates. Mr. Carlson
informed the Commission of items peculiar to this application: 1)Soils: due to
steepness of the lot and potentially active landslides, the location of the resi-
dence should not be allowed east of the eastern one/half of the circle as shown
on the Topographical Survey Map dated April 1, 1977. 2)Access: The applicant
has requested that access be from Saddle Mountain Drive. Residents on Moon Lane
are concerned with through traffic on Moon Lane and request a barricade be instal'-
led on Moon Lane, 3)Conservation & Storm Drain Easement: Staff feels that due to
the instability and erodibility of the soil a conservation and storm drainage
easement should be established over the portion of the lot with a slope of 30%
or greater. 4)Street Improvements: Staff feels the street improvements should be
required as part of the Site Approval, Also indicating, that if
access is obtained from Saddle Mountain Drive, the improvements should be installed
on Saddle Mountain Drive from end of existing improvements to Moon Lane as well
as the improvements of Moon Lane.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mrs. Mourad, applicant, 109 Millrich, Los Gatos, felt that by not improving street
to Saddle Mountain Drive, it would limit the traffic on Moon Lane, She also indicated
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the residence would be located on the £later portion of the lot.
Mr. Mourad, applicant, 109 Millrich, Los Gatos, indicated that Moon Lane is a private
road owned by Mr. Moon, who he has not been able to contact, feels that they can't
require the road to be paved without his permission. Mr. Mourad requested the ten
foot path easement be removed, since it was not required by Saddle Mountain Estates.
Mr. Chown, 13822 Page Mill Road, concerned with the requests of the ten foot
easements and the placement of a barricade to prevent through traffic to Moon Lane.
Mr. Schwartz, 2931 Alexis Drive, acquired the Lands of Clayton, indicated that he
would want access from Saddle Mountain Drive, indicating he was willing to put this
in writing.
The Public Hearing was closed and Commissioners discussed with staff the possibility
of placing a barricade that could not be removed as easily, staff indicated that it
is very costly to replace such a barricade and suggested the use of pipes and chain.
Commissioners began review of the Conditions of Approval.
Condition I.A. It was passed by consensus to accept Condition 1.A. as amended, to
read as follows: The owner shall dedicate a ten foot private road and pedestrian/
equestrian easement for Moon Lane along the northerly property line. The private
road shall provide ingress/egress to all parties on Moon Lane.
Condition 1.B. It was passed by consensus to incorporate this condition with Condi-
tion 1,A.
Condition 5.A. It was passed by consensus to delete Condition 5,A.
Condition 5.B. was renumbered as 5.A. and amended to read as follows: Access shall
be from Saddle Mountain Drive. The owner shall improve Saddle Mountain Drive from
end of the existing improvements to the owners property line.
It was passed by consensus to .add Conditions 5.B, and 5.C., to read as follows:
Condition 5.B. The owner shall install a barrier on Moon Lane in accordance with
Fire Department and Town Engineer.
Condition S.C. This parcel will enter into a Private Road Maintenance Agreement
at such time as one becomes available.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was moved by Commissioner vanTamelen and
seconded by Commissioner Kuranoff to add Condition 6.A, to read as follows: Special
attention shall be given to the landscape screening due to the high degree of visibility
of the property at the time of Site Development.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and
seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Lands of Mourad, File #SA 5-80 as
amended.
3. Lands of Merideth, File #SA 2-80, Elena Road, Nowack & Associates, Engineer, Request
for Recommendation of Approval for Site Approval.
$41,
Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated December 5, 1980, indicating that this
property was established by the State of California as an excess parcel of land for
the freeway. A lot line adjustment will be made to allow the subject property to
meet slope density requirements, the lot is 0.82 acres. It was noted that the applicant
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Mr. Jon Lynch, Nowack & Associates, indicated that they have no objections to
the Conditions as stated in the December 5, 1980 staff report.
The public hearing was closed and the Commissioners began a review of the
Conditions.
Condition I.A. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition I.A. to read as
follows: The owners of Lots I and 2 shall dedicate a ten foot pedestrian/equestrian
easement along the easterly property line of Lot 1 and along the easterly property
line of Lot 2 for a distance of fifty feet from Southeast property corner.
Condition 3.A. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 3.A, as follows:
The house shall be located and designed so that it does not exceed 45 db level
in the interior of the residence.
Condition 3.B. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 3.B. to read as
follows: A Type IIB Path shall be constructed along Elena Road.
Condition 3.C. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 3.C. to read as
follows: The lot line shall be relocated as shown on the Site Approval Map
dated November 18, 1980, prior to Final Site Approval.
Condition 4.c). It was passed by consensus to delete Condition 4.C.
4W MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and
seconded by Conumissioner Dochnahl to approve the Lands of Merideth, File #SA 2-80
as amended.
4. Lands of Kane, File ATM 6-80, Lupine Road, Nowack & Associates, Engineers, Request
for Recommendation of Approval for Tentative Map.
Mr. Carlson noted that this item was continued from the October 22., 19SO to receive
a response from the City Attorney regarding the postponement of requiring street
imnrovements, if improvements are delayed beyond the recordation of the Final Map,
a subdivision agreement with appropriate security must be executed with the Town.
The hearing was opened to the Public for discussion.
Mr. Jon Lynch, Paul Nowack & Associates, referred to Mr. Kanes letters to the Town
and the Health Department dated November 26, 1.080, noting that Mr. Kane would like
to postpone installation of improvements until lots are developed and also the
Posting of bonds. Mr. Kane does want to install a landscape strip of trees for
visibilitv Purposes along lot 5 to Via Felix,
Mrs, Kane, applicant, spoke in favor of postponing the requirement of improvements.
The Public Hearing was then closed and discussion of the Conditions began.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of nutting a lean on the property to insure
installation of improvements at a later date. Staff was directed to check with
the City Attorney on this matter.
Condition 4.B. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 4.B. to read as follows:
A new sewage disposal system shall be installed to Lot 4, or the old system upgraded
to meet Health Department requirements prior to Final Map Approval.
did
have a noise
study
prepared by
Edward L. Pack &
Associates.
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The
hearing was
opened
for Public
discussion.
Mr. Jon Lynch, Nowack & Associates, indicated that they have no objections to
the Conditions as stated in the December 5, 1980 staff report.
The public hearing was closed and the Commissioners began a review of the
Conditions.
Condition I.A. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition I.A. to read as
follows: The owners of Lots I and 2 shall dedicate a ten foot pedestrian/equestrian
easement along the easterly property line of Lot 1 and along the easterly property
line of Lot 2 for a distance of fifty feet from Southeast property corner.
Condition 3.A. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 3.A, as follows:
The house shall be located and designed so that it does not exceed 45 db level
in the interior of the residence.
Condition 3.B. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 3.B. to read as
follows: A Type IIB Path shall be constructed along Elena Road.
Condition 3.C. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 3.C. to read as
follows: The lot line shall be relocated as shown on the Site Approval Map
dated November 18, 1980, prior to Final Site Approval.
Condition 4.c). It was passed by consensus to delete Condition 4.C.
4W MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and
seconded by Conumissioner Dochnahl to approve the Lands of Merideth, File #SA 2-80
as amended.
4. Lands of Kane, File ATM 6-80, Lupine Road, Nowack & Associates, Engineers, Request
for Recommendation of Approval for Tentative Map.
Mr. Carlson noted that this item was continued from the October 22., 19SO to receive
a response from the City Attorney regarding the postponement of requiring street
imnrovements, if improvements are delayed beyond the recordation of the Final Map,
a subdivision agreement with appropriate security must be executed with the Town.
The hearing was opened to the Public for discussion.
Mr. Jon Lynch, Paul Nowack & Associates, referred to Mr. Kanes letters to the Town
and the Health Department dated November 26, 1.080, noting that Mr. Kane would like
to postpone installation of improvements until lots are developed and also the
Posting of bonds. Mr. Kane does want to install a landscape strip of trees for
visibilitv Purposes along lot 5 to Via Felix,
Mrs, Kane, applicant, spoke in favor of postponing the requirement of improvements.
The Public Hearing was then closed and discussion of the Conditions began.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of nutting a lean on the property to insure
installation of improvements at a later date. Staff was directed to check with
the City Attorney on this matter.
Condition 4.B. It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 4.B. to read as follows:
A new sewage disposal system shall be installed to Lot 4, or the old system upgraded
to meet Health Department requirements prior to Final Map Approval.
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CONDITION 6.A. It was passed by consensus to add Condition F.A. to read as follows:
Special attention shall be given to the landscape screening due to the high degree of
visibility of the property at the time of Site Development.
CONDITION 6.B. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 6.B. to read as follows:
The owner shall dedicate a conservation easement over the land which has a slope of
30% or greater. Condition 6.B, shall be numbered Condition 1.F. on Conditions of Approval.
CONDITION 6.C. It was passed by consensus to add Condition 6.C. to read as follows:
The owner of parcel one (1) shall have vehicular access to either Via Feliz or Lupine
Road, but not both. Condition 6.C. shall be numbered Condition 6.B.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and
seconded by Commissioner Rydell to recommend approval of the Tentative Man, for the
Lands of Kane, File #TM 6-80. A letter will be prepared by staff to the City Council
indicating the Commissions desire to accept this subdivision with the possibility of
the bond for the improvements be in the form of a lean for the property.
VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dochnahl, Rydell, Stewart and vanTamelen
NOES: Commissioner Kuranoff
ABSENT: Commissioners Carico and Lachenbruch
5. Lands of Tokheim & Green, File #PM 5-80, Fernhill Drive, Sandis & Associates, Engineer,
Request for Recommendation of Preliminary Site Development Plan.
Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated December 5, 1980, he indicated after
much discussion and citizen input on this subdivision, staff felt only two lots were
warranted, after which the applicant submitted a Preliminary Site Plan. At the April
22, 1980 subdivision committee meeting, there were numerous neighbors present that
were concerned with the drainage of this property.
The public hearing was opened for discussion.
Mr. Timothy Sandis, Engineer, spoke for the applicant, indicating that they do not
want to do any harm to the trees and the environment of this Property including the
drainage, but felt that the property could be subdivided into three lots.
Commissioners discussed the subject property and the concerns of drainage, before
making a decision, they felt a field trip was necessary.
The Public Hearing was closed
It was passed by consensus to continue the Lands of Tokheim & Green to a field trip
on January 10, 1981 at 9:30 a.m.
6. Considering Amendment to Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
entitled "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills', Subsection (b) of Section 9-5.
503 entitled, "Walls and Fences'.
The public hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this
subject.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and
seconded by Commissioner vanTamelen to recommend approval to the City Council for
`. Amendment to Chapter 5 of Title 9, Subsection (b) of Section 9-5.503 entitled, "Walls
and Fences".
OLD BUSINESS:
Commissioners Carico and Stewart prepared a report on secondary dwellings for review
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by Commissioners and staff for their input.
'1' NEW BUSINESS:
There will be a General Plan and Zoning Clinic seminar in January 1981 for
Commissioners who wish to attend. Commissioner Ry_dell will be attending
the General Plan Seminar.
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie Penfold
Engineering/Planning Secretary
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