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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 10, 1982 Reel 97, Side I, Tract II, 000 -End Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Ruranoff, Lachenbruch, Stewart and Rydell Absent: Commissioners Carico and vanTamelen Also Present: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson; Secretary Leslie Penfold B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Motion seconded and carried: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Ruranoff 6 and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, namely: %W 1. Approval of Minutes: February 24, 1982 2. Setting of Public Hearings for March 24, 1982: a. Variance and Permit: Lands of Trabucco, File #VAR 1-82 It was passed by consensus to place an item under Old Business; Agenda #F.1., Mr. Spangle's report on Housing Element, ABAG Needs. C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1982: Mr. Carlson reported that the City Council approved a lot line change for the Lands of Cassarra. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Tossy, File #SA 5-81, 13711 Old Altos Road, Request for recommendation of Site Approval. Mr. Carlson reported to commission that this item had been continued for consideration of the storm drain easement and existing structures on the property. Staff recommended approval of the Site Approval with the conditions of approval, attached to staff report dated March 4, 1982, and including a storm drain easement from the northerly and easterly property lines as shown on the Site Approval map, and that the applicant enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement if he is allowed to keep the existing structures, to be approved by the City Attorney. The Public Hearing was then opened. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1982 PAGE TWO D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) Mr. Bill Kull, Nowack & Associates, noted that the requests that the structures be allowed to remain is willing to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement. He that the applicant requests that within the storm he be allowed to construct a swimming pool, and/or court if at all possible. applicant and that he further noted drain easement paddle tennis The Public Hearing was then closed and commission began a review of the conditions of approval. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to amend Condition I.C. to read as follows: "The existing wood bridges and dance floor will be permitted within the storm drain easement, subject to execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement to be approved by the City Attorney, A swimming_ pool and paddle tennis court may be allowed within the storm drain easement and will require prior approval from the Planning Commission". MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to amend Condition S.B. to read as follows: The existing wood frame house shall be allowed to remain with the removal of kitchen facilities prior to occupancy of the primary dwelling for use as a recreational structure and/or cabana". Commissioner Stewart requested that the Site Approval map show the existing storm drainage gate on the east side of the property. The applicant's engineer will revise the map to show this. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed to recommend approval of the Lands of Tossy, File #SA 5-81, as amended. Commissioner Stewart voted no because of flooding at this site. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Mr. Spangle's report on Housing Element, ABAG Needs. Mr. Spangle reviewed his memo to the commission dated March 10, 1982, and recommended that staff prepare data and submit to the City Council together with basis for the housing number, so that this can be incorporated into the Resolution that will be sent to ABAG. It was passed by consensus that staff and Mr. Spangle will work on the numbers needed by ABAG and will send report to City Council at their next scheduled meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1982 PAGE THREE F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Eshner, (Westwind Development), File #TM 10-81, Altamont Road Mr. Carlson reviewed his staff report of March 5, 1982 noting that there has been two field trips made to the site for review of the subject property. He further noted that there are four major items of concern: 1) closed community concept; 2) paths; 3) storm drainage; and 4)street improvements, and at this time a discussion period is provided for consideration of these items before the map can be accepted for filing. Commission questioned staff if there were any provisions made in the Municipal Codeor General Plan regarding fencing around the subdivision. Mr. Carlson reported that the new ordinance does restrict the height of fences, and there is wording in the code and general plan such as "rural atmosphere, open space" but there is no policy statement regarding fencing around sub- divisions. Commission and staff discussed the covenant between Mr. Eshner and the Town, and Mr. Woolworth's agreement with the Town. Mr. Paul Reneau, Environmental Design Committee, referred to a letter from the Env. Design Committee to the Planning Commission, L noting that the closed community concept is not keeping with #br the rural atmosphere of the Town. He further noted that as a private citizen, he felt Mr. Woolworth should be responsible for paying for improvements on Altamont Road. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, Chairman, Pathway Committee, noted that they have sent a memo to City Council regarding the closed com- munity concept, but has discussed paths with Mr. Woolworth and if the closed community concept is followed thru, the pathway committee is satisfied with pathways. Mr. Woolworth noted that the closed community concept is being considered because they have had many requests from potential buyers due to robberies, etc. He further noted that the gates will be removed. Mrs. Fran Stevenson, noted that the pathway committee is request- ing a 4' paved bicycle path and 6' Type II neary fine pedestrian/ equestrian path along Altamont Road, noting that some areas the fence would have to be moved back. Mr. Woolworth has agreed to clear the areas for paths with a buldozer. Commissioners were concerned with the traffic on Altamont Road and the location of pathways for bicycles and pedestrians/equestrians. The pathway committee noted that there would be "No Parking" signs placed on Altamont Road and will try to keep the bike path free of debris as possible to avoid mishaps. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1982 PAGE FOUR F. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to accept the Tentative Map for the Lands of Eshner, File #TM 10-81 for filing, and set a public hearing on March 29, 1982. 2. Purissima Hills County Water District, Proposed Pump Station, Fremont & Arastradero Roads. Mr. Carlson noted that the water district is looking at several locations for a new pump station, and are considering this site and wanted to know if this location is a viable one. It was passed by consensus to send this item to the City Council with a letter of recommendation from the Planning Commission stating the following: 1) All landscaping must follow the Landscape Policy; 2) Front Yard Setback requirement should not be eased; and 3) Development Area requirement should not exceed limitations in effect prior to subdivision. 3. Ordinance #268, Development Area Mr. Carlson reported that a meeting had taken place between the City Attorney, City Manager and Assistant Planner regarding the definitions of the ordinance and the following was decided: (i.e. a court which has no impervious surface such as clay is not to be counted; an item such as grass crete would be counted for 508). Commission discussed with staff the importance of getting this matter cleared -up. It was passed by consensus to have Chairman Rydell write a letter to the City Manager regarding the Planning Commissions' position. G. ADJOURNMENT• There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary