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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1982 (2)PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills %W 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 24, 1982 Reel 97, Side 1, Tract II, 000 -End Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL & FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; Present: Commissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Stewart, vanTamelen and Chairman Rydell Absent: None Also Present: Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie PenfOld B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Removed - B.I. (Commissioner Lachenbruch) commissioner Lachenbruch requested the minutes be amended as follows: On Page three add the following statement: commissioner Lachenbruch stated that where the existing fence is within - 15, of the road right of way, it is in violation of the zoning ordinance for fences. on Page 4, 3rd paragraph, item #2)Setbacks from public roadways should not be eased and relaxed with common property lines. Last paragraph, to be revised as follows; commission advised staff of their disagreement with this decision and of the importance of getting this matter cleared -up. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by vanTamelen and passed to approve the Consent Calendar as amended, namely: 1. Approval of Minutes of March 24, 1982 2. Setting Public Hearings for Variance & Permit commission on April 14, 1982: 1) Lands of LaLond, File #VAR 2-81, 13770 Robleda Road 2) Lands of George, File #VAR 3-82, 27071 DeZahara Way Planning Commission minutes - March 24, 1982 Page Two C. REPORT FROM VARIANCE & PERMIT COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 24, 1962: %W Chairman Rydell reported that the Variance & Permit Commission continued the Lands of Trabucco until staff reviewed the building plans for compliance with development area ordinances and will return at meeting of April 14, 1982. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 18, 1982: commissioner Stewart reported that the City council approved 1) Site Approval for Lands of TOSSY; 2) Final Map for Lands of Bellucci; 3) Bike race sponsered by Foothill College Cycle Club; 4) Public Works Communication System. Stewart further reported that Purissima Hills Water District's request for a pump station was reviewed and they will return to Site Develop- ment Committee with construction plans; and that Bids will be accepted for the 20 lots at Matadero Creek on April 21st, City Council meeting, E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Eshner, Westwind Development, Inc., File #TM 10-81 26410 Altamont Road, Request for recommendation of Approval of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map. Ms. Webb referred to staff report of March 18, 1982 indicating the Planning commission should adopt a motion recommending to �Ar the City Council that the Conditional Negative Declaration be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for aqainst this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by vanTamelen and passed unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the Conditional Negative Declaration for the Lands of Esbner be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk. Ms. Webb referred to the staff report of March 18, 1982 giving a brief background of the property and proposed subdivision, noting there are several areas of concern as pointed out in the staff report: 1) Faults; 2)Access; 3) Street Improvements; 4) Paths, and 5) Conservation Easements. commission and staff discussed the existing conservation easement over the land; it was noted by Mr. Woolworth that this easement was never dedicated or recorded. commission also discussed the pathways and road alignment. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Al Woolworth, applicant, noted he would not like to see the pathways placed on top of the bank and,in areaswhere �r necessarythe fence will be moved back. Mr. Woolworth also noted he was not in favor of the chosen street name and asked that it be changed. Mr. Woolworth requested the commission to Planning Commission Minutes - March 24, 1982 Page Three consider his proposal for the road alignment which would be very much like Campo Vista Lane, noting there would be less cut and fill. Mr. Woolworth requested that Condition 8.B: be revised to allow the existing structures to remain until final inspection of the new residences on these lots. The public hearing was then closed. commission began a review of the conditions of approval. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To have staff re -write Condition I.B. for clarification. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add Lot 5 to Condition 2.C. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To have staff re -write Condition 6.B. for clarification. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To re -write Condition S.B. as follows: The structures on Lots 6 and 9 must be removed prior to issuance of final inspection of the new residence. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To have staff check with the historical society on the street name. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To add Condition I.j, as follows: The owner shall dedicate a ten foot (10') equestrian/pedestrian easement from the proposed path easement located along the southern property line as shown on the Tentative Map to the public right-of-way along Altamont Road. DISCUSSION ON PATHWAYS: The following were suggested as guidelines for the City Engineer to follow: 1. As a model.use the Magdalena Road pathway in terms of function and design. 2. Avoid placing path on top of bank; try to fit within space so that it won't encroach property more than 15' beyond the edge of right-of-way (fence will be moved back). 3. GRADING & LOCATION: a) avoid going on bank except where necessary; b) don't be bashful about grading in areas, (this already has artificial bank); grade separation to perform functions we want. In response to Mr. Woolworth's request regarding the road separation, commission suggested that staff meet With the applicant and his engineer; they would like to see a road detail showing the split grade and islands ; minimizing pavement, that would be consistent with the Town Standards. �ar MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Moved by Lachenbruchr seconded by Kuranoff, and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of Eshner until April 14, 1982 meeting; the City Engineer is to review these suggestions and meet with the applicant and his engineer. Planning Commission Minutes - March 24, 1982 Page Four F. OLD BUSINESS: Commission questioned staff as to the progress of ordinance #268. Staff responded at this time no response had been made by the City Attorney. G. NEW BUSINESS: H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectively submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary 6 n