HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/1982VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION
Town of Los Altos Hills
26.379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 28, 1982
Reel
98, Side I, Tract II, 000-260
Rydell called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. in the
Chairman
Town
Hall Council Chambers.
A.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Lachenbruch, Rydell and Stewart
Absent: None John
eWebb; ALeslie sPenfoldistant
Also Present: City Planner gPat secretary
B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Lands of Trabucco, File #VAR 1-82, 27355 Sherlock Road,
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Webb referred to her staff report of April 7, 1982 noting
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March 24, 1982 and was continued for staff to
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the building heights of the proposed structure.
further review
recommended approval of this variance request with
Staff
Recommendations and Conditions of Approval as outlined in
staff report of April 7, 1982.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Bill Trabucco, owner, asked the commission to waive
Condition 41 of the staff report noting that it would be
an undue burden and that he felt it should be addressed at
the time of building permit process not the variance applica-
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Mr. Carlson stated that in grating a variance we are allowing
a structure to built, noting this area is very steep and
there may be some concerns to be looked into.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
Variance & Permit Commission Minutes - April 28, 1982
Page Two
1.
Lands of Trabucco', File #VAR 1-82 (continued)
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Commission discussed the possibility of Mr. Cotton and
to the
Mr. Trabucco arranathg a meeting review proposed
structural plans and other additional information so that
Mr. Cotton's needs would be satisfied; and that the item
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could be continued until his needs were met. Mr. Trabucco
indicated he wanted the variance approved tonight and
would not like to wait any longer.
It was passed by consensus to amend Condition #1. as
follows: "A geotechnical report for the site and the
building shall be submitted for the Town Engineer's and
Town Geologist's review prior to Building Permit being
issued".
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded
by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to recommend approval
to the City Council for the Lands of Trabucco, File #VAR 1-
82, with the Recommendations and Conditions of Approval
as amended.
2.
LANDS OF LALONDE, File #VAR 2-82, 13770 Robleda Road,
Request for reconstruction of existing garage within
side yard setback.
Ms. Webb referred to her staff report of April 9, 1982
noting that the request is for a variance to allow a
30' encroachment into the side yard setback for reconstruction
of a garage/workshop. Ms. Webb noted a condition has
been added that would not allow the structure to be over
15' in height. Staff recommended approval of the variance
with the Recommendations and Conditions of Approval as
outlined in the staff report of April 9, 1982.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Buzz Bryan, Architect, noted they had no problem with
the 15' height condition, he also noted that the structure
would be used partly for a photo lab.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded
by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to recommend approval
to the City Council for the Lands of LaLonde, VAR # 2-82,
with Recommendations and Conditions of Approval as outlined
in staff report of April 9, 1982.
The Public Hearing was opened again for the Lands of Trabucco
(applicant was present) Passed by consensus to add to
Recommendation #1 that the lot pre -dates the incorporation
of the Town.
variance & Permit Commission Minutes - April 28, 1982
Page Three
3. Lands of George, pile #VAR 3-82, 27071 DeZahara Way,
Request for a variance to install solar panels within
side yard setback.
Ms. Webb referred to her staff report of April 8, 1982
indicating this is a request for solar panels to be
placed 28' maximum into the side yard setback. Ms. Webb
noted the applicant had attempted to place the solar
panels on the roof, but this proved unsucessful. Staff
recommended approval of the variance with Recommendations
and Conditions of Approval as outlined in staff report
of April 8, 1982.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one
speaking for or against this variance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch,
seconded by Stewart and passed unanimously to recommend
approval to the City Council for Lands of George, File #
VAR 3-82, with Recommendations and Conditions of Approval
as outlined in April 8, 1982 staff report.
There being no furtheir new or old business, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie Penfold
Engineering/Planning Secretary