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Home My WebLink About05/12/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Pltos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, Mav 12, 1982 Reel 98, Side II, Tract I, 000 -End; Side II, Tract II 000- 150 Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Ruranoff, Lachenbruch, Stewart and Rydell Absent: Commissioner Carico Also Present: City AssistantnPlannernner John Pat Webb; Secretary Carlson; SecretaryLeslie Penfold B. CONSENT CALENDAR: ` Item removed - B.I. (Lachenbruch) `r Commissioner Lachenbruch requested that on page 3, first Motion, the following be added after $1,000 Landscape Bond: "as a guarantee for planting of all trees shown on the Landscape Plan dated March 13, 1982." B.2. There were no items to be set for public hearing on May 26, 1982. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. Commissioner Ruranoff abstained from approval of minutes. C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5, 1982: Commissioner Dochnahl and staff reported that City Council referred the Matadero Creek Subdivision to the commission for review of Development Area values along with building site circles and maximum building heights; they also referred back to commission the Lands of Eshner for review of street name, determination of path location and findings to support the conditional exception for the street improvements. Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, 1982 Page Two D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Matadero Creek Subdivision, Tract 7187, Page Mill Road at Alexis Drive. Continued from field trip of May 10, 1982, for consideration of Amendment to Site Development Criteria. Mr. Carlson reported that at the April 28, 1982 meeting the commission set a public hearing (field trip) on May 10, 1982 at Matadero Creek site, unfortunately the public hearing could not be held due to lack of quorum, the meeting was continued to this evening for discussion of: 1) Development Area values - referred to Planning Commission from City Council for review; 2) Building Site Circles; and 3) Maximum Building Heights. Staff presented staff reports dated April 26, 1982 and supplemental report dated May 12, 1982, noting a table has been prepared (Exhibit #3) showing: 1) Maximum Allowable Development Area; 2) Approved Maximum Development Area; and 3) Proposed Maximum Development Area, along with this report,staff prepared a plan entitled, "Proposed Building Site Circle and Maximum Building Height Changes" to show the new proposals. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Jim Viso, 2196 Diane Drive, Santa Clara, noted to commission he has a deposit with the Town for purchase of Lot 12, asking commission if the site circle could be located in an area so that it will not encroach into the 30' setback; indicating this request would permit him to build the type of residence he is proposing. He further indicated the new MDA number is satisfactory to him if the circle were moved to flatter area. Commission indicated to public that the 160' circle has been placed carefully on this subdivision so that structures and development of the lots will blend harmoniously with the countryside. Commissioner Lachenbruch reviewed the three functions the circle presently serves as per the code, i.e., lot configuration, building site and development area and indicated there could be some latitude in placing the residence within the 160' diameter circle. If a portion of the residence was allowed to be placed outside the circle, approval should be based on the design not conflicting with the principles set forth in the C.C.&R.'s. Mr. Bill Kritzer, 13855 Country Way, noted on lots 19 and 20 the site circle has been moved which has increased the height limitation and requested commission to have additional screening on the east of the property also. The Public Hearing was then closed. 7 Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, 1982 Page Three MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to recommend to City Council that the Maximum Development Area, Building Site Circles and Maximum Building Height be amended in the C.C.&R.'s and Condi- tions of Approval as proposed in staff reports dated April 16, 1982 and supplemental report dated May 12, 1982. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to recommend to City Council that screening requirements in the Conditions of Approval be reviewed by staff in those parcels where changes have been made to the Building Site Circle and Maximum Building Height. (i.e., Lot #20, in addition to screening on the north side; screening shall be required on the east.) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to add the following wording to Condition 7.C. of the Conditions of Approval as follows: Unless the applicant can show to the satisfaction of the Town and Architectural Review Committee that the principles set forth in the C.C.&R.'s will be better served by departure from this rule. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to recommend to City Council that changes be made to amend Final Map, to revise driveway locations on Lot 10 to the north and on Lot 7 to Matadero Creek Lane (upperside) as per the City Engineer. E. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Eshner, File #TM 10-81, Westwind Development, Inc., 26410 Altamont Road, City Council referral to Planning Commission for further consideration. Mr. Carlson reported the City Council referred this item back to Planning Commission for review of: 1) Street Name; 2) Deter- mination of Path location; and 3) Findings to support granting Conditional Exception for non-standard street improvements. 1. Street Name - Mr. Carlson reported it has been indicated by the applicant that he wished to have another name for the private road; the applicant suggested Versailles (continuation from Horton Property). Mr. Woolworth read over the letter from Mrs. Goldsmith regarding the street name and suggested that Mrs. Goldsmith respond to using "Silent Hills Ranch Road" or Rose Hill Lane" as alternatives to Elizabeth Court. It was passed by consensus to have Chairman Rydell write a letter to Mrs. Goldsmith regarding the suggestions made for alternatives. 2. Pathways - Commission and staff discussed in detail the path locations, especially the peripheral path along the sub- division, noting in areas the path would impose on the privacy of residents in the area. The possibility of path connecting %r Julietta Lane to the proposed cul-de-sac was also discussed. Mr. Woolworth indicated he was not in favor of a pathway through the subdivision. Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, 1982 Page Four E. OLD BUSINESS: Lands of Eshner, (continued) `, Mrs. Stevenson, Chairman Pathway Committee, asked commission to grant approval for the pathways as proposed, stating they tie in with the General Path Plan. Mrs. Stutz, Pathway Committee, indicated to commission that property owners on Julietta Lane have planted and placed sprinklers into area where path would be located, and at this time there is no useable path along Julietta. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Dochnahl and failed by the following roll call vote to eliminate peripheral path indicated in staff report as path connection A -B -D. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Dochnahl & Stewart Noes: Commissioners Kuranoff, Lachenbruch & Rydell MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Dochnahl and passed to retain path connection as indicated in staff report as path A -B. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Kuranoff, Lachenbruch & Rydell Noes: Commissioners Dochnahl & Stewart The exact location of the path will be designated by the City Engineer. ' MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Stewart and passed to delete path connection as indicated in staff report as A -D. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranoff & Stewart Noes: Commissioners Lachenbruch & Rydell 3. Non -Standard Street Improvements - Mr. Carlson recommended standard street improvements due to the increase in asphalt and grading with non-standard improvements. After Planning Commission reduced street to 10' with 2' curbs, thereby minimizing asphalt in Mr. Carlsons opinion, it is a reasonable reduction, however, he still feels grading with split level is more than with standard improvements. The City Council has asked that the commission provide findings for the conditional exception for non-standard street improvements. Mr. Dick Edwards, HMR Engineering, referred to Code Section 9-4.704 (a) Split Level, One Way Streets, asking commission to grant approval as proposed by the Subdivider, indicating this particular section of the code refers to this request. Mr. Woolworth, subdivider, noted he chose a split level road mainly for aesthetic reasons. Commission discussed Section 9-4.704 (a) noting there would be no need for a conditional exception according to this section of the Municipal Code. Planning Commission Minutes - May 12, 1982 Pace Five E. OLD BUSINESS: Lands of Eshner, (continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Stewart and carried to remove Condition 9.A. based upon Section 9-4.704 (a) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Rydell & Stewart Noes: Commissioner Dochnahl MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously that the pavement at the intersections of Altamont Road and the private road and the Horton access and the private road be minimized consistent with good traffic safety practices as determined by the Town Engineer. 2. Ordinance amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" by adding subsection (j) to Section 9-5.702 of Article 7 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code. Commissioner Stewart reported he was not prepared to give his report on this item and will return to May 26, 1982 meeting. 3. General Plan Amendment, Part II, Chapter 3, entitled "Circulation" Staff reported this item will be presented at the May 26, 1982 f meeting. 1� F. NEW BUSINESS: G. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted,' Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary owl