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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road. Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, July 14, 1982 Reel 99, Side I, Tract I, 100 -End; Side II, Tract I, 000-300 Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Rydell, Stewart and Struthers Absent: None Also Present: Plannerity 9Pate Webb; Secretaryr/Planner John ALeslieCarlson; Assistant Penfold Chairman Rydell welcomed Commissioner Struthers to the Planning Commission. L B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Stewart and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, namely: 1.Approval of Minutes for May 26, 1982 and June 23, 1982 2. Setting of Public Hearings for July 28, 1982: a. Lands of Hasenpflug, File #VAR 5-82 C^QRT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF: l.June 2, 1982 - Commissioner Lachenbruch reported the City Council actions of Matadero Creek Maximum Development of ALands rea as proposed by Planning Commission and approval of Eshner with split level road. 2. June 9, 1982 - Ms. Webb reported on Council actions regarding Matadero Creek terms and conditions. 3. June 16, 1982 - Ms. Webb reported the City Council appointed Mrs. Struthers to the commission; Lot #12 of Matadero Creek was sold to Mr. Viso; and gave a brief review of Mr. Lamberts proposal for land use change at Berry Hill Farms. 4. July 7, 1982 - Commissioner Carico reported Lot #9 of Matadero Creek was sold; gave a brief review of the Pathway Committee's report to the City Council regarding pathways in Town. N, kw Planning Commission Minutes - July 14, 1982 Page Two 1. Lands of Mager, File #SA 1-82, 13201 Rhoda Drive, Request for recommendation of Site Approval. Mr. Carlson reviewed his staff report of July 9, 1982, noting an item of concern with this property is the potential unstable slopes (referred to letter from William Cotton, Town, Geologist, dated April 13, 1982), recommending the applicant retain the services of a geologist and soils engineer to conduct a detailed investigation of the subject property. As specified in the Conditions of Approval, Mr. Carlson recommended that the land over 308 slope not be allowed to have structures or grading within these areas to minimize these potential hazards. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Lagorio, Attorney, representing Mr. & Mrs. Mager, indicated they agreed with the conditions of approval except Condition 3.A. and asked commission to reconsider approval of this particular condition until an investigation was completed by a Soils En- gineer. Mr. Paul Nowack, Engineer, representing Mr. & Mrs. Mager, asked that commission require the applicant to submit an erosion control plan prepared by a Soils Engineer for review by the Town Engineer and Geologist rather than conditions as specified in Condition 3.A. Mr. Nowack indicated the lot number will be corrected on the Site Approval Map. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commission discussed with staff the applicant's request to submit a soils erosion plan instead of Condition 3.A. of the Conditions If Approval. Staff recommends commission approve Condition 3.A. as written in the conditions of approval. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Carico and passed by the following roll call vote to Amend Con- dition 3.A. of the Conditions of Approval as follows: "No structures or grading for structures shall be allowed on the lot until such time a plan is submitted to City Engineer pertaining to erosion and potential instability of slopes; to be approved by the Site Development Committee and Town Geologist. AYES: Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch NOES: Rydell, Stewart, Struthers ABSENT: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Lachenbruch and passed by the amend approval of the Lands Drive. Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Rydell, Struthers Stewart None Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by following roll call vote to rec- of Mager, File #SA 1-82, 13201 Rhoda AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Planning Commission Minutes - July 14, 1982 Page Three F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Status of Chain Link Fence at 27600 Altamont Road Ms. Webb reviewed staff reports of June 4, 1982 and July 8, 1982 regarding status of the subject fence, referring to Municipal Code Section pertaining to authority to correct obstructions created by walls and fences, which had been previously superseded by the new wall and fence ordinance adopted last year at this time. Commission and staff discussed what actions could now be taken to remedy the problem of this obstruction caused by the fence. Commission passed by consensus to amend Municipal Code Section 9-5.503 (b) as follows: "Walls and Fences shall not exceed a maximum height of three feet (3') in an area bounded by the center line of intersecting roads or easements for vehicular access, public or private, and a straight line joining points on such center lines eighty feet (801) distance from their intersection. The purpose of this requirement is to provide an unobstructed view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roads. The Environmental Planning Commission may prescribe greater restrictions that the heights or distances set forth in this subsection where unusual conditions make such additional . restrictions desirable in the interests of the public safety It was passed by consensus to have staff prepare an amended ordinance with revisions as discussed, and have staff prepare a letter to the property owners at 27600 Altamont Road regarding actions and discussions taken by the Planning Commission. 2. Driveway surfaces at points of intersection with equestrian trails, (i.e. Woodside Ordinance) Ms. Webb gave a brief review of staff report dated June 4, 1982, regarding existing problem with horses slipping on newly surfaced driveways that intersect with equestrian trails, indicating the City of Woodside has adopted an ordinance that maintains all newly surfaced driveways so certain materials are used to surface and maintain driveways so not to create a slippery surface. Mrs. Mary Jackson, Pathway Committee, asked commission to adopt an ordinance like the one in 1,7oodside as soon as possible, due to the seriousness of this problem. commission and staff discussed how this ordinance would be enforced, and the possibility of the pathway committee notifying residents in Town who have paths that cross their driveways to inform them of this hazard. Commission also discussed briefly costs and materials involved. It was passed by consensus to have staff prepare an ordinance regarding this subject and to supply commission with information on cost of materials, what type of substance should be used, etc. Planning Commission Minutes - July 19, 1982 Page Four G. NEW BUSINESS: `, 1. Lands of Horton, Altamont Road, Preliminary Site Develop- ment Review for proposed residence, swimming pool, nnis court and barn. Ms. Webb gave a review of. the Horton Property covering the background of the Site Approval, Tentative Map and previous building permit applications, indicating the Horton's are now requesting to build a residence, pool, etc. on the full property, indicating the proposed development area would be 52,000 sq.ft., Ms. Webb further noted the proposed development meets all re- quirements of the zoning permit application, including building height, building envelop, development area and fencing. Mr. Carlson reviewed his staff report of July 12, 1982 which was a supplemental staff report to the June 18 staff report by Pat Webb; pertaining to grading, drainage and landscaping. The staff report detailed items of concern of grading relating to the tennis court, and the Swale in the western portion of the lot. Referring to drainage, Mr. Carlson indicated the surface runoff must be extended via pipes to Chaparral Way and then down Chapar- ral to Adobe Creek. Mr. Carlson indicated items mentioned in staff report are requirements in the Subarea Plan Element for the Chaparral Way Area, part of the Los Altos Hills General Plan adopted by the City Council on September 19, 1979, Mr. Carlson indicated to commission that this proposal is so large and includes ` all the Horton property it would be a considerable task to handle 1' in one evening, and would like to present this information to commission this evening for basic comments and questions. The meeting was then opened to the public for comments and questions. Mr. David Proft, 26271 Moody Road, asked commission to carefully consider the proposed site development and referred to his letter addressed to the Town, dated June 23, 1982, indicating the pro- posed development of the Horton property does of comply ft exp expressed with the Subarea Plan Element of the General Plan . great concern over the drainage of the proposed development, noting at present time the culvert from Poole property, down swale westerly and to Tanglewood is at full capacity and would be ex- ceeded in heavy rains, further asking commission to carefully look into drainage and erosion, noting the land is very sensitive and subject to mudslides and erosion. Mr. Tim Sandis, Engineer, indicated to commission they would actually be decreasing not increasing surface runoff flow, and are asking for an exception to the Subarea Plan Element. Mr. Don Boos, Landscape Architect, gave an overview of the plans and other documents presented to the commission, giving detail of the tennis court profiles, landscaping, fencing and `, drainage plans. Planning Commission Minutes - July 14, 1982 Page Five C. NEW BUSINESS, LANDS OF HORTON (continued) Mr. Tim Sandis, noted the majority of comments in the staff report and Mr. Proft's letter deal with placement, cut and fill of the tennis court, indicating the location proposed is the most preferable. Mr. Sandis asked commission why it is neces- sary for Horton's to build a sewer; would septic be objectionable? Commissioners discussed with staff maximum development of the total property, possible further subdivision, drainage as part of the proposed development, drainage included with the Eshner land development to Altamont Road, and the need for sewers in this area as opposed to septic. Mrs. Nancy Horton, applicant, indicated to commission they have no intention of further subdividing this property. Commissioners asked that before the next presentation of this proposed development that the applicant's engineer supply com- ments on the feasibility of drainage being included with drain- age to Altamont Road. Mr. Sandis indicated to commission he would have this information available for their review. It was passed by consensus to have this item return to the July 28, 1982 meeting for further consideration. 2. Lands of Cooper, Lot #10, Tract #7187, Matadero Creek Sub- ` division. Request an amendment to the Conditions of Approval. Ms. Webb referred to her staff report of July 9, 1982, indicating the commission would need to amend the conditions of approval for the subject lot, if they granted approval for more than 7,600 sq.ft. of development area as proposed; with regard to the Building Height, Ms. Webb indicated it would be necessary to proceed with a variance if the commission wished to consider amending the building height limitation. Commission, staff and applicant discussed in detail the appli- cability of the proposed development on the subject lot. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to Deny Without Prejudice the Lands of Cooper, Lot #10, Tract #7187, Matadero Creek Subdivision. 3. Appointment of Chairman and Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission. The following motions were passed to elect Chairman and Vice - Chairman for 1982/83 for the Planning Commission. It was moved by Stewart, seconded by Dochnahl that a white ballot be cast for the nomination of Rydell as Chairman. Rydell was declared Chairman for 1982/83. ` It was moved by Carico, seconded by Lachenbruch that a white ballot �r be cast of the nomination of Kuranoff as Vice -Chairman. Kuranoff was declared Vice -Chairman for 1982/83. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold