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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 8, 1982 Reel 100, Side I, Tract I, 600-800; Side II, Tract I 000 -End; Side I, Tract II 000-400 Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at b:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE': Present: Commissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Rydell and Struthers Absent: Commissioner Stewart Also Present: Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie Penfold Commissioners Carico and Kuranoff arrived 6:40 p.m. R. CONSENT CALFNDPR.: �r MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved. by Lachenbruch, seconded by I Dochnahl and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, 1 namely: r 1. Approval of Minutes: July 28, 1982 - variance & Permit and Planning Commission August 25, 1982 - Variance & Permit I 2. Setting Public Hearings for September 22, 1982: no items to be se+ 3. Confirmation of items set for Public Hearing for September 8,1982 C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF: 1. August 18, 1982 - Commissioner Carico (not present to give report) 2. September 1, 1982 - Commissioner Lachenbruch reported on the variance application for the Lands of Hasenpflug D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: It was passed by consensus to take items 3 and 4 out of order as placed on the Agenda. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Two D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Roth, File #SA 2-82, 13373 La Cresta Drive, Request for recommendation of approval for Site Approval. Ms. Webb reported this item has been requested to be continued by the Town Geologist until a geotechnical report is provided for his review. Ms. Webb indicated another item regarding this application is the renewal for Site Approval, since this item is being continued the expiration date for the original Site Approval is near expiration, Ms. Webb asked commission to recom- mend approval to the City Council of the time extension to October 25, 1982. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Voved by Dochnahl, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of Roth, File #SA 2-82, until satisfactory information is supplied to the Town Geologist. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council that a time extension be granted for the Lands of Wolff (Roth), File #SA 86-72 until October 25, 1982. 2. Lands of McCandless, File #SA 3-82, Lots 1 & 2, Tract 4392, Almaden Court, Request for recommendation of approval for Site Approval. Ms. Webb indicated it has been requested by the Town Geologist that this item be continued until a geotechnical report is prepared for the property and several items that need further investigation, to be reviewed by the Town Geologist. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED; Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of McCandless, File #SP. 3-82, until satisfactory information is reviewed by the Town Geologist. 3. Ordinance No. Walls and Fences, amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" of the Los Altos Hills municipal Code by amending the Title of Section 9-5.583 and by amendinq Subsection (b) thereof. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to recommend approval of the Walls and Fence Ordinance to the City Council. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Three D. PUBLIC HEAPINGS: (continued) 4. Lands of Sahni, 27811 Saddle Court, Site Development Referral. Ms. Webb reported that this item had been referred to the full Planning Commission from Silte Development because of the extent of gradina and visibility, Ms. Webb made minor changes to the staff report of August 18, 1982. Ms. Webb further indicated the Site Plan shows grading for driveway and parking pad within ten feet of the property line and applicant should correct plans. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Mike Rockhold, Architect, noted this piece of property is the lowest in this area, and they are asking for 3' of fill to bring the pad up. Mr. Alan Huntzinqer, Engineer, referenced Ordinance #268 regard- ing measurement of height, indicating Lot 17 previously had fill placed on the lot. Commission discussed with staff and applicant the necessity of finding out where the natural grade is exactly and felt a decision could not be made until this application was looked at more carefully. MOTION SECONDED AVID CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of Sahni for review and report on natural grade and that the plans be amended to show paving ten feet back from property line for conformance with ordinance. 5. Consideration of certain changes and amendments to the Subarea Plan Element for the Chaparral Way Area of the Los Altos Hills General Plan and to consider a recommendation to the City Council concerning the proposed negative declaration. Ms. Webb reviewed a memo prepared by John Carlson to the City Manager, dated September 7, 1982, indicating the applicant needs to substantiate reasons for amendment for staff to conduct an initial environmental study for determination of a full EIR, Negative Declaration or focused EIR would be required. Ms. Webb indicated the City Attorney has advised that the Planning Commission not proceed until there is documentation and suggested she review theproposed amendments with the consulting engineer. Mr. Tim Sandis, Engineer, stated he was very disappointed with Mr. Carlson's recommendations and staff reports, and asked the commission to please get this application moving through the correct channels. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Four l D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) �r Commission discussed the reasons the Subarea Plan was initially established, the proposed development and need for more infor- mation from staff, and applicant. The commission indicated they are ready to address the Subarea Plan Amendment and Site Develop- ment Proposal and would like staff to investigate all concerns promptly. Mr. Sandie noted they would like to make their presentation of both items .all together. The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Dochnahl and passed to continue the Public Hearing on Subarea Plan Amendment until staff can conduct an Environmental Impact Study on the subject property. (Commission asked staft to act quickly on this application and contact the applicant's throughout the review) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Ruranoff., seconded by Carico to continue the Lands of Horton, Site Development Review for proposed residence, etc. F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Status of Chain Link Fence - 27600 Altamont Road Ms. Webb indicated to commission that some of the landscaping had been cut back and sight distance has been improved. Commissioner Rydell asked commission if they had a chance to go by the site and look; asking commission to please review and give their input on safety to staff before the next meeting. Rydell directed staff to let Mr. Wilson know the status. 2. Lands of Bob Owen Homes, Inc., 14220 Wild Plum Lane, Site Development Referral. Ms. Webb gave a brief background of the property, indicating the maximum development area for this property will not allow both a pool and tennis court. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Steve Douglas, Bob Owen Homes, indicated they had handed in the landscape plan as mitigating measures only, not as a total landscape plan for the entire property. Mrs. Mildred Gallo, 25720 La Lanne Ct., objected to placement of a tennis court on the property, and asked commission if Bob ` Owens would be responsible to replace the trees that were removed and if a bond would be required. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Five l F. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) v Mr. Byron Westland, Bob Owen Homes, noted the only purpose of this plan is to mitigate the trees that had been removed and indicated they would like approval to finish the grading (recontouring) before the rains start. Commission discussed the mitigating landscape plan and the types of trees that are listed thereon. Mr. Douglas, clarified the grading on the site was never' completed and that is why they are before the commission, and asked commission if they could at least get approval to begin the recontour work before the rains begin. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED:. Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of Bob Owen Homes, until a Landscape Plan is prepared by a Professional Landscape Architedt to soften the impact of structures, cut, fill and paved areas as viewed from off site vantage points. The Landscape Architect should reference the Towns Landscape Policy for guidelines, It was suggested that the tennis court, pool and note #7 be removed from the plans before the next meeting. F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Pinewood Private School, File #CUP 8014-76, 26800 Fremont Road, discussion of requested amendment to CUP. Ms. Webb referred to staff report of August 19, 1982, indicatina the applicant is requesting the use permit be expanded to K-12, and asked commission if there were any particulars the commission would like staff to look .into before the public hearing. Mr. Riches, Pinewood School, informed the commission that starting this year the grades will be 7-10, and would like next year 7-11 and so on, the number of students will be around 200; traffic will be a little heavier, and there is adequate room for student parking on campus. Mrs. Anderson, 26810 Ortega Drive, spoke in favor of the request and indicated they have had no complaints regarding the school. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to set a Public Hearing for the Lands of Pinewood Private School for October 13, 1982. Staff was directed to look into traffic and parking at the `. school. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Six F. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) 2. Lands of Schwarz, File #TM 9-81, Moon Lane. Ms. Webb indicated to the commission they should set a field trip for the Lands of Schwarz, and postpone accepting the Tentative Map for filing until after the field trip. It was passed by consensus to set a field trip for Sunday, September 19, or Monday the 20th. Staff will contact com- missioners for the exact time and date. Matadero Creek Landscaping Ms. Webb informed commission that it has been requested that theplanning commission make a recommendation to the City Council relating to landscaping requirements within OpenSpace Easements. Commission and staff reviewed the CC&R's and Conditions of Approval. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously that the CC&R's (Clause 3, #3); Conditions of Approval I1.F.3) be amended as follows: Formal non-native landscaping is not allowed. Plants in- stalled by the owner are restricted to small agricultural plants, native trees, grasses and bushes. The Plants must be chosen from a list approved by the Town, a landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Architectural Committee. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously that the CC&R's (Clause 3, #1); Conditions of Approval (1.F.1) be amended as follows: "Public use is allowed only along designated paths for bicycles, pedestrians, and equestrians. The type and approximate loca- tion for the paths are shown on the Tentative Map. 4. Site Development Committee - Chairman Rydell informed .commission we have been having some problems staffing the Site Development Committee Meetings; please let the secretary know when you are available for these meetings as soon as possible. 5. Planning Commission - Lack of Quorum Chairman Rydell asked commission to let the secretary know when they will be out of town and when they would be returning in advance so there is no surprize at the meeting. 6. Commissioner Carico asked that the minutes of August 25, 1982 be amended to add the following: Page three, last sentence, add "to withdraw his variance application". Commissioners Carico, Kuranoff. and Lachenbruch were in consensus to change the minutes. Planning Commission Minutes - September 8, 1982 Page Seven • F. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) bl Chairman Rydell asked commission if they knew of any meeting referred to in the Hills Association letter at the Le Baron, and to please let him know. Commission Lachenbruch indicated the need for the com- mission to look into definitions,(i.e. when does a deck become a patio at grade), and asked staff to get some of these definitions together for a meeting in October for the commissions review. There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary `w