HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/1982PLANNING NMdISSION
Tuan of Los Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Iniad
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 22, 1982
Feel 101, Tract I, Side I, 001- end
Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Town Hall Council
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Present: Chairman Rydell and Caaaissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff,
Lachenbruch, Stewart and Struthers
Absent: Nate
Staff: Assistant Planner Pat Webb and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Item removed: B.1 (Carico)
MOTION SEMMED AND CARRIED: Moved by 7arhenhruch, seconded by Carico and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
2. Setting of Public Hearings for October 13, 1982:
a) Lands of Schwarz, File 'IM #9-81, Moon Is
b) Lands of Pinewood School - annual review and amendwnt to CUP
c) Lands of Fremont Hills Country Club - annual review
d) lands of Berry Hill Farms - annual review
e) Variance and Permit - Land s of Denenberg, File VAR #7-82
3. Acceptance of Tentative Map for filing:
a) Lands of Schwarz, File 74 #9-81, Moon Lane
Iter Removed:
1. Approval of Minutes: Septenber 8, 1982
Carico asked that the following sentence be added to the second paragraph on
page seven of the 9/8/82 minutes: "Carim asked that the definition of width
of driveways also be considered by staff."
MOTION SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by lachenbruch and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of September 8, 1982 as amended.
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Planning Camnission Minutes - Septanber 22, 1982
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C. REPOTS P%M CITY MLZICIL MEETING OF SI3?TMIMBER 15, 1982
Carico reported on the September 15, 1982 City Council meeting. At that
meeting the agreements with the Little League and Westwind were discussed
and the Town's Budget for 1982-83 was adopted. In particular Carico reported
that the Council had upheld the Variance & Permit Commission's denial of the
variance request for future development area of 15,000 square feet on a sub-
standard lot, Lands of Hasenpflug, File VAR #5-82.
D. PUBLIC HFARINGS•
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1. Lands of Bob Owen Hares, Inc., 14220 Wild Plum lane, Site Development dbferral
(continued frau Septenber 8, 1982)
Assistant Planner Pat Webb presented a staff report dated 9/17/82. Included in
this report was background information on the application for grading and the
proposed landscape plan. It was the staff's recamendation that the Site Develop-
nent Permit be approved. Staff suggested, however, that screening might be added
to the east side of the property and the graded bank in the rear of the property
might be planted for erosion control.
Planning Cacmissioners discussed various aspects of the issue before then, namely,
vegetation, screening of east side of property, drainage in connection with land-
scaping and vertical screening of garage area.
Steve Douglas, representative of Bob Owen Hares, camented that it was their inten-
tion to landscape the property before the final inspection. Regarding the screening
on the east side of the property, Mr. Douglas noted that this area was not as
visible as others and presently they were addressing the most visible parts of the
property.
MOTION SDCD= AMID CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the Site Development Permit for 14220
Wild Plum Lane, Bob Owen Hanes.
AYES: Chairman Rydell and Cacmissioners Carico, lochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch
and Struthers
NOES: Commissioner Stewart
Camiissioners also discussed the matter of illegal grading which had been done on
this property. It was noted that although corrections had been made and a site
development permit had now been approved, nevertheless, there had been a violation
of the Town's code and several irreplaceable trees had been lost. The Commissioners
strongly supported the recc mandation to request the Council to pursue all legal
limits regarding infractions of the Town's code, particularly concerning illegal
grading.
MOTION SEWMIDED AMID CAF=: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Carico and passed unani-
mously to recamiend that the City Council pursue the full enforceeent of ordinances
when they have been violated, particularly Section 9-3.802(d) "Violations and
Penalties'.
Planning Commission Minutes - September 22, 1982
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E. OED BUSINESS (continued):
2. Lands of Sahni, 27811 Saddle Court, Site Development Referral (continued
from September 8, 1982)
Assistant Planner Pat Webb presented a staff report dated 9/17/82 and an addendum
to the report dated 9/21/82 which presented an evaluation of the proposed building
height.
Commissioners discussed the proposed site development with particular emphasis
on the issues of landscaping, driveways, parking areas and height of the chimney.
Kuranoff stated that after studying all the proposed plans, he was of the opinion
that the height of the chimney should remain as proposed on the plans.
Al Huntzinaer, applicant's engineer, addressed the Commission explaining their
attempt to onntour the land to make it as natural as possible. Mr. Huntzinger
also discussed the height of the chimney and the proposed plans for terracing
the property.
Mol`ION SECONDED Am CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the Site Development Permit for Lands of
Sahni, 27811 Saddle Court, subject to the following conditions: 1) Pavement within
10' of property lire on west side of property has been removed, but there is still
evidence of grading. There is to be no grading within 10' of property line as per
Municipal Code Section 9-3.406. 2) Height of chimney exceeds 30' and must be reduced.
As per ordinance #268 buildirg height is measured from "natrual ground level which
existed prior to grading for any structure. . ." As was noted in the previous staff
report there is evidence that this lot was graded prior to this site development
permit. Staff feels that this structure should be evaluated frau the existing grade.
AYES: chairman Rydell and Caimissioners Carico, Dochnnahl, Iachenbbruch, Stewart
and Struthers
NOES: CfoRmissioner Kuranoff
3. Status of Chain Link Fence at 27600 Altamont Road
Ccrmissioners discussed the safety problems involved with the chain link fence
at 27600 Altamont. It was noted that part of the fence was the Town's responsibility;
however, until the fence ordinance was in effect, the options for action were
limited unless a safety hazard were involved.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: In view of the fact that there was a definite traffic safety
problem, a professional opinion world be obtained frau a traffic safety engineer,
with reference to the fact that the Tom may have the option of moving the fence.
4. Proposed anenrhnent to Title 9, Chapter 3, Site Development, Article 5, Driveways,
of the Municipal Code.
Assistant planner Pat Webb referred to her staff ammo dated 9/16/82 and noted that
the Commissioners had before them a proposed ordinance to mitigate hazards due to
slippery surfaces at points where driveways and pathways intersected.
Planning Cammission Minutes - SepteTber 22, 1982
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E. OTD BUSINESS: Item 4 'Driveways' (continued):
`. Fran Stevenson Chairman/Pathways ttee, commented that she had spoken with
several paving contractors who informed her that coal tar derivatives should not
be used in the Hills especially when they were not used properly. Mrs. Stevenson
had sent letters to twenty-six area contractors cahcerning this danger.
MOMON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Struthers and passed
unanimwsly to amend Section 9-3.501(f) to read as follows: "Where a driveway
crosses or is coincident with an existing or proposed public right of way or
dedicated pathway easement, the driveway shall be designed so as to minimize the
hazards to the users of such paths or trails."
M=ON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Carico and passed
unanimously to add Section 9-3.502(1) 'Construction' as follows: "Where driveways
intersect with paths or trails as referred to in Section 9-3.501(£) of the Municipal
Cede, all surfaces of said sections of the driveway shall be constructed, maintained,
and repaired in such a condition as to ndnimize the danger to users of slipping,
in order to mitigate the potential for serious accidents."
5. Public Hearing set for 10/13/82 on Pinewood School
Stewart commented that the stop sign at the Pinewood School intersection had been
missing for some time and he requested that the stop sign be added to the checklist
for the annual review of the Conditional Use Permit for Pinewood School.
( F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Matadero Creek Subdivision - CC&Rs
The Planning Commission had before tem a report from the Response Committee
which included several changes to the CC&Rs for the Matadero Creek Subdivision.
The Response Committee had met with Fox & Carskadou maltors and was recommending
the Cocmission's approval of the changes before them.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To make the following changes in the CC&Rs for the Matadero
Creek Subdivision, Tract 7187:
CLAUSE 1. Substitute: "No use shall be made of any lot or plot except in
connection with its use and improvement as the site and grounds of
a private residence."
CLAUSE 2: Substitute: "Easements for installation and maintenance of utilities
and drainage facilities are reserved as shown on the recorded plat.
No buildings shall be placed upon such easements or interference made
with the free use of the same for the purposes intended."
CLAUSE 3: Substitute: "Open Space easements, as indicated upon the recorded
map, belong to the owner of the property, but are to be reserved for
the preservation of the lard and private law recreational use. The
following are regulations for the allowed uses within these easements:
planning Commission Minutes - Septmber 22, 1982
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F. NEW BUSIIgS.S: 1. CC&Rs - Matadero Creek (continued):
1. The public is allowed only along............
2. Substitute: "The owner may use easements for gardening, and
for informal picnic and informal play areas."
Substitute: "Conservation easements, as indicated upon the recorded
map, belong to the owner of the property, but are to be reserved for
the preservation of the land and private law recreational use. The
following are regulations for the allowed uses within these easements:
1. The public is allowed only along............
2. Substitute: "Private law recreational use is allowed, but permanent
structures such as swings are not alloyed."
CLAUSE 4:
Delete last sentence.
CLAUSE 5:
substitute: "landscape easanents, as indicated on the recorded map,
are intended to provide a transitional extension of natural vegetation
from the open space and conservation easenent without obstructing vistas."
CLAUSE 11:
Delete last sentence.
CLAUSE 12:
Substitute: "No noxious or offensive activity including any noXious
ner
sources of sand, light, or odor, shall be permitted upon any lot,
shall anything be done thereon which may be or may became an annoyance
or nuisance to the neighborhood. No lot or building thereon in this
subdivision shall be used for the keeping or breeding of animals for
camiercial purposes. A reasonable and usual mmiber of household pets
and horses may be kept for the pleasure of the occupants of the premises,
but the same shall not be kept in numbers or under conditions objection-
able to other residences in the subdivision. No lot owner shall have
more than two horses per net acre, not to exceed four horses per lot.
The keeping of other animals or fowl shall not be allowed unless a
permit therefor has first been obtained from the Architectural Ccardttee
provided for herein. Such permits may be revoked by the committee at
any time. All outbuildings used in connection with the keeping of
animals shall be located on the rear of the respective lots and shall be
adequately screened from any street. All questions of reasonableness or
whether a nuisance does nor does not exist in connection with the
provisions of the clause shall be decided by the Architectural Cannittee.
The decision of the camnittee shall be binding upon each and every lot
owner in the subdivision."
CLAUSE 16:
Substitute: "CARE OF PRDP=IES: All vacant lots in this subdivision
shall at all tines be kept free of rubbish and litter, and weeds and
grass shall be disked or kept well moan. The yards and ground in
connection with all improved properties shall at all times be kept in
a neat and sightly condition and shall be cultivated and planted to an
extent sufficient to maintain an appearance in keeping with that of
typical inproved properties in the subdivision."
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Planning Camdssion Minutes - September 22, 1982
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F. NEW BUSINESS; 1. CC&Rs - Matadero Creek (continued):
CLAUSE 17: A ended by the following roll call vote to change the second sentence
of (b) to read as follows: "When all lots within the tract have been
built out, the City Council shall relingaish the right to appoint the
Architectural Cmtml Committee by an appropriate statement recorded
in the Office of the County Recorder of Santa Clara County."
AYES: Chairman Rydell and Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranof£,
Lachenbruch and Stewart
NOES: Commissioner Carico
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Struthers
Commissioner Carico requested the following statement be placed in the record:
"I object to Clause 17 regarding the Architectural Committee as it is structured."
CLAUSE 19: emend the second sentence of (a) to read as follows: "Pursuant to the
standards for Site Development within the 'town, the following informa-
tion must be included with the application."
CLAUSE 22: Delete the second sentence of number 3.
CLAUSE 23: Delete the last sentence of number 3 and substitute the following:
"No exterior roof surface shall be colored withanycolor orrmaterial
un rcof
which is highly reflective of light and s, and
coloring and material on any proposed building to be constructed on any
lot or plot in the subdivision shall be approved by the Architectural
Committee. Solar collectors shall be permitted, but shall be subject
approval as to esthetic effect and location."
to Architectural
Committee
CLAUSE 24: Amend the clause
to show the corrected figures, as follow:
Lot #
Maximum Development Area (sq. ft.)
1
11,320
2
11,760
3
11,920
4
12,240
5
8,360
6
8,820
7
9,340
8
8,280
9
9,220
10
9,500
11
7,580
12
9,920
13
10,140
14
9,860
15
12,360
16
12,980
17
13,900
18
13,400
19
12,720
20
7,900
Planning Camdssiam Mutates - September 22, 1982
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F. NEW BUSINESS: 1. OCRs - Matadero Creek (continued):
PASSED By CONSENSUS: To recammend charging Matadero Creek Lane and Matadero
Creek Court from private to public.
The Commission also discussed the Response Committee's suggestion that a stop
sign be placed on Page Mill Road at the intersection to the subdivision.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SBaW: Moved by Carico that a traffic study
be made regarding this intersection.
M(71'ION SEOONDED AND CASIR : Moved by Struthers, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to not recommend the installation of a stop sign
on Page Mill Road at the entrance to the Matadero Creek Subdivision, however, to
recamenl that the design and markings at the intersection be reviewed and revised
to eliminate any existing traffic hazards.
AYES: Chairman Rydell and Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch,
Stewart and Struthers
NOES: Commissioner Carico
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk