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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 8, 1982 Reel 103, Side I, Tract I, 000 -End; Side IT, Tract I 000-450 Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Chairman Rydell and Commissioners Carico, Dcchnahl, Kuranoff, Stewart and Struthers Absent: Commissioner Lachenbruch Also Present: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson; Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie Penfold B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, namely: 1. Minutes of November 10, 1982 - Variance & Permit and Planning Commission 2. Setting Public Hearings for December 22, 1962: a. Lands of McCandless, File #SA 3-82 b. Lands of Roth, File #SA 2-82 C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1. November 15, 1982 - Commissioner Stewart reported the City Council accepted an offer on Lot #18 with changes made on the MDA; and set parameters for making changes within the CC&R's for Matadero Creek. 2. December 1, 1982 - Commissioner Carico reported the City Council: 1) accepted offer for Lot #20,with changes to the MUA; 2) modified the amendment for the Subarea Plan - Chaparral Way; 3) approved the appeal for Fosters; and 4) denied the appeal for Hwang. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Fremont Hills Country Club, File #CUP 8010-76, 40, 12889 Viscaino Place, Annual Review (continued from November 10, 1982) Chairman Rydell excused himself from this hearing do to a possible conflict of interest. Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Two Ms. Webb gave a brief review of the background for the Country Club. Ms. Webb informed commission research had been done for the parking and number of membership, as outlined in her staff report of November 5, 1982. Further noting, Ms. Webb, indicated there had been no written or verbal objections to this applica- tion and recommended approval of the annual review with two (2) new conditions as outlined in the November 5, 1982 staff report. Lis. Webb noted she had been in contact with the owner of Fremont Hills earlier in the day and he indicated he was agreeable with the 2 new conditions. The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this item. Commission discussed with staff the parking facilities and the hazard of members parking on street. It was decided staff would indicate to Fremont Hills in writing, that parking is to occur in designated areas. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council of the annual review for Fremont Hills Country Club, File #CUP 8010-76, with conditions as outlined in staff report dated November 5, 1982. 2. Lands of Schwarz, File #TM 9-81, Moon Lane and Saddle Mountain Drive, Nowack & Associates - Engineer, Request for recommendation of approval of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map, 4 lots, (continued from 11/10/82) Mr. Carlson informed the commission this is a continued Public Hearing for the Negative Declaration for the Lands of Schwarz, noting since the last meeting, he, the owner and his engineer met to discuss and review plans as a result of the discussions at the November 10, 1982 meeting. mr. Carlson recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a motion recommending to the City Council that the Negative Declaration for the Lands of Schwarz be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Karl Schwarz, 2931 Alexis Drive, gave a brief background and slide presentation of the subject property. Mr. Dukes, 27783 Lupine Road, expressed concerns over drainage, sewage and the installation of the drainage pipe. Mr. Dukes also asked commission who would be liable for hillside damage? Mr. Carlson and Paul Nowack assured Mr. Dukes and commission the installation of the drainage pipe is a standard practice and the 11' cut is very common. 061 Mr. Bredo, 13820 Page Mill Road, concerned over aesthetics of the new residences and roadway. The Public Hearing was then closed. Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Three D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) ( 2. Lands of Schwarz, continued �r Commission and staff discussed the septic fields and percolation testing along with geologic concerns. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Struthers and passed by the following roll call vote to recommend approval to the City Council for the Negative Declaration with mitigating measures, (dated November 8, 1982) for the Lands of Schwarz and that it be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk. Tentative Map Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated December 2, 1982, indicating items of concern have been addressed to his satisfac- tion, (storm drain, slide, septic field and roadway locations). Staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council for the Tentative Map with the conditions of approval as outlined in staff report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Karl Schwarz, asked commission to approve the tentative map. Mr. Bredo, 13820 Page Mill Road, expressed his concern over the aesthetics of house location and roadway. Mrs. Chown, 13822 Page Mill Road, expressed concern over road name and requested a barricade be installed at Moon Lane to prohibit motorcycle and off-road vehicles. Mr. Silins, 27693 Lupine Road, indicated to commission that Lot #4 the new residence will block his view and requested that a definate location be designated. Mr. Dukes, 27783 Lupine Road, requested commission to give a statement indicating the liability of the hill slipping. Commission and staff discussed in detail the types of barricades which could be installed. Mr. Carlson indicated the applicant posts a bond and records a Subdivision Agreement with the City to insure improvements. Commission suggested that Mr. Dukes write a letter to the Town addressing his concerns and that this letter would be forwarded to the City Attorney for review. Mr. Carlson indicated Condition B.B. states the Historical Society will make a recommendation on the street name for the subdivision. kw The Public Hearing was then closed, and commission began review of the conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Four D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 2. Lands of Schwarz, continued CONDITION 1.L. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Stewart and passed unanimously to add Condition I.L. as follows: The owner shall abandon access rights, except vehicular access to Moon Lane prior to recordation of the Final Map. CONDITION 2.D. Passed by consensus to amend Condition 2.D. as follows: At the owner's expense, the Town's Soil and Geologic Consultant shall inspect all earthwork, including trenches for storm drain during construction thereof. CONDITION S.B. Passed by consensus to correct Condition S.B.; should be southeast not southwest. CONDITION 6.F. Passed by consensus to amend Condition 6.F. to include the Planning Commission. CONDITION 6.G. Passed by consensus to amend Condition 6.G, as follows: A substantial barricade (lock gate type) shall be installed similar to that on Edgerton Road at the most optimal location on Moon Lane, to prohibit thru traffic. Prior to City Council approval of Condition 6.G., the City Attorney will be requested to give his opinion. CONDITION 7.B. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Kuranoff and passed by the following roll call vote to add Condition 7.B. as follows: If private sewer system is not feasible on a single lot, sewage must be pumped to the existing sewage system in Saddle Mountain via pipe to Page Mill Road. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Kuranoff, Rydell and Struthers Noes: Commissioners Carico and Dochnahl Abstain: Commissioner Stewart CONDITION B.C. Passed by consensus to add Condition B.C. as follows: The residence, driveways and parking areas shall be designed to drain runoff from these areas to the swale west of the property. CONDITION 8.D. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Stewart and passed unanimously to add Condition B.D. as follows: ` On Lot #4, the highest point of the structure shall not exceed 410 elevation. The septic leach field may encroach in the Conservation and Site Development Easements to accomodate the location of the house. Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Five D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) kw 2. Lands of Schwarz, continued CONDITION 8.E. Passed by consensus to add Condition 8.E. as follows: The Building Setback Line as set forth in Section 9-5.504 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, for southern lot lines of Lots # 3 and 4 shall be fifty feet (50'). CONDITION 9.(a) MOTION SECONDED AND(ARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to waive Condition 9.(a) Storm Drainage Fund - $800.00. The new total fees shall be $367.78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council for the Tentative Map, Lands of Schwarz, File #TM 9-81 with Conditions of Approval as amended. E. OLD BUSINESS: 1. City Council referral for report on Amendment - Chaparral Way Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report of December 2, 1982, f noting this item is a referral from the City Council. Indicating the City Council at their meeting of December 1, 1982, modified the amendment to the Subarea Plan Element for Chaparral Way that was recommended by the Planning Commission at your October 13, 1982 meeting. The amendment adds the following verbage: "the Planning Commission may exempt" and deletes "shall be exempt". Mr. Carlson referred to the City Attorney's memo of August 11, 1982, which indicates the Planning Commission must report to the City Council on the modification to the amendment. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Sandis, Engineer, asked for clarification on the Site Develop- ment application for the Hortons', noting if the City Council approves the amendment is the Site Development Application still valid? Mr. Carlson suggested commission request an opinion from the City Attorney. Councilman Allison, recommended to the commission that if they decide to accept the amendment made by the Council, that the commission also report to the City Council that the Site Develop- ment permit previously given to the Horton's would remain in effect. Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Six E. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) 1. Subarea Element - Chaparral Way The Public Hearing was then closed. Commission discussed the amendment to the Subarea Plan. Com- missioner Stewart indicated he was not in favor of the amendment. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Dochnahl and failed by the following roll call vote to accept the amendment made to the Subarea Plan Element by the City Council at their December 1, 1982 meeting. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioner Dochnahl Noes: Commissioner Carico, Kuranoff, Rydell, Stewart and Struthers. Abstain: None Commissioners discussed making a statement regarding the Site Development previously approved for the Lands of Horton. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Struthers and passed by the following roll call vote, that the Planning Commission wording "shall exempt" is preferrable, however, "may" is the preference of the City Council; whether "shall" or "may" is used, the Site Development Approval previously given to the Horton's is still valid. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioner Carico, Kuranoff, Rydell, Stewart and Struthers. Noes: None Abstain: Commissioner Dochnahl F. uEw BUSINESS: 1.Easement Abandonment Lands of Farber, 26303 Esperanza Drive. Mr. Carlson noted the request is for an abandonment of a five foot PUE easement which runs along the western boundary of the subject property, indicating the commission is to report to the City Council on this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to recommend approval of the easement abandonment? Lands of Farber, 26303 Esperanza Drive to the City Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to extend the meeting until 12:15 a.m. 4 Planning Commission Minutes - December 8, 1982 Page Seven E. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) `, 2. Daughters of Charity Staff informed commission an application had been received to amend the Conditional Use Permit for the Daughters of Charity and a field trip has been scheduled with the applicant at the site for Saturday, December 18, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Kuranoff and passed to adjourn this item to a field trip, Saturday, December 18, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. (Committee members who wish to attend are invited.) 3. Subarea Plan Element - Chaparral Way MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Kuranoff and passed by the following roll call vote, to recommend to the City Council that the Subarea Plan Element for Chaparral Way be removed from the General Plan for Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Carico, Kuranoff, Rydell and Struthers Noes: Commissioners Dochnahl and Stewart Abstain: None G. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary