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Home My WebLink About12/22/1982PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills obw 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 22, 1982 Reel 103, Side II, Tract I, 450 -End; Side I, Tract II, 000-560 Chairman Kuranoff called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Stewart and Struthers Absent: Commissioners Carica and Rydell Staff: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson; Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie Penfold B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Removed B.1. (Kuranoff/Stewart) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dochnahl, seconded by Stewart and passed unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, namely: 1. Setting Public Hearings for January 12, 1983: a) Lands of Daughters of Charity, File #CUP 1-82 Item Removed: December 8, 1982 Planning Commission Minutes Commissioner Stewart asked that on page three, first Motion, the roll call be included; Commissioner Kuranoff asked that on page four, last paragraph, the elevation be changed to 412; remove "and Site Development". MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of December 8, 1982, as amended. C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF: December 15, 1982 - Commissioner Struthers reported the City Council approved the annual review for Fremont Hills Country Club and a report was given by the Pathway Committee. December 22, 1982 - Mr. Carlson reported two offers had been received by the City Council for Lot #1 and #15, Matadero Creek Subdivision. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 1982 PAGE TWO D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Roth, File #SA 2-82, 13373 La Cresta Drive, Request for approval of Site Approval. Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report of December 16, 1982, indicating this request is for a site approval at 13373 La Cresta Drive; noting a previous site approval was granted to Mr. Wolfe in October 1972, and has now expired. Mr. Carlson indicated Mr. Cotton has reviewed the geotechnical report and his recommendations are part of the Conditions of Approval. Staff recommended approval of the site approval with conditions as outlined in the December 16, 1982 staff report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Roth, 414 Lakeview Drive, Redwood City, asked commission for relief on the conditional fees. The Public Hearing was then closed, commission began review of the Conditions of Approval. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council for the Site Approval, Lands of Roth, File #SA 2-82, subject to the conditions of approval as outlined in December 16, 1982 staff report. 2. Lands of McCandless, File #SA 3-82, 26777 Almaden Court, Request for approval of Site Approval. Mr. Carlson referred to staff report of December 16, 1982, indicating this Site Approval involves two lots on Almaden Court; with the residence to be constructed on Lot #2, and septic field on Lot #1, this arrangement was made previously during subdivision stage, since Lot #2 can not hold a resi- dence and septic field due to ground water problems. Staff recommends approval of the Site Approval with conditions,as outlined in December 16, 1982 staff report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. McCandless, Martil Way, Milpitas, asked commission for relief on conditional fees, indicating only one lot will be built upon. The Public Hearing was then closed, commission began review of the Conditions of Approval. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 1982 PAGE THREE D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 2. Lands of McCandless, (continued) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIEn: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and carried by the following roll. call vote, to add Condition I.B. as follows: The two lots APN's 182-20-037 and 182-20-038 will be considered as a single lot with respect to ordinance provisions governing secondary dwellings. (No kitchen facilities will be allowed). ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Dochnahl, Ruranoff, Lachenbruch & Struthers NOES: Commissioner Stewart MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to amend Condition 4. FEES: a) Storm Drainage, 1 Lot @ $200.00/lot; b) Road in -lieu, 254.53 feet @ $3.50/foot = $890.96; c) Path in -lieu Fee, 1 Lot @ $300.00/10t; and d) Parks & Recreation in -lieu $37,142 assessment = $357.55. TOTAL FEES: $1,748.41. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Ruranoff and passed unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council for the Site Approval, Lands of McCandless, File #SA 3-82, subject to the Conditions of Approval (as amended). E. STUDY SESSION: 1. Daughters of Charity, File #CUP 1-82, 26000 Altamont Road, Request to amend Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of two additional buildings on site. Ms. Webb referred to her staff report of December 17, 1982, noting because of the complexity of this application staff decided to have an informal study session prior to a public hearing on this subject, with a main objective to explore areas of concern. Ms. Webb gave a background review of the property and its use, referring to Conditional Use Permits already in existence for the property. Ms. Webb further noted a parcel map will be filed to eliminate previously established lot line which splits the 45+ acre site. Mr. Jerry DeYoung, Mr. Leo Ruth, Ruth & Going, gave a pre- sentation of the existing and proposed development; discussion of views from off site; type of buildings; uses of property; drainage; and fault location. Commission asked for further information regarding the status of the orphanage;impact of the proposed use on the community; MDA Calculations; lot statistics; traffic and population statistics on site; visibility off site; geologic hazards and landscaping. A Public Hearing was set for January 12, 1983, for the Lands of Daughters of Charity. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 22, 1982 PAGE FOUR F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Status Report on Subcommittees: a) Antennas, aerial towers, satellite saucers and lighting - Commissioner Ruranoff indicated he has looked into lighting, and asked staff to investigate light meters; and that he has looked into saucers, but not ready to give a report at this time. b) Patios at grade, ornamental garden structures and fences - Commissioner Lachenbruch noted he has prepared a report on patios at grade, and would like to have this item on a future agenda; and is working on ornamental garden structures and fences. c) Solar racks and panels - Commissioner Struthers indicated she has received some infor- mation from a contractor regarding surrounding cities require- ments for solar installation and setbacks. d) Driveways & Recreational vehicles - Commissioner Stewart indicated he at this time does not have a report to give, but is working on these items. G. NEW BUSINESS: H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary