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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/1984PLANNING COMMISSION TCM OF LOS ALTOS HILLS *4V 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, Calif orn ia VL-dnesday, March 28, 1984 P�ecorder not functioning properly, no tape for this meting. Chairman Kuranoff called the meting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Ccamissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Lachenbrlach, Rydell, Stewart, Struthers, and Charimn Kuranoff Absent: None Staff: City Manager Am Hinshaw, Acting Staff Planner Nancy Maddox Lytle, Secretary Leslie Mullins U!!=l1i* &*]a k MEW M 2k low MOTION SECaIDED AM CAPRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Stewart and passed unaninlously to approve the Consent Calendar, namly: 1. Minutes of March 14, 1984 * Chairmn Kuranoff abstained from approval of Llunutes. 2. Setting Public Hearings for April 11, 1984: a) Variance & Permit Conmission: 1. Lands of Middleton, 27525 Edgerton Pjmd, File #VAR 2-84 b) Planning Comlission 1. Lands of Hansen, Elena Road, File #-H4 6-82 2. Lands of Qubain, 28605 Matadero Creek Court, Landscape Plan Review C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JARCH 21, 1984: Cl=iissianer Stewart reported the City Council granted a time extension for the Lands of Gigli subdivision for improvexlents; passed Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinance; approved contract for repair of Moody Road to Neyco Engine- ering; revoked encroachmnt permit for Lands of Lynch; heard reports from the Pathway Comalittee and Town Riding Ring on Puriss� Road; noted there would be a JPA refund, there was an excess amount of money; report on La Palcm P�oad drainage; report on Stonebrook path:way; approved Lands of Solamn Matadero Creek Lot; Mr. Stewart referred to mmo from the Mayor regarding City Engineer, asking for opinion from the Planning Canmission (to be discussed %W under New Business). Mrs. Hinshaw reported the Town ring was inspected and it has been decided it would bere-opened, noting the crew will be repairing the fence. With regard to the Stonebrook path, Mrs. Hinshaw reported it will be installed by the Patton Brothers Quarry not the crew, the Town will do the inspections. Planning Comission Minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Two D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. lands of Behn, Cantata way, Request for approwl. of pe=dt to 4W building on Town roadways, Article 8, Chapter 5; pemit to building onto private property, Section 9-5.308 Ms. Lytle referred to staff report dated March 26, 1984, noting this request is from. Adele & Bill Bohn to mw a residence owr a Town road and onto a lot located on Cantata Way, which received Building Site Approval from the Tom October, 1979. MS. Lytle noted there are two Sections from the Municipal Code w4iich govern �,ing a building, i.e., Article 8, Chapter 5 and Section 9-5.308, (copies Supplied to �ission). 11s. Lytle pointed cut the only road within LOS Altos Hills the house will be mwd on is Cantata Way, staff r eco�n ds approwl of the subject request with conditions as listed in staff report dated March 26, 1984, Ms. Lytle further indicated the Planning Connission m.st find special circun�tanoes in order to approve this request. Ommissioner Carico expressed concern over the existing brick wall on CSntata Way, asking that it be preserved during the �ing. Conmissioner Stewart indicated he went to the house in Palo Alto and spoke with the current owners, noting there are special circus tances relating this request as this house is about 100 years old and has been wry care- fully remdeled, and it would be wry sad to See this hme lost. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Bill Behn, 11750 Magdalena Road, info=d the cmu ssim they were given a Site Approval for the lot on Cantata way in October, 1979, noting there has been no change in ownership since that tine, noting we are proceeding with zoning and site development, we are rec eating no variances, we are preparing a Soils report, etc. With regard to the wall on Cantata Way, Mr. Behn indicated the entrance is a Separate col� and it will need to he moved during the �ing hut will be replaced after the move, asking Camission to re comen d approval to the City Council of their request. The Public Hea�ring was then closed. Covu i ssioner Lacl�nbruch stated the finding of special circumstances exist as the old building has been Preserved and the granting of this permit is in the best interest to the applicant and the Town, noting this is a very modest structure and the issuance of this permit would not involve a risk to the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town , noting this is a very routine pemnit. Camdssioners were in concurrence with stat �.t. MDTION SECC14DED AND CARRIED: Vbved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Rydell and Passed UnanimUSlY to reCaMcnd apprOwl of the Lands of Bohn request to move a building on Tom road (Cantata �,Iay) and onto lot located on Cantata Way as per Municipal Code Sections, Article 8, Chapter 5, and 9-5.308, with conditions as in staff report dated March 26, 1984 with new condition #3 as follows: The owner shall preserve the brick entrance on Cantata way after the catipletion of the mw. %W Planoing C�, ssim Minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Three D. PLTBLIC WAR=: 4W — 2. Lands of Barlow, File #CUP 3-83, 24150 Hillview Road, Request for approval of secondary dwelling Ms. EYtle referred to staff report dated March 23, 1984, noting this is a request for a secondary dwelling at 24150 Hillview� Road, in accordance with Ordinance #283 avending Chapter 5, "Zoning", Section 9-5.217 and 9-5.703. M. Lytle indicated subject to approval of the Conditional Use Permit the applicant intends to construct a single structure which will contain both a secondary dwelling unit and a three car garage, noting the garage for primary dwelling will be 1,070 sq.ft. and the secondary unit will be 780 sq.ft. for a total of 1,850 sq.ft. Ms. Lq?tle indicated the total development including the existing residence and the proposed second unit and garage is 11, 584 sq.ft. well within the maximm allowed. Ms. Lytle reco�ezlded approval of the subject Condi- tional Use Permit to allow second unit above the garage, noting that staff finds the proposed secondary dwelling unit meets the criteria listed in Ordinance #283, Section 9-5.703 (k) of the Municipal Code, and gave coanission a list of conditions to be met as written in staff report dated March 23, 1984. Cmmissioner Carico asked how we could be assured the second unit would not exceed the allowed 1,000 sq.ft. �—? Ms. Hinshaw, indicated that when the application was first applied for staff did not process because the garage was in excess of the 1,000 sq,ft. 60 maxi�., however, after discussing with the City Attorney it has been decided that the "living area" should be separated from garage in consider- ation of this application and the application should be processed accordingly with appropriate conditions limiting the garage area for that use only. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Steven Hubbard, Architect, 638 Iliddlefield Road, asked carmission to approve the subject request, noting the application was node prior to the Towo adopting the new second mit ordinance, also noting there is no other garage on the site. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commissioner Lachenbruch expressed concero over the size of the structure, noting when we were preparing the ordinance, we didn't haw this in mind, I don't feel comfortable about this application, although I don't know what options we have now, except look into the ordinance �e carefully. Lach- enbruch stated he would like to se sce restrictions on this application, noting its not fair to chmge rules in the middle of the stream, asking other co=assioners if they felt the same way he does we should look into �ding ordinance. Ms. Hinshaw indicated she would check with the Cit, Attomev rcoardina the C�ditional Use Permit running with the cw�er of the land instead of the land, noting convaission could condition subject to conf=.ance with the City Attorney. Ms. Hinshaw infonned co�nlssion the use permit would be recorded with the Santa Clara County Recorder. Planning Ccmissim Minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Four D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4kW 2. Lands of Barlow, (continued) MOrION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by lachenbruch, seconded by Dochnahl and passed unanamusly to amend Condition #11 as follows: Compliance with the terms of this use permit shall be checked by staff every three (3) years. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Ploved by Stewart, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously that the second unit shall be connected to sanitary sewer system. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unani�usly that utilities to the second unit shall be connected to the primary dwelling unit. MMON SECONDED AND CARRIED; Mcved by Stewart, seconded by Rydell and passed unanimously to recomnand approval of the Conditional Use Permit for tin Lands of Barlow, File #CLIP 3-83, 24150 Hillview Road to allow a second unit with conditions as amended. Ms. Hinsnaw informed comnission staff would look into the seccnd unit ordinance based on conversation during this hearing. 3. Lands of Palo Alto Unified School District, File #-IM 7-83, Arastradero Read and Page Mill Read, Request for approval of Negative Declaration and kw Tentative Map, 4 lots Ms. Lytle referred to staff report dated March 23, 1984, informing connission this item has been scheduled for Public Hearing to consider Negative Declaration and TLntative Map for a four lot subdi�sion. Ms. Lytle indicated there are four items of concern relating to this subdivision: 1) Arastradero Creek; 2) access; 3) scenic view along Page Mill Road and 4) eucalyptus trees. Staff reccarended. the Planning Cannission adopt a xotion recomnanding to the City Council that the Negative Declaration be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk; and adopt motion re cotnnen ding that the City Council approve the Tentative Map subject to conditions of approval in staff report dated March 23, 1984. Ms. Hinshaw indicated concern over future maintenance of the existing eucalyptus trees noting she spoke with City Attorney and he indicated there would be no problem if the Town wanted to consider a (TO BE DEFEMUNED) $ amount be established for the future maintenance of the eucalyptus trees. Comni ssioner Stewart questioned the location of swale, noting it shoul d be included in the Negative Declaration. The Public Hearing was then opened and closed with no one speaking for or against the Negative Declaration. MOrION SECONDED AND CARRLED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to reccumend to the City council approval of the Negative Declaration, for the Lands of Palo Alto Unified School District, File #TM 7-83. 46, The Public Hearing was then opened for review of the subdivision. Planning Comnission Minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Five D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4W . Lands of Palo Alto Unified School District: (continued) Mr. Frank Lyons, 14100 Aniherst Court, expressed concern over: 1)entrance to the subdivision, asking if it could be reduced to a single entrance; 2) safety of pathway users, asking that path be located off roadway due to high speed of traffic in this a a. Mrs. Burneister, 14066 Tracy Court, concerned ever equestrian trail which follows the rear of their property. Mr. Lyons asked if a hedge could be placed along path for privacy of the Burreisters. Mr. Bill Kull, Sandis & Associates, concur with staff report of March 23, 1984, asking that the Planning Comnission rec �d approvalof the subject tentative mp as presented. Mr. Kull inforffed caffinission calculations have been made and findings were that there is adequate stopping and site distance for access on Arastradero Head. Mr. Tim Sandis, regarding swale Ctmuissimer Stewart oentioned each lot will drain to creek separately noting drainage of lots would be addressed at Site Develop mn t stage. Mr. Bruce Barbour, 28110 Story Hill Lane, expressed concern over traffic, noting he would rather have one entrance, asking comussion to look at subdivision mre carefully. Mrs. Janet Gerwain, spoke to comnission on behalf of herself and neighbor Carol Stone, expressing concern ever traffic safety, asking ccautission for 4W me entrance with four way stop. The Public Hearing was then closed Conwassioner Lachenbruch asked if we have received an opinion frm a pro- fessional highway safety engineer, indicating if not, can we get a recm- oendation. Ms. Lytle indicated the City Engineer had checked with Sheriff and they agreed there was adequate site distance. Mr. Sandis indicated both City Enginear and Sandis Associates have checked into the traffic and safety with regard to two entrances on Arastradero, noting it is safe and adequate for this area. Mr. Sorenson, 14188 Stanford Court, inforned ocurnission that traffic on Arastradem Road travels extre�ely fast and asked for sc�e nore speed enforoment in this area. CcnEdssioner Lacheribruch expressed concern over path on Page Min Road, indicating traffic should be well separated frm equestrian/pedestrians for both safety and aesthetic purposes, although we need to check if there is adequate roan to do so. Lachenbruch questioned the southerly path asking how it is accessed? and is it a necessary connection? Mrs. Mary Stutz, Chairnan Pathway Camdttee, inforRed connission the southerly path is not new in use, noting it was part of the Dawson subdivision, and hecause of the shape of the Burneister property we were waiting to pick up a path link on this property to go on to other side of creek, noting there is also the need for a bridge. Planning Commission Minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Six D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: fW 3. lands of Palo Alto Unified School District: (continued) Commissioners questioned if a small portion of the path could be located on south side of Lot #4, noting before approving the path locations we would like to see them detailed on the Tentative Map. Mr. Sandis indicated to commission not to abandon other path and suggested taking part of the 40' open space easement, noting there would be enough room for path and suggested some native shrubs be planted along travel way. Regarding the bridge, Sandis was not sure the Town would want to maintain and build two bridges for pathways. Commissioners indicated it would be helpful to haw technical input, asking for information on the following: 1. Southerly pathway: bridge and right of way, access to Yoshida path; desirable to have path separated from road way; adjustment to open space easement for pathway, noting it would be very helpful to haw the 40' open space easement shown on Tk--ntative Map, suggested that this item be continued for technical input on these and other item of con cern expressed. Commissioner C�ico asked that technical input include traffic study. Camdssioner Stewart indicated he wants to see: 1) creek shown on Tentative Map (south bank centerline); 2) path easement; 3) fence on Lot #2 and asked that single entrance be explored. Stewart expressed can cern over the eucalyptus trees, noting he felt they should all be cut down. Commissioner Struthers suggested we get 40' right of way instead of 30', and 30' open space instead of 401. Commissioner Lachenbruch asked that the storm drain as in Condition l.B. be shown on Tentative Map. Lachenbruch questioned if by raising the creek bank by 1' would this have any adverse impact on the trees along the creek? MOTION SECONDED A�M CARRIED: Moved by Struthe�, seconded by Rydell and passed unan�usly to continue the Lands of Palo Alto Unified School District, File #TM 7-83, with the Consent of the applicant to the meeting of April 25, 1984. Sand's agreed to the continuance of Public Hearing to April 25, 1984. Staff and applicant are� to investigate concerns mentioned at this meeting and prepare report and update Tentative Map for review by the Planning Commission at their April 25, 1984 meeting. �- 1 -1 �VVN- Lands of Arastra, City of Palo Alto, Review of report of the Arastra Citizens Advisory Committee on Park Improvements and Policies, dated "Received, March 12, 1984" at Town Hall Mrs. Mary Stutz, Chairman Pathway Committee, read her letter of March 28, 1984 to the Planning Commission noting the Pathway ccamittee recommends that the Planning Camnission that the path at the end of Paseo Del Roble kw to the Tands of Arastra be maintained and improved. Mrs. Stutz suggested the placement of "No Parking" signs are placed on the road with enforcement would prevent some of the comments previously made. Mrs. Stutz indicated she would be attending the Palo Alto Planning Commission meeting on April 11, 1984. Planning Ccudssion minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Seven E. OLD BUSINESS: #41W 1. Lands of Arastra (continued) Chairman Kuranoff indicated the City Council will be acting on this issue at their meting of April 4, 1984. Ms. Hinshaw informed commission there will be a staff report prepared for the City Council with commen ts made by the Planning Commission incorporated. Further noting, M. Lytle is prepared to give commission som mitigating measures this evening. CmiTtissioners questioned the locked gate, asking if it would be possible for the ranger to lock the gate at night? Ms. Lytle informed commission in review of this project, the trail is a very important link to county path system, noting with regard to security, privacy, parking and traffic, there are standard mitigating measures: park ranger, staff patrol; elimination of the youth hostile; landscaping to improw the privacy of homs adjacent to trail; noting as them Will be a Parking lot on Arastradero Read adequate to handle all visitors to the park, she did not feel there would be a parking problem m Paseo Del Roble. Chairman Kuranoff mentioned as signs posted indicating "No Parking" and problem of enforcment, we might consider using similar procedures as used by Stanford, i.e., Posts to prevent parking along both sides, close to entrance. Ms. Lytle, Mcntioned it would be good if the location of the pathway is 4br not included on the maps handed Out to the General Public. Consensus Of Planning Commission that they go along with the Pathway CormAttee recommndation as in memo dated March 28, 1984, with the lowest impact of publicity as possible regarding the trail easement. �%- Hinshaw suggested that maybe a trial period would be good to establish. Commissioners expressed a major concern over the privacy, safety, security, parking of the residents adjacent to the trail easement and asked that staff investigate and report on these issues. DMION SBCOMED AND CARRIM: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously that the Planning Commission representative to the City Council meting of April 4, 1984, express to the City Council that the Planning Commission supports the T� 's General Plan and Dbster� Path Plan, which includes access to the Arastra Lands, (City Of Palo Alto). We further support concepts for development of the park as presented by the Arastra Citizens' Camnittee. we further recommend that staff report to the Planning Ccundssaon and City Council on traffic, intrusion, parking, safety, maintenance and other related concerns and mitigating measures thereof in the Pasco Del Roble neighborhood. The Pathway Cormittee mmo dated March 28, 1984 is to be included in the City Council information. �W Ms. Lytle indicated there is a field trip scheduled for Sunday, April 1, 1984 at 9:00 a.m. noting she will be attending and will make re commen dations after her review of the site. Planning Comnission minutes - March 28, 1984 Page Eight E. OLD BUSINESS: 2. Report on Santa Clara County path�y plan MS. Hinshaw reported to the commission the City Attorney, Mayor and herself have decided that it wuld be appropriate for the City Council to adopt a Resolution accepting the County Pathway Plan in principle only and therefore the two Pathway plans would not have to be re,,,ciled. MDTICN SBCCMBD AND CARR=: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to reccnn�nd that the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting the County Pathway Plan in principle. Pathway Committee cc�s. 3. Chai� Kuranoff suggested that the comnissioner look at the current Wall Street Journal, noting there is an article on granny flats. Commissioner Stewart indicated the Town of Atherton has granny flat ordinance, noting they're charging $400.00/year, asking if staff could look into this. Ms. Lytle informed commission Mzrtin-Carpenter Associates wrote the Atherton and Woodside ordinances and will obtain copies and forward to commissioners for your review. F. NEW 13USINESS: 1. Appointment of Vice -Chairman of the Planning Ccumission 4W Comnissioner Lachenbruch nominated Commissioner Stewart as Vice-Chaixman, comnission concurred. 2. Chairman Kuranoff referred to a memo from the Mayor to the Planning Ccnrdssion regarding Engineering Services and what the Commission would like to haw provided, asking commissioners if they �t to discuss this tonight or set-up committee to make reocamendations. Commissioners asked if they should be responding to Engineering and Planning Services? Should we write ideas down separately? is there time for a joint city council - Planning Conmission study session? Can we be involved with the interview process? Chairman Kuranoff indicated he will be in contact with the Mayor for her ideas on how commission should proceed on this issue. Comnissioner Stewart informed commission the City Council wanted input On the General Plan revision - by July 1, 1984 (Housing Elem�nt) needs to be updated. Passed by. consensus to keep the General Plan separate with slight consolidation of some of the elements. 009�� %W There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins Engineering/Planning Secretary