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Home My WebLink About04/12/1989PLANNING COMMISSION (( MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California Wednesday, April 12, 1989 Chairman Kaufman 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 Carico, Emling, Jones, Noel, Patmore and Chairman Kaufman Absent: Commissioner Stutz Staff: Bill Ekern, Director of Public Works; Leslie Mullins, Planning Technician B. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore and seconded by Noel and passed unanimously. Resolution No. of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills setting the time and place of hearing on proposed changes and amendments to the text of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code entitled "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills" and recommendation concerning a proposed negative declaration. C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5. 1989: Commissioner Patmore reported the City Council upheld approval for Bjorklund Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Site Development Permit for additions and second unit; approved agreement with Vidovich for 90 day extension for tentative map; waived zoning, variance, use permit and site development fees for Bellucci for relocation of existing his- torical carriage house; approved tentative map for Lands of Packer on Elena Road; directed staff to have site development committee to review proposed location of the headend to Sun Country Cable; Mayor introduced ordinance of water reduction measures and was continued for consideration of adoption of a model drought ordinance to first meet- ing in May; the Acting City Manager reported the card of Supervisors on the appeal of the County Planning Commission's approval of new residence for Calyton Woods was continued for 60-90 days for addi- tional information; discussion over Councilmembers attending Planning Commission meetings with a motion indicating the end the policy of having a schedule prepared for Council attendance at Commission meet - Page 1 ings but to encourage attendance at site development committee meet- ings. 4W D. REPORT FRQM SITE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF MARCH 28 APRIL 4 AND APRIL• 11, 1989: Commissioner Patmore reported that the Site Development Committee meeting of March 28th approved a landscape plan for Riley at 12237 Stonebrook Drive; and approved a swimming pool for Mahajan at 11637 Rebecca Lane. Commissioner Noel reported that the Site Development Committee meeting of April 4th approved a swimming pool for Pham at 25740 Deerfield; ap- proved a landscape plan for Bettencourt at 12101 Stonebrook Drive; and two applications were continued. Commissioner Patmore reported that the Site Development Committee meeting of April 11th approved an addition/remodel for Eustice at 26108 Altadena Drive; approved an addition for Cautis at 14360 DeBell Road; approved an addition for Gardner at 14469 Manuella Road; and the new residence for Palmisano at Lot 1, Middle Fork Lane still needs geologist review. E. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:_ Dr. Howard Martin, 11666 Dawson Drive, gave an update on Hale Creek - noting the portion within Los Altos Hills green belt is becoming brown 460 belt, presenting photos of creek bed and existing trees to Planning Commission. Dr. Martin asked that we make efforts to protect creek and environment; monitoring and mitigating system; noting if not fol- lowed, some type of enforcement to do so. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. LANDS OF SIMS, FILE #CUP 3-89, 10700 Magdalena Road, Request for approval of Conditional Use Permit for secondary dwelling unit. Mr. Bill Ekern referred to Staff Report dated March 28, 1989 recom- mending that the Planning Commission approve the requested Conditional Use Permit, as the proposed dwelling would be 448 square feet, within the existing house and would be served by all of the existing services to the house, would be served by the access to the existing house, and would not result in an increase in Floor Area or Development Area on the lot. He also recalled the Findings for Conditional Use Permit as they are stated on the above mentioned Staff Report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Randy Brown, 22740 Alcade Road, Cupertino, informed the Planning Commission that the applicants are looking to update residence and receive approval of Conditional Use Permit to allow for secondary 4 dwelling unit. 1r Page 2 The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Jones and seconded by Patmore fir` and passed unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit, FILE #CUP 3- 89, 10700 Magdalena Road, subject to findings as per Municipal code Section 10-1.1107(a), for an attached secondary dwelling unit. 2. LANDS OF SAVOIE, FILE #VAR 6-89, 11641 Buena Vista Drive, Request for approval of variance for fewer than the required number of parking spaces for new residence Mr. Bill Ekern referred to Staff Report dated March 28, 1989 recom- mending that the Planning Commission, based on findings presented in the Staff Report, approve the requested variance, allowing the house to be built with only three parking spaces, rather than the required four parking spaces, and to continue the Site Development Permit to allow for Town Geologist's response. The Public Hearing was then opened Mr. and Mrs. Rob and Polly Savoie, 2150 Birch, Palo Alto, suggested turnaround as convenience for getting out of garage, asking Planning Commission to approve their requested Variance. Mr. Art Lachenbruch, 11820 Buena Vista, First would like to say that we've looked at the plans carefully noting they have done a good job, very sensitive. With regard to the Staff Report of March 28, 1989, noted the reason we do not allow parking within setback is that it could allow car in setback all of the time, if the Savoie's feel they do not need parking turnaround, lets not have it in setback. Mr. Lachenbruch noted Finding #2 is not accurate. Finding #4: There is plenty of parking area on site. Chairman Kaufman noted preference for Site is to grant variance with turnaround. Commissioner Patmore would grant variance for parking space. Mr. Bill Ekern suggested 3 parking variances be applied for then sud- denly we change precedents and have many parking spaces in setback. Ruth Buneman, 11655 La Cresta, as member of Safety Committee was con- cerned over on -street parking, if there is a party, park on one side and allow emergency vehicles to pass. The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION CARRIED AND SECONDED: Moved by Carico and seconded by Patmore and passed unanimously to approve variance, FILE #VAR 6-89, Buena Vista Drive, with amendment to Finding 2 on Staff Report dated March 28, 1989, that upon granting of the variance, the intent and purpose L of the ordinance will still be served and the recipient of the Vari- g Page 3 ance will not be granted special priveleges not enjoyed by other sur- rounding property owners: The proposed 2 covered and 1 uncovered park- ing spaces should adequately serve the site; and to bring Site Devel- opment back to full Commission on April 26, 1989. 3. Proposed General Plan Amendment, Adding Mineral Resource Pro- tection Policies to the Los Altos Hills General Plan Mr. Bill Ekern referred to Staff Report dated March 27, 1989, recom- mending that the City Council adopt the attached General Plan Amend- ment, adding Mineral Resource Protection Policies to the General Plan as required for compliance with the provisions of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SAMRA), concerning adoption of Mineral Resource Management policies; and adopt a Negative Declaration for the General Plan Amendment. Chairman Kaufman has problem with wording, it would mean the Town would not agree with filling quarry with water. Commissioner Jones referred to letter from State dated August 30, 1988. Commissioner Carico would like to know a little more about this and would prefer a Study Session. The Public Hearing was then opened and closed with no one speaking for or against this item. Commissioner Patmore concerned about this amendment, does not recall what was done in August, referring to State guidelines, noting she is not sure we have carefully reviewed this with regard to quarry. Sug- gesting a joint committee between City Council and Planning Commission to go over it and then return with a proposal. Commissioner Jones concurred with Commissioner Patmore. Commissioner Noel questioned if we have to do this now or can we wait until after June? Mr. Bill Ekern informed Planning Commissionthat this is not neces- sarily a time constraint item, noting we have spoken with the State this week to ensure they looked at this proposal. The point is to have something in books on the General Plan, we need to have a way to deal with it and policies. Chairman Kaufman noted it may meet goals of State, also suggesting Study Session for more refined wording. MOTION CARRIED AND SECONDED: Moved by Patmore and seconded by Carico to continue the General Plan Amendment and propose a joint subcommit- tee with City Council and Planning Commission to review and then return. Commissioners Patmore and Jones to act on committee, with Commissioner Carico as an alternate. iW Page 4 4. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment, removing requirement for a ( Conditional Use Permit for secondary dwelling units, in accordance with adopted General Plan Policies and adoption of Negative Declaration. Item continued to Planning Commission Meeting of April 26, 1989. G. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Patmore referred to Intercity Committee - memo in mail Mr. Bill Ekern noted joint agreement has not yet been reached. We have approached Palo Alto and Los Altos to do the same and make ap- pointments. Commissioner Patmore interested in volunteering. All Commissioners interested and good idea. Commissioner Jones informed Planning Commission that he attended Plan- ning Commissioners Institute last week and has a lot of material, if anyone is interested. Also has tape of key note address - Discussed. Chairman Kaufman informed Planning Commissioners he is resigning his position on the Planning Commission. Commissioners thanked him for a job well done! H. OLD BUSINESS: I. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Jeanann Miller for Leslie Mullins Planning Technician Page 5