HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1998Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 4, 1998
Town of Los Altos Hills
City Council Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 4,1998,6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers 26379 Fremont Road
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Casey called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard, Johnson and
Siegel
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager/City Engineer Jeff Peterson, City Attorney Sandy
Sloan, Planning Director Cartis Williams, Public Works Manager
Jim Rasp, Finance Director Carol Ferrell and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Carol Tiegs, Los Altos Town Crier
Siegel raised the issue of changing the order of the public hearings. He thought the public
hearing on the contract with the Los Altos Garbage Company should be first because of the large
number of people in attendance to discuss the matter and the public hearing on Lands of Ruiner
should be second because it dealt with the Matadero Creek Subdivision. Since the Lands of
Chang pertained to a single lot, that hearing should be last Casey did not agree with changing
the schedule as the agendas has already been distributed for the meeting.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard and passed
by the following roll call vote to change the order of public hearings as follows: first, Los Altos
Garbage Company; second, Lands of Ruiner; and third Lands of Chang.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and Siegel
NOES: Mayor Casey
2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Appointment to Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee
Council had received an application from Harry Emerzian for appointment to the Pathways
Recreation and Parks Committee. However, since he was not present, Council agreed to
continue this item to later in the meeting. Dauber noted that Mr. Emerzian had also applied for
the recent vacancy on the Planning Commission. She noted that she was quite pleased he had
applied for the Pathways Committee. Her concern about his application to the Planning
Commission was a possible conflict of interest in that his wife was a local realtor.
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€. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
The Planning Director reported on the following items discussed at the 2/25/98 Planning
Commission Meeting: Lands of Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Amstradem Road: request for a
conditional use permit and a site development permit for the construction of a 7,050 square foot
multi-purpose building, additions of 4,225 square feet of classroom and administrative buildings
and 142 new parking spaces to an existing religious facility, and proposed negative declaration —
recommended approval, set for public hearing at the 3/18/98 City Council Meeting; Lands of
Prime Home Development, 12129 Oak Park Court: request for a site development permit for a
new residence, pool and sport court, and a variance to allow grading with ten feet of a property
line - approved; Lands of Loughmiller, 25309 La Loma Drive: request for pre -zoning of a 1.22
acre parcel in Santa Clara County that is to be annexed to the Town — recommended approval, set
for public hearing at the 3/18/98 City Council Meeting; and Lands of Doman, 13113 Byrd Lane:
request for a variance to allow a storage shed to encroach into the required thirty foot rear yard
setback - denied.
Casey commented that she had recently listened to several tapes of Planning Commission
Meeting and she found this a very worthwhile experience toward understanding what was
discussed at the meetings. She commended Planning Commission Chairman Gottlieb for her
efficient handling of the meetings. Casey also noted however that the sound system in Council
Chambers was poor and should be replaced. It was agreed that Mayor Pro Tem Johnson would
work with the Public Works Manager on a new sound system. Casey further commented that she
was unavailable for the proposed April 29" Joint Meeting of the Council and Planning
Commission and it was agreed that the Planning Director would get some new dates from the
Commission for this meeting.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items Removed: 4.1 - 2/10/98 minutes (Casey) and 2/18/98 minutes (Dauber)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard and passed
unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
4.2 Approved Warrants: $308,466.29 (2/26/98)
4.3 Decided Not To Review the following Planning Commission Action at its meeting on
February 11, 1998:
4.3a Lands of Chan, 12125 Oak Park Court: approved request for a site development
permit for a new residence and pool
4.4 Rejected Claim: Ronald Reynolds
4.5 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation: Juliet Helft, Community Relations
Committee
4.6 Issued Proclamation: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day: Much 19, 1998
Items Removed:
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%W4.1 Approval of Minutes: February 10, 1998 (Adjourned Regular Meeting)
February 18, 1998 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1998 Adjourned Regular Meeting with
the following correction: page 2, second paragraph, second sentence should read: "Gottlieb stated
that the chimney was larger on the second set of plans that the Planning Commission reviewed
and blocked the view of the neighbors."
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Siegel and passed
unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1998 City Council Meeting with the
following corrections: page 6, item 9.3, second sentence should read: "At that meeting there was
discussion of whether to hold an election in November to continue benefit assessment
countywide." and page 9, last paragraph, last sentence should read: "Dauber suggested `of
sufficient size' mean lots with maximum floor area greater than 6,000 square feet."
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Adoption of Mid -Year Budget Changes for FY 1997-98 — Reso #
Dauber noted that in February the Council had given the City Manager a salary increase and she
asked if this should be shown in the mid -year budget. The Finance Director stated that it did not
need to be shown in the mid -year budget and could be shown in the report made at the end of the
fiscal yew.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Johnson and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution 410-98 adopting the mid -year budget changes for Fiscal Year
1997-98.
7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB -COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS
ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES
7.1 General Plan Review Committee
Casey raised the issue of when the General Plan Review Committee planned to meet. She did
not agree with daytime meetings as this precluded volunteers with jobs from attending. She
believed these meetings should be scheduled in the evenings. Siegel did not agree noting that
Councilmembers and staff already had evening meeting commitments.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard and passed
by the following roll call vote to agree that the meetings of the General Plan Review Committee
would start no earlier than 5:30 p.m.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Hubbard and Johnson
NOES: Councilmember Dauber
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Siegel
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7.2 Safety Committee
The City Manager referred to a flyer on a Crime Prevention Meeting which was being organized
by the Safety Committee and the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department. The proposed date
for this meeting was March 19' but the City Manager expressed concern about the short turn-
around time to get the flyer printed and mailed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Dauber and passed
unanimously to request the Safety Committee to select a new date for the crime prevention
meeting which would allow for a more timely mailing of the information to the residents.
8. STAFF REPORTS
8.1 City Manager
8.1.1 Personnel Rules and Regulations
The City Manager reported that the revised personnel rules and regulations would be going to
staff for comment next week and staff planned to bring them to Council for approval the first
meeting in April. In addition the salary survey should be available soon and that too would be
brought to Council in April.
8.1.2 Lands of Vidovich
The City Manager reported that the improvement plans and map were almost ready for
acceptance and should be on the April 1" Council Agenda.
8.2 City Attorney
8.2.1 Request for administrative exemption from application of Fair Political
Practices Commission Regulation 18703.1
The City Attorney reported that she had received a phone response from FPPC stating that no
administrative exemptions were being given on this matter but a rule making session on it was
scheduled for April 2nd in Sacramento. The City Attorney stated that she was gathering
information from other small communities such as Portola Valley, Atherton and Woodside and
would present this information on the 2"d. If any Councilmembers wanted to attend, they should
just let her know.
8.3 City Clerk
8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence
Casey asked that the letter from Dot Schreiner regarding Betsy Bertram's letter be sent to Betsy
and also that she get a copy. She also reminded the City Manager to send a letter to the Handleys
on the Wythe/Vitu site development permits and to Tom Barton on airport noise.
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9. COUNCIL -INITIATED ITEMS
9.1 Subdivision Policy (Councilmember Dauber)
Dauber suggested establishing a policy of limiting maximum development area and maximum
floor area at the time of subdivision for unusually constrained lots as was done with the Matadero
Creek Subdivision. It was agreed this recommendation could be discussed at thejoint meeting.
9.2 Pathways Committee (Councilmember Hubbard)
Hubbard recommended agendizing a status report to be given periodically on the ten priority
repair items submitted by the Pathways Committee.
9.3 WebPage (Mayor Pro Tem Johnson)
Johnson noted that Councilmember Siegel, Roger Burnell and the City Manager were planning
to hold a meeting to discuss the WebPage and he asked if he could participate in this discussion
This request was granted.
10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, referred to the Pathways Committee meeting she had
attended on 2/23/98 at which time a pathway on her property was discussed. She did not agree
with the placement of the path nor did she agree that volunteers should be making decisions
regarding residents' property.
Council suggested that Mrs. Bertram contact the Planning Director for clarification as there
seemed to be some confusion regarding this issue. They also noted that the pathways policy
would be coming back to the Council and public input would be received at that time.
Walt Gregorwich, 12370 Priscilla and Cindy Hettinger, 12372 Priscilla addressed the Council
concerning the condition imposed on Lands of Chan at 12125 Oak Park Court on the sewer
easement. They requested that a discussion of changing the sewer easement to a public utilities
easement be agendized for a future Council Meeting.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Recommendation for extension of franchise agreement with Los Altos Garbage
Company, implementation of a backyard yardwaste collection program and
continuation of the existing rate structure; and, for entering into a contract with
the Los Altos Hills County Fire District and LAGCO for a one-year yard waste
drop-off collection program
The City Manager presented an overview of his staff report. He noted the following proposed
changes to the solid waste services in conjunction with the Los Altos Garbage Company's
franchise agreement five-year extension: implementation of bi-weekly backyard mixed paper
collection by July 1, 1998; implementation of bi-weekly collection of #2 plastics and cardboard
at each residence with collection of plastics beginning immediately and cardboard collection
beginning on July 1, 1998; expansion of the types of materials collected on clean-up days;
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reduction of clean-up days from four to three; regular delivery of compost; closure of Purissima
yardwaste center; construction debris recycling, rates to be set at a future hearing; and
implementation of curbside yardwaste collection on or before May 1, 1998.
In addition the Los Altos Hills County Fire District voted to enter into a contract with the Los
Altos Garbage Company for twenty one yardwaste clean-up days for District residents beginning
April 1, 1998 at a cost not to exceed $100,000. This was being done to provide an additional
option for the disposal of brush and vegetative debris to enhance fire protection. Another option
for the residents would be to take large loads directly to Zanker Road. The City Manager noted
that this would be a separate agreement with Zanker Road and would not be a part of the
agreement with the Los Altos Garbage Company. Concerning the closure of the Purissima
Yardwaste Center, the City Manager reported that this was necessary for several reasons
including: current site needed for the Town's Public Works Department operations; the current
site had never received public input, environmental review or permitting from the State; illegal
dumping resulting in health concerns; safety issues including insufficient sight distance of
entrance to center; and use of center by those other than residents of the Town. The City
Manager further noted that there was no other location in Town for such a yardwaste center. The
Town did not own another suitable property that would be appropriate due to the proximity of
the neighbors and there were restrictive conditions on properties that had been donated to the
Town.
Bill Jones, General Manager - Los Altos Garbage Company, commented that the rate structure
would remain the same for these services to the Town. He also explained the arrangements for
the clean-ups at Foothill College. Mr. Jones stated that the issue of rates on private/public roads
had not been addressed in this contract but they would be willing to review this policy.
Rick McAulay, 27501 Elena Road, was opposed to closing the yardwaste center. He also asked
why there were now limits on the size of allowed yardwaste (not to exceed six inches in
diameter) when there had not been in the past.
Ruth Buneman, 12655 La Cresta Drive, supported the proposed program including the use of
Zanker Road. She did question the schedule for the clean up days at Foothill College and
suggested it be modified to allow for more flexibility.
George Ellis, 1330 Byrd Lane, questioned why a yardwaste center was needed at all. He
believed the residents should be responsible for their own property and commented that other
cities did not have such a service.
Stephanie Munoz, 13460 Robleda Road, stated her objections to the present drop-off program
which included the site and the subsidy of this program by the Town for a minority of residents.
She recommended the implementation of a mobile chipper program.
Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, did not support closing the yardwaste center. He believed
this would increase the amount of dead trees and trash around Town. In addition Mr. Abraham
noted that this was not a competitive bid.
Eric Clow, 27660 Red Rock, supported keeping the Yardwaste Center open but did concur with
the Zanker Road option. He also recommended that the hours for the clean up days at Foothill be
changed to around 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to better accommodate residents.
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Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented that she would be willing to put a large
dumpster on her property for the neighbors' use for a two-week period in the spring.
Jean Struthers, 13690 Robleda Road, recommended keeping the yardwaste center open but
offered some suggestions regarding the proposal before Council. These included alternating the
curbside pick-up days and the clean-up days at Foothill; changing the hours for the Foothill
clean-up days; and obtaining more compost. Mrs. Struthers stated her support for the Zanker
Road option.
Dave Pefley, 26169 Maurer Lane, asked for clarification of the rate structure and stated his
support for the Zanker Road option. He also recommended modifying the days and hours for the
Foothill College clean-up days.
Lars Karlsson, 12251 Menalto Drive, supported the Zanker Road option but stated he probably
would get a chipper and not use the curbside program. He did recommend using dark or neutral
colors for the yardwaste containers so they would blend in better with the surroundings.
Charles Wright, 26570 Pmissima Road, commented on the history of the Town which included a
period of encouraging over planting of trees. These trees were now huge and often dying. He
believed a clear definition was needed for yardwaste.
Don Harryman, 26987 Elena, supported keeping the yardwaste center open. He did not think
that going from a program of 17-18 days a month at the yardwaste center to 2 days a month at
Foothill was going to work. He further believed that there could be stricter identification
regulations at the yardwaste center to solve some of the access problems.
Rick Ellinger, 28520 Matadero Creek Lane, supported a chipping program rather than the
curbside program. He believed that the yardwaste in Town was not the type that could be
handled by curbside containers.
Mr. Kelly, La Loma Drive, suggested burning trash.
Johnson stated that he was not in support of this contract with Los Altos Garbage Company. He
was not sure that the residents actually wanted a curbside program and he believed it was too
soon to close the yardwaste center. In addition he objected to residents on private streets paying
extra for services. Siegel commented that the Town was not assuming the responsibility of
taking care of residents' trees. He also questioned the input Council was receiving on this issue.
A mailing had gone out stating that the curbside program would be going into place. He
interpreted the lack of response to mean that most residents supported this program. Dauber
supported this curbside program. She noted that other communities such as Woodside had such
a program and it worked. She also stated that this curbside program would be reviewed on a
regular basis and Zanker Road was an option included for larger loads. Referring to the
suggestion for a chipping program, she commented that her neighborhood had recently been a
site for the Fire District's chipping program. The program took much longer than anticipated and
was also quite noisy. Hubbard supported the curbside program including the Zanker Road
option. He did not believe there was an alternate site in Town for the yardwaste center but
supported the yardwaste clean up days at Foothill College with modified hours for more
accessibility to residents. Casey also supported the curbside program. She noted that it was not
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possible to please all residents but a lot of had work had been put forth on arriving at a
workable program. Casey also stated that the Town was not responsible for the removal of trees
on private property.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #11-98 approving and authorizing execution
of an agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and the Los Altos Garbage Company for
solid waste, recyclables and yard trimming collection franchise agreement, with the correction on
page 14, Section 4. 10, changing four locations to five to include the Magdalena at 280 location
(with no expansion to take place at Magdalena) and with the revised Exhibit G. It was further
agreed that the City Manager would actively pursue a contract with Zanker Road for the Town's
residents and would advise the Town's residents of the upcoming changes in services.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and Siegel
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #12-98 approving and authorizing execution
of an agreement among the Los Altos Hills County Fire District, the Town of Los Altos Hills and
the Los Altos Garbage Company for yard trimmings and brush collection, with the correction on
page 5 changing the hours in section 3.1.3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to a five hour period
agreed to by the City Manager and the Los Altos Garbage Company. It was further agreed that
the City Manager would report to the Los Altos Hills County Fire District on the implementation
of the clean-up days at Foothill College and would take an active role in supervising this
contract.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and Siegel
kbv NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
11.2 Modification of tentative map conditions to permit development area in excess of
allowable maximum, Lands of Ratner, 28500 Matadero Creek Lane (Lot #7)
The Planning Director presented an overview of the staff report on this issue and outlined the
following recommendations:
1. Approve the map amendment (Exhibit "A") to allow a maximum of 2,000 square
feet of additional development area (total of 11,340 square feet), but retain the
existing limit on building coverage (4,110 square feet), m may be modified by
Resolution No. 1559, with reference to the findings outlined in Exhibit "B"; and
2. Require that the amendment also reflect that "development area" is applicable as
defined in Section 10-1.502 of the Town's Zoning Code, i.e., including all floor
area; and
3. Affirm staffs interpretation of Resolution No. 1559 to allow additional building
coverage of a maximum of 2,000 square feet, less the square footage of any
second floor area of a structure (or square footage in excess of the building
footprint, where the second floor extends beyond the lower level); and
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4. Direct the applicant to redesign the residence and site plan accordingly, and then
to resubmit plans to the Planning Commission for review; and
5. Direct staff to prepare analysis, recommendations, and a resolution for amending
the subdivision conditions of approval to establish a simplified procedure for
review of future site development permits in the Matadero Creek subdivision.
Mr. Ratner, applicant, did not concur with the Planning Director's application of Resolution
#1559. Mr. Ruiner believed its intent was to limit the height of the homes. They had designed
their home using Resolution #1559 which they understood gave them 11,340 maximum
development area and a 4,900 footprint. He believed the staff s recommendation was more
restrictive than what he had now. If he followed the recommendation he could build a block
home with 4,110 square feet on both the first and second floors and have 5,000 extra square feet.
He commented that in the hope of getting this resolved they could modify their plans to a 4,600
or 4,700 footprint rather than the 4,110 footprint in the staff recommendation.
Pong Ng, applicant's project architect, referred to the development on the other lots in the
Matadero Creek Subdivision. He stated that they had designed the home based on Resolution
#1559 as it had been applied for the other lots in the subdivision.
Bob Lefkoits, 28515 Matadero Creek Lane, supported the staff s recommendation.
Mr. and Mrs. Jain, owners of 28510 Matadero Creek Lane, supported Mr. Ruiner's interpretation
of Resolution 41559. They believed the conditions, covenants and restrictions of the subdivision
should not be changed for the last two lots to develop in the subdivision.
Bill Riffle, 28525 Matadero Creek Lane, noted that Resolution #1559 was not part of the
conditions, covenants and restrictions of the subdivision. He also thought that flexibility should
be provided for a one-story home.
Casey supported the applicant's request for an increased footprint. She believed in the spirit of
fairness this applicant should get what others in the subdivision had been given. Dauber and
Siegel supported the staff s recommendation stating it was a fair compromise. Hubbard
supported the staff s recommendation in that it reaffirmed the conditions of approval of the
subdivision with the tradeoff using the current definition of development areas. However,
Hubbard also believed that a compromise might be reached with the applicant on the footprint.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Johnson and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the staff s recommendation regarding Lands of Ratner,
28500 Matadero Creek Lane with the change in footprint area from 4,110 to 4,700 square feet:
1. Approve the map amendment (Exhibit "A") to allow a maximum of 2,000 square
feet of additional development area (total of 11,340 square feet), but retain the
existing limit on building coverage (4,700 square feet), as may be modified by
Resolution No. 1559, with reference to the findings outlined in Exhibit "B"; and
2. Require that the amendment also reflect that "development area" is applicable as
defined in Section 10-1.502 of the Town's Zoning Code, i.e., including all floor
area; and
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3. Affirm staff's interpretation of Resolution No. 1559 to allow additional building
coverage of a maximum of 2,000 square feet, less the square footage of any second
floor area of a structure (or square footage in excess of the building footprint, where
the second floor extends beyond the lower level); and
4. Direct the applicant to redesign the residence and site plan accordingly, and then
to resubmit plans to the Planning Commission for review; and
5. Direct staff to prepare analysis, recommendations, and a resolution for amending
the subdivision conditions of approval to establish a simplified procedure for
review of future site development permits in the Matadero Creek subdivision.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Hubbard and Johnson
NOES: Councilmembers Dauber and Siegel
11.3 Request for a Site Development Permit for anew residence, cabana, pool and spa,
Lands of Chang, 12025 Adobe Creek Lodge Road
Mr. Chang, applicant, explained to the Council why they wanted a fourteen foot driveway rather
than the ten foot approved by the Planning Commission. He noted that they had tried to conform
to the Town's guidelines and commented that fourteen foot driveways were preferred by the Fire
Department. They had increased setbacks in the front of the house and there would be additional
screening. Mr. Chang also commented that they had purchased the property from the LaJoie
family. The LaJoies had building plans approved although they did not go forward with the
house. Interestingly enough in their application a fourteen foot driveway was in the approved
conditions and this had been increased from a requested twelve foot. They were not requesting
this increase for more parking or pavement area. Rather they believed it enhanced the entrance
to their home and made the driveway area a more welcoming one.
Michael Moyer, applicant's architect, referred to the Town's design guidelines and the preference
by the Fire Department for a fourteen foot wide driveway for adquate access of emergency
vehicles. He commented that they had a large amount of landscaping planned and other
driveways on Adobe Creek Lodge Road had fourteen foot wide and quite long driveways. He
reiterated Mr. Chung's comments on the need for a strong statement of entry for the house and
noted that the road materials would be a continuation of the street asphalt materials.
Casey and Siegel supported the fourteen foot driveway. Dauber did not support the fourteen foot
driveway. She noted that all the landscape mitigation shown was in the road right of way or on
the Public Utility Easement and may at some time have to be removed. She said she could
support the driveway if the auto court were to be eliminated. She also recommended that a
condition of approval be added requiring the formation of a subcommittee including a
representative from the Environmental Design and Protection Committee to work with the
applicant on a natural consistent landscape plan along the creek. Hubbard supported the
fourteen foot driveway but stated that his real concern was the glass roof over the pool pavilion.
Hubbard noted that this was basically a 1,000 square foot skylight and it was very difficult to get
a light reflectivity of 40% or less as stated in the conditions of approval. Furthermore, Hubbard
did not believe this was at all a subordinate structure to the main house and there was a lack of
architectural continuity.
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Michael Moyer, applicant's architect, commented on the soft, downward lighting to be used at
the pool and the landscaping planned for the area. In particular he noted the dense area of trees
and the fact that the pool area was not exposed to other residences. Mr. Moyer commented that
they had looked at making the pool pavilion roof solid but believed it resulted in a much heavier
structure.
Tom Klope, landscape architect, reviewed the landscaping for the project and noted that the
landscaping and trees could be moved out of the public utilities easement if necessary. He also
concurrred with Dauber's suggestion of the formation of a subcommittee including a
representative from the Environmental Design and Protection Committee to work with the
applicant on a natural consistent landscape plan along the creek. Mr. Klope noted that he had
designed the landscaping for the neighbors, the Waymans, and agreed with a consistent design
for the creek landscaping.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and passed by
the following roll call vote to delete the following sentence from condition one of the conditions
of approval: The circular driveway shall be a maximum of ten feet wide and a material other than
asphalt is preferred.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Hubbard, Johnson and Siegel
NOES: Dauber
Dauber noted that the creek on this lot pushed development to one side of the property. Dauber
believed there was very little room to put trees as screening in the front of this property and noted
that was a concern of the Planning Commission.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Hubbard, seconded by Siegel and passed
by the following roll call vote to amend condition two of the conditions of approval to require
that the roof on the pool pavilion be a solid material to match the roof on the main house.
AYES: Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard and Siegel
NOES: Mayor Casey and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Siegel and passed
unanimously to add a condition of approval requiring the formation of a subcommittee to include
a representative from the Environmental Design and Protection Committee to work with the
applicant on a natural, consistent landscape plan along the creek.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Hubbard and passed by
the following roll call vote to approve the request for a site development permit for a new
residence, pavilion, swimming pool and spa for Lands of Chang, 12025 Adobe Creek Lodge
Road, subject to the conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission and
amended by Council.
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Hubbard, Johnson and Siegel
NOES: Councilmember Dauber
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There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was
adjourned at midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk
The minutes of the March 4, 1998 City Council Meeting were approved at the March 18,
1998 City Council Meeting.
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