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HomeMy WebLinkAbout694 . • ,. . . RESOLUTION: NO.' 694. . A RESOLUTION OF:':THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE TOWN OF LOS :ALTOS ' HILLS ADOPTING'. A POLICY REGARDING VARIANCES FOR. SWIMLMING . POOLS :NO TENNIS COURTS e . 'RESOLVED, by the C ty. Council 'of the Town- of Las Altos Hills • that those, policies expressed, in ,the S'taff Report dated, . ; : January 22, ' 1'97.3 .and .revised January 25', 1973;: copy of Which is. attached hereto .marked Ekhibit A and by this: reference indorporatea.: herein, and the memorandum dated December: 11, 1972; ',a 'copy of which is: hereto attached' marked Exhibit .8 .and :by thi y' reference incorporated herein, be and :the same are hereby adopted° as the" policies, of :.the Town of Los .Altos Hills: regarda ng; variances for • swimming—pools' and tennis :courts, on residential lots. • I' I ER7EBY •CERTIFY.` trhat ;the. foregoing Resolution ,was ;paSSed_ .. `and adoptedat. a regular meeting.'of . the :City Council::'of.:t hq Town. of Los' Altos. Hf.11s held on February 7,;.1923: • ATTEST: Ci , Clerk • • • R091N 0.'FAISANT .-, . • , _ - 750 WELCH ROAD PALO ALTO, CALIF. 94304 • • • • TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS . ' . STAFF RE.:PORT January 22, 1973 Revised January 25, 1973 To . Planning Commission Subject; [)raft Policy Statement Regarding Variances for Swimming Pools on 16.... identioi Lots in Lo:, Altos Hills • This policy statement sets forth the opinion of the Planning Commission of Los Altos K; as to •11112 suitebi ity of residontic.1 lots within the Town for swimming pools. IrI Commis.,ion recognizes that tho zoning crd mcii ice pemiswimming pools as OCC;(1:!")SC)17 Uss on re.sidenric.11 lots and thai- swimming pools cue considered part of the normal 6,:.:volopmen; of residential lots wiihin die Town. The Planning Commission has found thot. in mosi. instances residential lots can accommodate swimming pools without requiring variances from required setbacks. In order to provide guidance to those considering requesting a variance for a swimming pool within the Town, the Planning Commission sets forth tne following information: 1 . The Planning Commission envisions that the majoilty of normal subdivision :ots Los Altos Hills have sufficient space for a house and a swimming pool ai:d other normal accessory uses within normal setback requiremnts. On such a . Commission believes swimming pools are appropriate uses. Commission however, that there are some lots where because of steep terrain, pre-c•rxisi:r,,, development or other circurnsances, there is not sufficient level or near h.2ve, for a swimming pool. The Commission believes that in these situation.,,, pools are generally not appropriate accessory uses. In some instances rc::auciion pool size or shape to conform to required setbacks may still preserve the opporft,nity • to have a pool. • • • 2. in general, the Planning Commission is of the opinion that variances from setoacK requirements to permit swimming pools are appropriate only in those insiancel; minor intrusions into required setbacks are required to accommodate a and the stringent requirements of the zoning ordinance for granting a variance car, met. In such instances, almost the entire pool can usually be accommodefec: the space defined by normal setbacks and the deviation from required s. d.iack a IF the requested variance from setbacks is considerable, the Commission i5 gcneca. ./ the opinion that the subject lot is of insufficient size, shape, or terrain to prope.-ly. accommodate a swimming pool. EXHIBIT A • 411 • • Planning Commission , Town of Los Altos Hills Tennis Courts on Residential Lots December 11 , 1972 in Los Altos Hills Pa?l_ three 3. In general , the Planning Commission is of the opinion that variances from set-back requirements to permit tennis courts are appropriate only in those instances where minor intrusions into required set-backs are required to accomodate a tennis court and the stringent requirements of the zoning ordinance for granting a variance can be met. In such instances , almost the entire court can usually be accomodated within the space defined by normal set-backs and the deviation from required set-backs is minor. , If the requested variance from set-backs is considerable , the Commission is generally of the opinion that the subject lot is of insufficient size , shape ,., or terrain to properly accomodate a tennis court. 1j dlr �G�GM/cd • L..A'AM S2A NO &. ASJCS.l City lel 2 L:tii..ei5 3220 ALPINE ROAD • i'OR...COLA VALLEY, CAL1FORN1A 94025 • ?Lone (!I5) 354-6UOi ---y December 11 , 102 MEMORANDUM To : Planning Commission , Town of Los Altos r;...L.ib ,.r roc►: George G. Mader , Town Planner Subject : Draft Policy Statement Regarding Tennis Courts on Residential Lots in Los Al toS fills This policy statement sets forth, the opinion of the Plan- ning Commission of Los Altos Hills as to the suitability of residential lots within the town for tennis courts . The Planning Commission recognizesthat the. zoning ordinance permits tennis courts as accessory uses on residential. lots . The Planning Commission has found , however, that in most instances tennis courts on residential lots re- quire variances from required set-backs in order to pro- vide sufficient space . In order to provide guidance to those wishing to construct tennis courts within the town, the Planning Commission sets forth the following infor- mation : 1. The Planning Commission does not envision many tennis_ courts being erected on residential lots within the. - 1 town because : • a) the normal subdivision lot does not usually pro- . vide sufficient space for a house plus a tennis EXHIBIT B 111 • Planning Commission , ' ' Town of Los Altos Hills Tennis Courts on Residential Lots December 11 , 1972 • in Los Altos Hills Page two court and other normal accessory uses ; b) the comparatively steep terrain in the town usually does not provide sufficient level space ; e) substantial grading, which is inconsistent with town objectives , is often required for tennis court ; d) a tennis court , which comprises 7 ,200 square feet of surfaced area, is a large paved surface not entirely consistent with the purposes of the zoning ordinance ; and e) tennis courts often have night lighting on tall standards which is not consistent with the rural qualities envisioned for the town. 2 . The Planning Commission recognizes that there are some lots in the town that can support a tennis court { without adversely affecting the property on which the court is located or adjoining properties . Such lots , in most instances , have tennis court sites which comply with normal set-back requirements and variances are not required. In such instances , the Planning Commis- sion believes that tennis courts are appropriate uses.