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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 70-26 w Exhibits A and B RESOLUTION 70-26 1 | P a g e RESOLUTION 70-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MAKING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT FOR WESTWIND COMMUNITY BARN AT 27210 ALTAMONT ROAD. WHEREAS, on April 20, 1977, The Town of Los Altos Hills approved an application for a Conditional Use Permit (File #CUP 8022-77) at City Council public hearing for a commercial stable for Westwind Community Barn; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2026, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for Conditional Use Permit (#CUP26-0002) requesting permit renewal and amendments to existing conditions of approval from Westwind Barn Manager, Victoria Dye; and WHEREAS, based on the record presented before it, the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301, Class 1, as no physical changes to existing structure are proposed; WHEREAS, the project application was processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 8, 2026, and considered all evidence, testimony, written documentation, and public comments presented regarding the Project, and unanimously adopted a recommendation that the City Council approve the Project; and NOW, THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby finds that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Class 1 and approves the Conditional Use Permit renewal and amendment to existing conditions subject to the findings and conditions contained in Exhibits “A” and “B” and incorporated herein by reference. The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills at a City Council meeting held on 20th day of August 2026 by the following vote: AYES: BHATEJA, TYSON, MOK NOES: SWAN ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: TANKHA Signatures on the next page. EXHIBIT A for RESOLUTION 70-26 3 | P a g e EXHIBIT A FINDINGS Westwind Community Barn – 27210 Altamont Road – File# CUP26-0002 Conditional use permits shall be granted by the City Council only when it is found that: 1. The proposed use of facility is properly located in relation to the community as a whole, land uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; The commercial stable use is appropriately located on the project site, which is adjacent to Byrne Preserve and has access from Altamont Road, a collector roadway capable of accommodating associated vehicle trips. The facility has operated in good standing since its original approval, and staff's site inspection confirmed that the property is well maintained and generally compliant with the existing conditions of approval. 2. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and such other features as may be required by this chapter or, will be needed to assure that the proposed use will be reasonably compatible with land uses normally permitted in the surrounding area The 14.96-acre project site is adequately sized and configured to accommodate the existing commercial stable use and associated operational activities. The proposed project involves only modifications to operational conditions and renewal terms and does not include any physical expansion or changes to existing structures. The site continues to comply with existing conditions of approval and maintains adequate area for parking, circulation, open space, and other required improvements, ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses. 3. The site for the proposed use will be served by streets and highways of adequate width and pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. The project site is adequately served by Altamont Road, a 60-foot-wide collector roadway that provides sufficient access for the commercial stable use. The proposed amendments would increase the frequency of permitted horse shows but would not increase traffic or parking demand beyond the site's existing operational capacity. Accordingly, the existing roadway network is adequate to accommodate the proposed use. 4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the permitted use thereof. The proposed project consists of renewing the Conditional Use Permit and amending operational conditions for an existing commercial stable facility. No physical expansion or modifications to existing structures are proposed. The facility has historically operated in compliance with applicable conditions of approval, and the proposed amendments are not anticipated to result in significant impacts to neighboring properties. Therefore, the proposed use will not adversely affect adjacent properties or their permitted uses. EXHIBIT B for RESOLUTION 70-26 4 | P a g e EXHIBIT B CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Westwind Community Barn – 27210 Altamont Road – File# CUP26-0002 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1. All conditions of the Westwind Barn Conditional Use Permit approved by the City Council on April 20, 1977, and as amended on January 9, 1985, April 26th, 1995, and September 12th, 2002, and March 21, 2005, shall remain in effect except as modified by this permit, and shall be conditions of this approval 2. The perimeter of the upper hillside portion of the feeding pasture shall be permanently fenced and animals shall have no access to this area. (CUP #39-02 renewal March 3, 2005) 3. The operation and facility shall be subject to annual inspection by the Parks and Recreation Committee to confirm conformance with these Conditions of Approval. Pursuant to the concessionaire agreement, the concessionaire shall comply with and facilitate such inspections. Any noncompliance shall be reported to the Planning Department, which may take action as provided in Item 4. (Amended by CUP#26-0002) 4. In the event that any of the conditions of this permit are not satisfied, the Planning Department may cause a noticed public hearing to be sent to review whether the permit should be continued; and upon a showing of compelling public necessity demonstrated at the noticed public hearing, the Town may add, amend, or delete conditions and regulations contained in this permit. (CUP #11-95) 5. This permit does not authorize the applicant to intensify the authorized activity beyond that which is specifically described in this permit. (CUP #11-95) 6. This Use Permit shall be issued in the name above and the life of this Permit shall run with the life of the ownership of the property or until it is amended or cancelled. (Property designated as parcel # A&4, 14.96 acres.) (CUP #8022-77) 7. The number of horses to be kept or maintained at this facility shall not exceed 65. (Amended by CUP#26-0002) 8. Any proposed new buildings or structures shall require an amendment to this Use Permit. (CUP #8022-77) 9. There shall be twenty-four (24) hour supervision of said premises by a competent attendant who is knowledgeable about horse care and authorized to see that the conditions of this Use Permit are met. (CUP #8022-77) (Removed by CUP#26-0002) 10. A business License shall be required and shall be renewed annually on January 1st, as long as all conditions of this Use Permit have been met. (Amount of fee is specified by Section 3-1.209 of LAH Municipal Code.) (CUP #8022-77) 11. Staff, Planning Commission and City Council shall conduct a review of this Permit every ten (10) years to ensure compliance with conditions and all conditions shall be subject to amendments and/or additional conditions as deemed necessary by the City Council. (Amended by CUP#26-0002) 12. All requirements of the Santa Clara County Health Dept. shall be met: a. Drainage from stables, corrals, pens, barns, etc. must not enter a natural watercourse. b. Animal quarters must be swept clean, sprayed and otherwise kept in a sanitary manner so as to EXHIBIT B for RESOLUTION 70-26 5 | P a g e prevent unnecessary odor, fly breeding and rodent attraction. 13. Manure shall be disposed of regularly by spreading, collection in an appropriate bin or removal from site. (CUP #8022-77) 14. All requirements of the Los Altos Fire Department shall be met as designated by the office inspecting the facility. (CUP #8022-77) 15. There shall be no external lighting, other than that needed for safety and security. All fixtures should be adequately shielded to prevent any nuisance to adjoining property owners. (CUP #8022-77) 16. All driveways, parking areas, and horse riding areas shall be maintained in a manner sufficient to control dust to a level compatible with adjoining uses. Except as otherwise permitted by this use permit, the cars of guests and visitors shall at all times be parked on the property. (CUP #8022-77) 17. Public riding instructions may be given. This shall be under the supervision of qualified instructors. (CUP #8022-77) 18. Parking of horse trailers limited to twenty-four (24) hours except for horse trailers not exceeding six (6) at any time, belonging to lessee or its management. Parking of the horse trailers shall be restricted to Lot 4. (CUP #8022-77) 19. Any horse breeding operations are to be conducted in an enclosed, discreetly located area during normal working hours and in a safe manner. (CUP #8022-77) 20. The applicant shall maintain existing trees and shrubs for landscaping to mitigate the visual impact from offsite. Such landscaping shall not interfere with buildings or the program at the site. The condition of the trees and shrubs shall be evaluated every spring and the replacement, as needed, to maintain the mitigation of off site view, shall occur by June 1 of each year. (Amended by Planning Commission January 9th, 1985) 21. All equipment necessary for the operation of the stable shall be kept in good repair. Equipment generating noise shall be subject to the Town's noise ordinance and a time schedule approved by the town. (Amended by Planning Commission January 9th, 1985) 22. There shall be no more than five (5) horse shows per year, to be held between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. A schedule of these shows and other scheduled events must be filed with the Town, in writing, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to an event. Street and/or driveway parking will be allowed at the discretion of Town staff. When there is parking in the streets or driveway, parking attendants as requested by Staff will be present. (Amended by CUP#26-0002) 23. Use of a public address system shall be limited to the permitted horse shows and for other special events with prior City Council approval and used in such a manner as not to be a nuisance to the adjacent property owners. (Amended by Planning Commission January 9th, 1985) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 24. Any, and all, changes to the existing grading and drainage plan shall first be approved by the Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium between November 1 and April 1 except with prior approval from the City Engineer. No grading shall take place within ten feet of any property line. (CUP #11-95) Please refer to the Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein. If you believe that these conditions impose any fees, dedications, reservation or other exactions under the California Government Code EXHIBIT B for RESOLUTION 70-26 6 | P a g e Section 66000, you are hereby notified that these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and/or a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest such fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.