HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/1966PLwyING COMMISSION
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T INTLT-, � 07 P_ REGUTAR P'=I, G
4nril 25, 1966
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los
Altos Hills was called to order by Chairman Don T. Hibner, at 7:45
P. V. at the Town Mall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California.
ROLI. C`_LL: �-R"S 7_'2T: Commissioners Ashby, Benson, Garbett,
Frentice, Sherlock, Chairman Hibner
AB',T,;?,P: Commissioner Hawley arrived 7:50 1. F
A= -T RCV AI. 0- MINUTSS: April 11, 1966.
ACTI OTT:
^.dopt Minutes of Arril 11, 1966 as
submitted.
COM'UYICATIOT73:
1. Letter dated %pril 21, 1966 from T'--rs. E. L. Ginzton, Vice -
kr Chairman of the Committee for Fathways and Open Spaces regard-
ing their concern for a path route within a 22.45 acre parcel
which will be open for bid on Tray 3rd.
At the request of the Chairman, Commissioner Garbett further
explained that Mrs. Ginzton refers to a property which lies
along the Freeway between El Monte and Magdalena on the western
side an''' in the event it is sold for subdivision, the Committee
feels this would provide an important link for hiking andriding
trails without crossing the Freeway and other traffic. if there
is no subdivision, there is the alternative of the Town purchas-
ing a trail approximately 12' in width. It was the very strong
recommendation of the Pathways Committee that there be a path in
this area.
Comxissioner Hawley arrived at 7:50 L. N.
The City Planager retorted there have been numerous contacts on
this rroperty since the bid specification: state the mos 11tos
'.tills Planning Department must be contacted to determine the per-
mitted uses for this rarcel and such: prospective bidders have
been so advised that a path will be required .for the full length
of the property.
In the absence of Mrs. Ginzton, Commissioner Garbett will keep
in close touch with the results of the bidding. In the event
the purchase of land for a trail would be necessary, Chairman
Hibner suggestedit would be opportune to discuss this matter
when I'1r. Nestor Barrett presents his narks plan within the next
30 days.
COMMUNICATION" (Cont'd.):
2. P:r. and Ere. Donald A. Miller, 130'76 Vista Del Valle Court, and
Nr. and Sirs. John S. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista Del. Valle Court,
dated .Lpril 22, 1966, inquiring about the grading on a lot
fronting on Elena, located between La T7arranca and De-r 'ulch.
Since this was not an item of the Agenda, letter was deferred
to end of Agenda.
COStiSITE :0325:
1. Trails Committee - Commissioner Garbett.
(a) It is expected. that a rreliminarv_ revised proposal for the
'rails and Master Fath clan will be ready for review at the
next planning Commission meetinT. I£ the revisions are worth-
while, such changes can be made on the plan and copies prepared
for public hearings.
(b) Commissioner Garbett reported on the meeting of '.rril 21, 1966
before the State Hishway Commission at Sacramento on the attempt
to get a through road for bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians
through the Tage Mill Road overerossing without having to cross
the ramps at the Freeway.
It was an impressive Joint effort on the part of all jurisdictions,
spearheaded by Councilman Enid Pearson of Talo !,Ito, with a
presentation of a prepared booklet, with drawings, and attended
by Commissioner Garbett (who gave the general position and
philosophy of trails for the Town o£ ,.as P.ltos Hills), Santa
Clara County I7anning Director, Director of the Palo i',Ito Tlanning
Department, and the talo Alto Unified School District. Two
State Senators and two State �,esemblymen were also present and
supported their stand.
The State Highway Commission did not take action because it was
not prepared to give a firm cost estimate of the Pctoils and
requested time to consider this matter carefully since, if
approved, it would set a precedent throughout the State; there-
fore, it will be some weeks before a. final ruling; is obtained.
Councilman learson will take steps to see this ratter does not lag.
Chairman Hipper thanker' Comlissioner ,arbett and commended him
on the fine job he dic for the Town.
CCLTTCI' ""DVERR"T-S:
1. awimoi_n.� Tool Fencin-Requirem=nt.
2. R�u_b £or De-annexation - 11aynard `1. Stevenson.
Chairman Hibner requested the City S`anager to provide the
Commission with copies of all pertinent '_et'ters and_ to schedule
the items for the May Stn meeting.
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( _T Tqi "TG CvII'I-_S_IC1` R--FEH3.'I tC COUTTCII:
1. '',s a result of a discussion during t'ne I'.ar Comr.'.itt ee r_c oting,
Cn__irman Hibner introdcccd ar
.ni read a re`eral to the Cit.,-
Council_ requesting clarification and interpretation by the City
'attorney of Ordinance 69, Suction VI, 6:20 I) --"YJo Frivate
Roads shall be permitted to serve more than Five (5) Lots."
'Vhen a reply is received from the City !lttorr_ey, the utter
:sill kava full discussion.
7 .:Ila'<C.,a :
1. Lo=i Robert _ (V-267.-65) - Requc�st for Reduction o£ cetba k
3equirement.
Property is located at 12112 7oothi_ll Lane and the variance
requested is setback reduction to 20' from driveway casement
for garage. Ordinance No. 93, am nding Ordinance ".a. ?83
recuires a 40' setback from the private road since the original
subdivision mar grantedaccess over this casement for three
lots; however, at present only one lot (owned by Fro.
I`iche Ltti) is served by this driveway easrerrent.
Firs. L. Nicheletti, 11751 whirl r,,ue, los '.ltos, owner of
the adjacent lot to the soutt end served by this driveway
^asement, was present and objected to the variance rcnuested.
Mrs. Loney was nresent and stated they are planning a two store
house to fully utilize the lot and minimize excavation, which
will preserve the orchard, and the reduction of setback x!11
allow � 24' separation between the house and garage For access
.for fisc and, turnaround. They do not use this easement for access.
Property was inspected by the flap Committee and had no objection
to the variance.
Mrs. I'lichc Ietti withdrew her objections, upon being: assured by
Fro, Loney the garage will be comratible with the: surroundirig
struc-ures and the are- landsceued.
That the request of Robert' . Loney for reduction
of sotbacl- requirement to 20' from driveway
easement for 3arage e approved.
1"OTIOI':Frenti cc; S3CC^'D: Garbett; VOTE. Tassed uranincusly.
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VA,PIM`.= (Cont ',9
_chn<1 -'sen„ (\'-'S? r".( - Rciue.-t for tc..duction of ,Setback
kw
?e surf:rent.
PequcSL iS for --a. r -.du -l1 on of F_ubacb to one Icot (l') for
exist _ she:' it 2662^ Fur'iesira Ro =.d. "r. Mehncr we.s rresert
and la recne-ted thi rcfuction since: h• rcu11 lik.,: to ;bc
exis:,i,� structure inro on _T.;tr_ctive born aur' thu rural
et-o.-riiere, sine,: it is impractical to move the shedb<ceuse of
:. solid concrete floor. i, -h ahs. neighhors did not ob;;ct
an;' wtrc, in fzct, enth iosti.c -,,oat the rropossl.
l,=i nx Comrti sior. notad IL . Nehncr's subdivision wno rr rovet
on J^nuary 5, 1966 and as a con99.tion of arrrov I t'ne shod ras+
be torn down or renoved. TSr. 'ohner stated at the time thc� sub-
�i"virio._ •pias being co ,sd_rcd he was not thinkir2 far enoign
.head r cid not object, bur it is now cleer it would be a.r_
econo¢.ic hardshir to mov:; t.;: seed.
City Ei nager recommended Jisarproval in vioir of '1^e: structure
t �:ing so close to the nroparfy line. e,:;ver, Corrii_asion wza
divided. on this recommendation. Cemmissicner Hawl.,,y strtca
since Mr. T,ehner is his, olmn neighbor, he would be the only loser
if th, purchaser of 1�, ' fait them ,was a de,r-ci.^tion be-
causo of th(, vr:riancc; however, er-;ro VAI could only be
recomc,enda' under the condition ther's is no furthar subdivision
of lot ,,L.
Cheirnan Hibner opened the Jublic Hering. Comments were heard
from nrs. B. ,Lrd)rson, 15051 LaFaloma Hood, as to when the
shed -ould be rebuilt. Mr.. P:ehn.,r replied it would be at once.
P_s there were no furth,.r comments, the Tublic Hearing was closed.
That the request of Eugene Plodder (V-252-66) for
reduction of setback reo_uirement to one foot (1')
for shed bo approved.
Ashby; STCOND: aawley
^.I";7ns;D FOTION:
Re Pa,:5:t is approved Frith the firm ,Indcrste.nding
th?t any re-subd:Lvision of Lot "I will serve as
rodeo for the removet of t`i, etrnctura.
By: lewloy; '.CC7TTSD 7Y: Ashby
ROiT C SI,: +Y shby, Garbett, Iaw icy, Sherlock
ilenson, Frentica, Cbairman Hibner
IIIT: '"Ono
motion was cerriod to grant the variance.
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'1^.,T;_NCdS (Cent's.):
JW_S_ '�?oqucst for .eC cti ,^. < t ...acic
R7 cuire,-ont.
.;. is fo a r;duction of recuir(;mn-. u to 15' for
td cr, addition c_t ;3rL44 'P- -f£e .Road. I'rofc mss
by of Lee o.. .,
lot, Ir,,anly ^osstbl,. site is wh::^e th home aunt ^nd
.rstb I - ., a?dit _ is Ca S nrs - for th ,.ous�. _h6 re
r
, , I ne oblr,cti ons frog surr•or.n'1 in; n%i ghbors ncr Eron 9t aS'f.
Ch -i, 'ibr,r orenad t,r: Tab c i;;,ri rg, ^na ,rc:: 7,3 „,.,re
no co .sits fro-) t::^_c 'door, tri ;rin.:.s closed.
'hat 0 rr;cucst of :ili,._° �' rkor (VI 253-65)
fo- rod_ctionof setback, r ^uire7ent to fifteen
frot (15') for r sidcr:.cc addition be arrroved.
T 1: ._ostt; C I•,.,. rr,ntic,,, l0" —sed un nir)usly.
U37.''RP?I T :
1 -remc_nt-HillsCountrg Club (,r P;4 -5r`) 'equ-_st for 3r,ch -,or.
Cnairrr;n Hibner read lett:r 1[.toa' trril 1-2, 1"'.66 fro,., k of sso-°
-.nd Frs. Osc".r Bunemar_, 12655 ha Cr:.ct- Priv:;, objectin
rrorosed snack bar.
T9c r^t-rt NanaL_.cr of Chs Cl�b was uresent ani exnlainad the
snack bar has b,,en re_uestod bf, the ::crboro (e. t Trorary snack
bsr served the Club in 1`i5)) end ,gill be an addition ',c the
b sth nous s'. tha Wool site, thereby incressinc t -.-.E :a:-rvicc•s -gin
conveniences it, mcc.be;rs.
Casir -n %iibner onencccd is Tut lie Hc,.o,in7 nd asled for nm-:,ntr.
the ,il(I.ina -nd Grounds Chzir tn. for the Club .,o*?renYea. on
R'rcfeseor snn,man'a 1-ttar, ando£ the- plsns to -en, L,,11 up -
gra Club.
. '.rrjrscn, 13051 Lc Iloi,a Road, sto' in favor of the
sn:,ck '.; .:.r.
I�-.corr",� llcrr:
Th'°.t the ragaest of '�renoat Hills Co ur_try Cl. ub
(L_ -?54-66) for s^..',cY b^.r be _ri.rcv..;d.
I OTI;;rr; IwIey; 1?'D: _s,lby, v, css�, unanr.ouslf.
�. i"rofrssor froom n r�;ii creted his obj, cticns, st__.,ing 'ac h<_d no
chance for rebuttal be£or: the vote.
P/ISIO„G ^P 1.':nD: Trntctiv� -
ill , =1-01 .. lots (720-6(')
-�1 lent 32 .on�.i o
1 nr t1c,y, he s
dism� 1i°ped 2 i_�_.lf r ot"s oi- ,_inn -.nd vot4_ng.
P -P J-0 -' ' th'. livi,,ion is ss excne.nd:, o£ ^ronertL t _i -,,__n
Gsrr. hilly.., enc ^lc -r. t, sc:Lv:O thci.r rroble-S rel atiny'
to th.; existing Pool nd FeT1,r ent. It is rc-zest 3 end
bt - r_fI', t' -at ..d of uirve-✓rc_ 'il.-! in
iT'FN7:Tl:r.
Trt-t the Tcntc-.tiv r, of iiarcl�, `hi7_lis,
lots, (3%0-66) -rrxo on. t,'7at a Record
of -3urv,y be fi]9 inlie:: of -i nir 1 e'_..
r n n or;
BG1L SLI:I: Y,s: .srby, rIns - _crbatt, !rentico, � :rloc-
Chair�=.n 3ibner
p.07,:
2. h._rkr-C_ick_i.,nr 3 3 lot; (1:11-66) Ln�rrs. Film+ 'i..;,•d.
Lirl_ne.tri ck wishe-s to ere-te one building site indicctc.d ne
Lot 1. on th': Tantat tv_ "�r, ,-ince hi s c.ri!'l nal buiidin, site
was taken for Pas ire .y. Fr. P rk.-eLrick ha Prr-n[_d t��
ec=_circ- a portion of tha (sho,,n as Lot "3). I-, order
to crn£orm to the o-dinances, it is neccssary to show `h(_ I-:. --
Firkr3trick lands - ..rtes, oven trough only one builds its
is beim- c^-. `sd. �Lhc, ?^' str r will terve ant, be e. - rt of
To- I.
/.s ^ corditi.o cxcei,t;i on, it has bac requested the -c"m wsive
reourrrments of dedication ant i, -rove .erts of Farissir.= Bond
until the iiia -triol- nc' "'ec Tercels aro rurt>z� .,a^divided.
Chair—m Kibncr asked or con.,;nts fror tr.;; _Floor. Itr. B. L.
Le,e ted he di� not to mike anv dedication or improvements,
Gino wes o' -.y eccomrodetinq icr.
Oh,-cl; List v- rrel7:red. In in lira for D?thF'road
1
c!rmovn-lents cd dodi..t�ons on the we steely srd2- of T`iis-Thai
^ocd were rea=-d fog" r'ia 161.2d' frontage o£ lot "2, plus the
2C' fr.ntaFe of Lot "1. Lot "3 is to be 1esigr and not in
,rrravei b-uildi. r.� site.
LtliGGi �1'.:.1'hli.J iT Ji
Tl,�t tho :Pentntrac Pig of Cz:or e B Ki k_ntricl.
a.p}ro✓-d, subject tc '611 -
conditions of tnc Chuck List.
'C'IM: Frentia uCGPL: L(,nson `>>i'lu: c._9 un nimous__e.
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`. M'dZ.3I Q';S_^?�' I.d_D (Cont';]..;
Inyr. Lli Lsc s>>ricted r�tT `or -- ':-Ont rills show in,Y
perm tivc--= of 1) rrrt �'ill frlI outs ', .,f thy: -i,-rt of
zrr;;r, or 7) ,ah_re Lac r tiwsy caul: bo Fut on t'- ihculd,r zr.'
no c ,ent n e^-so.ry, �i-:hcr 1rcr3�e,rn; tni, cutrir'
^oss �zcbi or r ' ei [.'n el �tiv 1- hizb c -.:.t.
It m -.s notedV-sth -len w. -.s m^rked indicates loc,tion of
future r-;th (by ot2er:) En= -r. Riley exr].-rin.,d it ores hie;
unde.r.,r ^:din:= t'i t t'',; construction o` rat -hs w -,s not r: juirad -
onl.✓ .. ia: 1oce....on in enc _-vont -ath should b nesd_,d on cb_
intarnal road,
Follmrrnm discussion, - ,,as c nc, aced. that it wes the =nsa
of t'; Flanning CoTnisslen to renairc tie construction of stns
since o narrow_- r _a_,' w rdta w' ,,-Fitted for this rr son.
-'h^t th Izth .1sn fcr I .cont, Hills (315-66;
not only be a Flan but be ccnstructed. me -_
condition rf rt ., subdivi r n, in accord:an with
=
rre rl. srbmitr,,., .j.ccrt tlst ha word stare"
•a _:d "hy ot,h^:rs" h, d;;lc ted.
1 :17117. fat+Q i7y 3''CY'1 , rent i�c
?iOIIO.�.
lla .0 the path location -night 'r-ve to have some
,llowarccS because of bat --�. st be
in accorr?enca with the approvrl_ of the City
3nra_n-er.
P.P !,r'- 31) Tti: :larrle `PD ''Y: ^rUrti ce
The City S_p*ineer will d.aermin, is &airablo.
jug do _ r.^s e ;lled. VCT']: Tassod un .nimocsly.
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2. P -r c. Nill-,r -nd. pcn-i!:k.
4 rr ri,je3t of ibnsr, r1^nnine "r-issio_ Chriear,
;hr, C -n
�u_� and - lot Ir =..bion ant
.r-tet_t it h-0 rw,r b un or bulllln- s_....
^rov . , i _xd r; p(--Itt�-r bt., _ i,. ,, _ -u ct to
_r, din" rdln3nc- .,nd til"it I a1 sor _-- not C.. -
sidc= _ aabst darn,fur' ,_ , ,h .-... ttc nor c£ '-r_� lob
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.es. =11or nd ions verC r .;Wont, r,ferrl - .ir ,�t: ,
:YTsc-[:d to tr., _-_r - 3f log
vai'I_- vire �rd to th :.ov-1 or v(: ,t ,ion.
r ciairy, Con 1stI c r.itn r sutrT ari ;_rd th 7;hc
n: 1� h;r--n btTC=,- _.iv�siOn For 1a 1l',n- -�i c�
ppro :,nd it _rr.: Fa, ro I F, ird Ir„ rpt uc,,, sc c�
tau c_�'- rrrrair, it coaid -.nIo be lot
,a.. - at „o .. _.. Ca is :_„ ..^ b°ate n,._;-
_doro si-c, no of .gine - 1),
rorc i,lti 'oc';, it a n_r
rancti.�n of '-1,.nn n;n-; o;ion. --v-r, ta,:
facts di,l point out n th, rr-,din- -i.n
rc, =a t >;ii idir.n1-n r.., di£Piau t ;;iters.
_.C^ , ,7r'T,.:
h -i .at`cr b T'atnt:d t;o r l
^ t tnrn _oancil
for tho i^ c..nsider-tions
i-DsS )IY: Tr,ntice; ]LCn'D: „shhy.; 00T-1: F, acd unT T'1 s1y.
^",;ro 'ooin, no `urthcr bn�l nos,,, �h .^t-nr ... .lrncd by
Ch-irr:an Hi'oncr.
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