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Home My WebLink About11/14/1966PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF .A REGUt:R MEETING November 14, 1965 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order Monday, November 14, 1966 by Chairman Don T� Hibner, at 7:47 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Frenont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. ROLL G.LL: PRESENT: Commissioners Benson, Minckley, Prentice, Sherlock, Chairman Hibner ABSENT: Commissioners Ashby, Hawley Mayor Albert T. Henley C'-i.rman Hibner announced he had received a telephone call from Commissioner Hawley that hs absence was due to an early jury trial Tuesday, and that this was a reasonable excuse and should be so noted in the Minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 24, 1966. Correction: P. 2, Corney, Edward (V-269-66), RECOMMENDATION, omit duplication "Vote: Passed Unanimously". f ACTION: That the Minutes of October 24, 1966 be approved as corrected. MOTION: Prentice; SECOND: Minckley VOTE: Passed unanimously. 1. Copies of two letters dated October 2-1, 1966 from the Los Altos Hills Association to City Council and Mrs. Jaleen Holm, 11409 Churton, Los Altos, stating their reasons for opposing the possible building of a theater to house the King Dodo Playhouse, were read by Chairman Hibner. Mrs. R. L, Jones, President of the Association, stated the letters served only to notify the Planning Commission of the Association's actions in this matter. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Joint Meeting of Los .Altos and Los .altos Hills Planning Commissions. Commissioner Benson advised that 1:r. H. Riddle, Planning Director of Los Altos, has suggested a joint meeting of the Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Planning Commissions to get acquainted and discuss mutual problems. Such a meeting had been held with the Mountain View Planning Commission and was roost successful. Mr. Riddle has suggested a date of Wednesday, December 7, 1966 at Pieracci's Restaurant, Los Altos, and will con_fir,,, this by letter. This date was agreeable to the Planning Commissioners present. COUNCIL REFBRRA1-S: 1. Champagne Heights Unit 12 -- Deferred until end of regular Agenda. VARIANCES: kw 1. McClenning, Lowell G. (V-282-66) - :aquest for Reduction in Setback Requixenent for Construction of Residence. Property is ionated at 26932 Almaden Court (Lot 7, Tract #4116, Champagne Heights Unit #1). Mr. kcClenning has requested a reduction of setback to twenty feet (201) to eliminate the necessity of removing two to four large oaks and that there would be no infringement of ad `.acont view or building locations due to this variance. There were no objections from surrounding neighbors. In reviewing the plot 'olan during the Map Committee Meeting, Commissioner Minckley was of the opinion it was possible to rotate the house slightly so that it would not be necessary to remove the oaks and still observe the 30' setback. This rotation would also appear to alleviate a possible drainage problem frog the garage to the house, allow the least amount of cut and less disturbance of the lay 01 the land. Mr. mcClenning stated, that the entry way to the lot is only 3S' wide at this point and in rotating lVe house away from the drivoway entrance, it would place the house in an undesirable position, facing down hill into the adjacent lot. Commissioner Hibner pointed out there A a logical building site in the center of the adjacent lot and that it was obvious that The adjacc-at owner would built some distance from the property line. RECOt tviENDATION : That the request of Lowell G. NtcClenning (V-272-66) for reduction of setback requirement to 20' for new residence be enproved, ns submitted. MOTION: Henson Motien failed for lack of a Soccrd. Commissioner Prentice abstained from the voting. Mr. McClenning requested approval of the variance stating that unless the lot is placed on the hill thorn will not be room for the septic installation. Following discussion, Commissioners Sherlock and Henson favored approving the variance since thorn were no objections from neighbors, that 10' was a reasonable variance and that any possibility to ovoid cutting trews should be considered. 63C0I'4i , .NDATION : That the request of Lowell G. McClenning (V-272-56) for reduction of setback requirement to twenty feet (201) for new residence be approved, as subA tted. MOTION: Henson; SECOND: Sherlock law !,CLL C,LL: AYES: Benson, minckley, Sherlock, Chairman Hibrer NOES: None WSTAINBD: Prentice; ABSPNT: -shby, Hawley -2- VARIANCES (Cont'd.): '_Lis _3AIT: 2. Ferrari__7erald (UP -271-56) - Request for installation o secondary kW living quarters in existing bui-.ding, including kitch- L Comiaissiener Prentice, architect for :^ir. Ferrari, absented himself from; the discussion and voting. Property, 11I- acres, is located at 25791 Moody Road. Pdr. Ferrari has requested approval of the installation of living quarters for immediate family and elderly relatives and that the only construction will be in the interior of the garage. Chairman Hibner read Section VII, 7:120, Secondary O%vellings, of Ordinance "o. 70, which permits the above use. Cocnuissionar b'':inc!cley commente3 on the V setback from the westerly property line for garage and Commission noted it was a non -conforming s'tructirc exi=ting b^fora the incorporation of the Town. However, further discussion brought out is- ^.t a super -structure was added several years ago, and, for the protection of N -Y. Ferrari, Commissioner hiinckley questioned whether them was a possible violation in ,dding to the acn-conforming structure since no variance was on file, and whether it should be approved at this time. Chairman Hibner stated it would not apply to this request. �..,CON4 iE17Diu'I6't! That the rCqu s t of Gerald Ferrari (UP -271-55) for installat=.on of secondary living quarters, including Icitchen, in existing garage be approved. "iOTIOtI. ! in c!a ey; .,3CC'ID. 3�'r.son ROLL C,,! -L: A`lES: 3ensoa, mined.: y, Sherlock, Chairman Hibner NO:_S: Done ABST,-r-D1EC:'rcr, tine A352NT: Ashby, Hawlcy COUNCIL Ru7E3Rf.L: Champagne Heights,Unit #2, A'o,,cal of Planning Commission Requi.remcnts Chairran Hibner read Council PAinutes of Novciaber 7th referring above matter to the COmmis6iOn and paraphrased !ir. A. La.�bort-s letter dated October 25, 1955. Chairman Hibner commented on the instructions received from the Council. Mayor Henley and Councilman Davey indicated the wording of the Motion did not convey the Council's true weaning, which was to ask the Planninq Commission for thnir help and assistance toward arriving at a solution. Co�.mission accepted the referral is a study. Chairman Hibner explained that since the terrain of Unit #2 is extre ely difficult and in view of the objections frcm the Fire Chief to the proposal, the Comnissicn believed there was a better way to do this, resulting in Commissioner ,iincklcy"s plan. :',t no ti:e did they wish to vacilate Or delay the subdivider. Co-.,raissioner minckley indicated that his plan was a nessali ze: outline of what the Commission felt was a prover solution to an arta davelopxicnt pian and that it was not a precise plan requiring reloc. 'lion or adjustment of lots, since this was within the jurisdiction of ai engineer. -3- COUNCIL ._._-i, 3'L: Cha�pacne Heights Unit er-2 (cont'd/) mgr. !ach sh ia: stated Commissioner Ainckley's plan could be worked out and ub"i r 3 a detailed -rofr a and new lot layout, showing grades of 12;0 and 1 ', with fill and cut restricted to S', and bearing out his statement the plan was feasible with these modifications. Councilman Davey commented as to why she reluctantly voted on the Council reforral, out still believes that Commissioner Minekley's plan is the 'gest solution., as borne out by the 3ngi'near's figures, if a new map is preparad. Chairman Hibner pointed out there axe two alternatives: 1) Follow the directive of the City Council and try to work out an acceptable map on the. basis of thea double bulb cul-de-sac, or 2) Request a study on the modified minekley plan as plotted by Hngr. Nachtshein„ as better planning, not only for this subdivision but for subdivions to follow (assuming ;mgrs. Ho and Machtshcim modify Tentative Map P3 to Commissioner Minck.ey's plan, it would be necessary to reconcile the map to the terrain and set new stakes). Followipc review of Engr. Nachtshein profile and discussion of past action., the Flannin9 Commission concurred that alternative ,=2, the "modified Minckley ?]an" was the course to follow. Idr. Lambert, the developer, stated he was not convinced that alternative #2 is the better plan since there will be 9' 'yanks and it docs not solve the grade problem but only conforms to the Town's ordinances, and since the through road is contingent upon the development of the Lee property, he is not convinced it is K the test, interests of the Pire Chic!. ' 2. J. Soares, owner of the. property, requested the Minutes show that he has never co&SB➢tad favorably or unfavorably on the proposals and discussion and has attempted to rcnain absolutely neutral. R`,.'CO 03NDATION: That the Tentative [dap of Champagne Heights Unit #2, way 03 dated July 1956 with the through road concept, be approved in accordance with the modified Minckley «an, with the assistance of City Engineer Nachtsheii,.. M0TIOP1: Prentice; SECOND: Sherlock; WTE: Passed unanimously. ADJOURNI,F3NT: MOTION: Hinckley; SEC01'10:P-rontice, M2ETING �DJOURP',): 9:50 P. 1' , to: P7ERT REGUL[u^ iA'' E=NG: monday, ^lovemoer 2S, 1>66 at 7:45 P. 6.. at the Town Hall. RLAITNIN3 COPve1SSIOIMER AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOV. 2111: Commissioner Helen Ashby .',espectfully submitted, M 0328 BIRSON Secretary how li/14/bG-n az; Planning Comn:issioc - 4-