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PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
January 13, 1969
Chairman W. F. Minckley called the meeting to order at 7:48 P. M. at the
Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following
members answered roll call: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Magleby, Perkins,
Weisbart, Chairman Minckley. Absent: Commissioner Lachenbruch.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Leslie A. Helgesson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 9, 1968.
Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously, that
the Minutes of December 9, 1968 be approved as submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. Acting City Manager stated that the terms of Commissioners Don T. Hibner
and Arthur H. Lachenbruch expire on January 14, 1969, and that in addition,
the Council has announced the resignation of Commissioner Kay B. Magleby, who
will be taking a position in Michigan, and will create a third vacancy.
Acting Manager noted the Council will consider these appointments and/or re-
AW appointments at their next regular meeting of January 20th, and that the
terms of the present officers of Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary of
the Commission expire on January 28th and will be agended for the Planning
Commission meeting of February 10th.
Chairman Minckley expressed the appreciation of the Commission to Commissioner
Magleby for his past services on the Commission.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Chairman Perkins of the Private Road Study Committee reported that an
interim report will be available for the Study Session, January 27th.
COUNCIL REFERRALS:
1. Acting City Manager stated that the Council had requested that a revised
Tentative Map for the Parkside Subdivision be submitted, in an attempt to
obtain maximum relocation of lots from the vicinity of Moody Court to the
upper portion of the subdivision.
Acting Manager noted Mr. A. Lambert, Parkside developer, is investigating the
feasibility of obtaining two additional lots in the upper portion of the
subdivision and two large lots to be served via Moody Road, in exchange for
eliminating the present eight lots along Moody Court. Acting Manager stated
that due to the engineering work involved, Mr. Lambert has advised that a
revised Tentative Map would not be available for Commission consideration at
` this meeting.
` Acting Manager also noted that the Council had requested the Commission to
proceed with the rezoning of Byrne Park and the park corridor to Open Space
Reserve Zoning.
COUNCIL REFERRALS: Parkside Subdivision cont'd.:
Staff recommended that the Commission temporarily defer this rezoning until
the revised Tentative Map is submitted. Commission concurred.
Commission discussion ensued concerning proposed Tentative Map revisions,
with Floor participation by Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, and
Mr. D. Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road. Commission concurred that it would be
desirable for the revised Tentative Map to conform with all provisions of
slope density regulation.
VARIANCES:
1. FISH, ROBERT (V-318-69) - Request for 8' reduction in westerly and
southerly setbacks for addition to residence at 13210 E. Sunset Drive.
Staff report was presented, noting the additional construction is for the
purpose of accommodating a resident nurse, that no letters of objection have
been received, and that the adjacent owners of parcels #31 and #32 have
signed approval. Staff recommended approval due to the topographical
limitations of the property and the fact that the proposed addition would
not affect the views of the surrounding properties.
Commissioner Perkins submitted Map Committee report, noting the sharp drop
that occurs from the edge of the terrace and that the proposed location is
the most logical for an addition.
Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Stanley Y._.rkc,
applicant's engineer.
Commissioner Hibner questioned map deficiencies pertaining to contours and
Staff noted that these deficiencies were due to insufficient map filing
time, and requested this matter be discussed under Other Business later in
the Agenda. Commission concurred.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Dawson
and carried unanimously that, pursuant to Section 65-906 of the State Planning
Act, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance application
of Robert Fish (V-318-69) for an eight foot reduction in westerly setback
to twenty-two feet (221) and an eight foot (81) reduction in southerly set-
back to twenty-two feet (221) for addition to residence at 13210 E. Sunset
Drive.
BUILDING SITE APPROVALS:
1. ZEITMAN, PHIL (BSA -50-68) 1 lot, Camino Hermoso at E1 Caminito.
Staff report was presented, noting the lot is located between Ravensbury
Avenue and Camino Hermoso and fronts on E1 Caminito, which is a "paper" street
that was offered for dedication in 1931 but was not accepted. Staff noted
that abandonment proceedings were initiated in 1965 but were not carried
through. Staff further noted there was no need to accept E1 Caminito as
a through public road, since it is only needed to serve the Zeitman lot and
lot #4, Block 2, opposite E1 Caminito. Therefore, Staff recommended approval
of SSA -50-68, subject to the filing of a title report to confirm present
status of E1 Caminito and with the recommendation that a private road be
C constructed to private road standards from Camino Hermoso to the Zeitman
driveway.
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BUILDING SITE APPROVAL: Zeitman cont'd.:
Commissioner Perkins presented Map Committee report, noting the only improve-
ment difficulties with the lot appeared to be access and the disposal of
drainage runoff at the intersection of Ravensbury and E1 Caminito.
Mr. H. S. Rust, 23600 Camino Hermoso, objected to access being obtained from
Camino Hermoso, noting the following:
1) His house faces B1 Caminito; 2) his property line extends over the
property line of E1 Caminito; 3) access problems due to the present fire
hydrant location; and 4) drainage problems would be increased by road
construction from Camino Hermoso down to the Zeitman lot.
Mr. J. W. Riley, applicant's engineer, expressed the desire of the owner to
obtain access from Camino Hermoso so as to follow existing contours. Mr.
Riley stated the grade from Camino Hermoso to the Zeitman lot is approximately
10%, and the grade from Ravensbury to the Zeitman lot is approximately 15%.
Commission discussion ensued concerning access requirements, tha_ugh
vehicular traffic, and potential drainage solutions. Commission concurred
with the following:
1) that a through public road would not be desirable, and that through
vehicular traffic should be prohibited on El Caminito;
2) that a private road to Town standards should be constructed from Camino
Hermoso to the Zeitman lot along the southerly right of way;
3) that access improvement plans should be reviewed by the Commission; and
4) that path easements should be reserved for through traffic.
A Check List was prepared with the following additional conditions:
1. Parks and Open Space in lieu payment per Ordinance No. 117.
2. Dedication for 10' path along original alignment of abandoned portion of
E1 Caminito.
3. This matter is required to come before the Planning Commission at a
later date to review the following: (a) Description of the new easement;
(b) for site approval; (c) necessary requirements for abandonment of
remainder of E1 Caminito; and (d) consideration as to whether the fire
plug is to be recommended for relocation.
4. Subject to the conditions of the Motion.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by
v4eisbart, and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend to
the Council approval of the building site application of Phil 7eitman
(BSA -50-66) for a building site on E1 Caminito, with the provisions that accesc.
be to the lot over a private road, to be constructed to Town Standards along
( the alignment of E1 Caminito from Camino Hermoso to Lots #2 and #4; with the
additional provision that there he an appropriate abandonment of the balance
of E1 Caminito as it extends to Ravensbury Avenue, with the exception of
that abandonment that a trail way and appropriate utility easements be maintain.
along that alignment; and, such approval being in accordance with the Check
List.
DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps.
1. MOVER, CARL (352-69) 2 lots, 5.54 acres, Fremont Road and Campo Vista
L Lane. Engr s. Frahm, Euler & Assoc.
Staff reported the applicant had requested this matter be deferred to
February 10th to allow map revisions.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Commissioner Hibner questioned the desirability of holding Study Sessions
on the second meeting date instead of regular meetings.
Acting Manager noted that regular adjourned meetings were presently being
called for the second meeting whenever any unnecessary delay would result
from holding the application to the next regular meeting.
Commission concurred that regular adjourned meetings should continue to be
called when necessary.
2. Staff noted the present fourteen day minimum,required for filing maps
for the Planning Commission Agenda, presented time problems in regard to
obtaining map revisions and requested the Commission adopt a policy
statement requiring a minimum of 21 days filing time prior to Planning
Commission meetings.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by
Perkins and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission hereby adopt
as policy the requirement that all maps be submitted at least twenty-one
(21) days prior to Planning Commission meetings to allow adequate map review
and revisions, as required.
There being no further business, Chairman Minckley adjourned the meeting
at 9:53 P. M. to:
f NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, February 10, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town
w Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
L. DAWSON,
Secretary
Planning Commission