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Home My WebLink About02/24/1969PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING February 24, 1969 Chairman William A. Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:46 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Lachenbruch, McReynolds, Hinckley, Weisbart, Chairman Perkins. Absent: None. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Walter A. Benson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 10, 1969. Commissioner Hinckley moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of February 10, 1969 be approved as submitted. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1, Congregation Beth Am, dated February 24, 1969, notifying Town Officials that the dedication of Temple facilities has been postponed from March 2nd to the weekend of May 2, 3, and 4, 1969, due to illness of Rabbi Akselrad. 2. Commissioner Minckley noted the Planning Policy Committee's request for Towns of the area to join with them in a cooperative study for a housing element. Staff noted the Planning Policy Committee had been advised of the Town's willingness to participate. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Commissioner Lachenbruch brought to the attention of the Commission a lake in Page Mill Estates, which appears to be the result of the grading of Liddicoat Drive and Stanford Court. City Engineer explained that at the time improvements were made, an underground concrete pipe was installed to take care of the water from the storm drain. However, fill was subsequently placed by the owner and in doing so, the underground drain pipe was apparent- ly also filled. Planning Commission noted that this was not the responsibil- ity of the Town, but that it constituted a nuisance hazard and should be policed. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. HILLCREST ESTATES NO. 3 - Revised Tentative Map (353-69) 5 lots, 5.8 acres, between Page Mill Road and Briones Way. Engrs. Hammond-Arata & Assoc. Acting City Manager read letter from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leach, 540 Ringwood Avenue, Menlo Park, owner of Lot 12, Tract #4020, adjoining the subject subdivision, requesting that the application re Hillcrest Estates No. 3 be denied. Acting Manager submitted Staff report, reviewing history of the subdivision and noting that the reason this revised map is before the Commission is that sewers have now become available via Sewer Assessment District No. 5S and Mr. Seward wishes to proceed with the remainder of the subdivision and is requesting a conditional exception to slope density regulations,since the subdivision would have been completed three years ago with the proposed lot sizes if sewers were available. OTHER BUSINESS: Hillcrest Estates No. 3 cont'd Acting Manager noted the Revised Map requests a change of access, moving Westridge Court to the northerly boundaries of the property from the original access approved along the southerly boundary. Acting Manager stated the revised access would provide for less grading and reasonable access into the adjacent North and Rhoades properties; but noted the desirability Of relocating Westridge Court entirely within the boundaries of Hillcrest Estates Subdivision to avoid further reduction in lot size for lots #33, 34 and 35 of Matadero Hills Subdivision. Town Planner noted the property exists as a residual piece and is faced with extremely difficult access problems. Town Planner stated some demon- stration should be provided as to how access to lot #16 could be provided. City Engineer reported calculations of the average slopes as follows: lot #13 - 34.1%; lot #14 - 39.9%; lot #15 - 39.7%; lot #16 - 47.3%; and lot #17 - 21.4%. Commissioners McReynolds and Dawson presented Map Committee Report emphasizing evidence of severe erosion in the immediate vicinity of the property and potential severe drainage problems, no matter how the property is developed. Acting Manager stated the City Attorney had confirmed that as a new applica- tion the Revised Tentative Map is definitely subject to the provisions of slope density and that there is no prior interest vested in the property due to previous Commission and Council approval of various maps on the property. Commission discussion ensued concerning access and application of slope density, with Floor participation by Mr. Henry Seward, and the fallowing speaking in opposition to the Revised Tentative Map: Mr. D. Patch, 27933 Briones way, P/.r. T. Morita, 27955 Briones Nay, and Mr. W. Leach. Mr. Seward stated the map had been submitted to determine the desires of the Planning Commission and adjoining property owners and that clarification had been desired since this property had been brought before the Town twelve separate times. Mr. Seward further stated he would withdraw the application and requested Commission guidance. Commissioner Lachenbruch departed at 9:05 P. M. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Dawson, that the Revised Tentative Map of Hillcrest Estates No. 3 (353-69) be returned to the applicant, Mr. Henry Seward, without prejudice; the map being totally unacceptable as presented, was carried by majority voice vote, Commissioner Lachenbruch absent and Commissioner 'weisbart abstaining. Commissioner weisbart requested the record show her abstention was due to the fact that her property is located within 500' of the subject subdivision. Commission concurred that the City Manager, City Engineer and the Tom Planner should meet with Mr. Seward prior to preparation of a map which conforms to Town Ordinances, i.e., conforms to slope density requirements, provides an updated contour map (particularly in the vicinity of lots 16 and 17), and provides more detailed information on proposed location of building sites and access to same. LM -2- [ OTHER BUSINESS cont'd.: L 2. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON WM. SPANGLE & ASSOCIATES' PROPOSAL FOR PLAI4NING STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION RE GENERAL PIAN REVISION, CIRCULATION ELEMENT, ETC. L At Chairman Perkins request, Mr. George Mader, representing William Spangle & Associates reviewed the proposal for revision of the Los Altos Hills General Plan and preparation of street standards dated February 21, 1969 (a true copy of which is attached to the record copy of the Minutes). Mr. Mader noted the following: 1) The estimated cost for the planning study would total $13,500.00. 2) Portions of the proposed study would be required in any event, i.e., State law requires a housing element be incorporated into the General Plan prior to July 1, 1969. (Commissioner Lachenbruch returned at 9:43 P. M.) Commission discussion ensued concerning content of the proposed study and implementation procedures, with Floor participation by Mr. E. A. Breyman, 13456 Wildcrest Drive, Mr. H. Seward, Councilman Benson. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission strongly recommends to the Council implementation of the William Spangle & Associates' proposal dated February 213 1969, on the following schedule: Phase I, Item 1 - (Detailed Work Program) To be started immediately this 1968-69 Fiscal Year. Phase I, Items 2 through 5 - The remaining items in Phase I to be started as soon as possible in the new Fiscal Year of 1969-70. Phases I and II - To be completed within the 1969 Calendar Year. Planning Commission concurred that all phases should be completed within a two year period. At 10:32 P. M., Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting to: STUDY SESSION: 1. Consideration of expanded Staff study on subdivision standards and procedures. 2. Recommendations for annual priorities and action on special planning studies. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, March 10, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, 2/24/69 mam- PRISCILLA R. WFISBART Secretary Planning Commission