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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/1969PLANNING COMMISSION 4 TOWN OF LAS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 14, 1969 Chairman William A. Perkins called the meeting to order at 8:47 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Lachenbruch, McReynolds, Minckley, Weisbart, and Chairman Perkins. Absent: None. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman John M. Fowle APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 24, 1969. Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Veisbart and carried unanimously that the Minutes of March 24, 1969 be approved as submitted, pending clarification of the second paragraph on Page 3 defining "conforming use". ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Manager stated Staff requested a Special Meeting for Friday, April 18, 1969 at 5:00 P. M. to consider building site approval for the Felix Hall property on Dori Lane. Commission concurred that a quorum would be available and set the meeting at the time and date noted above. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Mrs. D. Saviano, 12620 Corte Madera Lane, Pathway Committee Vice -Chairman, presented and reviewed recommendations for by-passing the corner entering the Town at West Edith and Fremont Road. Path Committee recommended the path be installed along Adobe Creek to improve traffic safety. Commission concurred the path relocation would be desirable, noting the steep terrain existing in the area. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously, that the Commission accept the report of the Pathway Committee and refer it to Staff for their recommendations. 2. Commissioner Hibner announced the Citizens' Committee on horse regulations will meet April 23rd (Wednesday) and that a preliminary report will be submitted on April 28th. 3. Commissioner Minckley noted the Private Road Committee has scheduled two meetings and is planning accelerated action on the General Plan revision. COUNCIL REFERRALS: 1. City Manager stated the Council had requested the Commission to consider and review planning implications of abandoning a portion of Central Drive, prior to the Council Public Hearing set for said purpose on May 5th. Commission concurred a Staff report on the consequences of the abandonment procedure 3iould be submitted to the Commission prior to their next meeting, and indicated their desire to obtain legal consultation from the City Attorney and planning consultation from the Tom Planner. VARIANCES: 1. Robson, Robert W. (V-320-69) - Request for 1216" reduction in side set- back to 1716" for pool at 10723 Magdalena Road. Staff report was presented, noting the proposed pool site is logical, due to the shape of the lot and the drainfield location, as well as lower elevation of the remainder of the lot. Staff stated no objections had been received from adjacent property owners and noted a drainage problem exists on the site which should be corrected prior to pool construction. Commission discussion ensued concerning the drainage problems, with Floor participation by Mr. and Mrs. Robson. City Engineer stated the drainage problem was entirely on private property and was being brought to the Com- mission's attention for information only. Commission concurred that there was no public liability for this particular drainage problem. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Lachenbruch, that, pursuant to Section 65-906 of the State Planning Act, the Planning Commission recommend approval of the variance application of Robert W. Robson (V-320-69) for 1276" reduction in side setback to 1716" for pool at 10723 Magdalena Road, was carried by majority voice vote, Commissioner Hibner opposed. BUILDING SITE APPROVAL: 1. Currie. Gerard (BSA -51-69) 12.78 acres, O'Keefe Lane. Staff report was presented, noting one building site is requested for approval on the 12.78 acre parcel and that the Fire Department indicates there is inadequate water supply for fire protection. Staff recommended approval, subject to the following requirements: 1) A 15' pathway easement along the south and west sides of the property and a 5' path easement along the east side of the property to connect in the future to the Brendel Drive pathway. 2) That there be no implied approval of the proposed access drive, road, stable, pool, or residence. Commissioner McReynolds noted possibility of future drainage problems with the access road, due to its proposed bottom land location. Commission discussion ensued concerning path requirements, with Floor parti- cipation by Mrs. E. Ginzton, Mr. G. Currie, J. W. Riley, and D. M. Campbell, 12870 Robleda Road. The following points were clarified during Commission discussion: 1. Pathway Committee stated a 10' easement on the west side of the property would be adequate, in addition to 15' on the southerly side and 5' on the easterly side. 2. Applicant objected to paths along southerly boundary, due to his desire to use the area adjacent to the Freeway for corrals. 3. The possibility of rerouting the path along the proposed cul-de-sac was considered and it was noted that the adjacent Hall property will be considered by the Commission on Friday, April 18th. `. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Minekley and carried unanimously, that the request of Gerard Currie (BSA -51-69) for building site approval, be continued to Friday, April 18, 1969 at 5:00 P. M. -2- DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps: 1. Moyer, Carl (352-69) 2 lots, 5.54 acres, Fremont Road and Campo Vista Lane. Engrs. Frahm, Edler, & Associates. Staff report was presented noting a revised tentative map had been submitted based on Staff discussions with area property owners. Staff noted the applicant requested declaration of Lot #1 as "Not a Building Site", with no improvements required for Lot #1 at this time. Staff recommended approval, subject to the following: 1) Requirement of a 30' dedication from centerline of Fremont Road and 20' dedication from the property line along Campo Vista Lane. 2) Provision of a 5' path easement along the southerly side of Lot #2. 3) Approval of a 16' reduction in front setback for existing residence and approval of setback variance for existing water tank. Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by David Phares, applicant's engineer, and Mr. E. Lenzen, 13810 Campo Vista Lane, who stated opposition to increased development along Campo Vista Lane. Commission noted that at the present time more than five lots are not being served by Campo Vista Lane, but a potential of approximately fifteen lots could be served in the future. A Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions: 1) Lot #1 to be designated "Not A Building Site'. 2) In lieu road payment for Lot #2 frontage of Campo Vista Lane. 3) Lot #2 to be connected to sanitary sewers prior to construction of residence on Lot #1. 4) Variance request granted for 16' reduction in front setback to 24' for existing residence on Lot #2, and an appropriate reduction in front and side setbacks for existing water tank on Lot #2. Town Planner noted a separate variance application might be required in order to satisfy Zoning Ordinance requirements. Councilman Fowle requested a clarification memo from the Town Planner in regard to this matter. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map of Carl Moyer (352-69) 2 lots, subject to the conditions of the Check List. RECESS: 11:20 P. M. to 11:30 P. M. 2. Adams, Frederick T. (355-69) 3 lots, 3.09 acres, Aric Lane. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented, noting improvements and dedications for this sub- division were made in 1961 as requirements for Tract No. 2906. Staff noted the subdivision is in the Barron Creek Drainage Basin, but is below the problem area in the vicinity of Snell Lane. Staff recommended approval, subject to the requirement that the lot lines be adjusted so that Lot #3 will have a minimum net acreage of 1.00 acre, exclusive of Parcel A (tank site). ` Commission discussion ensued concerning drainage, path requirements and creation of substandard lot, with Floor participation by J. W. Riley and Mrs. E. Ginzton. -3- DIVISIONS OF LAND: Adams cont'd The following points were clarified during Commission discussion: 1) Parcel A (tank site) would be a substandard lot and, while ordinance definition is questionable, it does appear allowable to create a substandard lot that cannot be used for residential purposes. 2) Additional path requirements, including additional in lieu path fees, could be required pursuant to Ordinance No. 119. A Check List was prepared, with the following a.�itional conditions: 1) Park and Open Space in lieu payment per Ordinance No. 117. 2) A 10' path easement along northern boundary of lots #2 and #3; path easement within 25' sewer easement on eastern boundary of lot #3. 3) Adjustment in lot lines to be made so that lot #3 is at least 1.00 net acres when Parcel A is removed and made part of lot #1. 4) In lieu path payment for frontage along northern boundaries of lots #2 and #3. 5) Deletion of Note #9 shown on Tentative Map requesting the filing of a Parcel Map. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously that the Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map of Frederick T. Adams (355-69), 3 lots, subject to the conditions of the Check List. 3. Hinton, Gertrude D. M. (356-69) 2 lots, 2.40 acres, Buena Vista Drive. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented, noting conditional exceptions were requested to the following: 1) Slope density requirement; the two lots average 1.12 net acres, while the ordinance requires an average lot size of 1.32 acres. 2) More than five existing lots are served by the private Road (Buena Vista). 3) Lot #1 contains a dimension greater than 350' and subsequently :!:ray not .._�t mini;aum net acreage r_quiren®:nts. Staff also noted a 20' and 25' reduction in setback requirements would be necessary for the existing barn. Staff recommended denial, due to the fact that the special conditions re- quired by Ordinance No. 69 for granting conditional exceptions did not appear to be present. Commissioner McReynolds, Map Committee, noted the steepness of the northern boundaries of Lot #1 and the awkward shape of the lot design of Lot #1. Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by J. Riley, Mr. J. F. [6etzger, 11620 Buena Vista Drive, Mrs. R. E. McCann, 11570 Buena Vista Drive, Glen S. Taylor, 1229 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, Mr. Rizer, Central Drive, Mrs. F. Fava, 26691 Moody Road, David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road, and Mrs. Gertrude Hinton. Mrs. Hinton stated that she did not desire to see Town ordinance requirements violated and stated her support for existing slope density requirements. 40 Commission concurred that the crux of the problem was that the Town has not completed a planning solution for this area and that accelerated development study for this area of Town would be desirable. -4- to DIVISIONS OF LAND: Hinton cont'd.: MOTION, SECO14DED AND CARRIED: Commissioner McReynolds moved, seconded by Hibner, that the Commission accept the Staff recommendation and recommend denial of the Tentative Map of Gertrude D. M. Hinton (356-69) 2 lots, without prejudice, was carried by majority voice vote, Commissioner Lachenbruch abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Commissioner Perkins noted a Public Hearing on the discussion of the Citizens' report concerning Adobe Creek Lodge had been scheduled for April 28th. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting at 1:38 A. M. TO: SPECIAL MEETING: Friday, April 18, 1969 at 5:00 P. M. at Town Hall. NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday, April 28, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at Town Hall. DRL/mam 4/14/69 to -5- Respectfully submitted, PRISCILIA R. wEISBART Secretary Planning Commission Town of Los Altos Hills