HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/1969PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 1969
Chairman William A. Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 P. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members
answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, McReynolds,
Hinckley, Chairman Perkins. Absent: Commissioners Lachenbruch (arrived at
8:00 P. M.), Weisbart.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Deputy Mayor Walter A. Benson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 28. 1969.
Amendment: Page 2, Old Business, Public Hearing on Animal Regulations, 2nd
paragraph, after "following" add: "....points in the Staff Summary."
Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously, that
the Minutes of July 28, 1969 be approved as :.wended.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the following:
1) Frances K. Dias, Chairman, Planning and Procedures Committee of the Palo
Alto City Council..iiviting Town representatives to a meeting Wednesday,
August 20 in Palo Alto re design features of Arastradero Road.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Public Hearing: Consideration of Possible Moratorium on Development in
the Central Drive Area.
Chairman Perkins reviewed memorandum from the Town Planner dated June 9, 1969
concerning a possible moratorium on development in the area bounded by Moody
Road, Moody Court, Central Drive and Page Mill Road (NM CP Area), to allow
development of a circulation plan for the MNEP Area.
Assistant City Manager reviewed the following:
1. Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission June 23, 1969, requesting
the Council to enact necessary legislation to impose a six (6) months
moratorium on development in the MMCP Area,
2. Letter from M. G. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, dated August 11,
supporting action which would limit development in the Central Drive Area
and supporting utilization of the previous MAPS Report.
Chairman Perkins declared the Public Hearing open at 8:09 P. M. and Commission
discussion ensued concerning a possible moratorium on development, with Floor
participation by: Donald E. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, Glen Taylor, 1229
Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, Oliver Wheeler, 27650 Central Drive, David Jansson,
27440 Sherlock Road, Florence Fava, 26691 Moody Road, Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek,
13023 Vista del Valle Couxt, Lucille Robertson, realtor representing Mr. G.
Wheeler, A. M. Laws, 31210 Hooper Lane, and Mrs. Mary Steers, 11641 Buena
Vista Drive.
( POSSIBLE MORATORIUM IN MMCP AREA cont'd.:
60 The majority of those speaking from the Floor opposed a moratorium on develop-
ment in the MMCF Area and supported a planning study for the area that would
follow General Plan revisions.
Chairman Perkins closed the Public Hearing at 8:38 P. M.
Commission discussion ensued concerning an effective moratorium, time table
of a circulation plan study of the area and financing of the study. The
following points were clarified during Commission discussion:
1. The General Plan Committee recommends Phase I of the General Plan
revisions be completed prior to completion of the MMCP Area circulation plan.
Town Planner stated it would be the end of Calendar Year 1969 before the
14 CP Area circulation plan could be completed and then several months of
policy discussions would likely occur.
2. Commission concurred that it was their intent for the Council to grant
exceptions to the moratorium where such exceptions would not jeopardize
proper planning of the MMCP Area.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Dawsons
that the Commission reaffirm their Resolution as adopted June 23, 1969 re-
questing that the Council enact all necessary legislation to impose a six
(6) month moratorium on further development of the MMCP Area, with the
additional requirement that the Council reserve the right to grant exceptions
where such exceptions would not appear to jeopardize the proper planning
and development of the area, was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Hinckley, McReynolds, Chairman Perkins.
Noes: None. Abstained: lachenbruch. Absent: Weisbart.
RECESS: 9:46 - 9:51 P. M.
TENTATIVE MAPS:
RHUS RIDGE RANCHOS UNITS 2 and 3, 12 lots, 23.8 acres, Moody Road.
Engr. G. S. Nolte, Inc.
Assistant City Manager reviewed communications from Frank B. Duveneck and
Elizabeth Dana, Hidden Villa Ranch, dated August 1; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Du Hame-
12001 Rhus Ridge Road, dated July 27; C. S. French, 11927 Rhus Ridge Roads
dated July 28; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Singer, 11950 Rhus Ridge Road, dated
August 9, all supporting private road status for Peck Road, Rhus Ridge Road
and Bassett Road, due to the fire hazard and vandalism problems prevalent
in the area.
Mr. George E. Mader, Town Planner, reviewed Staff memo dated August 7, 1969,
on file at the Town Hall, reviewing the 17 conditions recommended by Staff
for approval and noting the following:
1. Slope density regulations would permit 15 lots on the 23+ gross acre
parcel and 12 lots are proposed.
2. The applicant is proposing private roads and two Conditional Exceptions
[ to the Subdivision Ordinance would be required to allow more than 5 lots to
be served by a private road and to permit a cul-de-sac in excess of 850'.
3. With the exception of Bassett Road, the proposed private roads would
have rights-of-way and paving widths equivalent to public road standards.
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TENTATIVE MAPS: RHOS RIDGE RANCHOS cont'd.:
4. Noted Health Department and Fire Department recommendations were incor-
porated in the recommended conditions of approval.
5. A land donation to the public is proposed along the Adobe Creek drainage
channel, with a brushed out horse trail to be provided within the donation.
Commissioners Dawson and McReynolds presented Map Committee Report generally
supporting Staff recommendations and questioning access at the intersection
of Moody Road and Peck Road which narrows to a 40' sight -of -way on Peck Road.
Town Planner noted the subdivision ordinance does allow a minimum 40' right-
of-way for cul-de-sacs and,that if relocated, Peck Road would run into an
existing well and existing trees.
Commission discussion ensued concerning private roads, drainage, path
requirements, emergency fire access, access to the adjacent Duveneck property
and conditions of the Check List, with Floor participation by Mrs. M.
Savi.ano, Pathway Committee Chairman, David Jansson and the following speaking
in support of the Tentative Map and in support of retaining private roads:
Mr. and Mrs. Dana, Mr. Frank B. Duveneck, Mr. John Heindahl, applicant's
engineer, Mr. Joseph R. Goodman, 11989 Rhus Ridge Road, and Mr. Walter Singer.
A Check List was prepared, containing the following 21 conditions:
1. There shall be a 10' dedication at northwest corner of Peck Road -Moody
Road for widening of Moody Road.
( 2. Adobe Creek channel to be cleared as necessary, including area outside
`, subdivision, to prevent innundation of Lot #8 subject to approval of the
Tann Engineer and Flood Control District.
3. Bassett Road should have a 40' right-of-way. Lots #5, 6, and 7 may be
required to provide additional offstreet parking.
4. Side slopes on roads shall be to Town Standard No. 1, unless present
terrain conditions dictate otherwise in the opinion of the Town Engineer,
5. The waterline across Lot #2 shall be relocated along lot lines unless
the line iszbandoned prior to road improvements.
6. All trail and path dedications to be made shall comply with Pathway
Committee recommendations dated August 7, 1969. The trail along the
easterly edge of Lot #1 shall be dedicated in a location suitable to
the Town Pathway Committee. A connecting easement shall be dedicated
between Summitwood Road and easterly side of Lot #7.
7. In -lieu payment to be made for improvement of Moody Road for full
frontage of subdivision.
8. Off -tract drainage as required by Town Engineer.
9. Trails and paths to be installed and bridge to be constructed across
Adobe Creek in the vicinity of Lots #10 and #11.
10. All residences to be served by sanitary sewers,
11. Extension of existing water main to Rhus Ridge Road and installation of
three fire hydrants at the following locations prior to construction of
homes:
A. Rhus Ridge Road between Lots #3 and #4
B. Rhus Ridge Road and Bassett Road
C. Rhus Ridge Road approx. 500 ft. east of Bassett Road
40 12. Emergency access road between Bassett Road and Summitwood Road to be
completed and maintained at all times by the residents under the terms
of the private road maintenance agreement discussed under Condition #17.
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`, 13. Deposit with Fire District the amount of $420.00 to cover fire hydrant
standby charge.
14. Culvert for Peck Road crossing of Adobe Creek to be satisfactory to the
Town Engineer and Flood Control District.
15. Dedication of land and easements along Adobe Creek to be modified if
required by Town Engineer to provide adequate space for paths and
drainage.
16. Roadway sections for Peck Road to be in accordance with Town Standards,
or as modified by Town Engineer based on soils report.
17. Private road maintenance agreement shall be submitted in form acceptable
to the City Council.
18. Ingress and egress be provided over Peck Road to the Duveneck Property
at the tract boundary.
19. Pedestrian crossing sign be installed on Peck Road at the prolongation
of Lots #4 and #5.
20. Conditional Exception approved to Section 6:20(D) of Ordinance No. 69p
allowing more than five (5) lots to be served by a private road.
21. Conditional Exception approved to Section 6:20(C) of Ordinance No. 69,
allowing a cul-de-sac length in excess of 8501.
MOTIONp SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by
Dawson and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend -
approval of the Tentative Map of Rhus Ridge Ranchos Units #2 and #3 (357-69)
12 lots. Moody Road, in accordance with the revised Check List.
4W Commission concurred remaining Agenda items should be continued to the next
meeting and, there being no further comments Chairman Perkins adjourned the
meeting at 12:20 A. M. to:
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday* August 25, 1969 at 7:45 P. M. at the
Town Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
DENNIS R. LAHR
City Clerk
Town of Los Altos Hills