HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1969PLANNING COM IISSICK
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
` MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 1969
Chairman Wm. A. Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of
the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:49 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont
Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call:
Present: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Minckley, Weisbart, Chairman Perkins.
Absent: Commissioners Lachenbruch and McReynolds (arrived at 8:04 P. NO.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Walter A. Henson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 10, 1969.
Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously, that the
Minutes of November 10, 1969 be approved as submitted.
COMMUNICATIINS:
1. Memorandum from Pathway Committee Chairman re: Pathway Policies and Priorities.
Commission concurred this matter should be agended for the December 22, 1969
Study Session.
2, Mrs. Donald Spencer, President of Los Altos Hills Association, and John Porter,
Palo Alto Civic League, requested comments from the Floor be allowed following the
Joint Planning Commission Study Session in Palo Alto on December 10, 1969•
3. Miss Celeote Evans, 4187 Maybell Way, Palo Alto, opposing widening of Arastra-
dero Road into 4 lanes.
Commission reviewed agenda for the December 10 Joint Study Session and concurred that
it should be suggested to announce at the outset of the meeting that if time allows
and at the discretion of the Chairman, public discussion be allowed at the end of
the meeting.
1. Commissioner Weisbart reviewed Tree Committee projects, noting planting in the
vicinity of Little League property was being reviewed with the State Division of
Highways and Heefwood seedlings would be made available to Town residents at cost.
2. Commissioner Weisbart submitted for Commission review an excerpt from Livingston
and Mayneyreport re: Review of Plans for the Proposed Foothills Development in
Palo Alto.
3. Mrs. Millie Saviano, representing Terman PTA, urged a bike trail be provided
along Arastradero Road.
VARIANCES:
1. FELT GRA, RALPH (V-337-69) - Request for reduction in side setbacks from
30' to 161 and 13' for pool; and from 30' to 12' and 8' for pump house at
10520 Sundown Canyon Way.
Staff report was presented stating there appeared to be ample justification for
granting the variance for the pool but that the pool house could be located nearer
to the existing residence. City Manager recommended the pool house and pump
equipment be relocated to within the existing 6' redwood fence located 19' from
the property line.
MOTION, SEcoNDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Minckley
and carried unanimously, that, pursuant to section 65-906 of the State Planning
Act, the Planning Commission recommend a reduction in side setbacks from 30' to 18'
and 13' for pool and from 30' to 19' for pump house at 10520 Sundown Canyon Way,
subject to relocation of the pump house as shown on the revised map dated December
81 1969 and subject to the requirement of a soils report on the pool site.
2. HANSEN, PETER (V-338-69) - Request for reduction of side setback for tool
house of 17'2" to 12110"; and reduction of side setback for pool equipment house
of 13' to 17' at 23660 Ravensbury Avenue.
Staff report was presented noting the two buildings were constructed without a
building permit, are completed, and are located so as to fit well into the landscape.
Commission discussion ensued with Floor participation by Mr. Hansen concerning
previous construction.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Hibner and
carried unanimously, that, pursuant to Section 65-906 of the State Planning Act,
the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request of Peter Hansen (V-338-69)
for reduction of side setback for tool house from 30' to 12110"; and reduction of
side setback for pool equipment house from 30' to 17' at 23660 Ravensbury Avenue,
3. HEINRICH, M. R. (V-339-69) - Request for 12' reduction in side setback to 18'
for residence on Deer Springs Way, Parkside Estates, Unit #1, Lot #14, Tract #4657.
Staff report was presented stating the criteria for granting a variance did not
appear to be satisfied and noting the applicant could redesign the house or relocate
lot lines so as to maintain the view without the need of a variance.
Commission discussion ensued with Floor participation by Mr. Heinrich, Alan lambert,
Parkside Subdivision developer, and Mr. A. M. Lows, 11210 Hooper Lane. Mr. Iambert
presented a Tentative Map to the Commission for adjustment of lot lines for Lot #14,
Parkside Estates Unit #1 and requested Commission assistance to expedite its
consideration.
MOTION, SECQdDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hinckley moved, seconded by Weisbart
and carried unanimously, that the variahoe request of M1 R. HeLh ich (V-339-69)
be denizd.
MOPICN, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Weisbart
and carried unanimously, that the Commission set a Special Meeting for 7:15 P. M.
on Monday, December 15, 1969 to consider the Tentative Map adjusting lot lines for
4W Lot #14, Parkside Estates Unit #1.
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VARIANCES: Heinrich, M. R. cont'd
MOTION, SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Cat; iincioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner and
carried unanimously, that the Cotmu.ssion recommend that the 10 days notice required
for Tentative Maps be waived and that a conditional exception be considered to those
provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to this notice requirement.
DMSIONS OF LAND: TENTATIVE MAPS:
1. ADAMS JAMES Y. and ARENS ALBERT L. (361-69). Engr. M. W. Wolff - Relocation
of lot line atE26974 974 and26969 Fremont oad.
Staff report was presented noting no new building sites would be created by the
proposed lot line adjustment between the existing residences. Staff recommended
approval subject to a 30' dedication from the center line of Fremont Road and
dedication of a 10' path easement along the x`4ont of Parcel 2 immediately contigu-
ous to the 60' road right-of-way.
Commission discussion ensued concerning the requirement of a path easement with
Floor participation by Mrs. Saviano, Pathway Committee Chairman, and Mr. Adams
and Mr. Arens. Commission emphasized the need for updating the Master Path Plan
to insure consistency in path requirements.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and
carried unanimously,that the Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map
of James Y. Adams and Albert L. Arens (361-69) for relocation of lot line at
26974 and 26966 Fremont Road,subject to the requirement of a 30' road dedication
plus a 10' path easement along Fremont Road frontage.
RECESS: 10:03 - 10:14 P. M.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE.
Commissioner Minckley stated the General Plan Committee had reviewed the proposed
Spheres of Influence boundaries with the City of Cupertino for the southerly
boundaries of Los Altos Hills and recommended Commission support for the recommend-
ation to be presented by the Town Planner. Mr. Hinckley stated the actual Sphere
of Influence boundaries are established by the Local Agency Formation Commission
and that the Town has been requested to submit its recommendation to LAFCO at the
earliest possible date. Mr. Minckley noted that the establishment of a Sphere of
Influence boundary does not mean that the area will be annexed but it does mean
that if the area is annexed it can only be to the City whose established Sphere
of Influence boundary includes the area.
George G. Mader, Town Planner, presented a slide presentation and noted the following:
1. Four mountain ranges are visible to the south of Los Altos Hills in the following
north to south order: (a) Ewing Ridge; (b) Neary Ridge; (c) Kaiser Ridge;
(d) Montebello Ridge.
2. The Raiser Ridge and areas north of same are visible to approximately 75% of
Los Altos Hills. The Montebello Ridge, being the most southerly, is visible
to Los Altos Hills in very few locations and then for a very limited distance.
3. The areas between the various ridges are differentiated on the basis of drainage
4W and road circulation patterns.
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4W
OTHER BUSINESS: Spheres of Influence cont'd
Mr. Mader reviewed the following alternate locations for establishing Spheres of
Influence boundaries with Cupertino:
1. The City of Cupertino's proposal which would establish the Sphere of Influ=ce
line along the near proximity of the Town's southerly boundary following
property lines in that area.
2. A line following the Kaiser Ridge (southerly side of same).
3. A line following Permanente Creek which is located between Kaiser Ridge and
Montebello Ridge and is presently designated by the Town's General Plan as the
proposed Sphere of Influence boundary.
Commissioner Minckley stated the General Plan Committee suggested Alternate 2 be
recommended as the Town's official recommendation (establishing Sphere of Influence
boundary along southerly ridge of Kaiser Ridge). The General Plan Committee also
recommended the Town suggest Santa Clara implement an area study of the entire
mountain complex to determine the most desirable land use for same.
Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, presented proposed resolution to the
Commission which would place the Town on record as opposing the proposed shopping
center and residential subdivision in the vicinity of the intersection of Interstate
#280 and Foothill Expressway,on the basis of high density housing and traffic
problems generated on Interstate #280.
Commission concurred that it would be desirable for Mrs. Miller to review the
proposed resolution with Staff and present it to the City Council on December 15.
Commission discussion ensued with Floor participation by Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210
Hooper Lane and Mr. Donald Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road. The following points
were clarified during Commission discussion:
I. Establishment of Sphere of Influence boundaries with the City of Palo Alto are
proceeding in conjunction with the General Plan revisions of both Cities, and
it does not appear that the City of Palo Alto is interested in extending its
corporate boundaries.
2. The Frank Duveneck property adjacent to the south boundary of the Town is not
included in the Sphere of Influence boundary consideration of the City of
Cupertino and would be included in the Sphere of Influence determination with
Palo Alto.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and
carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend that the Town of Los
Altos Hills recommend to LAFCO that a Sphere of Influence boundary be established
along Alternate No. 2 (Kaiser Ridge) with relation to the City of Cupertino's
Sphere of Influence boundarieN subject to the consideration that the area to the
southeast of the proposed Alternate No. 2 be further reviewed by the Town of Los
Altos Hills.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner and
carried unanimously, that the Commission recommend that Santa Clara County initiate
and coordinate an area -wide study of the Mountain complex through the County
Planning Policy Committee so as to integrate the land use for the entire Foothills
area.
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OTHER BUSINESS: cont'd
2. CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR PARXSIDE SUBDIVISION.
Applicant requested this item be continued to the next meeting. Commission concurred.
3. REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME OF SCHROLL DRIVE TO MIRMII2W DRIVE.
Staff report was presented noting Laurence Dawson, owner of the private road in
question, had requested the name change and the Los Altos Fire Department had
approved the proposed name change.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner, that
the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the request to change
the name of Schroll Drive to Mirmirou Drive be approved,was carried by majority
voice vote, Commissioners Dawson and Perkins abstaining.
4. STAFF REPORT ON CABLE TV.
City Manager stated the City of Woodside is considering installation of cable TV
and that the City of Palo Alto is conducting a feasibility study on this subject.
Staff recommended that this matter be continued until reports from these communities
are available. Commission concurred.
5. Commissioner Perkins noted the desirability of Commission approving road projects
within the Town, such as Gas Tax Projects currently under construction.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting at 12:19 A.M.
to: STUDY SESSION, Wednesday, DECEMBER 10, 1969 at 7:45 P. M. in the City of Palo
Alto.
NEXT SPECIAL MEETING: Monday, December 15, 1969, at 7:15 P. M. at the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
PRISCILLA R. WEISBART
Secretary
Planning Commission
Town of Los Altos Hills
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