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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/1975 (2)PLANNING, COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Hednesday, April 9, 1975 cc: Reel 34 - Side 1, Tract 1, 595-end, Reel 34 - Side 2, Tract 2, nol-286 Acting Chairman William Perkins called the regular meeting of the Planninq Commission to order at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 2637q Fremont Road: A. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Bravn, Carico, Schick, Young, Acting Chairman Perkins ABSENT: Commissioner Phillips STAFF: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Engineer Alec Russell, Build- ing Inspector/Planner Ken Pastrof, Planning Consultant Tom Vlasic, Deputy Clerk Norma Hislop, Planning Secretary Kate Tenney B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 26, 1975 Commissioner Carico noted that on page 3, first paraqraph, the use of her name Nice was unnecessary and asked to have the second "Carico" deleted. Commissioner Broom requested, on page 1, roll call, that the time of his arrival be noted as 7:30 pm. There being no further corrections, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of March 26, 1975 as corrected. C. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE: 1. Lands of Morgan, Lots A,B,C, Tract 360q, TH-2013-75, John Riley, Engineer City Manager Robert Crave stated that the applicant has reauested a continuance due to a possible map revision. The City Engineer suggested that the applicant be given four or five weeks for continuance. Commissioner Schick moved, seconded by Commissioner Carico, and passed unanimously by the Commission, that the Lands of Horgan be continued to the meeting of May 14, 1975. D. PUBLIC HEARING: 1.Conditional Use Permit: PLANNING C01,IPIISSION: April 9, 1975, page 2 a) Lands of Belucci, Adobe Creek Lodge, PDS Inc., CU -80n4-75 Acting Chairman Perkins noted that the first item that would be addressed was the Environmental Impact Report. He also clarified to the Commission that acceptance of the final EIR signifies the Commissions belief that the EIR reflects the significant impact associated with the revised application submitted to the Commission, and that whether or not the Commission agrees with the final EIR, it is the document that further discussion will be based on. Commissioner Brown made a point of order, stating he would like to make a motion after Staff presentation. At this time Mr. Vlasic noted that according to the Torras procedure, the question should be raised whether it is the desire of the Com- mission to re -open the Public Hearing on this matter, as according to Town guidelines, before action is taken on a final EIR, re -noticing must take place. Mr. Vlasic suggested that the Commission re -open Public Hearings on both the final EIR and the Conditional Use Permit application, giving Town residents an opportunity for comments on this matter. He suggested a 30 day period be given for noticing and subsequent comments. C-A-Cissicncr Brown moved, snconded '^ Cennissiccer Schick, '.rd carried unenin-usly, that tie City Cler': 'm directed to post the final EIR, ea.11inq for comments and that this natt-.r be ag^ndaad to the ,a_eting of .lay 14, 1975. Co-missioner Caric^ mov^d, secrnded by Cormissioner Yeunn and corrin inaninously, to agenda the Conditional Use Permit application, NCU- 8004-75 to the meeting of May 14, 1975. Commissioner Brown moved, seconded by Commissioner Carico, and carried unanimously, that the mitigating measures proposed in the final EIR and any other mitigating measures, will be studied by Town Staff and reported to the Commission at the meeting of "lay 14, 1975. Before Planning Consultant Tom Vlasic gave the Commission his formal presentation, he clarified the significance of an EIR by reading Section 15012 from the Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, which stated the EIR process was intended to help public decision making organizations to determine if (1) a project may have a significant effect on the environment, (2) examine and institute methods to reduce adverse impacts and (3) to consider alternatives to the project as proposed. Mr. Vlasic indicated in his formal presentation on the EIR , the departures from the draft EIR and the final EIR. The basic impacts for which comments were received and responded to, concerning traffic, hydrology, acoustics, sewage disposal, and tennis court lighting. 1. TRAFFIC IMPACT: PLANNING COMMISSION: April 9, 1975, page 3 As analysis on traffic in the draft EIR was not well covered, the proposed final EIR presented additional analysis on traffic perpetuated by activities of the proposed country club to alternative uses of the subject site, particularly the residential alternative. The analysis compared generated traffic volume for the proposed project vrs. hypothetical residential use. The report showed that normal and even special peak hour traffic could be accomidated on Moody Road, whereas, large company picnics would clearly create congested conditions on Moody Road. The proposed mitigating measures included provisions for automobile entrance into the Club facility during peak hours, discontinuance of large picnics and events, and measures to implement interior circulation and parking capacity. 2. HYDROLOGIC IMPACT: Comments from the Santa Clara Valley k++lter District on the draft EIR were discussed concerning the flood plain and the need for extensive back water calculation. The proposed mitigating measure would reauire the applicant to E submit calculations in support r.f the hydrologic data submitted by Public Data Services, Inc., these calculations to be verified to the satisfaction of the Santa Clara Valley Water District and the Los Altos Hills City Engineer. 3. ACOUSTIC IMPACT: Mr. Vlasic commented that the draft EIR does not provide a complete treatment of the potential impacts on neighboring residential uses of noise generated from use of country club facilities and noise generated from traffic traveling to and from the country club. As this noise has been a source of irritation to neighbors and the source of many complaints to Town Hall, the following mitigating measures were proposed. 1. Prohibit exterior amplified sound 2. Limit hours of use of swimming, tennis and food/beverage service facilities, with particular attention given to restrictions of early morning and late evening use. 3. Install extensive and relatively dense landscaping between tennis activity center and property lines to the north, northeast, and east. 4. Implement traffic control measures to restrict vehicle speed on site. 4. SEWAGE DISPOSAL IMPACT: The Santa Clara County Health Department had no objections to the material contained in the draft EIR, but did make conditions if the country club is to be a safe and sanitary facility. ` PLANNING COMMISSION: April 7, 1975, page 4 Mitigating measures are those proposed by the Santa Clara County Health Department in the Departments letter dated December 3, 1074. 5. TENNIS COURT LIGHTING IMPACT: This subject was not addressed in the draft EIR. Investigation and review of aerial photographs shows that lighted tennis courts are visible to neighboring residential property. 'litigating measures b^ to prohihit tennis court lightinn Mr. Vlasic discussed the Conditional Use Permit, noting that the applicant had submitted a new application dated April 1, lg75, and that the applicant had requested that the new application be accepted as the basic document for discussion, evaluation, and action for the proposed Conditional Use Permit. The major components of the +.pnlication, request approval of a CUP to make use of the property as follows; 1. Operate a non-profit swimming and tennis club on 81.74 acres of the subject site to be known as Los Altos Hills Country Club. This club to be used "To provide for the management, maintenance, nrotection, preservation and development of Los Altos Hills Country Club, C including its surroundings and environment and to promote the health, 4/ safety and welfare of its members" The Club will be limited to a maximum membership of 1,nnO families. Approximately 26 acres will be used for intensive club use and approximately 64 acres will be maintained as permanent open space to be used for passive recreation(hiking and horseback riding). 1 acre will be granted to the Town of Los Altos Hills as an ease- ment for public pathway purposes. 2. One acre will be subdivided to be used for private residential purposes. (this will require approval of a subdivision application by the Town of Los Altos Hills) Mr. Vlasic then described the different activities of the proposed country club; parking facilities, vehicular entrances to club facilities and the intended use of said facility. The presentation ended with a slide show designed to aquaint the Commission with the areas referred to in the CUP application. D. NEN BUSINESS: Commissioner Schick brought up the question of a time limit for Planning Commission meeting adjournment, noting that the City Council has adoD- �„ ted an adjournment time of 11:30 pm. Commissioner Schick moved, seconded by Commissioner Young, that the Commission adjourn its meetings at 11:00 pm, unless extended by a 70% vote. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: PLA14I4ING CONiIISSION: April 9, 1975, page 5 AYES: Commissioners Brotan, Schick, Carico, Young, Vice -Chairman Perkins NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Phillips Vice -Chairman Perkins suggested that elections for Chairman be held at the first meeting in Nay,(May 14, 1975) and that Staff have available all materials needed for the election. Vice -Chairman Perkins discussed City Attorney Frank Gillio's letter, from a previous meeting, regarding State Law requirements for EIR. Hr. Vlasic discussed the California Environmental Quality Act requirements and noted that the Environmental Impact Report for the original General Plan was in compliance. Vice -Chairman Perkins said the opinion submitted by Citv Attorney Frank Gillio,regarding EIR requirements,indicated that no further action was necessary. There being no further business, the Commission adjourned at ln:ln pm to their next regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 1975. Respectfully submitted, Kate Tenney Planning Secretary