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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/1976 (2)t PLANNING COMMISSION v Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 11, 1976 Reel 53, Tr. I, Side II, 228 to End, Side I, Tr. II, 001 to 050 Chairman Hahn called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:54 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Chairman Hahn, Commissioners Carico, Rydell, Stewart and Young. Absent: Commissioners Perkins and Schick. Also present: Kenneth R. Pastrof, Town Planner; Alexander D. Russell, Town Engineer; Ethel Hopkins, Secretary. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of Minutes of July 28th Meeting Chairman Hahn removed the Minutes of the July 28th Planning Commission Meeting from the Consent Calendar in order to make the following corrections: 1. On page two, the top line should read 'Pinewood Private School' instead of "Pinewood School of Los Altos." 2. On page two, the phrase 'between Altadena Drive and Fremont Road' should be added to the end of the sentence. 3. On page three, second paragraph, "Class II pathway" should be changed to read 'Type IIA pathway'. 4. On page three, last sentence in the last paragraph on the page, after "He assured..." insert 'the schedule of athletic events for Pinewood School and for public organizations could be worked out.' 5. On page four, under comments by Mr. Riches, second paragraph, add to the end of the sentence the phrase 'bordering the Anderson property.' 6. On the last three motions at the bottom of page four these corrections should be made: Third motion from the bottom should read: 'It was moved by Commissioner Perkins and seconded by Commissioner Hahn to add as Condition lb: Without limitation.... (motion remains same except insert 'Drive' after "Ortega"). Next motion down from third motion, second line of motion should read "...as Condition 16 that: School authorities..." Last motion on page, second line, insert '17' after "Condition". Corrections to the Minutes of July 28, 1976: (Continued) 7. Page five, in the two motions at the top of the page, change "Pinewood School of Los Altos" to 'Pinewood Private School.' MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Rydell and seconded by Chairman Hahn to accept the Minutes of July 28 as amended by the Planning Commission Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Rydell, Young and Chairman Hahn Abstain: Commissioners Carico and Stewart PUBLIC HEARING: 1. LANDS OF ROSSI, Summerhill Road and E1 Monte Avenue, File #TM2037-76, Dexter 5. l5igren, Engineer; Request for Recommendation of Approval of Tentative Map. Town Planner Ken Pastrof reviewed pertinent information on the Rossi property. The applicant is proposing subdivision of thirteen plus acres into eiqht building sites, five of which would be served from a private road built to Town standards (Nicole Lane), and three of which would be served by a common driveway easement and driveway coming from Summerhill Avenue. At the time of the Subdivision Committee meeting, the applicant asked that Nicole Lane, the private road, not be offered for dedication as a public road. Mr. Rossi wishes to construct gates across the entrances to both the private road and private driveway, as the Oak Creek Condo- miniums have done across the road in Los Altos. There was further elaboration by Mr. Pastrof on the engineering of Nicole Lane, with Mr. Pastrof stating that engineering improvements such as improved line - of sight and improved turn -around areas were being worked out between the Town Engineer and the applicant. The applicant is protesting Condition #6 which would require a path being built all the way up Nicole and taken down the properties rTweln Lots 5 and 6, terminating in the Catholic school area. All foundations would gl"�7 be Type II hillside foundations, with the exception of Mr. Rossi's which is Type I. ,Nin" Mr. Pastrof noted several specific requests, notably Chief Farwell's request for hydrant improvements on the property, and the City Engineer's request for an in - lieu fees for the property's pathways. Mr. Pastrof called attention to the specific requests in the conditions listed on the Staff report, and elaborated on the areas he was discussing with maps and other overhead projections of the areas under discussion. Planning Commissioners asked questions of Staff and voiced concerns on specific requests. Commissioner Carico wanted an explanation on the requests for deletions in some of the fees on Condition 19a and b. Mr. Pastrof stated that this request for deletion of $200.00 for storm drainage and $99.56 for Park and Recreation In -Lieu fees represented fees already paid under the building site approval request for the original house on the parcel. Commissioner Carico expressed her concern over pro- viding a good and adequate path down Summerhill and along El Monte Avenue, but noted (4W she was well aware of the problems of security and disapproval of the path by citizens. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - August 11, 1976 4 Page Two Corrections to the Minutes of July 28, 1976: (Continued) 7. Page five, in the two motions at the top of the page, change "Pinewood School of Los Altos" to 'Pinewood Private School.' MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Rydell and seconded by Chairman Hahn to accept the Minutes of July 28 as amended by the Planning Commission Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Rydell, Young and Chairman Hahn Abstain: Commissioners Carico and Stewart PUBLIC HEARING: 1. LANDS OF ROSSI, Summerhill Road and E1 Monte Avenue, File #TM2037-76, Dexter 5. l5igren, Engineer; Request for Recommendation of Approval of Tentative Map. Town Planner Ken Pastrof reviewed pertinent information on the Rossi property. The applicant is proposing subdivision of thirteen plus acres into eiqht building sites, five of which would be served from a private road built to Town standards (Nicole Lane), and three of which would be served by a common driveway easement and driveway coming from Summerhill Avenue. At the time of the Subdivision Committee meeting, the applicant asked that Nicole Lane, the private road, not be offered for dedication as a public road. Mr. Rossi wishes to construct gates across the entrances to both the private road and private driveway, as the Oak Creek Condo- miniums have done across the road in Los Altos. There was further elaboration by Mr. Pastrof on the engineering of Nicole Lane, with Mr. Pastrof stating that engineering improvements such as improved line - of sight and improved turn -around areas were being worked out between the Town Engineer and the applicant. The applicant is protesting Condition #6 which would require a path being built all the way up Nicole and taken down the properties rTweln Lots 5 and 6, terminating in the Catholic school area. All foundations would gl"�7 be Type II hillside foundations, with the exception of Mr. Rossi's which is Type I. ,Nin" Mr. Pastrof noted several specific requests, notably Chief Farwell's request for hydrant improvements on the property, and the City Engineer's request for an in - lieu fees for the property's pathways. Mr. Pastrof called attention to the specific requests in the conditions listed on the Staff report, and elaborated on the areas he was discussing with maps and other overhead projections of the areas under discussion. Planning Commissioners asked questions of Staff and voiced concerns on specific requests. Commissioner Carico wanted an explanation on the requests for deletions in some of the fees on Condition 19a and b. Mr. Pastrof stated that this request for deletion of $200.00 for storm drainage and $99.56 for Park and Recreation In -Lieu fees represented fees already paid under the building site approval request for the original house on the parcel. Commissioner Carico expressed her concern over pro- viding a good and adequate path down Summerhill and along El Monte Avenue, but noted (4W she was well aware of the problems of security and disapproval of the path by citizens. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - August 11, 1976 Page Three fir^ PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) 1. LANDS OF ROSSI: (Continued) Commissioner Young voiced particular concern over the term "homeowner's association," noting that the development under consideration was being compared to the Oak Creek Condominium development in Los Altos. He stated that if the Rossi development is in fact a condominium development, lengthy report would have to be filed with the State,detailing who would own thea common area, who would maintain the private road, and who would own and operate the private gates. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Pastrof suggested deleting the term "home- owner's association" and using the term "legal mechanism" instead, leaving the specific form of the agreement to be worked out between the City Attorney and the applicant. Another suggestion was put forward by City Engineer Russell. It was to solve the joint ownership problem by having Lots 3,4,5,6 and 7 go to the center line of the road and grant easements to each other for the private road, calling the agreement of joint ownership a private road agreement. Chairman Hahn con- cluded the discussion on this matter by stating that he felt it was not Mr. Rossi's intent to have a condominium development. Chairman Hahn expressed his concern on the path on Summerhill Avenue for pedestrians and equestrians, noting that thirty feet might not give adequate space for safety. Mr. Pastrof referred Chairman Hahn to the applicant's engineer, and thereafter 4W Chairman opened the public hearing. Dexter D. Ahl ren 20320 Hi 'M 9 Boulder creeK, btvII en rneer .u, .,� a resse a omntss on wtt an assurance t at a propose eve opment was not a condominium development. The only reason reference was made to a condominium development was to assure a way to work out the agreement for maintenance on the private road and private driveway. Mr. Ahlgren stated that he was puzzled by the pathway request along E1 Monte Avenue; he did not understand why they would seek to improve the path there, since he felt it was already in ultimate condition. He reiterated his objections to the path down the proposed Nicole Land and to Lots 5 and 6 of the development, noting not only his objections but also those of the residents in the area. Mr. Ahlgren stated that proposed grading along SeIn-Lieu um erhillAvenuewuldprovide fees an adequate dRoad pathway. Mr. Ahlgren asked, finally, were for, since E1 Monte is already improved. Mr. Russell answered Mr. Ahlgren's last question, statinq that the Road In -Lieu fee was a standard charge where road improvements have been paid for by others such as gas and in -lieu fees from other subdivisions. It is used for road main- tenance. Commissioner Young wanted to know the specifications for Nicole Lane, and Mr. Russell stated that these specifications were the standard ones for public roads. There were no more private road standards for the Town. Mr. Pastrof noted that all improvements to the subdivision would be done in accordance with the improvements chapter of the new Subdivision Ordinance. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - August 11, 1976 4 Page Four PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) 1. LANDS OF ROSSI: (Continued) Ms. Bets Fiksdal Chairwoman Pathw Committee addressed the Commission with er concern or a ree pa ways reques e e noted her concern for the path- way on Summerhill since the County put in a paved bicycle path. The County had done a terrible job, slicing the bank almost vertically and causing it to erode onto the area the Pathway Committee had intended to use for pathway. She stated that there were really three sections to this path, the bicycle path, and the pedestrian equestrian path, that it was a very busy area, and there was a real need to provide protection for people using the area. it..Fiksdal noted her concern for the objection to the Pathway request along Nicole Lane, stating that the original request was go through Nicole Lane to gain access to the Catholic school property. This pathway request was an im- portant one since there was no way of knowing if the school property would remain school property. There was considerable discussion concerning the proposed pathway on Summerhill Ave- nue with discussion centering on whether an additional five feet should be required to provide for the problems caused by an eroding bank, and the separation of the bicycle path to provide for safety of equestrians and pedestrians. There L was discussion on the rights of residents in the new subdivision as opposed to the 4r need for providing an elevated equestrian path along Summerhill in order to separate the different kinds of paths running along Summerhill. Mrs. Ma hood 24606 Summerhill Avenue, spoke against .the pathway on Summerhill Ui a or ere on o s an o e ossi property. She noted that the path ends up in a drainage ditch, and that people coming dawn Summerhill Avenue on the proposed path end up in the Mayhood Driveway. At 9:35 P.M., Chairman called a recess. Meeting resumed at 9:40 P.M.. Commissioner Carico stated that she was aware of the problem of unwanted intrusion on private property, but that this was the only opportunity to provide a path for safe access to the Catholic school property. Mr. Bill Ma hood 24606 Summerhill Avenue spoke against the pathway on Summerhill, ca rng attent on tote security pro ems connectedwith a path going along their property line. He enumerated the vandalism that had already taken place, naming various acts such as a stable burned and the Rossi fire. He stated he was in favor of improving roadways but against improving paths or having any path along the Rossi or Mayhood property. Mr. Dexter Ahl ren En ineer stated that there is not a present need for the path- way w n ci goes to ie an s of the Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation which borders the Rossi property. Chairman Hahn closed the Public Hearing, and discussion was concluded. `, MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Carico and seconded by Chairman Hahn that the following be added to the List of Conditions as Condition #19: Should any artifacts or other materials be unearthed on said property, they shall be recovered and turned over to the Town and be designated MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - August 11, 1976 t Page Five �r PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) 1. LANDS OF ROSSI: (Continued) MOTION: the property of the Town. Motion passed with aye votes from all present. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Carico to add as Condition #20 that: All street improvements, whether designated as private or public, shall be constructed in accordance with the specifi- cations of the Town of Los Altos Hills. Motion passed by roll call vote where all present voted aye. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Carico that on Condition #14, the phrase "such as a Homeowner's Association" be deleted. Motion passed with a roll call vote where the following Commissioners voted aye: Commissioners Carico, Stewart, Young and Hahn. Commissioner Rydell voted against this motion. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Carico and seconded by Commissioner Hahn that Condition 13 should be deleted and placed instead in Condition #6. Condition #6 should read as follows: 6. Dedication of a thirty-foot (30') right-of-way easement along Summerhill Avenue the entire length of the property, approximately eight hundred sixty-two feet (862'). a) A Type IIA pathway five (5) feet wide within the thirty (30) foot right-of-way along Summerhill Avenue for the full length of the property. b) A berm shall be constructed separating the bicycle pathway from the equestrian -pedestrian pathway. c) The dedication of a five (5) foot slope control easement along the entire length of the subject property where it borders on Summer- hill Avenue. d) Improve the existing pathway along E1 Monte Avenue with rock at the time the subdivision is completed. Motion passed with aye votes from all present. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to add as Condition #21 that: The developer shall offer for dedication a ten (10)foot easement for pathway purposes along the southerly boundary lines of Lots 4, 5, and 6. Commissioner Carico and Chairman Hahn both voiced their objections to this measure before the vote was taken on it, Commissioner Carico noting that the Rossi, Mayhood and Vredenburgh this represented an intrusion of privacy on properties, and was against the wishes of the Catholic school officials. 4W Chairman Hahn noted he was against this motion because he has had some of the same kind of experience on his own property. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: Voting for the motion were Commissioners Rydell, Stewart, and Young. Chairman Hahn and Commissioner Carico voted against it. PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) 1. LANDS OF ROSSI: (Continued) MOTION: It was moved by Chairman Hahn and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to amend Condition #18 as follows: (Part a) The eight lots shall be changed to seven and the appropriate amount be $1400.00 instead of 07L00'Q0' $3f;:W. (Part b) Change eight lots to seven lots and fee to $962.47 for Park and Recreation In -Lieu fee. Change the total amount due to the appropriate total according to fee reductions made. Motion passed by roll call vote where all present voted aye. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Rydell that Condition 022 be that: Nicole Lane be included in Lot #7. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Rydell and Hahn NOES: Commissioners Carico, Stewart and Young MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young that Nicole Lane be offered for dedication as a public road. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Carico to recommend approval of Lands of Rossi, File #TM2037-76 with Conditions as amended by the Planning Commission. Motion passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Rydell, Stewart and Hahn NOES: Commissioner Young MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Carico and seconded by Chairman Hahn to file a Negative Declaration under the Environmental Quality Act for the Lands of Rossi, File #TM2037-76. Motion passed by roll call vote where all present voted aye. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Carico noted that she had read in the newspaper about Town Planner Ken Pastrof's resignation. She asked that it be made a part of the record of the Minutes that she felt the Town was losing a valuable member of the Staff. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further old or new business, Chairman Hahn adjourned the meeting at 10:45 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, ( Ethel Hopkins Secretary MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - August 11, 1976 Page Six PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) 1. LANDS OF ROSSI: (Continued) MOTION: It was moved by Chairman Hahn and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to amend Condition #18 as follows: (Part a) The eight lots shall be changed to seven and the appropriate amount be $1400.00 instead of 07L00'Q0' $3f;:W. (Part b) Change eight lots to seven lots and fee to $962.47 for Park and Recreation In -Lieu fee. Change the total amount due to the appropriate total according to fee reductions made. Motion passed by roll call vote where all present voted aye. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Rydell that Condition 022 be that: Nicole Lane be included in Lot #7. Motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Rydell and Hahn NOES: Commissioners Carico, Stewart and Young MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Young that Nicole Lane be offered for dedication as a public road. Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Carico to recommend approval of Lands of Rossi, File #TM2037-76 with Conditions as amended by the Planning Commission. Motion passed with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Rydell, Stewart and Hahn NOES: Commissioner Young MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Carico and seconded by Chairman Hahn to file a Negative Declaration under the Environmental Quality Act for the Lands of Rossi, File #TM2037-76. Motion passed by roll call vote where all present voted aye. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Carico noted that she had read in the newspaper about Town Planner Ken Pastrof's resignation. She asked that it be made a part of the record of the Minutes that she felt the Town was losing a valuable member of the Staff. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further old or new business, Chairman Hahn adjourned the meeting at 10:45 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, ( Ethel Hopkins Secretary