HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/1981PLANNING COMMISSION
Town of Los Altos Hills
` 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 11, 1981
Reel 91, Side II, Tract II, 297 -End; Side I, Tract I, 000 -
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman van Tamelen
at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch,Stewart,
vanTamelen
Absent: Commissioner Rydell (excused absence)
Also Present: Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie Penfold
( B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Minutes of January 28, 1981 were removed from the Consent Calendar and
placed on the Agenda under "Old Business", for discussion by Commissioners.
C. REPORT FROM VARIANCE AND PERMIT COMMISSION: Commissioner Kuranoff reported
that the variance request for an encroachment into .the rear yard setback
for the Lands of Ramirez, was denied without prejudice.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Lands of Abrahams, File NTM 15-80, Natoma Road, Dexter D. Ahlgren, Engineer,
Acceptance for filing Tenatitve Map and Request for Recommendation of
Approval for Tentative Map and Negative Declaration,
Ms. Webb, referred to Mr. Carlson's staff report dated February 4, 1981,
she indicated that the applicant was before the Commission in September to request
Conditional Exception for three (3) lots, the request was denied. The
applicant is now asking for two lots. Items peculiar to this subdivision
are: 1) Private Road Name; 2) Right of Way Dedication; 3) Paths, as stated
in the February 4, 1981 staff report.
Commissioners discussed with Ms. Webb the following: existing wells and house,
right of way and cul-de-sac bulb, fence height limit, and the private road
name.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Carl Munsey, 2557 Dumbarton Drive, San Jose, noted that the name of
the private road, "Simons Lane" meetswith applicants approval, a fence
requirement on Natoma and possibly along the private road would be agreed
` to by the applicant, the only concern is with the private road path.
Mrs. Mary Stutz, Pathway Committee, indicated that at the time of the Site
Approval for the Lands of Abrahams, File NSA 3-80, the pathway committee
was told they could ask for the pathway up to the end of the cul-de-sac
at the time of Tentative Map. This path would be only for pedestrian access.
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Lands of Abrahams (continued)
This path would be primarily for the use of the property owners on the
cul-de-sac.
The Public Hearing was then closed, and Commissioners began discussion on
the Conditions.
It was passed by consensus to add Condition 4.B.to read as follows:
CONDITION 4.B. The existing well on Lot 2, shall be sealed in accordance
with the Santa Clara Valley Water District Standards.
It was passed by consensus to add Condition S.C.to read as follows:
CONDITION S.C. Paths shall be separated from paved roadway by six feet (61)
or more wherever topography allows.
It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 6.A, as follows:
CONDITION 6.A. The owner shall improve the private road to Town Standards
with the exception of berms or curbs, with the approval of the City Engineer.
It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 7.B. as follows:
CONDITION 7.8. The owner shall execute a road maintenance agreement for the
private turd, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Conditions 7.C. and 7.D. were added by consensus to read as follows:
CONDITION 7.C. All existing structures shall be removed from setback lines
prior to Final Inspection of residences for either lot.
CONDITION 7.D. Fences located on the Natoma Road and Private Road right of way
lines are subject to the following height limits:
1) three feet (31) for fences composed of more than 50% opaque material
(when viewed perpendicular to the fence)
2) four and one half feet (41z1) for fences composed of not more than 50%
opaque materials. �j v&fS'
The maximum height of the fence increases with distance from the 4Q4 -----
14 a at the rate of one foot (11) of height for each ten feet (10') of
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case may a fence exceed a height of six feet (61) between
the exeuca;e and the structural setback lime.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff
and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl to approve the Negative Declaration for
the Lands of Abrahams, File STM 15-80.
MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff and
seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Tentative Map for the Lands of
Abrahams, File NTM I5-80, with Conditions of Approval as amended.
E. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Proposed Secondary Dwelling Ordinance
Commissioners discussed the proposed ordinance and made minor changes.
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Old Business: (continued)
Commissioner vanTamelen felt the purpose statement needed further clarification,
and will return with changes at the next Planning Commission meeting.
It was passed by Consensus to continue this item for a workshop meeting.
2) Minutes of January 28, 1981: The minutes were amended as follows:
On page four, under the Lands of Los Altos Hills:
I MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart
and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl to report to the City Council that the
acquisition of the Palo Alto School Site located adjacent to Page Mill Road,
opposite Page Mill Road/Alexis Drive/Paseo Del Roble intersection, conforms
' with the General Plan, provided the use entails a twenty (20) lot subdivision,
with the purpose of subdivision for single family residential lots in the
development that is sensative to the area, which has at least twenty-five (25)
acres of conservation easements and open space preservation easements distributed
' amongst the twenty (20) lots of the subdivision.
3) Minutes of January 28, 1981: Lands of Oskay, page three, first paragraph,
' second sentance was amended as follows: Commissioners felt it woppld be
necessary for Mr. Oskay to implement a landscape plan 4e approval by the
Planning Commission prior to approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Stewart reported that he and Ms. Webb met with Mr. Oskay to
review the Conditional Use Permit and the landscaping needed to be accomplished.
Commissioners received a letter dated February 3, 1981, to Mf. Oskay, from
Ms. Webb and Mr. Stewart, indicating to Mr. Oskay the items in particular
that needed to be completed prior to approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Oskay was given ninety (90) days to comply.
4) Palo Alto Specific Plan: Commissioners discussed this subject and felt it
is now time to act on this matter. After a brief discussion, it was
decided that Commissioner van Tamelen would contact Mr. Joe Seiger, (the
head of the citizens committee), and report back to the Commission as soon
as possible.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Commissioners discussed the lack of a sufficient horse trail on Arastradero
Road, Ms. Webb was informed to check this situation with Mr. Carlson when
he returned from his vacation.
2) Possible Workshop Meeting for February 25, 1981: Commissioners discussed
the possibility of holding a workshop meeting at the next Planning Commission
meeting, to discuss standing committees and other related concerns of the
Commission.
3) Architectural Review: Commissioners felt a citizens committee was necessary
to get this subject going, the following commissioners will also serve on
the committee: Commissioners Kuranoff, Rydell and vanTamelen.
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie Penfold
Engineering/Planning Secretary