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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/27/1981PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills l 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 27, 1981 Reel 92, Side II, Tract I, 207 -End; Reel 93, Side I, Tract II, 000-583 The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman vanTamelen at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Rydell vanTamelen Absent: Commissioner Stewart Also Present: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson, Assistant Planner Pat Webb, Secretary Leslie Penfold B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Planning Commission minutes for May 4 and 13 were removed for minor corrections. ` May 4, 1981 minutes: Page 1, change day in Title to Monday Page 2, next to last paragraph, Commissioner Kuranoff noted three should be changed to some, add Valley to Portola; at end of sentence add: and requested ordinance from all cities. May 13, 1981 minutes: Page 3, 2nd paragraph, remove Commissioner vanTamelen in first sentence; change their to "his" Item # 2a of the Consent Calendar was removed by Mr. Peter Wallace for further explanation. Mr. ¢arlson explained the Acceptance procedure for filing Tentative Maps. It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Carico to accept Matadero Creek, File #TM 1-81, Tentative Map for filing. Passed by consensus. It was passed by consensus to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, as amended. D. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1981: Commissioner vanTamelen reported that the City Council voted and approved by a vote of 3 to 1 to initiate withdrawl from the fire district. There was also a request for removal from Williamson Act, this item was continued for further review by staff. Planning Commission Minutes of May 27, 1981 Page Two E. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Matadero Creek, File #TM 1-81, Design Review Mr. Carlson had prepared a detailed report on Design Review for the Matadero Creek Subdivision, this proposed guideline could also be ex- panded for use throughout the Town. Mr. Carlson noted that the Plan- ning Commission would have final say of decisions made, by the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board would be composed of five (5) members: 3 registered architects and 2 residents, to insure a consis- tent set of guidelines. Commissioners questioned the need for seperate design review board with the help of a professional, it was asked if this could be achieved at the Site Development level. Would the professionals be paid or volunteer their services? Could the Planning Commission achieve this without the help of a professional? Included in Mr. Carlsons presentation was a list of Conditions, Cov- enants 6 Restrictions that should be placed on each lot and become part of the deed. Also included was an informational handout for prospec- tive owners, a section will be added which would have visual examples of the Town's regulations. Commissioners noted a handout should be prepared to show what the Town is looking for in design review, in keeping the residence and structures on the property in harmony with the environment. Commissioner vanTamelen prepared an amalgam of design review guidelines from the conference she, Pat Webb and Mr. Carlson attended. The review included ten principles of site planning. Mr. Frank Saul,27977 Via Ventanna, noted most home owners would have an architect design their home, not a drafting house, once the owners start moving in architectural control can be continued by the property owners. Mr. Paul Reneau, 13149 Byrd Lane, urged the Planning Commission to handle Matadero Creek in the strictest sense possible, by asking for more and settling for less. Mr. Peter Wallace, 27975 Via Ventanna, felt it should be a requirement to have architects design the residences, not a drafting house. Mr. Carlson noted he would check with the City Attorney to see if this is possible. Mr. Walter Babbitt, 27911 via Ventanna, concerned with time element of this subdivision, are we running out of time to meet with the debt service payment. Mrs. Mary Stutz, 25310 Elena Road, how is it decided what is good architectural control, just because an architect designs the residence does not mean it will be appropriate. Commissioners reviewed and discussed both guidelines prepared by Mr. Carlson and Mrs. vanTamelen. It was decided to appoint a committee to work with staff to consolidate the two. Planning Commission Minutes of May 27, 1981 Page Three Commission still questioned the need for a professional architect,, can 4 design review be handled at the present site development committee? �I MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED: It was moved by Commissioner Carico and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to have a design review process for Matadero Creek Subdivision. VOTE: AYES: Carico, Dochnahl,Kuranoff, Lachenbruch,. vanTamelen NOES: Rydell MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to create a committee to discuss design review process and persons involved, they are to report back at the next planning commission meeting. The Committee will consist of: Kuranoff, Chairman Lachenbruch Carico (possibly) 2. CURRENT SUB -COMMITTEES J�ND PROJECTS - STATUS: 1. Fencing Ordinance - at City Attorneys office 2. Lighting Ordinance - Mr. Carlson suggested the # of lumens be deleted. 3. Secondary Dwelling - waiting for report from Mr. Spangle 4. Finance discussion with Banker - delete 5. Grading Ordinance - will be presented at next meeting. 6. Horse slipping - Pat Webb is checking this out. 7. Storage of recreational vehicles - will be presented at next meeting. F. NEW BUSINESS: G. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: The following motions were passed to elect Chairman and Vice -Chairman for 1981-82 for the Planning Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Carico that a white ballot be cast for the nomination of Commissioner Rydell as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Rydell was declared Chairman for 1981-82. It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Kuranoff that a white ballot be cast for Commissioner Stewart as Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Stewart was declared Vice -Chairman for 1981-82. H. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Rydell at 11:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary