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Home My WebLink About06/24/1981PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 2d, 1981 Reel t Side II, Tract I, 750 -End; Reel OA, Side I, Tract I, 000-730 The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Rydell at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Kutanoff, Lachenbruch and Rydell Absent: Commissioners Carico, Stewart and vanTamelen Also Present: John A. Carlson City Engineer/Planner; Pat Webb Assistant Planner; Leslie Penfold Secretary B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Planning Commission minutes of June 10, 1981 were removed by Commissioner Lachenbruch for corrections as follows: Page four, 8th paragraph, sentence one; after values and; 2) a plan be devised for maintenanceand assurance of a adequate police. It was empha- sized that this is an invitation to the Town to present such a plan for review. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to approve the June 10, 1981 minutes. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. D. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1981: Commissioner Lachenbruch and Staff discussed the councils consideration of the Development Intensity Ordinance; Mrs. Hillestad gave her congratu- lations to Commissioner Dochnahl for his work on the parade; and Mr. Stewart was re -appointed for another term on the Planning Commission. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Matadero Creek, File #TM 1-81, Page Mill Road at Alexis Drive, Nowack & Associates, Engineers, Consideration of Tentative Map, (continued from June 10, 1981 meeting). Mr. Carlson reported that at the June 10, 1981 Planning Commission meeting ( _ the Commission recommended approval of the Negative Declaration and held �I- the public hearing for the Tentative Map, Mr. Carlson reviewed the additional information presented to the Commission, noting Exhibit #8, had been slightly updated, and the Tentative Map was slightly changed to show common driveways and balancing of lots, in addition there were several conditions added to the Conditions of Approval. Planning Commission Minutes of June 24, 1981 Page Two The public hearing as opened and closed with no one speaking for or against the ( subdivision. Commissioners began a review of the Conditions of Approval. 60 MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Lachenbruch and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl to approve Section 1., entitled "LAND AND EASEMENT DEDICATIONS", of the Conditions of Approval. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to approve Sections: 2, "FINAL SOILS REPORT"; 3, "PUBLIC UTILITIES"; 4, "PATHWAYS"; 5, "WATER SYSTEMS". CONDITION 6.A. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Lachenbruch and seconded by Commissioner Kuranoff to amend Condition 6.A. as follows: The owner shall install street improvements and utilities as shown on the Tentative Map; the pathway should be separated by atleast three feet (3') from berm of roadway. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to approve Condition 6.B. and 7.A. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to incorporate Column #4, entitled, "Maximum Development Area", of the June 5, 1981 staff report as updated. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to approve Condition 7.C. as amended. The first paragraph is amended as follows: The maximum height of structures, landscape requirements, house orientation and other Site Development criteria contained in Exhibit #8 shall apply to each lot, a summary of these 16 requirements are listed below. The last paragraph was amended as follows: In addition to the house orientation criteria above, the house location shall be restricted to the Building Site Circle as shown on Exhibit #8 of the staff report. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to approve Condition 7.D. CONDITION 7.E. Commissioners discussed Condition 7.E, relating to Design Review. Commissioners Lachenbruch and Kuranoff gave a brief presentation of their Design Review proposal dated June 9, 1981. Commissioner Lachenbruch made some minor changes to the draft. Commissioners also discussed at what level the design review would be handled, either Site Development or full Planning Commission. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to delete Section "E" of the Design Review dated June 9, 1981. Under Section A.7, it should be changed to read as follows: To encourage safe pedestrian/equestrian and bicyclists traffic throughout the subdivision, while discouraging thru vehicular traffic within the subdivision. CONDITION 7.E. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Kuranoff that Design Review procedure satisfactory to the Planning Commission should be established prior to approval of the Final Map. This procedure will be based upon principles set forth in document designated "Design Review", dated June 9, 1981. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to add Condition 9.(d), 60 Parks and Recreation in -lieu fee in the amount of $6,618.53. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to recommended approval of the Lands of Matadero Creek, File #TM 1-81. Planning Commission Minutes of June 24, 1981 Page Three 2. Lands of Widman, File #TM 13-80, 26971 Moody Road, Sandie & Associates, Engineer, Consideration of Tentative Map, (continued from June 10, 1981 L meeting). Mr. Carlson noted this item was before the Commission at their June 10, 1981 meeting, where the commission recommended approval of the Negative Declaration and held a public hearing for the Tentative Map. The Commission continued this item due to the neighbors concern of the existing driveway, the City Attorney was asked for his legal opinion on this matter. Mr. Carlson noted that included in the packet was a memorandum from the City Attorney, indicat- ing this matter was not a part of the subdivision and advised that the Commission disregardthis item. Mr. Carlson noted the Conservation Easement was now shown on the Tentative Map, The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Saudis, Engineer, asked if the removal of the cottage could be prolonged as much as possible, and asked if a bond could be established with the Town to ensure removal at a later date. The Public Hearing was then closed. Mr. Carlson informed Commission that in order to allow the cottage to remain, a Conditional Use Permit would have to be issued; in regard to establishing a bond, Mr. Carlson felt this matter would get too complicated. Commissioners began discussion of the Conditions of Approval. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to add Condition S.B., to read as follows: No trees greater than 4" shall be removed without prior approval by the Site Development Committee. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to add Condition S.C., to read as follows: The existing cottage indicated to be removed on the Tentative Map, shall either be removed prior to Final Map Approval or a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for the cottage to remain for a limited specified time period. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl to recommend approval of the Tentative Map for the Lands of Widman, File #TM 13-80. 3. Lands of Ayer, File #SA 4-B1, West Sunset Drive and Robleda Road, John Riley, Engineer, Request for recommendation of approval of Site Approval. Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated June 19, 1981, noting this property is characterized by steep 30-40% slope, due to the steep hillside, the design and construction of improvements is critical. Staff is recommending the conclusions and recommendations of Dunham & Associates, soils investigation dated May 1981,be part of the conditions of approval. The public hearing was then opened. Mr. John Riley, Engineer, noted instead of the usual conservation ease- ment, the applicant is requesting a deed restriction defining the do's and don'ts allowed in the restricted area. The public hearing was then closed, and conmtissioners began a review of the conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes of June 24, 1981 Page Four PASSED By CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 1.A.. as follows: The owner shall provide a twenty-five foot (251) driveway �. access easement across lots 1 and 2 of Tract 3879. The owner shall pro- vide sufficient easement for turnout purposes, located at the common property line corners of lots 1 and 2 of Tract 3879. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 4.A. as follows: Fencing shall be allowed between P.obleda Road and pathway easement, excluding solid wood six foot (6') fence. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: It was passed by consensus to amend Condition S.A. as follows: Any modifications or changes to the deed restriction, shall be approved by the Town. MOTION SECONDED AND APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Dochnahl and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch to recommend approval of the Lands of Ayer, Site Approval, File #SA 4-81. F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Oskay, Status Report, File #CUP 8029-79 Ms. Webb reported the gates and posts had been removed and three small trees had been planted in the driveway area. Commissioner Lachenbruch asked staff what types of trees were planted and if a vehicle could still pass thru the driveway area. Commissioner Kuranoff noted he felt the area still looked like a driveway. Mr. Warren Oskay, informed the Commission that he felt a vehicle could not gain access. Commissioners Dochnshl and Rydell suggested that Mr. Oskay plant a tree in the middle of the former driveway area, not parallel with the drive. It was passed by consensus to have this item return again at the July 8, 1981 meeting, staff is to recommend the type of tree that is to be planted. 2. Proposed Ordinance, Accessory Uses and Structures Ms. Webb informed Commission that she checked and did not find any previous ordinances or resolutions with regard to this proposed ordinance. Commissioners briefly discussed this item and decided to continue to the next meeting, so that other commissioners would be present for discussion. 3. Proposed Ordinance, Grading MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Kuranoff and seconded by Commissioner Lachenbruch that No grading shall be permitted except for construction of pathways and to allow driveways to cross the property line. Staff is to send the proposed ordinance to the City Attorney for prepara- tion of the ordinance. G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. SB 1960 - regarding manufactured housing Planning Commission Minutes of June 24, 1981 Page Five New Business (continued) �Ay Ms. Webb briefly reviewed Mr. Spangle's proposal, suggesting that the Town rely on design review for all manufactured housing; a process to be handled through Site Development Committee and the Planning Staff. Commissioner Rydell requested that staff look into similar communities as to what they are proposing and report back to the Planning Commission with this information. Mr. Carlson noted staff will inform the City Council that Commission and staff are working on this project and request input for consideration. 2. Commissioner Lachenbruch suggested that the Pathway Committee look into the pathway to be located on the Lands of Ayer, and check into the extending connections on the Lands of Conn and McCullough. There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:46p.m Respectfully Submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary