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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/1981PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills km 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Reel It Side I, Tract I, 750 -End; Side 11, Tract I, 000-150 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: Rydell, Present: Commissioners Dochnahl, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Stewart, vanTamelen Absent: Commissioner Carico Also Present: John A. Carlson City Engineer/Planner; pat Webb Assistant Planner; Leslie Penfold Secretary B. CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items placed on the Consent Calendar. (. C. ACTIONS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 1, 1981: Mr. Carlson briefly reviewed the actions the Council took at their meeting of July 11 1981. D. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 1, 1981: Commissioner Lachenbruch reported that the City Council adopted the Development Area Ordinance and Fencing Ordinance, which were of im- portance to the Commission. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Lands of Taaffe, File #TM 14-80, 26854 Purissima Road, Nowack s Associates, Engineers, Request for recommendation of approval of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map. Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report of July 1, 1981, regarding the Negative Declaration, noting a review had been completed on the proposed project that determined the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The public hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against the Negative Declaration. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved byCommissioner Of s the nNegatirt ve and seconded by Commissioner KuranoffFiler#TMm19n80app Declaration for the Lands of Taaffe, Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 1981 Page Two Lands of Taaffe, File #TM 14-80 (continued) ` Mr. Carlson reviewed his staff report dated July 1, 1981, regarding the Tentative Map, noting the pathway committee and engineers have had several meetings with regard to the pathway along Purissima Road. The public hearing was then opened. Mr. Jon Lynch, Engineer, noted the property owner is concerned and ob- jects to the request for a five foot path easement; also noting the ap- plicant would like to continue to use the existing well for irregation purposes. Commissioners, applicant and engineer discussed the location of a pathway for along Purissima Road, possibly a six foot radius around the trees would be appropriate pedestrian/equestrian use. Mrs. Stutz, Pathway Committee, the committee is concerned about getting behind the trees, and would request an eight foot radius instead of a six. Commissioner Lachenbruch requested that the path be separated from the pavement atleast five feet. Mr. Lynch informed the Commission that the applicant would be willing to give a five foot easement with provision that the portion not needed be abandoned after final construction. The public hearing was then closed, and commissioners began review of the Conditions. nsensus: It was moved by Commissioner Lachenbruch Condition I.B. Passed by Co and seconded by Commissioner Dochnahl to amend Condition l.B. to read as follows: The owner shall dedicate the storm drainage easement as shown on the Tentative Map. The Conservation Easement will extend between the storm drainage easement and the westerly property line. The only activity approved in the Conservation Easement shall be clearing of poison oak. Condition 1.D. Passed by Consensus: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart r Dochnahl to add Condition 1.D. to read as follows: The owner shall dedicate an additional five foot (5') easement and seconded by Commissione if needed along the easterly property line of Parcel one (1) for a pathway, to be determined prior to Final Map Approval. Condition 4.A. Passed by Consensus: It was passed by consensus to amend Condition 4.A. to read as follows: A Type IIB path shall be installed along frontages of Lots 1 and 2; along frontage of Parcel 1, the shall be path l beain- stalled stalled behind the first row of trees; st five feet (5') from roadway. Condition 5.A. Passed by Consensus: It was passed by consensus to add Condition 5.A. to read as follows: A forty foot (401) setback will be established along the easterly side of Parcel 1, Condition S.B. Passed by Consensus: It was passed by consensus to add Condition S.B. to read as follows: The house on Parcel 1 encroaches on the side setback of Parcel 2, the house may remain as a pre-existing structure. Planning Commission Minutes of July e, 1981 Page Three Lands of Taaffe, File #TM 14-80 (continued) ` Conditions 5.(a),(b),(c),(d) shall be re -numbered as 6.(a),(b),(c),(d). MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: It was moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner vanTamOlen approval of the Tentative Map for the Lands of Taaffe, F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Ordinance, Accessory Uses and Structures. Ms. Webb reported that this item was continued from the June 24, 1981 meeting for more representation by other Commissioners, this ordinance is based upon a Portola Valley Ordinance. Commissioners and staff reviewed the ordinance, Commissioner Stewart requested that boats and camper shells be included in the ordinance. It was passed by Consensus to have staff re -draft the proposed ordinance and send it on to the City Attorney for preparation of Ordinance. 2. Lands of Oskay, Status Report, File #CUP 8029-79 Ms. Webb reported that there were two new pine trees planted since the last meeting of June 24, 1981, although the trees previously planted were already dying, she further noted, that the request the Commission made at their last meeting of June 24, 1981 had not been complied with, (regarding the planting of a tree in the former driveway area). Commissioner Rydell requested that staff start proceedings on revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the Lands of Oskay, and that staff notify Mr. Oskay of the procedures being taken. The City Council will at their next meeting set a public hearing to hear this item. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED:It was moved by Commissioner Lachenbruch and seconded by Commissioner Kuranoff to proceed #CUP 8029-79 revocation of the hconditi nal been Use Permit for the Lands of Oskay, an inspection of the property and the Commission has determined there is still a viable driveway access. 3. Medfly Report Ms. Webb reported that she and Mayor Proft attended a meeting at the County offices regarding the Med-fly, noting that Governor Brown indicated at this time all residents in the quarantine are requested to strip all fruit from their trees by Monday, July 13, and if this is not complied with a fine of $500.00 or six months in jail will be upheld. 4. Memo from William Spangle, regarding housing element (design review): vanTamelen made a motion to go ahead with Mr. Spangle's suggestion Commissionerl for further discussion on design review. This and meet committee leve item will be discussed at the July 22, 1981 meeting. Members of the Environ- mental Design Committee shall be notified. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 1981 Page Four G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A special committee was established for work on the housing element, Commissioners Rydell, Stewart and vanTamelen will participate. A memo will be sent to Mayor Proft informing him of the volunteers. 2. Commissioner Rydell mentioned that he had a luncheon meeting with Mayor Proft and Councilman Perkins, and will report at the next Planning Commission meeting of July 22, 1981 with their ideas. 3. Commissioner Rydell noted to other Commissioners to please decide what their preference is for in attending Site Development and Variance and Permit Commission Meetings. There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Penfold Engineering/Planning Secretary 7