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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/1983 (2)PLANNING COMMISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California Wednesday, July 27, 1983 Reel 106, Side II, Tract I, 135 -End; Side 1, Tract II, 000-50 Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Torn Nall Council Clambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Struthers and Chairman Rydell Absent: Commissioners Dochnahl and Stewart Staff: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson; Assistant Planner Pat Webb; Secretary Leslie Mullins r a � MDTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Kuran Off and passed unanimously to approve theConsent Calendar namely: Minutes of July 13, 1983; setting public hearings for August lb, 1983: Lands of GTOSWith, File #SA 2-83 & #SA 3-83; Lands of Manugian, File #SA 4-83. C. REPORT FROM VARIANCE & PERMIT COMMISSION: Commissioner Carico reported the Variance & Permit Co ssion recomaended approval of a variance request for the Lands of Moison, which would allow the applicant to construct an addition to exceed allowed building coverage and encroach into side yard setback, the basis for granting approval were based on the property's steep topography and substandard size. D. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 20, 1983: Commissioner Carico reported the City Council will be reconsidering fire retardant roofing ordinance at their August 17 meeting; the City Engineer at the direction of council is looking into possible grading violations on Templeton Place; it was reported the maintenance crews are clearing creeks of debris and brush; there was also discussion of the landscape crxmiittee and reo endatians; and discussion of a possible tax over ride which is scheduled for August 3, meeting. Mr. Carlson reported the council will be considering an architectural committee for Matadero Creek, noting the City Attorney is to report on coaposition as per the CC&R's. Mr. Carlson also reported on the grading at Lot #10 Matadero Creek Subdivision and investigation relating to flooding at the corner of Edith Avenue & Fremont Iniad. Chairman Rydell reported he has talked with Mayor vanTamelen regarding ♦ landscape policy and planning commission recommendations made at their June 22, 1983 meeting. Planning Commission Minutes - July 27, 1983 Page Two E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. lands of Packard, File #CUP 2-83, & #VAR 4-83, Request for Conditional %r Use Permit and Variance to allow guest house adjacent to main residence. (This item has been cancelled at the request of the applicant) 2. Lands of Daughters of Charity, Site Development Appeal, relating to drainage iWrovements off site. Mr. Carlson informed commission this item is an appeal made regarding the Site Development decision made at their meeting of June 23, 1983, relating to concerns over off site drainage improvements. Mr. Carlson indicated since the time of the letter of appeal, the applicant,staff and Mr. Proft have been working towards a solution to Mr. Proft's concerns, noting the appeal has been withdrawn upon the understanding that the comnission will require as a condition of approval of the site development permit that an agree- ment be entered into between the Town and Daughters of Charity as outlined in the letter of intent dated July 27, 1983. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. David Proft, 26271 Moody Road, noted his reason for the appeal was at the time of approval of the Conditional Use Permit, council required that the Daughters of Charity participate in off site drainage. Mr. Proft noted the letter of intent dated July 27, 1983 meets his concern, noting the Daughters of Charity have been very cooperative on this matter and urged commission to add this as a audition of the Site Development Permit. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commissioners and staff discussed the letter of intent dated July 27, 1983, and the procedure for assessing properties within the area of the Altamont Road storm drainage basin. MOOTION SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to include the conditions outlined in the Letter of Intent dated July 27, 1983 into the Conditions of Approval for the Site Development Permit, Lands of Daughters of Charity. F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Ersepke, Site Development Referral, 25740 Josefa Lane, Request to construct garage, stable and bath addition (continued from May 11, 1983 Planning Commdssion meeting) Mr. Carlson referred to his July 21 and May 6, 1983 staff reports regarding the request for construction of a garage, stable and bath addition, noting this item was previously before commission on May 11, 1983 and continued in order to obtain more accurate plans and for staff to review the possible violation of the Municipal Code with respect to home occupations. Mr. Carlson referred to the memo from City Attorney dated May 23, 1983, indicating staff feels that the only possible area of violation is "evidence of the business from off premises", also referring to photographs taken by neighbor Mr. Coupe. Staff recommended that Planning Commission advise Mr. & Mrs. Ersepke of neighbors concern and that on site parking be kept to a kw minim n and landscaping would be required as part of the Site Development Permit. The Public Hearing was then opened. planning Commission Minutes - July 27, 1983 Page Three F. OID BUSINESS: 1. lands of Ersepke, (continued) Mrs. Ersepke, 25740 Josefa lane, explained to commission to addition requested is not for expansion of the door company, noting they have one ertployee (nephew). Mrs. Ersepke explained the stable is requested for protection of their horses and will hold hay and riding equipment; the extension of the barn is for vehicle storage, so to keep then out of the sight of neighbors. Mrs. Ersepke also indicated these is no retail business, no advertising and no assembly of garage doors on the site. Mr. Hansen, attorney representing coupes, referred to several photographs taken by Mir. coupe, of the property indicating there is a business being run here and it must conform to the code and any addition will add to this existing business. Mr. Hansen indicated the road is in bad shape due to large trucks, which use an ingress/egress easement over Coupes property and if camussicn does see fit to grant this request, the Ersepkes should be required to put in their own entrance. Mr. Michael Northcutt, 25769 Elena Road, concurs with Coupes regarding the number of vehicles and whether it is appropriate to have a business like this in LDS Altos Hills. Mrs. Eunice Coupe, 25775 Josefa Lane, read a letter written by Mrs. Joanne Sobel to the commission, informing then of her concern over the business being conducted on this site. Mrs. Machicao, 25825 Josefa lane, informed cannission they have a direct view of the property, noting Ersepke has cleaned up the property some in the past 6 weeks, but informed commission of her concern over the maintenance of the roadway and landscaping, indicating she doesn't feel it will help mitigate the situation. Mr. Watler Coupe, 25775 Josefa lane, asked commission to deny the applica- tion based on evidence of daily business being conducted on the site. Mr. Steinacher, 25755 Josefa Lane, informed commission of excessive vehicles and noise and would not like to see this situation get any worse. Mr. Dewitt, 26122 Duval Way,.:expressed his concern over the existing business. Mr. Johanson, Elena Road, informed camuission they overlook the property and would like to voice his objection to this business. Mr. Potaris, Josefa Lane, concurred with statements given indicating they already have a six car garage. Mrs. Frsepke, described the types of vehicles on their property and the use of their business, indicating there are two trucks used for business, one being a company truck and one is private, noting there is a 3 car garage existing, which houses a porsche, morgan and horse equipment. Mrs. Ersepke. ` indicated they do not have people caning and going on a daily basis, noting `r there is a UPS delivery truck that comes every other day or so. Mrs. Ersepke informed commission all work relating to the business is conducted at their office in Monte Vista and would like to have permission to construct a new garage to house these vehicles so to be out of sight . The Public Hearing was then closed. Planning Commission Minutes - July 27, 1983 Page Four F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Lands of Ersepke, (continued) Omission discussed the account of work conducted on the property and major use of this property being used for business purposes, indicating there seems to be a violation of the home occupation ordinances of the municipal code and if the use of landscaping would help to mitigate the property from off site. Mr. Carlson indicated if commission feels there is a violation it is appropriate to refer this item to the City Council. Chairman Rydell felt the Ersepkes have heard their options which they could explore and return with an alternative at our next meeting. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Ruranoff and passed by the following roll call vote to recamend to the City Council that the business conducted at 25740 Josefa Lane is in violation of current ordinances relating to bone occupations. ROLL. CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Ruranoff, Laclenbruch, Struthers NOES: Commissioner Rydell nYTICN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to deny without prejudice the Site Development request until City Council ruling is made relating to business operations. 2. Proposed amendment to Section 9-5.703 (b) (i) of the Municipal Cade regarding exceptions to building envelop requirements. Ms. webb referred to her July 21, 1983 staff report noting at the July 13, 1983 meeting, conission requested staff to prepare a draft ordinance for allowing antennas to be excepted frau certain height restrictions. Ms. Webb indicated if commission wishes to recommend this anencmmnt to the City Council the proposed ordinance must be sent to the City Attorney for preparation of ordinance for public hearing. The Public Hearing was than opened. Mr. Mark Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, discussed with commission and staff the use of cold bins which would be useful for satellite dishes in keeping then out of sight; and the restrictions of the current ordinance and proposed ordinance on antennas for radio and t.v. antennas. Mr. Carlson suggested a not to exceed cross sectional number be included to maintain a standard size for antennas. emec„ersd Commission and staff^re-wording the ordinance as follows: A chimney, or con- ventional television and radio antennas that are attached to the building and do not have a cross sectional area of _sq.ft. can extend above the surface... `. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lackenbruch, seconded by Euranoff and passed unanimously to request staff to research appropriate value of n , where n represents cross sectional value of an antenna in square feet, after discussing with experts in the community and report back at next meeting. planning Commission Minutes - July 27, 1983 Page Five F. OLD BUSINESS: Commission and staff discussed adding Section 9-5.703 (b)(iii) by `+ changing the wording wherever the word "structural" appears to change it to "building" and then transfer this to Section 9-5.210 entitled Building Height. 3. Chairman Rydell noted to emmissicn that staff is working on a list of problems and solutions regarding the La palm Basin, after the field trip which was held earlier in the week. This item will be continued for discussion at the meeting of August 10, 1983. 4. Staff was directed to look into electric and barbed wire fences, to check with other cities relating to possible ordinances within their Town, and bring back at future meeting for discussion. Mrs. Mary Jackson, Pathway Ca ttee, expressed concern over a barbed wire fence on Duval Way. G. NEW BUSINESS: H. ADJGURN[E'NT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully sulmitted, Leslie Mullins taw Fhgineering/Planning Secretary