HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1983PLANNING MIAISSION
Town of IAS Altos Hills
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Wednesday, December 14, 1983
Reel 107, Side II, Tract II, 45 -End
Chairman Rydell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hail
Council Chambers.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Commissioners Carico, Lachenbruch, Stewart, Struthers and Chairman Rydell
Absent: Commissioners Dochnahl and Kuranoff
Staff: City Engineer/Planner John A. Carlson; Secretary Leslie Mullins
Chairman Rydell informed tte comission before proceeding with the Agenda as
presented, I suggest we defer Item $F.I. lands of Arastra until January Il, 1984
which could enable staff to prepare necessary staff reports on this matter, as
we do not have sufficient information this evening to hold a public hearing.
Chairman Rydell asked those interested in this item to contact the City Engineer
with information to be distributed at the January 11, 1984 public hearing.
Mr. Carlson informed cornission and public the Zoning Administrator for the City
of Palo Alto was in to see him this morning and indicated the Planning Cammission
for Palo Alto would not be holding public hearings until February, 1984 on this
subject, and could be forwarding their staff report to the Town for our information.
Some of the residents from the Paseo Del Roble area spoke to the co;nission on
the subject matter, asking that the item be heard this evening. Chairman Rydell
indicated the co mission did not have enough information before then to conduct
a public hearing correctly, and again informed public if they have any infoni. tion
to contact the City Engineer or the Planning Commission directly, noting the
public hearing for this item will be January 11, 1984.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
NriTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Struthers and
passed unanimously to approve the minutes (Planning Commission) from November
30, 1983 and setting public hearing for January 11, 1984: 1) Lands of Arastra.
(Cmmissioner Carice abstained from approval of the minutes)
MOTION SECgZED AND c'ARRTcn: Lhoved by Struthers, seconded by Stewart and
passed unanimously to approve the Variance & Permit Cma:ission Minutes from
November 30, 1983. (Commissioners Struthers and Stewart cmxe on the cacmission)
C. REPORT FROM CITY CO(NCIL MEETING OF DECEMFR 7, 1983:
Commissioner Stewart reported the Council approved all Resolutions on the Consent
Calendar; approved the variance for the lands of Gottlieb; passed the first
reading on ordinance regarding second units; approved a general election for
roofing ordinance; granted an encroachm nt permit for the Lands of Lynch for
a fence; and referred a report written by Mary Stutz regarding the lands of
Arastra.. to the Planning Commission for review.
planning Conmission Minutes - Deezmber 14, 1983
Page Two
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Lands of Rick Bell, File #SA 5-83, 27911 Black Mountain Road, Request
for approval of Site Approval
Mr. Carlson referred to his staff report dated Deeanber 9, 1983, noting
this is a review of a lot older than 10 years and being re -developed,
the cawassion is to review per new ordinances. Mr. Carlson inforred
coautission the lot meets Town requirements, noting there are no recan-
mendations frau the Roads & Drainage or Pathway Conmittee. Mr. Carlson
indicated the road is private in this section, and suggested that the
Camulssion do not require dedication until the Town decides to accept
offers of dedication fron other lots also. The only requirem nts to
be placed on this lot is that a Soils Report he prepared prior to grading
and be approved by the 'Town and all public utilities be undergrounded.
Coruissioners questioned staff as to the location of the fault and the
building site circle.
The Public Hearing was then opened and closed with no one speaking for
or against this item.
Discussion between staff, applicant and con nssiau occurred regarding the
30" and 48" oak trees on the property, that commission would very r uch
like saved and preserved.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED:
Moved by Carico, seconded by Rydell and passed unanimusly to add Condition
f #3 as follows: The owner shall preserve and save the 30" and 48" diameter
` oak trees as shown an the Site Approval Map, dated "Received, Decenber 6,
1983"; professional advise shall be obtained on saving the oaks and shall
become a Fart of the Site Developnent and Building Pernut issued by the
Town.
Co mui.ssioner Lachenbruch indicated the camission would prefer not to
see a camercial tree surgeon give an opinion, and would like to see Mr.
Bell get an opinon frau either the Santa Clara Horticultural Society,
the County or UC.
It was suggested by camuission that a nano be sent to the Mvironmental
Design Camuittee requesting than to perform research and draw up guidelines
for preservation of specimen oaks.
M7TICN SBCCNEM AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Larhenhn,rh
and passed unanimously to reconnend approval of the Site Approval, Lands of
Rick Bell, File #SA 5-83, with amendments to the COnditianS of Approval.
2. lands of Ehnert, File 4TT4 4-83, 241uu riiiiview urive, Aequesu or ap.vval
of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map, 2 lots.
Mr. Carlson referred to his December 9, 1983 staff report, noting there are
two items for the camdssim to consider: 1) recomending approval of the
Negative Declaration with condition that Flood Plain be designated over
Lots # 1 & 2; and 2) reconvending approval of the Tentative Map with
E conditions of approval.
Planning Camnission - Decenber 14, 1983
page Three
2. Lands of Ehnert (=tinned)
The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or
against the Negative Declaration.
MOTION SFLCDIDID AND CARRIED: Moved by Stewart, seconded by Rydell and
passed unanin ously to recd fiend approval to the City Council of the
Negative Declaration with condition #1: Flood Plain designation over
Lots 1 & 2 which are within the 100 year storm.
Mr. Carlson noted there are 4 items peculiar to this subdivision: paths,
Hale Creek, Flood Plain and Developnent Area: 1) paths - currently there
is a path frau Foothill Expressway, the Pathway Committee is recamending
that it be extended along road to property, preferring an aspahlt Path,
staff concurs; 2) Hale Creek - the Santa Clara Valley Water District is
requesting a 60' Storm Drain Easement for maintenance, staff reoo mends
dedicating to SCVWD as they are in a better position to provide neces-
sary maintenance; 3) Flood Plain - SCWA indicates Lot #2 is subject to
flooding frau 100 year stornm, they recamend the first floor elevation
be atleast 2' above the adjacent creek bank; and 4) Development Area -
the location of creek reduces the maxinman development area frau 13,040
to 9,990, staff recomends a statement be included on the Final Map that
indicates lot has a restrictive area for development and that the building
set back lines be shown on map.
Conmi.ssion and staff discussed the Town maintenance on creeks vs, the
SCUM maintenance, who has right of ways, etc.
bw The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Ehnert, asked Planning Commission to recmnend approval of tentative
map and questioned what would be allowed to be built over easenents to be
dedicated, i.e. tennis court.
Mr. Carlson indicated the SCVWD would need to issue an encroachnent permit.
The Public Hearing was then closed
Commission questioned the existing roadway, if in canformance with codes;
maintenance agreeu ent. Mr.. Carlson informed camanission it is a private
road, comion driveway easement, typical is 18" in code relating to condi-
tion 5.B.; Int #2 should be included to join in Maintenance Agreement.
Passed by consensus to amend Condition 1.A. as follows: The owner shall
dedicate the storm drain for Hale Creek as shown on Tentative Map to the
Santa Clara Valley Water District. The extent and level of maintenance
for Hale Creek should be agreed upon by the District and Town. It is the
intent that the level of maintenance, to retain the natural character of
Hale Creek. After acceptance by the District the Town shall abandon
its rights in the easement.
Passed by consensus to amend Condition 4.A. as follows: Reoove "Type II B'
and replace with "Type III". At the end of first sentence add the following:
06W Type III (5' wide aspahlt path) existing along Magdalena be extended along
this section of road. Condition 4.B. remove "Type I B" and replace with
"Type II B".
Planning Camiission Minutes - December 14, 1983
Page Four
2. Lands of Ehnert, (continued)
t Passed by consensus to amend Condition S.B. as £ollaos: For Lot #2 the
%r finished floor for any building shall be a minir of 2' above the
building pad.
Passed by consensus to add Condition S.D. as follows: The owner shall enter
into a Private RoadMaintenance Agreement approved by the City Attorney.
passed by oonseisus to add Condition S.E. as follows: The Maxie Develop-
ment Area for Lot #2 shall be 9,900 sq.ft.
rVnCV SBCUMED ASID CARRIED: moved by Carico, seconded by Lachenbruch and
passed unanimously to recd mend approval of the Lands of Ehnert, File #
TSL 4-83, 24100 Hillview Drive, 2 Lots with Conditions of Approval as
amended.
E. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Lands of Lynch - Encroachment Permit
cO mission questioned staff on the Lynch encroachment permit, which was
on the City Council Agenda, for a request of an encroacht for an existing
fence along Ravensbury, asking why this did not appear before the comussion
as a variance request.
Mr. Carlson indicated the City Attorney set procedures to be followed, noting
as this is on public property, zoning (variances) all deal with private
property requests.
Chairman Rydell infonma cmudssion he would write a letter to the Mayor
indicating the City Council didn't follow appropriate channels in the
Conmissions opinion, in keeping actions co :sistant with ordinances.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Lands of Arastra, City of Palo Alto - City Council referral frau December 7,
1983 meeting for infon tion and review.
This ita was heard prior to Public Hearings, and referred to be set for
Public Hearing on January 11, 1984 to give staff time to prepare appropriate
staff report for Camussions review.
2. Ccmnissicners were informed December 16th there could be interviews for the
Planning Consultants, Camussioner Carico will be Planning Camiission
Representative.
3. Mem from Andrew Allison regarding second units - Commissioners discussed
the memo, Carico will be next representative at City Council meeting and will
address why the commission recom ended the ordinance as is.
4. Memo on Excessive Grading - Envir'oxanzntal Design
l Commission asked that the Envirornrental Design Cmmittee be asked to came
�r to a future meeting to discuss the m o with cmmission. Letter should be
addressed to Chair- with carbon copy to Mayor van Tamelen.
Planning Ccoudssion Minutes - December 14, 1983
Page Five
F. NEW BUSS SS: (continued)
5. Commissioner lachenbn,ch questioned if there was a new policy relating
to staff at Town Hall, asking if there is scuething going on that the
C,nrdssion should be informed of?
Mr. Carlson indicated to Commission, it has been directed by the City
Manager that Ms. Webb get permission through the City Engineer or
City Manager prior to discussions with Planning Ccnndssion or City
Council members.
Chairman Rydell read a letter addressed to him by the City Manager re-
lating to a change in the Assistant Planners schedule, indicating Ms.
Webb starting January 1st will be working on a part tore basis, and
staff is looking into contract planning for staff services as well as
special projects.
Commissioner Struthers asked if the camussion could write a letter
expressing their feelings over Ms. Webbs work, indicating she has been
helpful to us, etc., to be placed in her personnel file.
Chairman Rydell suggested if the canrussion wished to address a letter
to the City Manager, they could do do on an individual basis.
G. ADJOUMOVU:
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Mullins
Engineering/Planning Secretary
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