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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1985PLANNING CC144ISSICN TOWN OF UOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A RFGUL.AR MEETING Wednesday, July 24, 1985 Reel 119, Side T. Tract L, 000 -End; Side Ii, Tract I 000-621 Chairman Kuranoff called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Gottlieb, Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers, Yanez** and Chairman Kuranoff (**Yanez came at 8:00 p.m, and left meeting at 11:30 P.M.) Absent: None Staff: George Scarborough, City Manager; Michael W. Enright, City Engineer; Lori J. Scott,Assistant Planner; Leslie Mullins, Secretary B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Removed - B.1. (lachenbrsch) hjOTICN SFCCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to set public hearings for August 14, 1985, as follows: 1. Lands of DiBernardo, 14110 Baleri Ranch Road, Referral from Site Development Ocumittee for sports court 2. rands of Jarvis, Site Approval, File #SA 4-85 3. Lands of Roscoe, Site Approval, File #SA 1-85 Commissioner Iachenbruch requested the following changes to the July 10, 1985 minutes: On page two , first paragraph, 13th line remove "half'; On page9, 4th paragraph, add at end of sentence "required for subdivision".; on first paragraph, 4th line, remove YorION SBCCNDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of July 10, 1985 as amended. (Commissioner Kuranoff abstained from voting as he was not present at the 7/10/85 meeting). C. REPOPP FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 19, AND JULY 17, AND JULY 24, 1985: Camissioner Lachenbruch reported the City Council at their June 19, 1985 meeting appointed Cmmiissioner Siegel for four more years with the Commission; made new ` appointments to committees; Special Land Use Permits for Plough on Olive Tree hr and Shockley on Moody Springs Court were approved; Nowack on Country Way was continued regarding the applicability of the "Grandfather Clause"; and appointed Nancy Lytle as the Tann Planner, Lori Scott will be acting as her substitute while Nancy is on maternity leave. Planning Cannission Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Two C. REPORT FRCM CITY COUNCIL M=TNGS: (continued) 1 Commissioner Iachenbruch reported the City Council at their July 19, 1985 meeting approved Special Land Use Permits; approved Westwind Barn Sign which exceeds the size limitations required by code; continued Nauack on country Way Special land Use7Permit; and decided to hire an arborist to look at the trees (eucalyptus) on Arastradem. Camussimer Iachenbruch reported the City Council at their Adjourned meeting of July 24, 1985, approved a Resolution establishing an expedited procedure for the reconstruction of single family residences which were destroyed by fire or other buildings destroyed by natural disaster. A Committee called the "Disaster Site Develogrent Ccnmittee" was set-vp, we mist select two commissioners this evening who will serve on that camni.ttee. Nowack on Country Way for Special Land Use Permit was discussed, the applicant has decided to propose a smaller house for the subject lot and will be worked out in detail because of pathway and creek. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. LANDS OF HANSEN, FILE #SA 2-85, 26415 Anacapa Drive, (Sardis & Associates) Request for recommendation of approval of Site Approval Ms. Scott referred to her staff report dated July 18, 1985, noting this lot is located between La Cresta Drive and Anacapa Drive on a steep northeasterly facing slope, noting there are three small landslides less than 3' deep on the property and there has been significant erosion to the graded landslide repair located above the laved driveway. Ms. Scott gave commission zoning and subdivision criteria for the subject lot. Ms. Scott indicated issues related to this Site Approval are: 1) Geotechnical Constraints; 2) Pathways; 3) Sewer and Water Service; 4) Drainage. Ms. Scott indicated the applicants engineer has requested a Conditional Exception dated April 24, 1985 to the requirement of a Coded Slope Classification Map as per Section 9-4.506 (37). Staff recdmpnds that the Planning Commission adopt a ;ration recce ending that the City Council approve the Lands of Hansen subject to Conditions of Approval attached to the July 18, 1985 Staff Report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mrs. Dorothy u rpoothian, 26435 Anacapa Drive, concerned over location of requested pathway, noting they do not support this request for security reasons and increase of foot traffic. Mr. Ed Guiliani, Sandis & Associates, noted the lot was established in 1959, it is very heavily weeded and very steep, noting that by developing the lot we will eliminate these problems and by following the geotechnical recommendations. Mr. Guiliani indicated they do not agree with the request for pathway. Commissioner Iachenbruch questioned the reasoning behind not providing a Coded Slope Classification Map, noting it is very important. Mr. Isak Hansen, 301 Pope Street, owner, discussion with commission and staff drainage concerns related to the subject property. fir. Mr. Steve Bethke, 13000 La Cresta, concerned over request for pathway, noting it is not necessary. With regard to erosion control, there is an area where there is an existing problem right where the pathway is to be located. Mr. Bethke indicated if the path mist be part of this application, he would like to see no use during evenings, no horses and no motorcycles, noting signs should be posted. Planning Commission Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Three D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 1. lands of Hansen 1. Mrs. Mary Stutz, Chairmn, Pathway Committee, indicated this is a great opportunity fir' to get a link between La Cresta and Anacapa in this area the path is strickly a pedestrian pathway, as it will have steps (horses can't use stepsl. Mrs. Stutz indicated the coimuittee doesn't expect usage to be heavy, but will be available for neighborhood use. Mrs. Stutz indicated this pathway is not shown on the Master Path Plan. The Public Hearing was then closed. There was discussion between staff, ccu ssion and audience with regard to known slides that have occurred recently (within past few years and before) on and around the subject property. A suggestion was rade that when doc=ents are recorded for the subject property, that it be known there are existing geotechnical problems related to this lot, suggesting Cotton & Associates letter be recorded, M7PI(N SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Gottlieb and passed by the following roll call vote to add a new Condition #7, to read as follows: The Town shall record these Conditions of Approval, Lands of Hansen, File #SA 2-85, ROLL CALL: Ayes: Cortnissioners Carico, Gottlieb, Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers, and Chairman xuranoff Noes: Ccmnissioner Yanez Abstain: None Passed by Consensus to change "should" to "shall" in Conditions 1,A. and 1,B. Passed by the following roll call vote to amend Condition 2.A,as follows: V -ditches shall be designed and constructed to control surface water runoff frau the property as recorwended m the geotechnical consultant's (Donald Herzog & Associates) supplementary report dated April 23, 1985, and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Soils Engineer; all necessary pernLts shall be obtained. ROIL CALL: Ayes: Canniss=ers Carico, Gottlieb, Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers and Chairman Ruranoff Noes: Nine Abstain: Commissioner Yanez Passed by the following roll call vote to anend Condition 3,A. and 3,B, as follows: 3.A. The owner shall grant a ten foot (10') wide pathway easmant along the southern property line and shall construct a usuable pedestrian path with steps to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Pathway Cmvtittee. The pathway dedication is to occur as part of the requirenents for Site Approval, and construction to occur as part of the Site Development Permit requirements, Condition 3.B.: The owner shall bring the existing path along la Cresta Drive up to Type IID standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Pathway Cau ttee. ROLL CALL: ` Ayes: C n ssicners Carioo, Gottlieb, Siegel and Struthers `, Noes: Connissioners Lachenbruch, Yanez and Chairman Ruranoff Abstain: None, Planning Camiission Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Four D. PUBLIC HFARINGS:(continued) 1. Lands of Hansen Passed unanimously to require the applicant to submit a Coded Slope Classification Map as per municipal Code Section 9-4.506 (37). MOTION SBCONOED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Lach nbruch and passed by the following roll call vote to reccruend approval of the Lands of Hansen, Site Approval, File #SA 2-85, subject to Conditions of Approval as amended. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioner Car1co, Gottlieb, lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers and Chairman Kuranoff Noes: Nate Abstain: Commissioner Yanez 2. IROS OF FCBD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, FILE #CUP 321-69, 12335 Stonebrook Drive, Review and Amendment of Conditional Use Permit With the agreement of the Commission, Chairman Kuranoff moved iter E.1, before D.2. (asncurrance by Ccunissiom) E. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Request for building setback determination, lands of Hamilton, 24920 La Loma Court, (continued from July 10, 1985 agenda) Mr. Enright referred to his staff report dated July 18, 1985 and to the City Attorney's memo dated July 22, 1985. Mr. Enright indicated as shown in the City Attorney's nano the easements for utilities including vehicular access "solely for the maintenance of utilities within such easements" may not be counted as an easement for vehicular access, therefore, the 40' setback shall be from La Soma Court. W. Hamilton, 24920 La Lona Court, informed Commission that he disagreed with the City Attorney's interpretation, and unfortunately he has not been able to contact Mr. Gillio for discussion on this matter. It was agreed to by consensus that the City Attorney be availble to discuss this matter with Mr. Hamilton. YrTicN SEcUNDED AND FAILED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Yanez and failed by the following roll call that it is the viewpoint of the Planning Commission that this request for the Lands of Hamilton, 24920 La Loma Court, be approved if the City Attorney agrees it is proper procedure. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Siegel and Yanez Noes: Commissioners Carico, Gottlieb, lachenbruch, Struthers and Chairman Kuranoff Abstain: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: moved by Siegel, seconded by Lachenbruch and passed unanimously to Deny the Lands of Hamilton, 24920 La Loma, Court based on the City Attorney's decision of July 22, 1985. Iii Planning Cannission Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Five D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:(ccntinued) 2. LANDS OF FORD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, FILE #CUP 321-69, 12335 Stonebrook Drive, Review and Amendment to Conditional Use Permit Ms. Scott referred to her staff report dated July 19, 1985, informing Cmmission in 1952 the Ford Country Day School was granted a Use Permit by the Santa Clara Country Planning Commission to operate a Day School, noting after the Town's incorporation the Use Permit was considered to be valid; in 1957, Ms. Scott indicated the school requested permission to construct an addition for a kinder- garten classroom, noting the Use Permit was reviewed by the Commission and was amended to allow the addition with the condition that the school enrollment be limited to 160 pupils. Ms. Scott indicated in 1962, the Use Permit was amended to raise the limit to 250 pupils. Ms. Scott indicated the present population of the school is 110 and is anticipated to be 135 this fall. Ms. Scott informed ConTni.ssion the last time this Use Permit was reviewed was in 1969, when the school requested modification of the permit to allow construction of a bus port and a new tennis court. Ms. Scott informed Commission the school has been used for numerous find raising events on evenings and weekends, noting it is apparent these fund raisers are not always solely for the benefit of the school, this is a concern to both staff and adjoining neighbors. Ms. Scott informed Camdssion that staff has not recc ended any conditions to address the fund raisers due to a lack of parameters and historical information upon which a decision could be made. Ms. Scott indicated that staff feels that the renting of the property should be limited and strongly suggests the Camdssion define the limits of renting and condition the property accordingly. Ms. Scott noted complaints have been received from adjacent neighbors concerning, noise, traffic, parking, etc. Ms. Scott recamaanded that the Planning Camiission adopt a notion approving the extension of the subject Use Permit with recamended Conditions of Approval attached to the July 19, 1985 Staff Report. The Public Hearing Was then opened. Mr. Don Hull, 24445 Adobe Dine, Chairman of the Board of Directors - Ford Country Day School, gave Commission and Staff a brief background as to how the parents of Ford Country Day School formed a non-profit organization when the past owner (Mr. Warner) had the property for sale, noting they do not receive any state or federal funding. Mr. Hull indicated the school had to raise the tuition in the past and hopefully we won't have to again this next school year, noting a way for them to raise money has been recently renting out the school for weddings, show- case, etc., noting they did not advertise for renting out the property, that people cage to than. Mr. David Stamm, 12341 Stonebrook Court; Mr. Fd Willi, 24855 Prospect Road; Mr. Maynard Stevenson, 24785 Prospect Road; Mr. John Keefer, 12231 Stonebrook Drive; Mrs. Alam Wood, 12151 Stonebrook Drive; Mr. Frank Williams, 25000 Oneonta Drive, and Mr. Gil Murray, 12335 Stcnebrook Drive, all spoke against the approval of the Use Permit with regard to the current Fund Raising Events being held at the school, noting their concerns over traffic volume which has increased con- siderably since the start of these types of events, noise generated from the events, parking on roadways, security, and possible problems with the septic system due to a larger usage. The above residents asked the CmYnission to consider a condition for Ford Country Day School that school lours would be from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., with events to be attended only by students and their parents. `. In the event that the Fund Raising Events were allowed by the Town, the residents expressed the need for a shuttle service to and frau the school, and limited time usage on weekends and evenings. Planning Camdssim Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Six D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) ` 2. Lands of Ford Country Day School Mr. Fred Zappert, 25394 La Lama Naive, informed Crnmission that the Board of Directors at the school are hopeful that the current fund raising events will curtail within one or two years, before they are financially stable to operate the school on tuitions, etc. Mr. i4en Scott, 210 Delphi Circle, read a letter to Ca:missim frau Mr, & Mrs. Lin, 12305 Stonebrook Drive, indicating they do not object to the current use of renting the facilities, however, they do not agree with parking on Stonebrook, but should be allowed to use school property for parking area, Mr. Jack Bauer, Maintenance Supervisor, Ford Country Day School, indicated with regard to concerns raised over the septic system, the septic system is drained about twice a year, noting they will look further into the concern, Ms. Annette Hull, 24445 Adobe Lane, informed Ccmnission Ford Country Day school does not cook food on the facility, and have not used cooking area for 7-8 years, with the exception to tort dog lunches, etc. Staff, Ommissim and audience discussed the use of shuttle service from Foothill College to the School during the fund raising events and vsddings to eliminate some of the traffic volume. There was discussion over the confusion raised re- garding Stonebrock Court being private or public. Mr, Scarborough indicated further review will take place with regard to Stonebrnok Court, noting the road is 1/2 public and 1/2 private, either the owners need to dedicate to the Town, or the Town should abandon the road. There was discussion over limiting the number of guests that would attend functions at the school. It was pointed out the need for an information sign for direction to the school, during such events. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Iachenbruch and passed by the following roll call vote to continue the public hearing for Ford Country Day School, Conditional Use Permit to the August 14, 1985 meeting, with ccncurance that school officials and school neighbors get together and discuss Concerns raised this evening. ROLL CALL: Ayes: Co ssioners Carioc, Gottlieb, Iachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers and Chairman Kuranoff Noes: None Abstain: Commissioner yanez 3. IANDS OF ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL, FILE #CUP 53-59, 12816 E1 Monte Road, Review and Amendment of Conditional Use Permit Ms. Scott referred to her staff report dated July 19, 1985, noting in 1959 St. Nicholas Church received a Use Permit to build a school, auditorium, church and rectory. Ms. Scott indicated there has been no review of the Use Permit since it was granted in 1959. In June, 1985 St. Nicholas School requested approval for an aAcitim to the school, currently scheduled with City Council for Special Land Use Permit. Ms. Scott indicated staff is not aware of any caqDlaints by 1, `r neighboring residents regarding the use and operation of the St. Nicholas facilities. Ms. Scott indicated staff recmuends that the Planning Connissim adopt a motion to approve the extension of the Conditional Use Permit subject to reccm ended amendments and additional conditions of approval as attached to the July 19, 1985 staff report. Planning CGnlnissim Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Seven D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued) 3. St. Nicholas School Mr. Enright informed Commission that since the Staff Report was prepared, staff has been informed that the Claussen Property adjacent to the school property may be in for subdivision, noting perhaps a condition should be added to the Use Permit that at such time as Claussen Property is in for subdivision, the Use Permit be reviewed with regard to access. The Public Hearing was then opened. Ms. Re Taylor, President of St. Nicholas School, indicated they had no problems with the Conditions of Approval as presented in the Staff Report, and would gladly send a copy of the events held at the school to the Town for their review, The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Struthers and passed unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit, Lands of St. Nicholas School, File #CUP 53-59 subject to Conditions of Approval as amended. Condition 1. amended to remove "one (1) per calendar year". Condition 8. Added to read: As per Stuart Farwell, Los Altos Fire Department, the eucalyptus trees on the property shall be trimmed and cleaned, any dead material under trees are to be removed; any and all dead trees shall be removed from the property. Those conditions shall be met within three (3) months of the approval of this Use Permit (October 24, 1985), and shall occur annually. Condition 9. Prided to read: At the time of review of the Claussen Property, APN: 336-22-008) for proposed subdivision, this Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed with regard to access. NEW BUSINESS: (Stens taken out of order) 2. Request for Setback Determination, Lards of Riches, Int #6, Via Corita Me. Scott referred to her staff report dated July 19, 1985, noting Mr. Riches has submitted an application for zoning and site development permits for a new residence, noting this lot is on the comer of Natoma Road and Via Corita, the applicant has selected the forty foot setback frau Natoma Road. Staff recomennds that Conaission find that the setback chosen by applicant will not be injurious to adjacent properties or the public interest and approve the forty foot setback fron Natoma Road and thirty foot setback from Via Corita. MOTION SECWM AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, ascended by Lachrenbruch and passed unanimously to approve the Lands of Riches request, forty foot setback from Natoma Road and thirty foot setback from Via Corita. 1. Request for Site Development determination, bands of Katsaros, 27466 Sunrise Farm Road, Driveway widening E Mr. Enright referred to his staff report dated July 18, 1985, noting Mr. Katsams y has requested that the Planning Co n fission determine if the work he proposes to do would require a Site Development Permit as stated by Code Section 9-3.301. Mr. Enright indicated Mr. Katsaros is considering renovating and widening his driveway, noting the driveway was originally 10' wide and he would like it 121. Planning Ccmnission Minutes - July 24, 1985 Page Eight F. NEW BUSINESS: (continued) 1. KatsaroS Mr. Enright informed coamissim if this request did not require Site DeveloPment Permit, it will still require both zoning and building permits. M rIDN SECOMED AND FAILED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Carico and failed by the following roll call vote to not require Lands of Katsaros, 27466 Sunrise Farm Road obtaining of a Site Development Permit for driveway reconstruction, all permits world be administrative review. RDLL CALL: Ayes: Commissioners Carico, Siegel and Chairman Kuranoff Noes: Commissioners Gottlieb, Iachenbruch and Struthers Absent: Crnmissioner Yanez MWTON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Larhenhn,ch, seconded by Kuranoff and passed unanimously to continue the Lands of Katsaros to the August 14, 1985 agenda, in order for Mr. Katsaros to be present and provide informa- tion as needed. 3. Appointment of members to Disaster Site Developrent COmmittee camdssiwuers Kuranoff and Struthers appointed to Conmittee with Cmnissioner Carico as alternate. It was suggested that the Disaster Site Development Meetings be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 P.M. 4. Appointment of Chairman and Vice -Chairman to the Planning Commission Camdssiauer Lachenbruch nominated Bill Siegel as Vice -Chairman, all Coun issioners present concurred. Commissioner Lachenbruch nominated Judy Carico as Chairman, all connissdoners present concurred. 5. Discussion of setting date and time of Study Session for review of NDA and Height. It was decided that staff and Chairman would schedule a meeting and notices be sent to cert ssicners. G. AWGUF VENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins Engineering/Planni g