HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1985PLANNING OCUMSSIGN
TOM OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Freaont Road
LAS Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A RDaJW MEETING
Wednesday, August 14, 1985
Reel 119, Side II, Tract I 630 -End; Side I, Tract II, 000 -End
Chairman Caries called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Town Hall
council Chambers,
A. ROLL CALL AND PL= OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Comissioners Gottlieb, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch, Siegel and Chairman Carico
Absent: Cam dssimers Struthers and Yanez
Staff: Michael W. Enright, City Engineer; Lori Scott, Assistant Planner;
Leslie Mhillins, Secretary
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Siegel and passed
unanin usly to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes - July 24, 1985
2. Acceptance of Filing Tentative Map -
a) Lands of Silins, File #TM 1-85
3. Setting Public Hearings for August 28, 1985:
a) Lands of Silins, File #TM 1-85
b) Lands of Pinewood Private School, Annual Review
c) Lands of Solmon/Gray, File #s VAR #2-85 & (IJP #6-85
d) Lands of Osborne, File #CUP 7-85
e) Lands of Mozart, Site Development Referral
C. REPORT FRCM CITY CQJNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 1985:
Camcissioner Siegel reported the City Council approved: Lands of Lindsay, Site
Approval with the 60' street dedication; Lands of Hansen, Site Approval with
deletion of pathway and added a hold harmless clause re: soils; approved C.U.P.
for St. Nicholas School; approved Special Land Use Permits for: Kornfield,
Set study session for August 21, 1985 at 4:00 P.M. regarding the Site Development
Ordinance; they are to write the November 5th ballot opposition argument for
Abobe Creek on August 14th at a special meeting. A report frau the Code
Enforcement Comattee to encourage citizens to apply for a building and site
report which could be tailored to each individuals needs. There was discussion
on City Council attendance at Planning Camu.ssion meetings, they did not
adopt a policy on this.
Planning Comiission Minutes - August 14, 1985
Page Wo
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LASIDS Or JARVIS, FILE #SA 4-85, Old Page Mill Road and Jarvis Way,
Request for approval of Site Approval
As per Mr. Jarvis' engineer, Mr. John Riley, in a letter dated August 14,
1985, Mr. Jarvis has requested this item be withdrawn.
2. IANDS OF ROSCOE, FILE #SA 1-85, Adobe Lane, Request for approval of
Site Approval
Ms. Scott referred to her staff report dated August 8, 1985, noting the subject
lot is located in the Pink Horse Subdivision at the end of Adobe Lane and is
bordered by E1 Monte Road on the east, the site is currently undeveloped and
is vegetated by heavy brush and an assortment of trees, including several oak
trees. Ms, Scott gave camission a description of the property with regard
to Tt Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Issues related to this site are;
Geotechnical Constraints, Conservation Easement, Emergency Access, Pathways
and Drainage. Ms. Scott recamended that the Planning Cmudssim adopt a
motion recommending that the City Council approve the lands of Roscoe Site
Approval, subject to Conditions of Approval attached to the August 8, 1985
Staff Report,
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Wendell Roscoe, 12234 Tepa Way, informed Camiission and staff the emergency
access road should be between the two adjacent lots, not on only this particular
lot. With regard to the Conservation Faseimnt, Mr, Roscoe asked it not be
approved as cmditioned. Mr. Roscoe infomed Cc mnissim he has already designed
the proposed residence and it will take into consideration the saving of the
oak tree within the Conservation Easement. Mr. Roscoe indicated they will be
clearing poison oak in that arra,
The Public Hearing was then closed,
Mr. Enright indicated as showm on the recorded map for this subdivision, the
emergency access is on the subject lot, not both. With regard to the oak tree
the Conceptual Plan submitted with the Site Approval Map shows a 9' cut near
the oak.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Kuranoff and
passed by the following roll call vote to amend Condition #1,C, as follows:
The owner shall dedicate to the Town a Conservation Easement to include all
of the land south of the 356 coatcur. No grading, clearing, except for poison
oak, or structures shall be allowed within the Conservation Ease t, There
shall be no grading within 15' of the 30" live oak,
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Commissioners Gottlieb, Kuranoff, Lachenbruch and Chairman Carico
Noes: C mudssimer Siegel
MOTION SECCIIDID AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Carico and
passed by the following roll call vote to add a new Condition, #6.A., as
follows: The forty -foot (40') Building Setback shall be from E1 Monte Read
and thirty foot (30') Building Setback from Adobe Lane.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Ca ssioners Gottlieb, Lachenbruch, Siegel and Chairman Carico
Noes: Camuissimer Kuranoff
Planning Cormission Minutes - August 14, 1985
Page Three
D. PUBLIC BFARIN"S: (continued)
2. Lands of Roscoe
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Lachenbruch and
passed unanimously to recamiend approval to the City Council for the lands of
Rosoce, File #SA 1-85, Adobe Lane, subject to the Conditions of Approval as
amended.
3. LANDS OF FORD CO(=Y DAY SCHOOL, FILE #CUP 321-69, 12335 Stonebrook Drive,
Review and Amendment of Conditional Use Permit, (continued from 7/24/85)
Ms. Scott referred to her staff report dated August 9, 1985,, noting the review
of the Use Permit was continued from the Commissions July 24, 1985 meeting to
allow further discussion between the area residents and the school representatives,
Ms. Scott indicated a survey was prepared by residents and was circulated among
the other residents in the vicinity of the school, also a meeting was held with
residents and school representatives on August 7th, Ms. Scott informed Commission
she spoke with Mr. Frank Williams who lives on Oneonta Drive regarding the meeting
and survey, noting 508 of the survey respondents felt there should be no other
uses allowed in the Town except residential/agricultural, and the remaining 508
responded the Private Day School should be allowed to operate with restrictions,
Ms. Scott indicated the outcome of the meeting was that the neighbors and the
school agreed to disagree and were not able to came to any further resolvance
of this issue, (fiord raising events),
The Public Hearing was then opened,
Mr. Dean Palmer, Headmaster, informed Camnission that when Mr. Warner sold the
school, the new owners formed a Non -Profit Organization to run the school, noting
they need over 1/2 million dollars to preserve the school and mansion, Mr. Palmer
made the following suggestions as far as fund raising events: 1) restrict the
number of people allowed to attend to 200; 2) forbid parking on Stonebrook Court,
all parking on school caws or at Foothill College; 3) install directional signs
at Stonebrook Drive and Stonebrock Court and at FI Monte and Stonebrook; 4) set
a curfew at 11:00 p,m.;5)restrict after school activities;and 6) music level to
be attended to by school supervisor in charge, Mr. Palmer informed Oammission they
have already scheduled several events, asking the Comnission allow them to keep
their commitments. With regard to the Fire Inspection, it is scheduled for August
22, 1985.
Commissioners questioned if a list of the scheduled events had been submitted to
the Ttrm as of this date? Mr. Palmer indicated no, but it could be suppled as
soon as possible, noting there are approximately 60 events scheduled, Mr. Palmer
indicated of the scheduled events almost all events are scheduled for weekends,
and 1/2 evening..
Mr. David Stamm, 12341 Stonebrook Court, informed Commission the survey went
to 25 residents, 21 responded, noting the types of events that should be held
at nights would be graduation, dances for school, with the exception of the
boutique which was held last year and did not cause any concerns. Mr. Stamm
indicated the majority of respondents felt no events for fund raising should
be held, (i.e., weddings, conferences, etc.) Mr. Stamm indicated the house of
operation should be 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m„ allowing no evening classes,
Dr.. Saran, 25020 Oneonta Drive, indicated a clear definition of "events" should
be made by the Camiission.
Planning Commission Minutes - August 14, 1985
Page Four
D. PUBLIC HFARIl : (continued)
3. FORD CCUNPRY DAY SCHOOL
Mrs. Alma Wood, 12151 Stoneb ook Drive; Mrs. Phyliss Jairl, 24931 Oneonta
Drive; Mr. Butler, 12321 Stonebrook Court, all spoke against the use of
the school facilities for fund raising events.
Mr. Fred Zappert,25394 La lana, informed Commission he also attended the
meeting among residents and school representatives, noting there were two
positions, 1) No - Find Raising Events; and 2) accomodate the school as
much as possible. Mr. Zappert indicated they have already scheduled several
events, and deposits have already been paid, and cash has been spent, Mr.
Zappert indicated the school is willing to accept the Conditions as written
after June 1986, asking they be allowed to keep the events already scheduled,
with a one year grace period which would allow the school to get set finan-
cially.
Dr. Don Hull, 25445 Adobe lane, asked Commission to approve the scheduled
events, asking for a limited type of set-up until the school gets itself
established.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
MOTION SBOOFDED AND CARRIED: Moved by lachenbruch, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to allow the Ford Country Day School to continue with
Fund Raisers through Calendar year 1985, as presently committed (31 events).
The Town shall be provided with a list of scheduled events by the end of
6. week - August 16, 1985.
�+ Commissioner Siegel indicated it is not the intent of the Planning Commission
that it is the appropriate use of Morgan Manor as a fund raising institution
and that it is out of the scope of the Use Permit,
Passed unanimously that the 13 conditions recommended by Staff in the Staff
Report shall be in effect for the Use Permit, with two provisional conditions:
Condition #6 shall be modified until the end of the year to allow for the
schools comnittments.
MMION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Carico and passed
unanimously to limit the number of pupils to 250,
MOTION SBCCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by lachenbruch and
passed unanimously to accept conditions 1 through 5 as written in staff report.
YMICN SECONDED AND CARRIED: raved by Siegel, seconded by Carico and passed
unanimously that no parking shall be allowed on any surrounding neighborhood
street or on the driveway entrance to the property.
Passed unanimously to amend Condition #9, to read as follows: Ford Country
Day School shall provide directional signs at the corner of Stonebrcok Court
and Stonebrook Drive within the road right-of-way; and at the corner of Stone -
brook Drive and E1 Monte within the road right -Of- ay; and at the entrance
` gate.. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City Council prior
1 to the placement of the signs within the road right-of-way,
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Planning Comnission Minutes - August 14, 1985
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D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
3. FORD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
MOTION SECONDED AMID FAILED: Moved by Carioo, seconded by Gottlieb and failed
by the following roll call vote to review the Conditional Use Permit in
January, 1986.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Commissioners Gottlieb and Chairman. Carico
Noes: Commissioners Kuranoff, Lachenbruch. and Siegel
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Ruranoff and passed
unanimously to add a new Condition #14, to read as follows: Hours of operation
when students are present shall not be earlier than 7:30 A,M, nor later than
6:00 P.M.
Passed unanimously to amend Condition #6, to read as follows: Fund Raising
Events put on exclusively by the applicant, for the benefit of the applicant.'
shall be limited to a total of twelve (12). days per calendar year and shall
be concluded no later than the hour of 11:00 P.M. on weeknights, and 12:00
midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings,, with the exception of December 31,
1985 Event which may last until 2000 A.M,
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to approve the Lands of Ford Country Day School, File #
CUP 321-69 review and annncLrent to Conditional Use Permit, subject to Condi-
tions of Approval as amended,
4. LANDS OF DIBFRMRIRDO, 14110 Baleri Ranch Iniad, Referral frau Site DeveloFwent
Committee for Sports Court
Mr. Enright referred to his staff report dated August 5, 1985, noting the
Site Dsvelopre t Oannittee referred this application to construct a paddle
court because of the 14'+ elevation differential for the proposed court
location, noting the coahmed cut and fill exceeds the 'Town's policy of
12' set by Council in Resolution #1289. Mr. Enright indicated the
Connittee felt the only appropriate location is the undeveloped, relatively
level land where the applicant proposes to install a swimming pool, and that
the locations of the pool and court could easily be switched. Mr. Enright
indicated the plans submitted for Commission review have been amended from
those submitted to Site DevelcFment, thereby reducing the requested amount of
cut and fill for the court to 8''+ and moving the location of the court to
follow contours more closely.
Commissioners questioned the NIDA allowed, acreage of the property, setbacks
for proposed court.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Jim Di Barnardo, 14110 Bal.eri Ranch Road, referred to Resolution #1289,
noting it has been mistated by the Site Development Committee, noting they
are less than 12' of cut and fill, indicating there are other tennis courts
on BaleriRanch Fuad, noting this is a paddle court and it will be landscaped
so that it won't be visible.
Mr. Peter Shaw, asked how many neighbors objected to this sports court?
Mr. Shaw indicated there will be a much less impact to the neighborhood with
the proposed court a it will be landscaped, noting overall site impact is
minimal.
Planning Comnission Minutes - August 14, 1985
Page Six
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (continued)
4 4. LANDS OF DIBE[iNPRDO
fir' Mr. Shaw indicated they are below the allowed MDA by approximately 30-408.
The Public Hearing was then closed,
YKWICN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by IachAnhn,rh
and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the lands of Di Bernardo,
14110 Baleri Ranch Road for a sports court with the following conditions:
1. Drainage to be taken to existing scale as approved by the City Engineer.
2. A Landscape Plan shall be sulmitted and approved by the Site Development
,Ctnmittee prior to fence installation for the sports court.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Ccumissioners Lachenbruch, Siegel and Carico
Noes: Cam:issicners Gottlieb and Kuranoff
E. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request for Site Development Determination, Lands of Katsaros, 27466
Sunrise Farm Road, Driveway widening
Mr. Enright indicated this item was on the July 24th agenda and continued for
the applicant to be present, noting unfortunately the applicant is out of
Town and cannot attend this hearing, Mr. Katsaros did phone and indicated
there is no one living in or will be living in the detached garage, and
noted if it is a problem to widen the driveway to 12' he will leave it at 101.
PETION,SBCCMED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kuranoff, seconded by Siegel and passed
by the following roll call vote that this request for the Lands of Katsaros,
27466 Sunrise Farm Road falls within the intent of the proposed ordinance,
and is a minor change to the driveway, thereby not requiring a Site Development
Permit.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Conmissioners Kuranoff, Siegel and Chairman Carico
Noes: Commissioners Gottlieb and Rachenbruch
2. STUDY SESSICN:
A Study Session for review of Zoning ordinances shall be scheduled for
August 28th at 5:00 p.m.
3. EDITH AVENUE BRIDGE:
Mr. Enright informed Comnission a ribbon cutting ceramny shall be conducted
at 12:00 noon Thursday, August 15th,
4. SITE DE'VEI, RIENl' AND QTY CCUNCIL h1Fv;fINGS:
Chairman Carico handed out a new schedule for attendance by Commissioners
at Site Development and City Council meetings, noting phone numbers are
available for locating an alternate if Commissioner cannot attend who is scheduled.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
G. ADJCUFd [•IEfdI:
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 A.M,
Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins, Engineering/Planning