HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1986PLANNING CCWISSICN
TW OF ICS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Ins Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 1986
Reel 121, Side I, Tract I, 000-475
Chairman Carico called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Toon Hall
Council Chambers.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE'
Present: CmTnissioners Gottlieb, La henhr ch, Siegel, Struthers, yanez
and Chairman Carico
Absent: None
Staff: George Scarborough, City Manager; Michael Enright, City Engineer;
Nancy Lytle, Town Planner; Leslie Mullins, Secretary
maTICN SECONDED Am CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Iachenbruch
and passed unanimously to accept the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes - January 8, 1986
2. Public Hearings for January 22, 1986:
a. Lands of Cheng, File #VAR 5-85, 11651 Jessica Lane
b. Lards of Berry Hill Farms, File #CUP 8028-77, Annual Review
c. Lands of Frmont Hills Country Club, File #(ITP 8010-76, Annual Review
d. Lands of Gerard Hanes, Int #1, Gigli Court, Site Development Referral
C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 1985:
Ccmaissioner Strutters reported the City Council approved S.L.U.P. for Lands
of Bob Owen Hares, Lot #6, Bentley Court for single story residence, (2 story
residence was withdrawn); approved S.L.U.P. for Chang, Carrington Circle;
S.LU.P. approved for Markoff, Central Drive; indicated a S.L.U.P. for McCain
on Darling Way for Solar Panels on the roof was not necessary; There was
discussion over what uses would trigger requiring a Use Permit on accessory
buildings, with a recannendation that plumbing for toilets would necessitate
the Use Permit process; Amended Site Approval for Korpontinos, with regard
to the Conservation Easement; Hansen on Anacapa requested deletion of pathway
request, his request was denied; Town Geologist directed to perform surface
study on S-Ou ve - Fremont Road, Town Engineer gave presentation of four
alternates for S -Curve; Status Report given or Heritage House; and Discussion
of E1 Retiro project in Los Altos.
Planning Cramiission Minutes of January 8, 1986
Page Two
D. PUBLIC HFARINGS:
1. LANDS OF PRODRSRID, FILE #CVP 8-85, 14975 Page Mill Road, Request for
approval of Conditional Use Permit for secondary dwelling
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated January 3, 1986, noting this item
was previously considered at the Co mission meeting on November 13, 1985
and continued with permission of the applicant after the Commissim expressed
concern over the siting of the structure and the applicant expressed a
willingness to consider another site for the proposed structure. Ms. Lytle
indicated the applicant decided not to resite the proposed guest house and
has requested a building permit for the structure, which was issued on
December 13, 1985. Ms. Lytle noted the proposed structure according to
administrative definition would not require a Use Permit, however, the City
Council granted a S.L.U.P. for the structure with a condition that the
applicant acquire a Use Permit prior to final inspection of the Building
Permit. Ms. Lytle informed Commission that if they are not able to make
the necessary findings for granting of the Use Permit, that staff will appeal
this item to the City Council for administrative reasons. Ms. Lytle recomended
approval of the Use Permit with Conditions of Approval attached to the
January 3, 1986 Staff Report.
The Public Hearing was the opened and closed with no me speaking for or
against this item.
MOTION SECCNDED AND CARRSID: Moved by Lachmbruch, seconded by Gottlieb
and passed by the following roll call vote to Deny the Conditional Use Permit
for Lands of Prodromu, File #CUP 8-85, for a secondary duelling on the
basis that Cmudssion was not able to make the necessary findings under
Municipal Code Section 9-5.1107 (a) 1., because of it's close proximity to
an entrance to the crnmun.ity on one of the four scenic roadways, and as
the proposal is inconsistent with the intent of the Town's General Plan.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Ccrwassioners Gottlieb, Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers, and Chairman Carico
NOFS: Camussioner Yanez
ABSTAIN: None
2. Proposed Changes and hwndments to the Text of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of
the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, concerning Antennas and m=nendation
concerning proposed Negative Declaration
Commissioner Gottlieb informed Cmmissionexs of the sub-ommittee meeting held
on Monday, January 6, 1986, noting most of the discussion was regarding functions
of antennas and their working parts; members were fairly pleased with categories,
however, they have asked that they be increased by 4' approximately to meet
manufacturers specifications. Gottlieb indicated the Use Permit process mentioned
in the Ordinance is not in keeping with the current Site Development Ordinance,
noting this should be changed to:'review by full Planning Commission, noting this
way the applicant will save $1,500 application fees. Ms. Gottlieb indicated
there was also discussion over setbacks, and wind: load factors for determining
size of antennas.
` Co ssioner Lachenbruch indicated information provided by Mr. Smithwick and
Mr. Sneider was very helpful, however, we received so much new information
that we will not be able to go through it all this evening, suggesting that
staff review all new information provided, and compile it for a later date.
Planning Commission Minutes of January 8, 1986
Page Three
D. PUBLIC BEARINGS:
2. Antennas (continued)
The Public Bearing was then opened.
Mr. Bob Brown, 25830 Estacada Drive, objects to viewing antennas from
windows of neighboring properties, noting antennas should be required to
be somewhere on the property that the user views it and not their neighbors,
and when the antenna is not in use, that it be required to be lowered.
Mr. Brom indicated permits should be required, and that antennas should
not interfere with T.V. reception, as his neighbors has in the past.
Mr. Richard Burguillas, 25851 Estacada Drive, concerned ever antennas
imposing upon neighbors view, and T.V. reception, indicating our lots are
smaller than average therefore more obtrusion from antennas.
Mr. Ron Cipari, Portola Valley, informed Commission he has worked with
Federal Organization with regard to complaints over T.V. reception failing
in areas of antennas, noting most of the equipment checked cleared all
testing, noting he is willing to offer his assistance with others to
work on interference problems.
Mr. Robert Smithwick, Thanked the Commission for participating in the
sub -committee, and indicated that comments made by Gottlieb and Lachenbruch
have been forwarded correctly to the Commission.
Mr. Craig Miller, informed Commission he has 5 acres, noting that his
antenna is close to the property line because the acreage goes down into
a canyon.
Mr. Edward Radlo, 25811 Estacada Drive, informed Commission that he does not
believe that his antenna causes any of his neighbors interference with their
T.V.'s, I do believe that it is caused by cordless telephones. Mr. Radlo
indicated that he has satisfied the FCC requirements with his antenna.
Mr. Robert Lewis, 14554 Le Bell Drive, thought that this evenings meeting
was to do with height limitations on antennas, informing Commission of sur-
rounding Town's height requirements and enforcement policies, asking for
a 30' height limit and if a crank -up type of antenna that it be down when
not in use.
Mr. Richard Simko, 27861 Black Mountain Road, supportive of antenna operators
and their use not interfering with T.V. reception.
Mr. Ronald Jones, City of Campbell, informed commission that he felt the
ordinance was not written in keeping with todays requirements for -antenna users.
The Public Hearing was then closed. Chairman Carico thanked everyone for their
participation.
Commissioners requested staff to obtain what other communities similar to
Los Altos Hills have in the way of ordinances and their enforcement.
` Commissioner Siegel questioned how the adopted ordinance would affect existing
`r' antennas? Ms. Lytle indicated that she would need to check with the City
Attorney to provide this information.
=ICN SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Lachenbruch
and passed unanimously to continue the public hearing to February 26, 1986.
Planning Crnmission Meeting of January 8, 1986
Page Four
E. OLD BUSINESS:
( 1. Staff Report frau Imbert Schubert, City of Los Altos, regarding E1
�r Retiro Property was distributed to Co missioners for their review,
Camiissioner Struthers noted a nano was prepared for the City of
Ins Altos with reconnendations frau sub-caanittee and forwarded
with a corer letter £ran the City council. Struthers indicated
the report from Schubert does not address our concerns all together.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ms. Lytle inforned Cannission there is a fifth VL-dnesday, which
could be used for Study Session for Zoning Ordinance Amend ents
for height and design review. Ms. Lytle discussed ideas being
presented to the city Council for their review of S.L.U.P. at
the January 15, 1986 meeting.
MOriCN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Yanez
and passed unaninmsly to hold the Study Session on January 29, 1966
at 5:30 P.M.
2. Cannissicner Gottlieb questioned if the S -Curve plans will be
presented to the Commission? Mr. Enright informed cmmission
the plans are on file in the office for review by individuals
but they will not be placed on an agenda for consideration.
G. ADJOUIW4ENr:
There being no further new or old business, the neeting was adjourned
at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Mullins
Engineering/Planning