HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/1986PLANNING CXMMTSSION
TOWN OF IDS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremnnt Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Q Wednesday, March 12, 1986
Feel 122, Side I, Tract I, 000-757
Chairman Carico called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. in the Town Hall
Council Chambers.
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Present: Cmutissioners Gottlieb, Kaufman, Iachenhruch, Siegel, Struthers,
yanez (arrived 7:50) and Chairman Carico
Absent: None
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Council Rep: Councilwnlan Fuh man
Staff: Michael W. Enright, City Engineer; Nancy Lytle, Ttvn Planner;
Leslie Mullins, Secretary
B. OCNSENT CALENDAR:
Item B.1. removed: Carico, Gottlieb and Struthers
The minutes of the February 26, 1986 meting were corrected as follows:
Carico noted on page 6, add "on" to host; Gottlieb noted on page 2, add "fees",
Struthers noted on page 3, add "Conservation Fasem nt" and page 5,add "dish".
Chairman Carico informed Comcission the City Attorney has advised that once
the applicant for Adobe Creek Iodge,Conditicnal Use Pernit,has paid fees for
his application, the public hearing on the Draft Environ ental Impact Report
could be scheduled, noting Mr. Bellucci has paid the appropriate fees for
his current application on file.
NOTION SECONDED AND CAR=D: Moved by Gottlieb, seconded by Struthers and
passed unanimously*to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Minutes of February 26, 1986;
2. setting Public Hearings for March 26, 1986:
a. Draft Environmental impact Report - Adobe Creek Lodge and Country Club
Commissioner Iachenbruch abstained frau approval of minutes.
C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1986:
Camuissioner Siegel reported the City Council approved Special Land Use Permits
for: Lewis on Purissima Iniad, subject to color natural not white, new residence;
Swiontek on Barley Hill Road for addition; Ting on Elena Road for addition;
Marek on Tepa Way for addition ; Eberz on Sherlock Road for new
residence; Herpick on Horseshoe Lane (revised submittal) for new residence; and
Gerard/Gigli on Gigli Court for new residence, noting applicant removed turret
and bay windows. Siegel reported the Council denied Special Land Use Permit
Planning Commission Minutes - March 12, 1986
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C. REPORT' FROM CITY COUNCIL: (continued)
for Kahng on Vista Serena, new residence for redesign as the development
is to the maximims on ordinances. Siegel reported Council approved a Joint
Study with Los Altos and Santa Clara Valley Water District for management of
Adobe Creek.
Cmmissioner Struthers added the City Council of Ins Altos also voted to
join in study with Los Altos Hills, Foothill and SCVwD.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LANDS OF BERRY HILL FARMS, FILE #CUP 8028-77, 14250 Page Mill Road, Request
for approval of Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated February 19, 1986, noting she would
like to wrend the report verbally to include a recent letter frau Environmental
Health Services dated March 11, 1986 which indicates some conditions which
must be met prior to continuance of C.U.P. Ms. Lytle informed Commission the
public hearing should be continued to the April 9, 1986 meeting to allow Berry
Hill to conform.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Ms. Barbara Hawkins, Manager - Berry Hill Farms, informed Commission that all
items indicated on the March. ll, 1986 letter had been completed, asking Commission
to approve the Annual Review.
Ms. Lytle responded staff preferred the public hearing be continued to allow
Environmental Health Services to review the items as completed.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
MOPION SECONDED APED CARRIED: Mowd by Iachenbruch, seconded by Kaufman and
passed unanimously to continue the Public Hearing for Lands of Berry Hill Farms,
File #(IJP 8028-77 Annual Review to April 9, 1986 meeting.
2. LAPS Or agJgOOD FARMS, FILE #(IJP 8007-75, 24975 O'Keefe lane, Request for
approval of Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated March 6, 1986, noting she would like
to amend the report verbally to include a recent letter from Ehvir= ental Health
Services dated March 11, 1986 which indicates some conditions which Host be net
prior to continuance of C.U.P. Ms. Lytle informed the Commission the public
hearing should be continued to the April 9, 1986 meeting to allow Oalaood Farms
to conform.
Camdssioner Gottlieb noted in the Conditions of Approval for Ow1wood, there
is condition B.S, regarding earth movement (grading), something similar to
this condition should be included in the Tentative Map Conditions of Approval.
Struthers expressed concern that it be an archeologist as well as the Town
Historian, and that Commission should prepare a letter regarding this matter to
the Council prior to their public hearing on the Tentative Map. Ms. Lytle agreed
suggesting wording which might be appropriate: All work to cease during grading
operations if artifacts or indian ruins are found, and to call archeologist
to observe conditions, noting perhaps this item should be discussed under "Old
Business".
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The Public Hearing was opened and closed with no one speaking for or against
this item.
Planning Commission Minutes - March 12, 1986
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D. PDBLIC HEARINGS:
2. IANDS OF OWLWODD FARMS: (continued)
MCTICN SEMMED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Gottlieb and passed
unanimously to continue the Public Hearing for lands of CAAwood Farms, File
#CUP 8007-75, Annual Review to April 9, 1986 meeting.
LANDS OF WESIWIND FAINS, FILE #CUP 8022-77, 27210 Altamont load, Request for
approval of Annual Review of Conditional Use Permit
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated March 5, 1986, noting the previous
review was approved by Cmmnission at their January 9, 1985 meeting, with new
conditions added, in particular a Landscape Plan be submitted and reviewed
annually for maintenance. his. Lytle noted a plan was filed and approved on
March 25, 1986 by the Site Development Comnittee, and scheduled for re -review
on the March 26, 1986 Agenda for compliance. Ms. Lytle indicated there have
been no complaints received by Torun Hall regarding the operation of Westwind
Barn. his. Lytle noted a new condition should be added to read as follows:
7.d. A backflow prevention device (pressure type vacuum breaker) shall be
installed in the main barn water line between the kitchen and the pipe leading
to the first trough. Ms. Lytle reccmmended that Omission adopt a motion
to approve the extension of C.U.P. with amemiment to Oanditions of Approval.
Commissioner Struthers questioned if a time limit should be placed on installa-
tion of backflow device.
Commissioner Kau&m noted the public hearing could be continued. April 9th to
allow time to install device and to receive outcome of Landscape Plan at Site
Development Greeting.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Ms. Jo Chamberlain, Westwind Fares. introduced new President, Ms. Bev. Cone and
Manager currently at Westwind. M. Chamberlain noted she has been in contact
with the City Manager, who has informed Westwind we need to obtain three
estimates for installation of backflow device, indicating they might not be
able to achieve this by April 9th, asking that C.U.P. be approved contingent
upon the installation.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
Commissioners discussed continuance of the public hearing to April 9th to allow
installation of backflow device and public hearing for landscape plan review.
With regard to the Landscape Plan, Ms. Chamberlain informed Commission they
had to change the species previously approved and then winter came along and
we have not been able to cmplete plantings, noting we are almost in compliance.
Ms. Chamberlaam. noted it would not be a problem to continue item to later date.
MOTION SECCNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by rarhenhr„rh, seconded by Struthers and
passed by the following roll call vote to continue the Public Hearing for
Lands of Westwind Farms, File #CUP 8022-77, to April 9, 1986 meeting to allow
Public Hearing on Landscape Plan.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers and Chairman Carico
NOES: Csnmissioner Kaufman
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Gottlieb and Yanez
Planning Commission Minutes - March 12, 1986
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D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. LANDS OF KELLY, FILE #PM 3-85, 24143 Hillview Road, (Brian, Kangas, Foulk
& Associates), Request for approval of lot Line Adjustment
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated March 6, 1986, noting the subject
property contains .two lots, created by subdivision in 1930, one treasuring
1.13 acres and the other .76 acres. M. Lytle noted the property was developed
in 1946 without consideration of the lot Line, therefore a pool, a portion of
the residence and tool shed are located on Lot #5, while the remainder of
structures are on Lot #22. Ms. Lytle noted the applicant is proposing a lot
Line adjustment which will relocate the line between the two lots in order to
retain the the maxt= extent possible the existing development on Parcel A,
while creating no increase in non -conformity with subdivision standards on
Parcel B. Ms. Lytle informed Comtission the applicant has designed several
draft proposals, and after conference with Subdivision Cmmittee has decided
on the proposal dated May 1985, which will require removal of pool. Ms. Lytle
informed Catmission of data regarding two proposed sites (zoning and subdivision
requirements). Ms. Lytle reoommnded the Cmmission adopt a motion to approve
the subject Lot Line Adjustment subject to the conditions of approval attached
to the March 6, 1986 Staff Report.
Cmmission and Staff discussed State Laws and Los Altos Hills Municipal Code,
with regard to Section 9-4.310 and it's applicability to this project.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Ms. Pat Webb, Brian, Kangas, Foulk & Associates, informed Camnission the Kelly's
purchased the property in 1964, applied for a Site Approval when discovered an
aerial photo to be erroneous and found to be needed was a Lot Line Adjustment
which is before Co mission this evening, noting they have had several designs
to achieve what the Kelly's needs are as well as meeting Taal Ordinances, with-
out the need of Conditional Exceptions or variances. Ms. Lytle noted the
Kelly's have reluctantly agreed to remove swhmAng pool, as needed with the
proposed Lot Line Adjustment, asking Cmmission to appreve the application.
Mr. Michael Allen, 24156 Summerhill, expressed concern over the type of
structure which will be allowed, asking what guarantee that conditions will
be met and what conditions are there, size of hare, and location?
Ms. Lytle referred Mr. Allen to Staff Report indicating conditions of approval,
and current Urgency Ordinance guidelines regarding square footage allowed for
development area and building coverage, noting aspects such as this will be
handled at the Site Development meetings, informing Cammission and Mr. Allen
development on the parcel will be minimal due to size of lot.
Mr. Enright informed Cmmission and public that if Lot. Line is approved as
submitted, the development area and building coverage would be reduced by 208.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
Cmmission and staff discussed alternatives to Lot Line location, Municipal
Cale Section 9-4.310, City Attorney's opinion on subject application.
Ms. Webb informed Commission they asked for the City Attorney's interpretation
on the code sections very early on and have spend much time and money on the
proposal before the Ccamission this evening, asking camtission to please approve
the lot Line Adjustment.
Planning Crnmissicn Minutes - March 12, 1486
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D. PUBLIC HFARINGS:
4. LANDS CF KELLY, (continued)
MOTION SECONDED AND WITHDRAWN: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Carico
and then withdrawn to break for review of State laws and Municipal Code,
to continue the Lards of Kelly for legal interpretation.
Ms. Lytle informed Commission the configuration proposed is in keeping with
Town Ordinances, by not increasing non-conformity of lot, and that the
maxum m amount of structures are allowed to remain without variances.
Commissioner Lachenbruch questioned applicant if they had considered moving
the lot line so as not to be so strange and torturous, by taking 30' from
setback of existing structure, showing his design on the overhead projector,
thereby making a more usable lot.
Ms. Webb informed Cocmiission they had considered this alternative, noting
it would increase the non-conformity of Parcel B, by not meeting Slope Density
requirements, noting currently as proposed is keeping the existing nonconform-
ity and an open space buffer between the two lots.
Gmmissioner Yanez questioned if applicant had considered moving the existing
house.
Mr. Kelly, 24143 Hillview Road, informed Commiission the existing house has
been remodeled over the years and would be very difficult task to move the
residence, noting the protuberancereferred to by O mnissioner Lachenbruch
as awkward is for active solar system for the residence, noting they would
rather not clop up the backyard anymore.
Cmmissioner Kaufman noted the proposed lot line allows the residence to
remain, noting the structure on Parcel B will be modest and in conformance
with the existing neighborhood.
Chairman Carico expressed concern over denying the application, noting this
could cause the existing structure to be demolished, thereby allowing two
larger hares to be constructed, preferring a smaller structure on Parcel B
and the existing modest here on Parcel A.
YOrION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Carico and
passed by the following roll call vote to approve the Lot Line Adjustment,
Lands of Kelly, File #PM 3-85, as proposed with Conditions of Approval
attached to the March 6, 1486 Staff Report.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Kaufman, Lachenbruch, Siegel, Struthers, Yanez and
Chairman Carico
NOES: Cmmissioner Gottlieb
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Minutes - March. 12, 1986
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E. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ow1wood Farms, Tentative Map, Conditions of Approval
MOTION SE(bfIDID AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Gottlieb
and passed unanimously to direct the Chairman of Planning Camtission and
Town Planner to draft a letter to City Council regarding the emission of
archaeologistreview apply to excavations during subdivision, if artifacts
are found , to be included in the Tentative Map Conditions of Approval.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Setting dates of Study Sessions
a. March 19, 1986, 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. to review amendments to
Height Ordinances and Design Review.
b. March 26, 1986, 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. to review Site Development
Ordinance implementation procedures.
2. Ckrmnissioner Struthers questioned if the Than should require the Landscape
Plan be submitted at time of application, not prior to final inspection?
Ms. Lytle suggested perhaps a bond should be required until the Landscape
Plan is submitted, adding further review would be needed by staff
suggesting this item be placed on a future agenda for further discussion,
` with the possibility of raising bond amount.
Commissioners questioned how items are finaled presently.
Mr. Enright informed Commission a bond is new posted from $100 to 1,000
which is not refunded to applicant until final inspection is made, noting
if no final inspections are called in within 6 months, the permit is
expired, thereby the applicant must reapply for permits.
3, c'ha;rman Carico noted a representative is needed at the March 19, 1986
City Council meeting. Commissioner Kaufman volunteered.
4. Chairman Carico referred to mailer from League of California Cities
regarding Planning Commissioners workshop Institute, asking if any of
the Commissioners would like to attend, noting she has attended twice
and it offers very worthwhile information.
4. Commissioner Struthers noted while going through the packet for this
evenings meeting, there are 3 stables up for Annual Review, 2 of which
will be ending soon, noting the # of horses allowed at Owlwood and
Berry Hill are more than that allowed at westwind, suggesting perhaps
the Ton would like to look into this more, by allowing more horses
at westwind.
Cmmissioner Kaufman noted the Than is loosing a lot of stables, also
the area, noting there are long waiting lists, we need to encourage
more horse facilities.
5. Co missioner Gottlieb referred to letter from Heritage Trail Commission,
noting they are going to court over quarter horses.
Planning CamAssiai Mutates - March 12, 1986
Page Seven
F. IOW BUSINESS; (continued)
�w 6. Conmissiorer Siegel questioned staff if Earth Metrics would be
available at the Public Hearing for Adobe Creek lodge.
Ms. Lytle infomed Ctavnissicn Earth Metrics will be providing
summary of Draft Envirawental Fact Report at the March 26,
1986 Public Hearing.
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There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Mullins
Engineering/Planning