HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/1986PLANNING CQ-PIISSICN
TOiN OF ILS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
Wednesday, July 9, 1986
Reel 122, Side I, Tract II, 000 -End
Chairman Carico called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Town Hall
Council Clambers
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Cmnussioners Emling, Kaufman, Siegel, Struthers, Yanez and
Chairman CaricO
Absent: Commissioner Iachenbruch
Staff: Michael Enright, City Engineer; Nancy Lytle, TOW Planner;
Secretary, Leslie Mullins
Chairman Carico welcomed new Planning Camussioner Edward Ruling.
B.1. Removed (Carico)
Carica requested the minutes be amended as follows: Cn Page Two, under
Section C, "El Monte Road Guardrail continued to July 16, 1986 Agenda for
further discussion".
Carico questioned if Motion made by Lachenbruch on Page Five was withdrawn.
Commission and Staff indicated the Motion was seconded and carried with
discussion over wording in paragraph prepared by Ms. Lytle.
MOTION SECaf DED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Yanez and passed
unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Minutes of June 25, 1986 as amended on page two; and
2. Setting Public Hearings for July 2, 1986:
a. Lands of Baumgartner, File #VAR 3-86, 24292 Elise Court, Request
for variance for roof height encroachment.
b. Lands of Ugie, File WAR 6-86, 24970 O'Keefe Lane, Request for
variance to allow non -conforming structures per Subdivision Conditions
of Approval.
c. Lands of Alhouse, File #CUP 1-83, 26173 Rancho Manuella Lane,
Request for amendment to existing C.U.P. to allow kitchen facilities
per present ordinances.
cmTaissioner Siegel abstained from approval of minutes.
Planning Commission Minutes - July 9, 1986
Page Two
C. REPCW FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 2, 1986:
k/ Ccamussioner Struthers reported the City Council approved Special Land Use
Permits for Sobel, Lwin, and Owen/Murphy, with discussion over ridgeline for
Lin Residence and discussion over lot size requirements for extra large
houses such as Owen/Murphy with 2 LUF's or more, requesting the Planning
Cam fission take a look at instances like this. Struthers reported the City
Council approved Elmberg, Tentative Map with mch discussion over lot
configuration, noting the LUF's should be placed on maps prior to review
by Commission and Council. Struthers reported the Council approved 1986/87
Revenue Sharing, 1986/87 Budget with discussion of the 5 year Capital
Improvement Plan to come up again in August. Struthers reported Council
granted Chen on Taaffe Road an encroachment permit for walkway, with
condition of Type II path be installed and No Parking Sign; Fees were
waived for Ugie Variance as requested by Co mission when subdivision cane
through; Conditional Use Permit for Lacy was extended; two new appointments
made to the Los Altos Library Commission; and discussion over a request
by property owner at Viscaino and Purissima regarding installation of fence
along creek to keep trespassers out - noting no action taken to be placed
on next available agenda.
Commission and Staff briefly discussed the request made by Ommission to
look more closely into large lots and larger houses, noting this item
will care up for further discussion when staff can prepare appropriate
Staff Reports.
k Chairman Carico thanked cc missiorer Kaufman for stepping dawn during June
25, 1986 City Council Meeting when he was Commission Representative on an
item of personal interest.
J. .1 t
1. LANDS OF CAW, FILE #CUP 5-86, 13810 La Palona Road, Request for Conditional
Use Permit for Secondary Dwelling Unit
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated July 3, 1986, informing Comuission
the applicant received zoning permit approval on June 11, 1986, noting this
application does not require Special land Use Permit under Urgency Ordinance
#300because the structure will not exceed 15' in height. Ms. Lytle described
the property and proposed project in. terms of subdivision and zoning ordinance
guidelines. Ms. Lytle noted findings in Section 9-5.1107 (a)(i-iv), necessary
to grant a C.U.P. can be made, noting the secondary duelling unit is proposed
to be located in a structure which has received necessary zoning approvals,
is properly located, site is adequate to acoarodate use, site is served by
adequate roads, and the use is not anticipated to adversely effect the
abutting property, With regard to requirements for Secondary Dwelling Units,
Section 9-5.703 (k) the proposal meets criteria, as proposed unit is 454 sq.ft.
and will be architecturally compatible with primary residence and connected
to sanitary sewer. Ms. Lytle recommended the Planning Cammission adopt a
motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit subject to Staff Recc mnended
Conditions of Approval attached to the July 3, 1986 Staff Report.
f The Public Hearing was then opened.
�/ Mr. Cabak, 13810 La Paloma Road, infonred Camuission the cabana will be
connected to existing sanitary sewer system and discussed with Commission
concerns raised by Mr. Pfefer in his letter regarding drainage and water
problems existing currently on Cabak's property.
Planning Comnission Minutes - July 9, 1986
Page Three
L. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
%r 1. LANDS OF CABAK, (continued)
The Public Hearing was then closed.
MOTION SECONDED ADID CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Kaufman and
Passed unanimously to approve the Lands of Cabak, File #CUP 5-86, 13810
La Palcm Road, Secondary Dwelling Unit subject to Conditions of Approval
attached to the July 3, 1986 Staff Report.
2. LANDS OF CAW, 13810 La Palema Road, Request for Site Development
Permit for Pool Cabana
Ms. Lytle referred to her Staff Report dated July 3, 1986, informing
Connission the applicant has filed applications for zoning, site developnent,
and conditional use permits to construct a pool cabana, which qualifies
as a secondary dwelling unit. Ms. Lytle recommended the Planning Conndssion
approve the Site Develogrent Permit for cabana subject to conditions of
approval as stated by City Engineer in his memos of July 2, 1986 and June
20, 1986 and the Team Geologist in his letter of June 19, 1986.
Cmmissicner Kaufman questioned the existing drainage problems raised by
Mr. Pfefer and what can be done to resolve concerns, and with the proposed
application will drainage be exacerbated?
Mr. Enright informed Camiission that the existing drainage problems can be
controlled and the proposal will not exac rbate drainage, indicating the
drainage ditch should he re ated to eliminate low spots which allow
ponding to occur.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. C Wk, 13810 La Palana Road, informed cmrdssion he would be happy to work
with City Engineer to resolve drainage concerns, noting he can fix grade to
help eliminate ponding.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
MOTION SE(SNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Siegel and
passed unanimously to approve Lands of Cabak, Site Develognent Permit for
Pool Cabana subject to Conditions of Approval as recamended by City Engineer
in his mems of July 2, 1986 and June 20, 1986 and Tam Geologist letter dated
June 19, 1986.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPOU?IR ]T OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CBAIRhAN TO PLANNING 071-HffSSICN
Chairman Carico thanked Conmissioners and Staff for all their support
during the last year as Chairman.
MOTION SECONDED AND WITHDRAWN: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and withdrawn
that the Chairman of Planning Commission rotate on a yearly basis, according
to seniority, unless that person cannot hold office.
Planning CMmiSsion Minutes - July 9, 1986
Page Four
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPOIN'U7ENr OF CHAIRMAN AMID VICE-CHAIRAW: (continued)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Meed by Kaufman, seconded by Yanez and
passed unanimously that the Planning Camission adopt a policy that the
order of succession of Chairn and Vice -Chairman to the Planning Commission
rotate of a yearly basis as £ollca : The Vice -Chairman shall became
Chairman, and the most senior member who has not served or if they've all
served the most senior nrmber who has not served for the longest period
of time shall be next in line to serve if possible.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Yanez, seconded by Kaufman and
passed unanimously to appoint Commissioner Siegel as Chairman -to Planning
Commission.
MOOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Carico and
passed unanimously to appoint Commissioner Struthers as Vice -Chainmen
to Planning Commission.
Commissioner Carico reminded Csammissiorers that attendance to Conmission
meetings is very important, if you miss more than three (3) meetings un -
excused you should resign.
Chairman Siegel thanked Commissioner Carico on her year of service as
Chairman and for our great accmplishmients.
Chairman Siegel requested Cammissioners please submit Vacation plans to
Leslie for scheduling of Site Development Committee b�setings and City
Council Meeting Representation.
Field Trip - hands of Zappettini, Altamont Iniad, Proposed 5 Lot
Subdivision
Passed by Consensus to set Tuesday, July 15, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. as Field
Trip time and date. CcnVdssion to meet staff at Westwind Barn Parking Lot.
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Draft Zoning Ordinance Revisions related to Bulk and other Miscellaneous
Changes
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated July 3, 1986, informing Commission
at the previous Study Session of Jeune 25, 1986, the omTnission and Staff
made some suggested revisions to the Draft Ordinance presented by Planning
Consultant, Lori Scott, noting these changes have been incorporated into
the Draft for futher discussion and preparation for the Joint Study Session
with City Council. Ms. Lytle noted there are recomended changes to the
min immn Floor Area and Development Area allowances, the provision for lots
with Lot Unit Factors of less than .5 and the revised Floor Area Definition.
Canmmission and Staff reviewed and discussed changes made since last study
` session, making minor amenchments to revised Draft, and adding new stage of
` permit: Conditional Development Pewit. It was noted that the Average Slope
definitions need to be cleaned up for Zoning and Subdivision Chapters.
Planning CORIRissjon Minutes - July 9, 1986
Page Five
(( F. OLD BUSINESS: (continued)
4/ 2. Possible Relocation of loan Hall Entrance - Discussion
It was passed by Consensus that Coumissioners would give individual
co ments.
Conn.ssioner Kaufman indicated the Town Hall Entrance should be in conjunction
with a more general landscape plan for Taxa Hall Property, noting the
relocation would cause problems with the traffic pattern on Fremont Road,
(i.e., vehicles caning into parking lot thinking it is a through street).
Kaufman objected to adding another entrance to major roadway, adding addi-
tional stop signs and causing major break in pathway.
COVMIssioner CariCO indicated the current entrance is unobtrusive, noting
lights when leaving parking lot hit front yard of property on Esperanza
and on Concepcion, suggesting if the concern is confusion of finding the
Town Hall, perhaps a directional sign should be placed on Esperanza.
0midssioner Emling questioned what happens to the parking lot off of
Esperanza if a new entrance is made, noting he does not feel it disturbs
adjoining propertieswhen exiting parking lot currently, indicating he
would like to look more closely at property and proposal.
Comissioner Struthers indicated the parking lot was just recently paved
noting it would be wasteful at this time to consider new entrance, but
indicated it would be a good idea for future project, mainly for reasons
Of headlights on houses on Concepcion and Esperanza when leaving parking
lot; - area proposed world be a good area for a four way stop, and
would make it easier to locate the entrance to Town Hall. with regard
to the current entrance, Struthers suggested the parking area beyond the
pepper tree be planted with native plants, noting a good master plan is
needed for Town Hall.
CcaTdssioner Yanez indicated he was not aware of anyone complaining about
headlights, noting he felt the current entrance acceptable as it is un-
obtrusive and is in harmony with the philosophy of the Town, noting traffic
safety should erne first than landscaping.
Chairman Siegel indicated the currant use is very low key, noting a sign
for directional purposes should be installed if the concern is over not
being able to locate Town Hall, noting he has some concern over the installa-
tion of more stop signs in this location.
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Mullins
Engineering/Planning