HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/1986PLANNING CONMISSICN
TUM OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, August 27, 1986
Reel 123, Side II, Tract I, 000 -Did
Acting Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. in the Town
Hall Council Chambers.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Comissioners Carico, Doling, Lachenbruch, Yanez and Acting
Chairman Kaufman
Absent: Conussioners Siegel and Struthers
Staff: Michael W. Enright, City Engineer; Nancy Lytle, Tam Planner;
Leslie Mullins, Secretary
City Council Representative: Mayor van Tamelen
Item Removed: B.1. (Lachenbruch)
Lachenbruch requested the minutes be amended as follows: On Page four, second
paragraph, last sentence to read as follows: "This proposed Ordinance shall
be before Commission as a Study Session Item. It shall also address
limits to development on large subdividable lots." On Page Six, third paragraph,
second line be amended to read as follows:"...protection, conservation. He
noted that in addition the Zoning Ordinance applies to the subdivision."
MMON SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and passed
unaniirously to approve the Minutes of August 13, 1986, as amended.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Lachenbruch and
passed unanimously to set the following items for Public Hearing at the
September 10, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting:
1. LANDS OF COLLINSON, FILE #VAR 5-86, 27500 Edgerton Road, Request for
Variance to allow encroachment into setback for construction of carport
OTHER ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE SEVIE]MBER 10, 1986 AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. LANDS OF ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, Environnental Impact Report
Review
2. LANDS OF DAI, Horseshoe Lane (Prelimiinary Review of Proposed Residence)
Planning Commission Minutes - August 27, 1986
Page Two
4 B. CO0.NSFNT CALENDAR: (continued)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. California Children's C�ity - Request for ordinance Interpretation
2. Setback Determination from Site Development Committee - Lands of Heinrich
C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 1986:
Commissioner Lachenbruch reported the City Council approved Special Land Use
Permits for Sullivan, new residence on Campo Vista Lane; Horton, addition
on Alicante; and Chang (Bob Owan Hares) new residence on Fremont Road, with
discussion over 30' setback from Bentley Court and Fremont Road and consider-
ation of height limit allowed to be raised 1,' over the approval by the
site development committee. Lachenbruch noted the first reading of the
proposed zoning ordinance, site developrent ordinance and subdivision ordinance
was held with discussion from Council and com pity on older and smaller lots,
noting the first reading was approved and will be on the next Agenda for
approval of ordinances. Lachenbruch briefly described a new formula brought
up by Councilwoman Tryon at the meeting with regard to NIDA and MFA, incentive
for developent. Lachenbruch noted the Council waived further reading of
the ordinance relating to Noise/Nuisance, noting most discussion taking place
with regard to stored vehicles, and weekend construction, continued for
further review. Lachenbruch informed Commission the Environmental Design
Co attee prepared a report on Landscaping for the Burke Road Subdivision
( (Bob aan Homes)noting this will be forwarded to Site Development Committee
`I for consideration.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Appeal of decision of the Site Development Committee to grant a Site
Development Permit to Mr, and Mrs. Chantalat for new residence and
pool site at 11681 Dawson Drive.
Ms. Lytle referred to her Staff Report dated August 21, inf=linq
Commission the applicants originally applied for zoning and site development
permits in January 1986, and after two revisions to the height of the
structure, the plans were approved for zoning in March, 1986, noting however,
the Site Development Co attee denied the permit in April 1986, because
they found the plans not in confonuance with Article 7 of the Site Development
Ordinance, the Cc mittee allowed the applicant to be continued for redesign.
Ms. Lytle informed Commission the Chantalat's plans were revised and approved
for new zoning permit in July 1986, and approved by the Site Developent
Convittee on August 1, 1986. Ms. Lytle informed Commission the Site Develop-
ment Committee considered the concerns of the Levinson's in their decision,
noting the regular meeting was continued for a on-site field trip to
analyze the situation on site. Ms. Lytle recommended that the Planning
Commission uphold the decision of the Site Developrent committee and deny
the appeal of Mrs. Levinson, noting the Committee's decision was a ccupronise
between the desires of both neighbors. Ms. Lytle indicated that by moving
the louse to the degree recomended by Mrs. Lsvinscn, it would require
}W major redesign of the structure in order to conform with the height envelope.
The Public Hearing was than opened.
Planning Commission Minutes - August 27, 1986
Page Three
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
`° 1. Lands of Chantalat (continued)
Mrs. Lila Levinson, 11683 Dawson Drive, provided Cc mission with photographs
indicating view from their solarium and preferred house siting; and diagrams
of sun locations and it's relation to proposed new residence and Levinson 's
existing residence, informing Commission of their concern over blockage
of sun's rays into the solarium. Mrs. Levinson requested Commission to uphold
her appeal of the Site Development Permit, notinq they world prefer the
residence be located even further away than was approved, indicating they would
be willing to offer the Chantalat's $2,000 to help cover the costs for
relocation of residence.
Commissioners questioned if Levinson understood staff's reamrendation, noting
if the house were located even further, the Chantalat's would have problems
with regard to the building envelope.
Mr. Dai, Cobb & Morton Architects, informed Commission they have designed the
proposed residence taking into consideration the applicant's needs and the Town's
Ordinance, noting the house has been relocated 10' because of request made
by Levinson's at the Site Developrent Committee Meeting, noting many design
changes occurred in regard to pool and patio locations, noting there is more
driveway necessary and more earthwork because of the relocation approved by
the Site Development Cammuttee on August 1, 1986. Mr. Lui inforned Commission
they have studied solar angles and have a presentation for Commissions view.
Mr. r,,; requested the Cammission uphold the Site Development Committee decision.
4 Commissioner Lachenbruch indicated that screening can be more easily done on
the Chantalat property, asking if the applicant would be willing to plant
trees, shrubs which would not cause any blockage.
Mrs. Chantalat, 652 Litton Court, Sunnyvale, gave Ccnmission a brief background
on their application process, notin; they have complied with all conditions
imposed by the Site Development Committee, noting that further ccmpromdses
would not give them the hone they would like, asking Commission to uphold the
decision of the Site Development Committee.
Commissioner Carico indicated the Site Development Ccomittee after careful
consideration approved the proposed residence in this location after review
of solar access to the Levinson residence.
Commissioner Lachenbruch indicated the configuration at the top of this
subdivision is unfortunate, however, the Chantalats are planning to build
further back from setback than required by ordinance, they have made changes
to help alleviate the solar access concerns of the Levinson, noting that
with careful selection of landscaping, they can achieve visual separation
of the two structures without affecting the solar access to the Levinson residence.
Lachenbruch indicated with cooperation between the two properties, visual
screening could be accamrodated without affecting solar access, noting the
Landscape Plan should be examined carefully for ultimate height of proposed
plantings.
MliOME SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Emling, seconded by Lachenbruch and
passed unanimously to uphold the decision of the Site Development Committee,
with a note that when the residence comes through for Landscape Plan approval,
careful consideration for ultimate height of proposed plantings.
planning Commission Minutes - August 27, 1986
Page Four
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2&3. LANDS OF PRODROMf1U, ME #CUP 8-85, 19975 Page Null Road, Request for
approval of Conditional Use Permit to allow a secondary mendo llI g onn. walks
Site Development Permit for guest house, tennis court, pow ,fien
Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated August 21, 1986, informing Commission
the subject property received zoning, site develops t and special land use
permits, and use permit denied by amnission in January, 1986, noting the
requirement for use permit was made by Council to be obtained prior to final
inspection of the secondary dwelling unit. Ms. Lytle informed Conmission
it was discovered during preliminary construction of the guest house that
the approved site plan did not accurately show the location of the existing
structures on the property, noting the approved site of the guest house was
partially occupied by a portion of the existing residence, noting the
application was withdrawn. Ms. Lytle infon d Commission the guest house
is now proposed in the same location as shown in the preliminary review which
was before Ca mission previously, and 10' further back from Page Mill Road
than originally planned, in addition, Ms. Lytle indicated landscaping is
proposed to mitigate view impacts from off-site. Ms. Lytle recoimended
the Planning Ccaudssion approve the Conditional Use Permit for secondary
dwelling unit subject to Conditions of Approval attached to the August 21,
1986 Staff Report.
The Public Hearing was then opened.
Mr. Martin Kamph, Landscape Architect, informed Commission the structures
have been re-sited since originally proposed, noting the setback from Page
Mill Road varies between 1and 23', asking Commission to approve the request
for Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Permit for guest house
and amenities.
Mr. and Mrs. Garbett, 13906 Page Mill Road,, raised concern over existing
earth term and weeds, noting the site line along Page Null Road and Paseo
Del Roble is difficult. With regard to maintenance of weeds and landscaping
Carbett's questioned who is responsible?
Mr. Enright informed Commission and public the weeds within the Road right-of-
way are the responsibility of the Town and are sprayed once a year; the
needs and landscaping on the property is the responsibility of the property
owners, noting a landscape bond will be required as part of the approval of
the landscape Plan prior to final inspection of the building permit for
maintenance. Mr. Enright further indicated the City Council on their Agenda
for September 3rd will discuss landscape band and maintenance procedures. Ms.
Lytle referred Ccimission to Nhun.icipal Code Section 9-5.503(c) with regard
to view blockage for site distance for assistance.
The Public Hearing was then closed,
Chairman Kaufman informed Ca ssicn there are three issues which need to be
addressed with regard to the Lands of Prodrarou: 1) Conditional Use Permit
for secondary dwelling unit; 2) Site Development Permit for secondary dwelling,
tennis court, and swimning pool; and 3) Recamendaticn to City Council with
regard to Special Land Use Permit for secondary dwelling unit.
planning Crnmussicn Minutes - August 27, 1986
Page Five
kw D. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2.0. Lands of-Prodroirou (continued)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Nbved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Yanez and
passed unaniorously to approve the Lands of Prodromni, File #CUP 8-85,
subject to Conditions of Approval attached to the August 21, 1986 Staff
Report and as amended with a new Condition #11, to read as follows:
Screening of structures to mitigate impact of views, especially from
Page Mill Road in accordinance with Site DevelOga t Ordinance.
Commission discussed cut and fill quantities of the proposed tennis court;
earth berm and proposed landscaping, noting the need for a traffic safety
engineer to review the berm and proposed landscaping for site line distance
of traffic traveling along Page Mill Road and from Paseo Del Roble.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Cari.co and
passed mar i nnusly toadd a condition to read as follows: The applicant
shall retain the services of a Registered Traffic Engineer to review and
recomend on the safety of the grading and landscaping of berm; improvements
shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Ms. Lytle informed Commission the applicant is aware that the project
exceeds the NIDA which has been recommended in the Draft Zoning Ordinance
before the Council on September 3rd, noting the applicant has indicated
their lot will be one of the most severly impacted by the new ordinance.
Staff r, ds approval of the Site Development Permit for the Chest
House, tennis court, swimming pool, walkways and fence subject to Conditions
of Approval attached to the August 21, 1986 Staff Report and with a
condition that the proposed fence may need additional landscaping to
mitigate views from Page Null Road as well.
Mr. Rauh informed Commission the fence Ms. Lytle is referring to is
lower than the berm and will not be seen from roadway.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Nbved by Carico, seconded by Lachenbruch and
passed unanimously that applicant shall verify the location of the Conservation
Easement in the field.
MOTION SDCONDED AND CARRIED: Nbved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Ealing and
passed unanimusly to accept the Maximum Development Area for the Lands of
Prodrarou as is, and approve the Site Development Permit subject to Conditions
of Approval attached to the August 21, 1986 Staff Report.
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and passed
unanimously to recaanend approval of the Special Land Use Permit to the
City Council.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request for Preliminary Review of development concept and potential
toe variance request on Lot 47, Horseshoe Lane (George Dai)
Ms. Mullins informed Commission Mr. Dai was not able to attend the bearinq
scheduled,
Planning Commission Minutes - August 27, 1986
Page Six
E. NEW BUSINESS•
1. Lands of Dai (continued)
P87TicN SECOIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Lachenbruch, seconded by Carico and
passed unanimously to continue the Preliminary Review, Lot #7 Horseshoe
Lane to allow the applicant to be present. Continued to September 10, 1986
Agenda.
Commission requested in the next packet a location map be available.
Mr. Enright informed Commission access to this lot is through the adjacent
property, noting when subdivided a "Non -Access" was enacted along Arastradero
Road, further noting this portion of Arastradero Road is within the County.
Mr. Enright and Ms. Mullins were excused at 9:30 P.M.; Cm�mission and Ms.
Lytle began review of Housing Eleaent.
F. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Administrative Draft Housing Element
Ms. Lytle referred to Administrative Draft Housing Element, noting we
have conpleted the major revision to the Zoning Ordinance, and the next
item on our work program is to review and recmmend adoption of the
Housing Element to the City Council. Ms. Lytle asked Commission to
reaquaint themselves to the Draft prepared by Connerly and Associates,
noting there are sere editing co m nts on pages 1 through 51 which will
be required, howover, in general this material is set forth in response
to statutory requirements. Ms. Lytle indicated pages 52 through 58 contain
policies and programs, noting this is the area which Commission should
focus their attention, noting a primary goal of this section is to meet
our housing needs, with programs which are acceptable to the community.
Ms. Lytle reconmended that Commission review the proposed Draft and raise
questions with regard to the material and schedule a working session
where we can recmmend our goals, policies and programs to the City Council,
Planning Commission advised staff to refer Housing Element to City Attorney,
and after his consideration, staff will schedule Study Session which will
include Standing Committee Chairmen, Planning Cmmissicn, Staff and City
Attorney. Discussion at the Study Session will be to set Community Goals
and State Requirements.
G. ADJOUROOM:
There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Mullins
Engineering/Planning
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