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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1987PLANNING COMMISSION 1 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ` 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California Wednesday, March 11, 1987 Reel 127, Side 1, Tract 1, 000 -End; Side II, Tract I, 000-617 Chairman Struthers called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 7:33 p.m. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Emling (arrived 8:05 pm), Kaufman, Patmore, Stutz, Yanez (arrived 7:40 pm) and Chairman Struthers Absent: None Staff: Michael W. Enright, City Engineer; Nancy Lytle, Town Planner; Leslie Mullins, Secretary City Council Representative: Councilman Plummer B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item Removed - B.1. (Carico) Commissioner Carico requested the minutes of February 25, 1987, page six, be amended to include that she voted No on Miller because the property is in litigation. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Minutes of February 25, 1987 as amended 2. Setting Public Hearings for March 25, 1987: a. Ordinance Amendment - Zoning Chapter of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code per Subcommittee recommendations b. Lands of Carnes, File #VAR 2-86, 14090 Tracy Court, Variance and Site Development Permit for Grading, Earth Berm, Fence C. Lands of Horley, File #VAR 4-87, 27227 Black Mountain Road, Variance and Site Development Permit for Roof Encroachment d. Lands of Komo, File #VAR 15-86, 23225 Ravensbury Avenue, Reconsideration of Variance and Site Development Permit for Garage Planning Commission Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page TV.O e. Lands of Lin, File #VAR 5-87, 11645 Dawson Drive, Variance and Site Development Permit for Swimming Pool f. Lands of Reed, File #VAR 6-87, 12998 Robleda Road, Variance and Site Development Permit for Swimming Pool C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1987: Chairman Struthers reported the City Council approved installation of signs for safety on Robleda and look into installation of guardrail in area near Ignatius property; Approved Resolution of second addendum to lease between Town and LAH Little League; Adopted Resolution setting the time and place of hearing to determine whether conditions that exist on the Gilfoil property on Carillo Lane constitute a public nuisance; Discussed and continued consideration of Town Land Use Voting Policy to the next Council meeting; Approved request by Mr. Rick Bell for relief from road covenent on Black Mountain at Ursula Lane; Passed unanimously support for policy of safe bike lanes, and directed staff to proceed with improvements as outlined in the letter of February 20th, by Mrs. Ginzton; Approved reduction of variance fee for Horley on Black Mountain Road; Approved encroachment permit for driveway through the Conservation Easement on Lands of Carse (formerly Korpontinos); and approved to direct the City Attorney to amend the Covenant regarding Lands of Carse to include provisions allowing the work proposed within the covenant restricted area subject to the Town Geologist conditions. D. REPORT FROM SITE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF MARCH 3, 1967 AND MARCH 10, 1987: Commissioner Patmore informed Commission the Site Development Committee on March 3, 1987 had a preliminary review scheduled for F.A.S. Development on Avila Court, noting the applicant did not show for the hearing and item was discussed that the committee would not be in favor of a two story structure on this property. Commissioner Kaufman reported at the March 10, 1987 Site Development Committee Meeting, approved Landscape Plan for Hansen on Stirrup Way; Landscape Plan for Carnes on Tracy Court; and New Residence for Chan on Arastradero Road (PAUSD Lot). Commissioner Patmore reported the Subdivision Committee met on March 10, 1987 to reconsider the Tentative Map for Lands of Ploeg, noting the item is very controversial and Committee recommended denial of the subject map to the full Planning Commission. E. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by amending the text of Chapter 1 of Title 10 entitled "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills", (continued at the request of City Attorney for adoption of Resolution setting Public Hearing for March 25, 1987)• Planning Om ssion Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Three 2. LANDS OF DEL MONTE DEVELOPERS, FILE #TM 5-86, Three Forks Lane, (Nowack & Associates, Engineers), Request for approval of Negative Declaration and Tentative Map for a five (5) lot subdivision {, (continued from February 25, 1987 meeting) Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report of March 5, 1987, informing Commission that the Planning Commission on February 25, 1987 held public hearing and continued the item to a field trip on March 4, 1987 and to the following meeting this evening, at the field trip, Ms. Lytle noted the main issues investigated were drainage concerns of the surrounding property owners, the alignment of future pathway on the property, and the visual and aesthetic off-site impacts of future development. Ms. Lytle noted the City Engineer has addressed the drainage issues in his memo of March 5, 1987. Ms. Lytle informed Commission staff analysis of the remainig issues are: Pathway Alignment; Visual and Aesthetic Concerns; and Geotechnical Concerns, as identified in the March 5, 1987 staff report. Ms. Lytle informed Commission that the as the Town Geologist comments and recommendations have been received that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council file a negative declaration with the Santa Clara County Clerk; and recommend that the City Council approve the Lands of Del Monte Developers, subject to Conditions of Approval as attached to the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. Commission and Staff discussed the Town Geologist Letter of March 9, 1987 and recommendations presented; and the reports received from Sandia and Associates with regard to drainage improvements on the Prudence property. The Public Hearing was then opened. `. Mr. Paul Nowack, Nowack & Associates, Engineer, informed Commission that the drainage improvements proposed for the Del Monte Project will be adequate to handle a 100 year flood and will improve some of the existing concerns that have been raised at the last meeting by the surrounding neighbors. Mr. Nowack asked for relief of Condition I.A. noting he did not feel it needed to be as large as redlined on the Map; and questioned Condition 6.C. and what that entailed, noting the proposal is to construct a culvert not a bridge. Mr. Nowack informed Commission that on three of the lots they are planning single story and two lots step down. Mr. Roland Von Huene, 13500 South Fork Lane, informed Commission he is concerned over the wording of Condition 5.F., as he felt it was not strong enough language. Mr. Paul Reneau, 13149 Byrd Lane, indicated that their subdivision has no problem with the drainage, but are very concerned over the impact of views of existing properties when the new structures are built, asking for strict control over heights, size and bulk, asking for zoning overlay for this subdivision and referred to Michael Kuranoff's letter of March 6, 1987. Mr. Cordell Green, 13460 South Fork Lane, requested that the improvements as suggested by Sandia & Associates in their letter of March 5, 1987 be installed especially for lots 2 and 3. planning Cern ssion Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Four Mrs. Prudence, 12352 South Fork Lane, requested that Nowack & Associates and Sandia & Associates work closely together with regard to subdivision drainage improvements. Mrs. Green, 13460 South Fork Lane, requested that the Commission approve the bridge as proposed by staff. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commission, Staff and Nowack discussed drainage concerns, improvements proposed as part of subdivision; possibility of retention pond, location and need for pathway to this subdivision, proposed zoning overlay (i.e., type of structures, height and bulk of proposed structures). MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Stutz and passed unanimously to amend Condition 5.F. as follows: Drainage improvements shall be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall include off site improvements as proposed by Nowack & Associates in their letter dated March 6, 1967. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Stutz and passed unanimously to amend Condition 1.A. as follows: The Owner shall dedicate a Conservation Easement as redlined by Staff on the Tentative Map dated, "Received, January 23, 1987", (approximately following lands greater than 30% slope), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Town Planner. No structures, grading or vegetation removal shall be allowed within the easement, with the exception of grading for installation of storm drainage and sanitary sewer improvements. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition I.E. to include at the end of the paragraph: ...Existing easement shall connect to Byrd Lane. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Section 2, Geologist Conditions, as follows. 2.A. Submittal of Site Development Plans (Lots 1-4), Proposed residential plans for each lot shall be submitted to the Town to be reviewed and approved by the Town Geologist and City Engineer prior to issuance of individula Building Permits. 2.B. Geotechnical Plan Review - (All Lots) The applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review and approve all geotechnical aspects of the development plans (i.e., site preparation and grading, site drainage improvements, and design parameters for foundations, retaining walls, and roadways) to ensure that his recommendations have been properly incorporated. The results of the plan reviews shall be summarized by the geotechnical consultant in a letter and submitted to the Town Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. 2.C. Geotechnical Field Inspection (All Lots) The geotechnical consultant shall inspect, test ,(as needed), and approve all geotechnical aspects of the project construction. These inspections shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: site preparation and grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements; and excavations for foundations and retaining walls prior to the placement of concrete and steel. The results of these inspections and the as -built conditions of these projects shall be described by the geotechnical consultant in a letter and submitted to the Town Engineer for review prior to final project approval. LIM planning Commission Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Five MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Carico and passed by the following roll call vote to leave Condition 6.B. as written. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore and Chairman Struthers NOES: Commissioners Stutz and Yanez ABSENT: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Patmore and passed by the following roll call vote to leave Condition 6.C. as written. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore and Yanez NOES: Commissioner Stutz and Chairman Struthers ABSENT: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stutz, seconded by Struthers and failed by the following roll call vote to Add Condition 6.F. to read as follows: Require the owner enter into a recorded agreement to construct only single story structures (Not to exceed 1B' in height), in natural colors or wood stain for exterior treatment of future residences. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Patmore, Stutz and Chairman Struthers NOES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, and Yanez ABSENT: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Struthers and passed by the following roll call vote to add Condition 6.F. to read as follows: Require the owner to enter into a recorded agreement to construct single story structures (Not to exceed 18' in height) or structures that step down hill in such a way as there would be no overlappinng floor area, colors and materials to blend with natural surroundings, (i.e., natural colors or wood stain for exterior treatment of future residences). ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Patmore, Stutz, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: Commissioner Kaufman (because this constitutes illegal spot zoning) ABSENT: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and passed unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the filing of a Negative Declaration for the Lands of Del Monte Developers with the Santa Clara County Clerk, as mitigated by conditions of approval as amended. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to recommend to the City Council approval of the Lands of Del Monte Developers, File #TM 5-86, subject to amended Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Stutz left meeting at 10:40 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes - �•;arcn ii, lyb' Page Six 3. LANDS OF MURPHY/OWEN, Old Trace Lane, Modification to Site Development ( Permit for Caretakers Cottage (w Mr. Enright referred to Staff Report dated March 5, 1987 informing Commission this item is before the Commission because it involves a project where the developed area exceeds 20,000 sq.ft., noting the applicant is requesting permission to reorient the caretakers cottage by rotating it 90 degrees from where it was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in 1986. Mr. Enright informed Commission this proposal will not have any grading or drainage impacts, noting the development area will be reduced slightly because the entry walk will be shortened. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the subject modification to Site Development with the following conditions: 1) Applicant shall submit revised site plan, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, prior to construction of cottage; and 2) Conditions which were imposed as part of the original site development permit remain in effect. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Ken Pastrof, Owen Homes, informed Commission of their need for site development modification requesting the Commission approve the modification subject to the Conditions as listed in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Carico and passed by the following roll call to approve the Site Development Permit l` modifcation for Owen Homes, for Caretakers Cottage subject to Conditions of Approval as listed in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report and subject to verification of zoning ordinance compliance. ROLL CALL: ommissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz 4. LANDS OF RENEAU, FILE #VAR 3-87, 13149 Byrd Lane, Request for Variance to encroach into forty foot setback area by one foot, and Site Development Permit for Bathroom Addition Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated March 5, 1987, informing Commission the applicant is proposing to construct a 217 sq.ft. addition to an existing residence, noting the addition is to the master bedroom bathroom area, in order to accommodate a bathtub, this portion of the aadition will extend one foot into setback area. Ms. Lytle gave description of the property and project in terms of zoning ordinance. Ms. Lytle indicated that the necessary findings per Municipal Code Section 10- 1.1107 are supported as listed in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report, recommending_ that the Planninv Commission approve the Variance request for Lands of Reneau to encroach into the forty foot setback area by one foot. Ms. Lytle recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Site Development Permit subject to Conditions of Approval in the City Engineer's memo of March 5, 1987. The Public Hearing was then opened. Planning commission Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Seven Mr. Reneau, 13149 Byrd Lane, requested that Commission approve his variance application. Mr. Jack Morgan, 13140 Byrd Lane, informed Commission the Reneau property is well secluded and landscaped, noting no objection to the requested variance. The Public Hearing was then closed. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and passed by the £ollowing roll call vote to approve the Lands of Reneau Variance, File #VAR 3-67, subject to findings as supported in Municipal Code Section 10-1.1107, as listed in March 5, 1987 Staff Report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the Lands of Reneau Site Development Permit subject to Conditions of Approval as specified in March 5, 1987 memo from City Engineer. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: None (� ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz �r 5. LANDS OF GASKILL, FILE #VAR 1-67, Lot #2, West Sunset Drive, Request for Variance to exceed the allowed Maximum Development Area by 580 sq.ft. and Site Development Permit for roof overhangs, deck and additional floor area Ms. Lytle referred to Staff Report dated March 5, 1987, informing Commission that the applicant applied for zoning and site development perits in October, 1986, and received approval in December 1986, noting at that time the approved plans proposed development area which utilized the entire MDA for the property, and since those approvals, the applicant's have proposed some minor revisions which will exceed the MDA by 580 sq..ft., additional 346 sq.ft. for roof overhang, and 62 sq.ft. of floor area and 209 sq.ft. of decking. Ms. Lytle informed Commission that the necessary findings per section 10-1.1107 for granting of a variance to allow increase in roof overhangs are supported as listed in March 5, 1987 Staff Report and recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Variance request to exceed the Maximum Development Area for the lot by 346 sq.ft. for purposes of construction overhangs, but that the remainder of the request be denied, for reasons as reported in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Planning Commission Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Eight Mr. Alan Lambert, Gerard Homes, informed Commission that he believes all six findings necessary for granting of a variance can be made for all of f the variance requests, asking that the Commission approve the Variance �r request for the entire application. Mr. Lambert informed Commission that they began design of the proposed residence and amenities under the guidelines of the Site Approval for Lands of Linsey when it was approved, noting since that time the ordinances have been modified. Mr. Gaskill, informed Commission he is returning back to live in Los Altos Hills after being out of the state for a couple years, informing Commission that they have designed the residence under the development area guidelines which were approved for the Site Approval, informing Commission the variance request will not change the appearance of the house, asking that Commission approve the variance request for all portions. The Public Hearing was then closed. Chairman Struthers indicated that the deck proposed may help break up the structure from off site view especially from Chapin where the structure is very visible. Mr. Gaskill also noted that there will be many trees planted along roadway which will help mitigate the view concern. Commissioner Kaufman stated that he finds it difficult to support a variance for a structure which is not yet constructed, noting the structure can be amended to fit into the allowed development area, and agrees with findings as stated in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. 4 Commissioner Patmore concurred with Commissioner Kaufman and Staff Report. Mr. Lambert indicated that perhaps they could re -design the deck so it not be as large, i.e., delete the master bedroom deck, and pull the requested deck back to be even with garage approximately removing 100 sq.ft. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Carico, seconded by Yanez and failed by the following roll call vote to grant the complete variance request for the Lands of Gaskill. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling and Yanez NOES: Commissioners Kaufman, Patmore and Chairman Struthers ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Kaufman and failed oy the following roll call vote to accept the Staff Report dated March 5, 1987 as written. ROLL CALL: ommissioners Kaufman, Patmore and Chairman Struthers NOES: Commissioners Carico, Emling and Yanez ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Struthers, seconded by Patmore and failed by the followine roll call vote to denv the Lands of Gaskill Variance Request. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Kaufman, Patmore and Chairman Struthers 4r NOES: Commissioners Carico, Emling and Yanez ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz Planning Co ssion Minutes - March 11, 1987 Page Nine MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Patmore, seconded by Carico and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the Lands of Gaskill, File #VAR 1-87, for overhangs only. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: failed by the following roll File #VAR 1-87, for deck 209 ROLL CALL: AY�missioners Carico, NOES: Commissioners Kaufman, ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: failed by the following roll File #VAR 1-87, for deck plan 100 sq.ft. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, NOES: Commissioners Kaufman, ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz Moved by Carico, seconded by Emling and call vote to approve t -he Lands of Gaskill, sq.ft. Emling and Yanez Patmore and Chairman Struthers Moved by Emling, seconded by Carico and call vote to approve the Lands of Gaskill, as reduced by Mr. Lambert by approximately Emling and Yanez Patmore and Chairman Struthers MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Patmore and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the Site Development (� Permit for the Lands of Gaskill for the overhangs to proposed residence �W subject to Conditions of Approval, as listed in the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Kaufman, Patmore, Yanez and Chairman Struthers NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Stutz Applicant was informed the Variance approved for the overhangs will be on the City Council Consent Calendar on March 18, 1987, and a letter of appeal would be required in order to receive review by City Council on the deck and additional floor area. 6. LANDS OF MANIAN, Lot #5, Berry Hill Court, Request for approval of Site Development Permit for New Residence and Swimming Pool Mr. Enright referred to Staff Report dated March 5, 1987, informing Commission that they are acting as the Site Development Committee because he proposal for this application exceeds 20,000 sq.ft. Mr. Enright noted -eas of concern: grading and foundation style, grading and siting of �., changes to house and pool grading. Mr. Enright informed Commission staff does not recommend approval of this application, unless changes de to the grading and foundation style of the house and changing the Planning Commission Minutes - March 11, 1487 4 Page Ten grading and siting of the swimming pool, noting if Commission wishes to approve the Site Development Permit there are conditions of approval attached to the March 5, 1987 Staff Report. The Public Hearing was then opened. Mr. Alan Lambert, Gerard Homes, informed Commission the maximum that this house can be moved is five feet to the east, including roof overhang; then you would only be gaining 1/2 foot on the left side and would create steeper cuts at the garage. Mr. Lambert informed Commission that the applicant has requested a flat as possible structure, noting they can raise the pool 2' as mentioned by the City Engineer. Mr. and Mrs. Manian, informed Commission that they have specifically requested this design for their home, due to small children noting they do not care to have the house step down, with regard to the pool, they would prefer that it be kept back away from house because of safety for their children. Manians noted they are working on preserving the trees existing and maintaining the natural setting of the lot. Mr. Don Brandeau, Landscape Architect, informed Commission he was very impressed with the careful designing of the proposed residence, noting the structure can be landscaped to soften the off site views, and informed Commission that a tree expert is looking into the preservation of existing pine trees on the property. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commission, staff and applicants discussed the design of the proposed structure and amenities, concerns over the amount of grading necessary for this proposal, concern over the maximum development area being right up to the level allowed. Mr. Lambert informed Commission that they could re -work the drawings and return to the Site Development Committee for review, keeing the grading under the allowed for Site Development. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Carico and passed unanimously to continue Lands of Manian, to allow redesign of the residence and swimming pool, and refer to the Site Development Committee for review and approval, provided that the redesign comes under those guiueiines. w may., T.7P3?F'S.. G. NEW BUSINES: ( 1. 1986 Los Altos Hills Design Awards - Slide Presentation 4 � I V Chairman Struthers informed Commission that the slides are available at any time for review, noting the voting ballots must be returned to the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7th, as the awards will be presented at the April 15th City Council Meeting. 2. Planting and Maintenance of Trees on Public and Private Property, referral from City Council MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kaufman, seconded by Yanez and passed unanimously by those members present to continue this item to the next agenda. Chairman Struthers indicated that she has some comments on this item if anyone would like to hear them, due to the late hour, it was recommended that the Chairman write up her comments and have them available for the next meeting. H. OLD BUSINESS: I. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:50 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins Planning Technician