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Home My WebLink About08/24/1988PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING t TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road I Los Altos Hills, California Wednesday, August 24, 1988 Reel 127, Side I, Track II, 023 -End; Side II, Track II, 000-040 Chairman Kaufman called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Commissioners Carico, Emling, Jones, Noel, Patmore, Stutz and Chairman Kaufman Absent: None Staff: Sally Lyn Zeff, Planning Director; Leslie Mullins, Planning Technician City Council Representative: Toni Casey (( B. CONSENT CALENDAR: \r' MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Stutz, seconded by Noel and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendary, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes - August 10, 1988 2. Resolution N setting time and place of hearing on proposed change and amendment to the text of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code entitled "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills" and recommendation concerning a proposed negative declaration C. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 3 & 17, 1988: Commissioner Emling not present to give report from August 3, 1988 City Council meeting. Commissioner Jones reported the City Council on August 17, 1988 discussed Park & Ride at Arastradero/Page Mill Road, due to concerns raised by neighbors; approved Lotus Investors Tentative Map; accepted improvements for Ugie subdivision on O'Keefe; discussed Ford Country Day School pur- chase proposal; discussion over Foothill College Housing; discussion over dates for Joint Study Session between City Council and Planning Commis- sion. D. REPORT FROM SITE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF AUGUST 16th & 23rd: kw Planning Commission Minutes - August 24, 1988 Page Two Commissioner Noel reported the Site Development Committee on August 16, 1988 continued Chung on Arastradero Road for swimming pool as applicant did not show; approved new residence and pool for Packer/Fairchild on Rhoda Drive; approved Dairiki on Paseo Del Roble landscape plan. Commissioiner Carico reported the Site Development Committee on August 23, 1988 approved landscape plan for Tyabji on Story Hill Lane; approved new residence for Gerard Homes on Lot N2, Berry Hill Court; approved new residence for Vogl on Summerhill, noting concerns over drainage and landscape mound for screening of structure from roadway; approved new residence for Li on Christopher's Lane; and grading and drainage for Lisac on Templeton Place with much concern raised by neighbors over the amount of activities occuring on the property without permits over the years. E. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: Planning C®mAssion Minutes - August 24, 1988 Page Three F�PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. LANDS OF QUARRY HILLS, Stonebrook and Prospect Roads, Draft Environ- mental Impact Report Ms. Zeff referred to Staff Report dated August 26, 1988, informing Commis - sin this is a Public Hearting to hear comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Quarry Hills Subdivision. Ms. Zeff informed Commis- sion and public the public review period for the Draft EIR on the Quarry Hills Subdivision is from August 1, 1988 to September 14, 1988, noting this public hearing has been scheduled to allow the public to speak and comment on the environmental issues analyzed in the Draft EIR. Ms. Zeff also informed Commission and public representatives from EIP, the consult- ing firm that prepared by Draft EIR, are in attendance this evening and are available to answer questions. Commission and staff reviewed applications currently on file with the Town and Santa Clara County, i.e., Annexation, Reclamation Plan, Draft EIR, Tentative Map and Negative Declaration. The Public Hearing was then opened. Dr. Howard Martin, 11667 Dawson Drive, referred to Draft EIR and state- ments by EIP in previous reports with regard to water flow and Hale Creek. Dr. Martin informed Commission of concerns over useage of Hale Creek for the Quarry Hills Subdivision improvements, suggesting a by-pass pipe which will carry All water from upper Hale Creek around the western / northern perimeter of the quarry project, to continue into Hale Creek as is procedes beyond the Quarry reclamation area, subject to measures to control the amount of water from Hale Creek into the lake proposed, and monitoring of the bypass by Santa Clara Valley Water District. Dr. Martin added the developer should present a lake/reservoir maintenance and man- agement plan, as well as useage details and restrictions. Dr. Martin pre- sented Commission with a report on his recommendations on the proposed reclamation plan area, including monthly Hale Creek run-off in acre-feet averages for the 1966 - 1986 (20 year period) from Santa Clara Valley Water District . Mrs. Helen Daley, Stonebrook Road, informed Commission of concerns over: 1) road widening and how it can be accomplished; 2) need for horse trails; and 3) stability of land to accommodate lake. Mr. David Proft, 26201 Moody Road, asked for preservation of open space within the subdivision, and concerns as pointed out by Dr. Martin with regard to necessary water flow from Hale Creek downstream. Mr. Ted Werthner, 24874 Olive Tree Lane, noted concern over impossibility of Olive Tree Lane access indicating as 24 homes are close to Olive Tree there should be some consideration within the EIR to address access and safety. r. Walt Gregorwich, Priscilla Lane, raised concern over existing traffic problems within this area (Stonebrook), additional traffic from not only Quarry Hills property, but also the 35 lot McCulloch subdivision currently Planning Commission Minutes - August 24, 1988 Page F= under review by the Town, noting perhaps we should investigate re -opening 114rStonebrook Drive all the way. Mr. Charles Nakoti, 10933 Northcrest Lane, informed Commission currently Stonebrook Drive is 15' wide, serving 7 homes on a meandering roadway which passes through coast live oaks, noting concern over the cliff from road to the quarry and its stability and safety. Mr. Nakoti noted also noise and air pollution from roadway (Street "A") should have more atten- tion given. Mr. Nakoti also questioned the eventual ownership of land and lake area, and liability in future. Mr. Nakoti further added concern over the authorship of the EIR, adequacy of flora and fauna mentions, and its disregard to the effect of Stonebrook Road. Mr. David Roos, 13590 Hill Way, informed Commission of concerns over the ridge that connects to the Open Space District, noting the subdivision of this property will create an intrusion of homes that would change the at- mosphere of a large area of open space that now does not abut on anything but wild lands, and that the property is greatly used by joggers, hikers, nature lovers. Ms. Christine Cole, 23219 Ravensbury Avenue, informed Commission of the need for trails in this area, to lead to Windmill Pasture and Open Space area, noting there is an existing trail which runs along the ridgeline which is not shown on the map. Ms. Cole also noted other access points which exist and also are not shown on the maps provided. Ms. Cole ques- tioned where the developer will obtain water to fill creek, from Purissima ,[ Water District or Cal Water. Mr. Ry Smith, 23230 Ravensbury Avenue, spoke briefly of the petition signed by 500 people against development of the quarry property, noting the interest of Mid -Peninsula Open Space District purchasing the property for open space. Mr. Smith added the environmental checklist provided in the Draft EIR indicate 65 questions, noting 54 (83%) are checked "yes" or will result in environmental concerns. Mrs. Sherry Emling, 11853 Murietta Lane, spoke to Commission over the necessity of neighbors and citizens to help each other out and band to- gether in our small Town and they should have a tremendous amount of say as to the development of areas such as the quarry and open space. Mrs. Emling noted great concern over the liability of the filling in the quarry for a lake within the development, indicating it cannot be expected that a Homeowners Associaton can handle such a responsibility after the develop- ment of the property. Mrs. Emling also noted the need for trails within this area for pedestrians, equestrians and joggers, and concern over the dryness of the area and need for water flow from Hale Creek as previously mentioned. Chris Ramano, 1253 Golden Way, indicated concern also over water flow from Hale Creek and development on top of the ridge line, noting trails in this area are most important connection between San Antonio Park and Wind Mill Pasture. `,Mr. Luis Yanez, 26879 Moody Road, informed Commission this is the fifth EIR he has seen on this property, presenting a road profile diagram from Planning Cammission Minutes - August 24, 1988 Page Five December 1986 which is on file with the Town, noting concern over: access, 4, circulation, grade of roadway more than 20%, emergency vehicle access and response time. Mr. Yanez indicated all property over 30% should be dedi- cated open space, and attention be paid towards grading, drainage, water supply, and sanitary sewer. Mr. Scott Overstreet, Encinal Court, noted concern over two specific is- sues: 1) pages 310 & 311 of the EIR regarding surface water referred to in the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs and referral to tributary of the north fork of Permanente Creek, noting the creek flows through his two properties and his concern over drainage and sedimentation as there are two existing buildngs on the properties within 15' of the creek, asking that the EIR address this in great length, not just superficial as the statements are in the report; and 2) page 377 regarding traffic, ridge area development and access. Mrs. Betsy Bertrum, 11854 Page Mill Road, informed Commission a 20% grade for roadway to this subdivision is too steep, especially being a windy small roadway, noting safety concerns when wet weather occurs. Mrs. Marcia Hembry, 10921 Stonebrook Drive, indicated the development of this property will lead to mutilation of homes and lifestyles we have grown acustomed to, noting the need for preservation of access, trails, oak trees as these are the reasons we all moved to and live in Los Altos Hills. Mrs. Hembry added currently there is too much traffic, too fast and will increase with this development, noting major safety issues with L regard to road access. � r Mr. Carl Tiefert, 13049 Albertsworth Lane, informed Commission he did not feel there is enough consideration over the ridge to the north of the creek, asking that this area be more clearly addressed with regard to long term environmental impacts (noise and pollution) to open space and quality of life. Mr. R.E. Kurtzic, 24863 Olive Tre Lane, noted concern over earthquake faults in area, and its affect on lake area and its stabilization, and concern to downstream neighbors. Mrs. Jean Sorenson, 23060 Mora Glen Drive, informed Commission she is a volunteer at the Open Space Reserve, describing the location of the earthquake fault which runs between Foothill and the St. Joseph property. Mrs. Sorenson also commented on pesticides used for landscaping and their affect on environment and wildlife. Mr. Roman Riser, 11665 Dawson Drive, concerned over Hale Creek water flow, noting there is no mention of how the 1 acre per foot would be controlled, questioning what is downstream and how will it be monitored. Mr. Riser informed Commission the reclamation plan indicates that water will be bought if economically feasible, if not it will destory Hale Creek. The Public Hearing was then closed. Commissioner Carico questioned page 371 regarding increse in traffic on Stonebrook Road, noting concern over access roadways, adding she will ad- dress her concerns in writing. Planning Caanission Minutes - August 24, 1988 Page Six Commissioner Emling noted the map which shows not only his proposal but creek and how it will affect the downstream neighbors and town owned prop- erty. Commissioner Jones, Noel and Patmore informed Commission he would make their comments in writing. Commissioner Stutz referred to FIR for McCulloch noting the consultant is not adding up figures from one report to the next, also noting the Ridgeview Subdivision will be coming in soon, and that the two FIR's are not compare the same issues, and school districts are not correct in ei- ther McCulloch or Quarry Hills FIR. Commissioner Stutz indicated the visual quality of the property is not addressed as part of the F.IR. Com- missioner Stutz questioned the Williamson Act Contract. Chairman Kaufman informed consultant of minor technical points in the FIR: noting the Fire District on page 3-1.12 is paid for by property taxes and not by the Town. Chairman Kaufman added concerns over: water supply; the fire department does not want to see pressure system, need for large tanks (100,000 gallons) at the ridgeline; access roads are not shown, noting the need for more than one access, referring to response times, which the longest time is 10 minutes. Chairman Kaufman reminded public the review period for the Draft FIR is open until September 14, 1988 to get comments in writing to staff. AW NEW BUSINESS: 1. Commissioner Patmore asked that a field trip to tour Gaither and Bel- lucci properties prior to their public hearing dates. Passed by consensus to hold field trip on September 14th. 2. Commissioners discussed dates for joint study session of the City Council and Planning Commission, preferring Tuesday, September 13th or alternate Thursday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m., it was noted sandwiches would be provided. H. OLD BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT: There being no further new or old business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leslie Mullins Planning Technician L