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Minutes of a Regular Meeting Draft
Town of -Los Altos Hills
PLANNING -COMMISSION
THURSDAY, April 5,2012,7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road
ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Town Hall.
Present: Chairman Collins and Commissioners: Abraham, Clow, and Harpootlian
Absent: Commissioners: Partridge
Staff: Debbie Pedro, Planning Director; Richard Chiu, City Engineer and Public Works
Director; Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner; and Sarah Corso, Community
Development Specialist.
Due to illness Chairman Collins requested that Commission Harpootlian chair the meeting.
2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR —
Davena Gentry, Outreach Coordinator for Acterra's High Energy Homes program, introduced
the High Energy Homes project which is a free online software program that uses PG&E smart
meter data to identify customized ways to reduce energy waste in homes.
Gary Sawka; neighbor on Conception Road, asked the Commission what could be done about a
neighbor's trees that block his solar panels from sunlight during the winter. Debbie Pedro,
Planning Director, suggested that Mr. Sawka look into the Solar Rights Act.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -
Planning Commission Ex Parte Contacts Policy Disclosure: Commissioner Abraham: Spoke and
met with Ms. Nowlin for Item 3.2. Commissioner Clow spoke with the applicant and a neighbor
for Item 3.2.
3.1 INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION= FOR THE
ARASTRADERO TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; FILE # 269-11-
-MISC; Project includes the restoration of existing pathways, construction
of new pathways,. and bike lane striping. The. project area begins at the
intersection of Arastradero Road and Purissima, Road; continue along
Arastradero Road under the I-280 freeway to Page Mill Road; continue
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along Page Mill Road to the intersection of Baleri Ranch
Road/Arastradero Road; and ends at the Los Altos Hills Town boundary
on Arastradero Road west of Tracy Court. CEQA Review: Mitigated
Negative Declaration (staff -Debbie Pedro).
Debbie Pedro, Planning Director, presented the staff report for the Arastradero Trail
Improvement Project. The project was last reviewed by the Commission on December 1, 2011.
At -the meeting the Planning Commission directed staff to redesign the retaining wall to make it
as small as possible. Director Pedro summarized the key changes in the project from a year ago
and also noted a correction to the initial study that the numbers of trees to be removed should be
six Eucalyptus, four non -Heritage Oak trees, and one Pepper tree.
Richard Chiu, City Engineer/Public Works Director, discussed the changes made to the retaining
wall. The proposed wall starts at approximately three feet nine inches, and tapers down to about
two feet, over a distance of approximately thirty feet. Portions of the wall are as low as half a
foot. The proposed bike lanes along Arastradero are approximately five feet wide, and the
vehicle travel lanes have been reduced to a constant width of twelve feet.
Director Chiu identified the design of the newly proposed retaining wall as a cast, in place
concrete retaining wall. Staff would like the Commission's recommendations regarding the
architectural finish for the wall. Some options are a color concrete finish, stone facing, and a
stained concrete finish. Previously a safety fence had been proposed along the portion of the
retaining wall greater than forty-two inches. A majority of the wall will not have a fence. .
Commissioner Abraham asked Director Chiu if it would be more difficult to clean graffiti from
the stone face wall as opposed to the other options provided.
Director Chiu stated that if the stone facing is a smooth service then the ability to clean it would
be much better. From his understanding irregular surfaces are less likely to be a target of graffiti.
Commissioner Harpootlian asked staff about proposed plantings for the retaining wall.
Director Chiu explained there are no current plans to place plantings on the wall, however there
is room and a proposed water source that should be able to accommodate vines.
Commissioner Abraham stated that many people have concerns regarding safety at the
intersection of Stirrup Way and Arastradero Road. He asked staff if they had conducted a sight
distance analysis for a car turning onto Arastradero from Stirrup.
Director Chiu stated that separate from the Arastradero project a traffic consultant was hired to
conduct a sight distance analysis on Stirrup Way. One of consultant's recommendations was to
have a drive feedback sign towards the park and ride to alert vehicles of their speeds. Regarding
the current project, he explained that the result of narrowing the travel lanes to a constant width
of twelve feet with stripes should lead to a reduction in vehicle speed.
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Commissioner Abraham asked Director Chiu about placing a stop sign at the crosswalk near
Baleri Ranch Road. His feeling is that a four way stop where Arastradero meets Page Mill Road
would enhance safety.
Director Chiu stated if recommended by the Commission, it could be further explored but that
the original thought was that the volume of people usingthe crosswalk is low and therefore
installing a crosswalk with an in pavement light system would be sufficient.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Yolanda Yang, neighbor on Stirrup Way, expressed concern for soil erosion behind the retaining
wall between. Stirrup Way and Page Mill Road. She would like for the soil erosion problem to be
mitigatedprior to development.
Director Chiu explained that behind the proposed wall will be a sub drain in addition to a valley
gutter.
Dru Anderson, neighbor on Saddle Court, expressed concern for safety. She spoke with staff
about placing a stop sign along Arastradero and Stirrup Way because of poor visibility. She
believes the high speed of vehicles along this stretch of road is dangerous to pedestrians,
equestrians, and bikers. She supports the new design of the retaining wall and would like staff to
save at least one or two of the Oak trees proposed for removal near Stirrup Way.
Director Pedro stated that the Town's Traffic Safety Committee will be looking at the
Arastradero and Stirrup Way intersection.
Luu Yang, -neighbor on Stirrup Way, is opposed to the project because it will attract a greater
number of people to the Town. His main concern is for the safety of residents and the impacts of
the project on the environment and ecology of Los Altos Hills.
Mike Mathis; neighbor on Baleri Ranch Road, read a note on behalf of his neighbor Sandra
Viarango who is in support of the bike paths along Arastradero Road. Mr. Mathis agrees with his
neighbor that Arastradero is a dangerous road and he would like it to be safer for his kids who
often want to bike to school. He recently received a letter from the Palo Alto School District
which stated that due to a lack of ridership the school district will be eliminating school busses,
which will place a greater need for safe bike paths.
Adam Seiver, neighbor on Saddle Court, does not believe the retaining wall is necessary. He is
concerned with graffiti, public safety, and how the wall will be landscaped to better blend in with
the community. He supports narrowing the road and believes it will have substantial impacts on
slowing vehicle speeds. He does not support the existing blinking lights feedback sign because
they cheapen the community. When asked by the Commission, Mr. Seiver stated if there -is a
retaining wall, he would prefer the stone facing design, but believes that any of the walls would
be fine if covered in vines.
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Alex Mathis, neighbor on Baleri Ranch Road, is a student of Gunn High School and supports the
bike paths so he can ride to school and to his friend's homes. He brought a petition to school and
received fifteen signatures of students who are in support of adding bike paths along Arastradero
Road.
Daniel Jacobson, neighbor on Pase Del Roble and student of Gunn High School, supports the
proposed bike paths. He would like to bike to school but does not because of the safety concerns
regarding the current condition of Arastradero Road.
Commissioner Abraham asked Mr. Jacobson if he felt a stop sign and crosswalk would be useful
at the Arastradero Road and Stirrup Way intersection.
Mr. Jacobson stated that the crossing would be helpful when he jogs.
Joe Santandrea, neighbor on Stanford Court, expressed concern for the blind turn from Liddicoat
Drive onto Arastradero Road. He is concerned that increasing bike amenities will increase the
danger and would like to see mitigations implemented to warn bicyclist and drivers to slow down
and be cautious.
Jitze Couperus, neighbor on Page Mill Road, appreciates the retaining wall height decrease and
believes if the Town can get Caltrans to agree to use landscaping to cover the view of the wall
from I-280, then the wall will not be attractive to taggers because the wall will be less visible.
Pat Ley, neighbor on Ortega Drive, asked staff about the Oak trees proposed for removal.
Director Pedro explained that nine replacement Oak trees are proposed in the area.
Sue Welch, member of the Open Space Committee, is happy to see the path along Matadero
creek remain as a native.path. She explained that the Open Space and Pathways Committees
requested a low split rail fence be installed along the pathway and riparian area with the intent to
discourage people from meandering into the creek and help it stay as natural as possible. While
she is happy to see the reduction in the retaining wall height, she is still concerned about graffiti.
She would like to see plans for the wall which include landscaping and irrigation. To Ms.
Welch's knowledge stop signs cannot be used solely as a measure to slow vehicles.
Commissioner Abraham stated that he is aware of the policy but that the stop signs would be
used to allow for safe crossing of streets.
John O'Connell, neighbor on Stirrup Way, believes that an appropriate wall design is an
important mechanism for reducing the risk of graffiti. He questioned if enough alternatives to the
retaining wall were examined.
Edwina Cioffi, neighbor on Baleri Ranch Road, believes there is a downplay on the
environmental, population, housing, public safety, and traffic concerns. One main concern of
hers is the small section of the path where Berry Hill Lane curves into a native pathway behind
the creek. This is a sensitive area and she strongly suggests the last fifteen feet direct people to
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the walkway and away from the creek. She is also concerned about the flashing walkway at
Arastradero Road and Stirrup Way which she believes is unnecessary and will provide a false
sense of protection. She believes it would be more dangerous to add a stop sign or stop light
because cars are coming down a blind turn. She would like to see the wall reduced from three
feet nine inches to three feet -six inches at the highest point to avoid the need for a protection
fence.
Bent Hessen -Schmidt, neighbor on Radcliff Lane, supports -the projectbecause it provides safety
measures for his children who would like to bike to school. He would like to see the path near
the Page Mill bridge curve towards the creek and away from the roadway to accommodate for
greater safety.
Richard Steinberg, neighbor on Radcliff Lane, supports the project because residents in his area
would like to bike to work and school but are unable to because of unsafe conditions. He would
like to see the narrow path behind the park and ride turned into a Type IIB path. He agrees with
Mr. Hessen -Schmidt that that pathway along -the creek near the Page Mill bridge should curve
towards the creek. He also favors the stop sign at Arastradero Road and Page Mill Road because
the intersection is at an angle which hinders one's ability to see others as they are coming down
the hill.
Nancy Couperus, neighbor on Page Mill Road and member of the Open Space Committee, stated
that the Open Space Committee would like to see vines planted over the wall to protect it -from.
graffiti. Both the Pathways and Open Space Committees have recommended a small split rail
fence along Matadero Creek because they would like to keep the creek a native path and the
riparian area as pristine as possible
Gary Sawka, neighbor on Conception Road, is concerned for residents' safety and has observed
that the most dangerous part of the drive is along Deer Creek Road and Purissima Road because
there are no shoulders on the roadway. Although there is a bicycle lane it is underutilized and
many bicyclist travel .on the road.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Clow asked staff to look into lowering the retaining wall three inches to avoid the
need for a protective fence along the top of the retaining wall because it would improve the
aesthetics of the wall.
Commissioner Clow asked staff why there is no provision for bike lanes between Berry Hill and
Arastradero Road.
Director Chiu explained that there is an existing bridge at the location which does not have
enough width to accommodate a bike lane.
Commissioner Abraham asked Director Chiu if it would be possible to construct a living wall.
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Director Chiu stated that the living wall option was considered but the more the wall is tapered
the higher it would need to be because the slope of the hill is steeper than 2:1.
Commissioner Abraham asked staff if it would be feasible to run plantings along the fill length
of the back side of the retaining wall with an irrigation system.
Director Chiu explained that it would be difficult because behind the proposed wall is a concrete
valley gutter for the drainage.
Chairman Collins identified that there is still a great concern for the wall being tagged and asked
staff if it was possible to modify the texture of the wall to deter tagging. She suggested that the
wall not be designed for the purpose of.making graffiti impossible, but rather to make the wall as
unattractive to tagging as possible. She believes covering the wall with vines is not the best
solution because anyone who is set on tagging the wall will just cut through them.
Commissioner Harpootlian suggested using a clinging vine such as ivy, which would be difficult
to cut off the wall. He asked Director Chiu if the Liddicoat and Arastradero Road intersection
has been reviewed for safety.
Director Chiu stated that the Liddicoat intersection has not been examined as closely as the
Stirrup Way intersection. He stated that he could further examine the intersection based on the
comments from the meeting.
Commissioner Harpootlian asked Director Chiu to explain the split rail fence proposed along
Matadero Creek.
Director Chiu stated that the fence was considered when a Type IIB path was originally proposed
to be constructed in the area. Staff thought because work was no longer in progress the fence was
not going to be needed but staff understands that there is still the request for the split -rail fence.
He is uncertain to where the exact location of the fence is and if the water district will have any
jurisdiction or concerns in regards to the fence. Director Chiu stated that the fence could be
considered separately from the Arastradero Trail Improvement Project.
Commissioner Harpootlian asked Direct Chiu if there is something the Town can do to improve
signage at Purissima and Arastradero Road so people are encouraged to use the pedestrian,
equestrian, and bicycle path.
Director Chiu stated that signage has been installed to direct bicyclist to the bicycle path. He
explained that in the past staff has contacted the City of Palo Alto, who maintains the pathway,
to request that they make improvements to the path and make it more bike friendly.
MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
Commissioner Abraham moved to recommend approval of the initial study and negative
declaration for the Arastradero Trail Improvement Project. Seconded by Commissioner Clow.
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AYES: Commissioners: Abraham, Clow, Harpootlian and Chairman Collins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Partridge
ABSTAIN:- None
Conversation ensued about the specific design recommendations for the Arastradero Trail
Improvement Project.
Commissioner Clow would like to see the highest portion of the retaining wall lowered by three
inches, if possible, to eliminate the need for the protective fence along the top of the wall. He
would like to see plantings and irrigation along the last thirty feet of the wall. Going beyond the
thirty feet is unnecessary because the wall is two'feet or lower. He believes the stone facing is
going to be the most likely to discourage graffiti and will break up the appearance of the wall. He
supports the split rail fence to discourage people from wandering into Matadero Creek. He
recommends not building the curved Type IIB path towards the creek.
Commissioner Harpootlian recommended that staff examine safety improvement at the Liddicoat
and Arastradero intersection.
Commissioner Abraham strongly recommends a three-way stop with crosswalks across
Arastradero Road and Stirrup Way. He also recommends a crosswalk and stop signs be installed
at the intersection of Page Mill Road and Arastradero Road near Baleri Ranch Road. Regarding
the retaining wall he strongly recommends having a rough surface to discourage tagging.
Commissioner Clow stated that he believes there is a legal process for adding stop signs. .
Commissioner Harpootlian stated that the Town has a Traffic Safety Committee who deals with
these types of situations and he does not feel the need to override the committee.
Commissioner Clow suggested that the Commission state there is a concern for safety at the
Arastradero Road /Stirrup Way intersection and the Page Mill- Road /Arastradero Road
intersection, and would like the Traffic Safety Committee to consider both.
Commissioner Clow made a motion to reiterate the recommendations to be forwarded to the City
Council: adding vines or shrubs to the last thirty feet of the retaining wall, texturing the retaining
wall with a stone facing, adding a split rail fence near Matadero Creek, investigate lowering the
highest point of the retaining wall by three inches to eliminate the need for a protective fence
along the top of the wall, ending the Type IIB path before it curves towards the off road path
along Matadero Creek, review the Liddicoat and Arastradero intersection and review signage for
the Arastradero and Purissima intersection, and have the Traffic Safety Committee evaluate the
safety of the Stirrup Way-/Arastradero Road intersection and the Page Mill Road /Arastradero
Road intersection. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham.
PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Commissioners: Abraham, Clow, Harpootlian and Chairman Collins
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Commissioners: Partridge
ABSTAIN:
None
Chairman Collins left the meeting due to illness.
3.2 LANDS OF NOWLIN, 10300 W. Loyola Drive; File #264-11-ZP-SD-
GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for an interior remodel and
a 938 square foot single story addition, a 847 square foot basement, and a
214 square foot bunker. In addition, the applicant requests the removal of
one (1) 13.6" heritage oak tree along the south side of the
driveway/backup area. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section
15303 (a) (staff -Nicole Horvitz).
Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report for a site development permit for an
interior remodel, a single story addition, and a basementibunker. The 2.94 acre property is
located on the south side of West Loyola Drive. The property was annexed into the Town in
2007. There is a 5,256 square foot single -story residence and swimming pool on the property.
The proposal is for a 938 square foot addition which includes a new four car garage, minor
addition to the existing kitchen which will also be remodeled, a new office, laundry room, and
bathroom. There is a 1,061 square foot basement proposed underneath the laundry room, office,
and bathroom. Two hundred and fourteen square feet of the basement is not located directly
under floor area and is considered a bunker. One Heritage Oak tree located south of the driveway
is proposed to be removed. The conditions of approval for the project require a 3:1 ratio
replacement with 24 inch Box Oaks trees.
Commissioner Abraham asked Assistant Planner Horvitz about condition 14, regarding the 20
foot wide ingress/egress easement along the common driveway. He wondered if the Commission
could void the existing easement so there are not two overlapping easements.
Assistant Planner Horvitz stated that the applicant is planning to abandon the portion of the
existing easement facing the street, which can be done as a separate application.
Commissioner Abraham asked if the Town would do anything to facilitate the abandonment of
the easement.
Director Pedro explained that the request to vacate an unused easement would go to the City
Council as a consent calendar item. She explained that vacating the easement is not mandatory
and is something the applicant would need to initiate.
Commissioner Harpootlian clarified that the easement belongs to the neighbors and cannot
simply be abandoned by the applicant. However the current application is to dedicate the
easement in favor of the neighbor. But it is the neighbor who has the ability to. abandon the
easement.
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Commissioner Abraham suggested reworking condition 14 to include that the applicant will
dedicate the ingress/egress easement provided the neighbors abandon the existing easement.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Jeff Berg, Applicant's Architect, stated that it is his client's intent to make the addition blend in
with the design style of the home.. He also clarified that the current easement is unused and his
client's intention is to correct the easement so it lies overthe existing driveway.
Nick Dunckel, Pathways Committee member, explained that West Loyola is a narrow and windy
street which is dangerous for pedestrians. Adding a path along West Loyola corresponds with
the Committee's normal guidelines found in the General Plan's Pathway Elements. He stated that .
in February the Pathways Committee chairman went to the City Council and requested that the
Pathways Committee use the pathway guidelines until an official map update is generated and
approved. He believes that requesting a path along West Loyola is the right step for the applicant
to take.
Commissioner Abraham stated that a pathway cannot be imposed on a property unless it is on the
Master Pathway Map. Commissioner Abraham explained that he supports the pathway because
the applicant is willing to create a pathway.
Mr. Berg stated that his client was under the impression he does not have a choice in the matter.
Commissioner Harpootlian explained that the applicant can opt to pay a pathway in lieu fee
which typically costs more than installing a path.
Commissioner Abraham stated that a concern of the applicant's is probably the possibility that
people visiting the San Antonio Park area will use the property frontage for parking.
Commissioner Abraham asked that the requirement for the pathway be modified to include that
the existing rocks along the roadside be allowed to remain, allowing the pathway to be separate
from the road.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
Commissioner Abraham moved to approve the project with the two modifications: 1) change the
language of condition 14 to read that the applicant will dedicate the easement and abandon the
unused portion of the_ existing easement. 2) keep the existing rocks in front of the home to
separate the pathway from the roadway.
AYES: Commissioners: Abraham, Clow and Harpootlian
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Collins and Commissioner Partridge
ABSTAIN: None
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3.3 Amendments to the Outdoor Lighting Policy; File # 302-11-MISC; The proposal
would update and remove outdated language in the policy and include
requirements for sports courts and swimming pools. CEQA Review: Exempt per
Section 15061(b)(3) (staff -Nicole Horvitz).
Nicole Horvitz, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report. The Environmental Design and
Protection Committee recently proposed to update the policy originally approved in 1997,
because it has outdated terms and inconsistent code references. Assistant Planner Horvitz
summarized the suggested changes to the policy as follows: remove the term design guidelines,
reference the recently adopted Fast Track Guide for New Residences, correct the code
references, and include the requirements for sports courts and swimming pool lighting. With the
amendments the Environmental Design and Protection Committee also recommends adding the
definitions of glare and light pollution. The recommendation before the Planning Commission is
to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for the amendments to the Outdoor
Lighting Policy.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Nick Dunckel, Pathways Committee member, stated that there are a few homes that radiate an
enormous amount of light, most of which were built within the past five or ten years under the
current regulations. He recommends quantitative measurement limits for lights.
Pat Ley, member of the Environmental Committee, stated that the committee spoke with
Director Pedro about establishing quantitative measurement limits for lights, and the problem is
enforcement and actually having someone measure the amount of emitted light. She explained
that that the committee's original intention was to update the Outdoor Lighting ordinance but
because lighting technology changes so often, the Committee decided to focus on the policy
instead of changing the Ordinance.
Commissioner Abraham stated that he believes the biggest issue is a lack of enforcement. He
stated that a few properties such as Pinewood School, has installed high intensity lights without
shields to limit the exposure. He also noted that the Fremont Hills Country Club has put up a
number of metal halide lights which he does not believe were permitted, and feels the Town
should enforce the lighting ordinance.
Commissioner Harpootlian agreed with Commissioner Abraham that Pinewood School emits an
excessive amount of light.
Director Pedro stated that she can have the Public Safety Officer look into the situation at
Pinewood School and the Fremont Hills Country Club.
Commissioner Harpooltian asked if there is a desire and/or need to do a full review of the
ordinance.
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Director Pedro stated that the Environmental Design and Protection Committee's effort to amend
the policy is the first step, and if the Commission desires to do so, a request can be forwarded to
the City Council to update the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
Neela Shukla, member of the Environmental Design Committee, stated that the Committee
received a lot of concerns from a few neighbors regarding light pollution. She explained that the
Committee initiated changing the Lighting Policy with the hope of addressing it at a much larger
level.
COMMISSIONER HARPOOTLIAN CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Abraham stated that he does not believe wattage is a good measurement tool
because lighting technology changes rapidly. He stated that the proposed policy, if it is applied
and enforced, will solve 99.9% of the Town's lighting problems. In his opinion shielding the
emitter will. cause .the light to emit downward, which will illuminate the property but not disturb
others.
Commissioner Clow asked staff if there is any recourse for residents who put up lights after final
approval of their project.
Director Pedro state that it would be a code violation and the Town would send the Public Safety
Officer to investigate the problem. The process for this is complaint driven.
Commissioner Harpootlian asked staff if there was a separate process for dealing with schools.
Director Pedro stated that the Town will look into the lighting concerns for Pinewood School -and
the Fremont Hills Country Club.
MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE:
Commissioner Clow moved to recommend to the City Council that they approve the
amendments to the Town's Lighting Policy. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham.
AYES:
Commissioners: Abraham, Clow and Harpootlian
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Collins and Commissioners Partridge
ABSTAIN:
None
The Planning Commission noted that it is their sense that the major .issue is enforcement.
4. OLD BUSINESS — none
NEW BUSINESS — none
6. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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6.1 Planning Commission Representative for March 15 — Commissioner Partridge
6.2 Planning Commission Representative for April 19 — Commissioner Abraham
6.3 Planning Commission.Representative for May 17 — Commissioner Harpootlian
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1 Approval of March 1, 2012 minutes.
MOTION MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Motioned- by
Commissioner Harpootlian and seconded by Commissioner Clow to approve the March 1, 2012
minutes, as corrected.
8. REPORTS FROM FAST TRACK MEETINGS — MARCH 13, MARCH 20
MARCH 27, AND APRIL 3, 2012
8.1 LANDS OF ZEEV, 26493 Weston Drive; File #274-11-ZP-SD-GD; A
request for a Site Development Permit for a new 4,824 square foot single
story residence with a 997 square foot detached secondary dwelling unit
and a 708 square foot swimming pool. (Maximum building height: 18')
CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a) and (e)
(staff -Brian Froelich).
8.2 LANDS OF RANDALL & BOISSICAT, 13769 Wildflower Lane; File
#315-11-ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a
major remodel with an 1,136 square foot basement addition. (Maximum
height 26'6") CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section
15301(e) (staff -Brian Froelich).
8.3 LANDS OF BERGMAN, 26310 Esperanza Drive; File #288-11-ZP-SD-
GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for 5,095 square foot single
story new residence. (Maximum height 21 feet) CEQA Review:
Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(a) (staff -Brian Froelich).
8.4 LANDS OF SHARP AND HARRIS, 26958 Dezahara Way; File #283-11-
ZP-SD-GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for 4,981 square
foot two story new residence, a 2,035 square foot basement, and a 592
square foot swimming pool. (Maximum height 26'8") CEQA Review:
Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 (a)&(e) (staff -Brian Froelich).
8.5 LANDS OF MORGAN; 13209 West Sunset Drive; File #59-11-ZP-SD-
GD; A request for a Site Development Permit for a 4,884 square foot new
two story residence (maximum height 26'), with a 2,143 square foot
basement and a 999 square foot detached secondary dwelling unit with a
999 square foot basement. In addition, the applicant requests to remove
one (1) 26.4" heritage oak tree located along the south side of the
driveway/backup area. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section
15303 (a) (staff -Nicole Horvitz).
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9. REPORTS FROM SITE DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS — MARCH 6, MARCH 20,
AND April 3, 2012
9.1 LANDS OF XIA, 25631 Vinedo Lane; File -#222-11-ZP-SD; A request
for a Site Development Permit for a 676 square foot swimming pool and
spa and a landscape screening plan for a new 6,565 square foot two story
residence approved on April 2, 2009. CEQA review: Categorical
Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (Staff -Nicole Horvitz).
9.2 LANDS OF KIRK, 26045 Newbridge Drive; File #296-11-ZP-SD; A
request for a Site Development Permit of a landscape screening plan for a
1,171 square foot first and second story addition approved on June 29,
2010. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b)
(Staff -Nicole Horvitz).
9.3 LANDS OF IQBAL, 12369 Gigli Court; File #286-1.1-ZP-SD-GD; A
request for a Site Development Permit for a 35' x 20' sports court and
driveway modification.. CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per
Section 15303 (e) (Staff -Brian Froelich).
9.4- LANDS OF PANACCIONE; 12760 Dianne Drive; File #37-12-ZP-SD;
A request for a Site Development Permit of a landscape screening plan
for a 4,988 sq. ft. single story new residence approved on July 19, 2011.
CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304 (b) (Staff -Brian
Froelich).
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Corso
Community- Development Specialist.