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Planning commission explores secondary driveway and alternatives for proposed Elena Road ADU
Summary
At a Jan. 27 study session, designers and commissioners discussed a variance request to permit a second driveway from Elena Road to serve a proposed accessory dwelling unit, raising concerns about sight lines, drainage, riparian habitat and fire access; commissioners urged alternatives including front parking or a circular driveway and asked staff to seek EDPC/open‑space input.
At a Jan. 27 study session, the Los Altos Hills Planning Commission heard a concept review for a proposed secondary driveway to serve an accessory dwelling unit at 25623 Elena Road (File PA 25‑0043). Staff planner Jonathan Fox said the code generally requires ADUs to share a driveway with the primary residence, and the applicants are seeking guidance about whether a second entrance off Elena Road would be acceptable.
Walter Chapman, the property designer, told the commission his solution would allow parking below the house and avoid tearing down the existing structure to create compliant parking. Civil engineer Pete Carlino emphasized concerns about sight distance on the hairpin turn at Elena Road…
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