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4.5 Notification of Planning Commission Approval: A Request for a Site <br /> Development Permit to Legalize an Existing Non-Conforming Pool; Patio and <br /> Hardscape Improvements and Variances to Exceed the Property's Maximum <br /> • Development Area and to Encroach into the 30-foot Side Yard Setback; Lands <br /> of Lo, 14303 Saddle Mountain Drive (204-03 ZP-SD-VAR) <br /> Councilmember Fenwick asked the Planning Director for clarification on this item. He <br /> questioned the lack of a staff report to the City Council <br /> Cahill explained that the current procedure is to move the Planning Commission's actions <br /> forward as a notification to Council as required by the Town's code. In the future, the <br /> items will include a template face sheet in addition to the language that is on the agenda. <br /> This will better describe the action taken by the Commission. <br /> City Attorney Mattas explained that the notification of the Planning Commission's action <br /> on the Consent Calendar is the Council's opportunity to call it up to be reviewed by the <br /> Council and direct staff to schedule the item for a Public Hearing before the Council. <br /> Council discussion ensued regarding the process for the approval of variances. Cahill <br /> noted that the Planning Commission is the final authority on these requests, however, the <br /> Council can appeal these decisions. <br /> Councilmember Kerr appealed the Planning Commission's approval of"A request'for a <br /> Site Development Permit to Legalize an Existing Non-Conforming Pool; Patio and <br /> Hardscape Improvements and Variances to Exceed the Property's Maximum <br /> Development Area and to Encroach into the 30-foot Side Yard Setback; Lands of Lo, <br /> 14303 Saddle Mountain Drive (204-03 ZP-SD)". <br /> MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Warshawsky and <br /> passed unanimously, with Councilmember Fenwick abstaining from the vote, to set this <br /> item for a Public Hearing before the City Council at their Regular City Council Meeting <br /> of January 15, 2004. <br /> 4.6 Approval of Second Extension of Current Cable Television Franchise <br /> Agreement Between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Comcast <br /> Jim Abraham,resident, explained that he had requested discussion of this item because he <br /> has some serious concerns regarding Comcast's proposed upgrade. He has had an <br /> opportunity to review Comcast maps and has found several irregularities. In particular, <br /> they have sited two (2) utility poles in his driveway. Abraham noted that his utilities are <br /> undergrounded. He has contacted Comcast several times for an explanation, but they <br /> have been unresponsive. Abraham would like to see several conditions added to the <br /> franchise extension including: no existing underground wiring will be moved above <br /> ground; no new segment will be placed above ground where any existing undergrounding <br /> is in place; no new utility poles, no large equipment cabinets on utility poles, and where <br /> any new undergrounding of utilities is performed — Comcast will underground within <br /> sixty days. Abraham would like penalties assessed if they are non-compliant. He also <br /> • encouraged Council.to not grant exclusive rights to Comcast for cable television service. <br /> 4 City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> December 4,2003 <br />