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PLANNING C014KISSIOW 40 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS KINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING September 28, 1970 Chairman Weisbart called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:55 P. M. at the Town fall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Hibner, McReynolds, Perkins, Spencer and Chairman Weisbart. Absent: Commissioner Lachenbruch. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Stanley Grabowski. _APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 14, 1970 Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously that the minutes of September 14, 1970, be approved with the folllowing additions: DIVISIONS OF LAND: 1. Rhus Ridge Ranchos Units #2 and #3: Page 2, paragraph 2, add: "The pathway between Lots #4 and #5 was questioned." Page 3, paragraph 4, add the following to the end of the sentence: "and also that Lot #8 be relocated." COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Commissioner Spencer reported that the Los Altos Trail Club have maps available which indicate existing trails in the area. 2. Reporting on Pathway Committee activities, Commissioner Spencer noted: a. The Committee recommend pathway signs be installed by subdividers. b. The Committee intends to express to the Council their feelings regarding the lack of attention given their recommendations. 3. Commissioner Hibner reported on a field trip to the fire area near Oakland, noting difficulty of the fire fighting equipment reaching the area due to the narrow roads and the fact that they were further hindered by the traffic fleeing the area which was blocking the roads. Property losses were noted of 1'h million dollars. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Report on Modular Housing. Staff advised that some modular housing is planned for Page Mill Estates. The Building Inspector noted Title 25, Chapter 3, Section 19981a of the California Administrative Code controls the manufacture of modular housing and retains quality control. His inspection area would be restricted to the connection of the modulars. Mr. Monroe Daws, representing Wright & Co. Realtors, illustrated various modular homes that his firm was promoting, which indicated that unless you saw them assembled, it was impossible to differentiate a modular home from the conventional by appearance.