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I PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING December 14, 1970 Chairman Weiabart called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The newly appointed Commissioner William A. Magruder was introduced and welcomed. The following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Hibner, Lachenbruch, Magruder, 14cBeynolds, Perkins, Spencer Chairman Weisbart. CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Les Helgesson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of November 23, 1970 Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried by majority vote that the minutes of November 23, 1970 be approved with the following correction: Page 2, under Matadero Oaks, second paragraph from bottom of page, following the sentence --"The Town Engineer stated that elope density calculations had been closely reviewed with the applicant and they had agreed with 63.7 net acres. Add, "Commissioner Perkins stated he felt that 44 lots were too many lots due to the steepness of the terrain." Commissioners McReynolds abstained since he was absent from the November 23rd meeting. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Chairman Weisbart reviewed the numerous studies made of the MMCP Area due to its special problems (especially terrain) and suggested that the Comvissfon consider larger lot size or the applicability of the Williamson Act. Under this act, land- owners could possibly obtain some tax refief by "freezing" their land as open space for ten years in -lieu of being forced to subdivide to minimize the burden of increasing taxes. Speaking from the floor in support of Mrs. Wefsbart's proposal were Mrs. Florence Fava, 26691 Moody Road and Mrs. H. Moeller, 11990 Page Mill Road. Commission discussion noted further study into the benefits perhaps available under this Act would be desirable. Commission concurred that Mr. Mader work with Mr. Falsant to prepare a report for the next meeting as to the applicability of this Act, as well as advise the Commission as to other alternatives that might be avail- able to landowners rather than subdivision. 2. Progress Report on J. D. Steers (373-70) Tentative Map. Staff reviewed the inherent problems of this subdivision, noting that there was serious lack of compliance with the subdivision ordinance. These areas include: 1. Improved deed access --Deeded access had not been proven and even if deeded it was not an improved access. 2. Minimum of 40' right-of-way required with 80' radius turnaround. This sub- division consists of one 25' right-of-way and the other is 40'. Neither has a Lturnaround of normal standards.