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A PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING February 8, 1971 Chairman Priscilla R. Weisbart 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 following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Magruder, McReynolds, Perkins, Spencer and Chairman Weisbart. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 25, 1971. Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Spencer and carried unanimously that the minutes of January 25, 1971 be approved as written. OLD tLSIi :::S 1. Discussion of Williamson Act. This item was continued from the last meeting to allow answers to be obtained to 4 numerous questions posed. Staff presented responses to these questions and along with the City Attorney who was requested to be present additional pointe were clarified as to the purpose and effects of the Act. Commission discussion ensued with floor participation from Mr. E. A. Breyman, 13456 Wildcreat Drive, Cmdr. J. W. Dochnahl, 27980 Central Drive, Mr. H. N. Reiser, 27660 Central Drive, Mrs. M. G. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, Mrs. Lois Hogle, 2000 Page Mill Road and Mrs. Diane Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court. Discussion indicated continued reservations as to the resultant shifting of the tax burden due to the tax relief provided those few who would be eligible to apply under t'.,e Williamson Act. The commission was split as to whether they should recommend that the entire Town or Just the MMCP area be established as an agricultural preserve. Motion by Commissioner Spencer that the Council study to determine whether there are benefits under the Williamson Act either for part or all of the Town died for lack of a second. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Lachenbruch moved, seconded by McReynolds and carried unanimously that it be recommended to the council that they initiate a study of the application of the Williamson Act within the Towr, to serve as one means of preserving open space and that this study would entail compilation of data by staff to allow a systematic analysis of the financial implications. VALANCES: L 1. Powell, Wm. T. (V-349-71) Request for reduction in aide setback from 30, to 10, for residence addition at 25386 Is Loma Drive (Lot #4, Tract #2002).