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PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING November 22, 1971 Reel PC 5 Side 2 Track 1 350 - End Side 1 Track 2 00 - 425 Vice Chairman Weisbart called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:47 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commissioners Magruder, Mueller, Perkins, Spencer, Weisbart, Absent; Chairman McReynolds. Commissioner Lachenbruch arrived at 8:10 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of October 26, 1971. Comm ssioner Spencer moved, seconded by Mueller and carried by majority vote (Perkins absent, thus abstained) that the minutes of October 26, 1971 be approved with the following addition to the motion at the top of page 3. (Re: Rosehills Estates Unit #1 - Path Easement Abandonment). "The adjacent undeveloped property is beat suited topographically to supply the remainder of the trail system in this area and the Town should attempt to acquire it at the appropriate time.,, COMMUNICATIONS: None. ANNOUNCBMBNTS: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. I. PUBLIC HEARING 0" proposed amendment to Town's Zoning Ordinance No. 78 re: Antenna Heights. Continued from meeting of Nov 8 1971 Mr. Winn Wegener reviewed the Antenna Committeets presentation made at the last meeting and summarized their proposed requirements for antenna heights as follows: 1. If under 201 - no requirement for Town action. 2. If 201 to 601 - building permit required. 3. Over 60, - allowable if, a. Site Survey provides technical showing of need, and it is con- firmed by the Town Engineer. b. Building Permit is required. c. Council must approve. In regard to the erection of towers, the Committee recommended that a tower not be over 21 square above 301; that all towers observe setback requirements; and that no more than two towers in excess of 201 height be allowed per acre. Lengthy Commission discussion ensued with floor comments expressed by Messrs. S. Wood, 12648 LaCresta Court; A.M. Laws; L. A. Dawson; F. L. Harper (Commit- tee member); Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Georgia, Mr, and Mrs. N. McIlwraith; and Mrs. D. Miller. Objections voiced during the Public Hearing noted that aesthetic considerations were not incorporated into the antenna ordinance proposed, even though the Committee was established to review antennas as a result of a L citizen's complaint. The Commission concurred that due to the disparity in the Committee's proposal and the wishes of neighboring residents not so en- thused by pursuit of this hobby, that the committees proposal warranted more stringent requirements to fulfill the Town's best interest.