08/22/1973 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Alec Russell reviewed the proposed changes to the standard spec in Jerry Crabtree's memorandum of January 6, 1972 and said 1t was presented to the Commission at that time. He also said he agreed with the recommended changes. Mr. Russell stated the standards an engineer must adhere to when designing and building a subdivision were not sufficiently spelled out and should be eventually amplified in the standard specs. He recommended the standard specifications be adopted by resolution rather than by ordinance. George Mader suggested that the commission forward Mr. Crabtrees recommendi changes to the City Council as soon as possible and at a later date make additional revisions. The Commissioners directed this item be put on the study session for the September 12,meeting and excerpts of minutes indicating the extent of prior commission review be distributed to the Environmental Planning Commission prior to the meeting. EWROWTITAL �Yr PLANNING WrIISSION Town of Los Altos Hills 26379 Fremont Road Minutes of a Regular Meeting August 22, 1973 Preceded by a Study Session Reel 19, Side 1 000-999-450 Study Session The Study Session of the Environmental Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills met at 8:o0P.M. , with Chairman Mcreynolds presiding. A. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Schedule for completion of General Plan. George Mader reviewed the August 22, 1973, memorandum prepared by staff. He pointed out completion date for item 12 on page 2 should be the end of December rather than the end of June as shown. He suggested the Commission discuss State housing element guidelines at thb September 26, meeting. There was general discussion on the open space element. 'ir. Mader said he would advise the commissioners of some good background material on open space. The Commission requested staff to plan some discussion with the Environmental Planning Commission on the constraints on the areas of open space. 2. Revision to Town Standard Specifications. Alec Russell reviewed the proposed changes to the standard spec in Jerry Crabtree's memorandum of January 6, 1972 and said 1t was presented to the Commission at that time. He also said he agreed with the recommended changes. Mr. Russell stated the standards an engineer must adhere to when designing and building a subdivision were not sufficiently spelled out and should be eventually amplified in the standard specs. He recommended the standard specifications be adopted by resolution rather than by ordinance. George Mader suggested that the commission forward Mr. Crabtrees recommendi changes to the City Council as soon as possible and at a later date make additional revisions. The Commissioners directed this item be put on the study session for the September 12,meeting and excerpts of minutes indicating the extent of prior commission review be distributed to the Environmental Planning Commission prior to the meeting.