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look for those situations where chimneys would be obtrusive and affirmed that they already have the authority to reduce the height of chimneys were appropriate'; page 5, add the following to the sentence under garages: "and directed staff to refer the ordinance to the Planning Commission for review prior to final Council consideration.'; page 5, Item 7, change the word `California' to `San Jose'; page 6, item 8.3.1, amend paragraph four to read: "Dauber reported that the Santa Clara Valley Water District had agreed to go ahead with engineering for the Reach 5 improvements even though they don't have all the approvals from the State and Federal levels; and page 7, Item 9.2 add the following: "Passed by Consensus: Council agreed to loan the Los Altos Community Foundation the furniture the Town had stored." 4.3 Approval of final parcel map and subdivision improvement (maintenance) agreement, Lands of Rogez, 25617 Fremont Road — Resolutions # The City Manager commented that upon further review it was now the staff's recommendation that Council rather than accept the dedication of stoma drain easement on Adobe Creek acknowledge but reject irrevocable offer of dedication of storm drain easement. The City Manager noted that staff had reconsidered their recommendation because of neighbors' concerns about the eucalyptus trees along the creek and the fact that this was really a private property issue. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Hubbard and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #92-98 approving final map for Lands of Rogez, Resolution #93-98 approving and authorizing execution of an agreement for conservation easement between the Town and Didier J. Rogez and Isabelle J. Rogez, Resolution #94-98 accepting dedication of storm drain easement on Lands of Rogez and Resolution #95-98 acknowledging but rejecting irrevocable offer of dedication of interest in Lands of Rogez. 4.10 Approval of agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Cotton Shires and Associates, Inc. for geotechnical services — Reso # The City Manager noted that inadvertently the amendment had been omitted from the staff report on this item. Council now had a copy of this amendment before them. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Dauber and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #96-98 approving and authorizing execution of an amendment number 2 to the agreement between the Town and Cotton Shires and Associates, Inc. 4.11 Approval of final map, subdivision improvement agreement and Conservation Easement, Lands of LeFevre, Altamont Road — Resolutions #_ Dr. Cleary, 26410 Altamont, noted that he had four points he would like clarified prior to the approval of this final map: 1) an improved Silent Hills Lane was covered in condition #19 but not in the improvements nor on the final map; 2) would like an agreement with the LeFevres about the type of perimeter fence mound the conservation easement; 3) would like to have input on placement of trees at the end of the cul-de-sac; and 4) thought that rather than a 50' setack in front of the house it was supposed to be a percentage of the length of the property. Tom LeFevre, applicant, noted that the subdivision could not be finalled until improvements were made to Silent Hills. He further noted that the fence had been removed from the plans and the tree placement was in the landscaping plans and be would work with the Clearys. The Planning Director referred to the setback issue and commented that the site development process would provide an additional review period for the placement of the house, etc. October 21, 1998 Regular City Council Meeting