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B. PREPARATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF ARGUMENT AGAINST ADOBE CREEK LODGE <br /> INITIATIVE (continued) : <br /> Sheri Emling, 11853 Murietta, suggested using the phrase ' in effect <br /> for twenty years or twenty five, if correct, rather than stating the <br /> specific year, i.e. 1965, when the slope density ordinance was <br /> adopted. She expressed the opinion that stating the number of years <br /> the ordinance had been in effect was more impressive than stating the <br /> year it was adopted. <br /> PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agree that the argument against Measure B <br /> would read as follows : <br /> The City Council of Los Altos Hills unanimously recommends a "No" vote <br /> on Measure B. <br /> Measure B could drastically change our city. It would create another <br /> zoning district, offer unprecedented financial opportunities to <br /> developers, allow uses and structures not presently legal in Los Altos <br /> Hills, and raise the possibility of dense housing in any neighborhood. <br /> Los Altos Hills was incorporated to establish one residential zoning <br /> district for single-family, detached homes on large lots. This <br /> district has served us well for 32 years , survived court challenges, <br /> and guided the growth of this city to its present standards . <br /> Obir Measure B creates a new zoning district that allows clustered or <br /> attached dwelling units , condominiums or apartments, together with <br /> facilities for group dining, social , recreational , and other <br /> activities. These structures and uses would all be allowed without <br /> the community control afforded by the conditional use permit process. <br /> Measure B greatly increases allowed density. The size of lots <br /> presently depends on the steepness of the property. Under the slope <br /> density ordinance, in effect for , the steeper the <br /> property, the larger the lot. This requirement protects hillsides <br /> from excessive development, overgrading, and geological hazards . <br /> Measure B would determine density only on acreage, and ignore <br /> environmentally sensitive, difficult terrain. Under Measure 8, a <br /> developer with steep land would be able to obtain many more housing <br /> units than currently allowed. For example, Measure B would rezone the <br /> Adobe Creek properties and permit the development of 63 housing units <br /> instead of the 15 single family residences allowed under present <br /> zoning. <br /> But this initiative does not just apply to Adobe Creek. If adopted, <br /> any developer in any part of Town could seek rezoning to increase <br /> density, and build cluster housing, condominiums , apartments , and <br /> other facilities . <br /> To protect your beautiful Town, vote "No" on Measure B. <br /> lie <br /> -2- 1/11/88 <br />