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CITY axwiL muqu FS - May 15, 1985 {�_ E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.a) Lairds of Town of Los Altos Hills (continued): Mr. Maurer, 26170 Fremont Road, stated there were two issues regarding the house: 1) historical value and 2) space. In his opinion the Torun could not have froth; the historical value of the house would be sacrificed if the house was renovated. Mr. Ken Pastrof, 13015 Robleda Road, inquired if the possibility of using Westwind Barn had been investigated since he brought it up at an earlier meeting? Mrs. Margaret Hahn, 26359 Esperanza, asked if the Town had considered the cost of adding on one committee roan since the need for meeting space seemed to be the major concern? Mrs. Iran Goldsmith, 27330 Elena Road, stated that the Historical Society would be meeting in June and at tfat tune p armed to review all of the alternatives. She felt it inadvisable to make a hasty decision and wanted to see a full report on realistic costs, needs, etc. Diana Miller, 550 Tyndall, Los Altos, eavende3 Ed Barnes, Chairman of the Comunity Relations Committee, for his time and effort spent on the possible acquisition of the historic house. Mrs. Grover Cox, 26530 Conejo Court, stated that the neighbors were opposed to the location of the house a' an HaI . Mr. Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, requested clarification of the financial status or the Town and the definite costs involved in the maintenance and remodel of the house. The City Manager, in response to Mr. Kaufman 'a question, noted that the costs involved would be general fund expenditures and the Town was in a financial situation to make such expenditures. van Tamelen commented that the opinions of residents appeared to be evenly divided on the issue of acquiring the historic house. She also noted that there was a serious space need at Town Hall and the ]muse appeared to be a great opportunity in view of the cost. The expansion of Town Hall was referred to in the General Plan and the house would fit nicely into the Historical Preserve. van Tamelen expressed concerns regarding traffic patterns and hidden costs, but noted that while the acquisition of the house was not an ideal solution, it was a good one. Allison and Dxonkert both commented on the need for additional space and the reference to such expansion in the General Plan. Rydell questioned whether the house was going to have structural alterations or be maintained in its historical state and he also requested clarification of the funding for the project. MITION SE03= AND CARRIED: Moved by Elnhrman, seoonded by Allison and passed unanimously to accept the offer of the Eschenbrueoher House. Mr. Frank Llovd, owner of the Eschenbruecher House, thanked the Council and Ed Barnes for their time and consideration concerning the historic house and stated he was looking forwarded to working with the Town on this project. b) IANDS OF TOM OF LAS ALTOS HILLS, Fremont Road - Historical Preserve Area (Fschenhr„echer House), request for approval of a special laud use permit to allow the relocation of a house in excess of fifteen feet on Town -owned property. The Staff Planner reported that staff recmm>Pnded approval of this special land use permit based on the project's conformance with the conditions of Ordinance #295. Mrs. Grover Cox, 26530 Oone'o Court stated the house would be visible from their here and they were also concerned about landscaping. -3-