HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/01/1981CTTY COUNCIL
(L TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, July 1, 1981
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Mayor Proft called the Regular [fleeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Proft and CounciLnembers McReynolds and Perkins
Absent: CounciLTeThers Hillestad and Nystran
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer/
Planner John Carlson, Assistant Planner Pat Webb, Planning CUMUssiOn
Representative Arthur Lachenbruch and Deputy City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Leslie Conley, Peninsula Times Tribune; Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos
Town Crier
4W B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Removed: B.5b) (.Proft)
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calen-
dar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: June 15, 1981
2. Approval of Warrants: $113,848.14
3. Actions of the Planning Camnission: recartnended granting of the following:
a) LANDS OF AYER, File SA #4-81
4. Motions for Adoption:
a) Request to begin 10 year non -renewal period, Williamson Act Contract
#4433001, Maurice and Marjorie Shecter, 27591 Purissima Road
b) Potion setting July 13, 1981 as the public hearing date for the
following tentative map application: LANDS OF WIDMAN, File TM #13-80
5. Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution #1363 accepting certain improvements in connection with
parcel map 464 M 22 & 23, LANDS OF JOHNSON
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g B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued)
�r Item Removed:
5. Resolution for Adoption:
b) Resolution #setting the time and place of public hearing on the
formation of -an -assessment district
MOTION SEWNDED AM CARRTFD: Moved by Proft, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue this item to the next meeting.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports Of Standing Committees: none
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: none
3. Reports from the Planning Commission: none
4. Presentations from the Floor: none
D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AMID ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager's Report:
a) VANTRANS
The City Manager recCUMended that Council adopt a Resolution requesting the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant the allocation of funds to support
the Town's participation in the Vantrans Program. This program provides trans-
portation service to the senior citizens and the handicapped in Town.
M7TION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1364 authorizing the
filing of a claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for alloca-
tion of transportation development act funds for fiscal year 1981-82
b) Santa Clara County Municipal Solid Waste Management Program
The City Manager discussed the 6/24/81 report from the City of Mountain View
which outlined their options regarding solid waste management. Mountain View
was suggesting that they do not remain in the JPA Program. The City Manager
recaanended to Council that they suggest Mountain View remain in the JPA and
an atteWt be made to work out any present problems. Perkins asked the City
Manager to prepare a report outlining the facts, ficures and options for the Town
in this area.
PASSED By CONSENSUS: To direct the City Manager to send a letter to the City
of Mountain View reccmmending that they remain in the JPA.
2. City Attorney's Report:
a) Adobe Creek Recreational Facilities, Inc.
MDTION ds and pas
unanimousllyNDED AM CARRLED: Moved ot
y by all members present to continue the corporrationy Perkins, ended by eand lto pay theme
minimum annual tax of $200.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF ABRAHAMS, File FM #15-80
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all menbers present to adopt Resolution #1365 approving final
parcel map and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Prof t, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1366 approving and
authorizing execution of a private road maintenance agreement between MunseY
Development Corporation;G.K.W. Enterprises, Inc.; Ella M. McElvain; Doris Y.
Abrahams, also known as Doris Yankauer Abrahams, also known as Doris Yankauer
Mayer, also known as Doris Mayer Fortes; Robert C. Davis and Janice Diane Davis;
and the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
2. Public Hearings:
a) Resolution #_adopting an appropriations limit for the 1980-81
fiscal year.
The City Manager explained that each year the Town would be required to adopt
a Resolution establishing its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year
pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution (Proposition 4, adopted
on November 6, 1979).
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1367 adopting an approp-
riations limit for the 1980-81 fiscal year.
b) Resolution # adopting an appropriations limit for the 1981-82
fiscal year.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1368 adopting an approp-
riations limit for the 1981-82.
c) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF MATADM CREEK, File
TM #1-81
NOTION SECONDED AND CARRED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt the Negative Declaration, LANDS OF
MATADERO CREEK, File TM #1-81
The City Engineer briefly outlined his staff reports dated June 5, 1981, June 19,
1981 and June 25, 1981 and reported to Council that the Planning Cammission at
its meeting of June 24, 1981 had recrn ended approval of the tentative map for
the Lands of Matadero Creek subject to the conditions of approval.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 2.c) LANDS OF MATADERO CREEK (continued):
Walt., Bahhitt. 27911 Via Ventana, Nick Ward, 27947 Via Ventan
Council expressing the opinion that there should be less lots and more open
space in the subdivision. Paul Reneau 13149 Byrd lane, further emphasized
the importance of good planning and proper CC&Rs; the opportunity was at hand
to have a model subdivision.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To make the following corrections and/or additions a part
of the Conditions of Approval:
First paragraph amnded to read: ,The Planning Commission, at its meeting of
June 24, 1981 recon ended approval of the Tentative Map dated "Revised June 17,
1981" for the above request, subject to the following conditions:"
Condition 1.A. add the following: ". . .The owner shall dedicate an equestrian/
pedestrian easement, public utility easemnt and access easement for the
Purissima Hills Water District over the right-of-way for Matadero Creek Lane
and Matadero Creek Court."
Condition I.C. add the following: " . .The emrgency access easement shall
incorporate a bike, equestrian and pedestrian easemnt."
Condition 1.E.6. amended to read: "Teporary grazing of animals is allowed
( unless such grazing pronotes excessive damage to vegetation or soil erosion."
Condition 4.D. added: "The owner shall install a dual path along the amrgency
access easamnt frau Page Mill Road to Matadero Creek Lane."
Condition 7.C. first paragraph amended to read: "The maximum height of structures,
landscape requirements, house orientation and other Site Development criteria
contained in Exhibit #8, Site Development Map dated 6/5/81 and received 6/26/61,
shall apply to each lot, a smrary of these requiremnts are listed below."
MffI0N SECl7NDED AM cARRIM: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the Tentative Map, LANDS OF
MATADEJU CREEK, File TM #1-81, subject to conditions as recommended by the
Planning Canmission and as amended by Council.
d) Ordinance # amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code by adding Sections 9-5.209, 9-5.212, 9-5.215,
9-5.226 and 9-5.227, and by amnding sections 9-5.210, 9-5.232, 9-5.502
9-5.504, and subsection (a) and the title of section 9-5.503 thereof,
and by renumbering certain sections thereof. (SFMM READING).
LOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously to waive further reading of Ordinance #268.
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` E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 2.d) Ordinance #268 (continued):
The City Engineer discussed both aspects of the proposed ordinance: building
height and development area limitation. In response to an earlier request from
Council, he referred to his staff report dated 6/25/81 which presented a sumnary
and analysis of the issue of remodeling. The City Engineer additionally
explained the zoning permit process which was being proposed to administer the
proposed ordinances and other zoning regulations in the zoning chapter of the
Municipal Code.
Planning Cannissioner Lachenbruch, in response to a question concerning lot unit
factors, explained that three perameters were involved: overall average acreage;
overall average slope of property; and slope of building area.
W. Sunset Drive and
would affect, for example, Mr. Ayer Is property which had just earlier in the
evening been given approval for site development. The City Engineer responded
that it would be inappropriate to discuss this specific piece of property because
staff had not had the opportunity to study the plans, etc. Council concurred
that it was not the proper time to discuss Mr. Ayer's property as it related to
the proposed ordinance.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #268 mending Chapter 5
entitled "Zoning" of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding sections
9-5.209, 9-5.212, 9-5.215, 9-5.226 and 9-5.227, and by mending sections 9-5.210,
9-5.232, 9-5.502, 9-5.504, and subsection (a) and the title of section 9-5.503
thereof, and by renumbering certain sections thereof.
e) Ordinance # mending Chapter 5 entitled "zoning" of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code by adding sections 9-5.215(1) and 9-5.231, and
by mending subsection (b) of Section 9-5.503, respectively, con-
cerning walls and fences (SECOND READING) - continued from 3/16/81
meeting.
hMION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #267.
The City Engineer noted that this discussion had been continued from 3/16/81 in
order that the matter of enforcement could be addressed. He referred to his
staff report of 6/25/81 in which he stated two possible approaches: l) the
establishment of a permit specifically for fences; or 2) the establishment of a
zoning permit that could be applied to all kinds of structures.
Council agreed that that the ordinance could be adopted and the issue of enforce-
ment could be decided upon at a later date.
rUTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by proft, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance#267 amending Chapter 5
entitled "zoning" of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding sections
9-5.215(1) and 9-5.231, and by amending subsection (b) of Section 9-5.503,
respectively, concerning walls and fences.
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F.
GENERAL ORDERS AMID UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
G.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request from the Los Altos Fire Department for Council authorization to
remove fire hazards on certain properties within the Town.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve reouest and authorize the City
Manager to abate fire hazards.
2. SB1960 New State Law related to Manufactured Housing
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Council directed the Planning Comaission to continue
their careful review and study of this important issue and to report back to
the Council when their findings were complete.
3. Ordinance # amending Title 8 entitled "Building Regulations" of the
Los Altos Hills Municipal Cade by adding thereto Chapter 8 entitled "Fire
Code" to adopt by reference the 1979 edition of the uniform fire code,
including certain appendices, and amenchents thereto.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all manbers present to waive further reading of Ordinance #
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by McReynolds, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to introduce Ordinance #269 amending Title 8
entitled 'Building Regulations" of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding
thereto Chapter 8 entitled "Fire Code" to adopt by reference the 1979 edition of
the uniform fire code, including certain appendices, and amenchments thereto.
NOTION SECONDED AMID GARBLED: Moved by Proft, seconded by McReynolds and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1369 setting the time
and place of public hearing on the proposed adoption of a certain uniform fire
code, including certain appendices, and amencLrents thereto.
H.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 10:20 p.m. to a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 1981.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
Deputy City Clerk