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TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS
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Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, January 16, 1980
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Mayor Pro Tan David Proft called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:08 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Pro Ten Proft and Councilme hers Nystmn and Perkins
Absent: Mayor McReynolds and Councilwunan Hillestad
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer/Planner John Carlson, Planning Commission Representative
Richard Rydell, Assistant Planner Pat Webb aro Deputy City Clerk
Pat Dowd.
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier
L: Mrs. Barbara Gordon, Chaiman/Traffic & Public Safety Committee, introduced
the film "Bikeways - Let's Get Serious" which explained the Maryland Depart-
ment of Transportation's bicycle progran - various classes of bikeways,
pmgran managanent, planning and implenenrtation. Mrs. Cordon also reported
that the Traffic & Public Safety Crnmittee and the Pathways Cannittee were
working together to arrive at a safe bicycle transportation network. Mrs.
Gordon than read a letter fmn Mrs. Beth Pforr of Los Altos who had expressed
concern with the problans bicyclists have with the connute traffic on Framnt
Avenue.
Carol Perm, Menalto Drive, as Health and Safety Chaianan of Bullis School
and representing the Parents Group said they were very much in favor of
safe bikeways. Approximately 50% of their students hiked and they were
the only school without safe bike mutes.
Marilyn Stratz, Los Altos, Safety Chairman of Egan Jr. High told the Council
that they were going to conduct a survey of all the children in Los Altos
Hills who attended Egan - what routes they took, what hazards they incurred,
what better pathways they suggested, etc. Mrs. Stratz said they would have
the results of this survey next month.
Mrs. Riches, Los Altos, Pinagood Private School, said there had been three
accidents in the past eight months and the rainy weather had made the situation
even more dangerous.
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A. POLL CALL & PIEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Continued)
4, Victor Riches, Los Altos, Pinewood Private School, asked if there was
any way to ensure that the bicyclists had to obey the traffic laws? Mr
Riches also stressed the importance of educating both children and adults
on the issue of bicycle safety rules.
Mayor Pro Ten Proft said that this issue would be addressed in the next
newsletter. He also mentioned that the Deputies were citing those bicyclists
who repeatedly ignored the traffic laws.
Mrs. Carol Gottlieb, Chairman, Pathways Camuttee, mentioned that with the
possible closing of Covington School the bicycle traffic to Bullis may be
even worse.
Mrs. Artenas Ginzton, Natema Road, cited the following references for planning
better hike routes which she thought the Council and the Cmruttees would find
worthwhile: (1) The State Planning Design Criteria for Bikeways in California;
(2) The Trails and Pathways Master Plan. Mrs. Ginzton noted that the route on
Purissima was already included as a part of the County Trails Plan - Arastradero
over to Edith with the mccarendation to have widened shoulders - the standards
included in the Master Plan, (3) The Santa Clara Valley Bicycle Association
in reference to safe parking for bicycles, and (4) A bicycle safety curriculum
being funded by the Palo Alto City School District and available to all schools
that request it.
Mayor Pro Ten Proft asked the City Manager to keep the Council advised of
the procedures taken regarding this issue: separate meetings of the cmudttees,
40 joint efforts, etc. The City Manager will ascertain how the ogmittees want
to approach the issue and will let Council ]mow.
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At approximately 7:30 p.m., Mayor McReynolds arrived.
Melvin L. Hawley, Attorney for Dr. Binder, requested that Item F.1, request
for tennis court variance, IADDS OF BINDER, File VAR #7055-78 be continued
until the February 6, 1980 Council Meeting. They were anxious to have a
full Council to hear their request and one Council member was presently
absent. The request for continuance to February 6th was granted.
The City Council then adjourned to Executive Session for Personnel at 7:50 p.m.
and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. to consider the balance of the Agenda.
At approximately 7:55 p.m., Councilwoman Hillestad arrived.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mayor McReynolds left due to illness.
MINNK1t i 7O'.
Mr. Paul Nowak, Ias Altos, requested removal of Iter B.6a) for separate
consideration.
Councilman Perkins requested removal of Item B. 4 b) and Iten B. 6 b) for
separate consideration.
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B. CONSENT CAL MAR (Continued)
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: hovel by Mayor Pro Tan Proft, seconded by
Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all nonbers present to
approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: January 2, 1980
2. Approval of Warrants: $24,481.92
3. Time Extension Requests:
a) Request for extension to March 15, 1980 for Planning Commission
consideration, LANDS OF WFSTWIND DEVF,IDPMWT, File TM #2103-79.
b) Request for extension to March 31, 1980 for Planning Commission
consideration, LANDS OF MANUEL, File TM #2101-79.
4. Motions for Adoption: Motion setting February 6, 1980 as the Public
Hearing date for the following Tentative Map Applications:
a) LANDS OF RICA, File TM #2095-79
5. Proclamations & Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Proclamation for March as "Red Cross Month:
b) Resolution #1258 accepting certain improvements in connection
with Parcel Map 434 M 10 & 11, LANDS OF CIAUDE.
c) Resolution #1259 anending Resolution #233 to delete a one-way
section of Fre nt Road.
4 Council then opened discission on the following items as removed from the
Consent Calendar.
4. Motions for Adoption: Motion setting February 6, 1980 as the Public
Hearing date for the following Tentative Map Applications:
b) LANDS OF PHILBRICK, File #TM #2102-79
Council questioned Mr. Riley's letter dated January 11 in which he asked the
Council hearing be set for February 16. City Manager reported that this was
a typographical error on Mr. Riley's part and that Mr. Riley's request was
actually for the next Council meeting, February 6th.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Councilwaman Hillestad, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed +n+anumusly by all members present to set
February 6, 1980 as the Public Hearing date for the Lards of Philbrick, File
TM #2102-79.
6. Actions of the Planning Crnmission:
a) Recrnmende3 approval of Site Approvals for Two Lots, LANDS OF
CLASS, Files SA #6101-77 and SA #6102-77.
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B. CONSENT CALRUAR (Continued)
4W 6. b) Recanme-ded approval of Site Approvals for Two lots, LANDS OF
CIOSS, Files SA #6101-77 and SA #6102-77.
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Mr. Nowak, Applicant's engineer, sought clarification regarding the payment
of subdivision fees. He noted that the January 11, 1980 report from the
city planner to the city manager recamended that the standard subdivision
fees be applied - totaling approximately $16,000 - but that on the Conditions
of Approval all but approximately $475 had been waived.
The City Planner reported to Council that his reports included the road -in -
lieu and path -in -lieu fees for their information if they decided that they
were applicable to these Site Approvals.
Councilwoman Hillestad asked if these fees could be waived until the improve-
ments were actually made. The City Manager responded that a docunent would be
recorded stating that certain fees would be due if the property were sold. The
City Attorney stated that such an agreement should stipulate that the fees would
be paid at the time of the building permit or at some specified date in the
future.
Mr. Noack, Applicant's engineer, stated why the Planning Cmvdssion had agreed
to waive the fees. This was a legally approved subdivision 13 years ago; Mrs.
Closs was not the original developer nor did she have any intention of developing;
she had given 1 lot to the Mid -Peninsula Open Space District, had made 1 lot out
2, thus reducing a possible 4 lots to 2. He also noted that retaining the gravel
road maintained the rural character of the area and the road was in excellent
condition in its present state.
Coumcilmanbers Perkins and Hillestad expressed concern about waiving fees in
connection with a gift - gift deeding should not be a consideration. Planning
Commissioner Rydell pointed out that the Planning Commission did not consider
the gift situation a factor in waiving the fees. In response to a question
from Councilman Nystrom, the City Manager responded that the fees were not paid
at the time of the original subdivision because the Town did not have such fees
at that time. Mayor Pro Tem Proft seeking clarification of a point, was told
that the road being offered for dedication was currently a private road with
the Neary property having an easement over the road and the recawaandation of
the Planning Commission was that Mrs. Closs offer for dedication a 60' wide
easement as a public road.
Mrs. Closs, Applicant, stated that the proposal of the gift to the Open Space
District was to p the lard open. It had nothing to do with the waiving of
fees. Mrs. Closs further asked about the dedication of the road as a public
road. For years it had been a private mad with an easement to the Neary
property. It had not been offered to the City nor had the City ever maintained
it. Was it necessary to offer it as a public road? Mrs. Closs further asked
if the owner could apply the fees against a road or did the city get the fees?
Mayor Pro Tan Proft replied that if fees were required, the responsibility for
the road would be the city's.
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B. CONSRC CAIINDAR (Continued)
6. b) Recaumenled approval of Site Approvals for Two Icts, IANDS OF
CLOS5, Files SA #6101-77 and SA #6102-77 (continued)
The City Manager in response to questions frau Councilnnanbers stated that by
requiring an offer of dedication, not accepting it at this time and waiving
the fees, the Council could require a future subdivider involving this road
to make all the physical improvements. In addition to on-site improvenents,
off-site mpxovenents can also be required of a subdivider. The City Manager
further stated that in terms of the offer of dedication, the main intent of
that would be to point to a future service of other properties. At this
time an offer of dedication could be taken, not accepted and the fees and
impmvments waived.
Mrs. C�ottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Caumittee, asked that the pathway easment be
picked up at this time since it was an important area for horsemen.
Councilman Perkins asked Planning Ccnnissioner Rydell what the Planning
Co msssion's basis was for waiving the fees. Mr. Rydell responded that there
were 3 factors: it was a previously approved subdivision for site approval;
the road was in good coalition and the consideration of the future use of the
land.
MDTION SECONDED ACID CARRIM: Moved by Mayor Pro Ten Pmft, seconded by Council-
man Nystran and passed unanimously by all nenbers present to amend Cordition 1.A
to read: The owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate to the Town on the
parcel map a sixty foot (60') right -of --way along the sixty foot ass; nt, as
4 shy on the Site Approval Map dated "Revised Novanber 13, 1978".
MITION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tan Pmft, seconded by Council-
man Perkins and passed unanimursly by all inmbers present to mend Coalition 7.A
to read: To preserve the rural environment, the marl within the sixty -foot right-
of-way shall be left in its present condition. Therefore, a conditional excep-
tion to Section 9-4.1111(a) of the Municipal Code is approved.
MOTION SECONDED ACID CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystran, seconded by Council-
woman Hillestad and passed u naninnously by all menbers present to approve the
Site Approval, IADW OF CIOSS, File SA #6101-77, subject to the Conditions of
Approval as mc=aerded by the Planning Cavnission and, as anerded above.
MOTION SECONDED ACID CARRIED: Coved by Councilman Nystran, seconded by Council-
wanan Hillestad and passed unanimously by all menbers present to approve the
Site Approval, LACIDS OF CLASS, File SA #6102-77, subject to the sane Coalitions
of Approval as mcamuerded by the Planning C=nssion and, as mended above,
as were applied to the LANDS OF CIOSS, File SA #6101-77.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
6. Actions of the Planning Cammission:
b) Reeamieded approval of modification of Conservation Easement,
LOT #2, TRACT #5624, FfNSOM SUBDIVISION.
Mayor Pro Ten Proft asked the staff if the sole purpose of the conservation
easement in the original subdivision was for drainage Swale or was it also
to protect the hillside.
The City Manager responded that the sole purpose was for the drainage swale.
However, a change was made in the required improvements to extend a pipe
through most of this property. When this was done the conservation easement
in that area was no longer necessary because it filled in the swale.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by
Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to
approve modification of Conservation Easement, ICT #2, TRACT #5624, EENSOM
SUBDIVISION.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports of Standing Co mittees:
a) Pathway Committee - Presentation by Pon Shibuya, Eagle Scout,
on the signing of the trails.
4 Ron Shibuya presented his report on his Eagle Smut Project, the marking
of the trails in Ins Altos Hills. He further described the design for the
branding iron to be used on the sign posts; this design was recommended by
the Pathways Committee. Mr. Shibuya expressed his hope that this project
would benefit the community of Los Altos Hills and further stated that his
project would begin around the end of the month.
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None
3. Reports from the Planning Commission:
a) Tennis Court Policy Review Committee Report
Planning Commissioner Rydell presented the December 31, 1979 Tennis Court Policy
Review Cmmittee Report to the Council for their consideration. This report
was arrived at after a survey of the Town's residents, a public hearing and a
meeting with Mr. George Mader, Planning Consultant. In brief outline format,
the Report stated the following:
The Tann should: (1) establish standards, (2) set a limit on impervious surfaces
and relate it to a yield factor according to slope density, (3) provide the
public easy access to Town Tennis Court Policies and Standards and (4) review
recreational facility standards at Site Development. The Town my: (1) require
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3. a) Tennis Court Policy Review Committee Report (continued)
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all Tennis Court plans to be approved by a design review board, (2) revise
the Zoning Ordinance to allow encroachments into the setbacks to encourage
improved design of recreation facilities on private property - if the following
conditions are met: a) no other place on the property available for the facility,
b) a better design is produced by placement closer to the property line and c)
the privacy of no existing or future neighbor is negatively affected and (3)
build some Town Tennis Courts for use of the residents.
At the conclusion of his report, Mr. Rydell said that the Planning Commission
felt the Town should formalize its standards and wanted to take further direr
tion back to the Planning Commission from the Council. Should there be an
ordinance change? A policy change? Should the Planning Commission pursue this
issue or should the Council?
Councilwoman Hillestad liked the idea of a Design Review Board and also pointed
out that the policy resolution statement made in 1972 should be carefully looked
at. Councilman Perkins stated that the 1972 Resolution was made for reasons
which may not be appropriate now. For example, one of the problems in 1972 was
basically the utilization of one -acre lots. However, as more people moved into
the Hills where grading was steeper, this became a much more implicated issue.
Mr. Perkins further mentioned that another problem is that subdivisions have
not been designed with tennis courts in mind - larger lots may be needed. The
December 31 report approached this problem (specifically in Item A.2) but did
not entirely solve it.
Mrs. Danielle Reneau, Byrd Lane, asked the Council if indeed you could build a
tennis court on a one -acre lot on a slope. Councilman Perkins responded that in
theory you could if it were initially planned for but if everyone did the imper-
vious
mpervious surface would be significant. The policy was to discourage encroachment
into the setback for tennis courts. Mrs. Reneau proposed that if you wanted a
tennis court, you would need a larger lot.
Mayor Pro Ten Proft emphasized that this issue had to approached with the
General Plan in mind. It was resolved that the Planning Canmission would draft
a recommended policy statement for the Council to consider.
Presentations from the Floor:
Mr. Paul Reneau, Byrd Lane, expressed his concern about the Palo Alto School
District land sale issue. He presented to the Council a letter dated January 9,
1980 requesting a moratorium on subdivisions for a given period of time to allow
the residents of the Town to see where they are, where they want to be and to
give then the opportunity to decide these issues for themselves. Mr. Reneau
also offered his services on any Cammittee which was involved with developing
architectural grourdrules and concerned with the natural environment and rational
growth. The City Manager suggested that Mr. Reneau attend a Palo Alto School
District Hoard Meeting since they were the ones who awned the property.
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a) St. Nicholas School Crossing
The City Manager reported that there was an agreement that for the balance of
this school year, the cost of the crossing guard would be split between St.
Nicholas School and the Town. At the end of this period of time new methods
of solving this problem would be discussed particularly including Foothill
College. Mr. Gordon Penfold bas agreed to continue to provide this service
at his regular rate for the remainder of the school year.
Mayor Pro Tan Proft and Councilman Perkins expressed concern over the Town's
liability and asked the City Attorney if a written agreement was necessary.
The City Attorney replied that it was not in fact legally necessary and
actually up to the Council to decide if they wanted a written agreement. The
City Manager reported that the Town was covered as far as liability was con-
cerned.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Ordinance #259 amending the Subdivision Chapter of the RAs Altos Hills
Municipal Code. (SE)MED READING)
M3TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Aillestad, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed unanimously by all members present to waive
further reading of Ordinance #259.
NUTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor
Pro Ten Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance
#259 amending the Subdivision Chapter of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
2. Ordinance #260 anenling Chapter 3 entitled "Site Development" of Title
9 of We Altos Hills Municipal Cade (SBOODD READING)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Counc l -
man Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to wiave further
reading of Ordinance #260.
kUrION SBM DED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Ten Pmft, seconded by Council-
man Nystran and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance
#260 amending Chapter 3 entitled "Site Development" of Title 9 of the IAs Altos
Hills Municipal Code.
3. Public Hearings:
a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HORTON, File TM #2066-77.
Doe to a possible conflict of interest, Mayor Pro Tan Proft removed himself from
consideration of this matter.
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LL E. SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
r+ 3. a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HDRTON, File TM #2066-77
(continued)
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MOTION SEODNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Council-
man Nystrom and passed by the following roll call vote to appoint Councilwoman
Hillestad Mayor Pro Tan to conduct the public hearing on the LANDS OF HDRTON:
AYES: Councilmenbers Perkins and Nystrom
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
The City Engineer brought to the Council's attention the following two items
which the Planning Cmudssion recamrended to the Council for approval: (1) a
revised Tentative Map dated December 6, 1979. The City Engineer pointed out
on this new map Parcel A which previously was to be dedicated to the Town
was now all a conservation easement on private land. (2) a revised Negative
Declaration dated December 7, 1979 which cited the following four mitigation
measures: a) all exposed cut and fill banks for roadways and driveways will be
landscaped to prevent wind and water erosion; b) the development of Lot 6 shall
include the planting of screening vegetation; c) the westerly side of Versailles
Court from the bulb to the northerly prolongation of Lot 6 shall be landscaped
with screening vegetation to mitigate visual impacts and d) conservation ease-
ments to protect vegetation; minimize disruption to ecosystem; and minimize
erosion shall be established in heavily vegetated areas, natural swales with a
slope greater than 308 and lard with a slope greater than 408.
The City Attorney referred to Resolution #1065 concerning the Environmental
Quality Act of 1970. When a project is not otherwise exempt, an initial study
must be done to enable the applicant or agency to modify a project, mitigating
adverse impacts. If it's determined by the review officers that there is no
significant effect on th environment, than the proposed negative declarations
are presented. In this case the City Attorney pointed out the difference
between a dedication and a conservation easement.
Mr. Sandis, Applicant's Engineer, mentioned that this issue had been tdnroughly
discussed by the Planning Ca Tnission. It was their opinion that a conservation
easement could be handled just as well as if the Town owned the Parcel, without
the liability problems to the Town.
Mr. David Proft, Moody Road, speaking as a private citizen, referred to the
problem of drainage. He stated that the proposed drainage as shown on the
Conditions of Approval would mitigate the flooding to his property and he felt
the issue had been satisfactorily addressed.
Councilmembers then discussed the change from a dedicated Parcel A managed by
the Town to a conservation easement privately held. They also considered the
possible addition of the Drainage Plan as a mitigation measure in the Negative
Declaration and the ecological impact of the drainage plan.
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L( E. SPECIAL 01MERS (Continued)
4W 3. a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LAMIDS OF H3RTON, File TM #2066-77
(continued)
MOTION SEQUMDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Council-
man Nystrom and carried by the following roll call vote to include the drainage
plan of the Conditions of Approval, Item 8, as the fifth mitigation measure in
the Negative Declaration and to add a sixth mitigation measure stating that "All
drainage and undergm and facilities installed in such a manner to prevent erosion
and the lard would be returned to its present state".
AYES: Mayor Pro Tan Hillestad, Councilmanbers Nystrom and Perkins
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
MTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Mayor
Pro Ten Hillestad and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the
Negative Declaration, LANDS OF HDRTON, with the six proposed mitigating measures.
AYES: Mayor Pro Ton Hillestad, Councilmenbers Nystrom and Perkins
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
The City Engineer pointed out four items in the Conditions of Approval of
particular interest for the Council's consideration: Item 1.A(d) A one hundred
foot (100') wide easement for equestrian use along Chaparral Way on Lots 4 and
5. This easement shall not be used until a trail to prevent erosion is engi-
neered and installed by the Town. Item 1.B The owner shall deviate to the Tuan
an emergency access easement over Versailles Court from Altamont Road to and
including the emergency access road from Chaparral Way to Versailles Court.
Item 1.E The owner shall dedicate conservation easements, as shown on the
Tentative Map dated December 14, 1979. Item 1.F A fifteen foot (15') wide
emergency access easement shall be provided along the northeasterly line of
Int 2 to the nearest point of the driveway of Lot 1 to the Lards of Riggen.
Mr. David Proft, Moody Load, speaking as a private citizen, referred to Item
1.A(d) and asked what the equestrian easement would connect to; there was a
problem of steep terrain. He also expressed strong concerns over whether
there was adequate building site roan and asked Council to consider that there
may be one lot too many and perhaps an offer of dedication for open space
should be considered.
Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathways Camiittee, noted that according to Item 1.A(d)
of the Conditions of Approval, if the pathway easement could not be properly
engineered by the Town, then there could not be a pathway easement.
Councilmanbers and staff then discussed the pathway easement, exactly where it
was, where it went, its safety and its usefulness.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
3. a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HORTON, File 'IDI #2066-77
(continued)
Mr. Pearlman, Attorney for the Horton, stated that Item 1.B was perfectly
acceptable to the applicant. Mr. Pearlman continued, expressing his opinion
that the Planning Commission had taken the Subarea Plan Element and restated
it into a workable proposition.
Mr. Sandis, Applicant's engineer, stressed the following points: if the roads
in questions were connected, there could be the resulting problem of more
traffic; the intent of the Subarea Plan was to provide for emergency access;
and the Planning Commission did not feel that there was a need for a dedication.
The City Attorney stated that while the Planning Commission acts as an advising
body, the Council must make their decisions in accordance with the General Plan.
If the Council did not require the dedication at this time, it could not do so
later. A purchase could be made at a later time. In the City Attorney's
opinion, the condition to require an offer of dedication which may be accepted
in the future, if the need arises, was in accordance with the Subarea Plan.
Mr. Pearlman, Attorney for the Horton, briefly made several statements for
the record. Hypothetically, if all Uii surrounding properties subdivided,
as the lav permits, Chaparral would still be safe and not be overburdened.
If the link between Altamont and Chaparrel were opened as a public road, it
would be seriously damaging to applicant's property. There was no public need
except for an emergency condition and economically there was no feasible way
to open the link. Mr. Pearlman agreed with the Planning Commission's wording
of Item I.B.
The City Attorney regi paragraph 12 of Resolution # 1237 and asked that it be
put in the record: "The circulation standards should complement the land Use
Element Standards by minimizing impervious surfacing, disruption to the terrain
and intrusion into the area. Circulation and engineering standards on Chaparral
Way shall remain essentially unchanged until property owners along chaparral
Way request improvement or the City Council determines it is in the best interest
of the public welfare and safety to improve Chaparral Way. The following prin-
ciples will apply during development: a) Except for emergency use, Chaparral Way
will net at any time be used as a vehicular connection between Moody Roil and
Altamont. b) The Tran will take necessary steps to retain the option of connectin<
upper Chaparral Way to Altamont which is only to be acted upon if future reed
arises."
MOTION SDroEIDED AND CARRIED: As it was past the hour of 11:30 p.m. (ADJOURZENT),
it was moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Mayor Pm Ten Hillestad and
passed by the following roll call vote to postpone adjournment until 12:00 a.m.
AYES:
Mayor Pro Ten Hillestad,
NOES:
None
PRESENT:
Councilman Proft
ABSENT:
Mayor McReynolds
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
3. a) Request for Tentative Map Approval, IANDS OF HORTON, File TM #2066-77
(continued)
Mr. David Proft, Moody Road, speaking as a private citizen, urged the Council
to be aware of the Town's needing to do some planning for future development;
the Town not having to buy future accesses. Chaparrel Road, said Mr. Proft,
is controversial regarding its safety and the Council has the responsibility
to address this issue and to leave its options open.
Councilmenbers then addressed several general issues regarding the subdivision;
namely, that the total subdivision is not as balanced as it could be; lot 1
could be highly developed but the peripheral lots could be restricted; the
possible future problem of variances particularly with lots 3, 4 and 5.
MOTION SDCONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Ten Hillestad, seconded by
Councilman Nystrom and passed by the following roll call vote to amend Condition
9.0 to read: The factors of size, shape, and slope shall not provide grounds
for a variance on the proposed Lots 3, 4, and 5.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Hillestad, Councilnmambers Perkins and Nystrom
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARR=: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Council-
man Nystrom and passed by the following roll call vote to substitute for
Condition 1.B the original remmierdation which states "The owner shall make
an irrevocable offer of dedication of the road right of way from Altamont Road
to and including the emergency access road to the Town" in accordance with the
Subarea Plan Element of the General Plan.
AYES: Councilniembers Nystrom and Perkins
NOES: Mayor Pro Ten Hillestad
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Mayor Pro Tan Hillestad, seconded by
Councilman Perkins and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the
Tentative Map request, LANDS OF HORTON, File TM #2066-77, subject to conditions
as recommended by the Planning Ccmnission and including all amendments made at
this Council meeting.
AYES: Mayor Pro Tan Hillestad, Councilmenbers Perkins and Nystrom
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Mayor McReynolds
4. Resolution #1260 approving Final Parcel Map, IANDS OF CONN, File FM
#3078-79.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Council-
woman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution
#1260 approving Final Parcel Map, IANDS OF CONN, File FM #3078-79.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 16, 1980
F. GENERAL ORDERS AND UNETNISHED BUSINESS:
4 1. Request f= Mr. Birder for tennis court variance, LANDS OF BINDER,
File VAR #7055-78.
-- At the request of the applicant's lawyer, continued to the February 6, 1980
Council Meeting. (See page 2 of the minutes.) --
None
H. ADJOLTIZ24WT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council
adjourned at 12:00 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
Deputy City Clerk