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UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: VARIANCE TO REDUCE FRONT SETBACK FROM 40' to 13' for a pool and from 40' to 25' for a tennis court. Applicant: Kenneth Elvin, Rhus Ridge Road. V-358-71. Staff reviewed and noted that the Planning Commission had recommended approv- al of the requested variances for the applicant, Mr. Kenneth Elvin. Council discussion concurred with the recommendation. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Grabowski and carried unanimously to approve the variance requests of K.P. Elvin (V358-71) that would allow a reduction in front setback from 40' to 25' for a tennis court and a reduction in front setback from 40' to 13' for a swimming pool, both in accordance with the six criteria of section 13:60 of Ordinance No. 78, as amended. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: PRESENTATION OF AN ADDITION TO THE TOWN'S TRAIL.WAYS. Pathway Committee Chairman M. Savimo presented a proposal for a sawdust horse ring to complement the Town's Trail System. The proposed ring would be approximately 80' x 200' and be located adjacent to the Little League Field at the Los Altos Hills Youth Recreation Center. Cmdr. J. W. Dochnahl, (Ret.) noted that the designated area would be left as is except lower tree limbs would be removed to allow horse and rider clearance. Comments were heard from Mmes. Judy Carico, June McIlwraith, Chase Gieseler, Diane Stmbels, Messrs. S. Whittelsey, A. M. Laws and Commissioner Perkins. Council discussion endorsed the concept but discussion noted provisions for adequate drainage should be considered as well as compatibility with the neighboring youth functions. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED, Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously to endorse the proposed horse ring and that the National Guard volunteer labor be utilized to trim the area desig- nated by the Staff as an initial step in preparation of the site. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: PRESENTATION OF GOLF TROPHY. Staff stated that the golf team, comprised of Councilman Grabowski, Planning Commissioner Weisbart, City Attorney Faisant, and City Manager Fritschle, won the golf tournament for the Town of Los Altos Hills at the First Annual Inter -City Golf Tournament. The trophy was exhibited and Council congratu- lations were extended. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5• OPEN SPACE BASEMENTS - Chapter 6.5 of the Government Code. Staff reviewed that this item continued from the last meeting at the request of Councilman Corbett was to allow further study and concerned the Planning Commission recommendation of publicizing Chapter 6.5 along with the William- son Act. In addition, they suggested an "instrument" for those who might be interested in placing land under an open space easement be made available. Council discussion concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Corbett moved, seconded by Helgessor. and carried unanimously that Staff prepare a draft instrument to facilitate placing land under an open space easement as provided by Chapter, 6.5 of the Government Code and that this as well as information on Chapter 6.5 be disseminated along with the Williamson Act data and contracts currently pro- vided to interested citizens.