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( SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: KPGM cont'd.: The Citizens Committee recommended approval of KPGM's 30' antenna, on the basis of need and conformance to recommended policy, subject to the following conditions: 1. KPGM shall submit detailed drawings reflecting the antenna as will be finally installed and reflecting the aesthetic features of the model erected for this Committee. Appendix B is a sketch of the antenna and shall be used as a guide for the final drawings. 2. The pine trees surrounding the water tank on the Los Altos Hills side of the structure be placed so as to make the antenna invisible in that sector in the future. 3. Any transmitter housing or building be completely hidden by landscaping at the time of construction. 4. Any resultant use permits be reviewed on a yearly basis for conformity to these requirements. S. The antenna be so painted or preserved as to match the surrounding environment in color. 6. That all structures involved with the antenna be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the nearest adjoining property. 7. That the height of this antenna not require lighting of the antenna system for aircraft warnings. Council expressed their appreciation to Chairman McReynolds and the Committee for a thorough, detailed and concise report, as well as their appreciation to Mr. L. Gahagen, Co-General Manager of KPGM, for his most cooperative approach to the Town. Council discussion ensued concerning the subject report, with Floor partici- pation by Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court, Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, and Mr. L. Gahagen. The following points were clarified during Council discussion: 1. Acceptance of the report would not affect the present Zoning Ordinance. 2. Requests for commercial antennas within the Town would not be affected by this report since Town zoning precludes commercial operations. 3. Council requested Staff to determine possible application of guidelines recommended by the Committee to private antennas. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Fowle and carried unanimously, that the City Council recommend approval of the Citizens Committee Report on KPGM and that said report be transmitted to the Santa Clara County Planning Commission. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY BOND NEASUMiS A, B, AND C re: Mass transit, parks and health facilities. Staff report was presented noting Bond Measures A, B, and C to be considered on the September 16, 1969 ballot included the following: -3-