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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/16/1965CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS .MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING August 16, 1965 The .Regular Meeting .ofthe City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was :called to order by Mayor Albert T. Henley Monday, August.16, 1965 at 7:4% P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Clayton; Fowle, Mayor Henley ABSENT: - None PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Charles R. Garbett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 2, 1965. ACTION: - Adopt Minutes of Aug. 2, 1965 as submitted. MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously COMMUNICATIONS: 1, Macdonald::Mrs.F. P_ - Letter of Aug.. 16, 1965 was relative to injury`sustaine on public street in the Town of Los Altos Hills. The letter was referred to the Staff.. ANNOUNCEMETTTS:. - 1.. Tree Planting �Comm:ttee - Mayor.Henley announced that the Committee H—aff-.een forme.,, an_expressed appreciation and .gratitude for ac- ceptance to the following members: Mesdmes. W. M.Eastman, E. L. Gimton.and Messers. Bradley M. Breyman, Preston C. Burchard, and Frank J, Taylor.. He announced plans for the committeeto meet in the near future.. and stated that a report may be expected by the end of October so that the tree planting program may be started . before the rainy. season. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Pa o Mill Co-ordinatn Committee --Report on Separate Path oug agtie is oa ' n fere ange'Q Tunipero Serra Freeway). Mrs., Mary Moffatt and Mr.. Henry Parker reported on the Committee's plans for connecting pathways from the San Francisco Bay Lands to Skyline Blvd..; preservation of scenic quality of Page Mill Road and for pathways through the proposed Junipero Serra Freeway Inter- �'� change at Page Mill-Arastradero Roads. :4 .:,page Mill -co-ordinating Com. Cont`d. ,n': Mayor Henley expressed thanks to the Committee, Mrs. Moffatt and Ls.. Parker, stating that theCouncil is in favorof the pro- posal for paths and beautification of Page Mill Road. '-OLD .BUSINESS: 1. Subdivision Standard Specifications - Road Standards. Councilman Fowls urged the amendment of the Standard Specifi- cations with regard to road widths so as to conformwith -the re- commendation of the Planning Commission with regard to local and cul de sac roads. He proposed that the City Attorney be instruct - ad to draft a resolution for adoption later at this meeting, along the lines of the Planning Commission and Los Altos Hills City Council recommendations to amend the Standard Specifications for Subdivisions as follows: Local road widths 201 rather than 22' .and Cul de sac road widths 181, serving more than five parcels and 16' serving up to five parcels. Resolution No. 313, of the Town of Los Altos Hills, Amending Standard Specifications of Said Town for Subdivisions, was pre- sented and read -in its entirety by the City Attorney. - ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 313 as read. MOTION: Fowle, with the recommendation that the City Engineer include, in the revised Standards, a road design for gravel 'shoulders on level roads. SECOND: Bowler ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowler, Mayor Henley NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Engineer was instructed to amend the Standard Specifi- cations in accordance with Res. No -313 and to submit a proposed standard for gravel shoulders'on level roads. 2. Inggu��iryy - David Janssen - Re: Criticism of Councilmen and Council _ ct? ions. Mayor -Henley made reference to letter of August 10, 1965 from Mr. Janssen in which Mr. Janssen requested the council's discussion and answers to. seven (%).questions concerning the protection of ofspeech on matters of the Council and actions of Couneil amen. Mayor Henley stated that the matter, in tote, is. irrelevant to the function of the Council and the Town and further, that the ques- tions asked by Mr. Jammn relate to his legal rightsWYichare determined by a court of law. There being no comment from the Council, the Mayor informed Mr. JanBson there would no further discussion on -the matter -2- Weed "Control, -_ Councilman Aiken asked the City Engineer to look into the possi- bility of using plastic under rock in the installation of paths, and to report at the next Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS: ".l. Roscoe Wendell w. - Appeal of Planning Commission Recommendation Rot- P�irik-Hers—e_ranch Unit No. 2. Deputy Clerk Smith referred to the letter of August 10, 1965 from Mr. Roscoe in which he requested approval of his subdivision. Planning Commission's recommendation of July 12, 1965, rejecting the map without prejudice, was read. Discussion followed regarding the three major problems, namely: a. Existing water line: easement through Lot #127— b. Substandard lots - #22 and #23. c. Lack of deeded and improved free access from a public road (Topa Way). Mr.. Faisant, City Attorney, stated that the two substandard lots could -'be treatedas Conditional Exceptions; that relative to the access, Tepa was never accepted by the Town (Pink. Horse Ranch No. 1). Mr.,Roscoe explained that he had started the Pink Horse Ranch -#1 under the requirements of Santa Clara County prior to the incor- poration of the Town, during which time the Town incorporated. He stated that improvements were completed and impacted by the City Engineer, but were not accepted by the Town. Mr. McCandless, City Engineer, commented on the background of action on Pink Horse Ranch Unit 1, stating that during the early stages.of the Town when the first specifications for improvements were being set up there frequent changes during the time Mr. Roscoe's subdivision was.being improved. He stated that M". Roscoe met the requirement, then in effect; that due to subsequent changes, the.improvements were never accepted. Mr. McCandless recommended that leniency be shown and recommend— ed acceptance of improvements, subject to completion of work, - The City Engineer was requested to inspect the improvements in PinIc Horse Ranch. Unit No. 1 to determine status of improvement and what is required prior to acceptance, The Mayor directed that the Tentative Lisp of Pink Horse Ranch No. ,2 be returned to the Planning Commission for the completion of the Check List and requested that the Planning Commission's objections be set forthclearly in order for the Map to be con- sidered by the Council. He announced that the appeal of Mr.-Ros- coewill be continued to the next meeting ofthe Council or until such time as" he ready to have the appeal considered. -3- Taylor, Frank --J - Request for One -Year Extension to file Fina -1---- - ,j-� Letter from Mr; Taylor, dated August 5; 1965, requested a one-year / extension of time to file a. final map. ACTION: ' That Mr. Frank J. Taylor be granted a one-year extension to file a final map of Tract No. 3879 (to Sept. 8, 1966). MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3: Ellertson,-Carl H., Sr. -Complaint: Zoning Violation. Mayor Henley announced that a complaint had been submitted by Mr. Ellertson against Mr. and Mrs. David Barnhill, 13040 Alta Lane North,Los Altos Hills, regarding a violation of .the Town's zoning regulation .for single-family dwellings. Upon the suggestion of the Mayor, the following Motion was proposed: ACTION: That the matter be referred torthe City Attorney for study ---.._in order-that--a-recommendation may be submitted to the City Council. •MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously The Mayor directed the Staff to forward a copy of Mr. Barnhill's response to the Complainant's Counsel, .Mr. Nathan F. Newcomer. :DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps: - 'l. Corbetta Unit No.2 (298-65)6 lots. .Engineer W. Clifford. Reference was made to -the Health Department's letter of July 19, 1965 in which the recommendation was made for sanitary sewers to - serve the Corbetta.. Subdivision and the adjoining Silent Hills Subdivision. Mr. Emanuel Pearl, Public Health. Engineer Santa Clara County, and Mr. Peter J. Nardini, Sanitarian for Santa Clara County, were present _todiscuss the Health Department.'s recommendation. Mr. Pearl reported there has been a change inthe policy of the Health. Department -which has-comeabout by the policyset by the State of California Regional Water Pollution. Control Board,. San Francisco Bay Region. The.Board's_Resolution No. 600, adopted September 17, 1964, establishesthe policy. Insummary, :Mr. Pearl commented that the septic tank permits issued are at sufferance of the Health Department; that the septic tanks system is secondary system, :and that, .intime,.alltanks will fail --it is dependent upon soil conditions and density of the area, -4- Corbetta Cont'd. During discussion, questions arose as to the jurisdiction having nfinal approval --whether a subdivision is to be sewered or served by septic tanks.Mr. Pearl stated that the Regional WaterPol - lution_Control'Board has final jurisdiction. Mr. McCandless was requested to make asurvey of .the area as to the feasibility of sewers relative to cost estimates, pipe sizes and to:secure and review the Los. Altos Sewer Study. ACTION: That the Corbetta Subdivision Unit No. 2 and the Silent Hills Subdivision be required to have sanitary sewers. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton; During discussion of the motion, a.refunding agreement was explain- ed by Councilman Clayton, and the suggestion was made that the subdividers might enter into such an .agreement in order to be re- dunded aportionof their outlay for sewers. OnbehalfofMr. Wayne Miller,.developer of Silent Hills Subdivi- sion, Mr` K. F. He, Engineer,requested that Silent Hills Subdi- vision be withdrawn from the motion and be considered separately. The Motion and Second were withdrawn. ACTION: .That it is the policy of the Los Altos` Hills Council that the entire .drainage basin ander discussion be required to have sewers in all future development. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton;.. AMENDMENT: Whereas the Health .Department has changed its policy to that of requiring connections to sewer outfalls wherever feasible, that it is now the Town's policy. to require the same. AMENDED*BY: Aiken; MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton; Mr..Corbetta asked forclarification of the basin being discussed. Councilman Fowle explained that it contained all land draining to- ward the Los Altos trunk line by means of gravity. Comments, during discussion, were heard from Messers R. Towle, M. R. John and G. F-rarri. The Question was called. - _nL ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- Corbetta Cont'd. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Corbetta Unit No. 2 (298-65) 6 lots be approved, subject to the recommendation of the PlanningCommission, conditions of the Check List and -ap- proval of cognizant agencies. POTION: Clayton;. SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Silent Hills (299-65)..19 .lots. Engineer - Target Engineering Co. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Silent Hills (299-65) 19 lots be approved, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, conditions of the Check List and approval of all agencies. .MOTION: Clayton;. SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously After a five minute recess., the meeting reconvened at 10:50 P.M. 3. Albertsworth Estates Unit No. 5 (306-65) 3 lots. Engr. C. Coburn. Reference was made to the Planning Commission's recommendations of duly 26, 1965 and of December 16, 1961 (Tract No. 3077). :Dr. Albertsworth mentioned that in a conversation with Mr. Salfen, it hadbeen indicated thatfeesmight be waived in view of the recom- mendation of December. 16, 1961. ACTION: That further fees be waived. MOTION: Fowls; .SECOND:. Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle, Mayor Henley NOES: None ABSENT: None ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Albertsworth Estates Unit No.. 5 (306-65), a resubdivision of 3 lots be approved, subject to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and conditions of the Check List. .MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken; Councilman Bowler questioned the approval of the panhandle extend- ing northwesterly of Lot 13., the fact that it is unusable and is likely to be unkept. Mr. Coburn explained that the area will have a drainfied and :will be planted. The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously -6- 4.- Ashby -Crafts (307,-65).2 lots. Engrs. Rutherford & Chekener The Planning Commission's recommendation of July 26, 1965, for approval, was read. ,1 Questions relative to access (subdivision served by Tape Way) were answered by Mr. Rutherford. He explained that no additional sites are being created, but that only the lot lines are being relocated, .and the property, as it has existed, has access from Tape Way. ACTION: That the Ashby -Crafts Tentative Map (307-65) 2 lots be ap- proved, subject to the recommendation of, the Planning Com- mission,and to the acceptanceofTepa Way as a public road, MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken; Mr. Rutherford stated that, relative to the Health Department's requirement for sewers, the -developers would like to participate in a refunding agreement. The Question vias called. VOTE: Passed unanimously ORDINP,NCES: None. '.:.RESOLUTIONS: None. - WARRANTS: Bills, in the amount of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX DOLLARS and Ninety -'Two Cents, were presented for payment by Councilman Fowle. .ACTION: '. That the bills, as presented, be approved and the Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: -Fovale; SECOND: Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle; Mayor Henley NOES: None ABSENT:None OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Public Address System. Councilman Fowls reported that bids which he has secured for a public address system, for the Council, have been referred to Councilman Aiken for review before submittal to the Council. 2. Los Altos Hi11s1965-66 Annual Budget.. Councilman Bowler asked that the review o t ee Annual t be an item of the Agenda for the next Council meeting. The Deputy Clerk was directed to.have the Town's Auditor to .postpone the 1964-65 audit until after discussion of the budget, and he was requested.to invite the auditor to be present at the neeting. -7- 3a�'<Re: Sewers: Mayor Henley requested that the following be available for the - next Council Meeting. Los Altos Sewer Study. Cost Estimates - Comments from the City Engineer Report from. Staff a 4. Form of Council Agenda. Mayor He commented on the manner in which Communications are handled with regard to the printed Agenda. He requested that, in ;the future, Communications be placed at theendof the Agenda and be handled as follows: a. Each letter willbeidentified by the Clerk as to sender and the subject briefly stated in fair summary. b. Any Councilman who desires to have any letter read may __make that request of the Chair. C. The Chair will rule on the request on the basis of re- levance to Council business. d. The Chair may be overruled by majority vote of the Council. ACTION: That the procedure, as outlined, be the standard operating procedure. .'. MOTION: ,,__Henley;_... SECOND: Fowle; PASSED unanimously MEETING ADJOURNED:11:20 P. M. to: - - NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED FETING: Tuesday, September 7,, 1965 at '7:45 P. 1.4, at the Town Hall. 'NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, September 8, 1965 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, CLAYTON J. SMITH Deputy City Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills - 8-16-65. jlm - -8-