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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1958a CITY COT?ITCIL TOVN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS of 1r MINUTES OF � R GtiL,1R N733ETING November 17, 1958 The meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los !altos hills was call- ed to order by Mayor John 11. Fowle, Monday, November 17th, 1958 at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Jest Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle ABSENT: None MINUTES: November 3rd, 1958• Corrections: Old Business; It should be noted that, re- lative to the postponement of Items ;#1 and #f2 on the Agenda regarding Pink Morse Ranch Unit f2, that these items were postponed at the re- quest of Nr. Uendell W. Roscoe. Item .A: Paullus: Paragraph should be inserted between Fara. 73 -and t4 as follows: "Mr. Paullu: asked what would be required in the way of notification to have the road accented." Para. #5: 2nd line: `hould read, '' ''is it, possible etc.?" ACTION: Adopt minutes of November 3rd, 1958 as corrected. COMMUNICATIONS : 1. Lea u- e of California Cities - Announcement of meeting to be held Thursday, November 20M, 1958 at 7:30 P. M. in South San Francisco. Filed. 2. Thomas W. Ford - Letter, dated November 11, 1958, from Mr. Ford, 415 Monterey Place, Los Altos, requested the Council to reconsider the placement of the stop sign on W. Fremont at Edith 1�venue for southeast bound traffic. Deferred to New Business; 3. Arthur Wright - Letter, dated November 5t, 1958, requested an ex- tension of time for the Summer Gardens fin- l TMa.p subr^itt�11% Deferred to New Business. 0'"4.. Los Altos CountX Fire Fro tection District - Copy of letter, dated _o ember 14,, 1958, addressed to the Qity=ouncil of Palo 'alto, was in regard to the proposed annexation of the unincorporated area west of _'dobe Creek, specifically lying southwest of the Southern -2 - Pacific Railroad tracks and southeast of Arastradero Road. Mr. ' Fred Wickman, Secretary, pointed out the Commission's objectionstt:o the annexation of this area. Deferred to New Business,. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Roscoe, Wendell W. - Consideration of Release of Covenant for Lot Unit -1, Fink Horse Ranch Subdivision. The Mayor requested that the Council consider the Covenant apart from the road improvements. A.CTION : That the Council release the Covenant now existing for Lot #6 Unit1, Pink Horse Ranch. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Bledsoe; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Pink Horse Ranch Subdivision - Ofd' -tract Road Improvements. The Mayor commended Commissioner Hart H. Tantau and the Committee for the research made and for the fine report submitted regarding the problem of off -tract road improvements for Fink Horse Ranch Unit #1. He gave a brief review of the report, and asked Mr. Tantau to summarize his conclusions. Commissioner Tantau stated that he had reviewed all the minutes of the Planning Commission and Council relative to Fink horse Ranch, and that he also studied the bond posted for Unit #1. He stated that it was the conclusion of the Committee that there was a verbal understanding that the resubmission of two units and the abandon- ment of the driveway changed the picture, and the road improvements would be required for approval of Unit ##2. When the map was orig- inally submitted to the County in 1955, they required realignment of Moody Road. When it was resubmitted to the Town, realignment was not specifically mentioned. Mr. Roscoe was asked for his comments. The following is a summary of his comments: The original plan was approved by the County, as stated by Mr. Tantau. The Town was formed in January of 1956, and it was not until July of 1956 that any action was taken. (There was a difference of opinion as to when action was first taken. One of the Councilmen stated that the first action was taken in May of 1956•) The Map was submitted as one unit, but the Planning Commis- sion felt that it would be better to submit the subdivision in two units There were two (2) conditions listed on the original map of one unit. (1) Abandonment of a section of South E1 Monte. This was originally the main entrance to the property. (2) Re- alignment of Moody Road which the County wanted done on their terms, from Stonebrook to Elizabeth Avenue. On three occasions, members of the Planning Commission met on the site and discussed the realign. ment of Moody Road, but it was the unanimous opinion that they did not want the road re -aligned, due to the traffic problem --speed. They also wanted to keep the Town rural, and also at the time, no funds were available. Roscoe eont'd. The original map showed acc '%r par-ceiti, with drivew�.ys. t�,, stopped short of what i to the f'lanning Commission. Moody Road, and they Put a by specifying non access. -3-. ess from Noody Road to about eight (8) he cul-de-sac which fed the rear groper- s now Unit i,�l. This was not acceptable They wanted no driveways entering onto restrictive easement around Moody Road Mr. Roscoe pointed out the conditions of the County, stating that he went along with them in order to get the subdivision underway. He wanted to realign Adobe Creek to Moody Road, but the County did not want this done. He stated that he was going to put in a normal concrete culvert to take care of the water. The County then agreed that the channel should be moved and required him to put in exten- sive drainage facilities. It was finally decided, by the Planning Commission, that due to the facilities required to be put in, they would require no work to be done on Moody :load. Shortly thereafter., the City 1attorney drew up a bond, in which there was no consideration of any road improvements and nobody mentioned any road improvements. Work was started on that basis. The amount of the bond did not specify any off -tract improvements. The Mayor agreed that the bond was as.Mr. Roscoe had stated in that i did not require road improvements. Commissioner Tantau stated that the Committee did not see how the Town could take any action. He further stated that the in -tract improvements have not been accepted in Unit 71. ,He said the matter of path, etc. for tale Unit are matter for the City Engineer. Mr. Longmire was asked to cor ent on the in -tract improvements for Unit #1. He stated that he had been called, by Mr. Roscoe, to make an inspection, but found that street name signs and monuments had not been installod. He further stated that he had informed Mr. Roscoe that he would make an inspection after all improvements have been made. Relative to engineering plans, Mr. Longmire said there is no problem. The City Clerk was asked for comments relative to the inconsistencies He stated that he based his reasons for bringing this situation to the attention of the Council on the fact that the subdivision was approved subject to the conditions set forth by the County. He :mentioned Item #13 of these provisions which specified improvement of all roads fronting on the property. Commissioner Tantau commented that the Planning Commission did not, in any of its minutes, specifically mention Item #13 --that the subdivider shall do all road requirements spelled out by the County, and furt;.ier that there is no correspondence where there is any re- quireme_it for this road work, He stated that in his opinion there is no action required at this time. Relative to the reauirements of the County at the time the subdivi- sion was being processed, Pr. Roscoe stated that a ten (10) foot dedication, and the improvement of this ten (10) foot section of right-of-way was one of the conditions. -4 - The City Attorney commented. that the bond is very general, and is 4jr of no assistance in settling the problem. Mr. Roscoe stated there is a road. agreement with the contractor, and that the bond is the only agreement with the Town. �Zuestions were asked Mr. Longmire: Is the amount of the bond equal to the estimated cost of the total in -tract improvements? He an- swered that the amount is about par with the improvements required. Does the bond include the realignment and the box culvert? He an- swered that it did not include the box culvert and realignment as this work was done under the direction of the Santa Clira County Flood Con':;rol District. The City Clerk, being asked the status of Unit 12, stated that it has not reached the Council because of certain map requirements which have not been met, specifically the abandonment of S. El Monte. Mr. Roscoe stated that he had talked with residents in the area, and that some refuse to agree to the abandonment. ACTION: That the City Engineer be informed that there is no evidence to show that the subdivider, 'Jendell 11. Roscoe, was requested to improve Moody Road adjacent to Unit #l, rink Horse Ranch. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Willis, Richard (124-58) 3 lots. Engr. Brian. The Mayor requested the Council to consider this item, although it was not an item on the lgenda. Mr. Willis was present, with Mr. Riley, Engineer. Letter, dated November 1?, 1958 from Fremont Hills Development Co. and signed by Pyr. William D. Coldiron, was read which recommended that the Council grant the variance in consideration of the subdivi- sion application. Mr. Willis presented a letter signed by residents of the area.ex- pressing approval. Relative to action taken by the Planning Commission on November 15m, Commissioner Holm stated that it was the consensus of the Commission that it would be better to have a house on the corner than to'have a lar -e parcel uncared for. He pointed out the main difference in the situation now is that a house has been built on the lot at the far end instead of in the center as was anticipated by the Planning Commi ss- on. +4W Mr. Riley stated that he had recomputed the acreage 'as .follows: Lot #1, 1.003 acres, Lot ;;�2, 1.025, and Lot #3, which has a house at the present time, is 0.986 acres. Nr. Riley said these figures were computed with the dedication lines and the easement counted a part of the net acreage. %V -5-- Willis cont'd. Councilman Sherlock st!.ted that the Town should not encourage sub- division of anything but 1.0 acreages. ACTION: That the Council approve the tentative map of Richard Willis (124-58) re -subdivision of Lots #1 and #2, Block "A", Unit ,#'1, Fremont Hills as submitted. MOTION: Clayton; ROLL C%LL: AYES: NOES: 'ABSENT: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Divisions of Land: SECOND: Bledsoe; Bledsoe, Clayton, t'layor r ovule None None Sherlock, Treat, a) Miller, Robert S. (121-58) 3 lots. Engr. P. I. Baker. The City Clerk read the recommendation of the Planning Commissio; giving conditional approval. He stated that the map had been revised to meet the conditions. He reported that the Fire Dis- trict's approval was not given because of access, and that he had been informed that the letter from Health Department is being forwarded, stating certain requirement as conditions of approval. Mr. Baker reported that he discussed the matter of the Fire District's disapproval with Chief Bassett, explaining that the property is being subdivided solely for the purpose of selling a lot. He further stated that Chief Bassett had told him that he would contact the City Clerk and withdraw his objections. 11r. Baker requested that the tentative reap be approved subject to agency approvals. Councilman Clayton pointed out that approval by the Council prior to all agency approvals may place the applicant in an awkward position in case all agencies do not approve the map. Mr. Baker stated that Mr. Miller had already sold the property because he had been assured by one member of the Planning Com- mission that the map would be approved. Relative to road improvements, the owner will be required to improve Elizabeth 11venue to Town Standards. The question of which ordinance, No. 45 or No. 50 would apply to this subdivi- s_}_on, Mr. Baker was instructed to check with the City .'attorney. Mr, Baker stated that he or Mr. Miller had not been inforned of the adoption of the new ordinance, and suggested. that the Town should notify a subdivider of changes in ordinances when it affects a subdivision being processed. The Mayor stated that a study will be made by the Council. -G - Miller cont'd. 'fir ACTION: That the approv�.l of the tentative map of Robert a. Miller (121-58) 3 lots, be declined due to the lack of approval of agencies. MOTION: C1^yton; SECOND: Sherlock; ROLL C_�LL: "AYES: Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES; None ABSTAINED: Bledsoe ABSENT: None b) Gieseker, R. �. (15-56) Tract 2224, 4 lots. 'ngr. McMillan. The City Clerk gave a resume of previous recommendations and action, and stated that all fees have been paid. :`ie recommend- ed that the map be approved. ACTION: That the final map of R. A. Gieseker (15-56) Tract 2224, 4 lots be approved. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Bledsoe; 'TOTE: Passed unanimously e) Mockingbird Knolls (114-58) Tract 2206, 8 lots. Engr.. Flehn. The City Clerk gave a resume of past action and stated that the improvement plans have been checked by the Engineer, that all fees have been paid, and that the bond has been posted. He re- commended approval. ACTION: T hat the Council approve the final map of Mockingbird Knolls (114-58) Tract 2'2.061 8 lots. MOTION: Sherlock; SF;;OTTID: Treat; VOTE: Passed unanimously WARRANTS: Bills were presented by Councilman Treat in the amount of $1,635.15. ACTION: That the Council approve the payment of bills in the amount of $1,635.15, and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Cla`,Tton ROLL C'�LL: "YES: BledsoE, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTIONS: 4%r1. Resolution #81 - Rental or' Road Equipment by the Town. The resolution was roRd in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: That Resolution /,x-81 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL C�iLL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. Resolution i8 - Establishing Wage Scale for Various craftsmen and lab-orers required in the construction of improvements in the Town. The resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: That Resolution #82 be adopted as read. MOTION: Bledsoe; SrCO_ND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton,, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor. Towle, NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. Resolution #83 - Requesting the California Senate Interim Sub- conmitteeSTa-dying the Froblem of Outdoor Advertising. The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ;CTI ON That Resolution it83 be adopted as read. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Traffic Sign - gest Fremont and Edith avenues. Action relative to 11r. Thomas W. Tord's letter deferred from Communications. ACTION: That the Council repeal the action establishing the Stop Sign on ,Jest Fremont at Edith Avenue for southeast bound S Traffic Sign cont'd. '%r traffic. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Treat; ROLL CUL: :'AYES: Bledsoe, ClRyton, Sherlock, Treat, Mayor Fowle NOES: Y one ABSENT: None 2. Los Altos County Fire Protection District - Deferred from Communi- cations. The proposed annexation to the City of Palo Alto designated as Foothills Annexation #2 is in the northeast corner of Los Altos Hills The Mayor stated that he would go on record as supporting the Fire District's objection, in that the City of Palo Alto should not an- nex this property. He suggested that the City Attorney be instruct- ed to draft a letter to the City Council of Palo Alto, stating the Town's objections. ACTION: That the Council instruct the City Attorney to draft a letter, for the Mayor's signature, expressing concurrence with Chief Bassett's letter, and stating that it is the ain of the Coun- cil to improve the alignment of the Los 4ltos Hills boundar- ies, and the annexation of ttis property makes it virtually impossible. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOi`TD: Treat; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Arthur Wright - Extension of time for Subdivision r°ap. Deferred from Communications. ACTION: That the Council grant an extension of one year for the sub- mittal of the final map of Sumner Gardens (93-57) 8 lots. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Treat; VOTE: Passed unanimously 4. Road Budget and Planning Committee - Report on Road Improvements. The report submitted by the Committee was read by Councilman Clayton. The Mayor urged that the Committee be kept in existence and request- ed that a report be submitted at the end of the next six *months. ACTION: That the report of the Road Budget and Planning Committee be accepted with thanks for its good work and that the Committee remain in existence, and submit another report on or about March 15b, 1958• MOTION: Treat; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Passed unanimously . .. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Budget Committee - Relative to the six month report on the Budget, Councilman Treat was ssi>ed to submit a report on December 15t, 1958. 2,, Zo�ninn Ordinance - The Mayor reported that the revised copy of the owning Ordinance is in the hands of the Secretary to be mimeograph- ed. It will be submitted to the Planning Commission for Public Hearings. The City Attorney will advise the Planning Commission regarding proper procedure. 3. North County Mayors' Meeting - The Mayor announced that he would be in attendance at the meeting to be held 'Wednesday, November 19tb, 1958, and requested the Council to inform him of any item or prob- lem that it felt should be discussed at the meeting. Two items were mentioned: the freeway is to built. MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:25 P. M. The underpass at San Antonio and when NEXT REGULAR MEETITYG: Monday, December 1, 1958 at 7:45 r. M. at the Town Mall, 26379 'West Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. S j.LFEN City Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills jlm 11-25-58