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Ron Cioffi, resident, distributed a handout to the Council which addressed issues at the corner of Blair Ranch Road. Pointing out that growth at the Stanford Dish over the past 10 years had grown from 250,000 participants to 500,000 participants, he urged the Council to take into consideration the significant growth to the surrounding communities. Nick Dunckel, resident, read an excerpt from the General Plan which indicated, "The Pathway System of Town is intended primarily for the use of Town residents but it should be connected to the path and trail systems of neighboring jurisdictions." He believed the project would be an improvement and encouraged the Council to study the project further. Sue Welch, Open Space Committee and Pathways Committee member, recalled that in 2004, the Town paid Live Oak Associates to do a formal study of wildlife corridors, and the subject area was included. Her concern was also that the project did not go to the Pathways Committee. She questioned the risks involved in terms of recreational pressure. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Councilmembers discussed comments that were heard and agreed with the staff recommendation to continue this item. Suggestion was made to direct staff to consider a parking plan. Council will send the matter to the proposed traffic safety ad hoc committee, the Pathways Committee and the Open Space Committee. Jim Inglis, Stanford University, explained that Santa Clara County was holding the "key" to get the S-1 trail open which was expected to occur as soon as one month. Larry Horton, Stanford Government Community Relations Director, further explained that easements had to be granted to the County of Santa Clara prior to opening the trail. Council will make every effort to communicate with residents regarding the process. A suggestion was made to develop a project website. COUNCIL RECESS 9:30 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED TO OPEN SESSION: 9:35 P.M. 14. LANDS OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (Applicant- T -Mobile Wireless), Public road right- of-way in front of 12400 Stonebrook Drive; File #248 -10 -CUP -ND -SD; A request for a Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to construct a new wireless communications facility on an existing PG&E telephone pole. CEQA Review: Mitigated Negative Declaration (Staff. D. Pedro) Assistant Planner Nicole Horvitz introduced the item. She advised that the Planning Commission, at its March 3, 2011, meeting, voted 4-1 to recommend adoption of the Negative Declaration and to approve the requested Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit. She proceeded with PowerPoint presentation that included a site plan with the location of the pole. The proposal was to increase the height of the telephone pole from 32 feet to 43 feet; the antennae and equipment cabinet would be painted brown to match the existing telephone pole. Pedro explained that the applicant Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2011