HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 11Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee
Minutes of monthly meeting: April 11, 2006, 5:30 PM at Town Hall
Attending: Liz Goodman, Sandy Humphries, Pat Ley, and Robin Robison
Minutes: Minutes of last meeting approved.
Next Meeting Date: May 9, 2006, 5:30 PM at Town Hall
Field Trip Dates: Monday April 17 @ 9:30 AM, meet at Town Hall
Site Development and Fast Track assignments:
April 18: Robin Robison
April 25: Liz Goodman
May 2: Pat Ley
May 9: Neela Shukla
Planning Commission assignments:
May 4: Sandy Humphries (Public Hearing)
Review of Planning Commission Meeting: The EDC landscape guide was referenced
(listing the Eucalyptus globulus as an invasive species) in the discussion on how to deal
with these trees. Staff is to prepare an amendment of the town development ordinance
requiring the removal of theses trees as a condition of site development permits. This
information will be presented May 4 at a public hearing at the PC Committee. Pre-
zoning of San Antonio Hills was approved by the Commissioners and passed on for
Council approval. Lands of Corrigan at 13920 Fremont Pines to remove invasive scotch
broom. A sub-committee including 2 Commissioners will be established to create an
ordinance to allow an increase in MDA on a 1/1 ratio up to 500 sq. ft. to promote use of
photovoltaic energy generators. Planning commission would still review additional
MDA.
Review of Fast Track and Site Development Meetings: Lands of Blair on Fremont:
One gatepost sits within the 25 foot creek setback conservation area.
Future Commitments: The EDC: Pat, Sandy, and Liz will staff a table with reference
materials and native plants at the Earth Day Celebration at Westwind Barn.
Old Business: Our 2006 budget will be set at $1000.00.
New Business: We will begin to investigate the impact of vineyards on the local
environment and establish guidelines to prevent erosion and pollution from pesticides and
fertilizers. The Santa Clara Valley Water District has proposed a municipal system in
which they would be in charge of our waterways and resources. The fear that they may
manage them with concrete instead of native methods is of concern.
Meeting adjourned: 7 PM