HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee
Minutes of monthly meeting: August 10th 2010 at 5.30 pm at Town Hall, 26379
Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, Ca. 94022
Attending: April Anair, Lys Goodman, Sandy Humphries, Pat Ley, Neela Shukla,
Ginger Summit
Minutes: Approved
Next Meeting: September 14th 2010 at 5:30 pm at the Town Hall.
Field Trip Date: Friday 27th August at 9:30 am.
Site Development and Fast Track assignments
Aug 17 Neela
Aug 24 Lys
Aug 31 Pat
Sept 7 Neela
Review of Planning Commission Meeting
There were three items on the agenda and all passed. The 38,000 square feet house on
Natoma was passed subject to further roof modifications.
The Johnson house passed with footprint and exterior light adjustments
The Nicholson 3-lot subdivision passed, with an additional Hale Creek pathway to be
further discussed.
This meeting ended at 11.45 pm. An attendee from Portola Valley complimented the
Commission for being “such a harmonious group”.
Review of Site Development/ Fast Track meetings
No significant issues.
Future Commitments
Mr. Peter Nieh has complained to us about reflective solar panels in his neighborhood.
Lys will refer him to the Planning Department.
Sandy brought up the question of pesticide spraying of vineyards. Many other towns
have a “good neighbor” policy of owners telling neighbors when they intend to spray.
Could something similar be started in Los Altos Hills? Pat will speak with Debbie.
Sandy is concerned about the toxicity of treated wood when it is used in an orchard or
vegetable situation. She will obtain information on the subject.
Sandy is of the opinion that water is still being diverted from Hale Creek tributaries into
the Vidovich Quarry during the rainy seasons. She has reason to believe that Santa Clara
Water would be willing to investigate if they were notified as it was happening. She will
try to get names and numbers to contact.
Meeting adjourned at 6.45 pm.