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Environmental Design and Protection Committee
Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2016
(Author: Carol Gottlieb, reviewed/edited by Pat Ley)
In attendance: Nancy Couperus, Kjell Karlsson, Mary Ann Malcolm, Raja Patel, Ed
Smith, Carol Gottlieb co-chair, and John Harpootlian, Mayor and Council Liaison. Wai
Lee Wong and Neela Shukla were absent.
The meeting was called to order about 5:30 p.m. by co-chair Pat Ley
Calendar & Assignments:
Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Field Trips: April 15, 2016, April 29, and if needed May 6
Fast Tracks: Tuesday, April 19 – Carol; April 26 – Neela; May 3- Nancy; May 10 - Pat
Council Meeting: Thursday, May 19 and joint meeting with Planning Commission
Planning Commission: Thursday, May 5, 2016
Review of Field Trips
Friday, March 11, 2016
1. 10490 Loyola Drive – New Residence (Owner West Loyola LLC)
2. 10888 Magdalena – New Residence (Owner S & P Trustees)
3. 2500 Burke Lane – Addition Owner M & D Trustees
Friday, March 18, 2016
1. 25750 Moody Court, Major Addition (Americo & Dali Lemos)
2. 10800 Magdalena Road Lot 1 (Owner A & P Trustees)
3. 10800 Magdalena Road Lot 2 (Owner S & P Trustees)
Friday, April 1, 2016
1. 25850 St. Francis Rd. (New Residence (Owner Ghosh)
2. 27573 Samuel Lane (Swimming Pool ( Owner Fisher)
3. 10511 Magdalena Rd. New Residence (Owner N Rajagupalan)
Due to a lengthy meeting, we reviewed only the three homes at 10888 and 10800 (2)
Magdalena, a three-lot subdivision dating back to 1962. Discussion center upon the
access to the property as one lot was accessed the entire length of another lot. Also
discussed was the placement of an open space easement over the Oak Woodland area of
property, which was also very steep. Recommendation is a part of Town Records at City
Hall.
Review of the Plan Commission’s Special Meeting March 10: Land of
Polyaskov/Sabsovich 25541 Fremont. Two- lot Subdivision – Bassett Lane; Modification
of Substandard Lot Development; the amateur ratio and emergency communications
antennas; Barron Creed Restoration Project.
Review of March 21, 2016 Council Meeting: Lands of Polyaskov/Sabsovich, 25541
Fremont.
Nancy asks us to review 28628 Matadero Creek Ct. Hardscape in a Land Space
Easement. Their gate was lock on our first visit to the property.
Pat reported on her convasation regarding with Suzanne regarding updating the Town
Light Ordinance and Tree Ordinance. We are to gain support before bringing the issue
forward.
Maryann discussed the Heritage Orchard and Farm Equipment. We suggest that
Maryann bring a written recommendation for Committee’s approval at the next meeting
before presenting it to the Town Staff.
Discussed on how to manage Friday field trips. Decision was made to have signed up so
that we do not violate the Brown Act and so member do not show up and then have to
leave because we exceed the 4 person limit.
The meeting was adjourned at about 7:10 p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Carol Gottlieb
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