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Los Altos Hills Environmental Design and Protection Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Attendance:
Board Members: Peter Brown, Nancy Couperus, Carol Gottlieb (chair), Kjell Karlsson,
Mary Ann Malcolm, Rajiv Pate, Ed Smith, Wai Lee Wong
Council Liaison: Michelle Wu
In Absence: Pat Ley (on vacation), Neela Shula
1. Future Meeting Dates:
Town Council Meeting: 6 PM Thursday, March 16, 2017 (Cancelled)
City Planning Commission: April 6, 2017
ED&P Board Meeting Date: 5:30PM Tuesday, April 11, 2017
3. Next Field Trip Dates: Friday- 3/17, 3/31
4. Assignment for Site Development/Fast Track Meetings: Tuesday March 21 (Carol); 28 (Ed); April 4
(Nancy), 11 (Mary Ann)
5. Businesses:
A, Old Businesses:
Letter to Council re: Tree Ordinance – Recommends amendment of the Heritage Tree Ordinance
to include all heritage, significant and mature trees that 12 inches in diameter (36 inches in
circumference) with exceptions and to consolidate all tree regulations under one ordinance.
Passed by 7 to 0.
Subdivision Ordinance – Recommend that the Subdivision Ordinance use of 12 in diameter (36
inches as the Heritage Oaks ordinance.
Passed by 8 with 1 abstained (Kjell)
Committee Charter – Reviewed the Committee’s Charter and recommended additions as requested by
LAH Mayor.
Passed by 7 to 0
Update on 2/20 Drive around to inspect the “Outdoor Lighting” by Carol & 2 Planning
Commissioners. Planning Commission member, Susan Mandle, will review plans of the properties
viewed to see if the existing out lightning plan was the “Approved” plan. Planning Commission will
decide whether or not to pursue a new lightning ordinance.
B. New Business
DRAFT January 10, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes has been “APPROVED”
Metal roof – Subcommittee meeting will take place on 3/17 per member Rajiv’s e-mail.
6. Review of 9AM FRIDAY Field Trip: (this review is to provide additional detailed information to Board
Members not on the trips)
Feb. 24, 2017 12238 Colina Dr., Pool, Sport court, Hardscape (Owner: S, Merchant).
No additional comment
13801 La Paloma Rd., Landscape (Owner: Cai & Li) No additional comment
14511 De Bell Rd., Landscape (Owner: Wolak) No additional comment
7. Review of Fast Track/Site Development Hearings on Tuesday (10-11 AM):
Feb. 28 14511 DeBell Rd, Landscape (Owner: Wolak). Approved, neighbor wants)
(Nancy)more screening
27844 Black Mountain Rd., Addition (Owner: Sundararjan) No additional comment
Mar. 14 11475 Summit Wood Rd., Landscape (Owner: Farahyar). Approved with
(Pat)recommendation to maintain the view.
25285 & 25299 La Loma Drive, Lot Line Adjustment (Owners: Grinstead &
Nakauchi). No additional comment
8. Review of Planning Commission Meeting, March 2.
Lands of Seidel, 26642 Purissima Rd., Landscape screening plan for a previously approved 2nd Unit
Major contention by many neighbors
Introduction of Administrative Draft on the to Subdivision Ordinance
9. Review of City Council Special Meeting: 6 PM January 25, 2017
Appointment to
The Park & Recreation,
The Environmental Initiatives Committee
The Pathways Committee
Presentation for Sewer Collection System Update by Housen & Associates
10. Meeting adjournment at &; 7:15PM