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Los Altos Hills Open Space Committee
Los Altos Hills Council Chambers
Minutes of March 15, 2012
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Present: Roger Spreen, Nancy Couperus, George Clifford, Alice Sakamoto, Sharen
Schoendorf, Sue Welch, Council liaison Gary Waldeck
Regrets: Karen Lemes, Jean Struthers, Wendie Ward
Guests: Associate Member, Susan Mandle
Staff: None
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 8:40 am. The minutes of the February meeting were
approved.
2. Introductions/Presentations/Guests: None
3. New Business
Planning Projects:
13000 Middle Fork Lane
Roger submitted comments on this proposed development to the Planning Staff.
These included a recommendation to place an open space easement at the top of
the property – the very steep portion where a grove of oak trees is located. Nancy
pointed out that an open space easement is located on the neighboring property,
which would tie in to the proposed easement.
Silent Hills Lane
Sue became aware of fencing issues related to the development of the old Eshner
subdivision. She and Nancy agreed to discuss this with Debbie Pedro, as a
legal non-conforming fence, which has been in place for many years, borders the
open space easement. New development and fencing on the property below is
now cutting off wildlife access.
Earth Day – The OSC approved an expenditure of $600 for the Live Cats at
Earth Day. Nancy will relay this to the Finance Director.
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4. Current Business
Ad Hoc Committee on Fencing
Gary summarized the recommendations of the subcommittee. One idea being
discussed is setbacks for side and rear fences on very large properties. It was also
recommended that the OSC review new fence permits and make recommenda-
tions. The question of how to provide for wildlife permeability will be taken up at
a future meeting. The next subcommittee meeting is scheduled on April 11th.
Land & Creek Management
Gary summarized issues regarding the realignment of Barron Creek (Wadhwani).
The Town Council accepted the project proposed by the applicant with no
modifications. The applicant intends to submit an application for “an exception”
from the 25-foot set-back requirement on the west side of the creek at a future
date.
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Stanford/Arastradero Trail –
A Planning Commission meeting will take place soon to discuss this issue.
Mary Davey Memorial
Nancy discussed plans for the memorial plaque unveiling, which will take place
on Sunday, April 22nd at 10:30 am. Organizing for the event will be taken up at
the next OSC meeting on April 19th.
Open Space Easements and Conservation Easements
The OSC voted to approve the Open Space Easement document, which Nancy
and Sue will present to Debbie Pedro for Staff comment. The Wildlife
Management document is close to completion and will be reviewed at the next
OSC meeting.
SOD
Nothing new to report.
Planning Projects – Discussed above.
5. Open Discussion
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There was no time for open discussion.
The next OSC meeting will be held on April 19, 2012.
Submitted by Nancy Couperus