HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-23RESOLUTION 96-23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING THE REQUEST TO REMOVE THE FRANCIS AVIDANO HOME FROM
APPENDIX 4A OF THE GENERAL PLAN, THE INVENTORY OF HISTORIC SITES
AND STRUCTURES
WHEREAS, The Town of Los Altos Hills received a request to remove the Francis Avidano
Home from the Town's Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures in Appendix 4a of the General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, 12871 Atherton Court has been determined to be the correct address for the Francis
Avidano Home, which has been listed in the Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures since the
Inventory's initial inclusion in the Town's General Plan in 1976 due to the fact that the home was
constructed in 1910 and maintains a unique hexagonal architectural style; and
WHEREAS, the property owner of 12871 Atherton Court has stated that the inclusion of his
property in the Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures has adversely affected his ability to sell
the property; and
WHEREAS, based on the record presented before it, the Project is exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) because there
is no possibility for this Project to result in a significant environmental impact; and
WHEREAS, the Project application was processed in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the History Committee and Planning Commission held a duly noticed joint Special
Meeting on the project on October 12, 2023, and considered all evidence, testimony, written
documentation, and public comments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission passed a motion recommending that the City Council
approve the request to remove the Francis Avidano Home from the Inventory; and
WHEREAS, the History Committee further considered the request at their regular meeting on
October 17, 2023, and three members recommended that the City Council deny the request to
remove the Francis Avidano House from the Inventory, one member voted against the
recommendation, and two abstained; and
WHEREAS, the property owner/applicant agreed to provide to the Town the records the -property
owner has obtained and possesses regarding the historical features of the current house; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized a refund of the general plan amendment fee paid by the
property owner; and
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WHEREAS, on October 19, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the appeal and considered all evidence, testimony, written documentation, and public comments;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills
hereby APPROVES the request to remove the Francis Avidano Home aka 12871 Atherton Court
from General Plan Appendix 4a — Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on this 19t1i day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Swan, Mok, Schmidt, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Deborah Padovan, City Clerk
By: MY4
Stanley ok, Vice Mayor
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