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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1999 Minutes of a Regular Meeting March 4, 1999 Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 4, 1999, 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Johnson called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers Casey, Dauber and Finn Absent: Councilmember Siegel Staff: City Manager/City Engineer Jeff Peterson, City Attorney Sandy Sloan, Planning Director Curtis Williams and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: None MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to add the following to the Consent Calendar on the agenda as an urgency item: Proclamation: Commending Ann Clausen for her contributions to the Community Health Awareness Council. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to add the following to the agenda as Item 6.3 as an urgency item: Stipulation withdrawing Writ of Mandate Challenge - Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. CV761669. 2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Appointment to Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee Nancy Ewald, 26131 Altadena, commented on her interest in the Town's pathways and believed they were an important part of the community. Concerning the issues of off-road paths and recreational opportunities for Town residents, Ms. Ewald noted that she would need to learn more about these issues before commenting on an opinion. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to appoint Nancy Ewald to the Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee for a two year term. 2.2 Presentation by Sheriff Laurie Smith Sheriff Smith introduced herself to the Council. She noted that she had worked for twenty five years for the Sheriff s Department and she pledged continued support to the Town. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 1 i 3. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Items Removed: 4.1 -minutes of regular meeting (Dauber), 4.3 (Casey), 4.5 (Dauber), 4.6 (Dauber) and 4.8 (Dauber) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Dauber and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 4.1 Approved Minutes: February 18, 1999 (Adjourned Regular Meeting) 4.2 Approved Warrants: $251,764.03 (2/12/99 -- 2/26/99) 4.4 Approved amendment number four to City Manager/City Engineer Employment Agreement--Reso# 8-99 4.7 Accepted Dezahara as a public street and certain easements as public easements and vacating certain pathway easements --Reso #9-99 4.9 Issued Proclamation: Commending Ann Clausen for her contributions to the Community Health Awareness Council Items Removed: 4.1 Approval of Minutes: February 18, 1999 (Regular Meeting) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the minutes of the February 18, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting with the following corrections: page 3, Item 5.1, add the following after the first motion: "Dauber stated that she felt the removal of these trees should be handled the same as any other trees in the public right of way. The Town ordinances state this is the adjacent homeowner's responsibility."; page 4, Item 5.2, add the following after the first motion: "Casey and Finn voted no because they did not feel all of the residents'priorities had been included in this approved list of goals and objectives."; and on page 5, correct the first roll call vote to reflect that Councilmembers Casey, Finn and Siegel voted yes and Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Dauber voted no. 4.3 Approval of 1998-99 midyear financial summary and recommendation for budget amendment--Reso # Casey asked that the issue of anticipated surplus funds be agendized for Council discussion. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To adopt Resolution#10-99 adopting the Mid-year budget changes for Fiscal Year 1998-99 and to agendize the issue of anticipated surplus funds for Council discussion at the next Council Meeting. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 2 4.5 Approval of proposal for surveying services for the replacement of the Tracy Court Bridge, CIP98-99 -- Reso # Dauber noted that the staff report referred to the bridge being replaced with a pre-cast concrete box culvert and she wondered if this meant a replacement bridge was not an option. The City Manager stated that options were being discussed and a bridge had not been precluded. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution#11-99 authorizing Wilsey and Ham to provide surveying services for the Tracy Court Bridge Replacement Project CIP FY 98-99. 4.6 Adoption of Resolution establishing standing committees and adopting general and special rules pertaining thereto -- Reso # Dauber commented that this was an excellent document and suggested that it be sent to all committee members. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution#12-99 establishing standing committees and adopting general and special rules pertaining thereto. 4.8 Acceptance of La Paloma Storm Drain Improvement Project as complete-- Reso# Dauber questioned whether all of the improvements related to this project had been completed such as the removal of the dirt from around the trees. The City Manager responded that they had not and suggested continuing this item. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to continue Item 4.8. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Resident Input on Sun Country Cable Harry Emerzian, 11670 Dawson Drive, commented that the reliability and reception were not good. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented that Sun did a good job in their area of Town but she did note that did not carry Home and Garden TV. Ray Egan, 12686 Roble Veneno Lane, commented that he would like to hear what Sun has to say about internet access. Jim Schram, 25685 Fernhill, noted that he was dependent on cable for his business and when it was down it negatively affected his business. Mr. Schram noted that the reliability was not good, the signal strength wandered and Bay TV was not available. He also commented that the information received from the cable company was often not correct and he was also interested in internet connectivity. i March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 3 Richard Lamparter, 12864 Viscaino Road, stated that high speed upload and download should be available. Mr. Ware, 13961 Fremont Pines Lane, asked for information on new channels and also how to get input to Sun with recommendations for new channels. Diane Barrager, 13220 Robleda Road, asked how Suns pricing compared with other cable companies. Dauber referred to the franchise agreement and asked the Sun to comment on connecting with neighboring cable systems,the connection with the Foothill College headend and the availablity of Stanford University stations. The Mayor noted that representatives from Sun were present and he was sure they had noted the comments and questions made. At the March 18'hCouncil Meeting more input would be received from the public and representatives from Sun at that meeting would be addressing the Council and public with an update on cable tv issues and the franchise agreement. Copies of all correspondence received on cable tv issues would be sent to Sun for their information. 6.2 Mandatory Social Security Proposed for Public Employees MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to request the Mayor to send a letter to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and President Clinton opposing mandated social security coverage for public employees. 6.3 Stipulation Withdrawing Writ of Mandate Challenge - Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. CV761669 The City Attorney presented a brief overview of the stipulation and proposed order of dismissal concerning the above referenced case which involved the San Francisco Baykeeper(a California nonprofit organization),the California State Water Resources Control Board and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The stipulation included in part language for an appropriate provision to be included in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System municipal storm water permits. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously by all members present to direct the Mayor to sign the stipulation and proposed order for dismissal regarding Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. CV761669 on behalf of the Town. 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES 8. STAFF REPORTS 8.1 City Manager 8.1.1 Webpage The City Manager reported that the cutover to the Town for its webpage had taken place. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to record the number of hits each Monday for the next several weeks to learn how many were using the webpage. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 4 8.2 City Attorney 8.1.2 Fair Political Practices Commission The City Attorney reported that she had attended the hearing in Sacramento earlier in the day concerning regulations on conflict of interest and small jurisdictions. The Fair Political Practices Commission had agreed to change the regulations concerning small jurisdicitions and these new regulations should be in place in about thirty days. The City Attorney stated that she would prepare a report on the details of this hearing for Council's information. 8.3 City Clerk 8.3.1 Report on Council Correspondence 9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS 9.1 Weed Abatement(Councilmember Casey) Casey referred to a complaint letter from Charles Arney concerning a letter he had received on weed abatement from the Santa Clara County Fire Department. She asked what assistance the Town could provide to Mr. Arney. It was agreed that since the weed abatement program was handled by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and the Los Altos Hills County Fire Protection District, it would be appropriate to forward Mr. Arney's letter to the District for a response. 9.2 Recreation Issues (Councilmember Casey) • Casey referred to a letter received from Maura McNulty concerning recreation facilities in Town. It was agreed this letter should be sent to Diane Barrager, co-chair of the Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee. 10. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Request for a site development permit for a 5,311 square foot new residence (maximum height 27 feet), including an attached three-car garage, Lands of Srinivasan, 27835 Lupine Road (continued from the 2/18/99 Council Meeting) Casey stated that she appealed this application because of the restriction imposed by the Planning Commission that the house be reduced in height 2-3 feet. She noted that staff s recommendation was for approval as requested by the applicant. Casey did not believe the applicants had been treated fairly or equally. Mr. Srinivasan, applicant, stated that he had three issues to discuss concerning his project: the height, the conservation easement and the sewer connection. Concerning the height he noted that originally they had wanted a two story home but had changed that plan in the hopes of being good neighbors and of general concerns about two-story homes. He noted that his other development numbers were lower than those allowed by the Town. Concerning the conservation easement he asked for a clarification of what exactly could or could not be put March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 5 )5 in a conservation easement and what if any impacts this would have on his property. There was already a 20' wide drainage easement along the creek and he believed this might be sufficient. On the sewer issue he was required to connect to sewer by the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. He referenced a letter written by John Draeger on Lupine supporting city sewer service on Lupine. Mr. Srinivasan also noted discussions with Mr. Basiji on whose properly the sewer connection to Page Mill was located. Jef Roberts, applicant's architect, noted that several variations on the design for this home had been done. As Mr. Srinivasan had noted they had originally designed a two story home but believing this would have an impact on the neighbors they changed the plans to a one story. In his opinion a two foot decrease in height had a great impact on the design of this home by changing the pitch of the roof. Mr. Roberts did not believe the house design should be compromised. John Dukes, 27783 Lupine, expressed concern about the process. He recommended that applicants meet with neighbors early to learn of concerns and to work with them toward a resolution. He also referred to the public hearing at the Planning Commission on this application. There seemed to be consensus among the applicants,neighbors, staff and Commission on the project and then they had heard it had been appealed. He found this quite upsetting. Jitze Couperus, 13680 Page Mill Road, noted that according to the Town's regulations,the height of a home can be restricted. He showed slides to indicate the impact on their home from this project. Mr. Couperus also commented that the applicants had not asked for the neighbors' input. Casey commented that she was offended by the misrepresentation of the photograph given to the • Council by Mr. Couperus. Sandra Humphries, 26238 Fremont Road,noted that a twenty-five foot conservation easement was a standard condition to prevent the Santa Clara Valley Water District from paving over the area. If there was no such condition, the easement could be concreted. Jerry Swiss, 27853 Lupine,had several concerns which included the size of this project, noise, easements and lack of notification. He noted that they had full view of the Srinivasan house except for a row of dying Monterey Pines which would probably be gone in a year. The construction noise from this project would also have a negative impact on them. Mr. Swiss also commented that they had not been contacted before the Planning Commission public hearing on this project. Janet Vitu, 13826 Page Mill Road, commented that compromises had already been made by the applicant on this project. This was not a highly visible lot, was not on a ridgeline and the neighbors would not be able to tell if the house was 27or 25' high. She believed it was subjective to ask them to lower the house 2-3 feet. Mrs. Jain, 28510 Matadero Creek Lane,noted that it took two years to get their plans approved. It was not possible to please all of the neighbors, compromises had been made and asked the Council to approve the appeal. Dean Stark, 13686 Page Mill Road, stated that he was offended by tone used by certain Councilmembers toward his neighbors. The neighbors' concerns were valid. Mr. Stark believed compromise was necessary when considering such applications. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 6 Rick Ellinger, 28520 Matadero Creek Lane, commented that this project should not be redesigned at • this time. The creek does flood occasionally and he did not think it would be wise to change the pad of the house nor the conservation easement. Mr. Noghrey, 27870 Fawn Creek Court, supported reducing the height of this house by 2-3 feet. He had had to reduce the height of his house and this reduction would lessen the impact on his home. Mr. Moghrey further asked that the applicant be required to plant several trees and not be allowed to have a terra cotta type roof. Nancy Couperus, 13680 Page Mill Road, reiterated the impact this house would have on their home. Two feet made quite a difference and she thought a good compromise had been reached at the Planning Commission hearing. Jim Abraham, 12831 Viscaino Road, stated that the applicant had met all of the Town's requirements and the neighbors would deny him the right to development his property. Amir Rosenbaum, 10560 Blandor Way, believed that the rules should apply to all equally. He also addressed what he considered the polarization of the community. Older homes were being replaced with larger new homes. Senior citizens were moving on downsizing and property values were of major interest. Mr. Rosenbaum supported the applicant's appeal. Carl Cottrell, 13480 N. Fork Lane, stated that although he was a recently appointed member of the Planning Commission,he was speaking as a resident. Mr. Cottrell asked how much discretion the Planning Commission had in deciding heights and suggested that this be clarified when the planning process was discussed. He stated that he had visited the site and as an engineer did not believe a reduction of two feet would be noticed by the neighbors. • Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, commented that a compromise had been reached at the Planning Commission public hearing on the Lands of Srinivasan. She also inquired if it was the responsibility of Councilmembers to call residents and ask them to come to the meeting and speak on an issue. Jim Basiji, 27880 Fawn Creek Court, expressed his concerns about the sewer issue. The sewer easement ran right through their property and their landscaping was in place. He suggested two alternatives. One was to connect to the septic system or connect with the sewer line on Lot#1 Lupine Acres (Couperus). This easement ran along the edge of the lot rather than thru the lot which made more sense. Others may want to connect if this option were approved. In addition, an easement had been recorded for Lupine Acres in 1960 which was well before the easement on their property which had been recorded in 1985. Mr. Basiji believed the worst case scenario was to relocate the easement on his property. Jitze Couperus, 13680 Page Mill explained the 20'public utility easement which was 10' on either side of the lot line (between his property and the Dimmicks at 27891 Lupine). He commented that should he ever want to connect to sewer this would be of benefit to him. Jerry Swiss, 28753 Lupine, commented that the easement terminated at the creek and did not go through their property at least as shown on the site plan. Mr. Srinivasan, applicant, commented on the process and endless frustrations. They had compromised on several issues and he believed their rights were important as well as the neighbors' rights. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 7 The City Manager, at the request of Council, commented on the issue of sewer connections. The • option of Lupine to Page Mill crossing over the Couperus/Dimmick easement would also cross Matadero Creek and would be expensive as well as requiring a lift station. The easement crossing the Basiji property would run closer to the creek but that raised the issue of the bench being closer to the creek. Of the options he believed the best was to use the easement on the Basiji lot. Casey stated that the staff and Environmental Design Committee had recommended approval of this house without a height reduction. In reality the applicant could have had a two story home but chose not to. It was not a highly visible lot and the reduction of the house would negatively impact the architectural design of the home. She had visited the neighbors' lots and she could not even see the story poles. Casey supported the 27'height. She believed it made a big difference to the applicants and little difference to the neighbors. Dauber was opposed to the 27'height. She could not understand how someone could get a 27' high one story house. She supported the role of the Planning Commission and the purpose of story poles. Dauber also noted that staff did not have the time to go and talk to all of the neighbors on each application. Finn stated that the Town had one acre minimums and this was not a highly visible lot. The applicant was also below the allowed maximum development area. Finn believed the applicant had been through a long, intimidating process and he supported 27'. Johnson commented that the subcommittee working on fast track and enhancements had not made their final recommendation to Council. In the meantime he believed this application had been a model example of compromise worked out at the Planning Commission level. Compromises had been made and agreed upon. He supported 25'. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Finn and failed by the • following roll call vote to delete condition number one which stated that the height of the main ridge shall be lowered at least two feet. AYES: Councilmembers Casey and Finn NOES: Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Dauber Council discussed condition number 18. The Planning Director explained that this was a large area of pavement and the Planning Commission had aesthetic concerns and hoped this condition would provide relief from the paved area. Casey believed this was micromanaging the applicant's project. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Finn and passed by the following roll call vote to delete the following sentence from condition 418: "The center of the turnaround shall be turfstone, grasscrete or other similar open-style material as approved by the Planning Commission, prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check." AYES: Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers Casey and Finn NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Dauber MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to approve condition number 19 with the notation that the Town would look at moving the easement on the Basiji property and with the further notation that the Srinivasans would replace the landscaping on the Basiji property if needed due to moving the sewer easement. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 8 MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Dauber and passed unanimously by all members present to allow the Srinivasans to have a septic system if • the want one and if it is approved b the Health Department and the Ci Engineer. Y PP Y P City g MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Johnson and passed by the following roll call vote to keep condition number 21 requiring a conservation easement over Matadero Creek including areas within 25 feet of the top of the creek banks. AYES: Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers Dauber and Finn NOES: Councilmember Casey MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Finn and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the request for a site development permit for a new residence for Lands of Srinivasan at 27835 Lupine Road subject to the conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission and amended by the City Council. The Planning Director referred to several comments that had been made indicating a delay on the part of staff in reviewing this project and of lack of notification to the neighbors. For the record he outlined dates and time of staff meetings with the applicants and of notifications to the neighbors. Specifically staff had sent the applicant a letter early on in the application process stating that a one story house should not be more than twenty three or twenty four feet. Dauber made the following statement now that the public hearing was completed on this application. She stated that she did not believe this project would ever have been one to be 'fast tracked'. In one Planning Commission Meeting which had taken one and one half hours compromises had • been reached by all parties involved and the project had been approved. After being appealed by Councilmember Casey this project had been delayed another seven weeks. Dauber quoted Mr. Srinivasan's speech to the Planning Commission saying how pleased he had been with the process. 11.2 Request to delete a condition of approval of a Site Development Permit for a major addition and remodel that requires the addition to be stepped with the topography of the site, Lands of Wu& Chen, 26998 Beaver Lane Mr. Wu, applicant, explained to the Council why they wanted the condition removed to lower the south bedroom wing by a minimum of three feet. He noted that they had elderly parents living with them and in addition their home was not visible to any neighbors. Dot Schreiner, Planning Commissioner, commented that this situation was very similar to a home on Edgerton and although that home was not visible either they had been required to step down. Casey supported this request in part because it had no affect on the neighbors and because of the situation of elderly parents living in the house. Dauber stated that the ordinances should be objective. Finn commented that this was returning the land to the natural grade and Johnson noted that the house was surrounded by trees and not visible. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Finn and passed by the following roll call vote to delete the statement in condition number one stating that the applicants shall lower the south bedroom wing by a minimum of three feet. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 9 AYES: Mayor Johnson and Councilmembers Casey and Finn NOES: Councilmember Dauber ABSENT: Councilmember Siegel Dauber stated that if this action resulted in returning the land to the natural grade then she would vote for it. However, this was the first time she had heard this statement. 11.3 Request for modification of tentative map conditions for the Matadero Creek Subdivision(Tract#7187)to permit development area of 2,272 square feet in excess of the allowable maximum, Lands of Jain, 28510 Matadero Creek Lane Mr. and Mrs. Jain, applicants,presented a handout to the Council which outlined the development on their lot. Mrs. Jain stated that they were not asking for development area in excess of the allowed maximum. They were asking that the rules be applied equally to all those in the subdivision. She believed either the conditions, covenants and regulations should be applied or Ordinance#305 but not both. According to their tabulations, sixteen of the twenty lots had used the CC&Rs. Mrs. Jain further commented that once they had approval of the development area, they would be preparing and submitting a landscape plan. Bill Riffle, 28525 Matadero Creek Lane, commented that Mrs. Jain was Councilmember Casey's treasurer in the November election and he believed it would be appropriate even if not legally required for Councilmember Casey to step down. The City Attorney stated that this was not a basis for Councilmember Casey to step down from voting on this request. Mr. Riffle went on to refer to the Council approval of the Jain's application for a new residence (Lot 5 -Matadero Creek Subdivision) in February of 1998. At that time a dicussion was held on reducing the floor area to allow for more outdoor living area. At that time the Jains stated they did not need any more outdoor living area. He also noted that at that meeting Councilmember Casey stated that • nothing in the Town's code required a certain amount of outdoor living area. In March of 1998 the Rutner application(Lot 7 - Matadero Creek Subdivision) was approved which allowed an increased development area because his property would have gotten this development area with either of the two interpretations being considered. At this meeting, the Planning Director was also directed to prepare an analysis of the development criteria which would apply to future development in the Matadero Creek Subdivision. Mr. Riffle believed this request by the Jains was an attempt to obtain additional development area before the analysis for all of the subdivision had been approved. Charlie Ellinger, 28520 Matadero Creek Lane, noted that Lot 5 was the smallest and steepest of the lots in the Matadero Creek Subdivision and one that had serious drainage issues. She also commented that both Lots 5 and 7 had been approved early in 1998. To date Lot 7 was framed but there had been hardly any progress on Lot 5. Mrs. Ellinger further questioned the request for this approval without a landscape plan. Bob Lefkowits, 28515 Matadero Creek Lane, commented that.he believed if the Jains were given extra development area the other owners in the subdivision would also request additional development area. He supported waiting until the Planning.Director had completed his analysis. Ginger Summit, 13390 Lenox Way, commented on the total disrespect, disregard and intimidation of people addressing the Council by some members of the City Council. She believed there were some members of the Council who used this public input time as their own private debate time. Mrs. Summit thought this was very intimidating for those speaking and that Council should be respectful of the audience. In response to an inquiry from Casey, Mrs. • March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 10 Summit stated that her comments were directed at her. Casey supported her position of asking questions about applications but Mrs. Summit believed these were confrontational situations. She further stated that people were addressing the Council as a whole not just one Councilmember. Rick Ellinger, 28520 Matadero Creek Lane, noted that all of the lots in the subdivision counted the second floor in varying degrees. Each lot had some percentage of increase over the originally approved development numbers. He supported letting staff complete their analysis and schedule public hearings on the report. Mr. Ellinger further noted that the Jains were not doing their landscape now anyway so the delay should not make much difference. Ms. Collins, 27955 Roble Blanco, commented that Lot 5 was a steep lot and one that had drainage issues. She supported retaining property values,upholding the Planning Commission's decisions and following the Town's rules. Dauber stated that all twenty-lots in the subdivision had been approved and the Planning Director was in the process of preparing an analysis of the subdivision for future development. Casey stated that she did not think it was fair that the Jains be required to go through a different process. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Dauber, seconded by Johnson and failed by the following roll call vote to defer action regarding the subject request pending review and approval of revised development standards for the Matadero Creek Subdivision lots and to direct staff to provide information to all Matadero Creek property owners regarding potential revisions to the development standards followed by the public hearings at the Planning Commission and Council. • AYES: Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Dauber NOES: Councilmembers Casey and Finn Since it was clear that the vote to approve the Jains' request for a modification would result in a tied, failed vote, no action was taken on this matter. The Planning Director indicated that his analysis should be ready in April. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further new or old business to discuss,the City Council Meeting was adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �) Patricia Dowd City Clerk The minutes of the March 4, 1999 City Council Meeting were approved at the March 18, 1999 City Council Meeting. March 4, 1999 Regular City Council Meeting 11