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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1967PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS LW MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING July 24, 1967 Chairaan 4. :. 14inckley called the meeting to order at 7245 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The follow- ing members were present: Commissioners Bowler, Dawson, Hibner, Lachenbruch, Perkins, and Chairman Minckley. Absent: Sherlock. Liinutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 1967 were unanimously APPROVAL approved as mailed upon motion by Commissioner Perkins and OF seconded by Commissioner Dawson. MINUTES Co[amunication addressed to the Planning Commission from Carl R. COMMUNI- Nollcr indicating his approval of slope density zoning. CATIONS (1) Conviissioner Sherlock arrived at 7:50 P.M. Communications addressed to the City Attorney, Robin D. Faisant (2) from Mayor Albert T. Henley complimenting the Planning Commis- sion on their action regarding the David Wheeless variance application. Commissioner Bowler announced the next meeting of the Santa ANNOUNCE - Clara County Planning Policy Committee will be Thursday, MaNTS July 27, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. (1) The City Manager reported that the Town Council has authorized (2) negotiations for the purchase of the Palo Alto School District property on Purissimwa Road at Viseaino Road. Mr. Morse also passed copies of a grading ordinance for Portola (3) Valley to members of the Commission for study and possible recom- mendation. Mr. Morse commented to the Commission that perhaps a Federal 701 (4) Planning Grant for revision of the General Plan could be had if the Commission were interested. Commissioners indicated that the General Plan should be studied from tine to time for revision. It may need some adjusting, and a review should be conducted at this time. If, after the review, it is determined that the grant is necessary, then it should be applied for. Co2uaissioner Bowler reported the progress of the Parks and COMMITTEE Recreation Committee. REPORTS The City Manager reported that he is in the process of applying for a federal grant for parks and open space. Commissioner Lachenbruch reported that the committee studying slope density has gone about as far as it can without professional help. The City Manager reported that the Town is in the process of obtain- ing a. professional planner. L -2- Chairman Minckiey stated that the Commission nembers had received a copy of Mr. McKittrick's letter.anrl asked for cor,- nents. Corr:iissioner Hibner stated that the Fire Corsission of the Los Altos Fire Protection District had discussed the letter and it was Chair opinion that Ordinance 7105 was a good one and should be retained. Mr. Hibner also statad that Ordinance 4105 was thoroughly aired at public hearings of the Planning Coi.sAssion and the Council before its adoption, Coccaissioner Lachenbruch cornented that all issues raised in 14r, McKittrick's letter were aimed at the ordinance and not asking for a variance, and that perhaps the ordinance should be referred to the City Attorney to deterr.,ine the legality of an ordinance which dons not contain a variance clause. Moved by Commissioner Dawson, Second by Commissioner Bowler that this Cornission is in doubt of the legality of the absence of a variance procedure, but that this Cor:rAssion is strongly of the opinion that Section 23 of Ordinance :1105 is appropriate and should be maintained. Commissioner Perkins stated that if the ordinance is not proper, it should be examined, Vote: AYES Dawson, Bowler. Minckley, Sherlock Nous Perkins, Lachenbruch COUNCIL RSF,iRRALS McKittrick Mr, morso indicated that the Town Council has asked the Planning SETBACK Corr.:dssion to study the building setback requirement for possible RBRUIR=.- revision, giving emphasis to swimming pools. b'ENT Staff reported the variance is for a reduction of setback to la' VARIANC3 for the construction of a s -ironing pool. Nat P. Cole Cor:,ii_ssioner Bowler reported for the Map Committee that the property is precipitous with little lavcl area available. The T. oposcd pool site is well below road level, and he feels the to - guest is reasonable since the topography would be the necessary hardship, Motion by Commissioner Bowler, Second by Cornissioner Dawson that t're request of Nat P. Cole V2u6-67 ba approved was passed unanimously. Staff reported that this request for one lot was only before th, HILLCRT Planning Commission fox information. Final swaps are not normally SSTATH vocad upon by the Planning Corunission. only by the Council. Ho UNIT 2 action was taken, Commissioner Sherlock consented that wa=n the Commission holds OTHER study sessi>ns, there should be a public hearing to obtain con- BUSINSSS cents from the audience. Connissioner Hibner stated that this is the prerogative of the Chairman. C,,-,+.is,ion�r Lachenbruch coan,�ntod that he feels there is no overall p,,int of view of planning with xegard to sawars in Los Altos Pills, . T There is a delicate balance between services and density which IQ should be considered. Chairman Minekley connented that the Planning Commission should be thinking about a series of chjictives and set guidelines for the implementation of these ohj :actives. There being no further busina,s the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. to the next regular meeting Mpnday, August 7, 1967 at 7:05 P.M. at the Town Hall. ^pectfully submitted, C'DIT T. HISN3R, Secretary Planning Commission Tenn of Los Altos Hills alit '/20/67