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TOdN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
6 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
February 1z, 1968
Chairman F. Minckley called the meeting to order at 7:50 P. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following mem-
bers answered Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bowler, Dawson, Lachenbruch,
Perkins, and Chairman Minckley. Absent: Counissioneis Hibner and Sherlock.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman ,dim. Ross .Aiken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 22, 1968.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Bowler,
and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of January 22, 1968 be approved as
submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Memoranduo dated February 14, 1968 from Councilman Mary C. Davey to the
Planning Commission suggesting that the Commission budget be increased to
include a part-time planning consultant. Commission concurred that the Staff
shouldinvestigate this possibility.
2. Memorandum from the City Manager to the Planning Commission suggesting
that the Commission meet in official session once per month on the 2nd Monday
of the month. He recommended that the 4th Monday of the month be strictly
designed for planning. City Manager noted that official business could be
conducted on the 4th Monday of the month if necessary in order to not delay
an applicant. Commission indicated approval of this propsgul procedure.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Chairman Minckley announced that the County Planning Policy Committee
has completed its recommendations and they will be available to the Commission
in the near future.
2. Commissioner Dawson presented information on landslides to the Commission.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Commissioner Lachenbruch noted that the Mid -Peninsula Foothills Planning
Committae is completing its final recommendations and also noted that the
City Council of Portola Valley recently approved the hiring of a geological
consultant.
OLD BUSINESS:
LChairman
Minckley
introduced Bob Ross, representing the Santa Clara
County
Assessor's Office,
tax bill with t'.,e
who discussed the implications of slope density
Commission. Mr. Ross noted that the enactment of
to the
slope
density legislation would normally reduce the tax assessment.
4W
40
4W
4
VARl,NLES:
1. Hahn, H. T. (V-297-68) - Request for W reduction in front setback for
garage and 20' reduction in side setback .for pool.
Staff report was presented, noting that no objections had been received and
recommending approval of both variance requests. Commissioner Dawson of the
Map Committee reported on the property and recommended approval.
Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by: hr. H. T. Hahn
and A. B. Davis, registered building designer. Commission noted, that a
proposed shel would have to be reduced in size to prevent extension of the house
over the sWo setback line.
MOTION, SSCONDaD ikND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Bowler,
that, pursuant to Section 65-906 of the State Planning .Act, the Commission
approve thye variance application of H. T. Hahn (V-297-68) as subimittad. The
Wbtion was carried by majority voice vote, Chairman Minckley opposed.
2. Goth, O..". (V-298-68) - Request for 25' reduction in front setback for
pool at 2060 Page Lill .toad.
Staff report was presented, noting that no objections had been received and
recommending approval o£ the variance request. Commissioner Dawson of the
Nap Committee raported on the property and recommended approval.
Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. Dick lest,
representing Lifetime Pools. Commission noted discrepancies in dimensions
on the [map and discussed these with Mr. Nest.
NOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Bowler moved, seconded by Dawson,
and carriesunanimously, that, pursuant to Section 65-906 of the State Planning
Act, the Commission approve the variance application of 0.'A. Goth (V-298-68)
for 25' reduction in front setback for pool.
BUILDIIIG SITS APPROVAL:
1. Ayers, ''+J. R. (BSA -38-6S)- 1 lot, 1.724 acres, Moody Road.
Sta.'s report as rend recommending approval, subject to the conditions of the
Cheri: List. oo nis'sioner Dawson of the Map Committee reported on the
property_nn'. recommended approval.
Commission discussion ensued concerning access to the property and the Check
List was prepared.
MOTION, SuCOidDED 0D C",RRIBD: Commissioner Perkins moved, seccndeO by
Lachenbruch and carried unaninously, that the request of W. R. :Ayers (BsA-38-60);
1 lot, for building site approval be approved, subject to the terns of the
Check List an: agency approvals.
These being no further business, the maeting was adjourned at 10:19 P. KTO:
STUDM &ISSION: 1. SLOPS DENSITY.
NeXT REGULAR LESTING: Monday, February 26, 1968 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall,
A& CONMITTEhi FOR PLANNING COMMISSION
m,i TING OF FEBRUARY 26th: Commissioners Lachenbruch and Perkins
DRL/nam
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Respectfully submitted,
LAURENCS DAWSOO, Secretary
Planning Commission
Town of Los Altos Hills