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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1971PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING October 12, 1971 PMB 42 Side 2 Track 1 55 -End O C.y Side 1 Track 1 00-85 Vice Chairman Weisbart called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:45 P.M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll call: Commission- ers Lachenbruch, Magruder, Perkins, Spencer, Weisbart, Absent: Commissioner Mueller and Chairman McReynolds. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of September 13, 1971 Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Magruder and carried by majority vote (Lachenbruch absent, thus abstained) that the minutes of September 13, 1971 be approved as written. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Santa Clara County Hoard of Supervisors advised of amendment to Master Plan of Uniform House Numbering. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consider names for two creeks in Town. Staff stated that the Santa Clara County Flood Control and Water District had asked for recommendations to new two creeks in the Town not formally named. One, common- ly known as "Deer Gulch Creek" since as far back as 1904, follows Purissima Road, but it has also been referred to as "Purissima Creek." The other joining Adobe Creek runs parallel to Joseph, lane and behind Foothill College. Staff recommended that the creek paralleling purissime Road be officially named"Deer Gulch Creek" and that the tributary to Adobe Creek be named "Purissima Creek". Commission discussion concurred. MOTION, SECONDED APED CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Iachenbruch, and carried unanimously to recommend to the Council that the Creek paralleling Purissima Road be named Deer Gulch Creek and that the tributary of Adobe Creek running parallel to Joseph, lane and behind Foothill College be named Purissima Creek. ..__.. 2. Report on Staff Action re: The Provincialate House. Staff reviewed that the geological report reviewed by Mr. Jon Cummings noted the presence of a fault that is situated under the location of the building site for the convent. All parties representing the applicant and the Town had met at Town Hall to discuss the geology in and aronod the dam and the main building site. The Daughters of Charity, their architect, structural engineer and attorney were requested to submit letters to the Town stating: 1. Their awareness of this situation. 2. That they were proceeding at their own risk, cognizant of the fault line Lexisting in the immediate proximity of the buildine site for the Convent, an. 3. That the Town of Los Altos Hills had fulfilled its obligations by notifying all representatives of the applicant concerned of the circumstances and possible danger posed. L Mr. Mader noted the desirability of requiring earlier submittal of geological data wherever potential problems are suspected to avoid difficulties arising when engineering has progressed to the point that precludes an alternate approach, due to the effort and dollars already expended. Discussion ensued as to the advisabi. lity of the Town appropriating funds for preparation of a geological map of the Town to facilitate the identification of past and present slide areas and known existing faults. Staff was asked to investigate feasibility. 3. Report from the Pathway Committee re: Pathway Easements in Roaehills Estates Unit fl.. Reporting for the Pathway Committee, Mrs, Patricia Standring stated that after committee discussion with the concerned citizens it was their recommendation that the Town abandon the easterly easements along lots 14 through 17. The Committee Proposed retention of the easements along lots 10 through 12, as well as the easterly easements of lots 12 and 13 and the easement between lots 13 and 14. They suggested use of the easement along lots 10 through 12 be deferred until the Town can provide Privacy and adequate drainage for these lots. It was further proposed that these retained easements be reviewed at the time the Packard and Long property come in for subdivision. Discussion ensued with floor participation from Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Steinmetz, Mr. R. Madgic,Mr. M. Shibuya, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster (owners of lots X12,13,15, and 17,. respectively.) Nm. Madgic objected.to the recommendation which retained the easement along two sides of his property. Noting no unanimity of agreement, the Commission requested that the Pathway Committee further study this problem and that the item be continued to the next meeting. 4. Review Plane for a new snack bar and rest rooms at the Little League Park. Staff presented the Little League's plans for construction of a concrete block building to house a snack bar, two rest rooms and a storage room. Discussion evolved around the aesthetic effect of the structure, the use of landscaping and how it would fit into the overall complex. It was noted that although commonly referred to as the "Little League Park' this land was purchased for use as a Town youth recreation center. Speaking on behalf of the Little League, Mr. S. E. Case stated all the work will be by volunteer labor, materials will be donated, and that they would expect and encourage any interested group to utilize the facilities. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by Perkins, and carried unanimously to recommend to the Council that the plans presented by the Little League for a new arrack bar and rest room facility be approved in concept with appropriate landscaping and exterior materials urged to soften the austere concrete block effect. 5. Staff report on "Slight Zoning" and small parcels along IS 280. Discussion of this item was deferred to the next meeting. -2- ` LLD BOISINEs5 • 1. Continue work on Chapter 6.5 of the Government Code (Open Space Reserve). Staff stated that the City Attorney had modified the draft resolution presented at the last meeting Commissioner Perkins suggested topics and an order of dis- cussion on Chapter 6.5 MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Perkins moved, seconded by Lachenbruch and carried unanimously to recommend to the Council that if the Town desires to Promote limited term open space (LTOS) officially or unofficially, that Chapter 6.5 should be included in this solitation and that also the Town prepare a sample instrument setting forth agreement between the Town and the applicant to simplify administrative procedure and provide a starting point for interested applicants. Discussion relative to a Town policy position which would inform applicants on the discretionary aspects of this LTOS as spelled out in the above-mentioned draft resolution reiterated reservations expressed by the majority of the Commissioners at the last meeting (See minutes of September 27, 1971). Discussion noted that the proposed resolution, as it related to "termination of agreements and abandon- ment of open space easements will be granted on a reasonable and non-punitve basis," could not bind future Council decisions and therefore it would only advise Prospective applicants ss to the intent of the present Council. ` COUNCIL REFERRALS: 1. Report of the Antenna Committee Staff presented a proposed resolution to amend the Zoning Ordinance which had been prepared by the Antenna Committee and reviewed by the City Attorney. The Commission concurred to hold a public hearing on this proposal relative to antenna height and number allowable at 8:00 P.M. at the October 26, 1971 meeting, 2. Mid -Peninsula Planning Study. Staff reviewed that this item had been referred to the Commission by the Council for study to ascertain what is involved both time and money -wise, and reply with a recommendation as to the extent the Town should participate. This item was deferred to the next meeting to allow Mr. Mader to prepare information relative to the initial intent of this proposed study. Vice Chairman Weisbart adjourned the meeting at 10:35 to NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, October 26, 1971 at 7:45 at Town Hall. Respectfully s bmitted, 'L'bDUZEK, 'ty Clerk Town of Los Altos Hills TJY/dq -3-