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RESOLUTION NO. 59-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS TO
AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN PATHAY ELEMENT MASTER PATH PLAN BY
DELETING THE OFF-ROAD PATHWAY ROUTE DESIGNATED ALONG THE
NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE PROPERTY AT 27125 TAAFFE ROAD (APN: 182-
47-008) #266-01-ZP.
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Town") has received a request for an
amendment to the General Plan Master Path Plan from Greg and Sandy Carse of
27125 Taaffe Road specifically requesting that the off-road pathway route designated
by the Master Path Plan to run along their northern property boundary line be deleted
and that the public pedestrian and equestrian easement be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 11, 2002
and recommends to the City Council that it approve the Negative Declaration and
requested amendment to the General Plan Pathway Element "Master Path Plan"; and
WHEREAS, the off-road path route designated on the 1981 Master Path Plan
and proposed for deletion, (see attached Exhibit A) is not consistent with,the general
purposes and policies established for off-road paths as set forth in the1996 General
Plan Pathway Element in that: 1. The off-road pathway route does not provide a
connection to nearby schools, 2. The path route does not provide a necessary
connection to public open space, 3. The path does not provide a necessary connection
between cul-de-sacs or adjacent neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the off-road path route is not a "critical link" or "critical component" of
Town's pedestrian/ equestrian circulation system and is in fact a redundant link
duplicating the route already served by the existing Taaffe Roadside Pathway; and
WHEREAS, the off-road path route location is highly visible from adjacent homes
and backyards and is not consistent with the Town's 1996 Pathway Element
Implementation Action #8 that states: "Site Development authorities shall be sensitive to
path location and design. This is especially the case for off-road pathways;" and
WHEREAS, the off-road path easement is located on steep terrain that is not
safe and convenient to traverse and does not conform to the Town's Municipal Code
Section 10-2.606 which states that pathway easements "shall not be located on terrain
that-cannot be safely or conveniently traversed by_.pedestrians or equestrians;" and ;
WHEREAS, the off-road path route is not necessary nor feasible for emergency
access or evacuation; and
WHEREAS, the Taaffe Roadside Pathway and other nearby pathways
adequately accommodate the current and future pedestrian/ equestrian circulation
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needs of the neighborhood and citizens at large in a safe and convenient manner and
provide scenic and recreational benefits to the community without needless public
intrusion into the backyard privacy of residents; and
WHEREAS, the initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration prepared for the
-proposed General Plan Amendment and vacation of pathway and trail easement
indicate the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of law, a public hearing on the
proposed General Plan Amendment has been held; and
WHEREAS, for the reasons stated above, the City Council has determined and
finds it is in the public interest to amend the General Plan as requested; and.
WHEREAS, the specific facts supporting the statements in this Resolution are
• set out in more detail in the March 28th, .2002 Initial Study and the May 16th,2002 Staff
Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does
RESOLVE as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are included by reference as
findings,
2. The Town hereby amends the General Plan Master Path Plan to delete the off
road pathwayroute designated along the northern boundary of the property
located at 27125 Taaffe Road, APN: 182-47-008.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City.Council of the Town
of Los Altos Hills, this 16th day of May , 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Cheng and Finn
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Fenwick and Councilmember O'Malley
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
& -
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City. Clerk
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