HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1973E,!VI2OF!i' !TAL PL:!'!I:!G C0'J'.ISSIO
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
2F379 Fremont Road
Minutes of a Regular fleeting
October 24, 1973
^eel 21, Side 2, Tract 2 - 000 -End
Chairman ilueller called the regular meeting of the Environmental Planning
Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 9:15 P.H. in the
Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills,
California.
A. ROLL CALL•
Present: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Spencer, Phillips, Chairman Mueller
Absent: Commissioners Carico, Perkins.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 10, 1973
The approval of minutes was deferred until the next regular meeting of
!November 14, 1973, because a motion on the lands of Costello had been
omitted from the minutes, which should read as follows:
POTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: commissioner se-- moved, seconded
by ti, .y ,a�.
and carried by majority vote that the lands of
Costello be accepted for filing.
C. CURREP�SS: !lone
D' Commissioner Spencer stated that he attended the Hillside Subdia lack
'Committee meeting, but they could not formally meet fbecause `of a lack
of quorums
E, CDNTINUIIJ_ DESS:
1. Lands o� lo
Mr Tom Vlasic, representing W. Spangle S Associates, Town Planners,
explained Staff's position that an Environmental Impact Report should
be prapared for the proposed Costello Subdivision. Staff feels the
following areas should be given particular attention in the preparation
of the EIR:
1. Soils and geologic problems.
2. Impact of development on natural drainage.
3. Impact on circulation.
4. Visual impact of development.
5. Historical impact (Ordinance 213. )
L Ei VIROMMEITAL PLANNUIG CO_'IIISSIOij - October 24, 1973
Speaking from the floor, the Applicant's representative, 1r. Jim Roemer,
asked that .the CommissionYgran't a cerdiCeent
r eYouldion to allow t"e appSic nt to
slope density req�,rem..ey%-n c-!ica, if
submit his original tentative map of n'ire (9i lots. Or. Roemer felt
that the additional -osts for a new tantaltiVa mao would result in undue
hardship for the applicant.
After discussion, the Commission appeared to be is ,,-neral afire?ment that
that they could pot make sufficient findings '' ?rant an exception to
present lot size requirements.
IIGTIO?t, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Spencer moved, seconded by
Ceesnissioner Lachenbruch and carried with a majority vote that an
Environmental Impact Report be required on the Lands of Costello, with
particular attention given to the first areas outlined by Staff.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Nork Pro ram for General Plan Revision:
George he
n.
followingdelementsywillhbeprogram completedtbytDecembers1,o1973: stated
1. Land Uce
2 Circulation
3. Open Space
4. Conservation
5. Housing
G. Recreation
The remaining portions of the General Plan will be completed as follows:
A. Scenic Highways Element - February 1, 1974
3. Seismic Safety Element - July 1, 1974
C. Safety Element - July 1, 1974
D. Boise Element - August 1, 1974
Total corp-,etion of the General Plan will be completed by September,
1974. I1-. ?fader stated that the cost of the completed planlwould `br
°S500. H= also stated that the tail and path elemancs 1
inc'.udad at this time as it is not required by Stere Lar„ but ++" o'
donat a larar date.
der informed the Commission that the first six elements of the
ar,.2z
plat, de stated above, will be documented by PIovember 14, 1973. A
Public 'lea -ring wmll be held Neneral Plan
ovember 23, 1973, where the public and
Cortmissic,r could review and discuss the proposed revised G
document.
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E'1VIR00i'1FpaTP.L PLMR!I: , cnh1,iS.SIOPJ - October 221, 1973
General Plan Revision - Southern Sphere of Influence, Physical
Constraints and Land Use Alternatives:
lir. George wader discussed physical constraints and land use alternatives
for the southern sphere of influence with the Commission. !l.c_ stated the
major portions of tha southern sphere of influence of Los Altos Hills
south of moody Road are the Perham property, approximately 370 acres;
the i!eary property, approximately M acres; and f�,e 7uvenpc!c ^�operty,
approximately 2,037 acres.
:1r. Nader asserted that physical features of this area of the Tosm's sphere
of influence clearly differentiated it from the other portions of tha
community. itr. fader further stressed that in addition to topoc?aphic
configuration, land use in this area would be constrained by steap slnpes,
geologic instability, and inaccessibility. ;laps and slides vere
presented in support of the Town Planner's evaluation.
Following the map and slide presentation, the Commission and Staff re-
viewed ?ossible land use alternatives for the area. Included in the
discussion were the Santa Clara County :1onteBello Ridge Rountain St;; y
Plans, methods for definition and preservation, or acquisition of (-an
space, and review of density patterns which night allow Preservation of
open space without acquisition while at the same time allowing the land
owner reasonable use of his land, and not violating the basic one acre
minimum per building site established by the Town.
'Ir. ;fader stated that the Planning Staff would develop specific
alternatives for land use in the area and, if possible, oresent theca to
the Commission at a Special Fleeting prior to november 14, 1973.
The commission was very interested in keeping the various ridges clear,
of development. They felt that if there was going to be any bug 61ng,
it should be done below the ridges.
E. ADDITIORAL BUSINESS:
Commissioner Spencer stated that he could not come to Toem Hall or.
Fridays to pick up his packet. Commissioner Mueller stated that he
would pick up Commissioner Spencer's packet while getting his own.
F. ADJOUMNEHT:
The meeting of the Environmental Planning Commission was adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
71er.e Parry _
Secretary
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