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Home My WebLink About11/28/1973 (2)� rl ENVIRON11ENTAL PLANNINS WIMISSIO11 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS %W Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1973 Reel 21 - Side 1, Tract O00 to 1018 Chair�-n Mueller called the Meeting of the Environmental Planning Commission to order, in the Council Chamhers of the Ton Hall, at 7:45 P."1. PRESENTATION OF GENERAL PLAN PROPOSED REVISIONS Planning onsu taut a er presente the proposed revisions to the General Plan of the Town of Los Altos Hills, outlining the three major parts of the Plan, including the general provisions, elements of the Plan and Plan Diagram, and the Appendices, which will be added at a later date, as they are not required to be completed prior to the January 1, 1974, deadline. Mr. Mader pointed out on the Plan Diagram areas designated for residences, min s-_�•:: , ',il public -a' privat:,. school sites, historical sites and circulation routes. In response to Commissioner Phillip's inquiry, Planning Consultant Mader stated a complete study had not been made yet to determine the future space requirements of the Town Hall for staffing, services and equipment. Discussion followed between the Environmental Planning Commissioners and Planning Consultant Mader, concerning the areas covered in the General %r Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner SPENCER, seconded by Commissioner PHILLIPS the date of December 4, 1973, at 7:45 P.1., be set for further discussion of the General Plan between the Enviromental Planning Commissioners and the staff. [lotion was unanimously approved. City Manager Lawson stated he would have the staff prepare ten additional copies oftheGeneral Plan, for the public to either review at the Town Hall, or to be purchased for $10.00. RECESS —Thai man Mueller declared a short recess at 8:40 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:52 P.'l. ROLL CALL Vresent: Commissioners CARICO, LACHEHBRUCH, MAGRUDER, PHILLIPS, SPE°ICER YOUNG, MUELLER Absent: Commissioner PERKINS STAFF PRESENT ity tanager Lawson, City Engineer Russell, Planning Consultant 'fader, Assistant Planning Consultant Vlasic, Secretary Schilpp. MIJUTES —To-mmissioner Lachenbruch stated the Minutes of November 7, 1073, should show that Commissioner Magruder was absent. - 1 - Roti on was made by Commissioner LACHENBRUCB, seconded by Commissioner CARICO, the Minutes of November 7, 1973, be approved as torr c`,'. %W ,^s :.iv+, ously approved. Ce,inissioner Phillips stated the Minutes of November 14, 1973, should show he had requested the City Manager to submit a cony of the full planning services cost, not ,fust the Environmental Planning Budget. Commissioner Spencer stated the Minutes of November 14, 1973, should show he had requested a schedule for Commissioners attending the Council Meet- ings only, with arrangements being made by the scheduled Commissioner if he could not attend the Council Meeting. Also, the minutes should show he did not vote to increase the Planning Consultant's retainer fee, as a month had elasped between the report being sent to the City and its pre- sentation at the Commission Meeting. Commissioner Carico stated the Minutes of November 14, 1973, should show she thought the City Council should be the only ones to discuss the Plan- ing Consultant's retainer fee. Commissioner Mueller stated the Minutes of November 14, 1973, should show he thought the costs for the Planning Consultant should be kept within the amount budgeted. Commissioner Phillips stated the Minutes of November 14, 1973, should show the motion concerning the Planning Consultant's retainer fee should read, "up to $700 per month". Commissioner Mueller stated the Mintues of November 14, 1973, should show he was voicipgthe Commission's thoughts, not his own, on the reduction of members on the Commission. Motion was made by Commissioner PHILLIPS, seconded by Commissioner YOUNG, the Minutes of November 14, 1973, be approved as corrected. 'lotion was carried with Commissioner Lachenbruch abstaining. CONTINUED HEARING ON DEER PARK ACRES SUBDIVISION ann nn Consultant Mader stated tFeport on Deer Park Acres had not been reca,ived until November 27. As this was too late for the report to be sent to the Environmental Planning Commissioners, for their review,it is r,iqu^steel this matter be continued until the next meeting. However, as the SO -day time limit for this subdivision has passed, the continuance must be requesi:l by the applicant, who is not present, lihen he is in the audience, it is request:!d the Commission hear his request, and continue the matter. Chairman Mueller stated the Commission would comply with the staff's re- quest. Lands of Doyle had been received, and it is recommended the Tentative Subdivision 14ap be accepted for filing, and a Negative Declaration be F found for the Lands of Doyle. � r Motion was made by Commissioner SPENCER, seconded by Commissioner LACHE,'- BRUCH, the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Lands of Doyle be accented for filing, and a Negative Declaration be found. Motion was unanimously approved. -2- Assistant Planner Vlasic stated the staff is requesting this matter be continued until December 12, 1973, as the applicant has not sub- mitted a new EIR Report yet. Donald Hall, the sj')divider for the Stedman Lands, spoke, requesting continuance until the next meeting. Chairman Mueller declared the public hearing closed. lotion was made by Commissioner PHILLIPS, seconded by Commissioner SPEPICER, a continuance be granted on the Stedman Subdivision until December 12, 1973. Motion was unanimously approved. COPJTINUED HEARIfVG ON DEER PARK ACRES SUBDIVISION UNTIL DECE^18ER 12 1973 a rman er ec are e , c mar ng apene . Mr. Ray Murphy, representing the subdivider for Deer Park Acres, spoke, requesting a continuance on this matter until December 12, 1973. Chairman Mueller declared the public 'earinq closed. F1otion was made by Commissioner MAGRUDER, seconded by Commissioner SPENCER, the public searing on Deer Park Acres be continued until �W Decemver 12, 1973. Notion was unanimously approved. CONTINUED HEARIiVG ON DAkJPJ RIDGE ESTATES UNTIL DECEIVER 12' 2 1973 chairman : ue ler ec are t e ? c hear ng open . Assist nt Planner Vlasic outlined the proposed subdivision, pointing out the location in respect to Hilltop Road and Interstate Highway 280, reviewed the soils section of the EIR Report, drainage problems, proposed paths, easement requirements and noise impact from Highway 280. Pathway Committee Chairman Stutz reported on the recommendations of the Pathway Committee, relative to paths through the subdivision. Assistant Planner Vlasic reviewed the staff recommendation. Mr. M. S. Hetzel, representing Iona Consultants, Engineers, for the subdivider, spoke on the plans for the pathways, storm drainage fees and requested the storm drainage fees be waived. Speaking from the audience were Mr. Creasy, Mr. Powell, Mr. Gettle, Mrs. nettle, Mrs. Atkin, Mrs. Luke. "ir. Hetzel requested this public hearing be continued until December 12, 1973. Assistant Planner Vlasic reviewed each of the staff's recommended conditions. The Commission made no comment on Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12. -3- City Engineer Russell stated the staff did not believe a 3n -foot pathway up the hill, adjacent to Lot 4, would be enough of an ease- ment as the hill was quite steep. '9r. Hetsell stated the developer was willing to add an additional 15 feet, for a total pathwidth of 45 feet. Planner Vlasic recommended the additional footage for the pathway be added to the list of Conditions, as Condition "9a". Commissioner Phillips stated he would like to see the wording in Condition 10 more ri^.i !: Chairman Mueller polled the Commissioners as to their opinion on Condition 11. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Commission they recom- men,' to the Council the fees for storm drainage be waived. Commissioner Phillips stated he would like to have the staff review the plans for the paths before approval is grantr;. C'iairnan :u�ller declared the public hearing cl.3sed. I Motion was made by Commissioner SPENCER, seconded by Commissioner MAGRUDER, the public hearing on Dawn Ridge Estates be continued, until December 12, 1973. lotion was unanimously approved. Commissioner Lachenbruch requested the developer submit detailed plans ropertyfor where itwdischargeseintowater the Landsthe ofasterlPowellside of the , ____...._..__.......,........ nr DerrD rn D1tnrwaeF nPFIA SPACE ON PURISSIIIA ROAD mental Planning Commission to evaluate the potential purchase, by the Toon, of 2.n3 acres of open space, located on Purissima Road, north of the Little League Ball Field. After General discussion, motion was made by Commissioner SPEICER, secon- ded by the TownowithdraweItsHoffersofthe purchasession at thisrecommend ti e�,dto the but the Torn shouldl be cognizant of future offers for this land. !lotion was uannimously ap- proved. RECEIVED RESIG!1ATIOfi FP.OF1 TOWN GEOLOGIST received Octo er 23, 1973, submitting ehis rresignation as Town dated Geologist. After general discussion, it was the concensus of the Commission the. City Manager, City Engineer and Planning Consultant !Mader, Chairman Mueller and Commissioner Lachenbruch meet on november 29 to discuss the possi- bilities for a new Town Geologist. COi 1i;ISSkw ty'!.,anagercUawsonlstate'I anmemoran um a eon rec eve rom the City Attorney, outlining the Governmental Conflict of Interests Act (+overn- uary, �. 1374. AtsthisOto time3760, it isnnotsexactlyhich clearill what disclosureske effect -4- and forms will be required, but this act effects all City Councilmen, Environmental Planning Commissioners and all elective or appointed of- ficers. As more information is received, it will be forwarded to the affected people. ADJOURNMENT of on was made by Commissioner MAGRUDER, seconded by Commissioner PHILLIPS the meeting be adjourned to 7:45 P.M., December 4, 1973, for a study ses- sion of the General Plan. Meeting was adjourned at 12:12 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Virginia Schilpp Secretary -5-