HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1957PLANNING COMMISSION
i` MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
January 24, 1957
The meeting was called order at ChaPurirman
Tom Sherlock,
January 4, 957,
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: sioners Mellquist,
StSherlock,
edman, Tantau,Dulliss
,Powell,, Williams,
Si.mrell.
ABSENT: Commissioner Dawson.
MINUTES:
The minutes were accepted with the following corrections:
1. The date should be changed from January 21, 1957
to January 19, 1957.
2. Hereafter, the vote will be designated "passed"
instead of "approved".
3. In the future, a "no" vote will be registered only
_ if asked to be included in the minutes. Under
Fremont Hills Development, the "no" vote of
Commissioner Bullis should be changed to "abstain",
as he believed four lots to be undesirable.
4. The Fremont Hills map will be returned to the
Planning Commission.
5. Under Jack Lind, "clearances" refers to "agency
clearances".
Motion: Powell; Second: Stedman; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the January 19, 1957 meeting
be approved with the above itemized corrections. Carried
voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from the Palo Alto School District
stating they would like to have a letter affirming that the
Planning Commission approves of the selection of their site.
Motion: Bullis; Second: Mellquist; Vote: Passed
,— RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approves the site submitted
by the Palo Alto School District for school purposes.
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2. A letter was read from James Campbell, Planning Consultant,
requesting a remittance of $100. for services rendered some
time ago.
Motion: Bullis; Second: Mellquist; Vote: Passed.
That Mr. James Campbell be paid the sum of $100.
owed to him by the Town of Los Altos Hills. Carried voice vote.
3. A letter was read from the Santa Clara County Flood Control
District stating they would like to meet with the Planning
Commission in their office to go over some maps. Commissioners
Stedman, Powell, Simrell, and Bullis showed interest in going.
February 6, 1957, was set as the date for this meeting, if
it is suitable with the County. Time: 2:00 P.M.
RECORD OF SURVEY MI,PS
Don Clark (subdivision) (54-56) Q%1k�Engineer: McKay & Somps
four parcels.
Motion: Bullis; Second: Simrell; Vote: Passed
That the Planning Commission approves this Record of
Survey map with the Variance on setbacks, and that no
building on property #4 will be within 60' of the carport
on Lot 3. Carried voice vote. Commissioner Powell abstaining.
Cain (51-56) "'j I� iA( b Engineer: McKay & Somps
Motion: Mellquist; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That this map be held over for further study, but
the subdivider be given our general approval of lot design
and the City Engineer shall prescribe the required improvement
on Elena and Taaffe. Carried voice vote. Commissioner Stedman
abstaining.
William Beaver (2-56) Engineer: Don Reinoehl
one building site.
Motion: Mellquist; Second: Stedman; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
Since all the conditions have been met, that this
Record of Survey Map be approved. Carried voice vote.
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R. A. Bowen (60-56) Engineer: Nolte
A sub -committee of the Planning Commission investigated this
parcel, and Commissioner Simrell gave his observations. It
was his recommendation that these lots not be approved.
Motion: Bullis; Second: Simrell; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission rejects this map and
requests that-iJ.V be resubmitted as three sites. Carried
voice vote.
Robert Sherman (56-56) I �� ` Enginee� OR Shier
It was moved by Commissioner Simrell, seconded by Commissioner
Mellquist, that Mr Sherman be requested to show the location
of the existing buildings on the Harold Sherman parcel.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Chairman Sherlock presented a new form to be inserted into
each Record of Survey Map folder. This form is to facilitate
action by the Commissioners by having needed information
readily available.
Copies of the Zoning Ordinance were passed out for further
comments from the Commissioners.
The Planning Commission now consists of three committees:
1. Planning Committee - Sherlock t Mellquist, Bullis
2. Map Committee (night meetings) - Dawson, Tantau
3. Map Committee (daytime meetings) - Simrell, Williams,
Powell, and Stedman.
A Professional Planner has volunteered his services to the
Town of Los Altos Hills to help the Planning Commission complete
its Zoning Ordinance.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
10:00 P.M.
NEXT MEETING:
February 7, 1957, 7:45 P.M., Purissima School. This
will be the regular monthly meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard S. Dawson, Secretary
Planning Commission
January 24, 1957
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