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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
February 7, 1957
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner James H. Stedman
at 7:45 P.M., February 7, 1957, at the Purissima School.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners James Stedman, William Powell,
William Simrell, Jr., Richard S. Bullis,
Richard S. Dawson, Thomas Sherlock, Proctor
Mellquist, Mrs. Hal Williams, Hart Tantau
ABSENT: None.
4r MINUTES: Approved as read and posted. Carried voice vote.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter from the Road Commission was read by the City
Engineer, Charles S. McCandless. This memorandum was a
criticism of the road standards presently in effect in
the Town of Los Altos Hills and requested that the Town
return to County standards. Numerous problems were
` delineated and solutions suggested to same. The memo
was signed by Don Hibner, Commissioner, Rex Gardener,
Ernest Brittain, W. K. Hannabal, all members of the
Los Altos Hills Road Commission.
Motion: Mellquist; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
That the Planning Committee of the Planning Commission
meet with the Los Altos Hills Road Commission Committee
in discussion of Town Standards. This meeting is to be
held before the next Planning Commission meeting, and
will report to same. This committee will be appointed.
Carried voice vote.
4b AGENDA:
Variance — Mrs. Blodgett
Mrs. Blodgett came before the Planning Commission for
approval of the parking area for her day—care center.
Motion: Bullis; Second: Williams; Vote: Passed
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the request of Mrs. Blodgett for approval of the
Planning Commission as to parking be returned to the.
engineer for more accurate definition of.the road We
will request adequate parking spaces delineated £or
twenty vehicles and that we have a letter from the Fire
Chief to accompany the new map, getting the Fire Chief's
approval for safe access to the school. Carried voice vote.
APPROVAL OF MAP83
Nathan Boartz (44-56) Engineer: Pearson
2.14 acres T2 lots
Motion: Bullis; Second: Mellquist; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That the tentative map of Nathan Boartz be approved
as submitted. Carried voice vote.
John Fowls (13-56) Engineer: Nolte
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—t—building sites.
Motion: Dawson; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That this map be approved as presented for five building
sites subject to developing an approved corner at West
Fremont and Conception, developed by joint conference
between the engineers, Mr. Brian and Mr. Nolte and an
agreement for mutual development. This is to be approved
by the Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Stedman, Dawson, Sherlock,
Mellquist, Williams, Powell, Tantau
ABSTAIN: None.
NOES: Commissioners Bullis, Simrell
Reason for Commissioner Bullis voting no:
1. "We have not pinpointed a pathway adjoining
Conception to join in with a pathway to tie
in with Fremont #1.
2. I feel that we should develop our road standards
and I think we are at the point that we might
have new standards that may apply to the subdivision
without being a hardship to Mr. Fowls because of them".
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Hu Monohan (59-56) �7�
4 lots
Motion: Stedman; Second: Williams; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That we approve the tentative map showing four parcels
and subject to the dedication of a 30' road from the
existing center -line of E1 Monte Avenue. Carried by the
following vote:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Sherlock, Stedman, Tantau,
Bullis, Simrell, Powell.
ABSTAIN: None.
NOES: Dawson
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ABSENT: Mellquist
Robert Sherman (56-56) Engineer: Shier
1 lot
Motion: Powell; Second: Bullis; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission accept Mr. Sherman's map.
Carried voice vote.
Mr. Preston C. Burchard
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This was the first time Mr. Burchard appeared before
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the Planning Commission, requesting a variance on the
setback for his residence.
Motion: Stedman; Second: Dawson; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That this variance be accepted. Carried voice vote,
"no"
with Commissioner Bullis voting for the following
reason:
1. "I believe that we should consider only subjects
that are on the agenda.
2. Fees should be collected and shown prior to anything
being on the agenda.
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3. All contiguous property owners should sign a
variance approval".
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Since it was getting so late, the following motion was
presented:
Motion: Dawson; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
RECOMMENDATION:
That since it is so late, the Planning Commission shall
set up another meeting at the earliest possible time to
consider the applicants who are present. We shall consider,
therefore, the other matter on the agenda. Carried by the
following vote:
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Sherlock, Stedman, Dawson,
Tantau, Bullis
ABSTAIN: Commissioners Simrell, Powell, Williams
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Mellquist
Reason for Commissioner Powell abstaining:
1. "I feel that wherever possible we should try to
handle maps that have been in abeyance for some time".
Zoning Ordinance
There. -was a discussion by the Planning Commission of the
Zoning Ordinance, and suggestions were offered by the
City Planner who was in attendance. It was decided to
have a sub -committee meet with the City Attorney and the
City Planner to work out minor revisions.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
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11:30 P.M.
NEXT MEETING:
February 16, 1957, 9:00 A.M., Purissima School.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard S. Dawson, Secretary
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February 7, 1957