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PLAPTNING COPSMIS`TON
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 1957
The meeting was celled to order at 9:30 A.M. on June
15, 1957, by Chairman, Richard S. Bullis, at the Town
Hall, 26379 West Fremout, los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Bullis, Commissioners
Dawson, Williams, Powell, Sherlock,
Spain.
ABSENT: Commissioner Tantau.
MINUTES: June 1, 1957.
Minutes stand approved.
6W 1. Reply from Town of Los Altos Hills to
Committee on Conservation, Planning, and
Prublic Works, te: 'Assembly Concurrent
Refs solution Rio. 184. This statement outlined
Los Altos Hills' opinion about the location
of the Freeway, and requested that the
Committee table this resolution. Copy of
statement filed for reference.
2. County of Santa Clara, Planning Department
June 4, 19Ti%-Rei 7—Establish an organiza-
tion capable of coordinated area -wide
planning. Mr. Karl Balser, County Planning
Director, is temporary secretary for the
formation of this organization. Chairman
of Planning Commission has been requested
to attend meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 1957,
at 7:30 P.M., Hearing Room of the County
Office Building, First and Rosa Streets,
San Jose.
3. Report from Santa Clara Count - Number of
eR siden£ial M=visions�ded in County
During Month of May. Total: 484 lots;
average lot size = 9,972.5 sq. feet; number
of gross acres = 181.1. Report filed for
reference.
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4. John M. Fogle - June 12, 1957- Re: Conception
,`„ an Fremont Zorner. Copy of letter sent to
Town EnZi-her. Where is a pose'-oility that
the Towm sa:v wsh to acquire w1ditional land to
improve this corner, enr- Mr. P+ovule wished to
bring the matter to the a'.tenticn of the Town
Engineer to hasten such acquisition proceedings
if deemed advisable,
5. Harr• J. Goetz - June 71 1957. Copy of letter
sent to T+own i.ngineer re: Possible Rerouting of
South EPI Monte. A°L. Goett submitted a map
sbcwing a proposed rerouting of this road.
Letter referred to Planning Committee for study.
6. Pacific Gas and Electric CompanZ, - June 6, 1957.
ffe �rdinaace35-ubSicision Ordinance.
Signed: L.J. Brundige, Division Manager. Suggested
additions to said Ordinance to provide rights
for installation of gas and electric facilities.
Filed for reference.
7, Tri-Coun+.4 Pl ninR Council. Minutes of meeting
field AprMi 2E�1�;>i. Altoe Hills has been
invited to join this organization for one year
with free membership.
Lr S. Mavor Sidneg W. Treat - May 15. 1957- Memorandum
regarding procedure in approval or rejection of
land divisions. Filed for reference.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Expiration of Term of Chairman Richard Bullis.
Commissioner Richard S. Dawson will become the
new chairman of the Planning Commission commencing
the first of Julyuntil the end of September.
Commissioner Bullis will remain on Commission
until expiration of term.
2. Committee - Stuff Possibilityof Part -Time
annina Cen�sulta_n .
Committee appointed to consist of Commissioners
Dawson, Spain, Sherlock.
3. Planning Commission Procedure.
Hereafternotification will be sent to all
re, son the amhwsineas
willnotcommence until30 minutes afterthe
official beginning of the meeting.
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2. Ra nar Johnson (84-57) 2 lots. Tentative Map dated
June, -1 S5%..- Engineer: George Nolte.
`r Mr. Johnson and his brother-in-law, Mr. Vucinich
own this property jointly. Both in 'attendance at
meeting.
Tentative Map referred to Planning Committee for
study of access and fire protection. Letters will
not be sent to agencies until Planning Committee
brings this map back to the Commission. Mr. Johnson
may obtain a building permit to begin construction
of one residence.
SUBDIVISIONS:
1. Elena Hills (74-57) 8 lots. Tentative map dated
Ascii, 11}Tj%. Engineer: Marvin Wolff.
Approved at Planning Commission meeting of April
24, 1957, with non -access to Elena for Lot #7.
Revisions called for in meeting of April 24th were
found to be included in a satisfactory manner.
Map stands approved for planning purposes. Copies
of new maps will be forwarded to interested agencies.
2. Don Clark (79-57) 8 lots. Tentative Map dated May,
M7. Engineer: McKay & Somps.
4W Motion: Powell; Second: Spain; Vote: Passed Unanimously
RECOMMENDATION:
Tentative map dated May, 1957, for Don Clark be
approved for planning purposes and when all other
agency letters of approval received and requirements
of Town Engineer have been met, map be referred to
City Council for final action.
3. Stonebrook (James Claitor) 17 lots. Tentative map
dated June 3, 1957. Engineer: Nolte.
Map referred to Map Committee for thorough study.
Non -access to Stonebrook for all lots, specifically
lot #9.
4. El Monte Heiahts (86-57) 49 lots. Tentative map
Tatee ay 25, IT57. (Cornish & Carey) Engineer: Nolte.
Represented by C.J. Keenan, one of the owners.
Motion: Dawson; Second: Williams; Vote: Passed Unanimously
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RECOMMENDATION:
' That this map be referred to TTap Committee for
further study and specific recommendation. That the
Committee carefully examine the question of access
roads to the subdivision and to study the problems
of connecting Josephs Avenue with O'Keefe Avenue.
The drainage from Adobe Creek should be ascertained.
Access of roads fronting on O'Keefe should be care-
fully examined. Joint examination of this map should
be made with the Town Engineer.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION:
1. Purissima Hills - Tract #997.
Letter from McKay & Somps, June 14, 1957, stated
this subdivision was recorded prior to incorporation
of the Town and requests building permits for lots
1 and 8.
The Planning Commission requests the owner to apply
for a variance to obtain building permits since the
County meant to approve these two lots for building
purposes in 1954.
2. Request from Fremont Hills to build a shrine on West
Frmont. Referred to Planning Committee.
3. Dick Borello property, located on Elizabeth & Moody
RNs lots. Engineer: McKay & Somps.
Discussion of road icprovements. Planning Commission
recommends that the engineer design and submit a
record of survey.
STUDY SESSION:
June 19, 1957, 7:30 P.M., Town Hall, 26379 West
Fremont, Los Altos Hills.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, July 2, 1957, Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont.
This meeting scheduled in place of regular meeting
which falls on July 4, 1957, a holiday.
MEETING ADJOURNED:
1:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. AL WILLIAMS
Nettcrary
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