HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1957 (2)PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
REVISED (March 13, 1957) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
of MARCH 7, 1957
The meeting was
called
1to order
7b30 P Mme , ni RTowHha 1.Bullis
26379
on Thursday, March at
West Fremont, Los Altos Hiils.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Chairman Bullis, Commissioners Tantan.,
Powell, t7illiv cs, Sherlock, Steftan.
ABSENT: Commissioners Dawson, Mellquist.
MINUTES: Not read.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
CORRESPONDENCE,
1. A letter was read from Mr. Gardner Bullis,
Town Attorney in reference to Mr. Cain's
property. It was the attorney's opinion that
this is not a Record of Survey but a Sub-
division and should be processed as such.
2. There will be a Workshop with the Board
of Supervisors of Santa Clara County with
the City Planning Commissioners on April
10, 1957, at 7:30 - 10:30 P.M. in the
Supervisors Chambers, Civic Center, First
and Rosa Streets, San Jose. Commissioner
Sherlock will write a letter accepting the
invitation and delegates will attend.
3. The Tri -County Planning Council sent a
copy of the minutes of the November 30, 1956
conference held in San Francisco. The
AW Commissioners will try to attend future
meetings and conferences.
4. A letter was read from Gardner Bullis, City
Attorney addressed to the Mayor of the City
of Los Altos, in reference to the legality
of requiring dedication of a strip of land
for street widening purposes. It was the
opinion of Mr. Bullis that such authority
does exist as 1' as the action is not
arbitrary or capricious.
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5. The following letter from Chairman Richard
\lir Bullis to Mayor Sidney 1-1. Treat was put
in the minutes by unanimous commission action
for reference.
Dear Mr. Treat:
The following are loose ends that should
be cleared up as soon as possible to make
the work of the Planning Commission fair
and equitable to the subdivider and the
Commission:
First
Priori
1. Make�dme t8 to Subdivision Ordinanc .
'rundgMan it iethe ouncil's plan to
transmit its individual members suggestions
to the Planning Commission. After digesting
and resolving we will address our proposed
amendments to the town attorney via you.
Any further changes desired by the council
will be decided by a committee made up
of two "planners" and two Council members.
Until the above is accomplished the
Planning Commission will strive to abide
6. by the present ordinance.
2. Council adopt, en ine ri a cog
for new road and nage cons ruction.
(See memo of Road Commission of 1-30-57
These standards should be drawn by the
Town Engineer and submitted to the
Council as soon as possible for adoption
by resolution. The engineer may wish to
discuss with the Planning and Road
Commission prior to his submission to ycn.
j. Council adopt as an interim resolution
as town standards these non -engineering
regulations such as set backs, lot
design, right of way of public primary
and secondary roads, etc. Later these
may be included in the amended Subdivisior
Ordinance or new zoning ordinance. These
standards were made up and submitted
to the Council quite some time ago. They
do include parts of (2) above. ,
4. Council adopt a Town Road Plan designating
certain roads as primary (such as West
` Fremont and Moody Roads) and designating
�r all others as secondary. This can be
very simple and can be revised after
further study as time goes on-
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5. Fix policy by Council to make certain that
improvements on already approved subdivisions
` o have been or will be carried out as specified.
Further check to see that easements and dedi-
cations, etc., already made are proper as to
legal form and properly recorded.
Secondary Priori
1. Zoning ordinance which is ready for submission
for Council consideration after the above is
resolved:
2. Mester plan which is a simple matter as per
town attorney.
3. Checking improvements on future subdivisions
as (5) above. Will the new Building Inspector
handle?
Concluaioa:
I purposely have not touched on details such as
drainage assessments and already accepted town
road improvement next to or through new subdivisions.
All these loose ends will be solved as they are
details included in the priority items listed above.
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*I I have also omitted mention of the need for a paid
part time planning consultant as I realize the
question is possible too controversial at this time.
Richard Bullis
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Hereafter, the Commission will consider first on
the agenda maps that have been previously discussed
by the Commission and are ready for approval. After,
as time allows, maps presented for preliminary
discussion will be considered.
2. RESOLUTION - Moved by Richard Bullis, seconded by
tart Passed unanimously.
"4W That in the future the provisions of the Town
%I Standards and the Subdivision Ordinance as to
dedications and improvements.to existing public
roads will be automatically required of all
subdividers. Mention will be made in approval
of maps only when exceptions are needed to the
Subdivision Ordinance and Town Standards.
3•. Mrs. Hal Williams was elected the new secretary
of the Planning Commission, due to the resignation
of Commissioner Richard S. Dawson.
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4, Since it will benefit the orderly proceedings of
City business to have copies of County maps of
this area, the Building Inspector was requested to
contact the County to see what is available and
at what cost.
5. Commissioner Thomas Sherlock was appointed the new
Chairman of the Map Study Committee.
6. Hereafter, copies of Planning Commission minutes
will be sent to all Councilmen, and it is hoped
Council minutes will be sent to all Commissioners.
VARIANCES:
1. Robert H. Worcester - Variance (V-1-57)
Existing house was built under County standards -
25' from side yard. New addition will have the
same setback. His request for a variance on
setback has the signed approval of all neighbors.
Motion: Powell; Second: Tantau; Vote: Passed UnanimousIv
RECOMMENDATION:
That this Variance be granted.
2. Don Harris - variance (V-2-57)
This property is located on La Loma Court on the
end of a cul-de-sac. Owner is concerned about
keeping home on solid ground and on a south-east
exposure. Commissioners Simrell, Ffilliams, Stedman
inspected and recommended approval. Mr. Harris
wants a variance setback of 15' on one property
line and 20' on the other because of a very steep
slope. All neighbors are agreeable to the variance
in signed letters.
Motion: Tantau; Second: Sherlock; Vote: Passed Unanimcus'P
Commissioner Powell abstaining as an interested party.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission accept the recommendation of
the sub -committee and grant this Variance.
SUBDIVISIONS:
1. Fremont Land Develo meat _Company A Block G
uUmi son, enter map dated February
u�, 7, 1957• Engineer: Brian.
11 acres on N.W. corner of tract r`1. This was
previously approved as one lot, developers are
now requesting division into 11 building sites.
160 Approval of the Health Department has been received
but there are no letters from the *sire Chief
or the City Engineer.
It was pointed out that Arastradero is situated
within the County and will be brought up to
County Standars by the subdivider.
Notion: Powell; Second: Tantau; Vote: Passed Unanimo,i::i;
RECOMMENDATION:
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hat this map be approved subject to setting up
5' easement along the northerly line of Lots
8,7,5 4,3 and north to the common line between
Lot;2 and 3. This will be an easement and not
deducted from the net acreage. A pathway will be
constructed by the subdivider and rolled as per
the Town Engineer's specifications.
2. -Broadmoor Estates (73-57) Subdivision Tentative
Map dated January 4, 1957. 23 lots. Engineer:
Rheinoehl
The Planning Commission decided to with -hold
action on this map until the Town Engineer can
check with the County Engineer to check the
status of O'Keefe and improvements which may
be required for O'Keefe. This map was also re-
ferred to the City Attorney for clarification
of Town requirements for access to a subdivision
over substandard County road and status of
O'Keefe Lane.
RECORD OF SURVEY.
1. R.O. Ilood (36-56) Record of Survey dated June, 1956.
P acres. Engineer: Nolte.
Note was taken that this map does not show location
of existing structures on surrounding lots.
W Notion: Tantau; Second: Sherlock; Vote: Passed
Unanimously
RECOMMENDATION:
That this record of survey for 2 building sites
be approved as submitted taking note that the
Health Department has not given their approval
until adequate water supply is available. Also,
no other agencies have given their approval.
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f 2. Don Clark (54-56) Record of Survey dated June, 1956•
!F 4766 7 nng sites. Engineer: MexzQ a. Somps.
PIo*ion: Sherlock; Second: Tantau; Vote: Passes Unan9.mo o`
RECOMMEENDATION: �-I,.
This division will be considered as a subdivision
and all requirements met therefor. This Record
of Survey map is approved for 4 lots subject to
the dedication as outlined by the Town Engineer.
Peripheral roads will be brought to Town Standards
to specifications of Town Engineer. Rote was
teken of opinion of Town Attorney regarding questi%u
of dedication raised by the attorney for Mr. Clsrx.
Copy of letter attached to file.
3. Louis Cin (51-56) Record of Survey dated Januai7
T9 -,-T957- Division of one lot into 4 more along
Elena, this being a division of one of the lots
previously approved for Don Clark (54-56) Engineer:
McKay & Somps.
Motion: Stedman; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed Unanimniis17
E RECOPMENDATION;
` That this Record of Survey be approved.
4. Oscar J. Clarholm (69-57) Record of Survey dated
Abe nuary,-%'557`—Engineer: McMillen & McMillen.
2 building sites.
Lot §2 is substandard in width (100')
Access - substandard easement (16')
Adjacent owner not listed.
This map was returned to the Town Engineer for
further check as to actual recording of this
property in San Jose to determine if this parcel
was recorded as one or two sites at the time of
incorporation.
5, J. I. Sanders (71-57) Record of Survey for 2
5uiTaiEF -ser dated February, 1957• Engineer:
L.G. Baker
Existing residence is only 17' from the lot line.
Lots 1 & 2 are slightly substandard.
Motion: Stedman;. Second: Williams; Vote: Passed
Unanimously
6V RECOMMODATIOR:
That provision thatnew ethetive building onbe aLotoved -,"* be1th 60'the
from the present building on Lot A. Subject to
all agency clearances.
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6. LLlo��B Garen
(73-57) Record of Survey for 2 lots
da ed arM ch 6, 1957. 2.53 acres on E1 Monte and the
end of La Loma. Engineer: Mark Thomas
Motion: Sherlock; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
Unanimously
RECOMMENDATION:
This map approved for two lots subset to widening
of E1 Monte by developer and bringing to Town
Standards. Final map must be in the proper form.
7. R.A. Howe (62-56) Record of Survey dated September,
M, .
Iacres, 2. building sites. Engineer: Nolte
This is an irregular piece of property and Mr.
Bowen wants to divide it into two building sites.
Motion: Sherlock; Second: Powell; Vote: Passed
Unanimously
RECOMMENDATION:
Move the approval of this map. The road is to be
private.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS of various problems of citizens
planning future submission to Commiss'_nr.
1. Mrs. Hyman
b' -acres.
Mrs. Hyman will have to return to the Planning
Commission with a record of survey showing the
lot division in order to get a permit to move a
small house. There are presently two houses on this
6 acres.
2. C.D. McDonald Engineer: Reinoehl
This division of 3 lots was referred to a map
study committee.
3. L.C. Lonason
The tentative map was discussed as to the question
on road width and improvements meeting our Ordinance
requirements.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Hal Williams Secretary
1957
NEXT MEETING: Saturday, March 23,1957ch , 9:30 A.M.
Town Hall, 26379 'jest Fremont, Los Altos Hills.
MEETINGS NEXT MONTH: Thursday, April 4, 1957, 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, April 201 1957, 9:30 A.M.
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