HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/1957PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTO:, HLLLS
MINUTM OF EBGULAR KE:'TING
October 3, 1957
The meetsng was oelled to order at 7:50 r, M. Thursday October 3,
1957, by Chairmen Dawson, at the Town Hall, 2�i379 West hemont, Los
Altos Hills:
ROLL CALL: FRESENT: Chairman Dawson, Sherlock, Spain, Stedman,
Williams
ABSENT: Bullis, Mellquist,.Tantau
MINUTES: September 21,
Commissioner Sherlock stated, in reference to the recommend-
ation by the Planning Commission of the Edson Record of Sur-
vey, that the Planning Commission does not have authority to
determine fees or set time of payment of fees.
Councilman Hoefler was nresent and agreed that the Town has
ordinances covering the payment of fees.
ACTION:
That the minutes of September 216 1957 be approved with a
note included in the W. A. Edson Record of Survey stating
that the Planning Commission does not have power to do*
tormine fees or set the time fees are to be paid, as this
is covered by City Ordinances.
MOTIONS Spain; SECOND: Stedman; VOTE: Passed Unanimously
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Tri�Cou' 97/ Council - Minutes of Cuarterly Dinner Meeting,
The minutes of this meeting will be filed.
2. County Bound ar7 Commigoion - Notice of proposed annexation.
The proposed annexation`to the City of Mountain View is designated
as "San Antonio A".
Referred to the City Cduncil.
3. City of Eq
I A os - Notice of proposed annexation.
%W The proposed annexation to the City of Los Altos is designated as
"Fremont -Truman #311.
Referred to the City Council.
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4. The City of Igo Altos - Notice of proposed annexation.
The proposed annexation to the City of los Altos is designated as
"Magdalena h2".
The proposed annexation contains twenty-two (22) parcels, with the
signatures of nine (9) property owners on the petition.
Commissioner Spain suggested that the Town of Los Altos Hills and
the City of Los Altos meet with the County of Santa Clara in order
to develop a course of action to avoid "spotty" annexation of prop-
erties lying within the County area between the City of Los Altos
and the Town of Los Altos Hills.
Commissioner Spain was asked by Chairman Dawson to draft a letter
to this effect to the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Variances
a) C. J. Clark (V-15-57) Reduction of Sideyard to 201.
RECOMMENDATION:
`r That the Planning Commission approve the variance of C. J. Clark
(V-15-57) for reduction of sideyard to 201.
MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Sherlock
VOTE: AYES: Sherlock, Williams
NOES: Chairman Dawson, Spain, Stedman
ACTION: Variance denied.
2. Records of Survey
a) E. C. Cooley (94-57) 1 lot. Engr. Wolff. First appearance.
Commissioner Stedman,•reported as Chairman of Map Committee,
that the Fire Chief had approved this Record of Survey.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Record of Survey
of E. C. Cooley (94-57) 1 lot for plaing purposes, sub-
ject to receipt of the unqualinnfied approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Spain; SECOND:. Stedman; Vote: Passed Unanimously
3. Subdivisions
a) Hugh L. Monahan (59-56) 7 lots. Engr. Nolte.
Commissioner Stedman, as Chairman of the Map Committee, reported
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that the Fire District reported that the present water supply is
inadequate, and the access roadways are unsatisfactory for fire
protection.
Recommendation of the Nap Committee: That the subdivision maps
of Hugh L. Monahan (59-57) 7 lets, be sent to the County for its
decision regarding the Colvin property, which abutte the Monahan
property on the South and situated in the County.
Mrr, wonahan and Mr. Floyd, engineer, appeared.
b) Kammer Gardens (93-57) 7 lots. Engr. Nolte.
Mr. Floyd appeared to represent the owner.
Commissioner Stedman reported the recommendation of the Map
Committee: That the owner of Summer Gardens (93-57) 7 lots, re-
deLga the cul-de-sac to extend it and give access and service to
the lot presently shown on the map "as not apart of this sub-
division'. Access to Elena to be from the cul-de-sac only.
c) Martha Werle (92-57) 7 lots. Engr. McKay & Somps.
Mr. Ray Hoefler represented Mrs. Werle.
Commissioner Stedman reported that it is the opinion of the Map
Committee that this is an 8-10t subdivision rather than a 7 -lot
subdivision.
The Planning Commission will meet and study the map further and
will schedule it on the agenda for the meeting of Saturday, Oct-
ober 19, 1957.
d) Fremont Hills i2 (91-57) 54 lots. Engr. L. G. Brian
Mr. Price and Mr. Riley represented Fremont Hills.
It was the opinion of the planning Commission that the road access
is inadequate for fire protection and that the water supply is
questionable.
Mr. Riley stated that the Purissima Water District will provide
service to this area.
The Commission will make further study of this subdivision, and
will consider it again at its next meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 P. M.
NEXT MEETING: To Thursday, October 10, 1957, 7:30 P. M., Town
Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Alto$ Hills, for a
special study session to consider recent changes
in legislation.
Respectfully submitted,
,9838T .yWILL ,
JIM