HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/1957PLANNING CONMISSION
T014N OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
December 21, 1957
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dawson at 8:45 A. M.,
Saturday, December 21st, 1957 at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont,
Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL- PRESENT: Chairman Dawson, Commissioners Holm, Mellquist,
Spain, Stedman, Tantau, Williams
ABSENT: Sherlock
MINUTES: December 50, 1957.
Corrections: Mr. Mellquist was present; his name was inad-
vertently left out.
Page #4, John H. Junor: add: Motion: Spain;
Second: Sherlock; Vote: Passed unanimously
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of December 5a, 1957 as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Nestor Barrett - Letter showing breakdown of time spent as Plan-
nTRgConsultant.
It has been suggested by Nestor Barrett that a statement of in-
tent or policy should be formulated by the Planning Commission
which can filed in working on the Master Plan.
It was agreed that the Planning Commission secure five aerial maps
showing roads and topography of the area. These maps are avail-
able for about $10.00 each.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. E. C. Coole - Exemption from provisions of Ordinance #19 on
b+ acre division.
Mr. Cooley's son appeared and stated his father's request that
this matter be deferred to the meeting of January 182, 1958.
NEW BUSINESS.
1. Variance-
George.R. Kirkpatrick (V-21-57).
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` Mr. George R. Kirkpatrick and Mrs.
present.
Reduction in rear yardsetback
George B. Kirkpatrick were
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It was agreed to withhold action, pending an 'on site' inspection
of the property by the Map Camm:ttee, The Committee will report
at the meeting on January 9a, 1958:
Commissioner Holm was appointed to the Map Committee.
2. Subdivisions:
a) Edwin P: Garth - (95-57) 6 lots. Engr. Brian.
Mr. Riley was present.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the subdivision map
of E. P. Garth (95-57) 6 lots for planning purposes with
the following conditions:
1. That the cul-de-sac be made a 40' dedicated right-of-
way, to Town Standards.
2. That the parcel within Baumer lot be included in Lot 8.
3. That the subdivision lots 8, 9, and 10 have non access
on Page Mill Road.
It is to be noted: That the Planning Commission approved
this subdivision knowing that there are five (5) sub-
standard lots (four (4) in linear dimensions and one (1)
in area). The Planning Commission approved this subdivi-
sion because it was laid out prior to incorporation.
MOTION: Mellquist; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Passed unanimously
b) Summer Gardens - (93-57) 8. lots. Engr. Nolte.
Mr. Mastic was present.
Letter from the Health Department, giving tentative approval,
was read.
Approval of the Flood Control Department is necessary.
c) E1 Monte Heights (86-57) 48 lots. Engr. Nolte.
Mr. Mastin and Mr. Keenan were present.
It was agreed that new maps should be presented, showing the
drainage requirements adjacent to O'Keefe Lane as specified
by the City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the subdivision of
`r El Monte Heights (86-57) 48 lots for planning purposes
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L with the following five conditions:
~ 1. Develope upper road (O'Keefe and Josephs) to 18' mini-
mum standard or develops '/z road to full Town Standards.
2. Indicate water course along O'Keefe. Give a sectional
view.
3. Change street names.
4. Serve lots #20 and #21 by private driveways and e-
liminate Creek Court.
5. Serve lots :12, 13, 14, and 15 by a public cul-de-sac.
MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Stedman; VOTE: Passed unanimously
3. Chairmanship of Planning Commission.
The term of office of the Chairman and the order of succession
was discussed.
It was agreed that a four month term for the chairman is best,
and that a vice chairman should be appointed at the same time.
The vice chairman will be the next chairman whenever possible.
REDOMMENDATION:
That the chairman be appointed for four (4) months and that
the vice chairman be appointed to serve for the same period.
MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: M.ellquist; VOTE: Passed unanimously
RECOMMENDATION:
That Commissioner 'Williams be Chairman of the Planning Com-
mission and Commissioner Spain be Vice Chairman and Secretary,
beginning February 1st, 1958 and serve four (4) months.
MOTION: Mellquist; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Passed Unanimously
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11 A. M.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, 7:30 P. M., January 91b, 1958 at the Town Hall,
26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills
Respectfully submitted,
MRS, HAL WILLIAMS
Secretary
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