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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1959PLANNING COTIMISSION T014N OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 4 February 5b, 1959 The meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Chairman Oscar B. Holm Thursday, February 50. 1959 at 7:45 r. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissi-ners Case, Dawson, Mellquist, Spain, Tantau, Williams, Chairman Holm. Comissioner Kendall arrived at 7:55 P. M. ABSENT: Commissioner Hayes MINUTES: January 24b, 1959. ACTION: Adopt minutes of January 24b, 1959 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS. 1. McCandless & Jett - Copy of letter to the City Council, dated February 2, 1957-, reported the general status of improvements for Fremont Hills Unit No. 1, relative to consideration for acceptance by the Town. Conditions of acceptance were listed. Deferred to Old Business. 2. He V. Seward - Letter, dated February 5, 1959, requested the anniFl ng C�ommission to stipulate future road requirements on Central Avenue with reference to Land Division of Mary Francis Gould. Deferred to Old Business. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Elsction of Officers: The following slate of Officers was presented by Commissioner Williams: Commissioner Proctor Mellquist, Chairman Commissioner Richard S. Dawson, Vice -Chairman Commissioner Arthur F. Case, Secretary Commissioner Dawson nominated Commissioner Williams as Secretary. Nomination was declined by Commissioner Williams. ACTION: That Commissioner Proctor Mellquist serve as Chairman; Commis- sioner Richard S. Dawson serve as Vice -Chairman; and Commission- er Arthur F. Case serve as Secretary; the term to be six months respectively. -2 - Election of Officers cont'd. Commisdioner'.Mellquist stated':t at prior to abceptdmg the:nonimation ` he would suggest that meetings be conducted on a *:ore formal basis W in an attempt to expedite tiae.' The question was moved. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Passed unanimously Commissioner Mellquist's suggestion was agreeable to the members of the Commission. Chairman Mellquist took the Chair. The following Committees were appointed by Chairman Mellquist: Map Committee: Commissioner Spain, Chairman, Commissioners Case, Holm, Tantau, Kendall, and Williams. Planning Committ e: Commissioner Hayes, Chairman, Commissioners Dawson, Mellquist. Mr. ITestor Barrett, Consultant, and Mayor John M. Fowle will also be members of the Committee. 2. Acceptance of Fremont Bills Unit #1. Following discussion of paths and drainage problems, the suggest- ion was made that the Map Committee meet with Councilman Sherlock and make an on site inspection giving special attention to the problems discussed, and report at the meeting of February 21, 1959. 3. Gould M Francis - Land Division, waiving provisions of Subdi- vis� n rdi0 'nance. Deferred from Communications. Mr. Seward was informed that the Planning Commission had received no communication from the Council referring this matter back to them, and therefore could take no action on his request. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Los Altos Town and Country Realty - Application for Additional Directional Signs. Letter, Dated January 30M from Mr. Ray Hoefler, requested permis- sion to install directional signs at these locations: Arastradero & Fremont, Arastradero & Furissima, Purissima & Marian, Marian & Elena, Elena at Taaffe, and Elena & Furissima. Mr. Robert Ewart, of the Los .11tos Rown and Country Realty Co., was present and explained that the signs are needed to direct people to the Valle Vista Subdivision. The signs are not to be used to advertise sale of the property. That the request for directional signs be approved for the Los Altos Town and Country Realty Co, subject to the con- dition that the City Clerk approve the exact location of each of the signs.. -3 - Poe Altos Town and Country Realty Co. cont'd. MOTION: Spain; SrCr)ND: Tantau; VOTE: AYES: Case, Holm, I:endall, Srain, Williams, Tantau NOES: Dawson, Chairman T'ellquist ABSENT: Hayes DIVISIONS OF LAND: 1. Schmidt & Short (135-59) 5 lots. Engr. Riley. Present were Mr. Paul Myers, Jr., attorney representing Schmidt and Short and hr. Colin Peters, attorney representing Mr. William D. Geer, adjoining property owners of the Hyman -King property. The minutes of January 2414 were read relative to the preliminary discussion of the Schmidt & Short and Geer properties. Chairman Mellquist further explained the problem of access to the Geer property, in the event that Mr. Geer wishes to subdivide. Mr. Myers explained that an offer had been submitted to Mr. Geer and had be rejected. Mr. Peters explained the reasons why the offer was not acceptable. The Chairman exulained that the Town could not approve a division of land, landlooking another parcel. In the event than an agree- ment is not reached between Schmidt and Short and Mr. Geer, the Town could require that a public road be built, abutting the strip of land (15' easement to Geer property). He further stated that that it would very desirable for the parties concerned work an agrangement. Following the discussion, the following recommendation was made. RECOMMENDATION: That the tentative map of Schmidt and Short (135-59) 5 lots be referred to the Map Committee. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Holm; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Merideth r. J. & Ruth (134-59) 3 lots. Engr. Riley. Mrs. Merideth and Mr. Riley, Engineer, were present. Following discussion of whether or not recommendation should be given prior to answer from Highway Department is received relative to location of the Freeway, Mrs. Merideth requested that the map be considered, due to time limit regarding possible sale of two lots. The Mayor stated that he had talked to the prospective buyer of the two lots tabs sold,and that the buyer is aware of the prpposed freeway and still wishes topurchase the property. After determination was made that the map had not been studied by the Map Committee, the following recommendation was made. -4- P. J. and Ruth Merideth cont'd. RECOYT ENDi.TIO.-: That the tentative map of P. J. and Ruth Merideth (135-59) 3 lots be referred to the Map Committee. MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: ;.YES: pain, ^_antau, Case NOES: Dawson, Kendall, 3olm, `iilliams, Chairman Mellquist ABSENT: Hayes TP MOTION ,IAS LOST. The following conditions of approval were discussed: Dedications as indicated on the map and joint access of lots 1 and 2. RECOMME71)LTION: That the tentative map of P. J. and Ruth Merideth (135-59) 3 lots be referred to the Map Committee. MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: 'pain; VOTE: AYES: Spain, Tantau, Case, Holm, Mellquist, Tantau NOES: Dawson, Kendall, slilliams _BSET7T: Hayes No further action was taken. 3. Minetor, Mary (135-59) 2 lots. Engr. Riley. Mrs. Minetor and Mr. Riley were present. letter, dated January 3G, 1959, from Mr. Riley was read requesting approval of a conditional exception to the Subdivision Ordinance. It was noted that the gross acreage of the two lots is exactly two acres from tho center line of the road. Suggestion was made that the Engineer indicate the net acreage of each lot. RECOSENDATIJN: That the tentative map of Pse. Mary Minetor (135-59) 2 lots be returned to the Map Committee. MOTION; Dawson; :SECOND: Kendall; VOTE: lassed unanimously 4. Davison Gladys ,-2 lots. - Request for 7aiver of Provisions of rdinanc3. Nolte. PSrs. Davison and Mr. Tom 7loyd, Engineer, were present. Letter, dated January 29m, was read requesting waiver of provisions of subdivision Ordinance in the consideration of proposed division of land on Elena Avenue into two parcels, 5.5 acres and 4.5 acres. Mrs. Davison explained what she wished to sell the property, and had been advised. by realtors that sale could be effected more easily if the property were divided. She stated that she does M Davison cont'd. wish to make improvements. 6 RB'COMS.ND 1TION: That the map of Cladys Davison, 2 lots, be approved conditional to the indication of ten (10) foot dedication on Elena Avenue. MOTION: Dawson; SECOYD: Tantau; AYEND=TT: Spain; S:CCOND: Tantau; Noting non -establishment of building sites is applicable in this case. VOTE:(lmendment) Passed unanimously (Motion) Tassed unanimously PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: 1. tdhitcomb, Gladys A. and L"acDonald. Charles -4 lots. Engr. Riley Mr. °.'hitcomb and Mr. MacDonald were rresent. Problem of access was discussed, r:ap (C-9), dated January 1959 showed plan for serving lots 3 and 4 from an easement from the Mandoli cul-de-sac and access to lots 1 and 2 from a turnaround off "_rastradero 3d. Existing driveway serving lots 1 and 3 would be abandoned. 'although it was noted that the Final Man of the Yandoli subdivision has not been aprroved, the preferred access to lots 3 and 4 would be from the Mandoli cul-de-sac. It was suggested that the following problems be considered. 1. Lots -2 and ,;4 are substandard in dimension. 2. Twenty-eight (28) foot driveway serve lots 1 and 2. 3. Dedication of fifty (50) feet from centerline of Arastradero Rd. 4. If entrance can not be effected from landoli Drive, this should be three -lot subdivision rather than four -lot. 2. Cochran, A. H. - 3 lots. Engr. Jones, Thenn L Associates. S'r. and Mrs. Cochran were present, Map ;`1153, dated Sertember 1957 showed a division of property, loc- ated off Fage Mill Rd., into two parcels (A and B), Parcel A is to be subdivided into 4 lots and Parcel B into 3 lots. At this time, only Parcel B is to considered. Relative to access for lots in Parcel A, the suggestion was made that the engineer show plan for access in case of future subdivi- sion. Other problems noted were: Lots '2 and k3 (Parcel B) are substandard in dimension; there are only two good building sites in Parcel B. Suggestion was made that the ^lood Control District be contacted relative requirements regarding the creek. Cochran cont'd. 1. Foothill Junior Collef,.e & Traffic _Circulation_ on -'1 P"onte - Meet- ing to be lie ideoruary at 8 I.. at the lo-U—iI-all. The Flanning Commission is invited to attend. 2. Zoning Ordinance - Study Session to be held Saturday, February 14y at :30 C. M. at the Town Hall. 'm expression of thanks was made to the past Chairman, Commissioner Holm for his work. MEETING pDJ')URN--,D: 10:15 I. M. NEbT R3GUTAR I1-73TING: Saturday, February 21st, 1959 at 8:30 .'.. M- at the Town Hall, 26379 :est Fremont, Los j.ltos Hills. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR F. C'ISE Secretary Planning Commission jlm 2-12-59 Due to the anticirated in the traffic Pattern on Iage :Till Road, suggestion was made that there be no access -from the road. 1. Foothill Junior Collef,.e & Traffic _Circulation_ on -'1 P"onte - Meet- ing to be lie ideoruary at 8 I.. at the lo-U—iI-all. The Flanning Commission is invited to attend. 2. Zoning Ordinance - Study Session to be held Saturday, February 14y at :30 C. M. at the Town Hall. 'm expression of thanks was made to the past Chairman, Commissioner Holm for his work. MEETING pDJ')URN--,D: 10:15 I. M. NEbT R3GUTAR I1-73TING: Saturday, February 21st, 1959 at 8:30 .'.. M- at the Town Hall, 26379 :est Fremont, Los j.ltos Hills. Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR F. C'ISE Secretary Planning Commission jlm 2-12-59