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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1959PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING April 18, 1959 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Chairman Proctor Mellquist Saturday, April 18, 1959 at 8:40 A. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners %endell Spain, Williams, Chair- man Mellquist, Hayes 6rrived 8:45 A. M.) ABSENT: Commissioners Dawson, Case, Tantau MINUTES: April 2nd, 1959. Reference was made to the conditions listed in the recom- mendation of the Blue Hills subdivision, and the suggest- ion was made that Item #9 on the Check List "Other Condi- tions" be specifically noted in the recommendation as it appears in the Minutes. ACTION: Adopt minutes of April'2, 1959 as submitted. April 4m, 1959. ACTION: Adopt minutes of April 4th, 1959 as submitted. None 1. General Plan - Chairman Mellquist announced that the Public Hear- nFT-M ursday, April 16, 1959 was not legal, due to the lack of sufficient publication and notice prior to the hearing as re- quired under the provisions of the Government Code of California. The following resolution was made setting the time and date of the first of two public hearings to be held: BE IT RESOLVED: That the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills hold, in the Town Hall of Los Altos Hills, on Saturday, May 2nd, 1959 at 9:00 A. M., a Public Hearing on the General Plan of Los Altos Hills; and that the Town Clerk be direct- ed to make proper Public Notice and Publication of this hearing as required by law. 4-22-59 -2- General Plan Cont'd. MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Williams; ROLL CALL: AYES: Hayes, Kendall, Spain, Williams, Chairman Mellquist ` NOES: None ABSENT: Case, Dawson, Tantau 2. Zoning Ordinance - The Chairman stated that Mr. Nestor Barrett, Planning Consultant, had suggested that the adoption of the Zon- ing Ordinance be deferred until the General Plan of the Town has be adopted. The proposed change of wording of Section VII, Subsection 7:70 in the Zoning Ordinance, as proposed by Commissioner Spain, was read and discussed. Commissioner Spain suggested that his wording be modified by draft submitted by Mr. Barrett. RECOMMENDATION: That the proposed draft, amending Section VII, Subsection 7:70 of the Zoning Ordinance as proposed by Commissioner Spain and modified by Nestor Barrett, be accepted. Representatives from the Pacific Telephone Company and the Facifi�c Gas & Electric Company, Mr. Richard Alves and Gr, dames Gard, were present and were agreeable to the aneddea wording. VOTE: Passed unanimously The Chairman stated that Mr. Barrett had suggested that the Zon- ing Ordinance be reviewed, relative to wording and clarification of language. RECOMMENDATION: That action on the Zoning Ordinance be tabled pending ap- proval of the General Plan, and that a detailed concurrent review of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance be made by the City Attorney and the Planning Consultant. MOTION: Spain: SECOND: Hayes; VOTE: Passed unanimously OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Variances: Pappea. R. L. (V-42-59) - Request for Reduction of Setback Require- mea s o Ccrner o to 55'• AW The Map Committee Chairman reported that an on site inspection had been made and that the Map Committee recommended approval, sub- ject to having the driveway off Alejandro rather than off St. Francis Drive. -3 - Pappas Cont'd. Mr. Pappas stated that the driveway could be changed to meet this requirement, and he explained his reasons for requesting this t variance, stating that he wished to maintain the orchard and did �/ not wish to disturb the contour of the land. RECOMMENDATION: That the variance of R. L. Pappas (V-32-59) be approved. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Kendall; Mr. Norman Bergrun was present and stated that he objected to the setback to 55', stating that his lot, adjaeent to the Pappas property, is much lower. He stated, and had indicated on the ap- plication of Mr. Pappas, that he would go along with a 10' var- iance. Following further discussion, the Chairman suggested that other members of the Commission make an on site inspection, and that the matter be placed on the Agenda of May 2, 1959 as the last item. Mr. Pappas stated that he would be unable to attend this meeting, but requested that action be taken in his absence. Previous Motion and Second were withdrawn. RECOMMENDATION: That the variance of R. L. Pappas (V-42-59) be considered at the meeting of May 2, 1959. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Hayes; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Divisions of Land: Geer, William D. (138-59) 4 lots. Engr. John W. Riley. Report was made by Chairman of the Map Committee, stating that the Committee had made no recommendation. Following discussion of the location of the proposed private drive- way to the four lots, with regard to the existing garage, the suggestion was made that an on site inspection be made, and that the Planning Consultant be asked his opinion. That action be deferred until other members of the Planning Commission can make an on site inspection and an opinion from Mr. Barrett is received. MOTION: Hayes; SECOND: Kendell; VOTE! Passed unanimously 3. Town Subdivision Standards and Engineering Standards. The Chairman stated that the Standards will be considered at the meeting of May %m. L, PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION: 1. Cooley, E. C. 22 lots. Engr. Marvin Wolff. Map, showing the ultimate development of 22 lots was presented, Mr. Coolo„ stated that, at thu present time, he wished to sub- divide only 3 lots. It was the general consesnsus of the Commission that the map, as presented, complied with the standards and planning for the area with the exception of the idea of having lots of more than one acre in size. V1 C. m m' SS'V'Y MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:10 to a Personnel Meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Thursday, May 71b, 1959 at 7:30 P. M. at the Town Hall. Jim a-22-59 Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR F. CASE Secretary