HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/1959PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
iW October lZ 1959
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order Saturday, October 17, 1959 at 8:43 A. M. by
the Chairman, Mrs. Hal Williams, at the Town Hall, 26379 W. Fremont
Avenue, Los Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Tantau, Chairman
Williams, Case (arrived 9:30 A. M.), Alter (ar-
rived 9.:00 A. M.)
ABSENT: Commissioners Mellquist, Stevens
MINUTES: September 19, 1959.
Corrections:
Page 3: Peninsula Boian�s' Association Recommendation: Add
to the last sentence— ; the phrase, "at that time".
Page 3: Varian Associates: Mrs. Benson (not Mr. Benson) re-
presented the bos os lls Association.
Page 4: Concar Ranch & Enter rises: Para. 2, Line 4: Change
the word genera y o a
Page 5: Cgncar Ranch & En ses: Para 1, 2nd sentence
was amendedread,-"Zo—mm ss oners concurred that it would
not be necessary to look at the sketches due to the fact that
the merit of the plans had nothing to do with the application
for a change in zoning."
Page 4: Rufus - Bennett. Para. 1, line 2: Change the word
'which' to 'and'.
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of Sept. 19, 1959 as corrected.
October 1, 1959.
Corrections:
Page 2. Lupine Acres: rare. 1: Should read, " the
suggestion was made that a twenty -foot (20') dedication be
made and a one foot (1') reservation along the southerly
boundary of Lupine Lane-"
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of Oct. 1, 1959 as corrected.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Chairman announced that Regular Meetings of the Planning Com-
mission are held on the First Thursday, 7:30 r. M. and on the third
�. Saturday, 8:30 A. M. of each month. The Map Committee meets on the
Monday preceding each of the regular meetings.
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2. The Chairman requested that each Commissioner receive a copy of the
Planning Committee's Report of Sept. 26, 1959.
jw REPORTS.•
1. General Plan - Commissioner Dawson, Chairman of the Planning Com-
m ttee state that the General Plan will be ready for submittal to
the Council upon receipt of resolution, now being drafted, from
Nestor Barrett, Planning Consultant.
2. Freew A rgement - Commissioner Dawson reported that no other com-
mune es a ong'the proposed route have signed an agreement with the
Highway Dept., and the Town is waiting for landscape plans.
3. Town Standards (revised) - The Chairman suggested that a meeting of
the lamming omm ttee be called to study what revisions must be
made.
4. Ste or Proert - Commissioner Dawson stated that it was the opin-
ion o t s arming Consultant that the Town does not have any re-
sponsibility for planning access; that it is up to the subdivider.
He further stated that the Plan Line for Page Mill -Lupine Lane -
Charles Avenue area may clarify the matter.
5. Desin for Street Name Signs - Action was deferred pending further
in ormation.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Tri -Count Plannin - Agenda of meeting to be held Friday, Nov. 6,
11)7 at a ea owl, Pacifica, and a copy of minutes of the meet-
ing of Sept. 17, 1959.
Piled.
2. Santa Clara Flannin Commission and Board of Zonin Adjustment -
en a o mee ng o e e cto er ,
Filed.
3, ei_t9 Clerk - Memo, dated October 5, 1959, relative to a recommended
proceddure of transmitting wens considered by the Planning Commis-
sion, to the City Clerk.
It was agreed that the Secretary should assume this responsibility.
4, Froctor Mell uiat - Copy of letter, to the City Council, requesting
a an ne or the Lupine Lane -Charles Avenue area.
The Chairman stated that action had been taken on this matter, by
the Council, at its meeting of Oct. 5m.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Lunine acres (154-59) 8 lots. Engr. Whipple.
Commissioner Hibner reported for the Map Committee, citing the
engineering problems, and recommending conditional approval.
Lupine Acres cont'd. -3-
RECOMMENDATION:
That the tentative map of Lupine Acres (154-59) 8 lots be ap-
proved subject to the approval of the various agencies, condi-
tions of the Check List, plus the following conditions.
1. Non access on Page Mill R4. for Lot #1 within fifty feet
(50') of the north boandaig of Lot #1.
2. Lupine Road to be improved, to Town Standards, with a
forty foot (401) right-of-way, and a one foot (11) dedi-
cation be made along the south boundary.
3. Dedication of ten feet (10') on Fage Mill Road, and im-
provements to Town Standards.
4. Lots #6 and #7 will have recorded easements over the full
twenty-eight feet (281) provided for private driveway.
MOTION: Hibner; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously
NEV BUSINESS:
1. Claitor Realty Co. - Re -location of Lot Lines. Engr. Riley.
Letter, dated October 5, 1959 from Mr. Riley, requested a revision
in boundary lines of Lots #4 and #5 due to the inadvertent construct
ion of a driveway across the property line common to lots A and #5.
Approval mas recommended by the Map Committee.
RECOMMENDXTION:
That the revision of lot lines for Lots 04 and ,Y5, Stonebrook
Subdivision, be approved.
MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Palo Alto Hill Golf and Country Club - Request for Directional
6w.
Approval was recommended by the Map Committee for a nix months perigi
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request of tho Talo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club
for directional signs of Erant�d for a period of six months.
MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: Lawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously
VARIANCES:
1. Shoolery. James N. _(V-50�) -- Request for Reduction in Setback Re-
quiremen a.
[ Commissioner Hibner reported for the Map Committee, recommending
4r that approval be granted.
The question was raised as to whether or not the turning circle of
the cul-de-sac is 80' as is required.
Shoolery Cont'd. -4-
Discussion followed, as to whether or not this was a front yard or
,w side yard setback. Under the terns of Ordinance #35, a house
bounded on 2 or 3 sides by public roads must observe a 75' setback
on all streets.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request for the variance of 19.6 feet in setback re-
quirements for James N. Shoolery (V-50-59) be approved.
MOTION: Hibner; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISION OF LAND•
1. Fremont H la Deve o m Co. lot Redivision of
Pe
e r. r an.
Approval was recommended by the Map Committee.
RECOMIMATION:
That the redivision of Lots #3 and #5 of Fremont Hills Develop.
meat Co. (156-59) be approved subject to the approval of the
Health Department and other agencies, and the abandonment of the
28' easement of Lot 12 connecting Lot #1 to La Cresta Drive,
MOTION: Dawson; SECOND: Case: VOTE: Passed unanimously
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:25 A. M.
NW REGULAR MEETING: Thursday, November 5, 1959 at 7:30 P. M. at the
Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREhd C. STEVENS
Secretary
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