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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1992 ~" Minutes of an Adjourned Regular Meeting Town of Los Altos Hills City Council Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 1992, 4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Tryon called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 4:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Dauber, Hubbard, Johnson and Siegel Absent: None Staff: City Manager Les Jones, II, Director of Public Works Jeff Peterson, Town Planner Linda Niles and City Clerk Pat Dowd Press: None 2. FY 1992-93 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Council had before them a staff report prepared by the City Manager which included all the goals and objectives by department as approved in the 1992-93 budget. The report also included a list of goals and objectives as suggested by Councilmembers. Prior to a discussion of these suggestions, the City Manager reported that a State Budget had been passed and it appeared there would be approximately a $50,000 loss of funds to the Town. He also noted that Senate Bill 797 (Regional Government) had been narrowly defeated. The suggestions made by Councilmembers regarding goals and objectives were addressed: I. "Tightening" development numbers (formulas): The Town Planner reported that she had a meeting scheduled with Art Lachenbruch who had been involved in the formation of the original formulas. September 2, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 2. Explore requiring dedication of open space at time of subdivision: Tryon believed the Town had the right to require open space such as they did in the Matadero Creek Subdivision. She believed the Town had the right to say it needed more open space, better paths, etc. and this could be done at the time of subdivision. Siegel commented that this could also be done at the time of site development. 3. Long-term consideration regarding San Antonio Hills Annexation: Hubbard reported that there had been some recent discussions indicating renewed interest in this subject. Council appointed him as a Council sub- committee to discuss issues related to San Antonio Hills Annexation with those interested and report back to the Council. 4. Development of an "early warning system" for site development difficulties: Johnson was concerned about applicants who appeared to move forward in the application process and spend a lot of time and money only to find out that the project was not at all appropriate for the site. He supported site analysis and possibly a preliminary review before either the Council or the Planning Commission. Johnson also thought that the new design review guidelines handbook when completed would be very helpful. 5. Develop a policy for the undergrounding of utilities: Tryon encouraged assessment districts and the involvement of all agencies (i.e. PG&E, Cable TV) and residents to correct what she considered an unsightly situation. 6. Agreement between the Town and County regarding development standards in unincorporated areas: Presently the Town was afforded the opportunity to comment on neighboring projects. Tryon however felt development standards were important but Siegel believed this would be far too complicated. The County would have to deal with fifteen different plans for the cities in Santa Clara County. 7. Develop a consistent interpretation of the definition of basement: It was agreed this would be addressed by the Rebuilding/Building Out Subcommittee. 8. Develop a detailed policy regarding creek improvements prior to subdivision: The question was raised as to how much risk the Town was willing to take to keep the natural habitat of a creek. It was noted that staff needed direction on this issue. 9. Eliminate Section 8-6.03b in total and substitute with 'Directional sign can be put up as a temporary sign for less than 50 hours." lbw September 2, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 10 Data Processing: Council agreed to add this item to list of goals. Tryon asked Councilmembers to briefly state their priorities and to return the list which had been discussed at this meeting to the City Manager with the projects marked in order of priority. Tryon stated that her priorities were the General Plan Update and the completion of a parcel data base. She believed both of these were extremely important and the parcel data base could be a valuable source of information for each piece of property in Town. Dauber noted the tightening of development ordinances and also suggested that the City Manager negotiate a fence agreement with Westwind. In addition Dauber believed it was important to clearly know where easements were located on a piece of property and she noted this information could be included in the parcel data base. Johnson referred to the data parcel base and Hubbard commented on the General Plan Update and someone accountable for trail maintenance. Siegel stated that his priorities were the General Plan Update and the Development Manual. 3. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Dowd City Clerk September 2, 1992 Adjourned Regular Meeting 3