HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/1985CITY COUNCIL
Lv TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS
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Ins Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, February 20, 1985
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Mayor Allison called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Allison and Counc hteTbers Dronkert, Fuhxman, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, Staff Planner Nancy Lytle and City Clerk
Pat Dowd
Planning
Cc m: Arthur lachenbruch
Press: Alice Standish, Los Altos Town Crier; Andrew Moore, Peninsula Times
Tribune; Sara Wykes, San Jose Mercury
B.
OOMSENT CALEDMAR:
MDTION SECOMED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhxman and passsed
unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: February 6, 1985
2. Approval of Warrants; $29,212.15
3. Motion for Adoption; Nation setting March 6, 1985 as the Public Hearing
date for proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds.
4. Resolution for Adoption:
a) Resolution #12-85 appointing George Scarborough and Michael W. Enright
as City's authorized agents, and repealing Resolution #1510.
*Council*�e�he* van Tamelen abstained from approval of the minutes as she was
not present at. the 2/6/85 Council meeting.
C.
PRE=ATIONS FROM THE FLOOR:
1. Edward Barnes - Report on Fiesta De Los Amigos
Edward Barnes, Chainmen.- - Community Relations Comtittee, reported that on 1/10/85
a rung was to scuss uate the concept of a Fiesta De Los Amigos
Day. Approximately 45 community manbers from Los Altos and Los Altos Hills attended.
A tentative date of 9/21/85 was agreed upon with Foothill College as the location.
The festivities, i.e. horseshoes, pancake breakfast, tennis, arts and crafts, would
be the responsibility of the service organizations in both com unities. The
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C. PRESENTATIONS FR,)m THE FLOOR: continued:
�I following oommnnity leaders were appointed to a cmm ttee to continue plans for
a Fiesta De Los Amigos Day: Chet Frankenfield, Walter Singes, Richard Henning
(Foothill College), Bob Rayl, Doni Hubbard, Ion Jones (Los Altos Police Department)
and Edward Barnes.
Chet Frankenfield, Los Altos, conmented that the Ics Altos City Council had
enthusiastically supported the concept of a Fiesta De Los Amigos Day between
the two ccr mmities.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to support the concept of a Fiesta De Los Amigos Day.
2. Bruce Jett and John Roach - Foothill College (report on May Festivities)
As neither Mr. Jett nor Mr. Roach were present, this matter was not discussed.
D. REPORTS FROM THE PIANNING COMMISSION:
Cmmissioner Lachenbruch reported that at the 2/13/85 ormnission meeting, the
landscape plan guidelines, as prepared by the Ernvirormental Design, Parks and
Recreation Committee, were approved and will now be included with copies of the
Town's landscape policy for informational purposes. The conditional use pevnits
for Lards of Eastwick and Lands of Owlwood Fauns were continued pending additional
information from the applicants.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS•
1. Public Hearings:
a) Preliminary Consideration of a Revised 1984-85 Budget
The City Manager referred to his 2/13/85 staff report which noted that the revision
before Council was an update of cost estimates for programs and projects previously
approved by the Council. The report ccMrented on revisions involving the General
Fund Expenditures, the Capital Inpxovements Fund and find transfers. Staff
reczmended that this public hearing be continued to the 3/6/85 Council meeting,
at which time corents from the Council and the public would be incorporated into
the document then before Council.
M7IION SECONDED ANID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanu ously to continue the public hearing on the preliminary consideration of
a revised 1984-85 budget to the March 6, 1985 Council meeting.
b) Appeal of Site Development Cannittee's denial for Lot improvements, Lot #8,
Matadexo Creek Subdivision, Lands of Meise
Nanny Lytle, Staff Planner, presented her report dated 2/15/85 which noted that
the applicants had modified their appeal and were now requesting a reduced amount
of increased maximum developnent area (NIDA). The request now before Council was
for an increase in NIDA of 1,324 square feet, creating a total MDA of 9,864 square
feet. The current allowable total MDA for lot #8 was 8,540 square feet. Staff
recwrianded denial of this request as it still exceeded the allowable NIDA for Lot #8.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.b) lards of Meise (continued):
Peter Wright Shaw, applicant's landscape architect, addressed the Council
and explained the hardship mposed on his clients by not allowing the increase
in naximnn developmnt area. He noted that there was presently minimal area
around the pool of decking (only 18") and in their opinion steps to the pool
area would be safer than the stepping stones. His clients were also requesting
an increase in patio area and paved area in the garden. Mr. Shaw comented
that his clients had endeavored to axrply with the Town's guidelines in every
way and also noted that if they lived anywhere else in the Town they would be
allowed considerably more maxi development area.
Wimissioner Lachenbruch reported that the purpose in limiting the amount of
maximmi development area in the Matadero Creek Subdivision was to preserve the
open space and reduce the intensity of development on each lot.
Dronkert noted that situations should be addressed on an individual basis and
it was worthwile to note that the applicants' intent had been to comply with
the Town's guidelines. Dronkert also suggested that this appeal be remrbered
as an exauple when the Site Developannt Ordinance was reviewed. It was a case
of allowing building too close the maximcnn amount of development. van Tanelen
expressed serious concerns about increasing the anount of maximum development
area. The total amounts of MDAs for the lots at Matadero Creek had been care-
fully reviewed and foamulated at the time and the purchasers of the lots were
aware of the restrictions.
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MYPION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Dronkert and passed
by the following roll call vote to allow an increase in the noximn development
area for lot #8, Matadero Creek Subdivision, based on the hardship izposed on
the applicant.
It was noted that there was justification for providing some relief to the appli-
cant because of the potentially unsafe and aesthetically unsatisfying design of
the pool area and because of their willingness to ouply with the Town's guide-
lines.
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councihnmbers Dronkert, Fuhrman and Rydell
NOES: Councilnember van Tarelen
PMION SELOMED AND CARRIED: Maned by Dronkert, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to increase the amount of maxi= develop ent area
for Int #8, Matadero Creek Subdivision by an a cunt not to exceed 1,000 square feet
over the presently allowed amount of 8,540 square feet.
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councilmembers Dronkert, Fuhrman and Rydell
NOES: Covicidmanber van Tamelen
Mr. Meise, applicant, thanked the Council for their consideration.
c) Appeal of planning Cornission's decisions net to adopt a negative declara-
tion, to require preparation of an environmental in pact report and to
continue the application for a use permit for a private con -profit recrea-
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tion facility on the Adobe Creek Iodge property - IANDS OF BELFUCCI, FILE
COP #7-84
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.c) IANDS OF BELUJCCI (continued):
The City Attorney rated that the following two decisions were before Council
concerning the Lairds of Bellucci: 1) whether to adopt the proposed Negative
Declaration or to order preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, and 2)
whether to uphold the Planning Commission's order to continue the application
for a Use Permit or to direct the Commission to complete its hearing on the
application and reach a decision. The City Attorney further stated that only
after a decision was made by the Planning Commission or the members fail to
decide the matter within a reasonable time could the Council consider an
appeal on the merits of the application.
Nancy Lytle referred to her staff report dated 2/15/85 which noted that since
the 1/23/85 Commission meeting, the administrative draft Environmental Impact
Report had been received from Earth Metrics Incorporated. This draft dooanent
addressed the recreation facility with a proposed membership of 1,750 and iden-
tified no significant traffic impacts nor significant increase in actual miss
levels. Based on the information available, staff referred the Council to the
original recommendations node in the 1/17/85 staff report, i.e. adopt a negative
declaration .
Mr. Paul Myers, Jr., applicant's attorney, gave a brief background of the Adobe
Creek Club and presented slides of the property. He noted that the issue before
the Council was adoption of a negative declaration for the application for a
recreation facility limited to 300 memberships. Mr. Myers further explained why
the applicant had filed two applications (one for a 1,750 membership and one for
a 300 membership). The larger membership application had required an Environmental
Impact Report, with completion of that application possibly running into late
1985. His client had filed an application for the 300 membership use permit so
that the marketing effort concerning the proposed recreation facility could begin
on a smaller level with possible future expansion to the 1,750 membership level.
Mr. Myers stated his opinion that the request was in conformance with the 'Town's
General Plan and reiterated that the proposed facility was definitely non-profit.
He also commented on the fact that since the Planning Commission meeting, a draft
EM was now available on the larger membership facility which indicated no signifi-
cant traffic impacts nor increase in actual noise levels.
The following residents addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed
recreation facility at Adobe Creek and supported the Planning Commission's
decisions to require an Environmental Impact Report on the application for a
300 membership use permit. The residents expressed their concerns regarding
the following issues: traffic, raise, flood plain, safety, run -conformance with
Town's philosophy on rural character and potential increase in police problems.
They also rated that they had not had an opportunity to review the draft EIR which
had recently been received by the Town on the larger nembership application.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.c) IAMIDS OF BELLUOCI (continued):
The following residents submitted letters regarding their opposition to a
recreational facility and their support of the Planning Camnission's request
for an EIR on the 300 membership use permit: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pilster, 12002
Old Snakey Road and Cidnia Mccleery, 25910 Moody Road. (Other letters are on
file at Town Hall; however, these residents specifically requested their letters
be noted in the minutes.)
Diana Miller, 550 Tyndall, Ins Altos, noted that she was a former member of
the Council and was quite knowledgeable about the Adobe Creek lodge background.
She expressed the hope that the Council would view the property as open space
and have concern for the land.
Doni Hubbard, 25228 Ialcma Drive, oamiented that such a recreational facility
could be an important addition to the Town and hoped the Council Would address
the real problem on Moody Road which was traffic speed.
Mr. David Proft, 26271 Moody Road, submitted for the file several petitions
signed by residents requesting the Council to deny the applicant's appeal of
the Planning Conmission's decision to require an EIR on the Conditional Use
Permit, File #7-84. These petitions may be reviewed at Town Hall during regular
office hours.
Dronkert questioned the rationale of having an environmental impact report done
on the 300 membership use permit when a draft environmental impact report had
been received on the 1,750 membership use permit showing no significant traffic
impact and no significant increase in actual noise levels.
M)TION SEDOMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Rydell and passel
by the following roll call vote to adopt a negative declaration for Lands of
Bellucci, File CUP #7-84 (300 membership use permit).
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councilmenbers Dronkert, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Coincilmenber Fuhnman
MOTION SE;OMIDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to direct the Planning Commission to continue its public hearing
on lards of Bellucci, File CUP #7-84 (300 membership use permit) and to reach
a decision on said application.
1. Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1983-84
MYPION SIXXRIDFA AMID CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fulumian and passed
unanirmusly to accept the 1963-84 audit report.
2. Resolution #prohibiting the parking of motor vehicles along a portion
of O'Keefe Lane or on Town owned property adjacent to O'Keefe Lane
While there was concurrence regarding the need for prohibition of parking on
the Town owned lard near O'Keefe during the nighttime hours, Council requested
4I additional information on the parkins situation on a portion of O'Keefe Iane.
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item 2. (continued)
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and
passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #13-85 prohibiting the parking of motor
vehicles on Tom owned property adjacent to O'Keefe Lane between sunset and
sunrise.
PASSED BY ODMSENSUS: To refer the matter of prohibiting parking along a portion
of O'Keefe Lane to the Safety Comittee for a recommendation, with input received
frau the Pathways Committee.
3. Seismic Safety Study - Structural Engineer
The City Engineer presented his staff report dated 2/14/85 which included a
rewnmmndation should Council decide they wanted a seismic analysis performed
for the Town Hall.
No action was taken by Council on this matter.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by EUhrman and passed
by the following roll call vote to go past the hour of adjournment of 11:30 p.m.
AYES: Mayor Allison and Councilmembers Dronkert, EUhrman and Rydell
NOES: Councilmenber van Tamelen
1. Reports from the Standing Committees:
a) Safety Cannittee - request for installation of a striped pedestrian
crossing across Fremont Imes at the Miranda -Fremont intersection
The City Manager noted that staff would see that a striped pedestrian crossing
across Fremont Riad at the Miranda -Fremont intersection was installed.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees: none
3. Comments from the Council:
a) Dronkert - I(1' Report
Dronkert reported that all the transportation studies were awning to a decision
point. On March 7th Metropolitan Transportation Comadssion had scheduled a public
hearing at the Sunnyvale Council Chambers. On February 20th a public hearing was
scheduled regarding Transportation 2000 with March 6th set as the date for a
recommendation to go to the Board of Supervisors.
Dronkert also reported on the Solid Waste Management Plan which would be coming
to the Council for cements and a ninety -day approval process. Materials were
available in the Council's office for review.
b) Allison - Proclamation declaring March 6, 1985 as League of Waren Voters Day
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously to proclaim March 6, 1985 as 'League of Waren Voters Day'.
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G. SPECIAL REPORTS: Item 3. Conments from Council (continued):
c) Dronkert - Council Minutes
Dronkert referred to the minutes of the February 6, 1985 meeting and requested
that in the future the minutes include an explanation of the resolutions adopted
by the Council.
H. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AMID ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. City Manager:
2. City Attorney:
3. Other:
I. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review and Comrents on Transportation 2000 draft findings and mcmuexdations
Council had before then a letter from Susie Wilson, Chairperson of the T2000
Steering Cmmuttee, which stated that Transportation 2000 was nearing a decision
point in the selection of new rail corridors and projects for Santa Clam County.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter to Chairperson Wilson
stating that the T2000 draft findings and ream Tuandations lacked any coherent
plan in light of the projected growth in Santa Clara County.
2. Consideration of creating the position of Town Planner
The City Manager recmmiended that Council create the position of Than Planner
inasmuch as it would be less expensive to fund a full-time staff planner
position than it would be to maintain the contract planner relationship.
MOTION S=)N DED AND CARRIED: hovel by van Tamalen, seconded by FUhrn and passed
unaninously to authorize the City Manager to create the position of Town Planner
at a monthly salary range of $2,570 - $3,125.
3. Sewer Capacity, Palo Alto Basin Allocation
The City Engineer reported that Palo Alto had infonmed the Town that they need
to expand the capacity of their plant in order to renew their operating permit.
The Town's share of this project is estimated to be $15,000.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Fuhman and passed
unanimously to retain Ins Altos Hills' entire 0.6 M D capacity allocation (Palo
Alto Basin) in the Palo Alto Sewage Treatment Plant.
4. Cnuncihnmber Rydell - Lards of Bellucci, Conditional Use Permit
Rydell commented that it was iniportant in the analysis of the use pemmit to review
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faa�i-�iLies-d-ick-gxnvideyoed-ogparlex4itiesfior4�:v3y-activities. the make up of the
menbership (i.e. mmiber of memberships from Torun residents in oanpsrison to comber
of mrnnberships from outside Los Altos Hills) and cost of other clubs in Town, i.e.
Fremnt Hills. Such facilities did provide good opportunities for family activities
for Los Altos Hills' residents. (AMENDED BY COUNCIL 3/6/85)
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These being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 12:00 midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk