HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1985TOWN OF IAS ALTOS HILLS
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Wednesday, July 17, 1985
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Mayor Dronkert called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 P.M.
in the Council Chambers at Tam Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLIDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Dmnkert and CouncilmenhPrs Allison, Fuhxman, Rydell and van Tamelen
(Councilmember Allison arrived at the meeting at 9:30 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff: City Manages George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, Assistant Staff Planner Lori Scott and City
Clerk Pat Dowd
Planning
Comm: Arthur Lachenbruch
Press: Peter McCormick, San Jose Mercury
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No action was taken on this mattes as the Council had not received any applications
for this camnittee.
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Items Removed: C.1 (Fkkx ); C.2, C.4.d), C.4.g) and C.5 (Dmnkert); and C.6.a)
(City Manager)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
3. Motion for Adoption:
a) Notion setting August 7, 1985 as the Public Hearing date for Lands of
Berry Hill, Unit II, File TM #9-84, Request for recommendation of approval
of Tentative Map and Negative Declaration, 7 lot subdivision
4. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #76-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an applica-
tion for a special land use permit (Lauds of Van Elderin, Fernhill and
Magdalena)
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tion for a special land use permit (Lands of long, 26888 Almaden Court)
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued):
c) Resolution #78-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an applica-
tion for a special lard use permit (Lands of Chang, 27220 Natoma)
e) Resolution #79-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an applica-
tion for a special lard use permit (Lands of Harrison, 13490 Page Mill Road)
f) Resolution 480-85 setting the time and place of hearing on proposed changes
and amendments to the text of Chapter 5 of Title 9 of the Ins Altos Hills
Minicipal Code entitled "Zoning Law of the Town of Los Altos Hills" con-
cerning site development, and reoomrmdation concerning a proposed negative
declaration
h) Resolution #81-85 accepting a certain ease ent deed (Wilson Development Inc.)
i) Resolution #82-85 setting the time and place of the meeting to consider
adoption of a proposed appropriations limit for the 1983-84 fiscal year
j) Resolution #83-85 setting the time and place of the meeting to consider
adoption of a proposed appropriations limit for the 1984-85 fiscal year
k) Resolution #84-85 setting the time and place of the meeting to consider
adoption of a proposed appropriations limit for the 1985-86 fiscal year
1) Resolution #86-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an applica-
tion to declare Old Page Mill Lane to be a private road generally held open
for public use
7. Actions of the Planning Commission: approved the following:
a) IANDS OF DAVIS, FILE CUP #1-85, 28545 Mataderc Creek Lane, conditional use
permit for secondary dwelling
b) IANDS OF MORTON, FILE CUP #5-85, 25857 Westwind Way, conditional use permit
for secondary dwelling
C) IANDS OF WEBSTER, FILE CUP #4-85, 26454 Taaffe Lane, conditional use permit
for secondary dwelling
Mildred Gallo, 25720 TaTanne Court, referred to her letter dated 7/12/85 concerning
questions on zoning within the Town as related to in the 'Save Open Space' petition
and the information being circulated by 'Concerned Residents of Los Altos Hills'.
(This letter is on file in the Clerk's office at Town Hall.)
PASSED BY ODNSENSUS: To discuss Mrs. Gallo's letter later in the agenda under New
Business.
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CITY OXUNCII. MiNCT1ES - July 17, 1985
D. PRESEWATIONS FROM THE FLOOR (continued):
%, Tim Hillearv, contractor - Edith Avenue Bridge Project, requested Council approve
a supplemental payment to him for the paving of the bridge deck. Mr. Hilleary also
requested a change order to use type A joint seal instead of type B. In response
to a question by Council, Mr. Hilleary stated that the expected completion date of
the Edith Avenue Bridge was August 12, 1985.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To discuss Mr. Hilleary's request for a supplemental payment
under Unfinished Business when the warrants were discussed and to discuss his request
for a change order under Staff Reports (City Engineer).
Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, aked if there were any plans for pre -rain erosion
control in the fire damaged area of the Town. Council responded this would be discussed
later in the meeting.
Commissioner Lachenbruch reported that the following three iters were discussed at
the 6/26/85 Planning Cannission meeting: Lands of Berry Hill, Unit II, File TM #9-84
reeamensded approval of tentative map, Site Development Ordinance - reviewed and sent
to Council, and Lands of Henderson, denied request for conditional exception to
minimum lot size.
F. SPECIAL ORDE17S:
1. Public Hearings:
a) LANDS OF BARMN, 13833 Barton Court, request for a special lard use permit
to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
Lori Scott presented the staff report dated 7/10/85 which stated that the staff
rearmended approval of the special land use permit for the proposed addition at
13833 Barton Court based on the project's conformance with all the guidelines for
Ordinance #295, except l.a. (height).
Mr. Philip Ladd applicant's architect summarized a memo he had submitted to the
Council fpr their review which outlined the character of the existing structure,
the proposed addition, the site and the mitigation of any adverse affects of the
project. Mr. Ladd also distributed photographs of the property for Council's review.
van Tamelen expressed concern about the size of the house and asked for the Planning
Commissioner's opinion of this project. Mr. rarhenhruch responded that he thought
the application before council was consistent with the ordinance. He further camuenrted
that in his opinion there was more than enough land and the style of house fit in
very nicely on the property.
M7LION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve a special land use permit for the Lands
of Barton for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based on the
project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295 with the notation that
guideline l.a is mitigated by the large size of the lot and the number of trees.
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F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Public Hearings (continued):
b) LANDS OF GARDNERR, 24269 Dawnridge Drive, request for a special land use
permit to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
Lori Scott presented the staff report dated 7/10/85 which stated that the site
development committee reasmiended approval of the special lard use permit for the
proposed addition at 24269 Dawnridge Drive.
Council noted that there were non-conformung structures on this property and asked
if the special use permit could condition these structures. The City Attorney
stated this should be a separate procedure and the City Manager canmented this was
a zoning enforcement issue.
Mr. Gardner, applicant, stated that the structures were on the property when they
bought it ten years ago.
M TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuluman, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all manbers present to approve a special land use permit for the Lards
of Gardner for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based on the
project's conformance with all of the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
c) Resolution # adopting the Palo Alto Sewer Service Charge Final Report
and authorizing transmittal to the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all nEnbers present to adopt Resolution #86-85 adopting the Palo
Alto Sewer Service Charge Final Report and authorizing transmittal to the Santa
Clara County Assessor's Office.
d) Lot Consolidation - LANDS OF THE TOWN OF IDS ALTOS HIII.S, 26379 Fremont Road
The City Engineer referred to his staff report dated 7/11/85 which included the
reaamerdation that Council approve the dot consolidation so as to allow the renova1
of the interior lot line on the Town wined land between Tuan Hall and the Heritage
Preserve. The report also recomerded that the City Clerk record a document showing
the lot consolidation.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Ryrdell and passed
unanimously by all menbers present to approve the lot consolidation of Tuan waned
land between Tuan Hall and the Heritage Preserve and to direct the City Clerk to
record a docunent showing the lot consolidation of the Town owned lands.
e) Distribution of 1985-86 Revenue Sharing Monies
The City Manager summarized his staff report dated 7/11/85 which included the
following reoomre dations for allocation of revenue sharing funds: Co munity Health
Abuse Council - $2,901; Co munity Services Agency - $500; Central Counties Safety
Council - $150; and the remainder of the $31,330 revenue sharing monies appropriated
to the costs of the Frenont S -Curve project. In addition, the City Manager requested
that the $500 for the Los Altos Chamber of Comierce be nnved fon the City Council
( budget section to the distribution of revenue sharing funds.
11r Jackie Fletcher, representative of the Hoard of Directors of the Onnronrity Service
Agency, explained to the Council that then.r was a seniors e -
pendent, fulfilled lives and to prevent seniors frau being prematurely institutional-
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F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Public Hearings (continued):
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution appropriating
the revenue sharing funis as follows: Ccn mity Health Abuse Council - $2,901;
Community Service Agency - $2,000; Central Counties Safety Council - $150; los Altos
Chamber of Commerce - $500; and the remainder of the $31,300 revenue sharing finds
to be appropriated to the cost of the Fremont S -Curve project.
f) Draft 1985-86 Budget
Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, cemented that the public hearing on the lot
consolidation of Town owned lards had not been officially opened by the Mayor earlier
in the meeting. He also noted that $33,000 had been included in the draft budget
for the Heritage House. Mr. Kaufman further noted that $200,000 was in the draft
budget for the S -Curve project but estimated costs for this project were $300,000.
Mr. Kaufman did not understand where the additional $100,000 would cone from.
The City Manager responded that the $200,000 was in the budget because it would
eaamd.t the Council to the project and at a later date the Council would hold a study
session to review the S{lnrve project in detail.
The Mayor noted that the Finance Committee had net on July 16, 1985 and were quite
pleased with the new format of the budget. While they did not have any specific
' comments at this time, they nay have some comments at the time of the mid -year
budget review.
M7TION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by FUhxnan and passed
unanimously by all members present to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution adopting the 1985-86 budget and to continue the public hearing on the
budget to the next Council meeting.
2. Resolution # approving final parcel map and approving and authorizing execution
of subdivision agreement for the Lands of the Palo Alto Unified School District
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue this item to the next Council meeting
at the request of the applicant.
3. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of private driveway maintenance
agreement between the Palo Alto Unified School District and the City of the Toon of
Los Altos Hills, and ordering recordation thereof
MYi'ICN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to continue this item to the next Council meeting
at the request of the applicant.
4. Resolution #_approving final parcel map and approving and authorizing execution
of subdivision agreement for the Lands of Fenwick
The City Engineer referred to his 7/11/85 report which included the recommendations
that Council amend the Conditions of Approval of the Ferwick's tentative mop as follows:
Condition 5.A - accept an improvement agreement in lieu of construction prior to
recordation; Condition 5-B - construction of the fire hydrant be required prior to
Lmw issuance of a building permit for a new house on lot #1 instead of prior to
recordation of the parcel map; and Condition 6.D. - that the Parks & Recreation
in -lien fee be based on the present assessed value of the property instead of the
assessed value on the Town records. The aaerdments were requested by the applicant.
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F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 9. - Land of Fenwick (continued):
Jean Struthers, Planning Commissioner, expressed her concern over what she thought
could be a serious drainage problem on the Lands of Fenwick.
Paul Nowack, engineer for the Silins property, stated he would like to see this
drainage issue addressed. He had not been aware that water frau the Fenwick property
world be draining onto the Silins property.
The City Attorney stated that the final opportunity to address such issues as
drainage was at the tentative map stage; the final map before Council was strictly
an administrative process.
Jon Lynch, applicant's engineer, stated that a drainage analysis had previously
been submitted.
The Mayor noted that the staff should be aware of the drainage situation at the
building permit stage and a copy of the City Council minutes should be placed in
the appropriate file for reference.
MOTION SEWMDED AtID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to amend the Conditions of Approval for the
Tentative Map, Lads of Fenwick as requested by the applicant and concurred with by
staff, specifically conditions S.A., 5.B., and 6.D.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fuhrman and passed
unanimously by all meters present to adopt Resolution #87-85 approving final parcel
map and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agree ent for the Lands
of Fenwick.
5. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of easement maintenance
agreement between Robert B. Fenwick and Janet M. Fenwick, as Trustees of the
Fenwick Family Trust, and Joe Huang and S usanna Huang, and the City of the Tann
of Los Altos Hills, and ordering recordation thereof
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tanelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously by all n*mbers present to adopt Resolution #88-85 approving and authorizing
execution of ease ent maintenance agreement between Robert B. Fenwick and Janet M.
Fenwick, as Trustees of the Fenwick Family Trust, and Joe Huang and Susanna Huang, and
the City of the Town of Ins Altos Hills, and ordering recordation thereof.
6. Resolution # approving final parcel map of Tally Ho Subdivision and approving
and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement
The City Engineer referred to his 7/11/85 staff report which noted that an instrument
of credit in the amount of $6,000 will be held by the Town to cover the cost of con-
struction of the sewer connection.
Mrs. Judy Zubriggen, 11800 Murietta La , questioned whether the $6,000 instrument
of credit was adequate and was concerned that adoption of this resolution gave Mr.
Bellucci approval for obligations that had not been fulfilled.
The City Attorney reiterated his statement that the appropriate time for working out
the concerns of a project was the tentative map stage with its various public hearings.
The final map approval was an administrative procedure. In addition, in this matter
the City Attorney noted that the subdivision agreement was Mr. BelluociIs responsibility
whereas the additional agreanent was the responsibility of future owners of the
property.
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�! F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 6 - Lands of Tally He Subdivision (continued):
fir' MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Fuhrmmn, seconded by Rydell and passed unani-
mously by all menbexs present to adopt Resolution #69-85 approving final parcel map
of Tally He Subdivision and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision
agreement
7. Resolution #_authorizing execution of agreement between David Bellucci and
the City of the Town of Ios Altos Hills and ordering recordation thereof.
Mr. David Bellucci, applicant, questioned the implementation of this agreement and
the Mayor clarified that this agreement shall run with the land of Parcel C and be
invoked when new construction or remodeling of existing structures is submitted to
the Town for approval.
CAuncilme mber Allison arrived at the meeting.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by EUhxman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #90-85 approving and authorizing execution of agree -
melt between David Bellucci and the City of the Town of Los Altos Hills, and ordering
recordation thereof
6. House Moving Permit, Heritage House to Town Hall at 26379 Fremont Road
Staff recommended that Council mncur with the Planning Commission's action which
was granting a house moving permit on 7/10/85 to allow the moving of the Heritage
House from Ins Altos to the Heritage Preserve at Town Hall. Staff further reported
that at the Site Development Meeting held on 7/17/85, it was agreed that the fence
by Tuan Hall would be replaced within thirty days and if any tree trimming or
branch removal was necessary it would be done to the pine trees.
Mr. Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, suggested that the Site Development Cenmittee
did rot impose certain conditions on the Heritage House which would apply to other
similar cases, for exanple placement of house, landscaping and foundation in place.
Mrs. Mildred Gallo, 25720 nananne Court, concurred with Mr. Kaufman 's statement. In
her opinion, Council and staff had made it very easy for the acquisition and placement
of the Heritage House.
MOTION SE]OUMIDID AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tammelen, seconded by Fuhxman and passed
unanimously to amour with the Planning Commission's action granting a House Moving
Permit for the Heritage House.
9. IANDS OF NJWACK, Int #1 - Country Way, request for a special land use permit
to allow construction of a new residence having a height in excess of fifteen
feet
Council voted on the following notion from the 7/3/85 Council meeting:
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIPID: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Allison and passel
by the following roll call vote to reconsider the request by lands of Nowack for a
special lard use permit to allow construction of a new residence having a height in
F excess of fifteen feet
Aw AYES: Councilmemharc FUhrman, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilnnamber Allison
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SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 9. Lands of Nowack (continued):
�r M:)TICN SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Flnhmran, seconded by van Tamelen and gassed
unanim+usly to go past the hour of adjournment to 12:30 a.m.
Paul Nowack, applicant, apologized for not being present at the previous two public
hearings on this matter. In view of the positive staff report, he had not felt there
were any problems. Mr. Nowack presented background information on his purchase of
the lot and he went through the guidelines for Ordinance 4295 and how, in his opinion,
his project conformed to these guidelines. Mr. Nowack also explained the position
of the creek on the property relative to the proposed house.
Mr. Herbert Kaiser, applicant's attorney, stated that his applicant would be pleased
to answer any questions Counci icon had concerning this project. Mr.
Kaiser also cremmnted that, in his opinion, certain sections of the guidelines were
vague and he did not feel that the Council had substantial evidence for denying the
project. In conclusion he asked if this matter could be continued for two weeks to
give his applicant the opportunity to meet with staff and possibly Councilneabers to
discuss this project, to work through the problems and to hopefully arrive at a
solution.
The City Attorney referred to his mero on the subject dated 7/11/85 which listed the
matters which the Council needed to consider regarding this application. The City
Attorney's memo also stated that the Council was required to base its vote on certain
findings. In conclusion, the City Attorney noted that the burden of supporting
evidence for an application was the responsibility of the applicant.
4. Allison reiterated why the urgency ordinance was put in place and again stated his
v reasons why he did not think this project conformed to the guidelines of Ordinance
#295. Dronkert referred to discrepancies on the map before then and requested clarifi-
cation of the location of the house and the contours of the property. She did not
agree that the project met the conditions of siting as stated by the Site Developnent
Carmittee. Fuhrnan also coennanted on the inaccuracy of the maps before then.
The Planning Commissioner noted that the drawings before them did not amply with
Site Development conditions and again stated his opinion that the proposed house
was too much development for the lot. He also noted that the Department of Fish and
Game had stated certain easements should be maintained; however, the proposed house
was taking up a large area of the lot.
M7rION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamalen, seconded by Puy an and passed
unanimously to continue the request from Lands of Nvwack for a special lard use
pe2mdt to the next Council meeting.
PASSED BY COMMUS: To direct staff to meet with the applicant and his attorney
to discuss the request for a special land use permit, to direct applicant to provide
up-to-date, correct materials on the project and to request any Councilmenters having
questions on this matter to give their input to staff prior to the meeting. Dronkert
also requested that Cm nissioner Iachenbruch be present at the meeting and van Tm elen
suggested that the Site Development Cmvittee be present.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
�. 1. Request from Heart Association for waiver of fees
MOTION SBOOMID AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and
gassed by the following roll call vote to grant the request from the Heart
Association for a waiver of fees for the Council agendas.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and councilmembers Fiilarnan, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: CouncilnEmb er Allison
2. Request from Westwind Barn for sign display
Jo chamberlain, President - Westwind Barn, presented Council with a _picture of
e sign they wanted to place on the Sarn advertising their hoedown. The new
sign was 4'x20' with brown lettering on a white background.
MOTION SECOM ED AMID CARRIM: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to approve the request from Westwind to place a sign 4'x20' on their
barn for a period not to exceed three weeks before the hoedown.
3. Motion to continue local emergency resolution
MOTION SECOMED AMID CAPJ=: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrmran and passed
unanimously to continue the local emergency resolution until there was a Presidential
declaration of the disaster status of Santa Clara County.
t,. 4. Ita:s Removed from Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: July 3, 1985
Fuhman noted that she had removed the minutes from the Consent calendar because
she had not been present at the 7/3/85 meeting and wished to abstain fron voting on
them.
MDTION SECOM ED AMID CAI=: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed unani-
mously (with Fuhramian abstaining) to approve the minutes of the 7/3/85 Council
meeting with the following amendment: page 3, Item G.l.a), second motion should
read: 'MOTION SEOOWID AMID FA=: Moved by Fuhrn and seconded by Hycdell to approve
a special lard use permit for Isnrds of Nowack for a new residence having a height in
excess of fifteen feet based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for
Ordinance #295. The reconsidered notion failed the following roll call vote. .
b) Approval of Warrants: $33,633
MYTICb SEMNDID AMID CARIUM; Moved by Dxonkert, seconded by FUuman and passed by
the following roll call vote to add a supplemental payment to Tim Hilleary to the
warrant list, of an amount not to exceed $25,000, at which time staff had determined
that the material submitted by Mr. Hilleary was adequate.
AYES: Mayor D.ronkert and Councilmembers Allison, FUhrman and Rydell
NOES: None
PRESENT: Councilmember van Tamelen
MDTIQV SECOfIDID AMID CARR]FD: Moved by FlilrrmHan, recorded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously to approve the warrant list dated 7/3/85 including the supplemental
payment to Mr. Hilleary.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item 4. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar (continued) :
C) Resolution # ordering the perfovnance of certain work (Barron Creek
dredging)
Dronkert had removed this from the Consent Calendar for clarification of the
dredging in question. Staff responded that the Barron Creek dredging would be
done from Fremont Road to Ortega Drive, roughly behind Bullis School.
NOTION SECONDED AM CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Fubrman and passed
unanimously to adopt Resolution #91-85 ordering the performance of certain work
(Barron Creek Dredging)
d) Request from Ins Altos Fire Department for Council authorization to
remove fire hazards on certain properties within the Town
Dronkert stated that she removed this item from the Consent Calendar because she
questioned whether the mobile hone on another property approved for weed abatement
had been investigated by the Town. The City Engineer noted that the appropriate
permits had been applied for.
MYPION SECONDED AND CARRED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Elnhrman and passed
unanimously to authorize removal of fire hazards on the following properties (APN
182-31-41, 182-31-40, 182-3-24, 182-3-25, and 336-46-2
e) LANDS OF LINDSAY, FILE SA #1-84, 13151 W. Sunset Drive, Site Approval
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To continue this item to the next Council meeting at the
request of the applicant.
Allison pointed out that the Conditions should be corrected to state 'shall' instead
of 'should'. Also Condition 4.A. should be corrected to shoe 1,500 gallon tank,
not 15,000.
H. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Community Relations Committee:
PASSED By CONSENSUS: To reappoint Edward Dames as Chairman of the Com amity
Relations Committee for a term of one year.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees:
a) Fd Hoc Disaster Sub -Committee
It was rioted that Carl Sorensen hal been chosen by the residents in the fire
disaster area to represent then. Dronkert suggested the formation of a sub-
committee to meet with the residents affected by the disaster to discuss recommends -
tions for future prevention of such a catastrophe.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Tb form a July 1 Disaster Committee comprised of Carl Sorensen,
Barbara Tryon Eli Barnes, Jean Struthers and Mary Stutz. Committee will review
concerns, suggestions, etc. concerning fire and will report back to the Council.
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H. SPECIAL REPORTS: (continued):
�w 3. Com ants from the Council:
a) Allison: caamnts on the report entitled "FYnployee Projections for
Santa Clara County"
PASSED BY 03NSENSUS: To continue this item to the next meeting at the request of
Councilmenber Allison
b) Allison: El Retiro
Allison expressed concern about the development of the El Retim project and
asked for a status report on the matter.
Jean Struthers, Planning Commissioner, stated that several groups in Ins Altos were
very concerned about the Ef Retim project, particularly as it related to the
natural habitat of Adobe Creek.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter to Ins Altos requesting
a status report on the El Retim project and expressing the Council's concern about
the density and bulk of the development near the boundaries of the project.
C) Dronkert: "Bottle Bill"
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Mayor to send a letter to Assenblyman Xonnyu
` expressing the Council's disappointment in his recent statements concerning the
'bottle bill' and asking that he either: 1) support AB2020 (Bottle Bill); 2) allocate
State funds to assist local governments' cleanup efforts; or 3) join the Mayor on
E1 Monte Road with a large burlap sack which they will fill with bottles and other
trash.
d) van Tamelen: Counittee to Review Canmittee Structure
van Tamelen noted that there had been some recent discussion about canbining and
reorganizing the Tam's o mmittees. She was suggesting at this time that Council
approve a oani.ttee to review these suggestions for restructuring the amnittees.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint a mmdttee to review committees cmprised of
Councilmenber van Tamelen and Barbara Tryon, with a Planning Ce ssion representative
to be chosen by CouncilmsT er van Tamelen.
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1. City Manager:
a) Adjourned Regular Council Meeting
The City Manager suggested Council consider an Adjourned Regular Council Meeting to
discuss the planning require ants for the disaster victims, the Library JPA and
possibly the scheduling of special land use permit public hearings. Council concurred
and it was agreed an Adjourned Regular Meeting would be scheduled for Wednesday,
July 29, 1985 at 3:30 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 17, 1985
I. STAFF - REAORTS, CORRESPONDENCE AND ANOUNCENENTS: 1. City Manager (continued):
b) Letter from Mr. Carnes concerning fire and eucalyptus trees
The City Manager, in response to a question from Council concerning Mr. Carnes'
request for removal of all fire damaged eucalyptus trees, stated that an arborist
should be contacted to look at the trees and provide an estimate to the Town of the
cost of removing them.
PASSED BY COFLSENSUS: To direct staff to get an estimate from an arborist for the
removal of the fire damaged trees. If the estimate is more than $500 the City
Manager is requested to return to Council for approval.
2. City Attorney:
3. City Clerk- Report on Council Correspondence
The Report on Council Correspondence dated 7/12/85 was received by the Council. It
was noted that the 7/4/85 letter from Mrs. Grinch and Mrs. Gross should be sent
to the Ad Hoc July 1 Disaster Ca[mittee.
4. Other:
a) Assistant Staff Planner: Changes in Design of structure after Special
Lard Use Permit Issuance
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Fuhrman and gassed
unanimously to go past the continued hour of adjour went to 1:00 a.m.
Lori Scott asked the Council if an applicant mist receive a new special land use
permit if changes are made in the plans that affect the height and/or bulk of a
structure after a special land use permit has been approved. This request for a
policy decision was being made because an applicant (Lands of Munsey Development/
Feistel) had changed their plans after approval.
MOTION SDOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously that any change in plans for a special land use permit resulting in
over one foot in height and over fifteen feet in bulk would require reconsideration
by the Council.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To delete Item C.3.d) - Resolution setting the time and place
of public hearing on an application for a special land use permit for the Lands of
Feistel, 26000 Elena Rad - as it was not required per Council's policy decision
regarding modifications to plans.
J. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mrs. Gallo's letter dated 7/12/85 concerning questions on zoning and the 'Save
Open Space' Petition
Mrs. Mildred Gallo, 25720 raLanne Court, stated that she had signed the 'Save Open
Space' Petition as a last ditch -afro-rt to save open space. In her opinion the trend
toward huge hares was hardly keeping with the rural atmosphere. Mrs. Gallo further
stated that it was appropriate that this matter be decided upon by the vote of the
people.
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NEW BUSINESS: (continued) :
`, The following is an outline of the statement made by the City Attorney in response
to Mrs. Gallo's letter and to questions from the Council: At the present time there
is allowed in a single family residential district a non-profit recreational use
with a use permit issued by the 'down. At the present time, recreational facilities
allowed with a use permit include recreational or community center buildings and
grounds for games and sports except for those customarily carried on for profit.
There can be a problem regulating what can happen with a non-profit organization.
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In response to a question from Mayor Dronkert, the City Attorney stated that as he
read the initiative petition the Tom could no longer have control over such issues
as traffic, roads, drainage, hours, lights and membership. The Town would be able
to insist on evidence that the club was operated by a non-profit organization.
As written the proposed initiative ordinance would allow anybody with a 15 acre
site to establish a non-profit recreational facility without any control of same
by the Town through the requiremnt for a conditional use permit. In addition the
petition is not limited to the Adobe Creek lodge site.
Mrs. Betsy Bertram, 11854 Page Mill Road, stated that she had received several
mailings recently on the petition and she felt this was not only confusing but
bordered on harassment. Mrs. Bertram also related her experience at Town Hall
concerning permits and stated that, in her opinion, permits were processed in a
very timely mariner by the Tom if the rules and regulations were properly followed.
K. ADJOUIOUQM:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 1:00 a.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 3:30 p.m, on July 24, 1985.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dual, City Clerk