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Wednesday, August 7, 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 Town Hall.
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Present: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmmibers Allison, Rydell and van Tamelen
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Fahxman
Staff: City Manager George Scarborough, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City
Engineer Michael Enright, Assistant Staff Planner Lori Scott and City
Clerk Pat Dowd
Planning
Cart=: William Siegel
Press: Janet Wells, San Jose Mercury
Ciddy W'ordell, representing E1 Camino Hospital, stated that because Los Altos Hills
is in close proximity to the proposed project and because the Town is in the
E1 Camino Hospital District she had background information on the Continuing Care
Retirement Center. Set on 55 acres of laid between Cupertino and Ins Altos, the
Center would have several types of living accommdations and care facilities for
seniors. The public hearings would be held by the City of Cupertino and Ms. Wordell
noted the hospital would appreciate the Council's support of this project in concept.
MOTION SEODNDED AND CAMUED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to support the Continuing Care Retirement Center
in concept.
Items Rennved: Item 1 - 6/24/85 minutes (Allison); 3.a (applicant's representative);
Item 3.b (ccmuittee member); Item 4.a (Mayor) and Item 5.b (staff)**
MOTION SECONDED AND CARREED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unan;mr sly by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: July 17, 1985*
2. Approval of Warrants: $22,404.51 (7/31/85) and $97,256.22 (8/7/85)
*Allison abstained from approval of those sections of the 7/17/85 minutes for which
he was not present.
**Item 5.b was continued to the 9/4/85 meeting at the request of the applicant.
CITY COUNCIL M11VIES - August 7, 1985
C. CONSENr CALENDAR: (continued)
5. Resolutions for Adoption:
a) Resolution #96-85 ordering the performance of certain work (sewer line
replacement - Page Mill Road west of Matadexo creek)
C) Resolution 497-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lands of Peacock)
d) Resolution 498-85 setting the time and place of public hearing on an
application for a special land use permit (Lards of Riches)
D. PRFS]HtMTIONS FROM THE FLUOR:
Robert Hall, 12140 Foothill Lane, requested Council to take action on the following
two issues: at the corner of Elena and Foothill Lane the storm drain popped open
when trucks went over it and created a dangexnus situation; and 2) the pathway
which connects Elena and Black Mountain had been closed off by a fence.
The City Engineer noted that regarding the second issue there was no dedicated
pathway easement on the property and the Pathway Committee had been in contact with
the property owner to attempt to resolve this matter.
The Council thanked Mr. Hall for his cammernts. They referred his first request to
staff for correction and stated that his second request world be reported on at a
future meeting and he would receive a notice of the meeting at that time.
E. REPOW F'TOM THE PLANNEC CC MISSION:
Cmu dssioner Siegel reported that at the 7/24/85 Commission meeting the following
actions were taken: approval of Site Approvals for the Lands of Lindsay and the
Lards of Hansen; approval of the conditional use permit review for the Lands of
St. Nicholas School; and continuation of the corditional use permit review for the
Lands of Ford Country Day School.
F. SPECIAL ORDERS:
1. Public Hearings:
a) LANDS OF VAN ECDERIN, Fernhill and Magdalena, request for a special
land use permit to allow a new residence having a height in excess of
fifteen feet
The Assistant Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 7/30/85 which noted
that the Site Development Committee reoonuenled approval of the Special Lard Use
Permit for the proposed new residence based on the project's conformance with the
guidelines for Ordinance #295.
Mr. van Elderin, applicant, noted that the plans before Council were slightly
misleading in that they had been taken from a side angle. If needed he could
clarify the proposed bulk of the project for Council.
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CITY OaMCIL MCVUTFS - August 7, 1985
F. SPOCIAL ORDERS: Item l.a) LANDS OF VAN ELDERIN (Continued):
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7 MOTION SECaMED AND CARRED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all menbers present to approve a special land use permit for the
Lands of Van Elderin for a new residence having a height in excess of fifteen feet
based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
b) LAOS OF LONG, 26888 Almaden Court, request for a special land use
permit to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
The Assistant Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 7/30/85 which noted
that the Site Development Committee recome ded approval of the Special Land Use
Permit for the proposed addition based on the project's conformance with the
guidelines for Ordinance 4295.
MOTION SEOJNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve a special land use permit for the
Lards of Long for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based on
the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
C) LANDS OF CHANG, 27220 Natoma, request for a special land use
permit to allow a new residence having a height in excess of fifteen feet
This item was continued at the request of the applicant.
d) LANDS OF HARRISON, 13990 Page Mill Iniad, request for a special land use
permit to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
The Assistant Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 7/30/85 which noted
that the Site Development Committee recommended approval of the Special Land Use
Permit for the proposed addition based on the project's conformance with the guide-
lines for Ordinance #295.
NOTION SEOONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unan;mo,sly by all members present to approve a special land use permit for the
Lands of Harrison for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based
on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
e) LANDS OF NDRiFTFT , 26209 Dori Lane, request for a special lard use
permit to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
The Assistant Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 8/1/85 which noted
that the Site Development Comnittee remmmnded approval of the Special Tanen Use
Pernit for the proposed addition based on the project's conformance with all guide-
lines for Ordinance #295 except number 2.A (bulk). The Committee had definite
concerns regarding the bulk of the house and proposed addition.
Walter Chapman, applicant's designer, stated that the original horse had been there
for about twenty years and there was also an historic barn on the property. The
project before Council had been redesigned to deal with the bulk issue and the
Project now conformed with the allowable maximum development area.
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CITY ODUNCIL MDKM3S - August 7, 1985
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item l.e) LANDS OF KORNFIELD (continued):
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Mr. Kornfield, applicant, explained what landscaping was proposed as a mitigating
measure for the bulk problem. He also commented that the new driveway would have
less slope than the present driveway.
NYYPION SDCDNIDID AMID FA=; Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and failed by
the following roll call vote to add a condition to the special lard use permit that
the applicant be required to sutmit a landscape plan to ensure mitigation of the
paving of the driveway.
AYES: Councilmembers Allison and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmwmaer Rydell
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Ten Fuhrman
Mayor Dronkert stated that the Kornfield application presented a different situation
for the Council to consider in that the property had a present non -conforming
house on it. She further commented that the applicant and the staff had worked for
some time together to work out the NIDA issue and the Council had letters from neighbors
of the project stating they had no objections.
NOTION SEaWED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by van Tamelen and gassed
by the following roll call vote to approve a special land use permit for the Lands
of Kornfield for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet based on the
project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordnance #295.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilnerbers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmenber Allison
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Ten Fahrman
f) LANDS OF ST. NICBOIAS SCfDOL, E1 Monte Brad, request for a special land use
permit to allow an addition having a height in excess of fifteen feet
It was agreed that Item 4.a) which was removed by the Mayor from the Oonsent Calendar
would also be discussed at this time (Lands of St. Nicholas School - review of
conditional use permit)
The Assistant Staff Planner presented her staff report dated 7/31/85 which rated that
staff recommended approval of the special land use permit for the proposed addition
based on the project's conformance with all the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
Marvin Barnburg, applicant's architect, stated that they were adding four new
classrooms but not adding any additional parking.
NOTION SEOONDED AND CARRIID: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all meNbers present to approve a special land use permit for the
Lards of St. Nicholas School for an addition having a height in excess of fifteen
feet based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #295.
Mayor Dronkert said she had removed the conditional use permit for St. Nicholas
School from the Consent Calendar because while she certainly understood the need
for restrictions, she felt certain of the conditions of the permit were unreasonably
restrictive, particularly regarding hours and use of public address systems.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 7, 1985
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item - St. Nicholas School - conditional use permit (continued):
The Assistant Staff Planner reported that this conditional use permit would be
reviewed annually xbich would give the applicant the opportunity to request changes
in the conditions. The applicant had expressed no objections to the conditions of
the permit when it was discussed recently by the Planning Comdssion.
MOTION SEODNIDID ASID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanim sly by all members present to concur with the Planning Coimnission's approval
of the review of the conditional use permit for IANIDS OF ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL, FILE
CUP #53-59, 12816 E1 Monte Iniad.
Mayor Dronkert stated for the record that if St. Nicholas School should find certain
of the approved conditions too restrictive, they could request modifications and/or
exceptions by the Council.
g) LANDS OF BERRY HILL, UNIT II, FILE TM #9-84, request for tentative map
approval (7 lots)
MOTION SEC(RIDID AND GCARRIED: moved by Rydell, seconded by Allison and passed unani-
musly by all members present to approve the negative declaration for Lands of Berry
Hill, Unit II, File 1M #9-84.
Lorin Nelson, representing Gerard and Lambert, referred to his letter dated 7/30/85
in which he requested Council to reconsider the following conditions of the Tentative
Map as recommended by the Planning Commission: 4.D, 4.E., 5.I, and S.J. The City
Engineer noted that these conditions had been reconsidered by the Planning Commission
L. and it was their opinion that the conditions were appropriate as receded by the
Planning Crnmission.
Mary Stutz, Chairman - Pathways Cmndttee, elaborated on conditions 4.D. and 4.E.
concerning pathways. in her opinion the conditions were not unreasonable as
remmplded by the Commission.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed unani-
mously by all menbers present to adopt Resolution #99-85 approving tentative parcel
map for Lands of Berry Hill, Unit II, File TM #9-84 with conditions of approval as
recaamended by the Planning Cmrdssion and approved by Council.
h) Ordinance # amending Section 4-3.11-1 entitled "Designated Private
Roads" of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
(adding Old Page Mill Lane) (FIRST READING)
At the 6/19/85 Council meeting, Council had directed staff to initiate procedures
to amend the Town ordinance designating private roads by adding Old Page Mill Lane
INION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tenelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all mebezz present to waive further reading of Ordinance #297
entitled "Designated Private Roads" of Chapter 3 of Title 4 of the Ins Altos Hills
Municipal Code (adding Old Page Mill Lane)
MOTION SECONDED Am CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to introduce ordinance #297.
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CITY COUNCIL MEVI'ES - August 7, 1985
F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 1 - Public Hearings (continued):
i) Ordinance # amending Chapter 5 entitled "Zoning" of Title 9 of
the Ws Altos Hills Municipal Code to amend Article 2 thereof
entitled "Definitions," to add Article 9 thereto entitled "Site
Development," and to amend Article 12 thereof entitled "Administration
and Enforcement." (FIRST READING)
Council expressed some concerns about the docunent before then for consideration
both of a substantive and editorial nature.
MOTION SECDNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and passed
unanimously to continue the public hearing on this matter to the 8/21/85 Council
meeting.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To schedule a study session for 4:00 p.m. on 8/21/85 to
discuss the proposed site development ordinance.
j) Resolution # adopting an appropriation limit for the 1983-84
fiscal year
The City Manager referred to his 7/31/85 staff report vhich recomTended adoption
of the resolutions before Council on the appropriations limits and also noted that
the failure of the Tuan to adopt the previous years' appropriations limits prior
to the end of each fiscal year had had no substantive effect.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #100-85 adopting an appropriation
limit for the 1983-84 fiscal year.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmenbers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Councilmanbes Allison
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Ten Euhrman
k) Resolution # adopting an appropriation limit for the 1984-85 fiscal
year
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #101-85 adopting an appropriation
limit for the 1984-65 fiscal year
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmembers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Council.member Allison
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Ten Fuhxman
1) Resolution # adopting an appropriation limit for the 1985-86 fiscal
year
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Nbved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #102-85 adopting an appropriation
limit for the 1985-86 fiscal year
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Ccuncilmembers Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Comcilmennb r Allison
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Ten F au: an
Allison stated that he voted against these resolutions because he felt they were
meaningless in light of the City Manager's report.
CITY EDUNCIL MMUIES - August 7, 1985
SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 1 - Public Hearings (continued):
�Ar m) Resolution #------appropriating revenue sharing monies for the fiscal
year 1985-86
MDrION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to appropriate the remaining balance of the
revenue sharing monies to the reconstruction of Conejo Court rather than to the
Fremont S-curve project.
M7TION SE03NDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #103-85 appropriating revenue
sharing monies for the fiscal year 1985-86 as amended by Council.
n) Resolution #_adopting the budget for the fiscal year 1985-86
MITION SE(LNDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all manbers present to adopt Resolution #104-85 adopting the budget
for the fiscal year 1985-86.
2. Presentation, certification and consideration of initiative petition regarding
zoning ordinance (pending completion of verification of signatures by the
Registrar of Voters)
The City Clerk stated that she had received verification from the Registrar of
Voters office that of 1,105 signatures on the petition, 951 were those of
registered voters in the Tuan. Los Altos Hills has 5,591 registered voters.
M71'ION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #105-85 calling a special
election to be held in the City of the Tcwm of Ins Altos Hills on November 5, 1985
for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters thereof a proposed initiative
ordinance to amend the zoning law of the Tann; and making provision for conducting
said election and providing for notice thereof
PASSED BY CDNSENSUS: To direct staff to make available to the public copies of
Resolution #105-85 and the City Attorney's mare dated 8/2/85 on the Adobe Creek
Lodge Initiative Petition
The City Attorney noted that deadline for filing of arguments regarding the
petition was 5:00 p.m. on 8/14/85 with the City Clerk and the deadline for filing
rebuttals was 5:00 p.m. on 8/21/85 with the City Clerk.
Mrs. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, suggested that the City Attorney's conments on
s issue be in the next Town newsletter.
Mrs. SheriEmling, 11853 Marietta, stated that she felt it was inportant that the
Council write the rebuttal to the argument for the petition.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: Agreement that Council would write the rebuttal to the argument
for the petition, that Councimnember Allison would draft the rebuttal and that the
draft would be circulated and reviewed prior to the study session on the 21st and
wound be filed by 5:00 p.m.
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F. SPECIAL ORDERS: (continued) :
3. Resolution #_approving final parcel map and approving and authorizing
execution of subdivision agreement for the Lands of Palo Alto Unified school
District
This item was continued at the request of the applicant.
4. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of private driveway
maintenance agreement between the Palo Alto Unified School District and the
City of the Tann of Ins Altos Hills, and ordering recordation thereof
This item was continued at the request of the applicant.
5. Resolution # of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills requesting
the tax collector of the County of Santa Clara to levy certain charges against
real properties.
This resolution included a sucmery of the properties Council had previously authorized
to have weed abated.
MOTION SB03MED AND CARRIM; Moved by Allison, seconded by Hydell and passed unani-
mously by all members present to adopt Resolution #106-85 requesting the tax
collector of the County of Santa Clara to levy certain charges against real properties
6. Resolution # approving and authorizing execution of agreement between
Martin J. Taaffe, Jr., Arline Carnale Reed, and James O. Taaffe and the City
Lbw of the Tann of Los Altos Hills, and ordering recordation thereof
The City Attorney had been directed by Council at the 7/17/85 meeting to prepare
the resolution and agreenent now before them for approval.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, Seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #107-85 approving and
authorizing execution of agreement between Martin J. Taaffe, Jr., Arline Camiele
Reed, and James 0. Taaffe and the City of the Town of Ins Altos Hills, and
ordering recordation thereof
7. Resolution # awarding a contract for the Barron Creek Dredging Project
Staff reported that two proposals had been received at bid opening at 11:00 on 8/7/85.
Staff's recmmendation was the low bid presented by K.J. MdGranahan and staff also
recommended that $8,000 be transferred frrm carryover project 515 General Creek
Maintenance to project 509 Clear/Dredge Barron Creek.
MOTION SBCO DED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tmelen and passed
unanimously by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #108-85 awarding
a contract for the Barron Creek Dredging Project (K.J. MCGranahan - $32,800)
AYES: CW cilnxmbers Allison, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert
AB=: Mayor Pro Ten EUhmian
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p`� F. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 7 - Barron Creek Dredging Project (continued):
M7PION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seoonded by van Tamelen and passel
by the following roll call vote to transfer $8,000 frau carryover project 515
General Creek Maintenance to project 509 Clear/Dredge Barron (reek.
AYES: CouncilnEnbers Allison, Rydell and van Tamelen
NOES: Mayor Dronkert
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tan Fuhrman
Mayor Dronkert stated that she did not vote in favor of the matter because she
felt the Council had received incomplete information and no background materials
on the subject.
8. Resolution # approving final parcel map of Lards of Kava and approving
and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement.
This matter was continued at the request of the applicant.
9. Resolution # approving final subdivision map of Fawn Creek Court sub-
division and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement.
MYTION S1xODIDID AND CAIU=: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passel
unanm=sly by all nEmbers present to adopt Resolution #109-85 approving final
subdivision map of Fawn Creek Court subdivision and approving and authorizing
execution of subdivision agreement.
G. UNFINISHEDD BUSINESS:
1. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar:
a) Approval of Minutes: July 24, 1985*
mDTioN sncc IDID AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all m tubers present to approve the 7/24/85 minutes with the
following amendment: Page 2, Item B, second paragraph, first sentence should read:
'Allison stated that he had serious concerns about this matter and if they were not
addressed, he world oppose the JPA.'
b) LANDS OF LINDSAY, FILE SA #1-84, 13151 W. Sunset Drive, Site Approval
The Planning Commission had recommended approval of this site approval at its meeting
on 7/10/85, subject to the conditions of approval as reconmiede3 by the C mrmission.
John Riley, applicant's engineer, had requested this item be removed from the Consent
Calerdar as he wished to appeal two of the conditions on behalf of his client.
Specifically, they were requesting the deletion of the five foot increase in right-
of-way for Chapin Fuad and the deletion of the increase to sixty feet for the
right-of-way of Sunset Drive. Mr. Riley was requesting that the 40' right-of-way
of Sunset Drive remain in place.
Mrs Marjorie Lindsay, applicant and Mr. John Riley applicant's enamor r each
addressed the Council on these requests and explained their position. In part they
felt the conditions would result in a loss of value for the lots, would result in
more grading and drainage and poorer locations of the homes resulting in visual
*Rydell abstained from approval of the 7/24/85 minutes as he was not present at
the meeting.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item l.b) Lands of Lindsay (continued):
inpact on the neighbors. A petition and several letters were filed with the Clerk
from the neighbors on West Sunset requesting these conditions approved by the
Planning Cmmission be reconsidered.
M>TION SE00= AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Allison and failed by
the following roll call vote to amend the condition for Lards of Lindsay allowing
the 40' right-of-way on Sunset Drive not to be increased to 60'
AYES: Mayor Drcnkert and Councilumanber Allison
NES: Councilmmbers Rydell and van Tamelen
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem FuJarr[an
M7TION SENfIDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to approve the Lards of Lindsay, File SA #1-84
with conditions of approval as recomiended by the Planning Comuission.
c) IANDS OF HANSEN, FILE SA #2-85, 26415 Anacapa Drive, Site Approval
M71'ION SBC3NDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to go past the 11:30 p.m. hour of adjournment
to 12:30 a.m.
The Planning Coimnission at its 7/24/85 meeting recomende3 approval of the site
approval for Lands of Hansen subject to conditions of approval as recamerded by the
Planning Comdssion.
Mr. William Downey, Acting Chairman of the Roads and Drainage Committee, had
requested UTsitem be removed from the Consent Calendar as he had serious drainage
concerns about this lot. According to the geotedudcal map, the entire lot was in
a landslide area. Mr. Solomon, member - Roads & Drainage Committee, expressed
concern that additions angmery a areon this lot d result in increased runoff
on an already unstable area at a lower level.
Planning Conmissioner Siegel referred to condition 6.a. which stated that the
conditions of approval for this site could be recorded. Mr. Siegel stated that
the commission took this action which world advise future owners of the lot of the
possible cost of making the lot safe.
Mr. Guiliani, applicant's engineer, conuente3 that in his opinion development of the
lot would make it more stable than leaving it undeveloped. He further noted that
at the site development stage, storm drainage systems would be designed to address
these concerns. In conclusion, Mr. Guiliani requested that the Council remove
condition 3.a which stated that the owner would grant a 10' wide pathway easement
along the southern property line and would construct a usable pedestrian path with
steps to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Pathway Committee. Mr. Guiliani
felt this condition was an invasion of his client's privacy, was unsafe and was
detrimental to the security of the property.
of the condition for a path on the Hansen property. They felt it was an unnecessary
request and presented a negative impact on their privacy and security.
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Item l.c) LANDS OF HANSEN, FILE SA #2-85 (continued):
In addition a petition had been filed with the Tann on 8/7/85 signed by residents
requesting the elimination of the required pedestrian pathway on Lards of Hansen.
Mary Stutz, Chairman - Pathways Committee and Jean Struthers, Planning Commissioner.
addressed the Council concerning the path. Mrs. Stutz explained the rationale behind
the Pathways Committee request for such a path (children could use it to get to
Pinewood School; if the path were not there it would be quite a distance to go
around). Mrs. Stutz asked that if Council decided not to require a path, that they
ask for an easement. Mrs. Struthers was concerned in that this was the only
opportunity to require the path. If, on the other hand, it was required and they
determined that it was not necessary, the Council could return it or close the path.
Mr. Hansen, applicant, stated that he was tired of picking up debris on his lot
and felt it would be much more stable developed. In addition he thought the path
was an invasion of his privacy and presented a security problem. Already three of
his neighbors had been robbed.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Rydell, seconded by Dronkert and passed
by the following roll call vote to delete condition 3.A from the Conditions of
Approval for Lands of Hansen, File SA #2-85.
AYES: Mayor Dronkert and Councilmemberc Allison and Rydell
NOES: Councilmemher van Tamelen
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Fubrman
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To amend Condition 1.A to read as follows: "Development of the
site is constrained by steep potentially unstable slopes, erosion and a previously
reported landslide area. Accordingly, as rec miendel by the 'town Geologist in his
letter of May 15, 1985, the applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review and
approve all of the geotechnical aspects of the development plans (i.e., site
preparation and grading, site drainage, and design parameters for the foundations,
bridge and retaining walls) to ensure that his recvmrendaticns are incorporated.
The results of these reviews shall be described in a letter by the geotechnical con-
sultant and submitted to the Town Engineer and Geologist for review and approval
prior to issuance of a site development permit."
MOTION SECONDED AND CARFJED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passed
u,nanimT,sly by all members present to approve LANDS OF HANSEN, FILE SA #2-85 with
conditions of approval as reocnvended by the Planning Commission and as amended by
Council.
MOTION MADE TO RE(DNSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION: Mayor Dronkert requested the previous
motion be reconsidered as she had misunderstood and thought Council was voting on
the awzx1 ent to the conditions of approval.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Rydell and passel
by the following roll call vote to approve IANDS OF HANSEN, FILE SA #2-85 with
conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission and as amended by
Council.
4 AYES: Counciln�rs Allison, Rydell and van Tamelen
fir' NOES: Mayor Dronkert
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem FWu:man
Mayor Dronkert stated that due to the geotechnical reports, eammittee recommendations
and staff reports, she did not feel this was an appropriate lot to approve for site
approval.
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H. SPECIAL REPORTS:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Rydell and passed
unanimously by all members present to go past the extended hour of the 12:30 a.m.
adjcurrment.
1. Reports from Standing Committees:
a) Pathway Committee:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Dronkert and
passed unanimously by all members present to reappoint Mrs. Mary Stutz as Chairman
of the Pathway Committee for one more teen.
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Committees:
a) Code Enforcement - William Siegel
Mr. Siegel, member - Code Enforcement Sub -Committee, presented a proposed handout
for prospective buyers in Los Altos Hills. If approved by Council, this handout
would be distributed to realtors, newspapers, etc. to reach as many potential
buyers as possible.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct William Siegel and Mary van Tamelen to determine
the appropriate distribution of the building and site report available to prospective
buyers of los Altos Hills property.
3. Comments from the Council:
a) Allison: Employment projections for Santa Clara County and related
transportation issues
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tanelen, seconded by Allison and gassed
unanimously by all members present to direct the Mayor to tzmm+ni tate the following
opinions to the Board of Supervisors, Transportation Commission, Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and the Intergoverarental Council: 1) That the continued
piecemeal development of North Santa Clara County does not contribute to the
health, safety and welfare of its residents, and that regional planning is necessary;
2) That levels of employment, realistically achievable housing, and transportation
capacity of the region are interrelated and should be considered concurrently; and
3) Tyat, by virtue of their needless duplication and unrealistic assumptions, the
multiplicity of North Santa Clara County employment projections released by the State,
ABAG and the county planning and development departments represent a misuse of public
funds.
b) van Tamelen - landscape proposal for Ton Hall lands
The proposal received from Hardesty Associates was continued to the next Council
meeting.
C) van Tamelen - North County Library Authority
van Tamelen reported that the Authority was working on the ballot argument and it
was hoped this argument would be signed by David Packard and Wallace Stegner.
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H. SPECIAL REPORTS: Item 3. Comments from Council (continued):
d) Dronkert - El Retire
Dronkert reported that Jean Struthers had presented a letter to the IQs Altos
Planning Commission concerning the Council's reconue dations regarding E1 Retire
and the Candssion had concurred with these recamendations.
e) Dronkert - Disaster Site Development Ca ttee
Dronkert reported that the Disaster Site Development Cmnxtee would be meeting
at 6:30 p.m. on 8/14/85.
f) Dronkert-Bottle Bill
Dronkert reported that she axil Allison had met with Assenblyman Ernest Konnuy
regarding the Bottle Bill and it was possible Mr. Konnyu might reevaluate his
position and support the Bottle Bill.
g) Dronkert - League of California Cities
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: 7b appoint Mary van Tamelen as the voting delegate from the
Town at the Annual Conference of LOCC unless van Tamelen is unable to attend and
wishes to appoint another oounci7manber
h) Dronkert - Status of Fire Damaged house on Fremont
The City Manager, in response to the Mayor's request for a status report on When
this property would be cleaned up, stated that the owners had been given thirty
days to take care of the clean up of the property.
i) Dronkert - Santa Clara Valley Water District's brochure on 'Why do people
amp their trash in creeks?'
PASSED BY OJNSENSUS: To ask Purissima Water District if they could include this
brochure in their billings to residents.
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1. City Manager:
a) Fiscal Year -End Closing
MYTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Novel by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously to approve the adjustments made by the Financial Consultant in his
7131/85 mane in closing the 1984-85 fiscal year.
b) Appointment of Acting City Manager
The City Manager noted that he would be out of the office the week of August 12th
and asked Council to appoint Michael Enright as Acting City Manager for that period
of time.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To appoint Michael Enright as Acting City Manager for the week
of August 12, 1985.
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I. STAFF - REPORTS, ODRRESPONDENCE AND ANNJUNCEMMS: (continued):
2. City Attorney:
3. City Clerk: Report on Council Correspondence
The Council accepted the Report on Council Correspondence dated 8/2/85.
4. City Engineer: Edith Avenue Bridge
The City Engineer reported that the Edith Avenue Bridge was scheduled to be opened
at the end of August and when the date was determined there would be an official
opening of the bridge.
J. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Informational Petition received by the Town concerning a possible Moody Court
Sewer Assessment District (Moody Road near Tanglewood lane, along Moody Court
to Toyon Place)
The City Engineer referred to his staff report dated 8/1/85 whichincluded the
staff recamendation that the petitioners be requested to further study the proposed
project to determine the ultimate cost and desire of the affected owners.
Mr. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Court, expressed his concern for the future and
stated e was trying to plan ahead. Septic tanks had only so long of a life span
` and now the drain field system was plugged up and could not be used.
Mrs. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Court, submitted several names in writing of residents
Wno wishecL to nave their names reproved from the petition. Mrs. Spencer further
questioned the acceptability of the petition and requested clarification of the
notification process involved. In conclusion, Mrs. Spencer wondered if perhaps
this was more an issue of developrent of land rather than sewer availability.
Mr. Steve McReynolds, moody Court, stated that since the petition before Council
did not represent 8 o e a ected owners, the Council should not be considering
the matter at all.
Mr. and Mrs. Boissevain, 27181 Sherlock Road, submitted a letter they wished to go
in the record which stated that although they were unable to attend the greeting,
they were firmly opposed to any sewer district in their area of the hills. (This
letter is on file at Town Ball.)
Council and staff reiterated that this was a very prelim;nary stage; however, if
itproceeded there would be scheduled public hearings, ratification of all residents
involved, etc.
PASSED BY ODNSENSUS: To take the informational petition received by the Town con-
cerning a possible Moody Court Sewer Assessment District under advisement and to
request staff to have the applicant provide additional justification of the project,
including health hazards and construction costs involved.
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CITY WUNCIL MRVYES - August 7, 1985
J. NEW BUS=SS: (continued) :
2. Request from Planning Cmmission to have a Councilmanber attend their
Camdssion meetings.
The Council took no action on this request.
3. Request to name a cul-de-sac in the Town after the Carrington family who
at one time lived in the Town.
Ms. Alma Carrington Taylor, San Jose, addressed the Council and referred to her
ettl er d ted 793785
3 85 concern +g naming a small cul-de-sac off Natoma Road after
her family. Her letter (on file at Than Hall) gives a detailed history of the
family and their residence in the Hills.
PASS® BY CONSENSUS: To direct the City Attorney to prepare the apropriate docu-
ments naming the small cul-de-sac off Natcma Road 'Carrington Circle' in light
of the historical significance of that name in the oomnmiity.
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 2:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd, City Clerk
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