HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1982CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
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Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, November 15, 1982
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Mayor Perkins called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at 5:10 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Perkins and Councilmembers Allison, Proft and van Tamelen
Absent: Councilwoman Hillestad
Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Planner John Carlson, City
Attorney Frank Gillio, Planning Commission Representative Michael
Stewart and City Clerk Pat Dowd
Press: Mary Duenwald, Peninsula Times Tribune; Ed Herring, San Jose Mercury
B. MATADERO CREEK SUBDIVISION:
1. Lot #19
The City Attorney stated that for each lot that was sold a resolution was required
which became a formal record of the Town and was sent to the title company. As a
result of previous action taken by the Council, it was necessary to adopt a reso-
lution concerning the sale of Lot 19.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unaimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1498 accepting proposal
and ordering sale of real property, directing payment of real estate commission,
authorizing execution and delivery of deed concerning Lot 19, Tract No. 7187,
Matadero Creek Subdivision.
2. Lot #18
The City Planner reported that the Lot Review Committee had met on 11/15/82 and
was submitting the following recommendations to the Council: approval of the
extension of the building site circle; approval of the encroachment into the
landscape easement for the driveway; increase of the height limitation to 555'
depending on the design. The City Planner further noted that the Committee's vote
was split on the potential buyer's request for an increase in the maximum develop-
ment area.
Gary Filler, potential buyer, addressed the Council and explained his plans for
t e lot and t e reasons behind his requests. He commented that his house plans
fit into the contours of the land and the view will not be destroyed. Mr. Filler
asked for positive direction from the Council concerning the issues of height and
maximum development area.
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B. MATADERO CREEK SUBDIVISION: Item 2. Lot #18 (continued):
`' Council discussed the plans before them and the contingencies requested by
the potential buyer. Particular emphasis was placed on the request to increase
the height limitation from 550' to 560'.
John Knox-Seithe, 27741 Via Cerro Gordo, recommended that the Council reject offers
if they were continaent on exceptions being made to the CC&Rs. In his opinion
the CC&Rs were a safequard to protect the present owners, the Town and interested
buyers and also protected the rural atmosphere of the Town. Mr. Knox-Seithe
further noted that the plans before Council had not been available for review
by concerned residents.
Frank Saul, 27977 Via Ventana, suggested further study of the plans for Lot #18.
Mr. Saul expressed concern about the increase in the height limitation to 560';
however, in response to a question from Allison, Mr. Saul noted that he did not
see a problem with an increase to 555'.
The City Attorney stated that if Council agreed to any changes in the CC&Rs, the
present owners should be duly notified. He further commented that the possible
actions by Council included acceptance of the offer, rejection of the offer or
the presentation of a counter-offer; no commitments by Council were being made
in advance.
Planning Commission Representative Michael Stewart commented on the philosophy of
the Town and stated that the original limitations placed on MDA and height had
been imposed for specific reasons. Emphasis had been placed on the rural nature
of the Town. Commissioner Stewart expressed concern that with all of the changes
being made for each lot, there appeared to be a lack of planning involved regarding
the subdivision.
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
mously by all members present to request the Acting City Manager to present a
counter-offer for Lot #18 including the following recommendations: The agreement
contingent upon buyer submitting to the Town a modified preliminary site plan by
11/19/82 and upon buyer getting preliminary approvals from the Town no later than
11/22/82, as follows: a) Matters considered and submitted by Lot Review Committee:
extension of construction beyond building circle; extension of construction into
landscape easement; increase in height limitation and increase in MDA for residence,
tennis court, pool and miscellaneous improvements; b) Acting as Architectural
Committee, Council to decide upon information submitted by buyer no later than
11/19/82 regarding color of residence and landscape plans.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanimously by all members present to schedule a Special Council Meeting for
Thursday, November 18, 1982 at 8:00 a.m. to conduct a closed session for personnel.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani-
mously by all members present to schedule a Special Council Meeting for November 22,
1982 at 3:30 p.m. to review Lot #18, Matadero Creek Subdivision.
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C. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 6:55 p.m. to a Special Meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 1982.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk