HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1982CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILTC
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Los Altos Hills, California
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Wednesday, December 1, 1982
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Mayor Perkins called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
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Present: Mayor Perkins and Councilnembers Allison, Proft and van Tamelen
Absent: Councilwman Hillestad
Staff: Acting City Manager Marty Tarshes, City Planner John Carlson, Assistant
City Attorney William Hughes, Assistant Planner Pat Wetb, Planning
Carnmission Representative Judith Carico and City Clerk Pat Dotal
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier; Mary Duenwald, Peninsula
Times Tribune
Presentation of Certificate to Eagle Scout Reith Van Duzer
40 Mayor Perkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Reith Van Duzer for his
achievements as an Eagle Scout. Mr. Van Dozer has earned 35 merit badges and his
most recent project was the installation of a directional sign at Loyola School.
Matadero Creek Subdivision - Offers on Lots; Lot #20 - Lot Review Committee Report
The City Planner reported that on 11/29/82 the Lot Review Committee had met to
review lot #20 and had mace the following reco endations: 1) approval of site
development plan with conditions marked on the plans; and 2) approval of residence
extending beyond building site circle based on site plan. The lot Review Ca mittee
reomue ded denial of the request to increase the NIDA from 7,900 square feet to
8,450 square feet.
Alan Lambert, 141 First Street, Los Altos, addressed the Council on behalf of the
purchasers of Lot #20. He explained the type of house they wanted to build, their
reasons for requesting an increase in the NIDA, and the level of the lard at Lot #20.
Mayor Perkins, in response to a question from van Tanelen, explained the exceptional
circumstances which would otherwise deprive the applicant of the full use of his
lard, i.e., location of house on lot.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by Allison and passed by the
following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #1502 anrzrling the CC&Rs to increase
the NIDA for Lot #20 from 7,900 to 8,450 square feet and directing the City Attorney
to prepare an amenchent to the CC&Rs extracting the NIDA limits for the lots.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilnembers Allison and Proft
NOES: Councilwoman van Tauelen
ABSENT: Councilwoman Hillestad
A. ROLL GALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Matadero Creek Subdivision (continued):
M =CN SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
ncusly by all members present to approve the following recomexdations of the Lot
Review Crnmittee: 1) approval of site development plan with conditions marked on
the plans; and 2) approval of residence extending beyond building site circle based
on site plan.
Items Removed: B.2 (resident); B.6.b) (van Tamelen)
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARFUED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani-
mcusly by all mmbers present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar,
specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: Novenber 3, 1982, Novmber 8, 1982, Novenber 15, 1982,
November 18, 1982 and Novenber 22, 1982
3. Resolutions for Adaption:
a) Resolution #1503 repealing Resolutions #1479, #1480, #1481, #1482 and #1483
b) Resolution #1504 setting a Public Hearing date of January 5, 1982 for
easem nt abandonment, Lands of Farber
4. Time Extension Request:
a) Request for extension of Tentative Map to December 9, 1982, LANDS OF
SCHWARZ, File 7M #9-81
5. Actions of the Planning Crnmission: recocmeded granting of the following:
a) LANDS OF Mim INVFSTKWTS, File VAR #8-82
6. Motions for Adoption:
a) Motion setting Decanber 15, 1982 as the Public Hearing date for the issue
of recycling in Los Altos Hills
Itens Removed:
2. Approval of Warrants: $139,908.64
Alma Mood, 12151 Storebrook Drive, questioned warrants #8907, 8916 and 8929.
Concerning PG&E, it was explained that the PG&E bill for the Barn also included
the traffic signals in Tuan which accounted for the fact that it was higher than
the PG&E bill for Tann Hall.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to remove warrant #8907 from the warrant list.
kw AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councileti�ers Allison and van Tanelen
NOES: None
ABSENT: councilmmber Hillestad
PRESENT: Council.meiber Proft
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B. CONSENT CALUMAR: (continued)
MOTION SEOCNUED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
mously by all ffEnbers present to approve the balance of the warrant list,
specifically: $139,436.45.
6. Motions for Adoption:
b) Motion setting Decen-ber 15, 1982 as the Public Hearing Date for the
Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Ordinance
van Tamelen asked that the public hearing be postponed on the above ordinance
since discussions were still being held and changes might be made for consideration.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To place the Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Ordinance
on the next agenda for a report but not for a public hearing.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
1. Reports from Standing Committees: none
2. Reports from Ad Hoc Camnittees:
a) Pd Hoc Committee to Review Committees - Committee Appointments
van Tamelen referred to a 12/1/82 report before Council which listed the newly -
structured committees, the number of vacancies and a list of applicants.
Allison objected to the appointment of the President of the Little League, Martin
Wank, to the Environmental Design, Parks and Recreation Committee. However, van
Tamelen noted that it had been agreed to have representation frau the Little League
on this c ourni.ttee.
MOTION SEODNDED AMD CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Proft and passed
by the following roll call vote to make the following appointments to the Town's
committees:
Pathways: Lee Duley
Environmental Design, Parks and Recreation: Peter Wallace, George Dai, Martin
Wank, Edward Emling and Mrs. John Fondahl
Safety: Rodger Barkoff, Walter Schulze, George Pfeiffer, William Siegel, Nevin
Hiester, Robert Morgan, J. Robert Johnson, John Cranston, Marc Kaufman,
Andrew Cochran
Community Relations: Ann Throop, Edward Barnes, Doni Hubbard, Tim Sandia and
Marianne Beck.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilmen -hers Proft and van Tamelen
NOES: Ccuncilnienber Allison
ABSENT: Councilnmrber Hillestad
3. Reports from the Planning Cmmission: none
4. Presentations from the Floor:
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Oscar Sobel 28266 Chris hers lane, eny>hasized that regarding expenditures made
Council, approval should be attained Fran the Council prior to the expenditure
and reports should be on the meeting, trip, etc. involved.
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L C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 4. Presentations from the Floor (continued)
4r Irma Goldsmith, President/Historical Society, presented to the Council a booklet
she had prepared on the September 2, 1982 Staff Appreciation Picnic. Mrs. Goldsmith
noted what a success the event had been and thanked Council for all their hard
work.
Doni Hubbard, 25228 IaLaia, reminded Council that the Los Altos Hills Horsenens'
Association and Westwind Barn were sponsoring an open House on December 12, 1982
fran 2-5 p.m. at Westwind. Contributions dere requested of canned goods and/or
unwrapped gifts for reedy families.
Fran Stevenson, 26989 Beaver Lane, reported that IH% had an excellent movie on
earthquake preparedness. There was no charge for this movie and Mrs. Stevenson
suggested that it be scheduled for showing at some future date and proper publicity
be announced so residents could attend. It was suggested Mrs. Stevenson contact
members of the safety cmmittee to discuss this matter.
Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson Place, reported that he would be attending a County-
wide disaster preparedness meeting on December 2, 1982.
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1. City Manages Reports:
The Acting City Manager noted that there was a reed for Council to schedule a
meeting to hold a closed session for litigation.
PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday,
December 9, 1982 at 4:00 p.m.
2. Storm Damage
Proft asked what, if any, storm damage the Town had incurred during the recent
heavy rains. The City Engineer responded that other than some trees which had
cane dawn and debris on the roads, there had been no serious damage.
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1. Ordinance #278 of the City of the Town of Ins Altos Hills amending sections
5-1.02(j) and 5-1.21 of Chapter 1 entitled "Litter" of Title 5 of the Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code concerning the posting and removal of election signs.
(SE()CID READING)
MOTION SECCNDED AND CARRIPD: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Allison and passed
unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #278.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by van Tenelen, seconded by Proft and passed
unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #278.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS (continued):
`, 2. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF TOKHEIM & GREEN, File FM #2-82
MOTION SECONDED ASID CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
musly by all members present to adopt lbsolution #1505 approving final parcel map
and approving and authorizing execution of subdivision agreement.
3. Public Hearings:
a) Williamson Act Contract - petition requesting cancellation of Kinkead
Williamson Act Contract (continued to Deceober 15, 1982 Council meeting
at request of applicant
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
unanvmcoly by all nembers present to continue request for cancellation of Williamson
Act Contract, Lands of Kinkead.
b) LANDS OF IORTION, 26030 Versailles Court: proposed changes and amendments
to the subarea plan element for the Chaparral Way subarea of the General
Plan, and adoption of a proposed negative declaration
Due to a possible conflict of interest, Proft removed him.elf from consideration
of this matter. Proft staled that his property was located within the subarea
plan under review and he had also removed himself from discussion when the subarea
plan was originally being considered.
The City Planmier presented a staff report dated 12/1/82 which recom nded the
following four mitigating measures to the proposed Negative Declaration: 1) The
possibility of increased soil instability due to private sewer systems and surface
flaw of water can be addressed by an engineering analysis of the areas involved.
2) The possibility of increased soil erosion due to surface flaw of water can be
addressed by a soil erosion plan. 3) The possibility of increased surface water
flowing onto adjacent lands can be addressed by a storm drainage plan which provides
for the transporation of water to a point that would not be detrimental to adjacent
properties or to the master drainage plan. 4) The possibility of transporting storm
waters to an adjacent drainage basin can be addressed by a storm drainage plan
which provides only the temporary transportation of storm craters to an adjacent
drainage basin if this basin can accept the additional water.
David Proft. 26271 Mboiv Roadgave a brief history of the subarea plan noting that
several years ago it Was observed that there were drainage problems in this area
and instability of soils on certain properties. Proft co Trented that, in his
opinion, the mitigating measures were not complete; they did not specifically
require a study of the surrounding properties and how the proposed changes would
affect all the properties in the subarea plan or haw the proposed changes would
affect the storm drainage system now in effect.
Ube Assistant City Attorney stated that regarding this issue, Council could discuss
the proposed amnaxents to the subarea plan and the Negative Declaration at the same
time. If Council changed the proposed anendmsnt before them from the, Planning
Comnission, it would be necessary to send the changed amendmnt back to the Planning
Co mtission for a report.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 3b) subarea Plan/Chaparral Way/General Plan (continued):
Tim Sandia, applicant's engineer, stated that in his opinion the mitigating
measures were not needed; the conditions were already required by State Law and
by the Tam's Ordinances.
Ton McReynolds, 26045 Moody Road, asked that the Council proceed with caution.
He expressed concerns that proposed changes were being considered which appeared
to relate only to one lot and that no specific study appeared to have been done.
The City Planner referred to the 11/23/82 planning commission report which included
their recomiendation to add Standard #13 as follows: "In the event that any current
or future owner of an existing property within this subarea, as of this date, shall
apply to the Town for Site Development Approval, as permitted by Zoning regulations
in Section 9-5., of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, not requiring further sub-
division of the property, then the proposed development shall be exempt from the
following standards: 7, 8, and 10. If further subdivision is required then such
exemption shall not apply."
The City Planner then referred to the 12/1/82 staff report which recauenled the
addition of standard #13 to read as follows: "In the event that any current or
future owner of an existing property within this subarea, as of this date, shall
apply to the Tom for site Development Approval, as permitted by Zoning regulations
in Section 9-5., of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, not requiring further sub-
division of the property, then the Planning Ccnmission may exenpt the proposed
development from the following standards: 7, 8 and 10. If further subdivision is
required then such exemption shall not apply. " The following was also included
in the staff reccmTendations: "If a proposed developx t is exempt, the following
items must be completed prior to issuance of any permits: 1) An assurance by a
Soils Engineer that the proposed development will not cause unstable soils conditions.
2) A storm drainage and erosion control plan to insure increased surface water or
sediment will not occur on downstream properties. and 3) An Agreement, recorded
with the Santa Clara County Clerk, that requires the owner to connect to and par-
ticipate financially in storm drain and sewer facilities when they are installed."
Tim Sardis, applicant's engineer, gave a brief history of the Horton's attempts
to develop their land and requested Council to approve the Planning Commission
recommendation before then.
Planning Conudssion Fa presentative Carico explained the amend ants to the General
Plan which were required before Horton development could proceed and Michael
Stewart, Planning Commissioner, noted that the Site Development for the Horton
property had gone before the full Planning Commission and they were recommending
to Council that the subarea plan be an�nied.
Council then held a discussion on the recommendations before them and the following
issues were addressed: possibility of an assessment district; drainage - water
should flow in natural course to natural basin; possibility of allowing the Horton
to proceed with their plans while the subarea plan was being corrected and/or better
defined. Allison also requested staff to report on who was hooked up to the sewer
lines in the Tanglewood Subdivision and haw much had been paid. van Tamelen noted
that conservation easements which were called for were not on the site development
e plans and asked the Planning Camussion to look into this.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: Item 3b) Subarea Plan/Chaparral Way/General Plan (continued):
46 MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Perkins, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by thefollowing roll call vote to arend the reccnnendation for standard #13 as
received by the Planning Commission by changing the word "shall" to "may".
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilwoman van Tamelen
NOES: Councilman Allison
ABSENT: Councilcaaman Hillestad
ABSTAIN: Councilman Proft
Allison stated that be was against this change which, in his opinion, would add
unnecessary flexibility to the standard in question.
NOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Tamelen, seconded by Perkins and passed
by the following roll call vote to approve the proposed amendment to the subarea
plan as follows: "STANDARD #13 - In the event that any current or future owner of an
existing property within this subarea, as of this date, shall apply to the Town for
Site Development Approval, as permitted by Zoning regulations in Section 9-5., of
the Los Altos hills Municipal Code, not requiring further subdivision of the property,
then the Planning Commission may exempt the proposed development from the following
standards. 7, 8 and 10. If further subdivision is required then such exemption
shall not apply."
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilwoman van Tamelen
NOES: Councilman Allison
ABSENT: Councilwoman Hillestad
hr ABSTAIN: Councilman Proft
It was noted that this matter would go back to the Planning Commission for a report
on the change to the amerdxent as approved by Council. Consideration of the negative
declaration and the proposed ammenfinent would be agendized for the next Council "uneeting
Council reviewed the status report on the Town Booklet which noted that to date
costs of $1,560.22 had been incurred; however, it would cost an approximate $9,000
to couplets this project. Council agreed that completion of this project would be
deferred until additional funds were available.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by Proft, seconded by Allison and passed unani-
mously by all ms ers present to approve payment of $1,560.22 for expenses: incurred
in preparation of Town Booklet.
2. Report on S -Cu ve including re -striping and installation of Bots -dots
Council discussed the safety of the s -curve and several letters they had received
requesting additional safety measures, i.e. re -striping and bots -dots. Allison
cemented that he was against such ad hoc spending of funds.
MOTION SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Moved by van Ta�elen, seconded by Perkins and passed
unanimously by all members present authorize payment not to exceed $280 for re-stripin
of S-curve and installation of Bots -lots.
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G. tM BUSINESS:
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and
passed by the following roll call vote to go past the hour of adjournment and
continue the meeting to 12:30 p.m.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilnenbers Allison and van Tanelen
NOES: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Councilwv an Hillestad
1. Lands of Foster, Lot #3, Crescent lane, Appeal of Site Approval and Site
Development Expiration
The Assistant Planner presented a report dated 11/24/82 which included background
information on the appeal for the Lands of Foster and the Planning Commission
recommendation that the appeal be approved. Proft stated that he was against the
granting of this appeal because he felt these procedures should be followed in a
timely manner.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by van Tamelen and passed
by the following roll call vote to grant the appeal in regard to an extension of
time to oamplete the application for Building Permit and extend the time to begin
work under the Site Development so that the Site Development is also still valid with
the proviso that the required Building Permit information will follow within thirty
(30) days of City Council approval.
AYES: Mayor Perkins and Councilnenbers Allison and van Tammelen
NOES: Councilman Proft
ABSENT: Councilwoman Hillestad
2. Lands of Hwang, 25313 La lama Drive, Appeal of Zoning and Site Development
Denial for swimming pool and raquethall court.
The City Engineer presented a staff report dated 11/29/82 which included background
regarding the Lands of Hwang and an explanation of the procedure involved regarding
an appeal of an administrative decision.
Charles Reed, attorneyfor the applicant, addressed the Council and requested
Council approval of the plans as originally submitted by the Hwangs. He noted
that his clients had submitted and received approval for a site development plan
in March of 1981. Mr. pL d further comented that it was not until after they
had built their home that they realized the permit had expired and in:the meantime
an ordinance had been passed which changed the limits of development area. Mr.
Named showed slides which portrayed where the projects would be placed and what
work had already been done.
Council discussed the apparant difference of opinion as to what was originally
approved on the site plans and the increase in development area which was being
requested over what was now allowed.
Michael Stewart, Planning Commissioner, suggested that it would be of benefit to
the Council to actually see the lot in question.
kw MOTION SEOW)ED AND CARRIED: Moved by Allison, seconded by Proft and passed unani-
mously by all nenbers present to deny the appeal of the Zoning and Site Development
Denial for the Lands of Hwang.
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G. NEW BUSINESS (continued):
3. Pacific Gas & Electric Ccnpany
Allison asked the Acting City Manager to contact PG&E and request an explanation
for the fact that several homes in Los Altos Hills had been without paver after
the recent storm for several days. Did PG&E intend to take any action to correct
this problem?
H. ADJOUMUM:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned
at 12:35 a.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 9, 1982 at
4:00 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Dowd
City Clerk