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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1979CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS 26379 Fremont Road Los Altos Hills, California MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 21, 1979 cc: Reel 117, Side II, Tr. 1, 515 -End; Side 1, Tr. 11, 001-232 Mayor Thomas McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:34 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall. A. ROLL CALL & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Present: Mayor McReynolds, Councilmembers Hillestad, Perkins and Proft. Absent: Councilman Nystrom Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gillio, City Engineer John Carlson, Commissioner Mary vanTamelen for the Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler. Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier, Steve Gruber, San Jose Mercury -News and Richard Hanner, Palo Alto Times. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The City Manager advised that Item B.4. d) had been continued until the next meeting at the request of the Applicant. 4W Councilman Perkins requested removal of Item B. 4. a) and c), Mayor McReynolds requested removal of Item B. 4. b) and Councilman Proft requested removal of Item B. 5. a) for separate consideration. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically: 1. Approval of Minutes: March 7 and 15, 1979. 2. Approval of Warrants: $24,445.28. 3. Motions for Adoption: Granting time extension for Planning Commission consideration of the following Tentative Map application: a) LANDS OF JOHNSON, File TM #2098-79 to April 30, 1979. Councilmembers then discussed the following Items which had been removed: 4. Actions of the Variance & Permit Commission - reconvnended granting of the following: a) LANDS OF FAROUDJA, File VAR #7056-79. Council concerns centered on the presentation of this request, specifically: (1) Most importantly, an itemization of the six Code requirements for granting a Variance showing how the Planning Commission addressed each; (2) Inclusion in the record the basis for this request; and, (3) Lack of justification as to hardship imposed upon the property owner without the benefit of this pool installation. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad rand failed by the following roll call vote to approve LANDS OF FAROUDJA, subject to condi- 60 tions and statements being included in the file responsive to the six Code requirements. AYES: Councilmembers Hillestad and Perkins. NOES: Mayor McReynolds and Councilman Proft. ABSENT: Councilman Nystrom. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 21, 1979 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 4. a) LANDS OF FAROUDJA (Continued) 4W Thereafter, it was Council consensus that a format be followed on subsequent Variances which would provide the information to them that all Code requirements had been addressed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Faroudja, Applicant, cited the four months he had thus far spent on this request and objected to any re -location of the pool which would result in cutting redwood trees. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to continue LANDS OF FAROUDJA, File VAR #7056-79 to the next meeting in order to obtain detailed justification for meeting the six Code requirements as well as including information showing that this is the only possible location for the pool without a Variance. b) LANDS OF SOARES, File B.S.A. #6111-78. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to amend Condition I.A by adding after .'report" the following: prepared by a State licensed geologist and soils engineer. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to add as new Condition 5.A: That the house shall be a Type II foundation. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to approve LANDS OF SOARES, File B.S.A. #6111-78, subject to conditions as recommended by the Variance & Permit Commission and, as amended above. c) LANDS OF ALHOUSE, File B.S.A. #6110-78. Councilman Perkins discussed with Staff whether further subdividability had been examined, the need to preserve the large eucalyptus trees bordering the property and dangers posed to these trees by the proposed five foot path. Following resolve of the first two issues, the pathway question was thoroughly explored. Mrs. Gottlieb, Chairman/Pathway Committee, concurred with the City Engineer in advising of the history of obtaining a path in this area and the need to obtain this meandering path now should a better one not be obtained in the future. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to add as new Condition 5.B: Any eucalyptus tree removal along the northerly and westerly boundary of the property shall be approved by the Town Engineer and replacement shall be on a ratio of two to one. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Mayor McReynolds, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to amend Condition 2.A by adding after "report" the following: prepared by a State licensed geologist and soils engineer. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to acid as new Condition 5.C: The Site Development Committee shall consider only a Type II foundation unless the slope of the building site is less than 14%. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to approve LANDS OF ALHOUSE, File B.S.A. #6110-78 subject to conditions as recommended by the Variance & Permit Commission and, as amended above. Thereafter, the City Manager introduced a letter from Mr. Alhouse requesting permission to move a historic house and water tower onto his property. Mr. Crowe advised that, in order to meet Code requirements, this request had to go before both the Planning Commi sion and City Council which could be accomplished in two weeks due to the urgency involvA. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 21, 1979 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 4. c) LANDS OF ALHOUSE (Continued) use, 8 kan Mr. '2 e thgl�hiTt, told of the planned demolishing of these structures and his desire 4W n p8riesery e adhering to all Code regulations in both the moving process and final utilization on his property. Councilmembers advised the Applicant of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Municipal Code for rules on moving of buildings, that he should keep in mind restrictions imposed on the development of his property in this manner (Use Permits, etc.) and commended him on these efforts to provide for preservation of historical structures of interest to the Town. Determination was that Council action on this matter would follow Planning Commission review 5. Actions of the Planning Commission - recommended granting of the following a) LANDS OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE, File C.U.P. #8032-79. Following a brief introduction by Staff, Councilmembers ascertained that this proposed use complied with State laws governing Williamson Act Contracts, that adequate landscape screen- ing had been considered and, in their opinion, too much architectural control was being exercised by Condition 3.B. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkin and passed unanimously by all members present to delete Condition 3.B. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried -unanimously by all members present to adopt a Negative Declaration, LANDS OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE, File C.U.P. #8032-79. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Mayor McReynolds and passed unanimously by all members present to approve LANDS OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE, File C.U.P. #8032-79 subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and, as amended above. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad �nd -passed unanimously by all members present to commend California Water Service on their design and concerns shown in adhering to the rural concepts of the Town. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: 1. Reports of Standing Committees: None 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Reports from the Planning Commission: None 4. Presentations from the Floor; MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: As it was past the hour of 8:30 p.m. (SPECIAL ORDERS), it was moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Proft and carried unanimously by all members present to postpone SPECIAL ORDERS until 9:00 p.m. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: After a brief review by Councilwoman Hillestad of hazards at this intersection, it was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed by the following roll call vote to direct Staff to install a stop sign on the corner of Dianne and O'Keefe. AYES: Mayor McReynolds, Councilmembers Hillestad and Perkins. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilman Proft. ABSENT: Councilman Nystrom. 6W Councilman Proft requested Staff to look into providing better directional signs where La Cresta, Anacapa and Viscaino intersect due to poor visibility in that area. 3- CIiY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 21, 1979 C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued) 4. Presentations from the floor: (Continued) tjl��r, DOell Drive, spoke for deputizing citizens to put a stop to excessive speeding r fff 101 ations occurring in the Town. Mayor McReynolds advised of efforts being made by the Sheriff's Department to resolve this problem and urged citizen involvement even though deputizing was not a viable proposal. Councilwoman Hillestad cited her concerns with a vote at the last meeting calling for a Circulation Plan for Chaparral Way/Moody Road in that one had been completed as recently as 1977 and, currently, only one additional building site was proposed which should not greatly increase traffic. Consensus was to review this matter further later in the meeting as interested persons were waiting in the audience for their items. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilwoman Hillesta and passed by the following roll call vote to postpone SPECIAL ORDERS an additional five to seven minutes in order to consider the next agenda items. AYES: Mayor McReynolds, Councilmembers Hillestad and Perkins. NOES: Councilman Proft. ABSENT: Councilman Nystrom. D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. City Manager: a) Review of Corridor Evaluation and Resolution. Continued until later in the meeting. b) Request of R. Silver, 14440 DeBell Drive. The City Manager advised of the work proposed and the building permit costs as exceeding the expenses involved. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to grant the request and waive the $200 Site Development fee, only requiring that perinit fees be paid for the proposed drive- way work. E. SPECIAL ORDERS: 1. Request for Final Map Approval, LANDS OF HUTCHINS, File FM #3069-78. (Continued from 2/7/79 Meeting.) The City Engineer briefly outlined his memo of explanation on the easement for water rights which had caused confusion previously, advising that this was currently held by Purissima Hills County Water District to retain for utility purposes only when needed. NOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1190 approving Final Parcel Map for the LANDS OF HUTCHINS and approving and authorizing execution of Subdivision Agreement. 2. Ordinance #249 amending Chapter 2, entitled "Noise" of Title 5 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by amending Sections 5-2.01 and 5-2,02 thereof, and adding Section 5-2.07 thereto. (SECOND READING) MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Following reading of the title, it was moved by Councilman 60 Proft, seconded by -Councilwoman Hillestad and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #249. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Proft and passed unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #249. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - March 21, 1979 E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued) 3. Ordinance #250 amending Chapter 4 entitled "Subdivisions" of Title 9 of the 4W Los Altos Hills Municipal Code by adding thereto Section 9-4.310. (SECOND READING) Following Councilman Perkins' question, the City Attorney stated he would draw up an appropriate footnote as to the intent of this amendment to be included in the Code. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unanimously by all members present to waive further reading of Ordinance #250. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED; Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Ordinance #250. F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Re uest from G. Nabi for time extension of site approval, Lots I and 2, Tract No. 4352, Almaden Court. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: After a brief review of Mr. Nabi's request due to illness, it was moved by Councilwoman Hillestad, seconded by Councilman Perkins and passed unani- mously by all members present to grant a time extension to June 13, 1979 for site approval. 2. Request from P. DeRosa for reduction in sewer assessment charge The City Manager advised of the various inequities created by the setting up of Sewer Assessment District #9 and the investigations being made by Staff to correct these. He then introduced a Resolution for adoption, stating that all these problem areas could be addressed at the second meeting in April when finalizing this action. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad and carried unanimously by all members present to adopt Resolution #1191 ordering the reduction of Assessment No. 841, Sewer Assessment District #9. Thereafter, Council adjourned to an Executive Session, reconvening at 10:25 P.m G. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Council Committee Appointments. Continued to the next Council meeting. Thereafter, Councilmembers discussed Councilwoman Hillestad's concerns as to the need for a traffic circulation plan in the Chaparral Way/Moody Road area, generally touching upon the following: (1) Specific properties addressed in the 1977 study, (2) The relatively little changes in the area since that time; (3) Reasons governing the delay of subdivision in the area pending the proposed study; (4) The impact of an upcoming status report from Councilmembers Nystrom and Perkins relative to this matter; and, (5) The need for more information on all these issues before determination by Council can be made. Councilmembers then addressed the Corridor Evaluation and the urgent need to communicate, on behalf of the Town, their lack of support and objections to methods utilized in the conclusions reached in this Study. Effective measures covered ranged from denial of the Evaluation by the Town to caucusing of small cities who share the Town's concerns in a united effort to include within the Study recommendations reflecting these issues. Con- sensus was to have the Mayor draw up a Resolution detailing factual reasons for denial. Due to conflicting schedules, it was determined to cancel the April 4, 1979 meeting and have an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 2, 1979. There being no further Xo� new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 11:07 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 2, 1979. Respectfully submitted, Susan Buttler, Deputy City Clerk -5-