HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1978CITY COUNCIL
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OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, California
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 4, 9978
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Mayor Lucile HIIlettad called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:37 PM
In the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
A. ROLL CALL 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Present: Mayor Hillestad, Councllmembers McReynolds, Nystrom, Perkins and Proft.
Absent: None.
Staff: City Manager Robert Crowe, City Attorney Frank Gllllo, Commissioner Arthur
Lachenbruch for the Planning Commission and Deputy City Clerk Susan Buttler.
Press: Florence Pallakoff, Los Altos Town Crier and Dave Farrell, Palo Alto Times.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
GW Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, requested removal of the Warrants.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Councilman Proft
and carried unanimously to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, specifically:
1. Approval of Minutes: September 20, 1978.
3. Motions for Adoption:
a) LANDS OF BAHR, File TM #2079-78, 2 Lots, time extension to 11/15/78.
b) LANDS OF HOM, File TM #2084-78, 4 Lots, time extension to 11/15/78.
c) LANDS OF STEERS, File TM #2087-78, 2 Lots, time extension to 11/15/78.
d) LANDS OF LOW, File TM #2088-78, 3 Lots, time extension to 11/15/78.
Mrs. Wood, Stonebrook Drive, asked for clarification on Warrants 3903 and 3937.
Response from the City Manager reiterated Council direction to proceed operating under
the proposed Budget which included his vehicle expense raise, that his travel expense
was for the recent League of California Cities meeting and that the audit was complete.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman Nystrom
and passed unanimously to approve the last Item on the Consent Calendar, specifically:
2. Approval of Warrants: $88,721.90.
C. SPECIAL REPORTS:
` I. Reports of Standing Committees: None
2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None
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C. SPECIAL REPORTS: (Continued)
`, 3. Presentations from the Floor:
Mr. Kaplan Purchaser of Lot 25, Tract #6112, stated that, when he had contracted to
purchase a home to be constructed on this lot, he was not advised of a swale across the
front of the property and asked if a pipe might be substituted.
Councllmembers discussed with Mr. Kaplan the history of drainage in this area, the
aesthetic openness achieved by the placement of the swale and the communication problem
that would have to be resolved between Mr. Kaplan and the developer. Council consensus
was against the substitution of a pipe across Lot 25, Tract #6112.
D. STAFF - REPORTS CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. City Manager:
Mr. Crowe Introduced a claim from Pacific Telephone for damages to their aerial cable
at Page Mill Road and Arastradero on August 30, 1978, and advised denial.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Proft and carried unanimously to deny the claim from Pacific Telephone.
E. SPECIAL ORDERS:
Due to the absence of a court report, It was determined to take the following Item out
of order and hear the first two Items when the court reporter arrived.
& 2. Public Hearings
b) Request for Tentative Map Approval, LANDS OF HIGHTOWER, File TM #2089-78, 8 Lots.
(Continued from 9/20/78 Meeting - Negative Declaration adopted at that time.)
Councilman McReynolds introduced correspondence advising of the possibility of archeo-
logical finds on the subject property and questioned the Town's legal liability. Council -
members then discussed with the City Manager the steps Staff had followed at the time of
preparing an Environmental Impact Checklist for this application and the negative findings.
Mr. Nowack Engineer for the Applicant, stated that an additional archeological Investiga-
tion had been made with no conclusive findings.
Mr. Hill. Developer, outlined for Council the team approach they utilized in addressing
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sues such as; archeology, soils, geology and noise. He Introduced a proposed landscape
plan which, combined with house placement, would provide adequate noise mitigating measures
as called for In the Pack Report.
Mr. Shoo Landscape Architect, supplied detailed Information on plantings to be used,
their locations and hoped for noise reduction levels.
Mr Gregorwich Chairman/Noise Abatement Committee, praised the effort put Into resolving
the noise problems inherent to this property and recommended a broad leaf tree In place of
pines.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Mayor Hillestad
and passed unanimously to add as new condition 11. (c): Houses shall be sited to be out-
side the 60 db area as defined by the proposed landscape plan.
to Councilman Perkins requested that the proposed landscape plan (now referenced in the
conditions) be numbered, dated and placed in the file In order to facilitate adherence
to conditions at time of Site Development.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued)
for 2. b) LANDS OF HIGHTOWER (Continued)
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Proft and passed unanimously to add the following sentence to condition It. (b):
Houses on Lots I, 7 and 8 shall be sited to provide outdoor living areas on the side
opposite Interstate 280.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Nystrom
and carried unanimously to add as new condition 18.: The Applicant shall observe appro-
priate controls and, when necessary, have a professional archaeologist on site during
major cuts and grading operations at time of subdivision and site development Improvements.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Nystrom, seconded by Mayor Hillestad
and passed by the following roll call vote to approve the request for Tentative Map
Approval, LANDS OF HIGHTOWER, File TM 82089-78, subject to conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission and, as amended by Council above.
With the arrival of the court report, It was determined to return to the Items as they
appeared on the Agenda.
I. Request for re -consideration of withdrawal from Williamson Act Contracts, LANDS OF
PERRETT.
Mayor Hillestad Introduced Into the record written submissions from RURAL and SEM
Developers. The City Attorney then outlined the action before Council as either approval
or denial of withdrawal from the Williamson Act with findings of fact In support, Including
therein that development would not be Inconsistent with the provisions of the Act and
would be in the public Interest. It was Council determination to re -open the Public
Hearing for brief summations from interested persons.
Mr. Smith, President/RURAL, read excerpts from their letter of September 26, 1978,
detailing the aspects of the compromise agreement for the subject property and adjacent
land which had been worked out between members of RURAL and SEM Developers. He spoke
for development now with this overall plan concept versus future plecemeal development
and for the Town's retaining of a Master Planner.
Mr. Greoorwich Chalrman/Noise Abatement Committee, stated his objections to the with-
drawal, possible conflict of interest problems and impact on the area.
Mr. Clifford, Stonebrook Drive, suggested that the quarry definitely be closed before
any development is allowed as proposed.
Mr. Gorem Stonebrook Drive, also felt that the quarry must be closed, citing traffic
danger problems along Stonebrook. fie praised the completeness of the planning approach
and hoped that the Town would consider all Issues carefully.
Mr. Hettinger, Priscilla Lane, stated that the proposal should be made legally binding
on parties before approval of withdrawal from the Williamson Act Contracts.
Mr. Oaksberoer, Mid -Peninsula Trust spoke In favor of the Open Space portion of the
plan as the most viable method of obtaining park land for this region.
Mr. Hollwedel, Pr lsci lla Lane, telt that the controlled development offered by this plan
far outwelghed future un certainitles.
Mrs. Miller, Thendara Way, advised that the Committee for GreenFoothills had not reviewed
this proposal as yet.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued)
1. LANDS OF PERRETT (Continued)
v Mr. Sobel Christopher's Lane, spoke against private deals and Increased Town growth.
Mrs. Jones La Loma, felt that the RURAL compromise did not represent 350 people.
Mr. Smith, President/RURAL, countered that they did represent that many people and,
perhaps, more.
Mrs Carlisle, Stonebrook Drive, stated her objections to increased traffic on Stonebrook.
Councllmembers discussed information presented, slope density and housing questions not
covered by the Plan, the ambitious nature of the proposal, how to best resolve all en-
vironmental Impact issues and the need for detailed guidelines prior to Council action.
The City Attorney advised as to pre -planning agreements that the Town might enter into
without commitments being made as to annexation or withdrawal from Williamson Act Contracts
now In force on these adjacent properties, and the corrective measures to be realized
by this overall approach.
Commissioner Lachenbruch commented as to the benefits the Town would realize from master
planning for sphere of Influence and hoped that slope density questions and legal contract=_
might all be worked out.
CouncllmemDers then addressed the ramifications of proposed motions, the need for detailed
studies and maps, and Information to be provided by Staff In order to resolve this Issue.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Mayor Hlliestad
and passed unanimously to consider this Issue further, specifically, consideration of
withdrawal from Williamson Act Contracts.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Nystrom and carried unanimously to continue LANDS OF PERRETT to their next regular
meeting for the purpose of preparing an appropriate Resolution and directing that the
court reporter be present at this meeting.
2. Public Hearings:
a) Proposed revocation of Conditional Use Permit, ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB,
File C.U.P. #8004-74.
The City Manager Introduced Into the record the letter he sent to the Board of Directors
and Mr. Belluccl requesting specific Information and advised that there had been no
response to date.
Mr. Bryant, Board Member, stated that there had been a breakdown In the members'negotia-
tions to purchase the Club.
Mr. James, Moody Road, answered questions as to expenses Incurred by the Property Owner
In the last 2-3 years In bringing the Club into compliance with the Use Permit and as
to his residence on the property.
As there were no further witnesses desiring to be heard, both attorneys stated that they
wished to offer summations at the next Council meeting.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Perkins and passed unanimously to continue the hearing on the proposed revocation of
low Conditional Use Permit, ADOBE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB, to their next regular meeting.
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E. SPECIAL ORDERS: (Continued)
2. Public Hearings: (Continued)
c) Consideration of Budget for fiscal year 1978-79.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Nystrom and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution #1156 adopting the Budget for the
Town of Los Altos Hills for the fiscal year 1978-79.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Perkins and passed unanimously to extend the meeting fifteen minutes pass the hour of
adjournment.
F. GENERAL ORDERS & UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Request for Variance, LANDS OF AVENI, File VAR #7051-78
Continued at the request of the Applicant.
2. Request for Building Site Approval, LANDS OF ALMON, File BSA #6106-78. (Continued
from 9/20/78 Meeting for Council site Inspection.)
Mr. Naegle Engineer for the Applicant Introduced the revised driveway map with reduced
cuts and fills and planting recommendations for erosion control.
Counclimembers discussed their field trip to the site and the Improvements made on this
new driveway configuration. Councilman Perkins' concern centered on the pathway approach
onto Page Mill Road and the danger this blind entry presented.
Mrs Stevenson Pathway Committee Member, spoke for the pathway as a vital link and
stated that It was less dangerous than many In the Town.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Councilman
Nystrom and carried unanimously to add as new condition 13. (c) (4): Construction of
the pathway to be delayed twelve months pending negotiations with Santa Clara County
to obtain alternate routes.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman
McReynolds and passed unanimously to approve the Building Site Approval request, LANDS
OF ALMON, subject to conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and, as amended
by Council.
3. Request from Applicant for time extension for fee payment, LANDS OF HANSEN, File
BSA #6086-76.
MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman McReynolds
and passed unanimously to approve a six month time extension to April 4, 1979 to
complete conditions, LANDS OF HANSEN, File BSA #6086-76.
4. Consideration of paving recommendation, LANDS OF COUNTRY WAY, Tract No. 6400.
Mr. Past rof Engineer for the Applicant introduced the design change and a letter
4W requesting pathway clarif®cation along Country Way.
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F. GENERAL ORDERS 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Continued)
J�W4. LANDS OF COUNTRY WAY (Continued)
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MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Proft
and passed unanimously to approve the paving recommendation as received from the Plan-
ning Commission and add the following condition: Approve a four foot (41) pathway
along Country Way, separating where possible from the road both laterally and vertically,
and avoid cutting trees as much as possible.
G. NEW BUSINESS:
Councilman Proft questioned when the reports on solls testing for Saddle Mountain
Estates would be available for Council review and was advised by the City Manager that
they should be In at the end of the week. Council consensus was to hold an adjourned
meeting for the purpose of taking action on these reports.
H. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further new or old business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at
12:15 A.M. to a meeting at 4:00 P.M. Monday, October 9, 1978, for the purpose of
reviewing sobs reports for Saddle Mountain Estates.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Buttler
Deputy City Clerk
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