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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/19696V CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING August 18, 1969 REEL 19, SIDE 1 - TRACK 2 -- FOOTAGE 00 - 1394 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members answering roll call: Present: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Thomas P. McReynolds APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 4, 1969. Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the Minutes of August 4, 1969 be approved as submitted, was carried by majority voice vote, Councilmen Davey and Fowle abstaining. COMMUNICATIONS• Assistant City Manager reviewed the following: 1. Frances K. Dias, Chairman, Planning & Procedures Committee of the Palo Alto City Council, inviting Mayor and Town representatives to attend its meeting on Wednesday evening, August 20 at 7:30 P. M. re design features of Arastradero Road. Mayor Aiken requested Staff to convey this invitation to the Planning Commission and urged Councilmen to attend. Staff noted the Town Planner will be available Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 P. M., at the Town Hall, to brief Council and Commission representatives. 2. Mrs. Donald E. Spencer, President, Los Altos Hills Association, dated August 17, 1969, supporting opposition to the types of development reportedly under consideration by Palo Alto and Stanford University in close proximity to Los Altos Hills and encouraging that a buffer zone be maintained. 3. J. S. Farwell, Fire Marshal, City of Los Altos, dated July 29, 1969, recommending adoption of amendments to Los Altos Hills Ordinance No. 105 (Fire Ordinance) re presence of wild grass and the establishment of fire breaks, with penalties for failure to comply thereto. Council concurred that this communication should be agended for the September 2nd meeting and that Fire Marshal Farwell be invited to attend. City Attorney was instructed to review existing ordinance and prepare an appropriate amendment for possible first reading. 4. H. A. Neidhart, 10779 Magdalena Avenue, dated August 13, 1969, requesting Town installation of a fence removed from his property. Council concurred this commvnicati.on should be agended for the September 2nd meeting. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd.: far 5. Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, 175 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, dated August 5, 1969, with attachments, pertaining to a minimum Class "C" Ordinance for treating all roofing materials in the Hills' area. Council concurred to forward this communication to the Fire Department fox their review. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. League of California Cities, Peninsula Division, Dinner Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 1969, at the De Young Memorial Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL: 1. Assistant City Manager noted, that following a Public Hearing August 11, 1969, the Planning Commission unanimously reaffirmed their previous resolution recommending to the City Council that a moratorium on subdivision, building site approvals and all building activities be imposed for six months in the area bounded by Moody Road, Moody Court, Central Drive and Page Mill Road, subject to the condition that the Council reserve the right to make exceptions to the moratorium. Council set a Public Hearing for 8:00 P. M. on September 2, 1969 to consider same. ` SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN COMMITTEE REPORT ON RREELOCATION OF KPGM TRANSMITTER ANTENNA TO JESUIT RETREAT PROPERTY. Commissioner Thomas P. McReynolds, Chairman of the Citizens Committee on re- location of KPGM transmitter antenna, reviewed previously submitted report to the Council (on file at the Town Hall). Chairman McReynolds noted KPGM had redesigned its antenna system and had erected a full scale model on the proposed site (extending 30' above the 30' high support structure). This model had been evaluated by the Committee and no objections were received. Committee recommended the following general policy guidelines for all antenna applications: 1. The proposed structure be of real benefit to the residents of Los Altos Hills. 2. The structure be of size and design that can be hidden by landscaping. 3. The height of the antenna be restricted to a maximum of 30' above the support structure and that the support structure be no higher than the maximum building code height for a single-family dwelling. 4. That the antenna be set back a minimum of 30' from all property lines. S. That the entire structure be landscaped with sufficient number and types of vegetation to completely hide it from the view of surrounding Los Altos Hills property within three years of the date of erection. 6. The structure is to be painted or preserved in a manner and color to blend with the natural background of the site. 7. The use permit be reviewed annually for conformance to the original requirements. 8. The applicant submit detailed plans for construction and landscaping, such plans to be part of the permit. Deviationsfromthe plan shall negate the permit. -2- ( SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: KPGM cont'd.: The Citizens Committee recommended approval of KPGM's 30' antenna, on the basis of need and conformance to recommended policy, subject to the following conditions: 1. KPGM shall submit detailed drawings reflecting the antenna as will be finally installed and reflecting the aesthetic features of the model erected for this Committee. Appendix B is a sketch of the antenna and shall be used as a guide for the final drawings. 2. The pine trees surrounding the water tank on the Los Altos Hills side of the structure be placed so as to make the antenna invisible in that sector in the future. 3. Any transmitter housing or building be completely hidden by landscaping at the time of construction. 4. Any resultant use permits be reviewed on a yearly basis for conformity to these requirements. S. The antenna be so painted or preserved as to match the surrounding environment in color. 6. That all structures involved with the antenna be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the nearest adjoining property. 7. That the height of this antenna not require lighting of the antenna system for aircraft warnings. Council expressed their appreciation to Chairman McReynolds and the Committee for a thorough, detailed and concise report, as well as their appreciation to Mr. L. Gahagen, Co-General Manager of KPGM, for his most cooperative approach to the Town. Council discussion ensued concerning the subject report, with Floor partici- pation by Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court, Mr. A. M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane, and Mr. L. Gahagen. The following points were clarified during Council discussion: 1. Acceptance of the report would not affect the present Zoning Ordinance. 2. Requests for commercial antennas within the Town would not be affected by this report since Town zoning precludes commercial operations. 3. Council requested Staff to determine possible application of guidelines recommended by the Committee to private antennas. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Fowle and carried unanimously, that the City Council recommend approval of the Citizens Committee Report on KPGM and that said report be transmitted to the Santa Clara County Planning Commission. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY BOND NEASUMiS A, B, AND C re: Mass transit, parks and health facilities. Staff report was presented noting Bond Measures A, B, and C to be considered on the September 16, 1969 ballot included the following: -3- ( SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: County Bond Measures: '7 A - Creation of a Countywide transit district, which would initially provide bus feeder line service and be financed by a County -wide one-half (') cent increase in sales tax. B - Would provide facilities for public services (juvenile, medical, judicial, law enforcement, etc.) and would release existing sales tax revenue for this purpose which is now restricted to capital improvements. C - Would create and develop regional parks and recreational areas to be financed by an increase in the property tax of a maximum of .04� per $100.00 of assessed valuation. Councilman Benson expressed support for Measures A, B, and C and reviewed Santa Clara County Inter -City Council's considerations and support of the measures. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mrs. Ronsiek and Mr. Donald E. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road. MOTION, SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby transmits to the County Board of Supervisors its endorsement of County Measures A, B, and C, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. At 8:52 P. M., Mayor Aiken relinquished the gavel to Deputy Mayor Benson. UNSCHEDULED ITEMS: 1) RHUS RIDGE RANCHOS TENTATIVE AWP (357-69) Units #2 and #3, 12 lots, 23.8 acres, Moody Road. Engr. G. S. Nolte, Inc. Staff report was presented noting the following: 1. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of private roads and the granting of two Conditional Exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow more than five lots to be served by a private road and to permit a cul-de-sac length in excess of 8501. 2. With the exception of the end of Bassett Road, all private roads would have rights-of-way and paving widths equivalent to public road standards. 3. A land donation to the public is proposed along the Adobe Creek drainage channel, a brushed -out horse trail to be provided within the donation. 4. Los Altos Fire Department had recommended private roads not be allowed in the subdivision, due to maintenance problems concerning removal of overhanging limbs, brush, etc. Staff recommended conditions to cover these matters of concern to the Fire Department be included in the private road maintenance agreement, which must be submitted as a condition of approval of the subdivision. Council concurred. Council discussion ensued concerning the 21 conditions of the Check List recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, with Floor participation by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dana, applicant, who spoke in support of private roads emphasizing the vandalism problems and fire hazards that exist in the area. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: Rhus Ridge Ranchos cont'd.: 4W At 9:05 P. M., Deputy Mayor Benson returned the gavel to Mayor Aiken. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson, and carried unanimously, that the Tentative Map of Rhus Ridge Ranchos Units #2 and #3 (357-69), 12 lots, 23.8 acres, Moody Road, be approved subject to the conditions of the Check List. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2• CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION, UNIT #1, TO MARE IN -LIEU ROAD PAYMENT FOR ALTAMONT ROAD FRONTAGE. Staff requested continuance to the next meeting. Council concurred. STAFF REPORTS: Assistant City Manager: 1. Noted the next Council meeting falls on September 1st, which is Labor Day, and recommended ,hat adjournment should be to Tuesday, September 2, 1969, for a Regular Adjourned Meeting. Council concurred. 2. Submitted and reviewed proposed agreement with Charles S. McCandless & Co. for engineering services, noting the monthly retainer of $350.00 would remain the same. Council concurred this item should be agended for the September 2nd ( meeting. br City Attorney: 1. Reported that property owners adjacent to the Anacapa slide area have been contacted and that cooperative efforts are underway to eliminate potential slide hazards. 2. Reviewed claim for damages and other relief totalling $40,000 re drainage problems on Magdalena Road filed against the Town by Capt. Leroy E. Harris, and recommended that the claim be denied. Council concurred that the claim of Capt. Harris be denied and referred to the Town's insurance carrier. Council instructed the City Attorney to enforce the Zoning Ordinance in regard to a setback violation of a stable on Capt. Harris' property and instructed the City Engineer to re -inspect and report at the September 2nd meeting on the status of public drainage improvements in the vicinity of the Harris property. 3. Recommended the Council oppose proposed State legislation, which will essentially impair the tax exempt status on municipal bonds. Council concurred to Agenda this item for the September 2nd meeting. 4. Asked for brief litigation session at the end of the meeting. Council concurred. ( City Engineer: `' 1. Presented plans for the reconstruction of Concepcion Road and for a portion of Altamont Road between Moody Road and Mt. Helen Orphanage, noting that bids will be called for on September 15, 1969 and presented to the Council that night; no additional rights-of-way are required on Concepcion and only one small strip on Altamont; drainage improvements -5- STAFF REPORTS: City Engineer cont'd.: are incorporated; and bids will be requested for three alternative sections for Altamont Road. Council concurred to take action under Resolutions on the agenda. RESOLUTIONS• 1. Resolution No. 539 - Voluntary Licensing of Bicycles. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 539, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills pertaining to the issuance of bicycle licenses. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED. Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Resolution No. 539 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. Resolution No. 540 - Approving plans and calling for bids on reconstruc- tion of Concepcion and a portion of Altamont Road. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 540, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills approving plans and specifications and calling for sealed proposals for reconstruc- tion of Concepcion Road and a portion of Altamont Road. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Fowle, that Resolution No. 540 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCES• 1. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 161, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 78, re variance criteria, setbacks, etc. City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 161, an ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills amending Ordinance No. 78 of said Town as amended by amending the requirements relating to setback building lines, definitions and variance criteria. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Davey, that further reading of Ordinance No. 161 be waived, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowls, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Helgesson moved, seconded by Benson that Ordinance No. 161 be adopted as read, was carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AMID CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the warrants as presented in the amount of THIRTEEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS and Ninety-eight Cents ($13,768.98) be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Noes: None. Absent: None. -6- 4 ADJOURNMENT: At 9:40 P. M., Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting to: Executive Session on Litigation. At 9:47 P. M., Mayor Aiken reconvened the meeting and, there being no further business, adjourned the meeting to: NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Tuesday, September 2, 19699 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. mam-8/18/69 I19 L n -7- Respectfully submitted, DENNIS R. LAHR Assistant City Manager Town of Los Altos Hills