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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1969CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING October 6, 1969 REEL 20 - SIDE 1, TRACK 1 -- FOOTAGE 00-1345 REEL 20 - SIDE 2, TRACK 3 -- FOOTAGE 00.342 Mayor Wm. Ross Aiken called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:55 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, Fowles Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Priscilla R. Weisbart. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 15, 1969. Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of September 15, 1969 be approved as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS• Assistant City Manager reviewed the following: 1. B. L. P£efer, 26089 Todd Lane, dated September 20; Mrs, James Mueller, 12728 La Cresta Drive, dated September 18; and, Mrs. E. R. Hansen, 12395 Melody Lane, dated September 23, supporting adoption of a leash law. 2. William W. Auxier, 12930 La Cresta Drive, dated September 17, opposing adoption of a leash law. Mayor Aiken suggested this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for review and determination of citizens' desires. Council concurred. 3. Mrs, Donald Spencers President of Los Altos Hills Association, dated October 21 requesting review of Site Development Ordinance No. 133. Staff noted this matter was on the October 13 Planning Commission Agenda. 4, Maxwell Bloom, Chairman of Santa Clara County Heart Associations Inc., dated September 23, stating the Annual Heart Fund Campaign will be conducted during February 1970. 5, Thomas M. Jenkins, Mayor of San Carloss dated October 29 requesting the week of October 12 be proclaimed "Peninsula Symphony Week", 6, J. S. Farwell, Los Altos Fire Departments Fire Marshal, dated September 1S recommending consideration of adopting a fire retardant roof covering ordinance. Council concurred Staff should review roof treating costs and schedule this matter for a future agenda. 7. David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road, dated September 302 questioning Town ILV policy in regard to issuance of grading permits on private property. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4 City Manager noted the following: 1. The Palo Alto Park and Recreation Study is available for review at the Town Hall. 2. Communication had been received from B. L. Pfefer, 26089 Todd Lane, urging maintenance of specific pathways. City Manager stated the communication had been referred to the Pathway Committee. 3. Public hearings will be held November 20-21 in Sacramento re Airport Zoning. 4. State Attorney General has requested cities to join in a suit vs motor vehicle manufacturers, alleging a conspiracy to prevent development of smog control devices. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1: PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF HOUSING ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN. Staff report was presented, noting that State law now requires a housing element be incorporated in all general plans and reviewed the proposed housing element, noting Town objectives are to provide housing opportunities for those interested in rural living and to limit housing densities so as to preserve the natural beauty of the community. Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing open at 8:00 P. M. Mr. David Jansson endorsed adoption of the proposed housing element. There being no further Floor discussion, Mayor Aiken declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:12 P. M., noting action would be considered under ;iLSOLUTIONS onthe agenda. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2• DISCUSSION OF OFFER FROM LAND RESOURCES CORPORATION RE: FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Aiken stated no agreement had been made to accept the offer of Land Resources Corporation to widen Page Mill and Arastradero Roads to four lanes to serve the proposed "Foothills" development adjacent to the Town. Mayor Aiken stated his objection to the offer and noted the Town could consider action to prevent increased traffic from Palo Alto on Page Mill Road. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the City Council turn down the offer from Land Resources Corporation, was carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Fowle abstained. Councilman Fowle requested the subject be reopened for public discussion. Council concurred. Mayor Aiken read in its entirety his letter to Council and Planning Commis- sioners, dated September 25, explaining the offer of Land Resources Corporatior which included the following: 1. Page Mill Road and Arastradero Road would be widened to four lanes at the ,f expense of Land Resources Corporation. r 2. A planted barrier would exist between Page Mill Estates and the "Foothills development. 3. A new road would be placed parallel to Page Mill Road up to the intersec- tion of Page Mill and Alexis Drive. -2- ( SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: "Foothills" Development cont'd.: Council discussion ensued, concerning the proposed "Foothills" development and possible traffic impact on the Town, with Floor participation by Dr. C. J. Respini, 14171 Stanford Court; John S. Swing, 27811 Lupine Road; Al M. Laws, 11210 Hooper Lane; David Jansson; Charles Garbett, 13906 Page Mill Road; Dianne Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court; Lois Hogle, 2000 Page Mill Road; Anne Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road; Ruth Spangenberg, 2100 Page Mill Road; Paul Reimer, representing Nolte Engineers; Gene Straube, 27676 Via Cerro Gordo; Barbara Packard, 12640 La Cresta Drive; Martha Blair, represent- ing Palo Alto Civic League; Florence Fava, 26691 Moody Road; Planning Commissioners L. Dawson and P. Weisbart; Frank Ainsworth, E. Sunset Drive; Louise Dronkert, 27431 Black Mountain Road; and Thomas Marshall, 25560 Altamont Road. The following points were clarified during Council discussion: 1) Council unanimously opposed increased traffic on Town roads to serve adjacent communities, and means to control traffic on Arastradero and Page Mill Roads should be exercised, if necessary. 2) Council concurred any change in zoning regulations which would increase development density adjacent to Town boundaries would be detrimental to the Town. MOTION AND SECONDED: Mayor Aiken moved, seconded by Benson, that the City Council go on record stating that the Los Altos Hills City Council is not ( interested in negotiating with any governmental or private organization `, when such negotiation would in any way assist in increasing development density, and that the Council is opposed to any change in zoning in the Palo Alto Foothills, until the Foothill Environmental Study has been completed Following Council discussion, Motionex and Seconder withdrew the above Motion. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Mayor Aiken moved, seconded by Benson and carried unanimously, that the City Council go on record stating that the Los Altos Hills City Council is interested in negotiating with any govern- mental or private organization, when such negotiation would assist in the retention of low density residential development (one acre or more) in all foothill areas. RECESS: 10:03 - 10:20 P. M. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3• DISCUSSION OF TOWN -WIDE DRAINAGE COMMITTEE REPORT. Council concurred this matter should be continued and agended for 8:00 P. M. at the October 20th meeting. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4• PRESENTATION OF ENGINEER'S REPORT AND POSSIBLE ACTION PERTAINING TO S.A.D. #4 (Los Altos Capacity Reservation). Mr. George Cook, representing Charles S. McCandless & Co., City Engineer, presented his report prepared pursuant to the Division 4 of the Streets and ` Highways Code. The report was considered and discussed by the City Council and ordered filed. -3- SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: S.A.D. #4 cont'd.: City Engineer presented his report prepared pursuant to the Resolution of Intention and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913. After due consideration AW and discussion by the Council, the report was ordered filed. City Engineer noted that no sewer construction was involved in S.A,D. #41 only voluntary reservation of capacity treatment rights from the City of Los Altos. City Engineer stated that a maximum of 1,572 units could benefit by reserving capacity rights, that the total to be assessed was $448,020.00, representing an assessment of $285.00 per unit of benefit. Council concurred to consider action under RESOLUTIONS on the agenda. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 1• BOBB, HOWARD S., Final Map, Tract No. 4774 - 2 lots, 3.54 acres, Black Mountain Road. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the Final Map, subject to the original conditions of the Check List plus the requirement for a 30' dedication from the centerline of Black Mountain Road from the westerly corner of Lot #1 to Edgerton Road. City Manager stated this dedication had been obtained and recommended approval. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson and carried unanimously, that the Final Map of Howard S. Bobb, Tract No. 4774, 2 lots, be approved. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 2: AINSWORTH, FRANK H. (359-69) 2 lots, 2.4 acres, East Sunset Drive. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented, noting the Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to the conditions of the Check List, which included in -lieu roadway and pathway payments for the full frontage of East Sunset Drive; the granting of a Conditional Exception to allow a 40' right of way for East Sunset Drive; and, special design requirements during site development approval for the driveway area to Parcel "C". Mr. E. Schmidt, attorney representing Mr. Ainsworth, expressed opposition to the requirement of in -lieu road and path payments for the entire frontage of East Sunset Drive, stating the applicant felt that two legal building sites already existed. Council and applicant concurred this matter should be continued for thirty days. SCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5• CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION RE: PRIVATE ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF ANACAPA DRIVE. Letter from Michael Klynn, attorney representing Rudy Domenie, 26565 Anacapa Drive, dated September 30, requesting that the private drive extending from the cul-de-sac on Anacapa Drive be declared a "temporary road" and that the City Council order its use terminated and the drainage pipe removed at the time of the first significant rains. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Mr. Klynn, Leo L. 40 Guslani, attorney representing Mr. Stanley Bishop. City Attorney stated this matter is a private problem on a private road, that no Town ordinances have been violated and that no public nuisance exists. Council concurred that this was a private matter and that the Town had no jurisdiction. -4- UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 3: MEGAN, FRANCIS J. JR. (V-335-69) APPEAL OF PLANNING COfM1ISSION DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR 16' reduction in side setback to 14' for residence at 12540 Minorca Court. Staff report was presented, noting the applicant had appealed Planning Commission denial of the variance request noting Commission denial was based on the objection of Dr. Richard Allen, adjoining property owner. Council discussion ensued, with Floor participation by Charles Stuhr, attorney representing Dr. Allen, Mr. Megan and Roy Stark, applicant's architect. Letter was read from Donald A. Miller, Chairman of the Noise Abatement Committee, dated October 4, stating considerations other than noise reduction should be the governing factor relative to the variance request. Mr. Stark noted the steep terrain, proximity to the Freeway, and desire to preserve existing oak trees had dictated the proposed residence location, which would be approximately 100' from the Allen residence. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Davey, that the request of Francis J. Megan, Jr. (V-335-69) for 16' reduction in side setback to 14' for residence at 12540 Minorca Court, be approved was carried by majority voice vote, Councilman Helgesson opposed. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 4: REPORT ON PLANNING COIMIISSION ACTION ON COUNCIL REFERRAL RE: ADOBE CREEK LODGE/LOS ALTOS HILLS ( COUNTRY CLUB. `Y UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 5: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REQUESTING STATE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING• Council concurred Unscheduled Items, No. 4 and No. 5 above, should be continued to the October 20th meeting. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 543 - Adopting Housing Element. City Attorney introduced and read in its entirety Resolution No. 543, a resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills adopting a housing element of the General Plan. Councilman Fowle moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Resolution No. 543 be adopted as read, was carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Benson, Davey, Fowle, Helgesson, Mayor Aiken. 2. Resolutions Nos. 544 through 553 - S.A.D. #4. Resolution No. 544, A Resolution Rescinding Resolutions 524, 525 and 526, was read. On motion of Councilman Fowle, seconded by Councilman Helgesson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 545, A Resolution Appointing Engineer and Attorneys, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Davey and unanimous- ly carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 546, A Resolution of Preliminary Determination Under Division 40 4 o the Streets and Highways Code, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Fowle and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. -5- RESOLUTIONS: S.A.D. #4 cont'd.: t Resolution No. 547, A Resolution Directing Preparation of Investigation ` Report Under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code, was read. On motion of Councilman Davey, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No, 548, A Resolution Preliminarily Approving Engineer's Report, and Fixing Time and Place of Hearing Thereon, Under Division 4 of the Streets and Highways Code, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Davey and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 5493 A Resolution of Intention to Acquire Improvements, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 550, A Resolution of Preliminary Approval of Engineer's Report, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 551, A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of Hearing Protests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions, and Directing Notice, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 552, A Resolution Describing Proposed Boundaries of Assess- ment District, Directing Filing of Boundary Map and Assessment Diagram and Directing Recordation of Notice of Assessment, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, 4V said Resolution was adopted. Resolution No. 553, A Resolution Calling for Bids on Sale of Improvement Bonds, was read. On motion of Councilman Helgesson, seconded by Councilman Benson and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. Council concurred a letter should be sent to all property owners explaining the voluntary reservation of capacity rights. UNSCHEDULED ITEM NO. 6• CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTRA WORK ORDER FOR ALTAMONT RCAD CONSTRUCTION JOB. City Manager stated a Work Order for Altamont Road was not ready at this time, but requested the Council authorize Change Order No. 1 on Concepcion Road construction job, totalling $6,000.00 to provide one thousand extra tons of sub -base and galvanized pipe. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Davey moved, seconded by Helgesson, that Change Order No. 1 for GTP #22 be authorized, was carried unanimously by roll call vote. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR: 1. Mr. A. M. Laws submitted letter from Los Altos Hills Association, dated October 6, urging oak trees in the Parkside Subdivision serving as boundary markers be preserved as historical monuments. Council requested Staff to review this matter and provide a recommendation at the next Council meeting. -6- WARRANTS: MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, seconded by Helgesson, that the warrants as presented in the amount of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS and Thirty-five Cents ($25,800.35) be approved and the City Clerk authorized to draw the appropriate warrants, was carried by roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS BY COUNCILMEN: 1. Councilman Davey noted the Los Altos Hills and Palo Alto Staffs will meet Wednesday, October 8, to discuss Palo Alto development adjacent to the Town and the proposed "Foothills" development will be presented to the Palo Alto Planning Commission on October 15. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Aiken adjourned the meeting at 12:32 A. M. TO: NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, October 20, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted,/ DENNIS R. LAHR Assistant City Manager DRL/mam Town of Los Altos Hills 10/6/69 -7-