HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1968CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A R:GULAR MEETING
March !t, 1968
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Mayor Albert T. Henley called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7`.45 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the
Town Ha11, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, with the following members
answering Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Aiken, Benson, Davey, Towle, and
Mayor Henley. Absent: None.
PL:•,NNIAG COi,1MISSION REPRBSENTATIVE: Commissioner A. H. Lachenbruch
APPROVAL OF MII+1-JTES: February 19, 1568
Add the following Sections to P. 1:
Unsche'.ulcd Item No. 1.
RIIQU3ST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FIL3 FINAL MAP - OLIVER WHEELER:
MOTION, SL'COND3D AND CARRIED: Motion by Councilman Aiken, Seconded by Davey
and carri_d unanimously, that a one year extension (to March 7, 1559) of
time ba granted to Mr. ✓Jheeler, pursuant to recent amendments in the State
Plannijg Set which allow such an extension.
Unscheduled Item No. 2.
OFFER TO D3DICATE CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR 3TR62T PURPOSES - ✓h 1. RISK,:
City i4anager read letter from Mr, Rieke, noting conditions of the proposed
dedication. Council directed City AYiorney to discuss the proposed condi-
cions with Air. Rieke.
Upon Motion by Councilman Davey, Seconded by Fowle, the Minutes of Fabruary, 19,
1x66 acre unanimously approved as amanu2e7.
APP;'OVAL OF AINUTES: February 26, 196b.
Upon Motion by Councilman Davey, Seconded by Benson, the Minutes of February
26,
1968 were unanimously approved as submitted.
COGffTUNICAT IOiIS:
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City 19anager read the following communications:
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1) De=n P. Larson, County Department of Public ✓forks, dated
February 29, 1968, re: inclusion of Hilltop Drive Area in County's
Sanitary Sewer i,ssessment District. City Manager noted cost estimate
of $250 - 350 for capacity right fees per typical unit (plus $104.50
connection fee).
Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by Charles a, ':Jalter,
Jr.,
2<2d0 Suizaerhill Avenue. Mr. Halter noted that over 50% of the property
owners in this area have expressed interest (via informal petition) in
supporting this project.
No. 1 cont'd.:
LPIOTIO,4, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Motion by Councilman Davey, Seconded by
Fume ani carried unanimously, that tee Council approves in principle: of
the conception cf an assessncnt district in the general arca indicated by
Mr. Larson's letter and accompanying map dated February 29, 1968, reserving
the question o= approval on each detail of that map for future study. It
is regaos t.r: that every effort be merle to keep rho proposed cost of
capacity c'. rges at under $250 per unit.
2) Richard H. Guelich, III, President of Page Mill Park, Inc., 430 Cambridge
Avenue, Palo —Ico, dated February 27, 106e re: indication of intent to
connect 57 sites to Sower Assessment District No. 3, contributing $,"50 per
building site.
3) George H. sack, 14225 Stanford Court, dated February 29, 1966, re:
failure to r_ceive notice of hearing on H. T. Hahn's variance znplicaticn.
Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by: Mr. Mack, noting
his oppositicn to the variance, and Frinlc d. Saul, xJ9 South Pastoriaa avenue,
Sunnyval Council noted with regret that two public hearings had been held,
the va.riancc had been granted and could not be reheard since sufficient
legal grcunds were not present.
6) Inter -City Council, dated February 27, 1968, ,re: special assessment of
$150 to all members to publicize findings of the/Planning Policy Committee.
City [ianagor noted that if Council had no objections, the item will be
approvedin wizrant list. Council concurred.
.AK( Ui9C3irt ITS : 217
City 1,Iauagor notel. there will be a Seminar in Sacramento on Monday,
Nate!, 13, 1965, subject: State Planning and the State Development Plan.
Tae Tocm will provide transportation to tho Seminar.
City v4anaq-r noted that the Inter -City Council will meet Thursday, Pd'arch 7,
1964, 8:00 P. A., Plateau 7, San Jose; a Civil Defense Meeting will also
be held at 3:30 P. M.
Scheduler'. I'to.a Ho. 1. REEL 6
COIISID3:a*TIOO OF ST,+Ta OFFER TO SELL SURPLUS FR22AAY PROPERTY (8.12,. acres SIDE 1
at O'F_e`e an 1 Junipero Serra Frecway): TR. 1
City i,anager reported on negotiations with the State concerning sale 222
of t,is parcel, noting that a more reasonable settlement app_ared likely,
suc:i as e.n inter-,st only note for ten years at 597o, with an option to purchase.
Council discussion ensued with Floor participation by Clark Smith, 25231
La Rena Lan-,, vvho objected to any other use of the property than for open
spaces, mr. L=itl, offered to furnish and plant trees on the property if
the Council so desired. Council notae, that approximately fifteen persons
were pres_nt in the audience who opposed any use of the property other than
4 for open space.
Council concurred that a 30 -day extension of time should be requested from
the State to allow review on possible purchase and use of the property.
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Scheduled Item No. 2. REEL 6
REPORT ON STATUS OF PALO ALTO SEWER CONTRACT - City Manager: SIDE 1
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City ilanager reviewed status of the proposed Palo Alto Sewer Contract 295
and noted that it would be desirable for the Town to indicate its
intent on a contract to the Palo Alto City Council prior to their
march 11th meeting.
MOTION AND SACOND: Councilman Fowls moved, Seconded by Davey, -flat the
i-1ayor indicate in a letter to the Palo Alto City Council the Town's
intent to enter into the proposed contract upon formation of Sewer
Assessment District No. 3.
Council discussion ensued. At Councilman Aiken's request, the following
statement is incorporated, without objection, at this point of the Minutes:
"Since this contract is based on sewering the entire portion of the Town
which drains toward Palo Alto, it means sawering this entire area; therefore,
I cannot in good conscience support it.''
CARRIED: The Motion was carried by a majority voice vote, Councilmen
Aiken ane. Henson opposed.
Scheduled Item No. 3. REEL 6
DISCUSSION OF SEPTIC TANK PROBLEM - Councilman Aiken. SIDE 1
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Councilman Aiken emphasized that the Town should give.more serious 344
consideration to sub -community systems suggested in the Matcalf & Eddy
Report, noting that all alternatives should be considered before
approving the Palo Alto Contract.
Scheduled Item No. A. REEL 6
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SEPTIC TANK ORDINANCE - Councilman Aiken. SID; 1
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At Councilman Aiken's request, the following statement is incorporated 365
without objection at this point of the Minutes: "I want to make it
abundantly clear that I do not agrae with what I consider to W
excessive requirements in this ordinance.''
Councilman Aiken suggested the ordinance be deferred for additional
review.
MOTION, SECONDED AVID CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, Seconded by
Benson, and carried unanimously, that the first reading of Ordinance
No. 136 be deferred.
Scheduled Item No. 5. REAL 6
DISCUSSION OF SLOPE DENSITY ORDINANCE - Councilman Benson. SIDE I
PROPOSED JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COCM1ISSION RE SLOPE DENSITY - TRACK 1
Councilman Davey. 374
Councilman Benson noted Planning Commission conclusions on slope density
and suggested Council initiate action on Phase II of the slope density
` study. Councilman Davey requested a joint meeting with the Commission to
` discuss slope density and suggested Council incorporate the Commission's
formula into an amergeney ordinance.
Council deferred discussion to Planning Commission Referrals, later in
the Agenda.
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Scheduled Item Ad. 6. REEL 6
REPORT Or ABAG GENERAL ASSWELY 1133TING - Councilman Davey. SIDE 1
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Councilman Dacey presented a summary of ABAG General Assembly _,_
40 Imr--ing h t :;bruary 26, 1966 at 3sr =1-"y, noting the various
invwas igating commitives formed w_:i-on will report at a Special
meaving of the General Assembly on May 10, 1566.
UNSCHEDUL31) I4di 6:
1. Use Permit - Roman Cat'l:.olic Orphanage (UP -261-66) - Request for REEL 5
700 sq, ft, in addition to the 5,000 sq. ft, of building ax2a SIDE 1
authorizcd by UP -264-66 on September 7, 1967 to wt. Heron, TRACK 1
:Alcnmont Road. 527
City (✓onager reviewed the request for the Use Permit, noting
unanimous Co:amission approval.
H1011W, SdCOJD:iD :.PID CARRIED: Councili.an Davey moved, Seconded by
Benson and carried unanimously, that Council approve 700 sq, ft, in
addition to the previously authorwad 5,000 square feet oS building
area -.s regoestec: ip Use Permit 25s-56.
2. .rcuibaid, Dennis J. (BSA -35-65) 1 lot, corner ?romont and Miranda RAW 6
Roads. Shot. E. Mastin. SIDE I
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City Aanagar reviewed request and noted Commission approval. 533
MOTION, 0C D3D AND CARRIED: Councilman Benson moved, Seconded by
lip bavcy and carried unanimously, that the Council approve Mr. Archibald's
application
3. Harpcothian & Nader (338-66) 2 lots - Engr. E. Mastin. REEL 6
SIDS 1
City Manage:. noted this is a technical subdivision involving re- TRACK 1
location of t52 lot line and had been unanimously approved by the 549
Commissie::. Council discussion ensued with `+lour participation by
Mr. Harpooihian and L. Dawson.
NOTION, SdCO14D3D AND CARRIED: Councilman Aiken moved, Seconded by
Benson and. carriod unanimously, that th:, Council approve application
33d-66, subject to the granting of a ten foot wide easement for paths
along Viuwrhill Road.
5. Planning Commission Referrals. Slope Density: 617
Comnis5ioncr Lachenbruch explained the slope density formula which Poe
Commission is recommending to t__ Council. He noted the following major
points inherent in the formula:
a) The omz-acr-, sainimte, will be retain2cc throughout the Town.
b) The Av=_rago lot size will be daterained by the following general
-i'ornula:
1. IZ the average slope is 0-102, than 1.0 acre is the average lot size.
2. I` ft, average slope is 10-40Z, then the average lot size will be
1.0 to 2.0 acres, as detanainad by the formula.
3. it the averags slope is greater_ than W%, then the average lot size
-sill be at least 2 acres, additional constraints to be imposed as
r.:quired. -A-
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U14SCHEDUL:2D I a,,6 Con t'd.:
i. Plannino Commission Referrals. Slope Density cont'di:
Con,issioncr Lachenbruch emphasized t:at the Connssion's formula pro-
poses tc constrain the average lot size and not the minimum lot si.e.
City Annager read Corn::ission's recoamendation that the Council nrocood
to phase 1:[ of the slope density study.
m0l!O14, SZCOIHIDdD i,AD CARRILD: Councilman Benson moved, Seconded by Aikan
and carried unaninously, that the Council accept the Connission's recom-
mendation of Fabruary 26, 1968 to receive Phase II of the slope density
studp, tic specifics of Phase II to be dater:.ined by the Planning
Con.nssion and rce"sia_nded to the Council.
i'kOTIO,{, 3cCOh7D3D aD CORIfiD: Counci_lzar. Aiken moved, seconded by Daw:y,
and carried unanimously, that the Council approve the inplaiientation
w an ordinance drafted around the formula reco:nanded by 'the Cor,iisstion.
AOTIC.-, _ECONDe2D nAD CARRIED: Councili,an Davey moved, Secondee by F,wl'�
and carrir unanimously that the Council hold a joint meeting will_ c._
Co,:nz3ssion on Monday, March 11, 1568.
Council dir:>ctod Staff to request n- Mhder, of ?Jillian Spangly & Associatas,
to to oressni at the Aarch 11th maUing.
oune:1 d - "ao the City Attorney to dr: i an emergency ordinance
incor,aor ting the r cor.m.onded formula as a criteria for slope density.
5. :;"port of City :Atorney, iVon:z.
5. Wort of City en icineor. done.
7. 2_ 00_2 _2.2_'Vity Managez.
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a) City toannger noted problem of .�quastrian and pedestrian safety on
,
tno paid located on the Salfzn property, 26777 Elena Road, and
suggested approxinately 100' of the path be rui,oved and reconstructed
to Tonin Standards. The path is located on a public right-of-way
-:nd W, question exists as to who would pay for reconstruction of
th_ pith.
1:0TIOrT, SdCONDED ASVD CARRl3D: Councilu.an Sosle moved, Geconded by
Devey, c.at the Council approve r_uomal of the path and reconsiLruc-
Tion to Teem Siandards, cost nci to cxcoed $250.00, was carried
unanirousSy by Roll Call Vote: Ayes: -Liken, Benson, Davay, Poole,
Mayor Han Lay. 17oea: None. Absent: None.
b) Ciiy aIan.,gor noted suviary report o itoiso hbatcment Committee.
c) City ,i'rnagyr noted recaipt of Stood & Youngberg's Municipal lWancing
L=iter Match , nrcn 1, 1968 re: municipal bond narket.
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UNSCbli3D"JLUD ITERS Cent' d. RML 6
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a. Si.l,.r-r, John :i. 307-65) 2 lots. MILK 1
City ::--.n .irr not=_d Cciadssion approval oc` T-nt. tiva roan on u' -c2: �utr '_
_ 996
1,o5 an+" y�prove,l ci air extension of one year to file Final 1..p o.i
iTove.abit 5,
i'iOTIC:I, �i3CED a.,D C,,RRI3D: C:: unciliran Benson moved, ,_ons - 1 by
_-.rriad unau i..o»sly. aaet L C 'Council approve ;�4aa3
sub;- Lt_, by J, i S..lver (302-55). Tr,77nva
_. Santa Clsra County Flood Control Ease ent - Pink Horse Ra::_. R33L 5
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Cit iaar _gsr rcvievcd :aistory of the easan_nt .and noted that Staff TRXX 1
has op:.;nod no,; negotiations with the County and will keep tha Council
&i5
PWGa Tr.TI0i1G : 301,: PLOOR; b22
I. Jo';n J. 2il,y, Civil Engtnoer re: I'iconb Tentative"s:p, oL;acting
to yQU(j �=_tz fund uncil '.pro lnts are decl.a-(- buil- ng Sites.
i IOTIOi, _,C ITu3D AHD CIRRIED: Counc- l:a,an uivey roved, c oiJod by Eenson
c,, -,,d unani[:ously, that a pro;_aied F,,oun, for tna path runn
re9::ir^::,-int o: p.,id at this tir.a.
2 Jose>; 1rr, 1 0 :imdoar Drive, opposing lack, of weed abate ,nt
preg-e:, for Town pat's. Council diseu_sion ensued wit," Floor par aeipa-
t,__ o.r .irs. Gln>ton, C:. urian o -he Pathway Conrattee. City
rian a notod LIr, lierx ;'ad been info: ioo tint the Town had coapleto,i
spr ng "th;s yo,,r an-'. rat L __ :r:.ul.' reco)Lrend pr roar`y o•:rners
o� -=or wo_d ab- c ,nt i.i..:c coning fiscal y:2r.
1. Or3in.mce i?o. 136 - Septic Tank Crdinance - First Reading deferred.
2. Ordinance ido. 133 - Site Devclom,ont Ordinance - Second Roading.
of
reathtitle of titlof Ordinance No. 133, an Ordae;
inncof the
City- d Coapcil of tiro Town of Los -ltos'+ills regulating the design,
con.- -,,cit -son, iaintLnanc, or alteration of driveways, grading, excavations,
fills, and other aspects of site develop,cnt within the Town of Los .Altos
Hills, >nd repealing ordinances incons_stent horowith.
NOTI0.7, 3ECOIIDUD i'.ND C',RRIED: Council:aan Davcy moved, Seconded by Benson,
eh 1-C12, r-_adi.ag of Ordnance ido. 143 be waived, was c-.rrc=_d unaninously
"y _:. _^iI Vote: ,yes: Councilrsn Aiken, Benson, Davey, Fowic, Mayor
Henl.z7. .'c., s: Nonc, dbsent: Acne.
IIOTI(DII, l.CCXU_D ..11) CARRIED: Coancil an Davey roved, Socondod by Favls,
that Ordin,.nca No. 133 be ,dopte? as roe �, was carried un sniIIouslV by Roll
Cll Vet -.yes: Councils n -.gran, Henson, Davcy, 3owle, 1i^"year Henley.
Db; r_. .bse.nt Lion,.
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RnSCLOTILPS: 1004
1. 3stablishinq F2c Schedule for Sir, Dgvelopnent.
4W ty -;,,g r in Lrodac^d ani. road in r is intirn Ly Pzsoluti n tro. ,1' _
r_soluc,a cIt ',
iLy COMM! of Q2 1ron nr Los -.1tos H1125 c_ bC_sh-
tng ___ u.for site d_volop.mc.
WTIO-q O. D-,- :oTD G',RR I3D: Ccanc 1, an Davey novel, c,nn,Jzd by-ocile,
a` Rnsolquion No, 119 be moptoas road, was carried unanimously by
Roll CAll :/o.n: "yes: Coun cWco �__en, Henson, Davey, Roble, iceyor
3eulzy, &nos: None, Absent: Non_.
2. -," tina 'to Refunding i.greai .teats.
Ci "_: o,r n ir,,ducLd and rood in entiroty Resolution An, /_30, a
.lydon of -_az City Council o:�_a. Town of Los Altos Hills c-ietin3
t, r i riding a-,;rae,ents.
iICTIGN, PID C;RRIdD: Counciliian Benson moved, ::I onc'.ed by i.ikon,
WL Wsc u.ion On. 430 W adopted as rand, was carried unanimously 3r
Roll "%-!I Vota: : cs: Councilmen Edi n, Benson, Onvey, Towle, mayor
Honlay. In's: Mone. Absent: clone.
3. D si9natlIIq /autluarized dgent for Social Security,
City j,otcla int-oduccd and read in its ontiraty Rosolutica Ar. t36, z.
r_solution or 0n City Council of t'ne Turn or LosAltos Hills l:_siinating
atbc.ri- c_.g::nt for Social Cur .t, ,
4r hiOTIGa, eCOA03D —iJD C PRIUD l.ccncalr.=_n ^owla uevec, Sumnood by 3.vey,
h_. ouLmn No, c36 ba cop._:. As rend, was carried •manimusly by
,' C11 Unto; :.Pes: Councilmen -= con, 200001, Davey, FMA0, i:Ayer
Honlcj. docs: None. Abssn,: N�oo.
"L lqg _or Consolidated r aciacts 31ection Officers, int Pollim
Pl:ac
`_ray .11g''r Qcrc iacnd -Inc read is it, =_,timty Re=solution IN. 0-V,
rosolmmi or tae City Council of 'cle -an of Los Alms -:ills nr'vi.tiug
"or Consol di.3d P -seines, election Oflicors, and Polling Dimas for
G=n ar:_ _niCro7l iaecfion to ba ^1-. kpril 4, 196G.
dOTI(Ii, )-C'DAD ,IID CARRIwD: Coun- _n Fowles noved, Secandoo bj Davey,
that An. 'r37 be _dopted as raad, was carried unnnimusly by
ell Call V -'W: 'ycs: Counerlmon —!mm, Hanson, Davey, jowlc, Major
H2nl2y, Does: !Sono. .absent: Nana.
MOTI01?, 3C01?DdD IND G,RRLD: Co nJCjJrun Powl>_ c.ioved, Seconded by Benson,
that the _ills is prosentcd in count o. TJEIJTY SEv A TNCU�::LdD,
SOWN HUNDRED AIN@TY-SIX DOLUGSnod Sixty Cants (027,756.60), be anprcved
ant t,j City Clark authorized to dray toappropriate warrants, was
=rigid umonicously by Roll Crll Vot=_.
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4w' 1. ri:.y.,, irnL:y n ,t d tna-t t,o County r c:ilth 02partriont i conducting
a R: Urs �ont::ol Prograr: ;nd rci^_rrza corr¢spond.nce to the C_ty h..nz.g2r.
2, ii9yor lenlsy notcd rccaipt o= a Lotti .r fro/.: Ccngresscan Gubser rc:
trafiiic noise abatsrent and rof,,rrcd tha lzitar to the i'ois2 /+ba-idt�nt
..DJO %,T9,ZiiT: Tnerc being no furt.:^r bnsinass, the f`layrz adjourne3 tho
raeet:ng /'.-: 10:33 P. N. to:
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at tir, Town 4x11.
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