HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/1964CITY COUNCIL
TOGIN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
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May 4, 1964
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order Monday, May 4, 1964, by Player cam. B.
Clayton, at 7:58 P. M. at the Town hall, 26379 Fremont Road,
Los .Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: FRE&ENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Fowle
Mayor Clayton
ABC -XT: Councilman Henley
MINUTES: April 20, 1964.
Correction:
First Para., 4t1i line amended to read:
'adjourned, due to the lack of a Quorum, to
Tuesday, 7:45 P. M., .April 21, 1964, at the
Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills.'
April 21i1964_
Corrections:
Omit words "and Snecial Meeting" where men-
tioned in Minutes of :April 21, 1964.
Variances, Item 3, Lindell, 3rd para.:
Public should read 'Pacific'.
Divisions of Land, Item 1, Greene, 3rd para.:
Commis sissioner� should read 'Councilman'.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of April 20, 1964 and
April 21, 1964 as corrected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letter dated April 28, 1964 from the County Executive
relating to Puss Transportation Study Financing for Santa
Clara County. The Coordinated Mass Transportation Planning
Program Report to the County Mass Transportation Committee,
dated February 5, 1964, was distributed to the Councilmen
for their study.
ATTNOUNCEMEN_TS :
1. Santa Clara Inter -City Council fleeting, Thursday, May 7, 1964,
7:30 P. P.., at the ull Brave BRestaurant, Ios Altos Host City.
Program: 'Mass Transit in Santa Clara Count
The Mayor encouraged all Council Members to attend.
2. Peninsula Division, League of ualriornla
Thursday, May 21, 1964, 7:30 F. M., Host City San Jose, at
Flateau 7, 777 North First Street, San Jose.
COMMUNICATIONS_(AGENDA):
1. California Water Service Co. - Notice of Filing Application
£or Rate Increase.
This matter is on the Agenda in order to bring to the attention
of the Council the intention of the California Water Service
Co. to apply for a rate increase.
The City Attorney and City Clerk will keepinclose touch
with this matter. The City Attorney requested a Study Session
after the meeting to discuss franchise payments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
PLP_T.NING COMMISSION REFERRALS:
1. Letter o£ Objection_to Secondary Living Unit.
The City Clerk referred to Mr. Wayland C. Griffith's letter
of objection dated April 22, 1964.
Mr. Griffith was present and as per his letter stated his
objections to a construction with separate living quarters
and only an external connection. Mr. McDougall was present
and stated the building plans remained the same as approved
and claimed it was not a two-story apartment but that its
use was a single residential dwelling.
The City Clerk explained that when Mr. McDougall desired a
second .kitchen, a variance was applied for and thus the petition
was circulated. However, upon clarification from the City
Attorney, it was deemed that a variance was not necessary as
the Town's Ordinances do not control the number of sinks or
kitchens in a single residence. The City Attorney further
clarified that use is the governing factor and that the Town
does not have control over architectural design, plans or
facilities (except in the case of a secondary dwelling with
kitchen facilities on 1.99 or less acre); that in case of any
violation of the use, there are several quick and effective
avenues to take.
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PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRALS: Letter o£_211jection (cont'd.).
Mr. Richard Towle was concerned in this matter with more
Il than a passing interest in view of Foothill College.
Councilman Bowler offered a criterion which might pass a
valid test - a single family residence would have a community
entrance, while separate entrances to separate living quarters
would constitute otherwise.
ACTION:
That the referral of the Griffith -McDougall matter
from the Planning Commission be accepted and that
the Council go on record as stating that the
plans as submitted are in accordance with the
Town's Ordinances, but at the same time, instruct
the City Manager to inform Yr. McDougallas to
the substance of our Zoning Ordinance and watch
particularly the use of the subject residence in
the future and bring to the attention of the
Council any likelihood that it is being used for
other than the permitted use.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
1 Selection of Mayor.
The choice of Mayor and. Deputy Mayor was deferred until the
presence of a full Council.
2. Miriam E._Volff - Claim.
The City Attorney stated he had had no contact with Mrs.
Wolff since her return from New York, and asked that this
matter be placed on the Agenda for the May 18Uh meeting..
3. Adobe Creek Lodge.
The City Manager reported that Tir. Bellucci will present a
master over-all plan to the Planning Commission at the
May 250 meeting. The Council asked for a progress report
on June let.
ACTION:
That prior to the Council Meeting of June 1,
1964, Mr. Bellucci shall have submitted to the
Planning Commission a plan for the development
of the Adobe Creek Lodge property and lacking
such a formal submittal, that legal action will
be taken.
MOTION: Bowler; F,ECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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OLD BU51MESS (Cont'd.):
y 4. Bryan N. Shieman - Violation of Zoning and Building Code.
The City Clerk read a letter dated April 30; 1964 from
Dr. B. T?. ,5hieman stating he could not attend the Council
meeting because of a prior County Medical Society Council
meeting.
It was the opinion of the City Attorney that Dr. Shieman's
letter constituted an appeal to the Council and that it
would be appropriate at this time to consider the merits
of the variance.
The P",.ayor deferred the matter to the May 18Th meeting when
Dr. Shieman could be present.
P":' DUGI SSES�:
1. Los Altos Hills Association Brochure.
R. George, representing the Los Altos Hills Association;
brought to the attention of the Council the Association's
efforts toward publishing a brochure on the Town of Los Altos
Hills. At present they have a rough draft and statistics for
such a brochure entitled "The Three R's - Rural, Residential
and Restful", informing the Town's people and prospective -
buyers of what kind of a Town we are, why we have incorporated
this tyre zoning and why we are going to stay this way. r=
stumbling block has been reached revolving around costs and
additional editorial talent in order to do this in a profession-
al manner. I"r. George askedthe help of the Council to carry
out this proposal, suggesting a Citizen's Committee be appointed,
on which he offered to serve.
Chairman Garbett, of the F.lanning Commission, commented the
Green Foothills Association has been in touch with him regard-
ing a similar brochure to provide developers and builders some
idea of what can be built here and the development we would
like to see here. Chairman Garbett thought they would be eager
to cooperate.
Council,een Fowle and Aiken were in favor of the Town bearing
the expense of this project.
The Mayor will appoint a Citizen's Committee, with this
guideline in mind - to investigate the costs involvedin
publishing the brochure in a professional manner.
Mr. G. Cowie praised the Association and Mr. George for the
hard work they had accomplished. He commented they did not
:rant this booklet to become a "Chamber of Commerce" booklet
to help realtors sell their lots, but to give the history Of
the Town, the rural h.•ray o£ life, incorporating the zoning
restrictions, etc.
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NEI_! BUSINESS: Brochure Cont'd.):
ACTION:
That the Mayor appoint a Citizen's Committee
to carry out the proposal of a brochure,
investigate the cost, and report to the Council.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOi1D: Fowls; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
VkRI_ANCES:
1. Flood, David J. (17-184-64) - Request for ^eduction in Setback
Requirement.
The request was for a twenty-one foot reduction in sideyard
setback for residence to allow location of drainage field.
The City Manager recommended, that if the variance is
approved, that the location of the driveway be offset
(following the 300' contour) from directly opposite
St. Wrancis Drive.
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That the request of David J. Flood. (V-184-64)
for reduction of twenty-one feet (21') for
sideyard setback for residence be approved,
in accordance with the recommendations of the
City Earager.
Fowle; S�iC07D: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
OF LL -"D: Tentative Mans.
-i, ,Telson. Hilmer C. (211-61)_4_lots - Appeal of Conditions of
Azproval ofof Tentative Pap. - Engr. John Riley.
The City Manager read a letter from Engr. J. 'd. Riley dated
:',rril 29, 1964, on behalf of Colonel Filmer Nelson, appealing
Item 8 of the planning Commission Check List reouiring the
developer to dedicate and improve to Town Standards the
strip of land as indicated on accompanying Tract Map. The
City Manager also read Pir. George S. Ferham's letter dated
Play 1, 1964. It was noted that 40' of the 60' strip in
ques bion is property of Perham, andthat a covenant is
recuirefl to be filed for maintenance. Access, use and
condition of road was discussed.
I"TION:
That only that portion of the roadway owned
b•, Colonel nelson from Ravensbury Road to the
Lands of Ferham in the County be dedicated by
him, and that the o££ -tract street in that
area be improvedaccording to the Town Engineer.
't?TIOPT: Aiken; SECOND: Fowle; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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DIVISIONS OF LAPID: TENTATIVE MA1-S C07T'D.:
3.
Greene Ralph
(272-64)_2
lots - Engrs. Mackay & Somrs.
No. 3486
be approved.
:OTIOtT:
Aiken;
3ECOND:
Fowle;
4.
Macdonald,
Frank
F. (268-64) 2 lots - Engrs. Fastin o.. Kingston.
Mr. Mackay, representing Mr. Greene, and Mr. Macdonald were
present. Mr. Macdonald's letter of April 20, 1964 was read.
The Council, in reviewing the situation, agreed that any
new Proposal should not increase Mr. Macdonald.'s cost of
improvements.
Mr. Mackay said his client would like to place a deposit
for the fire hydrant and, when such time the California
Vater Service Co. completes its installation, the money
would be available. fie was advised this matter might be
resolved by speaking with the Fire Chief.
The City Manager suggested Greene -Macdonald share on a per
foot frontage cost for resurfacing twenty-four feet of
Magdalena Road (plugging in the soft spots), with berms on
either side, and a path - fill not required and there would
be no removal of acacia trees, cost not to exceed their
individual costs.
Mr. Macdonald objected to the construction of a path.
.9s no conclusion was reached, the Mayor again suggested
all parties concerned meet with the City Manager in order
to arrive at a conclusion.
DIVISIONS OF LAND: KRAL H_F:
1. Corbetta Unit ;/rl, Tract 1,13486 - Engr. Watson Clifford.
ACTI Ott :
That
the Final
Map of
Tract
No. 3486
be approved.
:OTIOtT:
Aiken;
3ECOND:
Fowle;
VOT3:
Passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCES:
�l 1 Ordinance No. 99, an Ordinance -of the Town of Los .Altos Hills
1 requiring Approval of Certain Sites before Issuance of Building
Permits, Establishing a Procedure therefor, and Establishing
Penalties for Violations.
The City Attorney read the Title of Ordinance No. 99 and
discussed the provisions of the Ordinance.
l =cq :
That further reading of Ordinance No. 99 be waived.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOTD: ..".iken
ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley
Second Reading will be on May 18, 1964.
LIARR LNTS :
1. Bills, in the amount of TWE'TTY-S�777 THOUSAND, EIGHT 'iUFDRED
AND F1'TETY-SIS DOLLARS and Twenty-two Cents ("27,896.22),
were presented by Councilman Fowle.
ACTION:
That the bills be approved as presented; that
the City Clerk be authorized to draw the apnrorriate
warrants.
MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Aiken
7011, CUL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowls, Mayor Clayton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henley -
4DJOUR,171ENT: NOTION: Bowler; SFC".?,): Aiken
TSZETING ADJOURNED: 10:25 R. M. to:
GPUDY S uSICTT:
ITE"- R_KUI:AR 11EET117G: Monday, "?ay 18, 1.964, at 7:45 R. N.
at the Town. Hall.
Res ectfully submitted,
PAUI W. S_S.. N
' City Clerk
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