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Home My WebLink About07/20/1964CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ). July 20, 1964 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order Monday, July 20, 1964, by Mayor Wm. B. Clayton, at 8:06 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Henley Mayor Clayton ABSENT: Councilmen Bowler, Fowle MINUTES: July 6, 1964. Adopt Minutes of July 6, 1964 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. OLD BUSINESS: Bellucci, David - Progress Report. Mr. Bellucci stated the Master Plan was discussed but deferred to a Study Session at the conclusion of the July 275h Planning Commission meeting; however, a recommendation was made on the entry gates. Chairman Garbett reported that after such study session, a public hearing will be held to determine the Town's reaction to such further ex- pansion and that a recommendation would be forthcoming within thirty days. Since the application for Use Permit included the entry gates, the Council concurred that this matter should be held over until the overall Master Flan is presented to the Council. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Gerard Investments, Ltd. (2-64) - Bldg. Site Approval. Engrs. Riley Floyd. The City Manager referred to the letters of the approving agencies. It was verified that water service is available; however, it was pointed out by the Fire. District that the water supply is not adequate for fire protection at this time. The possibility of tapping the two tanks at the intersection of Robleda and Wildcrest, in case of fire, was discussed. It was the opinion of the Council that a building permit could only be issued subject to the approval of the Fire District. NEW BUSINESS: Gerard Investments (Cont'd.): ACTION: That the Tentative Map dated June 1964 of ..Gerard Investments Ltd. for Building Site Approval be approved, subject to the approval of the Fire District. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously. Foster, Wils (3-64) - Bldg. Site Approval. Engr. J. W. Riley. It was discussed that approval of this building site does not bear any relationship to the policy set forth regarding the taking of bare land by the State for freeway purposes since this is land previously built upon and taken with the Town's knowledge - the prime concern being the construction of sewers. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Wils Foster for Building Site Approval on Lot 8, Tract No. 547, Oak Knoll. Estates, be approved as a building site of 0.735+ acres, said lot to have the approval and privileges of a one -acre building site in the Town of Los Altos Hills. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 3, BlochF. V. - Request for Formation of Sewer Assessment District in Moody Road .Area. The City Manager read Mr. Bloch's letter dated July 20, 1964 regarding the 146 acres requested to be sewered (generally from the Pink Horse Ranch to the vicinity of the Adobe Creek Lodge). fir. J. W. Riley, representing Mr. Bloch, stated a reoccurring contamination of wells along the creek caused a definite health problem. As to the method of assessment, it would be on a private basis, the financing to be dictated by the interest generated. The proper procedure would be a preliminary review by the City Engineer, and if it appeared to be feasible, a report would be submitted to the City Council, The City Attorney could then be instructed by resolution to prepare a petition for circu- lation. However, it was the opinion of the Council that the Town should not finance the preliminary report. Ns. D. Bellucci offered to guarantee the cost, if the deposit re- quired were nominal. ACTION: That the City Engineer be instructed to make a preliminary investigation of the proposed improve- ment district and its proposed works; however, this investigation is to be at no cost to the City �...% but that asufficient sum to cover his estimated costs be deposited before the beginning of the work. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously. -2- NY BUSINESS: (Cont'd.): 4. Tracey„ Walter - Request for Extension of Time for Filing Final S^.ap. The City Manager read Mr. Tracey's letter dated June 29, 1964 requesting extension of time for final map. There were no objections from the Staff. ACTION: That the request of Walter Tracey for extension of one year to August 5, 1965 for filing Final P'ap be approved. ?'OTIO?: Aiken; SECOTTD: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously. VARIANCES_: 1, Purissima Mutual '.Water Associates (V-196-64) - Request for Tank Site. AC!.ION: That the tank be permitted to be moved on the ll ) Vinedo Lane right -o£ -way in accordance with the _ recommendations of the Planning Commission, provided the permission shall not be deemed to be a rejection of the offered dedication of Vinedo Lane. MOTION: Henley; S COT'D: Aiken; VOTE: .T'assed unanimously. Andriano E. (V-197-64) - Request for Relocation of Existing Buildings. P`•rs. Andriano's request is to relocate existing buildings from the land the State has condemned. ACTION: That the request of Mrs. E. Andriano (V-197-64) as recommended by the Planning Commission be granted, subject to the conditions of the building permits. a0TION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously. J -3- DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative claps: 1. Bates David (227-64) 2 lots. Engr. Geo. S. Nolte. The City Manager read the recommendations of the Planning - Commission and Check List. In reviewing the Tentative Map, it was noted that, if properly located, the house could be constructed without a variance. ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Lands of Bates (299-64) No. 368-64 dated June 1964 be approved, subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Check List. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously. 2. Wilson Phyllis (143-59) 3 lots. Engr. J. W. Riley. The City Manager read the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Check List, referring to letters of the approving agencies. A new bond is to be arranged to cover the increased cost for the construction of the private road. Paths will be required. &CTI ON: L That the Revised Tentative Map of Phyllis Wilson (143-59) dated June 1964 be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to the conditions of the Check List. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Fassed unanimously. R^SOIJTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 276 - Acceptance of Improvements. Resolution No. 276, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills, accepting improvements in Tracts No. 3505 (Ward-Brendel), No. 3328 (Fred Trumbull) and No. 1707 (Broadmoor Estates), was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 276 as read. NOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABST2TT: Bowler, Fowls -4- WARRANTS: �1 1. Bills for July 15, 1964, in the amount of EIGHT THOUSAP+D, 1, ) SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN and Twenty-three Cents 08,614.23) were presented by Councilman Henley. ACTION: That the bills for July 15, 1964 be approved as presented; that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken ROLL CALL:. AYES: Aiken, Henley, Ilayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: Bowler, Fowle OTHER BUSINESS: 1.. Mr. Allen J. Carmichael appealed to the Town for its assistance in solving the problems created by the recent widening of E1 Monte Avenue, particularly at O'Keefe Lane, regarding drainage easement, landscaping and un- controlled excessive speeds on El Monte Avenue. The Mayor assured Mr. Carmichael he would contact the proper authorities on his behalf. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken MEETING ADJOURIQED: 9:43 F. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, August 3, 1964, at 7:45 F. F- at the Town Hall. 7/20/64-mam tfully submitted, City Cle Town o£ Los tos Hills -5-