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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/19644 MOTION: Fowle•, SECOND: BOWLER: Motion .Carried, COMMUNICATIONS: Deferred to Items of New Business. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 'Mayor Clayton announced the Council's appointment. of Mr. Walter A. Benson. to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Proctor Melt- -,:quist. Loyalty Oath wasadministered by the City Clerk after which Mr., Benson .was welcomed by the Mayor and Councilmen.. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr.,' Salfen, City Clerk, read letter from Mrs.. Katherine Barber, dated December. 1, 1964, which cited the need fora patlnvay along the north evlysideof Fremont Road from Manuella Road to the entrance to the Gardner Bullis School..if - �i CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 4 " December 7, 1964 The RegularMeeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor William B. Clayton, Monday, December ?, 1964 at '7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, .263']9 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California.. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Henley,. Mayor Clayton ABSENT: None -`PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Charles R, Garbett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 1964.. ` Correction: Page 3,Para.. 3,Line 2: Councilman Aiken asked that the word "unrelinquishable' be deleted, Minutes of Nov., 16, 1964 were approved with correction noted.. November 2, 1964, -_ City Clerk requested approval of numbering of Resolution No. 289 --changed to No. 290,, ACTION: Correct Minutes of November 2, 1964 as re uested 4 MOTION: Fowle•, SECOND: BOWLER: Motion .Carried, COMMUNICATIONS: Deferred to Items of New Business. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 'Mayor Clayton announced the Council's appointment. of Mr. Walter A. Benson. to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Proctor Melt- -,:quist. Loyalty Oath wasadministered by the City Clerk after which Mr., Benson .was welcomed by the Mayor and Councilmen.. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr.,' Salfen, City Clerk, read letter from Mrs.. Katherine Barber, dated December. 1, 1964, which cited the need fora patlnvay along the north evlysideof Fremont Road from Manuella Road to the entrance to the Gardner Bullis School..if - �i -2 - Path Report Conva. The City Clerk stated that, as opposed to hiring another crossing guard at the Manuella-Fremont Roads crossing,'a path could be in- stalled on the northerly side of Fremont Road shoulder section at an estimated cost of about Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500); that the path would be separated from the travelled roadway by a valley gutter, but that for safety purposes, a white line could be painted in order to distinguish the path,.therebyinsuring safety of the .children. He explained that the adjacent properties have not been developed and that additional rights-of-way are not available to construct the path further from the travelled right-of-way. In answer to questions as to how long the Bullis School would re- main a K-3 school, Mrs. Barber answered that the school officials, the parents and teachers are happy with the arrangements and that itmay remain K-3 for the next four or five years. She further stated that the School Board was holding a meeting at which this —matter -would be discussed. Mr.,Salfen informed the Council that appropriations for the pro- posed path would be from the Path Fund, and that the path would- be of a minimum standard --compacted rock and penetrating oil. ACTION: That the Council approve the installation of the path along the northerly side of Fremont Road from Manuella Road to the entrance of the Gardner Bullis School; but request that - the construction be delayed until the end of January, 1965, and if any change is made by the School Board (with regard - to K-3 status), the Council be notified. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND:. Fowle; In answer to questions of whether or not the proposed path would fit with the General Path Plan, Mr. Salfen pointed out that certain sections would be duplicated. - Mrs. Barber commented that the path would be of use, not only by school children during school hours, but also at other times by them andr,alsoby adults who walk along Fremont Road. AMENDED MOTION: That the path be constructed to standards suggestions by the City Clerk. AMENDED BY:. Aiken; SECOND: Fowle; '� VOTE: Passed unanimously -3- -� OLD BUSINESS: b'.. Page Mill Development CO..- Improvements (0. H,,Kohl).. The City Attorney stated that the time for completion of improve-- mentsin'the Page Mill Estates Subdivision, Tract No. 3306,.ex- pires December 15, 1964; that Mr..Kohl� holder of the Second Deed of Trust, is in the process of foreclosing his interest.. Palo Alto Savings & Loan. Co:.hold the First Deed of Trust.. Mr. .Kohl has requested an extension of time to complete improvements in the Tract.. Mr..Faisant advised Mr. Kohl that the Council should have written consent for the extension requested from Palo Alto Savings & Loan 'Co.; Foothill Construction Co., and Page Mill Development Co.. Mr..George'Cook, City Engineer, reported on improvements in the Tract to be completed and the estimated cost.: ACTION: That Mr..O:,H.-Kohlts request for an extension of time be granted for six (6) months for completion of improvements in Tract No. .3306,subject -to obtaining the timely consent of parties of interest—Page Mill Development Co.,.Foothill Construction Co., and Palo Alto Savings & Loan Co.. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Aiken; Discussion followed relative to bonding requirement for improve- ments to be completed in addition to the balance of the deposit on hand, Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) of which must:: -remain on deposit for,two (2) years after the date of completion of theim- provements... Mr. Kohl stated he would receive title to the property sometime in February .1965, and that he intends to complete the improvements in the Tract,. - councilman Henley suggested that a three (3) month extension be granted instead of,six (6) months,and that at such time as Mr..Kohl has legal title, he may then request a further extension to complete the improvements.. The Clerk said there are no. penalties on a cash deposit in lieu of a bond., The Attorney vias of the opinion that the Town would probably re- ceive the balance of the deposit.. AMENDED MOTION: That the request of M..O.. H... Kohl, for an extension of time ( \ for completion of improvements in Tract No. 3306, be granted "v .for a period of three (3)months, subject to obtaining timely consent of the Page Mill Development Co., Foothill Construc- tion Co., and onstruetionCo.,.and Palo Alto Savings & Loan Co.- _ -4 - Page Mill. Cont'd. "MOTION:. Bowler; SECOND: Aiken; VOTE: Passed unanimously OTHER BUSINESS: Councilman Aiken commented on the recent grading completed on a slope on Magdalena Road to correct aproblem caused by erosion. He said " several feet of the bank had been graded and 'benched'. He commented that 'benching' of this hillside had prevented possible erosion during the recent rains. Comments of approval were made by Councilmen relative to the installa- tion of Pavement Markers recently installed along curved sections on Fremont Road and other roads within the Town.. NEP! BUSINESS: 1. Traffic- Moody -Elena and Fremont-Arastradero Intersections.. Letterof November 23, 1964, from Councilman Bowler, was read by the City Clerk. Councilman Bowler called attention to the hazard-. ous condition at the intersection of Fremont and Arastradero Roads; and requested that the cognizant agencies be made aware of the situation, C=� The City Clerk pointed out that the intersection is tri-jurisdic"'_,- tional--Santa Clara County (Arastradero Road), the City of Palo Alto (Hillview Avenue joining Fremont Road), and the Town of Los Altos Hills (Fremont Road). Following discussion of possible means to alleviate the problems, the Clerk was directed to contact the City. of Palo Alto and the County of Santa Clara in order to correct or lessen the hazardous condition at this intersection. Moody -Elena Intersection visa discussed. The Clerk explained, by means: of a blackboard sketch, the plans for improving problems at this intersection, and stated that the work is now in process. He said this location is. on the priority list of improvements un-. der,the County's Expressway Bond Program. 2, Acceptance of Improvements: Robleda.Hills ,Unit .Na- 2 Tract No.. 3487 anuella Acres, Tract o. zi u,liitzi;. ract....o.. The Clerk stated that the improvements in these Tracts have been '.approved by the City Engineer and recommended for acceptance by the Town". He presented and read Resolution No. 291 in its entirety, .I said Resolution accepting improvements in the three tracts. -5— r— )Imps}ovements cont'd, ACTION:. Adopt Resolution No. 291 as.read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: None 3, Ferris, Wm., Tract No. 3329 - Acceptance of Improvements. This item was cancelled from the Agenda. VARIANCES: 1. Bishop. Stanley (V-209-64),.- Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial o verhead g; ties. Mr.. Ellis Jacobs, Archictect, represented Mr. Bishop. _ .The Clerk read the Planning Commission's recommendation of Novem- ber 23, 1964, in which the request for overhead wiring was denied, but with the suggestion that the applicant appeal to the Council. He ;explained that the recommendation for denial was made on the basis that the request was not in compliance with the criteria set by the Council, .and further explained that there are two (2) ex- isting poles serving three neighboring lots; that the drop lines and aguy wire infringe upon the view from the Bishop's lot, Following discussion with reference to the criteria set by the .Council, the existing poles, and the fact that the Bishop's lot is: the last in the immediate area to built on, the following motion was offered. - ACTION: That the request of Stanley Bishop (V-209-64) be rejected, but, that the Staff bedirected to contact the Pacific Gas & - Electric Co. to have the guy wire removed. MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler; Councilman Fowle suggested that the motion be amended to table .action at this time, pending contact with .the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. AMENDED MOTION: That action on the request of Stanley Bishop (V-209-64) be tabled until the meeting of December 21, 1964; that the Staff contact the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to correct the unsight- ly conditions. -6- -. ltishop."cont'd. .MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Bowler; - Mr. Jacobs agreed to the delay. The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously OTHER BUSINESS: ...Ordinance No. 96 Amending Ordinance No. 88 (Underground Wiring). Councilman Bowler raised the question of procedure for applying for variances for overhead wiring after the expiration date of the Ordinance No. -,96,.stating that thereare still many areas where a condition may ' :.comply with the criteria adopted by the Council. He suggested that there be a review of.all the applications which have been processed; and a'report made,on.the number approved and disapproved; the basis on which they., wereapproved or disapproved; whether or not those approved were in conformance with the set criteria; that the Ordinance be re- vised with consideration being given to the report. He stressed urgency `due tothe impending expiration date. ,—Agreement to this proposal was expressed by .Councilmen. �-)Commissioner Garbett requested that the Planning Commission be for- warded copies -of the report for its. meeting to be held December 14, 1964. He stated that he wassure the Planning Commission would liketo offer - comments and suggestions for the proposed revised ordinance. The Clerk was requested toprepare the report as suggested by Councilman `.'Bowler, and to forward sufficient copies to the Planning Commission for the meeting of December 14th. USE PERMITS: 1. Boice. Dr. .0...L...(UP-208.-64) - Request for Secondary Dwelling. The City Clerk read the Planning Commission's recommendation for ap- approval, stating that theapplication was before the Council for approval of a proposed conditional use. In answer to question relative to distance between the main house and theproposedsecondary dwelling, it was determined to bo seventy-five feet (75'). ACTION: That the request of Dr. C. L. Boice (UP=208-64) for Use " Permit ;for secondary dwelling be approved. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle: 7 �~ �Boice Cont' d. Commissioner Garbett commented that the Planning Commission had been confused as to whether or not this application should have been considered under the provisions of Ordinance No. 99. The Attorney read a portion of Ordinance No: 99, and offered an opinion that his application did not come under the provisions of Ordinance No. 99, but rather under the provisions of Ordinance No. 78 (Zoning Ordinance). He offered. assistance, in the future, to the Planning Commission relative to clarification of ordinances. .Councilman Fowle stated that the Planning Commission is preparing modifications for Ordinance No. 99.' The Attorney announced that he had been directed to prepare are- vised ordinance, and that it is ready for the first reading.' ;Further discussion of the Ordinance was deferred." The Question was called. VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF LAND r 1.'' Black Mountain�Subdivision (288 -64) -5 -lots. Engr: J. W.' Riley.- v r The Clerk gave a resume of Planning Commission's discussion and recommendation and read the conditions of the Check Lista Discussion of pathway easements to serve the Palo Alto School District site followed relative to the possibility of gaining easements from G.' B. Hazeltine and Ray Whitley, and the feasi- bility of installing a path before a school is constructed.' ACTION: That the Tentative Map of Black Mountain Subdivision (288-64): 5 lots be approved as submitted, with the additional condi- " tion of aten foot (10') path easement along the northerly edge of Lot No. 4 and with the stipulation that Lot No.' 3 is designated as 'Not a. Building Site', and subject to the provisions of the Planning Commission's Check List.. MOTION: Fowles` SECOND: None P;;r. Faisant commented that the notation'Not a Building Site' should appear: on the map so that there will no further subdivision of the 2.83 acre site. r .ACTION: That the Tentative Map of.Black Mountain Subdivision (288-64). 5 lots beapnroved as submitted,with the additional condition of a ten foot (10')pedestrian pathway easement across the -g- ("T lack Mountain cont'd., northerly boundary of.Lot 4, subject to the conditions of the PlanningCommission's Check List, the stipulation that ' Lot Nos:3be designated as 'Not a Building Site', and the provisions of the City Engineer's letter of December 1,.1964... MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: None ldr.-Riley, Engineer,called attention to the Engineer's requirement for 161 and 18' private roads.. Hesuggested that the width of the private roads not exceed fourteen feet (14'). The .Clerk commented that the requirement for widerroade is in accord with the Fire Chief's desire-forwider private roads in order to. provide adequate access for fire equipment.. ..The following amendment to the preceding motion was offered. AMENDT H:,NT : • ..with the exception that the private road widths be fourteen feet (14'). ATTENDED BY: Fowle; SECOND: None . (J� MIOTION WAS LOST FOR LACK OF SECOND. ACTION: That. the Tentative Map of Black Mountain Subdivision (288-64)` 5 lots be approved, subject to the conditionsof. the Check List, the requirements of the City Engineer's letter of December 1, 1964, with the exception that private road widths shall be fourteen feet (141), and the designation. that Lot 3 is 'Not a Building Site'.. MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; Councilman Aiken commented that he felt. fourteen foot (141) driveway easements aretoo narrow. Mr—Riley stated that there are several trees within the proposed_ easement which the subdivider would like to save.. The: ,Question was called.. VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOLUTIONS:: 1....Relinquishment _of h1ghts-of-Way Rights—of—Wayto County of Santa Clara - Non- Expressway on ressway.ilrojects. v Mr— Faisant explained the purpose of the proposed resolution,.stating that the Town must relinquish rights-of-way to. the County. of Santa - -9_ r)Expressway cont'd. Clara in order that improvements might be constructed under the 1961 County Highway Bond Program. Ile presented and read, in its entirety; Resolution No. 292 of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos -Hills, consenting to the re- linquishment of certain city streets as County highways. Questions were raised as to whether or not these streets would be returned to the Town. ,. The Mayor expressed his opinion that it is the intention of the County to return the streets to the Town's jurisdiction upon com- pletion of the improvements. - .. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 292 as read. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Fowle; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler; Fowle, Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ..ABSENT: None WARRANTS: ..Bills, in the amount of NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO DOLLIRS anti -" Six'ty-Two Cents ($9,202.62), were presented by Councilman Fowle: ACTION: That the bills, as presented, be approved; that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants.. MOTION: Fowle; SECOND: Henley; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler Fowle Henley; Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT: hone OTHER BUSINESS: 1, Councilman Aiken announced that Mr. W. George, Chairman of the .Town's Safety Committee had informed him that the Committee's report will soon be ready to present to the Council. 2. Traffic - The Mayor stated that he has received a number of com- plapla- =FF relative to excessive, speed. on, Purissima Road between Concepcion and Robleda Roads. He raised the questionof whether or not the Town has adequate coverage from the Sheriff's Department. Mr. Salien stated that the coverage has been excellent, judging from the number of citations and the amount of fines received. �J The Mayor requested that the matter be brought to the attention of the Sheriff's Department. _10- ➢iscuss on of .Amendment Revision _Of Ordinance_P;99'• The Attorney. explained the proposed revision relativto procedure -for filing Final Maps, provisions regarding previouslyapproved _ Records of.. Survey, and the amount of improvements which may be im posed'. -Reading of the draft prepared by the City Attorney .was d.e £erred pending suggestians and recommendations from the Planning Commission. 2:..Ordinance_No:_103 - Amending Ordinance No. 87 Pertaining to Regu- lation o Tra£ ic•. Provisions of the Ordinance concerned thenumber of hours a vehicle may remain parked on the stseEt; turning lanes and posting of traffic -.. signs`. The Title of Ordinance No. 103 was read by the City Attorney: ACTION: 3. 5 That further reading of Ordinance No. 103 be waived-. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Aiken; ROLL CALL: AYES: Aiken; Bowler, Powle; Henley, Mayor Clayton NOES: None ABSENT; None Scenic --Roadways - The Clerk asked that the Council give consider- a ion to roads within the Town which might be designated as Scenic Roadways. A resolution should be adopted at the next meeting. Ferris- Wm—TractINo. 3329 -Approval of Improvements. Eng. J. Riley. Ivbr. Riley asked the Council to consider -approval of improvements in Tract No. 3329 (Item was cancelled from the Agenda)•. He explain- ad that the Town's Standard Specificationwith regard to asphalt dipped culverts onprivate road standards is not spelled out clearly; that installation of a culvert has been made in the Ferris Tract which has not been approved by the City Engineer-. He requested approval of the improvements and acceptance by the Town. He further stated that the Town does not require asphalt dipped culverts on its .; :own -work-. Following discussion, the stggestion was made that the matter Of Private Roads Standards be clarified and that a variance or some consideration be given to Mr. Riley's problem. Tha City Attorney ruled that this item could be :brought back to the Table and acted on. Perris cont'd. Resolution No. 293, approving the improvements in Tract No. 3329, was presentedand read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 293 as read. MOTTOJ: Bowler; SECOND: Fowle; ROLL CALL: AYES:.Aiken, Bowler, Fowle, Henley,Mayor Clayton NOES: None - 'ABSENT: None 5, Pacific Telephone Co. The City Attorney inquired of the Council whether or not it wished to consider billing the Pacific Telephone Company for a Business License Tarin lieu of collection of a franchise. The Clerk stated that the Telephone Co. has paid a Twenty - Five -Dol -lar (25:00) License Tax. The Attorney was asked to proceed with drafting an appropriate ordinance. 6.. The City Attorney was instructed to proceed with legal action to abate the nuisance of .inadequate sewage disposal on the Emerson: Smith property on Cantata Way. - - ' MEETING: ADJOURNFT::: 11:00 P. M. to: STUDY SESSION: NEXT REGULAR MEETING:, Monday, December. 21, 1964 at 7:45 P. M. at the. Town Hall Respectfully submitted, . R!. S EN' City Cl rk Town of s A toe Hills Jlm. 12-7-64