HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1966CITY COUNCIL,
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A PEGULAR MEETING
March 7, 1966
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order by Mayor Albert T. Henley, Monday,
March 7, 1966 at 7:55 F. N. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road,
Los Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: FRESENT: Councilmen Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle,
Mayor Henley
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION
REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Charles R. Garbett
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 21, 1966.
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of February 21, 1966
as submitted.
The Mayor will direct a letter to Council and Staff regarding
Council S'inutes.
PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL:
1. Recommendation of Approval of Page Mill Road Fath System
City Attorney advised the recommendation would not involve any
amendment to the General Flan and could be adopted by resolution.
Deferred to RESOLUTIONS of the Agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Wheeler Subdivision (310-65) 2 lots - Engr. Mastin & Kingston.
The Mayor asked for a Motion to initiate discussion. In view
of the report from the Parks Committee and the apparent general
feeling of the residents in the area to confine Central Drive
to a private road, Councilman C1 cyton proposed:
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Oliver Wheeler (310-65)
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1) That this Council accept the dedication which
Mr. Wheeler has made of the one acre park,
2) That the Council further accept a non -vehicular
access through Central Drive, and
3) That Mr. Wheeler not be required to dedicate
the 60' right of way as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Aiken
OLD BUSINESS: Wheeler Subdivision (Cont'd.):
Mr. Oliver Wheeler stated he was strongly in favor of dedi-
cating one acre for a park, and though willing to go 15' on an
easement basis, he was not willing to stand the cost of
gravelling the road and maintaining it. Mr. Wheeler presented
a revised Tentative Map showing the proposed one acre dedica-
tion for a park and a 15' fire trail; he also stated he would
be willing to dedicate one more acre at a later date when the
"glade" comes into a park from corresponding grants from adjoin-
ing land owners. Mr. Wheeler did stipulate he wished to preserve
his water supply, but is willing to be flexible to generally
preserve. the glade area.
Comments were heard from the following property owners:
H. F. Buswell, 501 Cherry Avenue, Los Altos
D. Janssen, 27440 Sherlock Road
11. R. Johnson, 26417 Weston Road
Mrs. G. J. Kuehn, 11641 Buena Vista Drive
Councilman Fowle was strongly in favor of having the fire trail.
improved to minimum road standards.
AMENDED MOTION:
That the 15' fire trail be improved by Mr. Wheeler
to minimum standards to allow access for the
passage of fire trucks.
MOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Bowler
Discussion followed as to the condition of Central Drive and
( 1 to the extent of the work needed, since it is the intent of the
City Council to provide the best possible fire protection and
safety for the Town; as well as preserve this wilderness area.
Mr. Wheeler contended the road is perfectly passable in summer
when fire hazards are the worst. In view of the discussion,
andin agreement with the Movers and Seconders, the Motion and
Amendment were withdrawn and the following Motion substituted:
ACTION:
That the Revised Tentative Map of Lands of Wheeler,
submitted March 7, 1966, be aT`proved, subject to;
-1) Dedication of an easement fifteen feet (15') in
width along the entire length of Central Drive -
across the subdivided lands for the limited pur-
poses of non -vehicular travel and of vehicular
travel by public safety vehicles, and the improvement
of said easement by grading thereof to a width of
at least ten feet (10');
2) Dedication of approximately one (1) acre For
park purposes;
3) Approval of all agencies except the Fire Department,
which Department's requirements for access are
modified in accordance with Item 1 above;
4) Planning Commission Check List, except for the
item requiring a sixty foot (60') dedication.
-� SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Clayton; SECOCID: .Aiken
VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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The ifayor adjourned the meeting at 9+25 P. f'. for recess and re-
convened the meeting at 9:38 1. L.
-.� OLD BUSINESS: (Cont'd.):
2. Resignation of Town Treasurer.
Post of Town Treasurer was discussed at Executive Session
February 21st and Mayor Henley submitted the name of Fred
"ickman. Mr. Wickman is a wellknown public accountant living
on Sunset Drive, Los Altos Bills, with 15 years experience
with the Fire Commission.
ACTI02? :
That FRED WICF.1`2.17 be appointed as Town Treasurer
and that the City Council accepts with regret the
resignation of i`rs. Don T. Hibner, extending its.
thanks and the gratitude of the Town.
MO'TI02d: Bowler; SECffD: Clayton; VOTE: Fassed. unanimously.
TUJ'6.1 BUSINESS:
1. Resi nation of Planning Commissioner.
Mayor will ask for an Executive Session for further discussion.
2. Palo iiito Unified School District - Letter re: School Site
Dedication in Subdivision.
City Manager reported. the School District reference (letter
dated February 19, 1966) to AB 1238 requiring dedication of
lands within subdivisions for school purposes was not applicable
to Los Altos Hills since the subdivision upon which this re-
quirement may be placed must contain a minimum of 400 homesites.
Council concurred since there are insufficient contiguous
parcels, even if developed jointly, would not yield the
minimum sites, it can only agree in principle with the general
plan they suggest.
City Attorney presented and read in its entirety, Resolution
No. 335, a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills exrressing support of the policy of the Palo Alto
Unified School District relating to requirement of dedication
of school sites in subdivisions.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 335 be adopted as read.
S'-OTION: Clayton; S7COND: Bowler
ROIL CALL: AYES: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle
Ilayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSM,T: None
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( ) OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd.):
3. Ralph W. Schwarze - letter re: Subdivision Lots.
Mr. Schwarze's letter dated February 25, 1966 referred to the
Minetor Subdivision (133-59) andclaimed the subdivider
promised a buffer of open space between the two substandard
lots created and that a building permit has been issued on
one of these lots, resulting in congestion and deception.
City Manager reviewed the proceedings of the subdivision and
could find no record of any agreement or promise to provide
a buffer strip on either of these lots and that there has been
no violation of any approval granted the subdivision or of the
Town's regulations. The City Attorney advised he had found
no illegality. 19r. Schwarze was not Present.
ACTION:
That Mr.. Ralph W. Schwarze's letter be noted
and filed, and that I'ar. Schwarze be fully
informed of the Council's action and reasoning.
MOTI^N: Clayton; SECOND: Bowler; VOTE: Passed. unanimously.
4: Abandonment of Public Utility Easement - Tract No. 1118.
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It is the desire of Mrs. Malcom Smith, 14555 De Bell Drive,
to connect to the Los Altos School Sewer District, and inas-
much as a sewer line cannot be placed in a utilities easement,
is requesting the easement be �bandoned.
The City Manager reported a copy of the request had been forwarded
to the utility companies and was informed by the Pacific .Gas
& electric Co. that a 2'x20' portion of the easement along the
common lot lines of lots 2 and 3 as being used as an anchor
easement; however, they had no objection to the abandonment of
the remainder of the easement. ,
ACTION:
That the request of ilrs. P:alcom Smith for
abandonment of Public Utility Easement in
Tract No. 1118, be approved and that the
City Attorney present, as discussed, a
resolution under the appropriate section of
the Agenda.
PIOTION: Aiken; SECOND:' Fowls; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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N'1 BUSINESS (Cont'd.):
5. Vanderveer Voorhees (V-247-66) - Appeal of Requirement for
Underground Utilities.
City Manager referred to Planning Commission discussion and
read its recommendations. The City Attorney ruled that the
ordinance does not cover temporary power supply and that the
Council could deal with this request on any reasonable basis
without being restricted by the ordinances.
Iir. R. Incerpi, agent for Mr. Voorhees, was present, stating
his intentions to put the drop underground and of his future
plans. Petition objecting to a temporary power pole was
brought to the attention of the Council. There was no
representation from the opposition and there was no audience
discusssion.
ACTION:
That the Council approve the request for a
temporary overhead installation for a period
not to exceed three years and that a cash or an
acceptable surety bond in the amount of '%1600.00
be posted for putting the line underground.
Pr7TI0.:: Bowler; .83COND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
( � VARIIvNCES:
1. Jean_Iouis Pellegrin (248-66) - Reduction in Setback Require-
ment £or Pool.
ACTION:
That the request of Jean-Louis Fellegrin (248-66)
for reduction of side setback to twenty-three (23')
feet be approved, in accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the rlanning Commission.
MOTION: Bowler; S3Cnl`D: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
Council reviewed the following items simultaneously:
USE PERMST:
1. Mrs. Carolyn M. Bohn (UP -245-66) - Request for Approval of
Ureeding, Training and Boarding Stable.
DIVISIONS OF LAPD): Tentative Ma s:
1. Berr H— ill r rm 31 -66 lots - Engr. Clegg 8= Foulk.
City Manager read recommendations of the Planning Commission and
list of conditions regarding the Use Permit. The Division of
Land was approved by the Planning Commission subject to up-
grading the Cook Stables according to requirements determined
following an inspection by the City Manager, Health and Fire
Departments. Copies of the reports from the Fire District
dated ^ebruary 25m, Santa Clara County Health Department dated
February 28Lh and Vector Control Department dated February 28th
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USE PERMIT: Kohn and DIVISION OF Lil-ND: BerFZ ill Farm (Cont'd.):
were distributed to Council and Page I^gill Park, Inc., owners
of the subdivision.
Council concurred the restrictions and recommendations of the
a^proving agencies should apply to the Kohn Stables, as well
as the Cook Stables, but in the event the restrictions were too
stringent for the Cook Stables, an appeal on a sp-eci£ic basis
could be applied for.
Yr. J. Lazar, representing the applicant of the Use Permit,
stated S•Trs. Kohn was agreeable to the conditions and was aware
of the cost. Mr. R. Guelich, of Page Till Perk, Inc., felt
most of the conditions were reasonable and within their capacity,
except for one or two items which could be worked out with the
agencies involved, and requested the Council to grant them a
reasonable length of tirne to accomplish the work.
Check List was read. There were no objections from the Floor.
Charles R. Garbett (speaking as a neighbor)and 'rs. Joyce
sweeney (address unknown) spoke in ;.aver of the Cook Stables,
with reasonable controls.
ACTION:
That the Tentative Map of Berry Hill Farm (316-66),
2 lots, be approved, subject to the conditions of
O the Check List and all approving agencies, and with
the further requirement that the existing stable
operation either be discontinued or brought up to
the standards prescribed *within one year.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
ACTT Oil:
That the Use Permit of Mrs. Carolyn NI. Kohn
(UP -245-66) be approved, subject to the conditions
prescribed by the Planning Commission and all
approving agencies, and the further condition that
the permit be for a period of twenty (20) years,
and that the subdivision, Berry Hill Farm, be
completedin due course.
MOTION: Bowler; SECOND: Clayton
In regard to Condition ',=`11 of the Planning Comm.ission's
recommendations on the Use Permit, Councilman Aiken requested
that any FA system be provided with suitable automatic
peaking and volume control.
The Cuestion was called:
VOTE: Passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTIONS.:
Resolution _No. 3 - Page Mill Road Fath System.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety,
Resolution No. 339, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills approving of and adopting a through
trail system.
',CTI ON:
That Resolution No. 339 be adopted as read.
MOTION: Aiken; SECOND: Fowls
ROLL CALI-, AYE'S: Liken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowle
Mayor Henley
1?OES: Di one
,n B';MjT: None
2. Resolution No. L40 - Scale of Building Departmpnt Fees.
The City ^.ttorney presented and reed in its entirety,
Resolution No. 340, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills determining the fees to be charged for
permits by the building Department.
ACTION:
That Resolution No. 340 be adopted as read.
NOTION: Fowls; SECOND: Clayton
ROLL CALL: AYES,: ,liken, Boealar, Clayton, Fowle
I4ayor Henley -
NOES: ?done
ABSENT: None
3. Resolution No. 341 - Abandonment of Fublic Utility Easement
in Tract D'o 1118.
The City Attorney presented and read in its entirety,
Resolution No. 341, a Resolution of the City Council of the
Town of Los Altos Hills vacating a certain Public utility
easement.
"CTION:
That Resolution No. 341 be adopted as read.
NOTIOD?: Fowle; SECOND: Clayton
ROLL CAIL: t.Y`;S: Aiken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowls,
PSayor Henley
ROT'S: None
ABi;mNT: None
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= JNICsTICris:
1 Los Lltos County Fire lrotection District letter dated
March 4, 1966, by Chairman Don T. Hibnor, relating to the
concern of the Fire District over the existing hazards in
many rorbions of the Town, particularly that area served by
Central Drive, Moody Court, Sherlock Road and. Buena Vista Road.
Council is also concerned and aware of these conditions.
2. Hugh L. Monahan, Santa Clara County Library Commission, dated
March 1, 1966, requesting the Town to pay the California
Library .association dues of its Library Commissioner.
ACTION:
That the City Clerk be authorized to pay dues
to the California Library association (':5.00)
and to the American Library :association (16.00)
for its Library Commissioner.
MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bowler
ROLL C':.TL: &Y75: ,_iken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowls,
Mayor Henley
STOS: None
1BS3NT: Yone
�... 3. Plestor Barrett, Town Planning Consultant, letter dated
March 4, 1966 recommending the Town proceed with public
hearings in order that policy questions may be resolved
and the element of the Town's General Ilan completed. 'lith an
adopted plan, application may then be made for federal and
state funds.
LCTI CN:
That the Planning Consultant be asked to direct
a letter to the Planning Commission setting Porth
some of the preliminary recommendations for parks
and pointing out the problems and possible solutions
which might need the attention of the Planning
Commission.
POTION: Fowle; SECOND: Bow Is
Council would like to receive word from the Planning Comr:ission
as to whether they are ready for formal public hearings, with
the hope they will make arrangements at their next meeting to
agenda this item and hold their discussions at an early date.
The Question was called: VOTE: !eased unanimously.
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WARR^_NTS:
1. Bills, in the amount of SIX UL'USU-7) SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLl.RS and
Twenty Cents (66,068.20), were presented for payment by
Councilman Fowle.
°.CTI O'T :
That the bills, as presented, be approved- and
the City Clerk be authorized to draw the:
appropriate warrants.
i'10TION: Towle; SECOND: Aiken
ROLL ClLL: GYPS: Liken, Bowler, Clayton, Fowls
Mayor Henley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OTHER. BUSINESS•
1, Voorhees, V. - Variance V-247-66.
Mr. Incerpi reouested clarification on the action taken on
the above variance, ste.ting the x1600.00 cash bondwould be e.
hardship.
The Mayor stated the possibility of a hardship was discussed
,tonight and therefore the Motion wasforeither a. cash or on
acceptable surety bond; however, if Mr. Incorpi wished to
present a precise plan with estimates to the City Engineer,
and if less than 31600.00, he could appeal to the Council
for a reduction of the bond.
At 11:10 F. M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to an Executive
Cession. At 11:45 F. M., the Mayor reconvened the meeting and
appointed Councilman Fowle as Secretary pro tem. There being no
further business, the meeting was adjourned.
^DJOURNMT"T: MOTION: Bowlcr; SECOND: Clayton
ME.�,TI2?G P,DJOUPO'E-D: 11:46 F. M.
pl,,IT REGUL,°R I 7TIFG: Monday, March 21, 1966 at 7:45 L. M. at
the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
r.'„Ui: 'I. S ^SB'EPI
City Clerk
3/7/66-mam Town of Los Altos Hills