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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1959 CITY COUNCIL TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING November 2, 1959 le The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Mayor John M. Fowle Monday, November 2, 1959 at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Ave. , Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen Bledsoe, Clayton, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle , Councilman Henley arrived 7:56 F.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 19, 1959. ACTION: Adopt Minutes of October 192 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Burch A. J. (155-59) - Land Division Deferred from October 192. tngr. Reinoehl. Mr. Gordon W. Eustice, Attorney, representing Mr. Burch and Mr. Donald E. Glass, Attorney, representing Mr. David Packard, were present. The report and recommendation of the Council 's Subdivision Commit- tee was read by Councilman Sherlock. The Committee recommended that there be a dedication of thirty feet (30' ) from the centerline of Purissima Avenue contiguous to the Burch property; that the larger pPrcel be designated as "Not Approved as a Building Site". Councilman Sherlock pointed out, in comparison with the approved map presented in March, 1959 (Blue Hills Estates - 20 lots) and the map now being presented, Mr. Burch has retained a larger parcel containing his home site , said parcel taking a part of the proposed road in the proposed 20-lot subdivision and also created two sub- standard lots. Councilman Sherlock further pointed out that, in the event of future subdivision of the larger parcel, the Town, at this time, would like to be assured that there would be no sub- standard lots and that the road could be constructed as shown on the March, 1959 map. Mr. Eustice suggested that a covenant be recorded, running with the land which would assure the Town that a dedicated public road can be constructed in the location as shown on Blues Hills Estates Map of March 1959. Following discussion of how the motion should be worded, the City Attorney was asked to draft the motion. 11-4-59 -2- Pending receipt of the Attorney's draft, other items on the Agenda were considered. t NEW BUSINESS: iM 1. Claitor Realty - Re-alignment of Lot Lines. Engr. Riley. Recommendation for approval by the Planning Commission was given Oct. 17, 1959 for re-alignment of boundaries for Lots #4 and #5 of the Stonebrook subdivision, in order to provide additional space for turnaround for Lot #5. Acreage of Lot #4 remains the same. ACTION: That the re-alignment of Lots #4 and #5 of Stonebrook Subdi- vision as requested by the Claitor Realty Co. be approved. MOTION: Bledsoe ; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Esperanza Hills , Unit No. 2 - Consideration of Acceptance of Im- provements. This Item was postponed. VARIANCES: 1. Shoolery, James N. (V-50-59) - Request for Reduction of Front Yard wetback Requirements. The City Clerk explained that this variance is requested because the front setback requirement must be complied with on two sides of the property. Approval was recommended by the Planning Commission Oct. 17, 1959. ACTION: That the variance of James N. Shoolery (V-50-59) for reduction of setback requirements be approved as submitted. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Bledsoe; VOTE: Passed unanimously DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps : 1. Fremont Hills Development Co. (156-59) 2 lots. Engr. Brian. Mr. William D. Coldiron represented the Fremont Hills Dev. Co. The City Clerk stated that the redivision is requested in order to better utilize the sites. All agencies have approved; the ap- proval was recommended by the Planning Commission on ct . 17, 1959. ACTION : That the Tentative Map of the redivision of Lots #3 and #5 of Block M, Tract 2062, Fremont Hills Unit No. 5 be approved. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Henley; VOTE: Passed unanimously -3- Final Maps : 1. Mandoli, Aida (Tract No. 2107) - Engr. Brian. j" No one was present to represent Mr. Mandoli. The City Clerk stated that the Final Map is the same as the Tenta- tive Map; that agency approvals have been received. He read let- ter from the Fire Chief, dated Oct. 23, 1959, requesting that no building permits be issued until the water supply is brough up to standard for fire protection. The Mayor questioned whether or not the Map should be approved knowing that building permits can not be issued, reference being made to purchasers of the lots. The City Attorney stated, that in his opinion, the Map could be approved with this condition since it is a. temporary situation; that the purchasers of the lots would be protected unless the subdivider misrepresents the property at the time of sale. Following a discussion of paths, the following action was taken. ACTION: That action on the Aida Mandoli Final Map (Tract No. 2107) be tabled. MOTION: Bledsoe; SECOND: Clayton; VOTE: Passed unanimously 2. Travis, Mattie (Tract No. 2517) . This item was postponed at the request of the Subdivider. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion of the A. J. Burch division of land was resumed. Burch, A. J. (32559) cont 'd. from Page 1. The Motion, drafted by the City Attorney was read. ACTION: That the Council approve the A. J. Burch Map, dated August , 1959, Tract 2429, under provisions of Section III , Subsection 3:40 of Ordinance No. 35, and subject to the following conditions : 1. Dedication to public use of a full thirty feet (30') from centerline on Purissima Avenue contiguous to the subdivision. 2. Labeling of Farcel No. 2, as shown on said Map: "Not Approved as a Building Site". 3. Recordation of a covenant running with Parcel No. 2, suffi- cient to comply with the requirements of said Section III , Subsection 3 :40 of Ordinance No. 35, said covenant to run to the benefit of the Town of Los Altos Hills. a. -4- Burch Cont'd. 4. Recordation of a covenant running with Parcel No. 1, that those portions on the southerly edge of said Parcel No. 1, Alsr as shown on the Map dated August, 1959, which said portions were not shown as part of Parcel No. 17 on the Tentative Map of Blue Hills Estates, dated March, 1959, shall be dedicated to public use when a street is to be constructed upon said location and the Town of Los Altos Hills requests such dedi- cation. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Clayton; Commissioner Williams, Chairman of the Planning Commission, was asked for an opinion. She stated that the motion was not in accord with the Planning Commission's recommendation--that the Commission felt that the Town should require road improvements to Furissima Avenue at this time. VOTE: Passed unanimously RESOLUTIONS: 1. Resolution No. 103. Adopting and approving Memorandum of Agree- ment With the State of California for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allo- cation for Major City Streets. The Resolution was read in its entirety by the City Clerk. ACTION: That Resolution No. 103 be adopted. MOTION: Bledsoe ; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe , Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES: 1. Ordinance No. 61 - Repealing Ordinance No. 59 (Calling for Election for' hdrawaT ?rom the Los Altos County Fire Protection District). The Title of Ordinance No. 61 was read by the City Clerk. ACTION: That further reading of Ordinance No. 61 be waived. MOTION: Bledsoe ; SECOND: Clayton; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- Ord. No. 61 ACTION: That Ordinance No. 61 be adopted. Alt MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Bledsoe; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Foyle NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS: Cont'd. 2. Waiver of Covenant - Paul I. Myers, Jr. The City Clerk explained that Mr. Myers wished to have his name, as sole resident, deleted from a covenant running with the land in the event he wishes to sell the property, but the covenant is still to run with the land. ACTION: That the name of Paul I. Myers, Jr. , as sole resident, be re- moved from the covenant. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Sherlock; VOTE: Fassed unanimously 3. House Bill HR 7566 - Councilman Henley recommended that the Council indorse this Bill which was introduced at the request of the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Air Pollution Control District. The Bill would provide for tax amortization on expensive equipment and facilities required by governmental agencies for air pollution control. ACTION: That the Council indorse House Bill HR 7566 and so advise Mr. Matthew S. Walker, District Counsel for the Bay Area Air Pollu- tion Control District. MOTION: Henley; SECOND: Bledsoe ; VOTE: Passed unanimously 4. Water - Councilman Henley read a Memo from Senator John F. Thomp- son suggesting that the cities in Santa Clara Co. appoint a com- mittee to explore water problems in the County. Councilman Henley stated that such a Committee already exists, and suggested that no action be taken by the Council. WARRANTS: Bills were presented by Councilman Clayton, in the amount of t'..1,946.78. -6- Warrants: ACTION: That the bills be approved for payment, and that the City Clerk be authorized to draw the appropriate warrants. MOTION: Clayton; SECOND: Sherlook; ROLL CALL: AYES: Bledsoe, Clayton, Henley, Sherlock, Mayor Fowle NOES: None ABSENT: None Paths - Commissioner Williams reported the recommen< ation of the Plan- ni g Commission relative to paths. The Mayor requested that the Planning Commission submit a formal re- commendation, and that Councilmen Clayton and Sherlock confer with the Planning Commission on the matter of paths. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:00 F. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, November 16, 1959 at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, PAUL W. SALFEN City Clerk Jim 11-4-59 `r