HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/1963PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1963
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos
Hills was called to order by Chairman Melvin L. Hawley Saturday, April 20,
1963 at 8:50 A. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Rd., Los Altos Hills,
California.
ROLL CALL- PRESENT: Commissioners Alter, Garbett, Hibner, Chairman Hawley
ABSENT: Commissioners Mellquist, Prentice
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Chairman Hawley reportedthat the Council has indicated that they wish
the Planning Commission to recommend someone to fill the existing vacancy
on the Commission. He requested Commissioners to submit suggestions.
2. Chairman Hawley stated that he had been informed by the Pacific Gc.s and
Electric Co. that a representative; is available to discuss the matter of
underground utility installation sanduse of metal poles.
Upon his suggestion, a representative will be invited to attend the next
meeting.
NES➢! BUSINESS:
1. Change of Dates of Planning Commission Meetings.
Following discussion, the dates of the meetings of the Planning Com-
mission were changed from the first Thursday and the third Saturday of
o -ch month to the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:45 P, M,
The next meeting will be Monday, May 12, 1963.
2. Communication Between the Planning Commission and City Council.
Chairman Hawley discussed the need for better communication between the
Planning Commission and the City Council, and suggested that in the
ture nenoranums be forewarded to the Council informing it of recommend-
ations with space for comments.
MINUTES: April 4, 1963.
Corrections: Page 2: Neilsen, Jack N. - Para. 1, line 1: Change
the word 'requested' to 'submitted'; line 2 should
read " . situated 50' from the centerline of
the road."
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of April 4, 1963 as corrected.
MOTION: Alter; SECOND: Garbett; VOTE.: Passed unanimously
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V%^iANCLS
1. McCann Robert E. (V-141-
en63) - Request for Reduction of Setback Recuire-
mor esi ence -d itron.
Application for reduction of setback to sixty-three feet nine inches
(63'9") from Buene Vista, a private road, was reviewed and found to be
in order.
There were no objections from adjoining property owners.
RECOT,MENDATION:
That the request of Robert E. :c0ann (V-141-63) be approved as
submitted.
UOTION: Hibner; SECOND: Alter; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2, .Seerest H. E. (V-142-63) - Request for Reduction of Setback Require -
mer. or esr ence dition.
1pplication for reduction of setback requirement to twenty feet (20')
from the easterly property line (abutting the Spring property), was rc-
viewedand found to be in order.. The proposed addition will be to the
existing residence constructed to twenty feet (20') from the line.
Thoro were no objections from the, adjoining property owners.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request of H. E. Sccrost (V-142-(;3) be approved as
submitted.
MOTION: Hibner; SECOND: Alter; VOTE: Passed unanimously
DIVISIONS OF LAND:
1. l9zrd-Brendel (252-63).4 lots. Engr. Jo'^.n 'a7. Riley.
Relative -,a the proposed plan for location of utility poles, The Couis-
sion concurred that the plan would not be acceptable.
Chairman Hawley pointed out that any variance from the provisions of
the Ordinance will have to be granted by the Council.
During discussion of proposed plan for road. to serve seven lots, the
suggestion was made that the road be improved to Tovn Standards for
Private Roads and that a covenant for maintenance be worked out with
the adjoining property owners who have access from Brendel Drive.
Chairman Hawley offered his assistance in forming a maintenance Agree-
ment.
The Check List was completed and reviewed.
RECOTSTNDATION:
That the Tentative Map of Ward-Brendel (252-63) 4 lots be ap-
proved, subject to the conditions of the Check List..
Tard-Brendel cont'd.
MOTION: Alter; SECOND:
2, t(cGce Virgil (253-63) 3 lots.
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Hibner; VOTE: Passed unanimously
Engr. John W. Ril.:y.
In discussion of the map, it was pointed out that approval of a fifty
foot (501) variance would be required for the existing house which
would be twenty-five feet (251) from the centerline of the proposed
access road.
Commissioners concurred that the property is not subdividable into three
lots, andsuggested that access through the Hemmeter property c:'ould ba
better. The suggestion was made that the subdivider consicer a tvo-lot
subdivision and/or consider a secondary residence without dividing.
RECOT21ENDATION:
Under the circumstances discussed and in view of the variance
inherently required in the acceptance of the Tentative Snap as
proposed, that the request for subdivision be denied.
MOTIOSS: Alter; SECOND: Garbett;
Mr. Riley asked if the Council mould look with favor on a tvro-lot sub-
division. He was informed that an appeal couldbe made to the City
Council.
VOTE: Passed unanimously
Dreessen Betty M. (244-62) 3 lots. Engr. John W. Riley.
In letter of April 10, 1963, Mr. Riley requested the Plannin. Commission
to consider the revised Dreessen Subdivision Map of three lots in-
st,ad of four (4) lots under the provisions of Sec. III, Subsoc. 3:40 A.
In his letter, he stated that it is the owne-'s intention to sell Lots 1
and 2, with existing residences, and to retain Lot 3 until such tiae as
it is economically feasible to subdivide it and install roquircd im-
provements.
Tir. Riley explained that the owner would like to have the road im-
provements waived until lot 3 is subdivi.�ed.
The suggestion was made that the improvements be required along the
frontage of the lots containing houses (Black Mountain and Edgerton
Roads), and that improvement of the road abutting lot 3 (Edgerton Road),
be waived at this time. The suggestion was made that, at such time
as building permits are applied for lot 3, improvements would be called
for.
Mr. Rilcy pointed out that the lots containing houses could be sold
without subdivision and mentioned that is inequitable to penalize the
owner for merely drawing a line.
The suggestion was made that the map be withdrawn; that P,Zr. Riley meet
with the City Engineer to see if an equitable compromise can be reached
with regard to a reasonable amount for improvement for frontage along
lots 1 and 2 and the improvement to be required for lot 3 cher building
permits are applied for. 11r. Riley withdrev.= the Niap.
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4. McDougall Stanley (254-63) 2_lots. Engr. John W. Riley.
Map, cs presented, showed the proposod driveway with the riUht of o;ay of
Amr Magdalena Road, but it was determined that traffic �d l] not b affected.
Pius. Isaac, Contractor, explained tae type of home to be constructed,
and statad that the driveway as proposed would require a minimum amount
of grading.
It was requested that the City Engineer check grading plan for the drive-
way.
The Check List was completed and reviewed.
RECO ;P.iENIIAT ION:
That the Tentative IJlap of Stanley Eclougall (254-63) 2 lots be
approved in accordance with the provisions of tho Check List.
i.!OTT_GN: Alter; SECOND: Hibner; VOTE: Passed unanimously
E'. STING ADJOURNED: 10:55 A. II.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: May 13, 1963 at 7:45 P. 1A. at the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
DOY T. HIBNER
Secretary
Planning Commission
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