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Home My WebLink About07/25/1966L %0 - PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING July 25, 1966 7ha Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Chairman Don Ta Hibner at 7:46 P, M, at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los AltoS Hill:-, California, RCLLCALL: PRESENT; Commissioners Ashby, Minckley, Sherlock, "`— Chairman Hibner aBSENT: Commissioners Benson, Hawley, Prentice (arr,. 7:47 P, Me) COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Gordon E, Bowlcr APPROVAL OF MINUTiES� July 11, 1966. ACTIONS t,dopt Minutes Of July 11, 1966 as submitted. COMMUNICATIONS: 1, Mrs, Ee L. Ginzton, Vice -Chairman, Los Altos Hills Pathways Committee, letter dated July 19, 1966,° „ Deferred to end of Agenda.. VARIANCES 1, Carson M. Kel (V-263-66) - Request for Reduction in Setback Requir�te-tContinued from July 11th meeting.) City Clerk reported that the two previous objections from K„ E Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. MacDonald have been rescinded, however, two new letters of objection have been received from Mr., and Mrs, Le B, Nelson and R. W, Hei.msoth and read by Chair- man Hibner, Mro D. M, Fleming was present acid reaffirmed his objections as stated at the July 11th meeting. Above residents reside on Esperanza Drive, Mr, Carson was present and stated his plans to Put new siding on the cottage, change the color and make the roof of the garages one level; however, he could not commit himself to a limitation of its. existence in view of the unforseeable future.. Following discussion on the objections of the neighbors and the perpetuation of the structure, the Planning Commission considered the variance on its own merits since the request was for a reduction in setback and not an appraisal of the buildings, VARIANCES: Carson (Cont'de), RECOMMENDATION; That the application of M. Kat Carson (V-263-66) be rejected. MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Minckley Mr. R. Ewart, realtor, appealed to the Commission on behalf of ":r, Carson. The Question was calleda VOTE' Passed unanimously. Chairman Hibner advised Mr� Carson of his right to appeal to the Co':ncil. USE PERMIT: 1, Roman Catholic Orphanage Asylum(UP-264-66) - Request for Relocation of Present Dormitory Facilities (Mt,. Helen Chi1dreri School), In view of unforesecn requirements, Mre B. P„ Oliver, represent- ing the Board of Roman Catholic Orphanage, requested the application be withdrawn, without prejudice, for the present t imQ . DIVISIONS OF LAND; Tentative Mapo (Item #2 was reviewed firsts) 2. Dusenberry, Arthur W. (326-66) 2 lots - Riley & Floyd. Mr, A, :4. Dusenberry and Dr, K. Bewley have requested a re- location of lot line to add Oa235+ acre to a substandard lot existing before the incorporation of the Town, and noted on Mac as Parcel 4*1, Burke Circle (a private road). Chairman Hibrier cointed out that the addition will total exactly two acres if added to the adjacent Bewley property, and, if there is any thought of future subdivision into one acre to{;s, more acreage :mould be needed in order to provide for dedication, He also pointed out there would be a condition- al exception of more than five homes on a private read, No Check List was prepared, P.P.COMMENDA'PIONs 'Phat the Tentative Map of A, We Dusenberry and Dro Kay M. Bewley be approved, with permission to file a Parcel Map. MOTION PRENTICE, SECOND: Ashby, 'VOTE. Passed unanimously. -2- DIVISIONS OF LANDS Tentative Mae 1., Champagne Heights #2 (323-66) 11 lots - Target Engineering., Commissioner Minckley presented a plan line study for the imn.ediate area of Champagne Heights Unit #2, tog°'. -her wits a map of the suggest7a, road pattern for a throngn road. from. A1te.r.or_t. to Natoma Roads and bounded by the collector roads ¢F Altamont, Natoma and Taaffee This t' -rough road would ba stubbed until further subdivision of the Le property. This plan is acceptable to the• Fire Chief,. It was the opinion of the Commission and the interested partici that this plan had merit, how._ver, Engin�_,r Flo stated In, new concept of a. through street deviates from the cul -d -sac road, on which basis the lots in Unit 1 have been sold,. It was pointed out that it is the oroper function of the Planning Commission t:o plan and require a road pattern for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare cf the community and that the proposed through road should no lona�r Lie objectionable since it would be a windino, neighborhood street with a 40' right of way., which would not attract huavy through traffic, RECOMTiENDAT1 ON : 'That the tentative Map of Champagne. F-ights Unit 02 dated June 1966 be rejected, without prejudice, in that the cul -de --sac as shown is not accuptableo MOTION, Ashby; SECOND. Prentice; VOTE. Passed unanimously. It was suggested that Engr. Ho submit a revised map in accord- ance with Commissioner Hinckley's study. Chairman Hibnc:r thanked Commissioner Minckley for his detailed study with the thought there, should bo more neighborhood plan lines, Commissioner Ashby was excused at 9.35 P. M. COMMUNICATIONS; (Deferred from beginning of Agendd): 1. firs. :.. L.. Ginzton, Vice -Chairman, Los Altos Hills Pathway- Committe,, regarding right-of-ways on excess State-ommed properties bordering the Freeway. In letter dated July 19, 1966, Mrs, Ginzton reported the Pathways Commis-tcc has made a study of the various smail excess parcels owned by the State along the Freeway and request,d the Commission to recommend to the Council that right-of-ways be secured for an equestrian path and, in some cases, certain parcels b_ deeded to the Town, which is now possible under the new State law, 3- faw 4 COMMUALCATIONS: Ginztcn (Cont'd)= Chapter 14,6£3, Statute 196` of the Streets and Highways Coda 1,1011, Th- July 19, 1966 amended Path Plan, showing these fragments, vies attached Chairman Hibnsr reported he had m—,t with Mico Grciner, Right--P- 'Jay Aaenz for the State- Division of Highways, who ha., assures. his, every effort will be made to obtain a ten foci path case- rt_mt when these strips arc offered to the adjaccnl: prnperty owners.. Pc was pointed out the General Plan does show a Path alona th- Freeway, but until now the excess parcels were not specifical:iy lists;;, RECOMMENDhTION- The Planning Commission recommends that in nrdar to implement the General Path Plan that the City Council reserve"th— necessary lands either as parcels under the enabling act or as easem.lnts of ten to twenty feet in width before the exc-ss properties as noted on re- vised Path Plan dated July 19, 1966 ar,- appraised and/or publicly off-erad for sale. MOTION- Prentice. SECOND; Minckleyg VOTE, Passed unanimously _DJOURiP,SENT � MOTIOTd. Prentice:, SECOND: Sherlock TFETING ADJOURNED: 9:45 P, Mo PTANNING COMMSSSIONER AT CITY COUNCIL. MEETING OF AUGUST ].at: Commissioner wilton F. Minckley NEXT REGUi,AR MEETING: Monday, August S, 1966 at 7:«S P.. M< at the Town Halle Respectfully submitted; WALTER P... BENSON 5o cretary Planning Commission 7/"''-/66-mam %W -4