HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1966PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 1966
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los
Altos Hills was called to order Monday, October 24, 1966 by Chairman
Don T. Hibner, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road,
Los Altos Hills, California.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Benson, Minckley, Prentice,
Sherlock, Chairman Hibner
ABSENT: Commissioners Ashby (arr. 7:47 P. M.),
Hawley (arr. 7:55 P. M.)
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman Gordon E. Bowler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 10, 1966
ACTION:
Adopt Minutes of October 10, 1966
as submitted.
MOTION: Prentice; SECOND: Benson
VOTE: Passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ashby arrived 7:47 P. M.
COMMUNICATIONS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Chairman Hibner announced that Mrs. E. L. Ginzton, Vice -Chairman
of the Pathways Committee, wishes to have a study session with
the Planning Commission and her Committee in the near future.
2. Commissioner Ashby reported she had received a telephone call
from a citizen regarding the noticeable absence of paths in
Champagne Heights Unit 01, since homes are currently being built.
E'rigr. Nach'csheim will chuck the path requirements in this subdivision.
VARIANCES•
1. Corney, Edward (V-269-66) - Request for reduction in Setback
requirement to construct stable.
Stable is to be constructed at 26063 Todd Lane and requires two
(2) variances: 1) a reduction in setback requirement to 28' from
the side property line and a front setback reduction to 32' from
Todd Lane.
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VARIANCES2 Corney (Cont'd.):
Property was inspected by map Committee, who had no objections,
and. was of the opinion this was the most desirable and feasible
`, location for a stable. There were no objections from the
surrounding neighbors.
RECOMMENDATION-
That the request of Edward Corney (V-269-66)
for reduction of setback requirement to twenty-eight
feet (281) from side property line and front setback
reduction to thirty-two feet (32') from Todd Lane
be approved as submitted.
MOTION: Benson; SECOND2 Ashby; VOTE: Passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hawley arrived at 7255 P. M.
Commissioner Prentice pointed out that the subject map was not to
proper scale as required by the variance form and that the contours
were not properly indicated. Commissioner Prentice felt it was a
Staff function to ensure that the proper map was before the Commission.
The Question was called: VOTE: Passed unanimously.
DIVISIONS Or LAND- BUILDING SITE APPROVAL:
Access to property in question is from Prospect Avenue, a County
maintained road. It was noted that in requiring a ten foot
dedication, the property (1.0078 net acres) would become sub-
standard. Discussion followed as to whether there could be
building site approval.
Commissioner Hawley said he had previously requested an opinion
from the City Attorney and was informed that if a pre-existing
comes before the Commission for building site approval, the
fact that it is under one acre does not have any significance
and. that the Planning Commission does not have the right to
refuse._ approval if all setbacks can be riot.
In view of this discussion, a Check List was made with tha
additional condition of approval that a ruling be obtained from
the City Attorney that the amount required for futuro street
widening need not be deducted from the gross acreage of the parcel.
In addition, the Check List called for a ten foot strip x 120'
for future street widening and that the full dedication be 30'
from thc, centerline of the road along the northerly side of
P--ospec` Avenue for public thoroughfare; in lieu path payment for
` 120' on Prospect Avenue and landscaping required along the
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1. 4_arnor,
Brent
(BSA -31-66)
1 lot.
Mr. T.
Newman
represented
the owner.
Access to property in question is from Prospect Avenue, a County
maintained road. It was noted that in requiring a ten foot
dedication, the property (1.0078 net acres) would become sub-
standard. Discussion followed as to whether there could be
building site approval.
Commissioner Hawley said he had previously requested an opinion
from the City Attorney and was informed that if a pre-existing
comes before the Commission for building site approval, the
fact that it is under one acre does not have any significance
and. that the Planning Commission does not have the right to
refuse._ approval if all setbacks can be riot.
In view of this discussion, a Check List was made with tha
additional condition of approval that a ruling be obtained from
the City Attorney that the amount required for futuro street
widening need not be deducted from the gross acreage of the parcel.
In addition, the Check List called for a ten foot strip x 120'
for future street widening and that the full dedication be 30'
from thc, centerline of the road along the northerly side of
P--ospec` Avenue for public thoroughfare; in lieu path payment for
` 120' on Prospect Avenue and landscaping required along the
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BUILDING SITS APPROVALa Warner (Cont'?:.),
northorly eid.e o-- Pzospact Avenue according to Town Standarc'c>
�, and tha:: inflammable brush be •Rlcared in accordance with Fire
Ordinance No. 105.
�3COMENDATIOT'
That the Record of Survey of Brent Warner
be approved.
MOTIOMo Prentica; SECOND: Hawley
Comnission=_r Minckley pointedout thore was no indication on the
Chec'i List z to the approval of the landscaping to be placad, and
recommended that Inr. Ldewman bring before the City Council a
landscape plan, taking into consideration the existing large oak,
showing the proper =acing and number of trees along the 120'
frontage, so that the: City Council can incorporate this in-�o the
Chack List without delay.
I -Ir. Nawman questioned as i;o who would maintain these tracts since
in b.is sub=ivisions he had provided healthy 'creel and a large
number have c'.ied for lack of maintenance following his one year
mai:ntenanca period. Por. N -,w an was advised a plan is in action
whmreby a r..,aintenance man has been hired and a truel, is in the
kw process of being purchased to ta;c care of the watering.
The 4iiestion was called; VOTrz Passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENTe AOTIONe Minckloyy SECONDs Prentice
MEETII,TG ADJOURNED> Os35 P. M.
PLANNING COMQISSIONEZ AT CI^_Y
COUNCIL P9ET]TING OF TOV. 7th Commissioner A. C. Prentice, Jr.
NM.T R3GULAn NDETINGe 11,onday, i?ovembcr 14, 1966 at 7e45 P. f,.
the Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER A. BENSON
Secretary
10/24:/66-mam Planning Commission
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