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PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
4W March 10, 1969
Chairman William A. Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:45 P. M. at the
Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following
members answered roll call: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Lachenbruch,
McReynolds, Hinckley, Weisbart, and Chairman Perkins. Absent: None.
COUNCIL RBPRBSBNTATIVE: Councilman Leslie A. Helgesson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 24, 1969.
Amendment: Page 3, Other Business, Item 2, Wm. Spangle & Associates' planning
proposal, amend and clarify Motion as follows: "That it was then the
intention, as it is now the intention, of the Planning Commission to recom-
mend that implementation of the William Spangle & Associates' proposal move
as rapidly as possible without regard to fiscal year."
Commissioner Hinckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously, that
the Minutes of February 24, 1969 be approved as amended.
COMMUNICATIONS•
Acting Manager read the following communications:
1. David H. Phares, of Frahm, Edler & Associates (engineers for Carl Moyer
Subdivision), dated March 3, 1969, requesting deferment to April 14th to
present a revised map.
2. Donald B. Spencer, 27490 Sherlock Road, dated March 10, 1969, noting
error in Town road map regarding Sherlock Road.
Commission concurred the communication should be referred to the City
Engineer and to the Private Road Committee.
3. Chairman Perkins announced the meeting of the Tree Committee on March 15,
1969, Saturday, at 10:00 A. M. at the Town Hall.
Commission concurred Commissioner Waisbart should serve as Commission
representative to the Iree Committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Commissioner Dawson handed to each Commissioner a brochure entitled
"The Case for Open Space" prepared by People for Open Space in the San
Francisco Bay Area, 126 Post Street, San Francisco.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Commissioner Lachenbruch, Geological Committee, referred to the Anacapa
slide, noting this was a mud flow and somewhat different than a land slide;
however, he felt more discussion was needed to find out more of what did
happen at this location and perhaps anticipate future hazards by learning
from this example.
Lo Commissioner Lachenbruch suggested, and Commission concurred, that this matter
should be discussed with the City Engineer and a geologist familiar with the
area at a Study Session, date to be determined when an appointment is firm.
COUNCIL R37IRRALS:
1. City Council has approved acquisition of 23 aerial photos, to be dis-
played at the Town Hall, plus 11 additional photos which will be available
for resale to interested residents.
2. City Council has unanimously approved Commission recommendations for
the implementation of proposed planning study re revision of the General
Plan and has directed the firm of We. Spangle & Associates to proceed on
Item 1 of Phase I immediately.
3. Petition dated February 19, 1969, signed by five property owners in
Rosehill Estates Subdivision, requesting Planning Commission study of
Parkside Subdivision intersection plans at Taaffe and Altamont Road, for
traffic safety aspects.
Following Commission discussion regarding signing of the intersection and
sight clearance from Taaffe and Altamont, with Floor participation by Mr.
R. W. Cochran, owner of corner Lot #1 on Taaffe & Altamont, the matter was
referred to the City Engineer and Town Planner for further inspection, who
will report to the Private Road Committee prior to the March 24th Regular
Adjourned Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS•
1. Possible Consideration of Council Referral re: Zoning Ordinance
Limitations on Animals.
Acting Manager read petition to City Council dated February 25, 1969 signed
by 47 residents in the vicinity of Manuella Road, noting that Council action
resulted in referral to the Planning Commission for possible amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance, i.e., setbacks for corrals, adequate sanitation controls,
animal limitations for agricultural property, etc.
Acting Manager noted that Mr. E. LePera, owner of the subject property, has
since cooperated by reducing the number of horses to 23 and is proceeding to
repair the fences to prevent damage to neighboring property owners.
Planning Commission discussion ensued concerning possible limitations on the
number of animals maintained on agricultural property and appropriate
animal controls, with Floor participation by Ernest LePera, 634 Georgia Avenue,
Palo Alto; John Ramos, stableman for Mr. LePera; Richard Thomas, 25720
Altamont Road, owner of Flying M Ranch; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clement, 27240
Altamont Road; Mrs. C. Kohn, owner of Berry Hill Farm at Page Mill and
Arastradero Roads; David Jansson, 27440 Sherlock Road; Wm. R. Chamberlin, Jr.,
12384 Priscilla Lane, Los Altos Trails Club; and L. A. Watkins, 27200
Altamont Road.
The following suggestions were presented during Floor participation:
1) Enforcement is of prime importance, and a citizens committee was
suggested to check and enforce present regulations.
2) Separation of horses into smaller groups, separately fenced, would
assist in the animal maintenance.
3) It might be desirable to make boarding stables subject to the same use
requirements that presently exist for riding stables.
LX4) A citizens committee comprised of horsemen and other interested citizens
could report their knowledge to the Commission to assist in upgrading
regulations.
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NEW BUSINESS cont'd.:
Commission concurred that the suggestion to form a Citizens' Committee to
ILidentify the problem and suggest means of coping with same was reasonable,
and further concurred that a thorough, careful study would be desirable.
Chairman Perkins invited all interested citizens, including those concerned
with animal husbandry, to advise the Commission in writing of their desire
to serve on a citizens committee, to be appointed as soon as possible.
RECESS: 9:35 P. M.
RECONVENE: 9:40 P. M.
SUEDIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Maps:
1. ZAPPETTINI, WM. & ROSE (354-69) 2 lots, 3.99 gross acres, Page Mill and
Altamont Road. Engr. J. W. Riley.
Staff report was presented, noting the applicant is requesting that the
3.99 gross acre parcel, at the corner of Page Mill and Altamont Roads, be
divided into two lots with lot #2 declared "Not a Building Site" and no
improvements or dedications required at this time for lot #2.
Staff recommended approval, subject to the requirement of a 30' dedication
on both Altamont and Page Mill Roads instead of the 20' dedication proposed;
the deletion of the designation "Two future building sites" from lot #2, and
subject to the Pathway Committee recommendations.
Commissioner Hibner submitted Map Committee report recommending the lot line
of lot #1 be changed to add additional acreage to lot #2 to ensure that two
building sites could be obtained in the future. City Engineer stated the
average slope of the property was 1211%, and that there would be sufficient
acreage for future division of lot #2, even with a 30' dedication.
Commission discussion ensued concerning path requirements and future building
sites for lot #2, with Floor participation by J. W. Riley, apolicant's
engineer, Mrs. A. Ginzton, Pathway Committee Chairman, and Mr. R. Zappettini.
Commission concurred as follows:
1) Parcel A, which is to be retained by Mr. 11m. Zappettini, Sr., could be
retained by metes and bounds and shown on the Final Map.
2) Dedications and improvements for lot #2 could be waived until lot #2
comes before the Town for either subdivision or building site approval.
3) There appeared to be reasonable justification for requiring the path
on the northerly side of Altamont Road and the Pathway Committee should meet
with Mr. Zappettini to negotiate possible relocation of the fence at the
corner of Page Mill and Altamont Roads to provide safe path access.
Commissioner Hibner Moved that the Map be returned to the applicant, without
prejudice, in accordance with the 30' dedication to Altamont Road, and
deletion of "Two future building sites" from the map, but Motion died for
lack of a Second.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by
Lachenbruch and carried unanimously, that the Check List be prepared.
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TENTATIVE MAPS: Zappettini cont'd.:
A Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions:
1. A 30' dedication from centerline along southerly side of Altamont Road
of lot #1 frontage of 191 ft.;
2. In lieu payment for Altamont Road frontage of 191' for lot #1.
3. In lieu payment for paths on Altamont Road frontage of lot #1 (1911).
4. Lot #2 designated "Not a Building Site" (delete "Two Future Building
Sites" from Map).
5. Existing fence and improvements on dedicated 30' right-of-way on lot #1
frontage to remain in public right of way, to be removed on demand of
Town at owner's expense.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by
Lachenbruch and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend
to the Council approval of the Tentative Map of Wm. & Rose Zappettini (354-69)
2 lots, subject to the conditions of the Check List.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Consideration of amendina application filing fees and reouirina deposits
for professional services.
Staff requested that this matter be deferred for further study by staff,
since there were varying opinions on how to achieve the end result of having
developers pay for professional services rendered by the Town.
4Y Commission concurred and noted that"professional services" should be
clarified so as to insure no design planning of subdivisions.
2. Commissioner Minckley submitted list of Planning Commission objectives
for 1968 which were adopted September 11, 1967, and the resulting Commission
activities for 1968, which briefly summarized are: 12 subdivisions approved;
14 variances approved; 3 use permits approved; 12 building sites approved;
7 Public Hearings, resulting in Council adoption of Ordinances #149, 150 and
151, and refinement of Master Path Plan and Bike Path Element; and 22 Study
Sessions.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Weisbart and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission activities
for 1968 as outlined by Past Chairman W. F. Minckley be transmitted to the
Council.
At 11:33 P. M., Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting to:
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday, March 24, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at
Town Hall.
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Respectfully submitted,
PRISCILLA R. WEISBART
Secretary
Planning Commission