HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1969PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 1969
Secretary Priscilla Weisbart called the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:50 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379
Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The following members answered roll
call: Present: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Minckley, Weisbart. Absent:
Commissioners Lachenbruch, McReynolds (arrived at 8:06 P. M.), Chairman Perkins.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman John M. Fowls
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: august 25, 1969.
Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Minckley, and carried unanimously that the
Minutes of August 25, 1969 be approved as submitted.
City Manager noted the following:
1. Special Meeting of the Palo Alto Planning Commission on Wednesday, September
10, 1969 at 7:30 to review the General Plan. Meeting to be limited to a two hour
OAF discussion. Commission concurred that Commissioner Weisbart attend as Los Altos
Hills representative.
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1. Staff report was presented on Howard S. Bobb Final Map, 2 lots, Black Mountain
Road, noting City Council requested Commission review of the road dedication
requirement along Black Mountain Road. Staff noted the normal 30 foot road
dedication was not being proposed as the property contiguous to the center line
of Black Mountain Road was owned by the adjacent property. Commission discussion
ensued with Floor participation by John Riley, applicant's engineer, and Mrs.
Donald Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Hibner,
and carried unanimously that this item be postponed to the next Regular Adjourned
Meeting of the Planning Commission when facts concerning the Dreesen Subdivision
and Bobb Final Map have been established.
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Town Planner George G. Mader reviewed memorandum of July 25, 1969 stressing
adoption of a Town Housing Element is necessary to comply with State Code require-
ments. In essence the proposed housing element will reaffirm the Town objectives
of maintaining rural living and limit housing densities thus preserving the natural
beauty of the community. Public Hearing was opened to the public at 8:10 P. M.
for consideration with Floor participation by Mr. Donald E. Spencer of 27490
Sherlock Road. Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 P. M.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Adopting Housing Element cont'd
4 RESOLVED:
THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby
approve endorsement of the Work Program as shown on Page 12 of the General
Plan Revision, such Work Program being a part of the Housing Element;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Planning Commission approves the proposed
Housing Element for transmittal to the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills for further endorsement and approval.
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MOTION, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson
that the above resolution be adopted, was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Dawson, Hibner, Minckley, McReynolds, Weisbart. Noes: None,
Absent: Commissioners Lachenbruch, Chairman Perkins.
VARIANCES:
MEGAN FRANCIS J. JR. (1-335-69) - Request for 16' reduction in side setback to
1 ' for residence at 12540 Minorca Court.
Staff report was presented, reviewing letter from applicant outlining basis for
16' reduction request.
Letter from Dr. Richard Allen, 12510 Minorca Court, was read requesting the variance
request be continued for 30 days to allow additional review. Commission discussion
ensued with floor participation by Mr. Megan, Mr. Stark, applicant's engineer, and
Mrs. Donald Miller. Mr. Stark requested a 30 day continuance not be allowed to
avoid conflict with construction timetable.
MOTION, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Minckley and
carried unanimously, that this variance be postponed to the next Regular Adjourned
Meeting of the Planning Commission so Dr. Allen may have an opportunity to review
the maps and accompanying literature of the Megan Variance.
DIVISIONS OF LAND; Tentative Map
AINSWORTH, FRANK H. (359-69) - 2 lots, 2.4 acres, East Sunset Drive. Eagr.
J. W. Riley.
Staff report was presented noting the proposed subdivision would revise existing
lot lines so as to enlarge the .66 acre parcel and thereby create an approved 1.1
acre building site. Staff recommended approval subject to In -Lieu road and path
payments for the entire frontage bordering on East Sunset Drive; a conditional
exception be granted allowing a 40' right-of-way on Fast Sunset Drive; and special
design be exercised and appropriate planting required for the driveway areas to
the newly created parcel.
Commissioner Minckley presented Map Committee report questioning location of access
to the newly created parcel.
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DIVISIONS OF LAID: Frank H. Ainsworth - Tentative Map cont'd
Commission discussion ensued concerning available parking area, driveway access,
and conditions of the subdivision with Floor participation by Frank H. Ainsworth,
Mr. Ernest W. Schmidt, 407 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto, Mr. Jones, prospective buyer,
Mr. John Riley, applicant's engineer, and Mr. A. M. laws, 11210 Hooper lane.
Commission concurred it would be desirable for the Town Engineer and Town Planner
to meet with applicant's engineer in the field and review driveway access to the
newly created lot.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by Weisbart
and carried unanimously that the Tentative Map of Frank H. Ainsworth be continued
to the next Commission meeting, September 22, 1969.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Commissioner Dawson suggested Commission adjourn to attend the Palo Alto City Council
meeting re: Proposed Development in the Vicinity of Arastradero Road. Commission
concurred and Chairman Weisbart adjourned the meeting at 9:21 P. M. to the next
Regular Adjourned Meeting, Monday, September 22, 1969.
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Respectfully submitted,
PRISCILLA R. WEISBART
Secretary
Planning Commission
Town of Los Altos Hills
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