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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/1969'- PLANNING COMMISSIC4J TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 119 October 13, 1969 Chairman William A. Perkins 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, McReynolds, Minckley, Weisbart, Chairman Perkins. Absent: Commissioners Hibner (arrived 7:58 P.M.) and Lachenbruch. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman L. A. Helgesson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 22, 1969. Commissioner Hinckley moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously, that the Minutes of September 22, 1969 be approved as submitted. 1. Jack Giosso, Chairman of the Palo Alto Planning Commission, dated October 6, inviting Town Commission to a joint informal discussion of mutual concerns and requesting agenda suggestions. Commission concurred to discuss this matter under OTHER BUSINESS on the agenda 1. The Committee for Green Foothills is sponsoring a conference re "Building Around Geology", to be held Saturday, October 25, at the Menlo Park Recreation Center. 2. Chairman Perkins stated Commissioner Dawson had requested a discussion of Sherlock Road be placed on the next agenda. COUNCIL REFERRAL: City Manager stated the Council had requested the Commission to review Town ordinances regulating the control of vicious dogs. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Weisbart and carried unanimously, that the Commission set a Public Hearing on this matter at the next meeting. Commission requested Staff to prepare a report on this subject, prior to the next meeting. Town Planner presented memo dated October 13, 1969 entitled "Progress Report on General Plan Revision Program". Town Planner noted the remaining planning budget should be adequate to complete items 1 through 7 of Phase I. Assistant City Manager stated that during the first three months of the fiscal year $1,702.78 had been expended from the $S,OOO.GO budget for General Plan Review and $976.97 had been expended from the $2,300.00 budgeted for miscellaneous planning studies. Commission concurred a General Plan Progress report should be presented at the first of each month. COMMITTEE REPORTS cent I d.: ` 2. Mrs. M. Saviano, Chairman of the Pathway Committee, presented policy and priority report, and requested Staff action on construction of Purissima and Fremont Road paths. Commission discussion ensued concerning path priorities, with Floor partici- pation by Frank Downs, 26323 Purissima Road, Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court, David Janssen, 27440 Sherlock Road, and Mrs. M. Steers, 11641 Buena Vista Drive. Commission urged citizen attendance at Pathway meetings held the third Thursday of each month. DIVISIONS OF LAND: TENTATIVE MAPS: 1, Noller, Carl (360-69) - 2 lots, 9.89 acres, La Paloma Road. Engr. J. W. Riley. Staff report was presented recommending approval, subject to the following conditions: 1) A 30' road dedication along the frontage of La Paloma and Purissima Roads. 2) A Conditional Exception be granted to allow a 50' right of way along Alta Tierra Road, instead of the 60' right of way required by ordinance. 3) Parcel A be declared "Not a Building Site". Staff reviewed letter from City Engineer dated October 10 recommending the location of the septic tank and drainfield be shown for the existing residence, that the proposed boundary lines between Parcels A and B, shown as 250' in length, be rotated to more closely parallel existing contour lines, an existing 5' strip along Alta Tierra Road be labeled "Future Street Line", and requesting technical changes in the engineering data. Commission discussion ensued, concerning the subdivision and preparation of a Check List, with Floor participation by J. W. Riley, applicant's engineer, and Mr. Frank Downs. Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions: 1. The Subdivision of Carl and Edna Noller be considered as subdivided under Section 3:40 of Ordinance No. 69, with Parcel A designated "NOT A BUILDING SITE". 2. Conditional Exception be approved allowing 50' right of way on Alta Tierra Road. 3. The last two engineer's notes be deleted from the map. 4. Existing septic tank and drainfield on Parcel B be shown. 5. The lot line between Parcels A and B be rotated by swinging the south- westerly end of the line 50' to the east, in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendations. 6. Conditions 1 through 3, as noted above in the Staff Report, be incorporated in addition to those conditions stated in the City Engineer's letter dated October 10, 1969. MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map of Carl and Edna Noller (360-69) 2 lots, in accordance with the conditions of the Check List. RECESS: 9:20 P. M. - 9:29 P. M. -2- OTHER BUSINESS: 1. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO SITE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 133. Commission discussed proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 133, noting the major change proposed would eliminate the present 200 cubic yard minimum limit for requiring a Site Development Permit. Commission concurred this matter should be deferred to a Study Session at the next meeting. 2. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO LOS ALTOS HILLS. Town Planner reviewed the proposed Foothills development located adjacent to Los Altos Hills, noting 1,776 dwelling units were proposed for the 528 acre parcel. Mr. Mader reviewed proposed locations within the development for patio homes, town houses, apartments, commercial and office buildings, noting the primary circulation for the development would be provided by Arastradero as relocated. Mr. Mader stated the first Public Hearing for the proposed development is scheduled by the Palo Alto Planning Commission on October 15. 3. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE ARASTRADERO ROAD CORRIDOR. Town Planner reviewed Town's concern regarding development adjacent to the Town along Arastradero Road, noting Arastradero is entirely outside of Town limits from Fremont Road to Horseshoe Lane, and portions of Arastradero Road are entirely within Town limits between Horseshoe Lane and the Freeway. Mr. Mader reviewed traffic circulation patterns for proposed roads A and B on the Stanford University property and the Page Mill Road intersection traffic movements. Mr. Mader noted the City of Palo Alto has assumed a 90' right of way would be available along Arastradero Road for construction of four lanes, and that a 65' right of way presently exists. Mr. Mader stated four lanes could be accommodated within the 65' right of way, if paving was brought completely over to the Town boundary and no median was provided. 4. JOINT PALO ALTO/LOS ALTOS HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Commission discussed proposed joint meeting with the Palo Alto Planning Commission, concurring as follows: 1) An informal exchange of information should be held in Study Session with public attendance, but no audience participation. 2) Chairman Perkins should communicate with the Palo Alto Planning Commission concerning proposed agenda items for the Arastradero Road discussion. 3) Chairman Perkins should suggest a tentative meeting date of December 10 and the Planning Commission should hold a Study Session November 24 concern- ing items to be discussed at the December meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman Perkins adjourned the meeting at 10:58 P. M. to: NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: Monday, October 27, 1969 Respectfully submitted, PRISCILLA R. WEISBART, Secretary Planning Commission 10/13/69-DRL/mam Town of Los Altos Hills -3-