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OAW PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
November 10. 1969
Acting Chairman Priscilla R. Weisbart called the Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills to order at 7:49 P. M.
at the Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California. The
following members answered roll call: Present: Commissioners Dawson, Hibners
McReynolds, Minckley, Acting Chairman Weisbart. Absents Commissioner
Lachenbruch and Chairman Perkins.
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Councilman John M. Fade
APPROVAL CF MINUTES: October 27, 1969.
Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by Dawson and carried unanimously,
that the Minutes of October 27, 1969 be approved as submitted.
1. Jack Giosso, Chairman of the Palo Alto Planning Commission dated
October 30, confirming the agenda submitted by the Los Altos Hills Commission
for the Joint Study Session scheduled for December 10,
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Commissioner Minckley requested that future agendas include an item
entitled "OTHER BUSINESS BY COMMISSIONERS". Commission concurred.
COUNCIL REFERRALS:
1. ALPINIERI, L. J., 10632 Magdalena Road - Request to allow fence encroach.
ment in public right-of+way.
Staff report was presented noting the applicant wishes to construct a six
(61) foot high fence along the shoulder of Blandor Way, which would encroach
approximately 151 into the public right-of-way and extend 1201 in length.
Communication from Mrs. L. J. Alpinieri, dated September 24, was read request
ing the encroachment be allowed to provide safety and privacy for their
residence and swimming pool located below Blandor Way.
Opposition from the following was reviewed:
Dr, and Mrs. Philip Armi, 24721 Olive Tree Lane
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Powers, 24749 Olive Tree Lane
Mr. T. W. Rim e=an , 24871 Olive Tree Court
Mr. Richard Hagopian, 24892 Olive Tree Lane
Mr. Harold Moos, 24808 Olive Tree Lane
e Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by: Mrs. M. Saviano,
` Pathway Committee Chairman, Mr. L. J. Alpinieri, Mr. Arthur Powers, and
Mrs. J. G. Ronsiek, 13023 Vista del Valle Court.
` COUNCIL REFERRAL: Aleinieri cont'd.:
` Commission concurred the most desirable solution would be to continue the
existing fence along Blandor Way, adjacent to the swimming pool, and
possibly construct a cabana structure to insure privacy for the pool.
Commission also concurred it would appear desirable to initiate landscaping
along the slope between the pool and Blandor Way.
MDTION, SECONDED AND CARR7EDt Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by
Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend
denial of the request of L. J. Alpinieri, 10632 Magdalena Road, to allow
fence encroachment in the public right-of-way.
VARIANCES:
1. ZUCKSWBRT. S. B. (V-334-69) . Request for 33' reduction in front setback
to 7' for television antenna and request to allow 20' extension in antenna
height to 50' at 26350 Taaffe Road.
Staff report was presented noting the applicant had been unable to receive
television reception and had erected the television antenna in violation of
the building permit applied for.
City Manager stated slides had been taken of the other antenna violations
throughout the Town and Commission concurred these should be viewed later
in the agenda under "OTHER BUSINESS".
Map Committee report was presented and Commissioner McReynolds indicated his
support for a community television system.
Commission discussion ensued, with Floor participation by: Mr. S. B.
Zuckswert and Mrs. D. Miller, 13076 Vista del Valle Court. Mrs. Miller
requested the record show she had brought this matter to Staff's attention
and submitted to the Commission a petition signed by ten area property
owners requesting denial of the Zuckswert variance. A letter from Pauline B.
Anderson. 26279 Taaffe Road, was submitted, withdrawing her previous approval
of the variance request.
MDTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Minckley and carried unanimously, that the Commission establish a time limit
of sixty (60) days during which the applicant should seek alternate
television reception solutions and report back to the Commissions
BUILDING SITE APPROVALS:
1, LIMBBRG,EARL W. (BSA -53-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of
Lot #26, Block "M", Tract 92062. Fremont Hills Unit #5 (1.369 acres),
Alejandro Drive.
Staff report was presented noting the lot was created on July B, 1959 and
recommending approvals subject to requirement of a Site Development Permit
and Parks and Open Space in -lieu fees.
Commission discussion ensued concerning requiring improvements, primarily
pathways, on property where the same improvements had been required at the
time of subdivision. Commission concurred all Building Site Approval
applications should be reviewed by the Pathway Committee and requested
clarification by the City Attorney re obtaining and/or altering improvements
previously required.
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BUILDING SITE APPROVALS: Limberg cont'd.:
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Hibner moved, seconded by
Minckley and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the request of Earl W. Limberg (BSA.53-69) for Building Site
Approval, subject to the requirement of Parks and Open Space in -lieu fees
and a Site Development Permit.
2. SNIDER, CHARLES C. (BSA -54-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of
1 lot, 2.294 acres, located 150' west of Wildcrest Drive.
Staff report was presented noting the lot was created in 1964 as "NOT A
BUILDING SITE" and that no improvements were required at that time.
Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions:
1) Parks and Open Space in -lieu fees per Ordinance No. 117.
2) Site Development Permit required.
3) In -lieu road payment for Robleda Road frontage.
4) Turn -around to be reviewed with Fire Chief at time of Site Development
review.
5) Deeded access for proposed driveway easement and relinquishment of
existing driveway easement be provided prior to recordation of Final Map.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by
Dawson and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the request of Charles C. Snider (BSA -54-69) for Building Site
Approval, subject to the conditions of the Check List.
RECESS: 9:50 P. M. - 10:07 P. M.
3. KARAKAS, GEZA (BSA -55-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of I lot,
1.02 acres, located on Albertsworth Lane.
Staff report was presented noting the lot was created in January, 1959.
Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions:
1) Parks and Open Space in -lieu fees per Ordinance No. 117.
2) Site Development Permit required.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by Hibner
and carried unanimously, that the Commission recommend approval of the
request of Geza Karakas (BSA -55.69) for Building Site Approval, subject to
the conditions of the Check List.
4. EICHOLZ, ROBERT (BSA -56-69) - Request for Building Site Approval of 1 lot
1.005 acres, located at 12762 La Cresta (Lot #2, Block "M", Tract #2062,
Fremont Hills Unit #5).
Staff report was presented noting the lot was created in July of 1959.
Check List was prepared, with the following additional conditions:
1) Parks and Open Space in -lieu fees per Ordinance No. 117.
2) Site Development Permit required.
Staf- noted a soils report had been prepared and was a requirement of the
Site Development. application.
hu,I IOtf, SECONDP.D AND CARRIED: Commissioner Minckley moved, seconded by
Hibner and carried unanimously, that the Commission recommend approval of
the request of Robert Eicholz (BSA -56-69) for Building Site Approval, subject
to the conditions of the Check List.
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DIVISIONS OF LAND: Tentative Map.
` 1. NOLLER. CARL (360-A-69) - Revised Tentative Map was presented noting
the applicant was requesting a change in the recently approved Tentative
Map to add 1/10th of an acre to Parcel A, which is designated "NOT A
BUILDING SITE".
a;ope density was reviewed and a Check List was prepared, with the following
additional conditions:
1) The subdivision be considered as subdivided under Section 3:40 of
Ordinance No. 69, with Parcel A designated "NOT A BUILDING SITE".
2) Conditional Exception approved, allowing 50' right-of-way on Alta
Tierra Road.
MOTION, SECONDED AND CARRIED: Commissioner Dawson moved, seconded by
Minckley and carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the revised Tentative Map dated October 24, 1969 of Carl and
Edna Noller, subject to the conditions of the Check List and with the
explicit statement that the Town is in no way committed to the future
development design of Parcels A or B.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Commissioner Minckley relayed Council request for Commission urgency
re spheres of influence.
2) City Manager presented slides on antenna violations within the Town.
Commission requested a report on cable TV be agended for the December 8th
meeting.
3) Tam Planner presented progress report on General Plan Revision Program,
noting work is proceeding on development of planning area and review of
related plans, including work on sphere of influence boundaries and the
MMCP Area.
4) City Manager recommended Commission study of a per lot assessment for
in -lieu fees. Commission concurred this matter should be agended for the
December Study Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Acting Chairman Weisbart adjourned the
meeting at 11:08 P. M. to: STUDY SESSION, Monday, NOVEMBER 24, 1969.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Monday, December 8, 1969, at 7:45 P. M. at the Town
Hall.
Respectfully submitte(d,,
DENNIS R. LAHR
Assistant City Manager
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12/1.0/69
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