HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1958PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
%P MINUTES OF R?GULAR MEETING
March Gas 1958
The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Willians Thureday; Mal -ch 6aI
1958 at 7:40 P. M. at the Town Hall9 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos
Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Dawson, Holm, Sherlock, Spain$
Stedman, Chairman Williams. Commissioners
Mellquist, Tantau arrived after Roll Call.
ABSENT: None
MINUTES: February 151b, 1958.
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of February 152, 1958 as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Commissioner Omar N. Spain - Copy of letter, dated March 62, 1958,
o-'Ve senFTo=e Lity Attorney requesting a rolicy be established
requiring applicants for use permits to establish legal ownership
of property or power of attorney.
The Commissioners were agreeable that this letter is in order.
Noted.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Variances:
a. John D. Cassell (V-22-58) - Conditional exception for under -
=zed -lot.
RECOMMEFDATION:
That Mr. Cassell present a recorded map or documents that
will show the exact legal boundaries of the acreage.
MOTION: Commissioner Dawson; AMENDED: Commissioner Sherlock;
SECOND. Commissioner Spain; VOTE: Passed unanimously
b. Nat.. F. Cole (V-25-58)- Reduction front setback.
Commissioner Stedman Map Committee Chairman, did not re-
commend approval of this set back.
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RECOMMENDATIONo.
That this variance be returned to the Map Committee for an
on site' inspection, with two or more members present, and
that the applicant be requested to supply the Planning Com-
mission with a recorded map and that this be placed on the
Agenda for the meoting of March 22nd, 1958.
MOTION: Commissioner Mellquist; SECOND: Commissioner Sherlock;
VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Divisions of Land:
a. Richard C. Smith (103-58) 1 lot. Engr. L. G. Brian.
Commissioner Stedman stated that the Map Committee recommended
approval for planning purposes.
Mr. Riley stated that an engineer's survey is being made as to
the adequacy of water.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the subdivision map
of Richard C. Smith (103-58) 1 lot for planning purposes,
subject to agency approvals.
MOTION: Commissioner Sherlock; SECOND: Commissioner Mellquist
VOTE: Passed unanimously
b. James C. Claitor (85-57) 17 lots. Engr. Nolte. Revised map
o=tonebroo ubdivision.
It was agreed that the revised map met all requirements of the
Planning Commission meeting of August 90, 1957-
The Fire District's approval is pending the Engineer's report
of survey of water supply in the district.
The possibility of straightening Priscilla Lane to join Oneonta
was discussed. It was suggested that a committee be appointed
to call on Mr. T. Rogers, owner of a portion of land needed to
make this alignment.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the map of James C.
Claitor (85-57) Stonebrook Subdivision if Mr. Claitor will
consent to support and financially back the Town's purchase
of a reasonable condemnation of a portion of land in order
to align Priscilla Lane with Oneonta Avenue.
MOTION: Commissioner Sherlock; SECOND: Commissioner Tantau
VOTE: Passed unanimously
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3. Planting Plan - Fremont Hills Unit #1.
Commissioner Sherlock vacated his position on the Planning Com-
mission, and presented maps showing the planting arrangement of
trees and shrubs for Fremont Hills Unit A.
It was suggested that it be noted on the map that the plantings
will be irrigated for two summers.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planting Plan for Fremont Hills Unit #1 be approved.
MOTION: Commissioner Spain; SECOND: Commissioner Tantau
VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dawson, Holm, Stedman, Spain, Meliquist,
Tantau, Chairman Williams
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Sherlock
ABSENT: None
Commissioner Sherlock -resumed his seat on: the "Commission.
It was suggested that the Town issue a pamphlet to new home owners
stating the existence of newly planted trees and shrubs, and giving
information as to care of such plantings.
Commissioner Sherlock agreed to draft such a pamphlet.
4. Fremont Hills Country Club - Swimming Pools Policy.
Letter dated March 60, 1958 from Robert '.J. Murphy, Jr., Business
Manager of the Fremont Hills Country Club, stating the "philosphy
of operation" of the Fremont Hills Country Club. The letter also
stated that the "Operating Policy" of the Club will be presented
at a later date. Moeting with the Planning Committee was requested.
RECOMP'ENDATION:
That this matter be referred to the Planning Committee.
MOTION: Commissioner Tantau; SECOT?D: Commissioner Dawson
VOTE: Passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ej Monte Heights (86-57) 48 lots. Ehgr.
Letters of approval were read from the Fire nistrict and from the
City Engineer in regard to easement along water course.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the subdivision map of E1 Monte Heights (86-57) 48 lots
be approved.
MOTION: Commissioner Dawson; SECOND: Commissioner Holm
VOTE: Passed unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance + - Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioners Mellquipt and Tantau were excused.
Chairman Williams annoummd that a Public Hearing was being held .
and any questions from the audience would be welcome.
Mayor Treat, Councilman Bledsoe, City Attorney Bullis, and Mr.
Anthony Lagorio were the only persons present other than the
Planning Commission.
Typographical errors were noted, questions were raised, and re-
visions discussed regarding the following.
Title of Ordinance, Section 11-2051 Subsections 1, 49 5, 10,
13, 15, 19, 21(a); Section 11-210 ?a); Section 11-212 (e);
Section 11-215; Section 11-216; Section 11-219 (d).
At this point Commissioner Dawson emphasized that this was a pub-
lic hearing and that according to the City Attorney only the pub-
lic was to be heard• He stated in our normal procedure a letter
of transmittal would be sent the Council noting the results of the
discussion,
Chairman.Williams stated that the Commission was not being asked
to approve or pass this Zoning Ordinance but to forward the results
of many Committee study sessions and public hearing to the Council
where additional joint Council --Planning Commission study sessions,
and public hearings would be held.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Zoning Ordinance be submitted to the City Council with
the suggestions and corrections as noted.
MOTION: Commissioner Dawson; SECOND: Commissioner Sherlock;
VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dawson, Holm, Sherlock, Chairman
Williams
NOES: Commissioners Spain, Stedman
ABSENT: Commissioners Mellquist, Tantau
Commissioners Spain and Stedman were appointed to serve on a joint
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committee with the Council to study the zoning Ordinance.
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MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:45 P. M. to:
NEXT ADJOURNED MEP,TING: Saturday, March 22nd: 1958 at 8:30 A. M. at
the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Alton
Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
OMAR N. SPAIN
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