HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/1958PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
`r May lot, 1958
The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman Omar N. Spain Thursday,
May 1st., 1958 at 7:35 r. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 'lest Fremont, Los
Altos Hills.
The Vice -Chairman deviated from the Agenda by reading an item of Cor-
respondence dated April 290, 1958 and signed by the Mayor, confirming
the appointment of George T. Hayes to the planning Commission.
ROLL CALL: FRESENT: Hayes, Holm, Sherlock, Tantau, Vice -Chairman Spain,
Dawson (arrived 7:50 F. M.)
ABSENT: Mellquist, Chairman Williams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 19%, 1958.
Correction: Page 7, Item #7: Should read, "It
was suggested that Nestor Barrett, planning Con-
sultant, help guide the Planning Committee in
any future move in case the "C" route is adopted..
ACTION:
Adopt minutes'of April 190, 1958 as corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Fremont Hills Country Club - Item, dated April 250, 1958 requesting
Tice �'lanaing Commission to check the grading plans of the riding
ring and swimming pool areas.
Deferred, to be taken up under New Business.
2. or MJ. M. Fowls - Letter, dated Play 1st, 1958, requested that the
Fing Lommm se ion study the comparative merits of the "C" route
and 11B -C" route, and to appoint a representative to attend the
Study Session on the Freeway to be held at the Council Meeting on
May 5c, 1958.
Deferred to New Business.
3. Ma or. J. M. Towle - Letter, dated May lot, 1958, requested the
lanriing Uommnssion to review Mr. Alan Kinkead's revised report
regarding the proposed B -C route of the Freeway.
Deferred to New Business.
4. Goodwin 3teinber - Letter dated April 250, 1958, requested a de-
la—Yin-tRie Hearing of the 6ongregation Beth Am.
Noted.
4W5. James H. DuMond - Letter, dated April 22nd, 1958, informed the
ITanning L'ommission that the option on the 'Merle property by the
Congregation has been extended until June 300, 1958.
Noted.
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6. Santa Clara CogatT PlaaninR Co iss on & BoBoac�d of Zoe AdiMt-
ment - Agenda rot regular meeting to be held on7e nd esday, av
1758 at 1:30 P. M. at the Civic Center, First & Rosa Streets,
San Jose.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Commissioner Tantau reported that he has not yet selected his
committee Eo worroon street names,
2. Vice -Chairman 3uain suggested that names be recommended to fill the
e=i s ice£ ng vacancy on the Flanning Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Variances:
a) Szekely, Ivan (V-26-58). Reduction in rear setback of 10 feet.
Vice -Chairman Spain reviewed theapplication and stated that
the necessary requirements had been met.
Adjoining property owners had signed as not objecting to'this
variance.
RECOM M7DATION:
That the Plannin(, Commission approve the variance of Ivan
Szekely (V-26-58) for a ten (10) foot reduction in rear
setback.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Holm; VOTE: Passed unanimously
The suggestion was made that, in the future, the Planning Com-
mission should require the applicant for a variance to show
property and contour lines on the maps.
b) John W. Barlow (V-2758). Reduction of rear setback to 12 feet.
The application was reviewed by the Vice -Chairman. All adjoin-
ing property owners had signed as not objecting to this variance.
RECOMMF,NDATIONt
That the Planning Commission approve the variance of
John 11. Barlow (V-27-58) for a reduction in rear setback
to twelve (12) feet.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE, Passed unanimously
It was suggested that the applicants for a variance should,
at the time of soliciting signatures of adjoining owners,
inform them of the type of structure to be added.
ow There was a discussion as to whether there should be any
control regarding the types of architecture permitted.
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2. ADProval of Site Development Flans for Lots #8 & 2, Block I of the
Fresgnt Hill Ls nit �. T'
Maps and grading plans were explained by Mr. Riley.
Commissioner Holm stated that the lot being grading is adjacent
to h'.:: property, and that it had been graded and cut up to his line,
to a <<reater extent than shown on the plan.
Mr. Kley was questioned regarding disposition of the fill. He
stated that there are some low spots in the area where it can be
used..
RECOMr'MTDATION:
1. That the Map Committee make an 'on site' inspection.
2. That development plans are to be submitted showing the
actual situation of the cut that has already been made.
3. That the slopes which are to be developed have a series of
five foot benches at every ten feet elevation.
4. That a sectional view of the proposed cut shall be shown.
5. That the proposal shall be considered for approval by the
City Engineer.
MOTION: Dawson; SECOND: Tantau;
Suggestion: Sherlock: That the fill shall be moved to low
spots, rather than be left in the area.
VOTE: Passed unanimously
3. Divisions of Land:
a) racchetti, T. J. (109-58), Two (2) lots. Engineer L. G. Brian.
Mr. racchetti stated that these two lots had been excluded
from the Crestwood subdivision when it was subdivided by the
County (prior to incorporation) because they were substandard
in regard to requiring fill. He further stated that the lots
had been filled to a depth of six (6) feet, within the last
three (3) years.
RECOMIMUATION:
That the subdivision map of T. i. racchetti (109-58) 2
lots be approved for planning purposes.
MOTION: Dawson; SECOND: Holm; VOTE: Passed unanimously
b) E. Z. Garth (55-57). Six (6) lots. Engr. L. G. Brian.
The Vice -Chairman stated that the approvals of all the
1W agencies had been received.
RE COM.I'ETTDATION:
That the division of land of E. P. Garth (95-57) 6 lots
be approved, noting that lots Ot 8t 9, and 10 are condi-
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E. F. Garth (cont'd)
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Fassed unanimously
6 c) Duveneck, Francis, Srt (41-50, Five (5) lots. Engr, Nolte.
Vice -Chairman Spain read the previous recommendations of the
Flanning Commission.
.Approval from all agencies has been received.
Discussion of the road connecting E1 Monte and Rhus Ridge Road
ended with the decision that the road is to be used as an
easement for egress in case of fire, and otherwise used as a
private road. The surfacing of the road is to be approved by
the Fire District.
Re -alignment of Feck Road was discussed.
RECOI"MENDATION:
That the tentative map of Rhus Ridge Ranchos (101-58)
five (5) lots be approved; that Peck 7!oad is to be re-
aligned to follow the existing road; the Town Attorney
will determine the legal status of the well located in
the proposed right-of-way.
MOTION: Dawson; SECOND: Fiolm;
AMENDED: Sherlock;
That the road is to be developed to the specifications
shown on Flan for Typical Street Sections for reek Road
& Rhus Ridge Road - puveneck property, dated April 30, 1958
Vice -Chairman ",pain questioned Mr. Duveneck regarding a portion
of land lying between the property of Monahan and Ignatius,
Rhus Ridge Road, and the dedicated right of way, relative to
who would care for this portion of land which is not a part of
any of the lots. Mr. Duveneck answered that it is a very
wooded area and would require no care.
4. Fremont Hills Country Club Grading Flan for Riding Ring and Swim-
minK 1003—Area.
Letter was read under Correspondence and requested that the grading
plan be given approval due to the fact that the cut is to be more
than ten (10) feet.
Commissioner Sherlock withdrew from the Commission to explain the
plans.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the site plans of the Fremont Hills Country Club for
grading and cutting in the riding ring and swimming pool area
be approved.
MOTION: Dawson; SECOND: Tantau;
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Fremont Hills Country Club (con'd)
AW VOTE: AYE'S: Dawson, Tantau, Holm, Bayes, Vice -Chairman Spain
NOES: None
.1BST,1IFSD: (Sherlock)
ABSENT: Mellquist, Chairman 'Jilliame
Commissioner Sherlock resumed his seat on the Commission.
5. Freeway
Mr. Alan Kinkead, Chairman of the 9'reeway Committee read his re-
vised report.
Commissioner Dawson departed at 10:05 P. M.
Commissioner Tantau departed at 10:15 P. I7.
There was discussion regarding the proposed C -B route. It was the
general consensus that the railroad is the most sensible route, and
that the Town should oppose the "C" route and compromise on a route
that would not bisect the Town.
Mayor Fowls was present and read the Resolution x{65, adopted by the
Council at its meeting April 29m, 1955.
RECOMMENDATION:
Resolved that:
lie the Planning Commission, re -affirm the Town's original
stand that insofar as Los Altos Hills is concerned, the orig-
inal "A" route along the railroad tracks in the region of
t Los Altos Hills is the best.
f If this is not accented, any decision should be delayed
until a thorough study of all additional possible routes thru
the Town has oeen'conducted.
The Town of Los altos Hills should demand and expect sub-
stantial concessions from the Department of Highways in the
way of financial assistance, improvements of, access roads,
landscaping, etc, for any portion of the Freeway passing thru
the Town.
MOTION: Sherlock; SECOND: Holm; VOTE: Passed unanimously
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:00 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Saturday, May 17b, 1958, 8:30 A. M. at the Town
Hall, 26379 Nest Fremont, Los Altos Hills.
1► Respectfully submitted,
OMAR N. SPAIN
jlm Secretary
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