HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/07/1958PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
August 7%, 1958
The meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order by Chairmen Omar N. Spain Thursday, August 72,
1958 at 7:35 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont, Los Altos Halle
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Case, Holm, Taatau, Chairman Spain
ABSENT: Commissioners Dawson, Hayes, Mellquist, Williams
MINUTES: July 192, 1958.
ACTIONa
Adopt minutes of July 192, 1958 as presented:
CORRESPONDENCE:
1, Devuty City Clerk - Proposed draft of data to be used on rubber
stamp for suoaivisions.
Discussion deferred to New Business.
2. L. Cedric %Shea - Letter dated July 282, 1958 conveyed his apc1=
.ogy or sing at
sent at the time of the hearing of Toyon Tract 7857:
Filed.
3. Robin D. Faisant - Letter from the City Attorney, dated July 202,
gave s opinion relative to the two existing residences in
the Toyon Subdivision.
The Chairman requested that copies of the letter be forwarded to
the Council and members of the Planning Commission, and a copy be
attached to Toyon Subdivision folder.
4. Division of Highways - Letter signed by R. A. Hayler; District
ineer, and dated August 62, 1958 presented copies of resotttions
adopting the route of the Junipero iaerra Freeway; and requested
that they be notified of any contemplated subdivisions, applications
for building permits, etc. that would be in conflict on or near the'
route. Map of the route was attached.
The Chairman requested that the City Clerk secure from the Highway
Commission a map showing the parcels of land within the Town limits
that will be affected by the freeway. Chairman Spain also request-
ed that each of the Planning Committee receive a copy of the letter.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. La Pointe, Roland (V-33-58). Use permit for removal of excess dirt
on the Maude Schroll property, located on Page Mill Road.
Mr. Is Pointe was present.
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La Pointe.- cont'd,
In compliance with the recommendation of the meeting of July 19m,
tar 1958, Commissioner Cgse reported for the Map Committee, answering
questions regarding the future use of the property, the amount of
fill to be:removed, the rate at which fill is to be removed, where
it is to be used, types of,rigs to be used for hauling, the routes,
type of duet control planned, flood potential if the fill is re-
moved, and future pl4ns for -the -dam.
Chairman Spain read a letter addressed to Commissioner Meilquist,
dated August 7m, 1958 from Wallace Stegner. The letter stated that
Mrs. Schroll's attorney knew nothing of any existing signed contract
between Mr. La Pointe and Ars. Schroll.
Mr. La Pointe stated that authority.,was given him. by Mrs. Schroll,
also stating that she had signed the application tor the permit.
After checking the application, it was noted that Juanita La Fointe
had signed the Af£adavit, rather than Roland La Pointe.'
Mr. Gardner,Buliis, Honorary Counsel for the Town, was asked if
this aptlicdtion was a legal document. Mr. Bullis stated that it
was not.
A potitioii; ebataining'deventy-tWo`(72) names, requesting that the
permit for the removal of dirt from the Maude Schroll property be
denied, listing five_(5) reasons.
Several of the signers of the petition were present ,and,voiced their
objections.
After deliberation and discussion, the following recommendation was
made.
R C019=ATION:
That the application of Roland La Pointe for Use permit (V -33-5Q
for.the removal of excess, dirt on the Maude Schroll property on.
Page Mill'Road be denied.
MOTION:_'Tantauy__.SEM=. ._Holm;._ VOTE; Passed unanimously
2. Subdi� vision:
R. Geiseker (15-56). 4 lots. Engr. McMillan & McMillan. Revised
tentative map.
Mr. Gieseker and Mr. Buitrage were present.
Chairman Spain read the correspondence from the agencies granting
approvals. - -
It was decided that the.cul de sac rokd (50' right of way and 18'
paved sectioA should be de3lCated but not accepted until it is -
brought to Town standards.
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Gieeeker - cont'd.
4, RECOMMENDATION:
That the revised tentative map of R. Gieseker (15-56) 4 lots
be approved subject to non access on Fernhill, Camino Her-
mosa, and Ravensbury :venues, the dedication of the 10' strip
adjacent to Aernhill,�.vdtue publid dedication of the cul de
sac, and the aWrovals.of all agencies.
MOTION:. Holm; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Passed unanimously
NEW BUSINESS: -
1. Subdivisions:
Bonn. Norman (116-58) - 2 lots. Engr. Nolte. Approval of tentative
map.
Mr. Henry V. Seward, realtor, Los Altos Properties, represented.
Mr. Bonn.
It.was noted that on the map that a well was listed as source of
water supply. The area is served by the Robleda Water District.
Mr. Longmire., engineer; suggested that the.10'x 20 foot portion of
land at the entrance of Yuba Avenue of parcel one be dedicated to
the Town in case of future widening of the road, and that if this
dedication causes the parcel to less than the minimum 1 acre that
a variance be granted.
RECOMMEiDATION:
That the tentative map pf Norman Bonn (116-58) 2 lots be app
proved with the addition of the 10' x 20' portion of land at
the entrance of parcel one at Yuba Avenue and subject to the
correction on the map regarding the water supply and the ap-
provals of all agencies.
MOTION; Tantau; SECOND: Case; VOTE: Passed unanimously
OLD BUSINESS:
Variance:
Keller, John J.
(V-30-58).
Reduction of,side setback to 1' for carport.
Mr. Keller was
present.
A drawing of the subdivision in which Mr. Keller's property in located
was presented as traced from the County Assessor's Book of Maps. This
drawing showed that all the lots were narrow and all property owners
had had to apply for variances.
Statement approving the granting of this variance was signed by all
the adjacent property owners.
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Keller - cont'd.
RECOMMEND:.TION:
That the variance of John J. Keller (V-30-58) for the reduction
of side setback to 1' for a carport be approved.
MOTION: Case; SECOND: Tantau; VOTE: Passed unanimously
FRELIMINARY DISCUSSION:
:Carr. Non. 12.77 acres. Engr. MacKay & Somps.
Mr. Carr and Mr'. Donald MacKay were present.
Map of eleven (11) lots was presented and discussed. Several
suggestions were made, but no majpi problems were noted.
ORDINANCES:
1. Gradiordinance: The Chairman stated that this was listed on
t e en a y error and will be on the Council's Agenda at its
next meeting.
2. Zoning Ordin ce: There,was an informal discussion of portions of
e proposed raft. Chairman Spain asked that each member of the
Commission study the proposed draft and .direct any suggestions to
the Committee appointed by the Mayor to review the proposed draft.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:50 P. M.
NEST REGULAR MEETING: Saturday, Au at 10, 1958 at 8:30 A. M. at the
Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue,,Los Altos
Hills.
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Respectfully submitted,
OSCAR B. HOLM
Secretary
Planning Commission