HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/1958PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF R';GULAR MEETING
September 20, 1958
The meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order by Chairman Omar N.'SpainSaturday, September 202,
1958 at 8:38 A. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los
Altos Hills..
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Case, Hayes, Holm, Tantau, Williams,
Chairman Spain
ABSENT: Commissioners Dawson, Mellquist
MINUTES: September 42, 1958.
Corrections: Page 1, Meeting was called to order 'Thursday',
September 46, 1958 etc.
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of September 42, 1958 as corrected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Robin D. F.aisant - Letter dated September 3rd, 1958 was regarding
�TffHorse HancTi and the possible violation of a covenant by Mr.
Wendell Roscoe on Lot #6 of Unit A.
Deferred to New Business.
2. Proctor Mall uist - Letter dated September 172, 1958 informed the
Planning Commission"that he will be absent from the Commission
until October 202, 1958, and related information regarding grading
and excavating on the gertz subdivision.
The matter was referred to the Chief of Police.
3. Coyngrega
ion Beth Am - Letter
dated September 102, 1958
and signed
i elman, Chairman
of Buildin Committee, was
regarding
the
use of the house located
on the property as a temporary office.
Deferred to Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Racoe We,
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Mr. Roscoe
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zde�„el1 W. Release of covenant for lot #6 of Pink Horse
stated that the main reason for the covenant was to re-
use of the existing clubhouse as a public club. He
s.ted that the residents of the area are not interested
pity type of club or recreational facility,
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Roscoe Cont'd.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council consider releasing the Covenant.
MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: Holm;
VOTE: AYES: Case, Hayes, Holm, Tantau, Williams
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Chairman Spain
2. Subdivisions:
a) Camino Dell Homes (120-58) 6 lots. Engr. MacKay & Somps.
Mr. Ward Crump and Mr. Donald MacKay were present.
The Chairman read a letter received from the State Highway
Commission, dated September 3rd, 1958, regarding the proposed
route of the freeway, and how it affects this subdivision.
The map was returned showing the freeway through the subdivi-
sion.
A revised map was presented of a 6 -lot subdivision.
Following a discussion of whether or not the Planning Commis-
sion should give approval prior to sending maps to the High-
way Commission or whether the Council should review the maps
first, the Mayor suggested that the matter of approval of maps
affected by the freeway should be referred to the Council when
it involves a determination of policy.
RECOK"ZT'DATION:
That the tentative revised map of Camino Dell Homes, dated
September 180, 1958, be approved and referred to the Council
with the following recommendations:
1. Dedication of 10' for widening of Elena and Furissima
Avenues.
2. Access of all lots within the subdivision from cul-de-sac.
3. Approval of all agencies.
MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Holm; VOTE: Fassed unanimously
3. Congregation Beth Am - Deferred from Communications.
Mr. Gerald Marcus, Mr. Goodwin Steinberg, and I. H. Mittelman,
Chairman of Building Committee, were present.
In answer to questions regarding intended use of the house on the
property, Mr. Marcus stated that the two-bedroom house isin good
condition. The Beth Am Congregation would like to use the house
�.' for the Rabbi's study and an office in which.board meetings would
be held for a period of one year or eighteen months or until other
facilities are constructed for such use. The house will not be
as.a residence.
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The Chairman stated that a Use Permit has boon granted for the prop-
ko erty, and that no further action is necessary. He further stated
that any arrangements should be made with the City office and be
subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Subdivisions:
a) Claitor, James D. (109-58)
7 lots.
Engr. L. G. Brian.
Mr. John Riley, Engineer, was present.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the tentative map of James D. Claitor (116-58) 7 lots
be approved, subject to the approval of all agencies, and
clarification of legal rights of Lots #? to 32' easement.
MOTION: Tantau; SECOND: Hayes; VOTE: Passed unanimously
Commissioner Williams was excused.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION:
1. Miller, Robert S. - 3 lots. Engr. P. I. Baker.
Mr. Miller, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Baker were present.
Mr. Baker stated that Mr. Miller did not wish to subdivide, but
only wanted to sell a parcel of land. �he Chairman explained
that the Planning Commission would havelconsider the map presented
as a subdivision, and the following suggestions were made.
That the proposed driveway onto Elisabeth fivenue should be common
access for the three lots.
That lot 3.479 acres should have limitations to preclude building
within 60' from the property line.
That if there is to be future building the subdivision will re-
quire approval of all agencies, (City Angineer, Santa Clara County
Health Department, and Los Altos Fire Protection District), and
all lots approved as building sites.
That there must be compliance with the Town's ordinances with re-
gard to road improvement and drainage facilities.
2. Fortriede, Louise - Don Carr, representative.
Mrs. Fortriede and Mr. Carr were present.
A tentative subdivision map of 9 lots was discussed. M= Fortriede
stated that it is her intention to sell all the lots, excluding
` Lot #5 which contains her residence and two guest houses, both
presently occupied and containing kitchens. She further explain-
ed that the older of the two guest houses would be demolished when
it is no longer occupied by the present occupants. The other house
is occupied by relatives who contribute services to upkeep of the
property,
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Fortriede cont'd.
The following suggestions were made'
�,. That the map be presented as a twO-lot subdivision and request for
variance regarding the three existing residences, subject to the
demolition of .the older guest house when it is no longer occupied
by its present occupants, and the removal of the kitchen from the
other guest house.
That the southerly lot lines of lots /{1, 2, 3 extend over the ex-
isting private driveway with lot 15 having right-of-way until
such time as the 50' cul-de-sac is constructed, and that the lots
lines between 1 and 2 and 2 and 3 be shifted to increase sige of
lot }5.
Thax the driveway leading to lots 06, 7 and 8 be moved in order to
increase the size of lot #5.
That 50' right-of-way along West Fremont be dedicated, 30' to be
an easement.
Commissioner Hayes was excused.
3. Fremont Hills Development Company - Re -division of Lots A and #2
of Unit
ngr. rian.
Mr. John Riley, engineer, presented plan for re -division, explain-
ing that the topography is such that better planning can be accom-
plished if there is a re -division.
The suggestion was made that there be no access on Concepcion Ave.
Secretar of Flannin Commission - Commissioner George T. Hayes will
stoma ce- a rman an Secretary on October let, 1958•
MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:40 A. M.
NEST REGULAR MEETINGc Thursday, October 2nd, 1958 at 7:30 F. M. at
the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los
Altos Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
OSCAR R. HOLM
Secretary
Flanning Commission
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