HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1958PLANNING COMMISSION
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
October 2nd, 1958
The meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills
was called to order by Chairman Oscar B. Holm Thursday, October 2nd,
1958 at 7:38 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los
Altos Hills.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Case, Williams, Spain, Chairman
Holm; Commissioner Hayes arrived 7:46 r. M.;
Commissioner Tantau arrived 7:55 P. M.
ABSENT: Commissioners Dawson, Mellquist
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 200., 1958.
ACTION:
Adopt minutes of September 200, 1958 as sub-
mitted.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. City Clerk - Memorandum, dated September 290, 1958, was regarding
improvements of Fremont Hills Unit #1.
Discussion followed regarding the two specific items mentioned --
the erection of anchor type wire fence along bank of creek and the
erection of a foot bridge across creek, connecting to the school
grounds.
It was stated that the fence is required by the Flood Control Dis-
trict, and that construction of the foot bride will be required
of the developer at the time the school is built.
2. Nestor Barrett - Statement, dated September 290, 1958, for plan -
n ng ci onsul$ing in the amount of 1110.00, $60.00 of which was for
Zoning Ordinance report and conference with the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the $60.00 item of the bill be approved, and that the
balance be referred to the Council for approval.
MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Williams;
ROLL CALL: AYES: Case, Williams, Spain, Holm
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dawson, Mellquist, Tantau
3. Jack A. Harrison - Letter, dated September 270, 1958, was an ap-
4W plIcation for position as planner or research analyst.
The letter was referred to the City Clerk with instruction to re-
ply that there is no such vacancy.
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OLD BUSINESS;
1. Glad s Whitcomb - Commissioner Spain stated that he answered the
etter rece ved some time ago from Mrs. Whitcomb regarding the ap-
proval of building duplex property in Los Altos Hills.
AEW BUSINESS:
1. Miller Robert S. (121-58) 3 lots. Zngr. Baker.
Mr. Baker was present.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the division of land of Robert S. Miller (121-58) 3 lots,
dated August 1958, be tentatively approved subject to the fol-
lowing conditions:
1. ,Approval of all agencies.
2. Non -access to Elizabeth .Avenue, except over the two roads
shown on the map.
3. Limitation that there be a sixty (60) foot separation be-
tween the Miller residence and any structure on any ad-
joining parcel.
4. Submission of a map that conforms to the standard format
of the Town's ordinances.
MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Hayes; VOTE: Passed unanimously
2. Fremont Hills Develo meat Company (122-58) - Re -division of Lots
and ock 4 of Fremont Hills Unit k?.
Mr. John Riley, Engineer, was present.
There was discussion regarding the lot designated as 'new lot #2'
being substandard in area and dimension, and the lot designated
as 'new lot #1' being more than an acre. Note per telephone mes-
sage from Mr. Longmire was read stating that the City Engineer
would not approve the map with substandard lot unless the Planning
Commission would approve a variance for the substandard lot.
Mr. Riley explained that the re -division map was submitted as such
due to the setback requirements and the topography of the lots.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the tentative map of Fremont Hills Development Company
(122-58) Map C-656, re -division of Lots #1 and #2, Block J of
Fremont Hills Unit ,f2 be approved, approving Lot #2 as a sub-
standard lot as to area and dimension, permitting this because
of topographical problems, and subject to the approval of agen-
cies.
`. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Spain; VOTE: Passed unanimously
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION:
1. Boggs, William - 6 lots. Engrineer Marvin Wolff,
Mr. Wolff was present.
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Bo=gs - Cont'd.
The following suggestions were made:
1. That a common driveway be used by Lots nos. 1, 2, 4, 5.
2. That there be a common driveway batween lot no. 3 and the lot
designated as 'not a part of this subdivision'.
3. That there be no other access onto Purissima and Moody Avenues.
4. Removal of garage and pump house at the owners expense if and
when the Town requires for street widening.
2. Fox and Carskadon - 20 lots. Engr. Randlett.
Mr. Emmett Cashin, representing Fox and Carskadon, was present
with Mr, A. S. Burch, subdivider.
Following discussion of the longer of two cul-de-sacs, the suggest-
ion was made that the Fire Chief be contacted relative to the
length of cul-de-sacs. It was also suggested that this cul-de-sac
be extended to tie in with Vinedo Lane, and that consideration be
given to making this a public road. The suggestion was made that
the property owners along Vinedo Lane be approached relative to
making this possible.
Attention was called to the fact that Lot #17 is substandard in
dimension, in that it does not meet the 160' minimum requirement
at the building site.
3. Baron. Mitchell - 3 lots.%, gineer. Brian.
Mr. Riley and Mr. Baron were present.
Commissioner Tantau was excused.
It was noted that two of the lots are substandard in area and di-
mensions.
Mr. Riley explained that the subdivision's area is three (3) acres,
and that by having to dedicate thirty (30) feet for widening of
Miranda Avenue (unless dedication is considered a part of the sub-
division) there will be one or two substandard lots.
It was determined by the Subdivision Ordinance that exception is
made for subdivisions of less than four(4) parcels that ten (10)
feet of the dedicated right-of-way can be considered as part of
the net acreage.
It was the general concensus that the map is acceptable.
4. Willis, Dick - 2 lots.
Mr. Willis presented a map showing a parcel of one and seven tenths
(1 7/10) acres. He stated that he would like to purchase three
tenths (3/10) of an acre from the adjoining property owner in
order to create another building site. _
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Willis - cont'd.
i The only problem noted was the fact that the properties are divided
by a creek and the 3/10 of an acre to be purchased would be divided
f^or.. the 7/10 of an acre, Maintenance of the 3/10 acre was quest-
ioned.
No other problems were noted.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:45 P. M.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Saturday, October 18m, 1958 at 8:30 A. M. at
the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los
Altos Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE T. HAYES
Secretary
Planning Commission
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