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Home My WebLink About11/15/1958PLANNIDI& COI'l'II,3SION TO'.+2T OF LOS ALTOS HILLS MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 4 November 15, 1958 The meeting of the Planning Commission of the Town of Los Altos Hills was called to order by Chairman Oscar B. Holm Saturday, November 150, 1958 at 8:46 A. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 West Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Dawson, Spain, Williams, Chairman Holm ABSENT: Commissioners Case, Hayes, Mellquist, Tantau MINUTES: October 18m, 1958. Corrections: New Business, Item #2 Willis: Line #4: Should read "from thirty (305 feet to fifty (50) feet 'from' the centerline of '.Jest Fremont, etc." ACTION: Adopt minutes of October 18, 1958 as corrected. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Countv of Santa Clara Flanning 'ustment_ _Agenda for a meeting 1 at 1:30 P. M. in San Jose. 9tb, Filed. 2. Count of Santa Clara Plannin Commission - Letter, dated October 29ID, 1 58 and signed by Robert T. turdevant, with subdivision map of Frank C. Galli, Miranda Avenue, announcing that the map will be considered by the Planning Commission meeting- to be held on Nov- ember 19, 1958. Filed. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Divisions of Land: .a. Baron Mitchell (122-58) 3 lots. Engr. Brian. Map was returned to the Planning Commission from the Council requesting that it be reconsidered, with particular emphasis on master plan and access to neighborhood lots. Following discussion of whether or not it would be better to have one substandard lot twenty-eight (28) feet below the stand - and or of have three (3) lots nine (9) feet below standard, kw it was agreed that three substandard lots of .9 acres would be more acceptable. Mr. Riley was asked to consult with Mr. Baron relative to revising his map and/or application. 4W -2- The Mayor was present and commented that the Council could not he ordinances,prove sandvision statedothatnit wouldse it is a have to bevtakenion up as She variance. The suggestion was made that Mr. Riley suggest to his client subdividing into 1'fz acre parcels. ACTION: That the recommendation on the tentative map of Mitchell Baron (122-58) 3 lots be deferred until the next meeting. MOTION: Spain; SECOND: `.Williams; VOTE: Passed unanimously b. Willis, Richard (124-58) 3 lots. Engr. Brian - The bentative map, approved by a four to one vote on October 180 was returned from the Council, requesting clarification of the Planning Commission's recommendation. Excerpts from letter from Nestor Barrett, dated October 31st, 1958, were read relative to the inclusion of the drainage channel in the net acreage, and pointing out that where a pub- lic utility easement makes the land completely unuseable by the person occupying the building site, such land cannot be includ- ed in calculating the area of a lot. He mentioned, in his let- ter, that the net acreage, not including the drainage, would be .76 for Lot #1 and .97 for Lot ?Y2. Mr. Willis was asked who would fence the channel. He answered that it was the agreement, when he purchased the property, that the Fremont Development Company would install the fence. Letter.from the Fremont Hills Development Company and signed by William D. Coldiron, was read citing this division of land as an inconsistency. Relative to this letter, Mr. Willis stated that Mr. Coldiron and Mr. Fitzpatrick had both told him that they would like to see a house on the corner. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Willis get a signed statement from Fremont Hills Development Company that they in favor of this subdivision. He stated that the Council attaches a good deal of weight to PSr. Coldiron's letter. The Mayor further stated that it is the policy to require dedication of the channel, and further stated that it would be 1n this instance. Fire District's approval has been received, and Mr. Willis stated that he had received verbal approval from the Health De- partment. Mr. Willis stated that, if approval of the subdivision is den- ied, he would like to see a City Park on the corner of the pro- perty, and further stated that he totld let the land go for one-half (31) the appraised value. The suggestion was made that kw the Town explore the possibility of acquiring the land for a park. The Mayor requested that a letter be sent to the Council or -3 - that a verbal report be given at the Council's meeting, on November 17t, 1958• RECOMMENDATION: 4W That Mr. Spain 2nd Mr. Dawson be authorized to draft a letter, enumerating the pros and cons of the Richard Willis Resubdivision Iisp of Lots ;,'fl and #2, Block "A", Unit 1, Fremont Hills. MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously c. Benson, Walter A. (123-58) - Division of Lot #1, Dr, E. C. Taylor Record of Survey. Mr. Benson was present,. The City Clerk was present and explained that Mr. Benson had purchased Lot #1 and wished to adjust the boundary lines to ex- clude portion designated as "A". Lot ;X1 was previously ap- proved as a building site and will remain so. Mr. Benson re- quests a waiver of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the waiver of Sect- ion III, Subsection 3:40 of the Subdivision Ordinance in the Walter A. Benson (123-58) division of Lot 1 of the Dr. E. C. Taylor Record of Survey on the basis that this represents an adjustment of the property lines between ad ad- joining and previously approved building site. MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS: I. Peters, Colin (128-58) 2 lots. Engr. Nolte. Mr. Peters was present, and stated that the public access will be on San Antonio Avenue; that one-half ('/z) of San Antonio :Avenue has been abandoned; that there is a recorded easement on Lots #4 and #5• Letter of approval from the Los Altos Fire protection District, November 16, 1958, was road stating conditions relative to access from S. E1 Monte and completion of water system. Other agency ap- provals have not been received. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the tentative map of Colin Peters (128-58) 2 lots subject to agency approvals, requesting that the Planning Commission have a copy of the City Engineer's requirements called for regarding San .ntonio Avenue, calling specific attention to the fact that there is no improved access to these lots. �,, MOTION: Williams; SECOND: Dawson; VOTE: Passed unanimously -4- 2. Lemon Evelyn - Change of Lot Lines and Building Site Approval. Mrs. Lemon was present and stated that she wished to have the L. boundary lines of Lots „`29 and -•30 adjusted in order to provide �M access for lot X29. Both lots have been previously approved as building sites. A RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the waiver of Section III, Subsection 3:40 of Ordinance =35, adjusting the boundary lines of Lots #29 and #30 and portion of Lot #31, Hillhaven Subdivi- sion, on the basis that this division represents an adjustment o} property lines between adjoining and previously approved build- ing sites. MOTION: Spain; SECOND: Williams; VOTE: Passed unanimously 3. Town Road Standard Specifications - Presented by City Engineer. Mr. William H. Longmire, Engineer, presented the Road Specifications and requested that the Planning Commission consider adoption. Commissioner Williams was excused. Following a discussion relative to types of berms and curbs to be required for the Town, it was decided that the specifications be studied by each Commissioner before making a recommendation. MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:30 A. M. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Thursday, December 4th, 1958 at 7:30 P. M. at the Town Hall, 26379 gest Fremont Avenue, Los Altos Hills. j 1 11-21-58 Respectfully submitted, GEORGE T. HAYES Secretary Planning Commission