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PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED. Hoss Bozorgzad provided an overview of the fencing that will be utilized on the project and noted that he desired solid fencing in the hackyard area to retain privacy while still providing an aesthetically pleasing fence for the neighbors and the retention of their views. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Chairperson Roberts spoke in support of olive trees being utilized on the project and 24-inch box trees being pre-planted even before the building permit is issued. Commissioner Arkin concurred with 24-inch box trees being pre-planted. Chairperson Roberts noted that she visited the site and that the Greenbriar homes were more visible than this project. She noted the applicant has done everything possible to lower the visibility of his home. She added that if the vacant lot on Sycamore was built, it would obscure the project and that the applicant has lessened the visual impacts for the homeowners to the north. Commissioner Sullivan commended the applicant for his efforts in reducing the visibility by lowering roof lines and providing landscaping. He noted he understood the applicant's desire to keep the front of his home open for views; however, he noted it is the most visible part of the home with the trees around the rear and side of the house protecting the views from the north and the east. He noted that the views from Sycamore Road and the valley floor are not protected by trees. Commissioner Sullivan requested that additional visual analyses be provided, as they are for homes on Foothill Road, and a picture be taken from the intersection of the new "A" Street and the private road up to the house. He noted these analyses would be consistent with what was required for other developments in this highly-visible area. He further requested that thc same color scale required for the Foothill Road Overlay District be utilized for this project. Commissioner Sullivan noted he understood the applicant's desire for privacy; however, he expressed concern with visibility and the stucco fencing being utilized at the highest point of the lot. He requested that the application be reviewed after a better visual analysis is provided, the color is modified to 40 percent, and issues relating to the stucco wall are addressed. He noted that the excavation on this property is a visual impact. Commissioner Maas noted she desired provision of a better visual analysis; however, she would not be in support of postponing the application until after an analysis is provided. She noted she is satisfied with the amount of proposed landscaping and the proposed pre-planting of trees. Commissioner Arkin noted he understood the Commissioners' concern with the lack of visual analysis; however, he would support the project due to the neighbors speaking in support of the project. Commissioner Maas noted that the design of the house is aesthetically pleasing and that the issues relating to the fencing have been explained adequately. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 23, 2000 Page 4