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In conclusion, Mr. Plucker noted that staff's recommendation is that the Commission approve Vesting Tentative Map 7176 by making the tentative map findings as listed in the staff report and adopt a resolution approving the vesting tentative map application subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B." Discussion ensued relating to landscaping of median near Muirwood South, whether Foothill Road will need improvements after water mains are installed, whether the project has met the "spirit" of the Overlay District, the criteria utilized for the Geologic Assessment HaTard Abatement District, clarification of the whipsnake barrier, location of access points to staging areas, whether the left side of Lot 6 will include additional masonry, clarification of the water mains to be utilized, clarification of the fencing that will be utilized between homes, the location of on-street parking, whether traffic lights will be utilized at this project, the location of gates, and whether dormers on the home on Lot 1 are for aesthetic uses only. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Phil Rowe, the applicant's representative, stated that the developer has worked concurrently with staff on this project. He stated the design ofbomes complies with the spirit of the Overlay District. Mr. Rowe provided an overview of the amenities this project will offer including the Lemoines' dedication of an acre of property to the park district for connecting trails, $145,000 being contributed to the park district to provide permanent long-terra access to the park facilities, $125,000 being contributed to the neighbors in order to relocate the private road entrance 50 feet to the south, clustering of houses in flat areas, and planting of additional trees. Mr. Rowe noted he is proud of the design of the houses including the additional masonry on homes. He expressed concurrence with staff's conditions, with the exception of Condition 16. He requesled that flat pads be utilized for homes to keep the height of homes as low as possible. He stated that the plans for these homes would not be viable, if split pads are required. Mr. Rowe clarified that the water extension line is approximately 2,500 feet and will be tied into the 770 pressure line which connects to the 640 pressure line. Further, he stated this line would provide infrastructure to future homes. He noted that extensive testing has been conducted of the slide areas in this location, and the experts have agreed there is no potential for a slide. He informed the Commission that the developer has attempted to eliminate garage doors from view, in accordance with the Overlay District guidelines. Further, that the EVA road is intended to be closed with the Lemoines accessing property from the northern street and Ms. Sorensen accessing property from the hammerhead. Discussion ensued relating to the Lemoines acreage, clarification of the use of fiat pads versus split pads, and the whether there was difficulty in encompassing the "spirit" of the overlay district in the development. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts, Mr. Plucker noted that stepping of the homes can be achieved through the utilization of low retaining walls or isolated stepping of the homes. Mr. Plucker stated that staff would like the opportunity to work with the developer to determine the homes that could utilize split pads and allow easing of slopes. He expressed concurrence PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 10, 2000 Page 3