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PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Mss.q moved that the Commission adopt a resolution recommending approval of Case PRZ-I to the City Council as shown on Location Map No. 2, Exhibit "A," and Exhibit "B," except as modified by staff in the Analysis section. Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. Commissioner Sullivan noted he is in support of adopting the guidelines. He expressed concern with changing the FAR from the buildable part of the lot to the total lot and with houses being built on knolls. Commissioner Maas noted she is not in favor of excessive grading being conducted to create larger building envelopes. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan relating to clustering on the first tier of lots and maintaining the view corridors beyond the f'u-st tier, Mr. Plucker noted that view corridors must be maintained throughout the property. Commissioner Sullivan requested that the motion be amended to include a recommendation that staff be directed to dra~ an ordinance that includes conducting a nexus study of trees less than heritage trees. Further, that a peer review be conducted of the photo simulation. Commissioner Sullivan noted these guidelines should be more restrictive and he noted the environmental impacts have not been addressed adequately. He noted that on March 8, 2000, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced their proposal to make Pleasanton Ridge part of the critical habitat area for the Alameda whipsnake. Further, he requested that the Commission consider agendizing discussion of limiting development on the Foothill ridge. Commissioner Maas noted these guidelines are fair for the property owners and the City. She commented on the sensitivity of this area. Commissioner Kameny stated that he supports the guidalin~s and commented on the flexibility of the guidelines. Commissioners Maas and Kameny expressed support with amending the motion to include Commissioner Sullivan's amendments. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Kameny r~ommending approval of Case PRZ-1 as shown on Location Map No. 2, Exhibit "A," and Exhibit ~'B,' except as modified by staffin the Analysis section, and that the proposed Code and guideline amendment be forwarded to the City Council. Further, that staff be directed to draft an ordinance to include a nexus study that includes trees less than heritage trees and that a peer review be conducted of the photo simulation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 24, 2000 Page 5