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Commissioner Sullivan noted this application may be premature due to the work still in progress. He expressed concern with the Jardin property issue and grading issues due to the non-agreement of the alignment of Clara Lane and with issues relating to the soundwall on Vineyard Avenue. He expressed concern with the number of issues yet to be determined and the lack of definition in the tentative map. He noted the his primary concern is with flat pads being utilized on the project due to the increased visibility of homes. He stated that the Commission requested contour grading on the project to minimize the visibility of homes. He stated that planting trees to reduce visibility will not be adequate mitigation. He stated he would not be in support of approving the Tentative Map and advised that additional work needs to be performed on the step-pad of homes and that a complete plan be brought back before the Commission when the issues are resolved. There was considerable discussion relating to the grading of homes. Commissioner Arkin expressed concern with the homes on Lots L1 and L2. He noted he would not be in favor of two-story homes at these locations. He expressed concern with the views while traveling down Vineyard Avenue. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with the step-grading of homes increasing the house visibility and the visibility of the cut-and-fill grading. He noted that landscaping will not reduce the cut-and-fill visibility. Chairperson Roberts stated that single-story homes are the best solution to visibility issues. Discussion ensued relating to the landscape plan, and Mr. Swift informed the Commission that there will be a final landscape plan submitted for this project. Chairperson Roberts noted that Commissioner Arkin was not present at the previous hearing and inquired whether continuing this hearing for an additional two weeks would allow him additional time to gain an understanding of the pwject. Commissioner Arkin noted he had concerns with the views from Vineyard Avenue and with a berm and soundwall being installed. He requested that the developer return with some ideas to address those issues. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Mr. Heaton readdressed the Commission and noted that the sound wall and the grading are part of the laadscape plan. He noted his desire that the Tentative Map be approved and a condition be added that the applicant will work with staff on the landscape plan before a final mM is approved. Chairperson Roberts spoke in favor of a two-week continuance to allow her time to visit the property. Mr. Doyle inquired whether the Commission would be interested in meeting on a one-to-one basis with the developer and staffto address the Commissioners' concerns. Chairperson Roberts and Commissioner Arkin responded affirmatively. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 14, 2000 Page 9