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Mr. Pavan advised that stsff is recommending that the Planning Commission make the determination that the 7,500-square-foot grading limit is not applicable, that given the steepness of the lot that a split-pad design is required to meet the PUD requirements, and that the future home for his lot should be located towards the front of the lot. Mr. Pavan provided clarification regarding the 7,500-square-foot grading requirement and the development pattern of the Grey Eagle subdivision in which most of the homes have exceeded this limit. Discussion ensued regarding the average grade of approximately 27 percent for the proposed flat pad home and the average grade if the home is relocated to the north end of the building envelope. It was noted that to change the building envelope would most likely require a major modification that would have to go before the Planning Commission and the City Council. COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Allen Robots, 27 Grey Eagle Court, provided a presentation on the history of the PUD, noting that of the twenty-eight lots, six of them are five-acre lots and the remainder range in size from one-half acre to two-acres. He noted that the CCR's require homeowner approval of all of the building plans in accordance with an architectural standards document. He advised that five or six previous owners were unable to obtain approvals for their proposed plans for this lot. He also provided a visual presentation of the site, noting the three sections of the lot (street area, middle section, and knoll) and the pros and cons of locating a home on each of these sections; Mr. Roberts noted that he hasconcluded thatthe middle section is the best compromise for locating tile home and it is the same location shown in the CCR's. He advised that in order to try to mitigate the concerns of the downslope neighbors the grading he is requesting is necessary. Mr. Roberts reported that he has reviewed the City's microfiche records and the grading area for some of the homes in this development are in the area of 30,000- to 80,000-square feet, with the smallest being 13,000-square feet. He noted that he feels the intent of this requirement was to basically have the hillside be restored to its natural condition and revegetated after the home is constructed, so that it maintains an open space look. He advised that he is requesting that the Ordinance be interpreted this way. Mr. Roberts stated that as suggested by staff, two conceptual designs for a split-pad home were done, and that the end result of the split-pad design is a home that is decreased in width and increased in length, thus increasing its visibility. Charles Huff, 30 West Neal, the project architect, noted that the house has been designed according to the CCRs and that it successfully meets the criteria for the homeowners' design group. He noted that the proposal to place the home in the middle of the site meets all of the criterim He advised that the location of the high activity areas of the home on the lower floor would minimize privacy concerns of the downslope neighbors. He advised that the split-pad alternatives would have a big impact on the downslope neighbors. In response to a question from Commissioner M.*~ Mr. Roberts advised that the distance from the proposed home to the Grove's property line is between 22 to 23 feet. Mr. Roberts commented on the view impacts of the proposed home on neighboring homes, noting that there are no view easements or view impact restrictions on these lots. Mr. Roberts further commented that he feels PUD Condition//24 is only intended to con/roi the external PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2000 Page 3