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colors and finishes, not the location and style of the houses. He advised that he feels staff's interpretation of this condition is completely different for this proposal than for any other home built in Grey Eagle. Mr. Roberts stated that 27 of the 28 homeowners would vote to support the decision reached by the Architecture Committee. He stated that he feels thc proposal is thc best compromise for the site and the community as a whole, and asked that the Planning Commission to approve the preferred design. Commiasioner Roberts noted that she met with the applicant and walked the site, and that she met with the Groves. In response to Commissioner Roberts Inquiry, Mr. Roberts advised that he intends to sell the proposed home, noting that he intends to stay in this neighborhood. In responso to a question from Chairperson Sullivan, Mr. Pavan advised that the Planning Commission can provide direction regarding the colors. PUBLIC I~Ig~ARING WAS OPENED Bob Grove, 28 Orey Eagle Court, stated that be does not support building the house on the knoll and has encour~ed Mr. Roberts to support the Planning staff's recommendation. He noted that the design went before the two members of the design review committee, who approved it, but it never csme before the Homeowner's Association in general. Mr. Grove stated that the view presentsaion from the Grove's dining room did not include to two bay windows on either side of the French doors. Mr. Grove addressed the issue of the 7,500-square foot grading restriction, and requested that if the Planning Commission feels that the grading proposed by Mr. Roberts should be supported snd encouraged, that Mr. Roberts be required to apply for a variance, rather thsn declare that the rule does not apply. He noted that neither the applicant nor staff supports Options B or C, and, therefore, he feels the Planning Commission could reject both. He advised that the staff's recommendation in the staff report is that a split-pad house should be designed for this site, and Mr. Grove noted that he supports that recommendation. Mr. Grove presented an exhibit depicting homes on Grey Eagle Court, noting the homes that would be most impacted. He advised that he does not support the home being located on the knoll, while it would mitigate the impacts on the Groves' view, it would impact the Butts and Schmidts. He noted that he supports staff's recommendation to locate the home near the front of the lot, and if the home was in keeping with the 4,000-square-foot size of some of the neighboring homes, it would fit nicely within the context of the other homes on Grey Eagle Court. He requested that the Planning Commission find that a variance is required to permit the grading as proposed, and giving the extent of the grading, the variance be denied. He also requested that the Planning Commission support staff's conclusion that a split-pad home be required on this lot and that the future home on this lot be located toward the front of the property. Steve Barr*7~. 4 Eaglet Court, stated that he feels it is time to have a home built on this site, the proposal is an acceptable solution, and that the lot desires and deserves a stately home. He advised that he is concerned about how Condition #24 is interpreted and he would like to have a guideline to start from, rather than have it subject to interpretation on a monthly or yearly basis. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2000 Page 4