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that the placement of the house on the street would not provide a saleable view from the front of the house due to the landscaping that has been planted by the themselves and the Hrubeshes. She noted that the plans presented have followed the proper process for design review as established by the CCRs, and that neighbors were given the opportunity to make comments, review the plans, and attend meetings regarding the proposal. She advised that she believes the current proposal is a compromise to all surrounding neighbors and encouraged the Planning Commission to approve the proposal. Paul Molkenbuhr, 15 Grey Eagle Court, stated that he can see the lot sparingly from his home. He questioned what the neighbors would have done if a house was built on this property prior to the construction of their homes and how would they have sited their homes to accommodate their views. He stated that he feels the size of the lot justifies a majestic home. He noted that he feels it is time to make a reasonable decision on this property. Mr. Roberts stated that everyone has had access to the plans. He also stated that the visuals are an accurate representation. He noted that by moving the house closer to the street does not result in much of a grade difference. He stated that everyone knew from the very beginning that this was a buildable lot and that houses were planned, designed, and sited with full knowledge of where the building envelopes were and the options for siting houses. P~BLIC I~EARING WAS CLOSED The Commission recessed for a break at 9:50 p.m. Chairperson Sullivan reconvened the meeting atl 0:00 p.m. Chairperson Sullivan asked if it is feasible to design a reasonable split-pad house that fits in with the sizes of the adjacent houses in the north part of the building envelope and meet the 7,500- square-foot requirement. Mr. Pavan stated that it could be made to conform to the 7,500-sqnare- foot maximum with a very, very small house. He noted that with the development pattern in this area, it is his opinion that it would exceed the standard. Mr. Swift noted that the requirement could possibly be met with an all-cut house, but it would require off-hauling dirt. In response to a question by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Swift stated that a single-story home on the north end of the lot would not be practical, it would need to be a stepped-house. Commissioner Malmrose stated that the comments made by a number of people were rather compelling. He advised that he believes in the existence of property rights and that it makes sense to him that if the house is within the building envelope that it is not unreasonable. He stated that by moving the house near the s~reet does not take into consideration the views for this property and destroys the property value of this lot. He noted that the property owner should be given some latitude in developing this five-acre lot. He further noted that the build'mg envelopes were published and that there will be houses in peoples' views. Commissioner Malmrose made a motion that the Planning Commission determine that the 7,500- square-foot grading limit for the hillside lots in the R-I-20,000 zoning district was not intended PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 13, 2000 Page 6