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the length of time needed for landscaping to mature and mask development and that views for Dublin Canyon Road residents will be obscured. He noted that the Foothill Overlay District requirement is for no more than three-lot clusters and suggested that requirements apply to this project. He expressed concern with the mitigation measures on the environment and wildlife. He noted that the Commission has requested agendizing discussion of a specific plan for Dublin Canyon Road and that these homes are in the view of Dublin Canyon residents and should be discussed in relation to the specific plan as well as the environmental impacts on grassland and wildlife. He noted that the location of the project is in the open space part of the Presley property. He concluded by stating he would not be in support of the project due to issues relating to views, impacts on grassland and wildlife, and that property should be included in a specific plan. Commissioner Roberts disclosed she had met with Mr. Ford and viewed the property. She noted the open space easement as very appealing. She noted the homes had limited grading and that the applicant's proposal to paint the Panganiban home will reduce its visibility. She expressed support with the property being zoned rural density with one residence for five-acres and stated that homes clustered in three lots would relocate homes into the trees. She spoke of the importance of keeping residents informed of open space and spoke in favor of single-story homes on lots 6 and 7. She spoke in favor of incorporating the Foothill Overlay guidelines for this project which are applicable. She commented on the limited visibility of the project and stated it would not be as visible as the Lester property. She stated she would not be in support of this area being included in a specific plan due to it being an extension of the Presley property. She concluded by noting that this development will not impact traffic and that a specific plan for six homes is undesirable. Commissioner Maas complimented staff on the report and stated the visuals were very helpful. She expressed support with the preservation of open space, designation of land to the park district, and with no removal of trees, single story homes on lots 6 and 7, and appropriate FAR's and setbacks. She noted that the Negative Declaration addressed her concerns. She stated if property is developed as visuals indicated, she would be in support of project. Commissioner Cooper expressed support with the design of the project, and stated that development of seven homes for 55 acres of open space is a reasonable exchange. He noted that by providing three-home clusters, building would be spread out on the remaining property. He noted that development would not be on the ridge, but in a saddle. He disclosed he met with the developer and toured the site. He stated that the development would not have major visual impacts on Dublin Canyon Road or neighboring freeways. He noted that the design of homes comply with the Foothill Overlay District design and that impacts on traffic are minimal. He spoke of the large number of homes contained in the Canyon Meadow development and the aesthetic unpleasantness of those homes. He noted that this development does not impressionably impact the view of Dublin Canyon condos. In conclusion, he noted this is an appropriate use of this property due to six new homes being constructed on this large property and the rest being dedicated to open space. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the acreage dedicated to open space is unbuildable land and couldn't be developed anyway. Commissioner Cooper pointed out that it could have been treated like Longview Drive. PLANNiNG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 13 February 10, 1999