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Commissioner Roberts expressed concurrence with Commissioner Sullivan that the design of homes in the project is not pedestrian friendly and additional porches should be utilized. She spoke in favor of the FAR's on projects and the ample opportunity for input from the neighbors on the project. She stated that the noise from the gravel grinder is constant and that if the property owners want to retain views, there are going to be noise issues, due to quarry operations. She expressed concern with horses being on the Jardin lot due to its small size, and she requested that farm animals retention be on a conditional use permit basis. She noted that in an earlier stage of the process, that staff noted animals could be retained until property was developed. She expressed concern with the design of houses for the Jardin property and noted that originally the extra homes were considered for the entire 63,000-square-foot-lot. She stated she would not be in favor of approving the application for the Jardin property and requested input from the Commission. She further noted that a condition of the Specific Plan for agricultural use is retention of wells for irrigation purposes and that Condition Nos. 63 and 64 in Exhibit "B" require that wells be covered and locked, except for sub-areas 2 and 3. There was discussion among the Commission relating to the redesign of the housing design for the Jardin property, relocating one of the houses to where the barn is to avoid conflict with the Specific Plan, and requiring a conditional use permit for agricultural use before Tentative Map approval is granted. Commissioner Maas and Kameny expressed support with requiring a conditional use permit for agricultural use. Further, Chairperson Roberts requested that a grading plan be provided. Commissioner Roberts noted she would be in support of open fencing and conditioning fencing around homes for privacy use. Further, she noted she would be in support of design review being brought before the Commission. Commissioner Kameny noted that Mr. Jardin has not objected to the design of homes on his property. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Chairperson Roberts, finding that the proposed PUD development plans are consistent with the General Plan, purposes of the PUD ordinance, and Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan; that the PUD findings be made as listed in the staff report; and, recommending approval of Cases PUD-99-6, PUD-99-8, PUD-99-9, PUD-99-10 and PUD-99-12 to the City Council, subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B" and modifications to conditions as contained in the September 7, 1999 memorandum. Further, that additional conditions be included requiring (1) that the design review of the houses be brought back before the Commission for approval, with the suggestion that home design be more individualistic with more of a rural flavor to homes, as specified in the Specific Plan, utilizing side-loading garages; (2) that open fencing being utilized, with solid fencing being allowed in setbacks for homes to allow for privacy; (3) that defined grading pads be presented at the Tentative Map hearing in order to reduce fiat pad grading; and (4) that farm animals be allowed as a conditional use. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Kameny and Maas, and Chairperson Roberts NOES: Commission Sullivan ABSENT: Commissioner Kumaran ABSTA1N: None Resolution No. PC-99-63 was entered and adopted as motioned. PLANNiNG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 September 8, 1999