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house is moved but the asphalt becomes very prominent because the court has been moved to the middle of the property with a large turnaround. He stated that in the three -lot plan, the street is smaller and stays high against the back of the property and away from the golf course. He indicated that he prefers the three -lot visual, particularly if any of the added landscaping is removed. Commissioner O'Connor added that he agrees with the Mr. Aura and with those who wrote in opposition to the project. He noted that this is not just a change, but an amendment to the Specific Plan and the General Plan. He indicated that he was not in favor of changing those Plans without some overriding consideration. He added that he did not believe increased density for two or three extra homes was justifiable. He stated that he would support the three -lot plan. Commissioner Narum stated that she would support the five -lot visual plan. She indicated that she recognized there is a maximum density of houses allowed in the Happy Valley Specific Plan but that adding two more homes would still be under the overall number. She stated that there would be benefits here, such as the City getting access to a well and the visual from the golf course becoming much improved. She added that she would want to see a pretty sizable conservation easement along the north side of the property with the stream, which would mean that no building would be allowed within the easement. She agreed with Commissioner O'Connor regarding the road and visuals for five lots, adding that she would like the road and the turn around to be tweaked, which would necessitate moving the lot lines on the west end to make the road less visible and farther toward the hill. Commissioner Olson stated that he was leaning toward the five -lot solution at the prior work sessions; however, the photomontages did not get him to that point. He added that he was impressed with the emails the Commission had received regarding the traffic situation. He indicated that he favored a three -lot solution and that he would support staff's recommendation not to revise the Happy Valley Specific Plan. Commissioner Blank stated that he wished this had come back as a workshop which he believed was what the Commission requested. Like Commissioner Olson, he indicated that he was leaning toward the five -lot plan, which is consistent with the Minutes; however, the visuals show that the five -lot plan will have a significant impact. He added that he was not sure if some landscaping could be added to mitigate some of the visual impact and hide or mask the lot so the house is not visible from the bridge. He stated that it was unfortunate that there is no benefit from this because this is not a workshop where such input can be provided. He indicated that he can support the three -lot plan. Commissioner Blank stated that he was not sure whether a compromise could be reached with four lots. He added that maybe with enough tweaks, he could support five lots but that he is hesitant based upon the visuals he sees, this would be quite a stretch. He noted that the five lots would still be within the one -lot- per -acre standard, which he realizes is not what the Plan calls for but is still a very low density. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 28, 2009 Page 3 of 5