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r' flat pad grading plan. She provided an overview ofthe project, discussing matters related to access, grading, product theme, colors, and tree replacement. Chairperson Sullivan asked if the whole loop road could be shifted to the left to relocate lots 19, 20, and 21 to the other side of the road. Mr. Swift advised that relocating the south portion ofthe road further to the north would result in it becoming steeper than 15%, which is as steep as the City wants for public streets. Steve Perkins noted that the proposal is for more rural, and less formal, character landscaping. He discussed the proposed planting palette, including the proposal for landscaping along the trail and the revegetation for the upper portions of the grade slopes of the elevated lots. Ms. Herder provided visuals depicting the proposed buffer vegetation along the trail, how the homes are situated along the ridgeline, and how the landscaping provides for a visual buffer from the surrounding valley areas. In response to a request from Commissioner Maas, Ms. Herder advised that they could provide a graphic depicting a proposal with step-grading to compare to this visual. Ms. Herder advised that they spoke with an arborist about relocating some of the large trees, but because all of them are located on some kind of slope, there would be a high percentage of loss. She noted that only alternative they have is to do an effective job of replacement. She noted that they are continuing to work with staff to save a number of the heritage trees. r- Ms. Herder noted that with regard to the architecture, they stressed keeping the homes low profile with colors that would blend with the environment. Alan Menzies advised that the applicant attempted to use a more rural feeling and a more California western feel of architecture, using more native materials with wood on the exterior and concrete tile roofs with a shingle appearance. He noted that the architecture is four-sided and the exterior stone that will be used will match the stone found in the area. Chairperson Sullivan requested that visuals depicting the rear elevations be provided. Commissioner Maas noted that she does not care for the wood shingle exterior look and she would like to see less homes with wood shingles. Commissioner Arkin concurred with Commissioner Maas, stating that he would prefer wood lap-siding. Chairperson Sullivan stated that some of the homes should retain the wood shingles. Mr. Grant Gibson advised that they tried to adhere to the Specific Plan and mitigate visual impacts. He stated the he feels the plan captures most ofthe requirements. He commented on the alternative proposal to redesign "A" Street at its southerly end and the impacts resulting from this modification. Discussion ensued regarding impacts of variations to alternative proposals. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, noted that the Specific Plan included three sub-areas r- and they are all very different in their needs. He advised that the flat land area does not really PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 10,2001 Page 13