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r Mr. Bates advised that the installation of the landscaping could not take place until a water meter is set and irrigation could be installed. He advised that a meter could be set after the grading is completed, the underground utilities are in place, the streets are in place, and the pads are cut. He further advised that they will try to place a single story home on Lot 10, noting that 25% of the houses are to be single-story. He noted that typically they like to set the floor plans on the lots to allow variation. He advised that he feels that the hog wire on the corral fencing will give a more institutionalized look. He stated that he would agreed to the hog wire around the perimeter, but would prefer to not install it within the development. In response to a question from Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Bates advised that the closest house to the Ventana Hills neighborhood which will be on Lot 10 is in excess of 750 feet. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin asked if the designation of floor plans on individual lots isn't normally shown at the tentative map stage. Mr. Swift advised that this is not a requirement, and that for this PUD the applicant proposed a number of models that were approved, with the ability to place them on lots as demand requires, based on some parameters. The applicant was given the flexibility to make the determination based on its own marketing strategy as the project develops. ,r- Commissioner Arkin questioned whether a condition could be added giving the first preference to purchase to people who work in the City. Mr. Swift advised that a condition with this requirement could be added. Mr. Bates noted that the applicant would comply with this condition and when the homes are released they would contact the people who work in the City who have indicated an interest and give them the opportunity to purchase a home first. The Commission reviewed the issues suggested in the staff report for review. Lotting Configuration - Consensus supporting the lotting configuration. Emergency Vehicle Access - O.K. Creek Restoration - In response to a question from Chairperson Sullivan, Mr. Swift confirmed that rock, not concrete, would be used. Landscaping - Commissioner Roberts supported including tile landscaping condition suggested by staff and the installation of landscaping in the open space area as soon as water is available. She advised that she believes the proposed landscaping will ease the site of the gravel road. Chairperson Sullivan asked if there is a way to install a road surface that doesn't look like a road. Mr. Swift advised that staff explored various options. He further advised that when the PUD was reviewed by the City Council, the Council approved the project with the gravel access road, and that the Planning Commission would need to initiate a modification to the PUD in order to change the road. Discussion ensued regarding alternative materials for the EVA. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he would like to see staff do whatever it can to minimize the visual negativity of a gravel road running through the open space. ,....... PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 10,2001 Page 5