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In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Maas regarding the relocation of lots to the __ medium-density site, Ms. Herder advised that they looked at moving houses down in a way that would not significantly impact the grape vineyard area. She noted that they looked at adding three and four lots, but that it took away for the vineyard area. She further noted that maintaining the 19 units on the hillside is a factor of the entire economic plan. Chairperson Sullivan questioned the possibility of having a smaller number oflarger houses. Ms. Herder stated that she is not sure if the same kind of value can be generated to make the economic plan work. The Commission recessed for a break at 10:35 p.m. Chairperson Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard A venue, stated that he feels this proposal is better than the last proposal, which he felt was really bad. He further stated that he does not feel the plan is there yet. He advised that during the development of the Specific Plan he objected to where the houses were being placed and that he felt there were too many houses being placed on the hill. He noted that at that time he questioned why he was being allowed so few houses when the topography on the lot next door was a little bit less steep and they were being allowed a lot more. He noted that the plan still does not address access for a potential house on his property. He stated that he received a fax from Centex's engineer, but he is not sure this is what the City wants. Mr. Swift offered information as to how this access may be accomplished. Mr. Brozosky requested that this issue be addressed by the Planning Commission in conjunction with this project. Commissioner Maas asked that this information be included in the next staff report. ~- Mr. Brozosky stated that he is bothered that by providing an allocation of the number of houses that could be built on the hillside property, the City gave a value to that property owner as to the worth of that property. He advised that by allowing those houses to be transferred to another property the current property owner is still reaping the benefits of selling the houses. He stated that is not fair to someone like himself who stated at the Specific Plan stage that he did not feel those houses would fit there, and questioned why he could not get additional houses on his property. He stated that he was told additional houses would not fit on his property. He suggested this may create legal problems for the City by giving unfair value to a piece of property. Mr. Brozosky advised that he received a packet of materials yesterday, but did not receive a complete set of color visuals, and it is difficult to see what is shown on the black and white copies. He asked that the Commission keep the houses has far forward to the road as possible. Chairperson Sullivan requested that Mr. Brozosky receive a complete set of the materials that the Planning Commission receives, including the color visuals. Mr. Brozosky stated that he would like to see the rural character of the area preserved. He also suggested that all new houses be required to have energy-starred appliances. ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 28, 2001 Page 12