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PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED (' COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Mike Fuller, the applicant, advised that he concurs with the staff report. He noted that the project architect and engineer are present to respond to questions. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Fuller confirmed that the actual building envelope for lot 2 is smaller than the building envelope for lot I. Staff advised that the size of the houses relate to the respective lot sizes. Commissioner Kameny inquired if the design for the house on lot 2 would be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Pavan advised that it can be done by staff, but staff could refer the design to the Planning Commission, as was done with the AIi house. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny noted that the City Council approved the preannexation agreements and prezoning for this property, and the project as presented conforms to the General Plan zoning policies and programs regarding seismic safety. He further noted that almost 56 acres of the 77 acres are designated for open space, the staff report indicates that the project conforms with the West Foothill Road Corridor Overlay District, staffhas accepted the design and style ofthe house, the FAR is only 2.5%, and the biological assessment found no endangered species. Commissioner Kameny noted that he viewed the property from locations east of Foothill Road and the views of the site are minimum. He noted that he is in favor of the project as it has been r- presented. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Harvey, Mr. Pavan advised that existing structures that are outside of the Urban Growth Boundary would become legal conforming structures. Commissioner Roberts noted that she was very impressed with the water system on this property. She commented that she appreciates the house design and how the West Foothill Road Corridor Overlay District concerns were addressed. She advised that she would assume that these same areas would be addressed through the design oflot 2, and, therefore, would like the design ofthe house for lot 2 to come back to the Planning Commission. She advised that she likes the additional landscaping and the retention oftrees, but she has concerns about the visibility of the house on lot 2. Commissioner Maas stated that she feels keeping the height of the houses lower, the retention of trees, and the open fencing will help with the visibility issues. She noted that the project adheres with the parameters and guidelines that have been set forth by the Commission. Commissioner Kameny commented that the building pads are already there and there will be minimal grading. Chairperson Sullivan advised that he agrees, in general, with the comments. However, he has concerns about the scope ofthe biological report in that it only addresses graded pad areas of the r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April II, 2001 Page 3