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Chairperson Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. r 5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION (continued) b. PUD-05, Centex Homes Application of Centex Homes for approval of a PUD development plan which would create 19 single-family detached homes on approximately half-acre lots within the 14.9- acre "Low Density Residential"-designated area of the Chrisman and Berlogar properties; would establish zoning regulations for the remainder of the Chrisman parcel, including retention of the existing house; and would relocate the existing caretaker unit on the Berlogar parcel to a new location within the "Hillside Residential"/"Open Space" portion of that lot. The project is located at 1944 and 2190 Vineyard A venue. Zoning for the properties is PUD (Planned Unit Development) District, with the uses as specified in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan. Commissioner Roberts excused herself from this item, noting that her property abuts the Berlogars' property. Commissioner Kameny excused himself from this item, as he lives adjacent to the Berlogar property. Commissioner Harvey stated that he will be listening to the discussion, but abstaining from voting due to the extensive history related to this project. Mr. Swift presented the staff report providing an overview of the proposal. He commented on the relocation of the caretaker unit on the Berlogar property. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Maas, Mr. Swift noted that the new location of the caretaker unit would be visible from five or six of the residences in Grey Eagle. He noted that the Berlogars have the ability to r add five hillside residential lots, but the locations of these lots have not been determined. He stated that the Planning Commission has held many workshops on this application, at which numerous issues have been identified, including issues related to grading and visibility. He noted that updated visuals have been provided and he reported on the comments made by the peer-reviewer on these visuals. He noted that the visuals do not depict staffs recommended modification that slightly lowers the houses on the hillside. He advised that Centex is concerned about the amount of dirt that would have to be removed with staff's recommended plan. Mr. Swift noted that staff feels that the application before the Planning Commission meets the goals of the Specific Plan and the conditions of approval address many of the issues brought forward at previous workshops. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed landscaping plan for area located to the north side of the fences and the fencing materials. Commissioner Maas questioned whether a condition could be added requiring that all fencing be open. Mr. Swift confirmed that this is possible. Commissioner Arkin advised that he spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Swift at the project site. Chairperson Sullivan questioned the location of the five additional lots on the Berlogar property. Mr. Swift described the tentative locations noted in the Specific Plan. In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Sullivan regarding the school funding mechanism, Mr. Swift advised that a representative ofthe school district is present this evening and can respond to this matter. Mr. .- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 11,2001 Page 8