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Commissioner Arkin questioned whether there was any reason not to put the individual property r- lines for Lots 1-5 at the top of the hill. Mr. Swift advised that the applicant wants to place the property line fences on the down slope so that views from the yards would not be through the fences. Commissioner Arkin referenced the Specific Plan which states that an Open Space Management Plan shall be submitted at the time ofthe PUD application. Mr. Swift advised that a condition of approval requires that the Plan be submitted with the tentative map. Discussion ensued regarding the language in the Specific Plan that addresses well water uses. Mr. Swift advised that staffhas interpreted the language to mean that non-potable uses are permitted. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Trece Herder, Centex Homes, stated that the applicant agrees with staffs recommendations. She noted that they have complied with the majority of staffs concerns and the Planning Commission recommendations. She presented a streetscape plan which depicts the houses, landscaping, roof and house colors, and architectural styles, noting that the plan shows about a five-year growth of the landscaping. r- Ms. Herder referred to staffs recommendation to lower the graded bench for Lots 1-10, noting the potential cost that would be involved. She commented on the benefits presented in the staff report. Steve Perkins, Perkins Design Associates, presented typical site cross-sections and a residential lot tree plan. Mr. Perkins noted that all fences will be open-wire. Ms. Herder referred to page 9 of the Conditions of Approval. She advised that Mr. Berlogar has contacted Mr. Roberts, the neighbor who would be most impacted by the caretaker unit, and that he is in agreement with the construction of the caretaker unit, and Mr. Berlogar would like the condition modified to allow the design review to be completed at the staff level. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Ms. Herder advised that the unit would be about 2,000 square feet. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Harvey, Ms. Herder advised that there is the potential for a second "J-ditch" to provide drainage for the homeowners association area. She further advised that the irrigation for the homeowners association area would be short-term. Ms. Herder reported that the applicant has committed to the Davis Group program. She advised that they will be working on a design strategy to see how this program can be applied. They would offer this program as an option, with at least one house included in each project. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 9, 2001 Page 3