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,.-.. Commissioner Harvey stated that he would like to add item "e." to Condition #23 that would provide for some method to facilitate the installation of the photovoltaic system at a later time. It was suggested that staff investigate this matter further to determine what kinds of mechanical provisions could be made now to facilitate installation of solar panels at a later time. There was consensus on this item. Commissioner Harvey suggested that the fence behind Lots 6-10 be continued behind Lots 11-16. The Commission concurred. Commissioner Harvey stated that he feels the Chrismans should not have to give up the use of well water for their house. Mr. Swift advised that the Specific Plan has a general condition that requires property to be hooked-up to City water when it is subdivided. No support was then shown for waiving the water hook-up requirement. Commissioner Maas stated that she would like the design review for the caretaker unit to come back to the Planning Commission. The Commission concurred. .-- Chairperson Sullivan stated that he is pleased that Centex is moving forward with the Davis Group home program. He encouraged staff and the applicant to work together to make it happen. He advised that he appreciates all of the work that has been done to address the issues of concern. He noted that he is not satisfied with the analysis of alternatives that was presented, and that he feels the value of the houses should have been included in the analysis. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he still does not feel that this is a good project. He advised that there are too many houses, too much grading, and too many environmental impacts. He noted that he does not feel that the number of houses fits in with the hillside nature of this area. He stated that he feels if the City approves this, we are basically pushing it forward to get the short-term gain of getting the school in place. He noted that his recommendation is to deny the project. He advised that he would like to ask the City Council to not approve the project and to find another way to get the school built. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he believes planning principles are being compromised for political reasons. Chairperson Sullivan moved to deny Case PUD-05, and ask that a project more suitable for this location be developed and that an amendment to the Specific Plan that would greatly reduce the number of lots be initiated. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. Commissioner Arkin stated that he wants to find a way to say that he does not like the project, but if the City Council wants to approve this project, it be noted that as the Planning Commission has conditioned this project, this is the best they can do. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would be interested to know if the other Commissioners would be agreeable to exploring Mr. Swift's proposal to relocate lots. Commissioner Harvey advised that he would like to hear more about the characteristics of a plan that Chairperson Sullivan could support. Chairperson Sullivan stated that the number of lots in the project would have to be significantly less than 19, and around the range of five if they are placed on the bench. He stated that he would be open to modifying his motion to reflect Commissioner Arkin's comments about moving some houses uphill as shown in Alternative C. ,--. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 9, 2001 Page 7