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In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Roberts advised that he has asked Mr. /"" Grove if the house would be acceptable if it was lowered 18 to 24 inches, and he was told that the house would need to be lowered a minimum of five to six feet. In response to an earlier question from Commissioner Roberts regarding the landscaping provisions in the CC&R's, Ms. Kline noted that the reference is on page 19 and states: "Landscaping shall not unduly obstruct views or otherwise adversely affect other Lot Owners." Commissioner Sullivan asked if staff concurred with the visual analysis presented in the exhibit of the "Groves' Living Room View Analysis." Ms. Kline advised that staff received the exhibit earlier today and, based on a cursory review, it appeared to be accurate. Dan Parker, architect and visual analyst, advised that Mr. Roberts has been sending the drawings to him to review and the lines shown are very accurate. He advised that he is employed by Mr. Roberts to conduct this review. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Roberts clarified that the 654-foot elevation is below the eave line ofthe Schmidt's residence. Discussion ensued regarding the Napier submittal and Mr.lserson's comments. - Steve Barraza, 4 Eaglet Court, advised that he is a member of the Grey Eagle Architectural Committee. He described his review of the proposal, including visiting his neighbors' homes and reviewing the CC&R document. He stated that he focused on the issues of low visual impacts and harmony which he heard from the neighbors and read in the CC&R's. He commented that he asked Mr. Grove ifhe understood where the building envelope would be on this lot when they purchased their lot, and Mr. Grove responded that he did and that he was taking a risk when he placed his house close to the front. Mr. Barraza reported that he asked Mr. Grove at what level would a house next door be acceptable, and he was told that he does not want the house to impact his view at all. Mr. Barraza advised that he looked at the view impacts on other homes in the development and discussed the alternatives for relocating the house on the lot. He stated that he feels that the house on this five-acre lot needs to be prominent and beautiful, and it is wrong to push the house down the hill toward the Bentleys, the Butts, and the Schmidts, and make it a small home. Mr. Barraza stated that as a member of the Architectural Review Committee, with balance in mind, and with all the neighbors he has interviewed, he believes that this is the correct home, with all the modifications shown, for the property. Barbara Berlogar, 2200 Vineyard Avenue, stated that their property abuts Mr. Roberts' property. She voiced support for staff's recommendation, noting that the Roberts have been very courteous and considerate neighbors. Ed Janas, 14 Grey Eagle Court, asked that the Planning Commission support the balance that Mr. Barraza spoke about. He advised that the Groves' home has virtually unobstructed views from every window and door, and the greatest majority of other homes in Grey Eagle are fortunate to have one unobstructed view. He stated that he feels the redesign of the home does strike a balance, and it is an appropriate house, in an appropriate location for this large size lot. .- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 23, 2002 Page 5