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- Mr. Swift noted that Greenbriar had issues with a number of conditions at the last meeting, and staff had continued to work with the applicant to resolve them. The conditions reflect staffs latest discussions with Greenbriar, and that there were fewer disagreements with Greenbriar with respect to the conditions of approval. Staff believed that the project, including the proposed grading and landscaping plans, best meets the Specific Plan and Planning Commission's input into the project. Staff recommended approval subject to the attached conditions. In response to Commissioner Sullivan's question, Mr. Swift confirmed that there would be no vineyards in the hillside open space. Commissioner Arkin inquired whether all the homes would have whole house fans. Mr. Swift did not recall that issue being discussed, and suggested that the applicant address that issue. Commissioner Arkin inquired whether future occupants ofthe estate home could install a pool with a slide, which would be visible to passersby. Mr. Swift noted that there was no landscaping plan for the vineyard estate lot, and that would be sold as a custom home. He stated that there were no restrictions in the PUD regarding play equipment, and that it could be added if the Commission desired. By law, a pool must be fenced in, and that the installation of landscaping was also likely. Staff would review the proposed landscape and fencing plans. A passerby would not /""'- necessarily see the pool or other attachments. A condition was attached that required that several trees be planted near the garage and the most visible portion of the house. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Swift noted that the FAR percentage was between 30 and 33%. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Kevin Ebrahimi, 4340 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 240, San Jose, applicant, detailed the history of this application and the direction provided after the study session. He described the modifications made to the plans following staffs recommendations. Don Ruthroff, Dahlin Group Architects, 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, detailed the changes made in response to the study session. They addressed the concerns about the side and rear elevations, and added more trim that reflected the character of the front trim. Where appropriate, shutters were added to the homes that backed up to the trail. They paid particular attention to the gable end treatments on the front, and the side treatments were carried from the front elevation to the side and rear of the homes. The roof treatments were also carried to the side and rear of the homes, for a four-sided architectural treatment, and to maintain a consistent French architectural vernacular. ,- Mr. Ebrahimi noted that as a result of the study session and staff requests to examine lots one through six exclusively, but that they decided to make all of the changes on all of the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 10, 2002 Page 11