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c. PDR-933, Tim Cotton Application for Design Review approval to construct an approximately 3,972-square-foot, two-story custom home with an attached one-car garage and an attached two-car garage at 2517 Yolanda Court. Zoning for the property is PUD-LDR (Planned Unit Development – Low Density Residential) District. Marion Pavan presented the staff report and described the scope, layout and key elements of the project. Commissioner O’Connor requested clarification on the two concerns of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Mr. Pavan replied that EBRPD is concerned that the massing of the home at the property would cause a negative impact on the privacy and tranquility of the Park’s pond area. Commissioner Pentin clarified that the proposed setback of the home is 40 feet. Mr. Pavan confirmed that the proposed house is set back 40 feet although the required setback is only 30 feet. He added that EBRPD would like to see open fencing as opposed to solid board fencing back up to the property. Commissioner Pentin commented that it seemed strange that EBRPD wants to protect the privacy of the pond users but wants open fencing so the house can be seen. Commissioner Blank stated that he thinks the reason for this is because there may not be a 40-foot setback if solid fencing was installed on the property line, and the house would look less massive with an open grill fence. Commissioner O’Connor stated that the same massing would be seen regardless of whether or not there is a window in a building. Mr. Pavan added that the District was concerned with what will be seen from the park and that it wanted a one-story building wall and a roof sloping back and away from the Park District property line, reducing the visual massing and impact of the homes on these lots to the Park property. Commissioner O’Connor inquired how the pond is accessed. Referring to the area plan, Mr. Pavan pointed out and described the trails leading to the pond area. Commissioner O’Connor inquired if there is no water craft access to the pond. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, November 10, 2010 Page 5 of 13