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Ms. Soo replied that the neighbors have received all the information, and one neighbor, <br /> a resident of Pietronave Lane, came in and indicated that he definitely did not like the <br /> three-lot Alternative, Option 1, and that he was not sure which option he preferred. He <br /> also requested that the Commission not make a decision tonight. <br /> Commissioner Posson noted that the Slope Classification Map on Exhibit B indicates <br /> that there are some slopes greater than 20 percent. He inquired if there are any greater <br /> than 25 percent, that is, if there is any implication with Measure PP in this area. <br /> Mr. Dolan said no. <br /> Chair Pearce inquired if there is any indication in the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific <br /> Plan (VACSP) as to the location of the road. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that it just shows where the road is and where it ends. <br /> Chair Pearce noted that some of the Commissioners have not had the opportunity to <br /> have the discussion about stepping homes versus the flat pad and the differences in the <br /> elevations and asked staff to speak to the visual impact of the stepped homes at 40 feet <br /> versus the 30 feet. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that the main difference is that less grading is required when the <br /> homes are stepped so a more natural slope can be maintained. She noted, however, <br /> that when this is done, the house sort of cascades down the slope and can create some <br /> areas where there is a visual experience of the house being taller than if it were on a flat <br /> pad. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor asked staff to speak to staffs preferred layout and if staffs <br /> concern is mostly with heritage trees. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that the originally proposed layout does not touch any of the trees. <br /> She noted that maintaining the natural appearance of the hillside with the trees goes a <br /> long way in satisfying the objectives of the Specific Plan. <br /> Mr. Dolan noted that if this proposed project is looked at independently of other projects <br /> in the neighborhood, it is probably the most sensitive to the land. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor inquired if all the heritage trees are oak trees. <br /> Ms. Stern said yes. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. <br /> Frank Berlogar, Applicant, stated that he lives on the property and that when he started <br /> looking at submitting an application for the three-lot hillside residential development, he <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 24, 2013 Page 2 of 10 <br />