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Specific Plan does call out another development blob on the other end of the original site where additional units would be allowed. Councilmember Brown asked and Ms. Stem confirmed that it was likely disclosed to Silver Oaks Estates homeowners that this site would likely be developed with up to three homes. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked and Ms. Stern confirmed that the proposed project essentially eliminates the potential for a third home at this location and moves the homes further away from the adjacent development than is reflected by the blob in the Specific Plan. Councilmember Narum asked if there is potential for the applicant to request that the third home be constructed on the site's other development blob, which currently allows for two homes.. Community Development Director Dolan apologized for the "blob" terminology, which is a remnant of past dialogue during the Specific Plan process. He reiterated that while there is no specific prohibition against the third lot, both the applicant and Planning Commission acknowledged that it really is not feasible. He offered to address the issue directly in the Conditions of Approval if the Council preferred. Councilmember Narum noted that the Specific Plan discusses the use of landscaping to mitigate the visual impacts of hillside development. She asked if this would be part of the actual development application. Ms. Stem said the plan discusses the use of existing features to buffer development which is accomplished with existing trees. It also requires a landscape plan for the wall and road as well as the individual homes which will come forward with the development applications. Mayor Thome opened the public hearing. Frank Berlogar, applicant, said he is willing to agree to any condition precluding the potential fora third lot. He said he felt his application was very sensitive to the existing terrain in that it represents no impact on the existing trees and no grading beyond the drip line areas. The private drive, which is situated between the existing and proposed homes, moves the proposed homes further back and situates them such that their fronts face the rear yards on Silver Oaks Lane which should mitigate privacy issues. He said he would prefer Alternative 2 over Alternative 1, despite the additional cost, as it lessens the visual impacts for adjacent homeowners. He reported that he met with Silver Oaks homeowners the night before to discuss a number of issues and feels they made significant progress, as reflected in the memo from staff. He said he fully supports all revisions with the exception of Condition No. 14(g), which reduces the habitable space to 7,000 square feet. He noted that proposed visual mitigations are very costly but that he fully supports each as he believes they represent a true betterment of the project. Councilmember Brown asked about the building height under Alternative 2. Mr. Berlogar said he believed the heights to be 40 feet on Lot 1 and 30 feet on Lot 2. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked and staff confirmed that one could reasonably assume Alternative 2 would drop the roofline of Lot 2 15 feet from what is depicted in the Specific Plan simulation presented by Ms. Stern. Councilmember Narum asked his thoughts on the electronic gate. Mr. Berlogar said that both he and the neighbors prefer the gate. City Counoil Minutes Page 8 of 15 April 15,2014