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his legal options and understands that the Council is his final option for administrative appeal. He argued that the city's definition of median home size differs significantly from what exists within Golden Eagle, which has a median size of 5,500 square feet. Mr. Dommer explained that it makes little sense to count the covered porch as part of the structure's mass when it accounts for only 15 of the home's 110-foot width. He also explained that pushing the second story back could be accommodated with a covered porch, which would not require additional grading, rather than increasing the first floor footprint. Mayor Thorne closed the public hearing. Councilmember Narum asked staff to comment on the Design Guidelines being codified. Mr. Weinstein explained that the Design Guidelines were adopted by the city and that its language is very clear in terms of the Guidelines being used to guide development in the area. However, the rules regarding second story setbacks and grading are not prescriptive, as is made very clear by the language of the Guidelines. While these specific elements were adopted by the city their implementation is inherently flexibility. The document's introduction states that the Guidelines "are not meant to be a coverall document but rather to provide preliminary information and data that will assist the owner and his agents in initial decision making." The langauge regarding • grading indicates that grading should not exceed 40% of the lot area or 20,000 square feet, whichever is smaller, without approval of the city and HOA. This clearly suggests that additional grading could be allowed on the site with the proper approval. The second story setback language for this particular lot says that the design should produce a home that is horizontal in character and does not accentuate vertical features. This langauge does not necessarily preclude a second story but does require some design creativity. These are all indications that the Guidelines are fairly flexible and not prescriptive in terms of resulting in a specific design. Councilmember Olson said it is unfortunate that Mr. Monzo was held to certain standards that now appear to be relaxed and he felt that some additional resdesign was warranted to improve the impacts to the appellant. MOTION: It was m/s by Pentin/Brown to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 15-760 denying the appeal of Gary Monzo thereby upholding the Planning Commission decision for Design Review approval to construct an approxmately 6,841-square-foot two-story custom home and related landscape and site improvements including approximately 23,817 square feet of grading for 8019 Golden Eagle Way as filed under Case No. P14-1186; and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Growth Management agreement with Nagib Haddad. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thome NOES: Councilmember Olson ABSENT: None BREAK: Mayor Thome called a brief recess and thereafter reconvened the regular meeting. 25. Drought Update regarding California Emergency Declaration and Stage 3 Mandatory Reductions Director of Operations Services Smith presented the update and recommendation to continue the local Emergency Declaration and Stage 3 Mandatory Reductions. He provided a year to year comparison of the city's progress with respect to its conservation goal of 25%. In May 2015, the community reduced its consumption by 46% over the same period in 2013, which is almost double what was achieved in 2014 (28%). Year-to-date the city has conserved 31.4% (622 million gallons) over 2013, which is again almost double its progress at this same time last year (16.2%). In the first 4 months of 2015 city facilities have reduced consumption by 17.8 million gallons, or 33.3% over 2013. Mr. Smith reminded the Council and public that the state is still in severe drought conditions and stressed the importance of continued conservation. He reviewed reservoir levels throughout the state, focusing on Lake Oroville which is at its second greatest low point although the population has doubled since its last historic low. He also noted that for the first time in history Lake Tahoe levels have not recovered with the snow melt. As of June 1, 2015 all water retailers and wholesalers throughout the state are being held to the Governor's mandatory reduction of 25%. The Govemor has also announced certain incentives and rebates which staff has City Council Minutes Page 9 of 15 June 2,2015