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would also emphasize the fact that this is Irby Ranch, and he asked for Mr. Serpa's comments. Mr. Serpa said he completely understands this suggestion from a drive -by perspective; however, many other variables include the fact that they would like to create a farmstead park. The oak tree has a massive dripline and nothing can be built in this. They decided to preserve the oak tree and make a park out of it with developed space, benches and gathering places in front of it to celebrate the tree. To make a home next to it would almost be overdoing it. The problem is the circulation on the other side inside the community where there would be traffic on their private street which becomes an impact. If they place it along Nevada Street, there is parking, it will be its own structure sitting in its own farmstead with a decorative fence and landscaping with open space around it. The realignment of the intersection moved it and the view is much more direct than it was before, so they think they have chosen a good location for it. Commissioner Nagler stated there are several home sites between Stanley Boulevard and the site proposed. Mr. Serpa pointed to the lower left corner of the intersection and said they have a deep landscape setback. When coming down Stanley either way there is a fairly direct view of the farmstead. Commissioner Brown thanked Mr. Serpa for showing him the massing and for demonstrating how the project is different from the development at Safeway. He asked for an explanation of what seems to be a gap for the last three homes on D Street shown in Sheet L -4. Mr. Serpa explained there are three homes at the end of the street. The home on the end connects to a sidewalk directly to the left of it and across the street. It is the next two homes in that do not have a sidewalk in front and, from a builder's standpoint, they can put the sidewalks in front of them but this will take 5 feet from the backyards. Typically, homebuyers will want 5 feet more in their backyard and no sidewalk in front if given the choice, but they will do whatever the City requires. Commissioner Brown said his personal preference would be for the connection and requirement for a sidewalk. Lastly, there is comment in the staff report that the fact that the design template was based on the design from the DSP and part of it has porches and other things. He noticed that C -3 is the only home that stands out as not being consistent with this design. Mr. Serpa said all of the plans are different widths, different sizes and this provides a better look for the entire street scene. They are not finished with the details of the C -3 plan and while they may see changes with it, structurally he thinks it fits in well with their product mix. Susan Houghton, President of the Board of Directors for Sunflower Hill, thanked City staff for their work and the Commission for its due diligence on this project. She had a presentation ready for tonight but will not give it due to questions and comments voiced PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 10, 2016 Page 12 of 33