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Ms. Eisenwinter noted that the PUD specifies that there should be approximately one tree for every 1,000 squaze feet, and, therefore, there should be approximately 87 trees on site where only 53 are proposed. She proposed that additional trees, such as coast live oaks, be planted on the site. Ms. Eisenwinter advised that the applicant is not supportive of staff's recommendations and would like to keep the plan as is. Ms. Eisenwinter noted that the proposal, as conditioned by staff, would be in substantial compliance with the Happy Valley Specific Plan and the applicable PUD guidelines and, in staff s opinion, would also be consistent with the semi-rural character of the area. She added that the proposal is an acceptable form of architecture in staff's opinion and that the applicant and his family would reside in the house. Commissioner Fox inquired which elevation would be facing the road. Ms. Eisenwinter replied that the north elevation faces the road. She added that the north and west elevations would be visible coming in towards the golf course, and the north and east elevations going back out. Chairperson Roberts inquired if access to the property will have to be through the golf course once the Bypass Road is built or would the property owners be able to exit onto Alisal Street. She commented that the owners should be able to access their house without having to go around because the property is not part of the Golf Course. She further inquired if the six golf course home will use the same road. Ms. Eisenwinter replied that Westbridge Lane is proposed to remain in place and assumed that the property owners, as well as the six golf course homeowners, would continue to use that street to and from their house. She added that there is a possibility that the road would be blocked off at one point. Chairperson Roberts asked if the leech field easement on the property would be removed if the neighboring house eventually hooks up to sewer system. Ms. Eisenwinter stated that the persons planning to purchase the house plan to do a significant remodel and connect to City sewer. Ms. Nerland advised that when the easement comes for review under the minor subdivision application, it would include a provision that the easement can be terminated by the parties with the prior written consent of the City; therefore, if the property connects to the City's sewer system, they can remove the easement. Commissioner Fox inquired if this proposal would also come before the City Council or if only the Planning Commission would consider it. Ms. Eisenwinter replied that this was a design review application and would only come before the Planning Commission, unless the Commission's decision were appealed to the Council. Commissioner Maas inquired if the palm trees along the driveway could be replaced by trees such as flowering pear. Ms. Eisenwinter replied that staff believes that the lined driveway is too formal for the area but that the Commission can find it to be in substantial conformance with the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 14, 2004 cage ~ or t t