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Vanessa Kawaihau, 871 Sycamore Road, commented that the architecture of the proposed house _ is a bit formal for the area, but that it is not visible from the Happy Valley area and is closer to the City than a lot of other houses. She asked if the Commissioners had noticed the blue color on the house next door. She stated that the prior homeowners, who had two children, indicated that the house was cramped and that the mother in law lived in the trailer. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Maas moved to make the finding that the proposed house height of 34 feet would be in substantial conformance with the Happy Valley Specific Plan; to add the corresponding condition of approval shown on the staff report to Exhibit B; and to approve Case PDR-362, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the staff report, including the condition added above. Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Fox, Kameny, Roberts, and Maas. NOES; None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Arkin and Sullivan. Resolution No. PC-2004-25 was entered and adopted as motioned. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Chairperson Roberts thanked Ms. Nerland for her memorandum regarding Assembly Bill 2702 regarding second units/housing on school sites. She indicated that since the item is not on this meetings agenda and, therefore, cannot be discussed by the Commission, she would like to have it agendized for the next Commission meeting. Ms. Nerland stated that she could include a letter in the staff report, similar to the opposition letter signed by the Commission last year on second units; the Commission can decide then what it would like to do. Commissioner Maas expressed concern about the time element. She inquired if the Commission can discuss the item at this meeting and make a decision on whether or not to send a letter. Ms. Nerland explained that some a majority vote was required to put an item on the agenda, and some Commissioners in the past had expressed concern about this; consequently, staff has taken the conservative approach to ensure that staff would not overstep the Commission. She indicated that the Bill would not be approved before the next Commission meeting because the Bill still has to go through a number of committees. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 14, 2004 Page y of 11