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The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 8:54 p.m. Commissioner Fox le~ the dais before the recess. Chairperson Roberts reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p.m. c. PDR 336, Frank Berlogar Application for design review approval to construct an approximately 2,290-square-foot caretaker unit and three accessory structures that include: (1) a building containing an approximately 900-square-foot wine barn and an approximately 1,776-square-foot garage/shop; (2) an approximately 1,615-square-foot horse barn; and (3) an approximately 900-square-foot hay barn. The property is located at 2200 Vineyard Avenue, in the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan area, and is zoned PUD-HR/OS (Planned Unit Development - Hillside Residential/Open Space) District. Commissioner Roberts recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Ms. Decker summarized the staff report and described the background and layout of the site. She indicated that the caretaker's unit must go through design review; the accessory structures would normally be reviewed administratively but were included in the design review as part of the larger project. She displayed the site design and noted the architect would elaborate on the design details. The roadside and residential side elevations would show the structure to be on-grade. Mr. Berlogar was amenable to lowering the plate height of the structure from 12 to 10 feet, which would drop a portion of the roof, creating more visual interest and attenuation with respect to the ridgeline and the landscaping. Staff recommended approval of the project. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Peter Shutts, project architect, 4133 Mohr Avenue, described the design of the structures, which were intended to be compatible with the hillside development and blend in with the environment. He noted that the landscaping would grow rapidly and would break up the hardscape. The colors would be in earth tones, designed to blend in with the environment. He requested modification of the condition involving the wine barn; the geotechnical report recommended that the wine barn have a basement level to anchor it to the hillside, which he believed was a safety issue. He noted that it would not be visible, with the exception of several steps providing access to the area. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin regarding the addition of the basement, Ms. Decker stated that normally, residential FARs would restrict it but that in this case, it did not and would not change the appearance of the building. Allen Roberts, 4148 Grant Court, noted that he owned the two properties adjacent to the subject site. He had no objection to the plans and believed it was a fine plan that he could support. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 7, 2005 Page 9 of 16