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Commissioner Michelotti discussed the matter of fencing with the chitect. She asked if there would be any solid fencing and a good neighbor fence. The architect said they agreed on a good neighbor fence on each side of the property line to with 60 ft. of the rear property line. At that point it will change to a wire mesh fence. Landscaping will be provided on the interior side of the wire fence. Pete McEmber, landscape architect, 1804 Bradford Way, San Jose discussed with Commissioner McGuirk how high the 24 inch box trees would get and what other trees will be planted. Mr. McEmber said the species shown on the plan are going to be changed to other trees; the kind has not been determined yet, but most will b taken from the guidelines. Some will be street trees that will be put in by the developer. Commissioner Michelotti further discussed the landscaping with th landscape architect. Mr. Swift noted that the area behind the lot line is a fire manage nt zone because of the location of the natural hillside. There is a landscape plan required and maintained by the homeowners' association which will separate that area from the ap licant's back yard. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner McGuirk asked stafffor clarification of roof height Mr. Swift replied that the total house height would be 42.6 ft. as measured from the low st grade to the highest roof ridge. To get that 42.6 ft. it must be measured all the way f m the bottom of the staircase. However, from the lowest part of the actual structure 0 the house, the height is 36 ft. Commissioner Hovingh felt that the combination of a good color s heme and size was important, but concluded that what is important is what portion of the house can be seen from 1-680. He knows this is a very visible lot, but mitigations h ve been made to screen the roof. At this point he did not feel that the house would be too massive for the site and can support the applicant. Commissioner Wright thought the main issue of the case was the quare footage for the house. He felt that even though the house might measure some 4 ft. high in places that from the valley floor, what with shadows and screening of landsc ing, the height would not be a factor. He stated he would not deny the applicant, but woul deny the appeal. Commissioner Horan stated that he likes the house as it is planned and thinks it should be built. He noted that staff is pleased with the landscaping and doe not think it needs to go back to the Design Review Board. He stated he could support the applicant. Commissioner McGuirk stated he has had a problem with the hou e ever since he first saw it. He simply thinks it is too large for the site and cannot support it. Minutes Planning Commission January 8, 1992 Page 10