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mE PUBLIC HRARTNG WAS OPENED. Jack Smith, 22320 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, attorney for the p dect, represented the application. Several drawings were put up for display. Mr. Smith oted that the process for the project started back in 1986. He agreed with staff as to the sen itivity of the project site, but was not in total agreement that the project should be reduced to 51 units; the applicant was not in favor of eliminating the group of six circular lots as mmended by staff, but would agree to the elimination of the group of four lots near the e sting home. He noted that Council had objected to the packing plant that was in the initi plan and after some discussion, the applicant agreed to annex the property to the City d to eliminate the sewage package plant. At the time they agreed to this, they did not know ere was going to be an Overlay District. Council had told the applicant there would be fie ibility in the Overlay District; however, the applicant did not feel there was enough fIexi ility, even though staff also assures him there is. All in all, Mr. Smith basically accepted e conditions of approval. --- Jerry Dommer, 256 Sutter Street, San Francisco, architect for the 9ect, addressed some of the concern regarding the north end of the project on Country Lane The applicant has tried to do a number of things that would make their lots comparable to e roughly 40,000 sq. ft. lots of the neighbors. Since the Design Review meeting two weeks ago, they have done more planning and they have avoided putting homes around the H "tage trees. The lots along Foothill Road with respect to the Overlay District are all ove 30,000 sq. ft. There is a 60 to 100 ft. easement that will be maintained by the lot owners. Mr. Dommer further explained the renderings. In regard to height measurements, which is usually an issue, he said height limit would be measured parallel to grade, which is w t he believed the Design Review Board had recommended. The Overlay District allows tw story; they plan to construct one-story homes. Cathy Merrill, 249 Front Street, San Francisco, was the landscape chitect for the project. She noted that the plant palette consisted mainly of a strong, native selection, essentially a very simple one. In response to a question by Commissioner Ho " gh, Ms. Merrill noted that the plants on the list appear to be in the range of acceptability n regard to drought tolerance and resistance to animals. She indicated that they plan to provide the homeowner with a more comprehensive list of suitable plants for the area. Chairman Mahern noted that she talked with Mr. Dommer and Mr. Currin yesterday. She commented that she had some problem with the concept of cluste . g the homes in the belt area in the middle, and asked Mr. Dommer if they have considered having some kind of cul- de-sac area. Mr. Dommer replied they have done a number of p s but the one they presented appears to be the best. He added that the fire departmen is much happier with loop roads rather than cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Michelotti also noted that she spoke privately with discussed the orientation of the homes facing Foothill Road, the lU' and back, and whether some might be skewed in their orientation. Minutes Planning commission February 12, 1992 Page 10 r. Dommer. She 'tectural features of front he had some concern for