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Commissioner Wright questioned Ms. Watt about the CEQA finllin s. He further noted that he could go along with 54 lots for the project, but no more than th . He agreed with the architect that having single story homes and a site angle along Foo "n Road would help with the flexibility, but still would not favor going over 54 lots. He wo Id reduce the number of lots in the middle, but they would stay larger. Commissioner McGuirk said he still feels very strongly that the RCOD guidelines are flexible enough and in fact, have had too much flexibility in the . He did not see this project as the kind of project suitable for the west side of Foothill oad. He continued to say he felt 51 lots is too many lots, and reiterated that he felt the g idelines have been "flexed" too much already. In response to Commissioner Horan's question, Mr. Smith had no that the County had approved 56 lots in 1986. Commissioner Horan reiterated that the number of lots is not really the issue; he felt the WFRCOD guidelines were not being followed; he felt there were n t enough amenities in the project; he was not pleased with the row of houses along Foothill oad and that the whole project was not what he would envision for that rural area. ~ Commissioner Michelotti stated that she could agree to 51 lots, pos ibly 53 or 54. She said she is an advocate of the WFRCOD guidelines; however, she does gree with the architect that single-story houses along Foothill Road does help the matter. he said she could also agree to 120 ft. setbacks. Commissioner Michelotti asked Ms. Wa if the barn is still in the plan. Ms. Watts said that at the present time the barn is reserv for private use; however, it could be opened to public use as an amenity. Commissioners Michelotti and Horan further discussed whether the project followed the WFRCOD guidelines. Commissioner Michelotti indicated she wou d be willing to relax that concept somewhat for the proposed project. Commissioner Horan wished to note for the record that he did not . k the project complies enough with the WFRCOD guidelines. He felt the lot size nor the umber of lots was the main issue, but that they would simply be looking at a long row of houses. He continued to say that the middle of the project looks like "Birdland." In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Swift nded that the Commission can either direct the applicant to redesign the plan; co e up with an entirely new plan; or deny the project without prejudice and allow it to go n the Council. However, staff feels the conditions that exist can be modified enough to allo the applicant to go forward. Further discussion ensued regarding Plan A. ~ Commissioner Wright commented that in regard to where the 25 rcent slope starts, he did not think they could get more than 51 lots as the rest of the lots w uld be too close to the slide area. Mmulc. Planning CommiNion Special Mcctina of February 20, 1992 Pap 4