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~ PUD-91-19. Fred Hemov Application for a PUD development plan approval to construct on an approximately 1.25 acre portion of an approximately 2. 5226 Foothill Road. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Density Residential District. ne single-family home acre site located at nit Development) - Low Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending denial of Case UD-9l-l9. Staff still has a problem with the density. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Fred Hempy, 5000 Foothill Road, represented the application. He noted that the staff report was excellent and very thorough; however, they had come to a dif erent conclusion than he desired. He gave a history of the PUD, noting that the existing h use used to be a ranchstyle. He has been working with Mrs. Ku and Mr. Thomas n order to create a cohesive development in their area. He felt that from the viewpo' t in a helicopter that the location would appear to be too dense. However, once the trees planted and more mature, he felt the house would barely be seen, if not invisible fro most points. He noted that all necessary studies have been done on the 2.40 acre site and most of it will be open space. The open spaces were a self-imposed decision as he simpl wished to be a good neighbor. Chairman Mahem pointed out to Mr. Hempy that if his house w the only one on the knoll, that it would not be that bad and staff would not have the concern they do. However, staff is concerned that with the rest of the houses there it will simply too crowded, and she had the same concerns. She asked Mr. Hempy how he would .soften the situation. Mr. Hempy stated that he felt they could make the house virtuall invisible if they plant landscaping that grows quickly. However, he referred to comme ts made by staff at the Design Review level that nothing he could do or plant would a difference in staff s opinion. He felt this was unfair, and noted that he purposely des' ned the house with a 24 ft. height limit so it could not be seen. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Hempy if he is the owner or if Mr. Thomas is the owner. Mr. Hempy said Mr. Thomas is actually the owner, but . Hempy is working with him on the project. The home is actually designed for Mr. Hem y. He felt that with the addition of this home, it would help defray some of the cost of i tructure for Mrs. Ku and Mr. Thomas for their own homes. He has been working wi them on this matter. Commissioner Michelotti noted for the record that she met Mr. main concern is that the home in front of the house that Mr. He "backed" by his home. She asked how Mr. Hempy might mitig replied that he felt the planting of trees would sufficiently mitiga empy on the site. Her py is proposing would be that feature. Mr. Hempy that impact. Minutes Planning Commission March 25, 1992 PageS