PC 09/23/1992 - Laserfiche WebLink

,- In response to Commissioner Finch's question, Mr. Salmon stated h is in agreement with all the Conditions of Approval, and if required to do so, would agree t take the top off the pavilion. He also was eager to keep the neighbors happy. Commissioner Mahern discussed the location of the mechanical equ ment with Mr. Salmon. Mr. Salmon noted that it is self-contained and specially wired for th spa. Commissioner Michelotti and Commissioner McGuirk questioned r. Salmon as to why he put the deck on the selected place. Mr. Salmon said it was really b use it was the most level spot on the hill. He was not sure whether there would have n enough space anywhere else in his yard. Commissioner McGuirk questioned staff as to whether the recomme ded eucalyptus trees are very susceptible to freezing. Mr. Swift replied that the Eucalyptus lobulus "compacta" trees were one of the harder breeds and do not normally freeze. A very ard freeze could appear to kill them, but cited cases in Oakland where many Eucalyptus we cut down that were not actually dead. Dorothy Bottorff returned to the podium and stated that she felt Mr. Salmon did not consider any of his neighbors in his choice of construction for his back yard. Bridgette Ben returned to the podium. She felt that the recommend landscaping was ~ acceptable, but was concerned that it would take 3-4 years before it would actually screen the pavilion or back yard. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Swift repli that he did not want to address exact specifics in regard to all the rules in this PUD. He n ted there were certain lots in this PUD that had certain rules, Bottorff's lot being one of t m. He was not sure at this time whether they could go up the hill with the same kind of st cture. Ordinary lots not backing up to Orofino Court are governed by the normal R-l-l ,000 standards. In that case, if an accessory structure is less than 10ft. high and meets the setback requirements, it can be built without administrative design review approval, but with a permit. If it's over 10 ft. tall, then it needs discretionary review with a hearing process. Chairman Hovingh clarified that in light of Mr. Swift's response th if Mr. Salmon had simply built a structure that was 9'11" he would not have had to ha e design review approval anyway. Mr. Beougher agreed that was correct. Commissioner Finch stated he has a problem with this because it w s not legally approved. However, he was concerned that if they remove the pavilion from 0 er the spa, that noise from the spa would be obtrusive. As far as the view was concern ,he felt that hillside ~ Planning Commissiou Minutes September 23, 1992 Page 6