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Commissioner Michelotti commented that in regard to the agreed upon 30 ft. height of the house, she said she would not want to see a series of long supports for decking. She felt the Commission needs to set a standard of a 30 ft. height for this house. Chairman Mahem agreed with those comments. Chairman Mahem questioned staff as to their feeling about providing the two accesses to the Starnes property. She noted she would not be in favor of providing two. Mr. Iserson stated that the Starnes are not really requesting two accesses and further clarified the situation. He indicated that Mrs. Ku would only be responsible for providing access easements to the Starnes property. The staff believes the front easement is necessary since the Starnes' existing driveway would become too steep wit the widening of Foothill Road to its ultimate configuration. The Starnes have requested the rear access easement for maintenance purposes. This was agreed among all parties at the Design Review stage. Commissioner Horan felt that the decks and porches should be included in the overall height of the house, if it is to be utilized as leisure or recreational. If it is to be considered as a part of terracing, landings, or access in getting to the front doorway, and does not exceed six ft. in height of the ground itself, he would not include it. For example, a set of 3-4 stairs would be acceptable, or 3-4 stairs that would lead to another flat area would be appropriate. ~ Chairman Mahem said she still has a problem with the project. She felt it is not in accordance with the Foothill Guidelines. She thought Lots 1 and 2 should have only one house on it; she would limit house height to 24 ft. She felt too many exceptions were made on the project. Commissioner Hovingh agreed with Chairman Mahem's comments. He added, however, that he could support it if the height were 24 ft., which would make it conform more to the Foothill Road Overlay District guidelines. He felt the lower height was necessary to maintain the "solid angle" with the decreased Foothill Road setback (from 150' to 120'). Further discussion ensued as to the Foothill Road guidelines. A motion was made by Commissioner Hovingh, seconded by Commissioner Michelotti recommending approval of the Negative Declaration prepared for Case PUD-91-2 inasmuch as project approval would not create a significant adverse effect on the environment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Horan, Hovingh, McGuirk, Michelotti, and Chairman Mahem None None None Minutes Plsnning Commission Meeting October 23, 1991 Page 11 I. .