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Mr_ Iserson summarized the staff report, and noted that the Specif c Plan called for Low Density Rcsidential (between O-2 units per acre~_ This project would contain 1 _ 1 dwelling units to the acre, which was significantly below the allowed number of units_ The development was allowed up to nine lots to meet the Specific Plan; however, the applicants decided to keep their house on a large part of the site and develop the four remaining lots_ Chairperson Arkin advised that he had walked the property_ Commissioner Roberts noted that she had met with the applicant_ Commissioner Maas noted that she had examined the site_ Staff believed that this proposal met the development standards of the PUD-LDR district as defined in the North Sycamore Specific Plan_ The applicants proposed that homes 3 to 5, including their house, be limited to single story houses that would be 22 feet in height in order to minimize the visual impacts_ The FAR of the lot was much lower than the maximum allowed_ Staff believed that the privacy impacts would be minimal on the adjacent residents_ He noted that because these were custom homes, the design guidelines would be applied, including a discussion of architectural detailing, building materials, color, and landscaping_ Mr_ Iserson advised that a comment had been received by the homeowner at 993 Summit Creek Court, which is immediately adjacent to Lot 4, requesting additional landscaping along the common property line_ Staff conditioned that two new trees be planted in each of the lots to mitigate the small amount of tree removal being proposed. Staff recommended that both trees be planted in the rear yard of Lot 4_ A memo with revised conditions was included that attempted to address the concerns of the neighbor, and Mr_ Kass has agreed to provide shrubbery along the property line that he would plant and maintain until the site was landscaped and an irrigation system installed. Mr_ Iserson believed that with the additional landscaping, trees, fences, and the berm, that the visual impact should be mitigated. Mr_ Iserson noted that the required infrastructure would largely be provided by Greenbriar Homes, Bridle Creek, and the Sycamore Heights project. The street would be extended across the frontage, and the applicant would pay a pro rata share of that cost as detailed in the North Sycamore Finance Plan. Mr_ Iserson advised that a total of 12 trees would be removed, and that one heritage tree on the site was in poor condition. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr_ Iserson confirmed that staff had approved the home design, and added that the Plaizizing Commission could condition the home design to be brought before the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 11, 2003 Page 13