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the lack oTF~R guidelines "V\Tould lead to very large homes on these lots. She believed that the 300 foot noticing radius vvas too small for this area" and requested that vvhen Parcel 949001500501 comes before the Planning Department", that a public hearing be held_ She believed that the Homeo"V\Tners ~ssociation should be l"1otified. 1'Vlr. Iserson noted that the 300-foot notification area vvould be increased_ 1'Vls. Ka"V\Taihau did not object to stucco homes" but did object to 7",000 square f:oot homes_ She requested that developments in this area be brought before the Planning COITlmissioll. TI-IE PUBLIC I-IEA.:RING VVA.S CL<:>SED. Corn.mission..er Roberts advised that she vvould like the homes be broug11t before the Planning Commission,. and noted that there vvere not many houses t.o be considered. Chairperson ATkin noted that he vvould like the noticing area t.o be increased to 1,,000 feet." and agreed vvith Commissioner Roberts" request. Commissioner Roberts noted that she did not "V\Tant to reopen the Specific Plan at this point. :rv1:r. Iserson advised that if the Commission vvould like to add a stipulation to have the plans brought before them", it vvas their prerogative. Chairperson Arkin :noted that the lots had a unique flavor. Commissioner Sullivan vvould like to clarify hovv many houses "V\Tcre being discussed. Commissioner Roberts noted that annexation had not yet occurred. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the City"'s design guidelines had been improved since the Specific Plan vvas vvritten". and suggested that it be updated to include FAR guidelirl.es and energy efficiency. I--Ie believed that the design guidelines sl"1ould be revisited_ COll.'1missioncr Roberts noted that the Specific Plal"1 "V\Tould be re-visited as "V\TelL Commissioner Sullivan advised that he vvould agree vvith reopening the Specific Plan. l--Ie did not believe that the 300-foot notification should be accepted. Commissioner R.obert:s moved t:o make a recommendat:ion t:o t:he Cit:y Council t:o revie"" and revise the design guidelines and process only f"or this designation of" the I-Iappy Valley Specific Plan" t:hat: t:he 300-"'00t: not:icing area be increased" and t:hat: t:he Planning Commission revie-vv t:he cust:om homes. Commissioner ~aas seconded t:he mo'tion. PLA.N1'TIN"G COl'v1l'v1ISSION" l'v1IN"UTES September 10, 2003 Page 2 I