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Architectural Design Guidelines-Windy Oaks-Reznick Response 5/21/06 I thought I would have had time to discuss my concerns with Mr. Reznick and Mr. Basile, but apparently the design guidelines are going to be considered now rather than with the tentative map as previously proposed. I might add that I have not seen the new conditions that Planning is proposing. My numerous concerns follow though they may be addressed in these new conditions of approval. Because the designated development areas show sensitivity to the surrounding environment, I believe flat pad construction can be supported without a special finding or modification. I want to commend the developer for restricting use to these proscribed areas. Steve Brozosky alluded to the problem of noise bouncing off the hills with sports courts. They shouldn't be permitted. I believe the City is considering making them a conditional use permit. Steve also requested the M-F onlv for construction. The Commission has always insisted on no Saturday construction except in very unusual situations. Each of these homes should have a public hearing before the Planning Commission. I understand how frustrating that might be to the client and the developer, but the environmental sensitivity of the sites as well as the off site views need to be considered. Design review boards in other areas of the City haven't always accommodated neighbors by allowing a hearing. Two Stories: I agree with Steve that the 20%, 27' requirements should be considered case by case. I think this can be interpreted as flexibility within the VCSP. Two feet is hardly a major addition. Perhaps, Lots 1 and 2 should be designed accordingly rather than the 30' allowed in the VCSP. This would reduce their visibility and massing from the trail. It was my understanding that the house on Lot 3 was to be single story. Lots 1 and 2: I'm not sure they should have to face the trail and Vineyard. The privacy on these two lots will be compromised by the way the road wraps around them. Cars will be coming downhill directly at their backyards; cars coming up the hill might impact the privacy on Lot 2. Having a well articulated side yard facing Vineyard might actually appear less massive. Size: The Hatsushi hillside development limited houses to 8000sq. ft. Would it be better to limit square footage? In the past 8 years, the Commission hasn't approved a house over 7000 sq ft., usually due to the visibility of these larger structures. Accessorv structures: Page 25 seems to allow accessory structures to be 25'. Does the City allow any accessory structures to be that high?