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DRAFT Ms. Harryman noted that it would not be so much a variance than a modification to the PUD, along with a Specific Plan amendment. Ms. Decker requested a five-minute recess to allow staff and counsel to confer on this matter. A recess was called at 7:42 p.m. Acting Chairperson Fox reconvened the meeting at 7:52 p.m. After conferring with counsel, Ms. Decker clarified that with respect to Commissioner O'Connor's question regarding a PUD modification to allow a setback reduction in the future, not only a PUD modification but also a Specific Plan Amendment would technically be required to actually reduce those setbacks, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Don Babbitt, 9647 Crosby Drive, developer, noted that he would be satisfied with the 35-foot front and rear yard setbacks and added that only Lots 6 and II would be of concern because of the parcel configurations. He noted that the lots had been intended for a tract subdivision, and he turned them into a custom lot subdivision. Acting Chairperson Fox noted that she was concerned about Lot 1 and any lot that was 9,000 square feet and over, such as Lots 6,8,9, 10 and 11. Mr. Babbitt noted that those listed square footages were calculations indicating the allowable square footage for the floor area ratio (FAR) as approved in the PUD. He did not believe houses that big would be built, although the Happy Valley Specific Plan would allow it. He expected that the homes would be between 5,400 and 6,400 square-feet. In response to an inquiry by Acting Chairperson Fox regarding whether these were the same home designs as those in Mariposa Ranch, Mr. Babbitt noted that the examples followed the Mariposa Ranch design guidelines with respect to the style of homes in the area. He noted that he has integrated several green building measures into his home design and encouraged the buyers of his lots to do the same. He would rather get 150 points than 50 points and encouraged everyone to put at least a two-kilowatt system on their roof. He noted that the home designs were Craftsman and that he would never allow a purple house in this project. The homes would be earth tone colors, which are consistent with the Craftsman style, He added that the CC&R's would include a provision that colors outside that palette would not be allowed. Mr. Terry Townsend, project architect, displayed the site plan and described its layout. He described some of the green building measures, such as water tanks that pre-heat water before they go into the tankless systems. The ducts would be run in an enclosed space instead of in a crawlspace, which is more energy-efficient. He displayed the homes' elevations and described the details characteristic of the Craftsman style, including traditional materials and muted colors. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 18, 2006 Page 2 of6