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Minutes Planning Commission September lo, 1986 has resulted in this tract when cuts/fills have been left through winter, and staff does not wish to have the driveway/pad area graded on a speculative basis. The only way to ensure that the future owner wants a house on the proposed pad site with the proposed driveway is to require the building permit be issued prior to any grading. Mr. Plummer addressed Condition No. 14 relative to oak trees. He said if it is the intent of the City to provide screening, perhaps other species would be more desirable. The requirement does not specify how many trees. Regarding Condition No. 17 and landscaping of the lot, the CC&Rs require landscaping be installed within six months after occupancy. There appears to be a conflict as the staff report requires it prior to occupancy. Mr. Swift stated that Condition No. 14 as written is vague. Staff intended for the Planning Director to review the landscaping plan prior to issuance of a building permit, not that the landscaping be planted. Mr. Plummer then asked about the oak specie. Mr. Swift said the intent of this condition is to protect the existing view as expressed as a concern by the neighbors. It is not the intent to hide the entire building pad and house itself. Chairman Lindsey felt that perhaps this aspect could be worked out between the applicant and the staff. Mr. Swift addressed Condition No. 17 and stated perhaps this can be worked out with staff as well. The concern with this condition is the elimination of any potential fire hazard. The condition could be modified to reflect the landscaping shall be installed at the time of occupancy as determined by the Planning Director. Staff is highly flexible but does not want dry, native grassland next to the buildings which could create a fire hazard. In Favor of the Project No one spoke. Against the Project Jim Balch, 14 Grey Eagle Court (across from Lot #16), referred to a letter he submitted to the Planning Commission on 7/23/86. His concerns relate the grading to be done on the hill and road which would wrap around the entire hillside from Feather Court to the two oak trees shown on the map. Mr. Balch stated they were told to negotiate with the developer on this project and that the developer and the surrounding property owners were to get together to discuss the issues. As of this date, the developers have not approached Mr. Balch and several other people to discuss the relocation of the pad. Mr. Balch indicated that these negotiations were requested by the Planning Commission. Everyone is concerned as to what will be built. Mr. Balch referred to 1983 minutes, and staff reports referring to building pads adjacent to existing lots. He felt the pad as proposed would cut 30 feet and make the entire hill visible. - 3 - _ __ T