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Minutes Planning Commissio. 11/28/84 PUD-84-17, Ponderosa Homes Application of Ponderosa Homes for PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning and development plan approval to construct a 259 unit single-family residential project on an approximately 51 acre site located on the west side of Camino Segura, between the residences on the north side of Hansen Drive and the Pleasanton Canal. The property is currently zoned R-1-6500 (Single-family Residential) and "P" (Public and Institutional) Districts. The Planning Commission may recommend any zoning for the property consistent with the General Plan. A negative declaration of environmental impacts will also be considered. Mr. Harris presented the staff report recommending approval of the project. Staff had concerns with the development relating to the distance between two story structures, thus, the purpose for proposed Condition No. 2. It was overlooked that Ponderosa is proposing three car garages for all of the units if possible. He expressed concern with the existing 5,000 sq. ft. lots with five foot side yards. With the overhangs from the houses a shadow effect is being created and he did not want this to happen again. He suggested that Condition No. 2 be changed to read as follows: "That the developer shall submit a house siting plan for all B Sector units. This siting plan may be submitted in up to four separate phases based upon market conditions. Each phase siting plan shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of building permits for any houses in that phase. Siting shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Community Development and the intent will be to achieve as much separation between units (especially between two story portions of units) as is practical." Mr. Harris indicated that Ponderosa Homes does not have a problem with the proposed change of condition. The public hearing was closed. Chuck Pinkerton, Ponderosa Homes, 2635 North First Street, San Jose, stated that staff is has done a fine job in preparing the report. They agree with all of the conditions proposed. He stated he had the architect and engineer present and they would be happy to answer any questions. Commissioner Wilson asked the size of the lots in the Downs. Mr. Pinkerton indicated that A has a lot size of 5,000 sq. ft. and houses of 1515-2163 sq. ft. and B has 6,000 sq. ft. lots with houses ranging from 1869 to 2724 sq. ft. Chairman Doherty had concerns with too much house in a little bit of land. He felt Ponderosa builds quality homes and had no problem with the development itself, but expressed concern with density. Mr. Pinkerton indicated that there will be no window-to-window lack of privacy. Chairman Doherty still felt there was too much house for the size of the lots. - 6 -