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Mr. Harris explained the staff report. He addressed the fact that since this is a new project, every effort should be made to take advantage of solar energy. He further stated that since the general plan has a goal of 13$ lower income; that if Mr. Oakes would make 6 units available for this purpose he would be entitled to bonus lots. Commissioner Getty addressed a rendering shown to the Commissioners and stated she felt it to be out of proportion. She asked Mr. Schaumburg if we had any other developments where the cabana club is in the middle of an area and next to the street. Mr. Schaumburg stated there were other similar areas in the City. Commissioner Getty stated that the cars depicted on the rendering must be small and that in reality there is barely room for two cars. The public hearing was opened. George Oakes, 31123 Mission Drive (the applicant) addressed the Com- mission. He stated he thought the number of units on this project had been worked out with the Planning Director and that he doesn't agree private developers should get into the social engineering aspect of the community (6 units reduced in price). He stated this should be handled by the welfare administrators at a state or federal level. He stated that previously he had offered property to Shapell for low/moderate income housing. He then stated that Mrs. Hughart will speak to the solar aspects of the development. Mr. Oakes stated that the only way to make the entire complex solar energy efficient would be to make small lanes with a driveway so that all of them will be facing an east/west direction. He further stated he had no objection to 48 in. fences as he plans to go 5 ft. with regard to the cabana area. He stated that regarding condition #32 he would prefer to eliminate units as opposed to offering houses at a reduced price. Mrs. Hughart, Longview Drive, solar specialist addressed the solar aspects of the proposed project. She passed out literature showing state requirements vs what Mr. Oakes proposes to do. She explained in detail passive/active solar concepts. Commissioner Jamieson asked many questions concerning solar energy and Mrs. Hughart answered them all in detail. Commissioner Jamieson stated that there are three buildings east/west orientated and that it would appear one or two might be able to be reoriented to take advantage of passive solar energy without upsetting the design of the complex. Mr. Oakes stated his plan is not cast in stone and modifications can be made. -10- _. _ _ . _ ._. _~ ...,..._.. , _ _ . _.._. _.. _ . _. _ _ _ r _.