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for building atwo-story house. She asked the Commission to consider how it would relate to the trail. She acknowledged that off-hauling would be very expensive but did not see any alternative. She suggested talking with Mr. Brozosky. She noted that an azchitect that was skilled in working with the environment could design a house without a flat pad. She did not object to the water tank. She noted that when building in a rural area on a private road, the front and the back of the house make no difference, and to have a setback from the road did not make any sense. She noted that the existing two-story house was actually a partial two-story house; she added that it was difficult to see because the exterior was weathered cedaz. With respect to the proposed road alignment being acceptable, Commissioner Maas noted that she relied on Mr. Jost's description of the steepness of the road. She recalled that it would be twice the steepness of Montevino Drive. Mr. Jost advised that a very limited amount of the road had a 20-percent grade and matched the grade of the. existing road going to Mr. Reznick's property. He added that it vazied from 10 percent to 20 percent. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas regazding the safety of that road, Mr. Jost noted that it was not a sheer 20-percent grade and had both flat azeas and steep areas. Chairperson Arkin noted that it was difficult to get a sense of the site without a PUD. ~^ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regarding whether it would become a public road because of the water tank access, Mr. Jost confirmed that the intent was to keep the road as private. The City would have an easement to access the tank. Ms. Decker requested the Commission's feedback regarding any over-azching issue or problem with the re-alignment from where the Specific Plan showed it to the proposed location, which would create an intersection at the Neal School roundabout. Chairperson Arkin believed this created a better alignment with the roads azound the school Ms. Decker noted that staff was supportive of this realignment because it would reduce and minimize the impacts of crossings with respect to its use as a trail. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox regazding emergency vehicle access, Ms. Decker confirmed that the Fire Department was comfortable with both the width and the grades of the road. Two turnouts were shown on the alignment, and only one would be necessary. Commissioner Blank did not want it to be interpreted that the Commission did not object to two-story houses being placed anywhere on the site. Ms. Decker replied that the PUD discussions would address that issue, including a visual analysis of each lot. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mazch 8, 2006 Page 12 of 22