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PUD-99-14M EXHIBIT D PUD-99-O1-3M, Alameda New Communities Application for a Planned Unit Development major modification to allow solid fencing along the side and/or rear yard property lines of 4476 Tosca Court, 4462 Tosca Court, 8012 Oak Creek Drive, 8024 Oak Creek Drive, 8015 Oak Creek Drive, 8031 Oak Creek Drive, 8045 Oak Creek Drive, 4526 River Rock Hill Road, and 4538 River Rock Hill Road, all located in the Westridge Subdivision (formerly the Lemoine property). Zoning for the property is PUD-RDR/LDR (Planned Unit Development -Rural Density ResidentiaULow Density Residential) District. Ms. Decker presented the staff report and described the layout and background of this application. The fencing had been a concern with respect to open versus solid fencing; the Commission recommended open fencing only for this subdivision. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of this case to City Council, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit B. Discussion ensued with respect to the displayed plans of the fencing. Chairperson Maas believed the previous Commission could have been more sensitive to the impacted views into the living areas of the homes with respect to the fencing type and the need for privacy. Ms. Decker believed the previous Commission had the visual impacts to the foothills in mind. She continued that the applicant has made a reasonable request to construct solid fencing at the rear and side yards for the nine lots. She noted that there was precedent for the use of both open and solid fencing on some lots to provide privacy. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Phil Rowe, DeNova Homes, applicant, noted that this application came to pass because of the 150-foot setback and an additional setback due to an earthquake fault. He noted that the close proximity of the homes and the need for privacy fencing had been brought to De Nova's attention. The intention was to have a rural feeling to the homes and as developers, they had tried to confine the fencing to specific areas where there was a clear need for privacy. He noted that eight of the 12 homes were already sold. Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that even a solid fence would not block the hammerhead turn and the car lights. Chairperson Maas did not have a problem with the fencing and suggested that more landscaping be planted. She did not think the latticework fencing was the best choice. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin noted that he was on the Planning Commission when this project was approved; he generally had reservations about solid fences west of Foothill. EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, April 27, 2005 Page 1 of 3