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Mr. Swift pointed out that staff recommended that the setbacks be doubled so that the closest the houses are to each other would be forty feet. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) has also been made to include the garage with a limit of 25% in contrast to the existing 30% requirement which excludes the garage. The house on Lot 2, being the closest to Foothill Road, has a height restriction of no more than 25 ft. from the lowest part of the foundation to the highest part of the roof. Mr. Cooper emphasized that the plan presents only the street construction and does not include any grading, which will come before the Design Review Board at a later time. He added that there will be an adjustment made to the alignment of the upper end of the private street as it enters Mrs. Ku's property. This will be worked out with Mrs. Ku prior to the submission of the tentative map. Mr. Darryl Alexander, Alexander and Associates, representing Mr. and Mrs. Moller and Mrs. Ku, indicated that both the Mollers and Mrs. Ku are aware of the roadway alignment plan and that they are willing to cooperate given Mr. Swift's assurance that things would be worked out with them prior to the submission of the tentative map. Mr. Mike Kliment, property owner south of Mr. Hempy's property, commended the staff report. He requested Council to focus not just on Mr. Hempy's property but on the overall picture. He emphasized his concern to preserve the country character of the area and keep the impact of the road to the minimum. He pointed out that if the driveways were removed, there would be no need for turn lanes and the median would be reduced. He indicated that he was ready to close his driveway if the road access would be available. There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that Resolution No. 89-486 be adopted, based on a review of an initial environmental study done for this project and on a finding that no significant environmental impact would occur as outlined in the City's guidelines and on a further finding that a negative declaration is appropriate in connection with PUD-88-16, the application of Fred Hempy for development plan approval to create a four-parcel, single-family residential project to be located on an approximately four acre site located at 5226 Foothill Road. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None -10- 11-21-89