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Ms. Barbara Ward, resident of Stoneridge Townhouse Association, stated that noise from Hots Restaurant for the last eight months has been in- tolerable; affecting the sleep of at least eleven families in this area. She advised that Hots is no longer a restaurant; it went into a night club about a year ago. After discussion, Mayor Mercer instructed staff to prepare a report and draft amendment to the noise ordinance, for consideration by Council at the meeting of September 1, 1987. PUBLIC HEARINGS AP-87-14, Appeal of a decision of the Plannin~ Commission denying the applica- tion of Thomas Black for a major modification to an approved development plan for a residential subdivision to modify the permitted building envelope for an existing parcel, located at 4 Red Feather Court. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Low Density Residential (Contd. Open from 7-21-87 and 8-4-87} Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 87:311) dated July 21, 1987, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the continued public hearing Open on this item. Mr. Keith Fraser, Attorney, 2109 4th Street, Livermore, representing the appellant, stated they have tried to work with the homeowners to resolve their concerns; there are 28 lots in this subdivision and there are only 5 or 6 ob- jectors to the proposed change of pad location. He stated the objection is because of obstruction of view. He presented letters from the following resi- dents in Grey Eagel in support of the proposed change: Sue Ann Staley, Pat Johnson, Ken R. Miller, David and Eileen Silva, Paul B. Molkenbuhr, and Rick Bentley. He presented pictures showing three different views from homes to- ward the proposed building site. He stated the Black's are trying to cooper- ate with the neighbors by compromise; the objectors are a long way from the Black residence and he does not see any problem. Mr. Jay Frechette, 1369 Spring Court, Sunnyvale, Architect, presented a scaled model of the hillside area and homes in Grey Eagle subdivision. He stated the Fire Marshal wants the Black home moved back 5 feet to allow easier turn-around for emergency vehicles. He stated that the slope of the driveway would be approximately 18-19%. He reviewed the grading that would be neces- sary with the relocation of the pad. Mr. Ken Miller, #3 Eaglet Court, stated he lives across from this lot; he felt the Black's should be able to build their home and he was not opposed to the location. Mr. Tom Plummer, 5 Red Feather Court, whose lot is across the street, sup- ported the plan as proposed. He stated he would like to see the grading of the slope minimized as much as possible. The following persons spoke in opposition to the change in location of the building pad: Mr. Michael O'Callaghan, 8 Grey Eagle Court, stated he was among the first property owners to buy a lot in this subdivision. He designed his house and built in accordance with the PUD. He presented maps showing the original PUD approval in comparison with the proposed modification. He presented pictures 5 - 8-18-87