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219 Council was approving the conversion of only one unit and requiring the remaining space be used as a two car ~.~.~a~e, be adopted. The roll call vote was ~sf~s: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Appeal of Vic Lund of a decision of the Planning Commispion ~eny~n~ Case PUD-83-2, his application for PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning and development plan approval for a 12 lot.mediu~ density residentia!pro'e~on a~~l_12.4 acres located at 306 Neal Street. Zonip~ for Lt~e property ~s R-1-6500 (Single-famil Residential) District Consider adoption of Negative Declaration Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 83:76) dated February 17, 1983, regarding this matter. Mayor Butler declared the public hearing open on the appeal and the negative declaration. Mr. Vic Lund, appellant, 234 Main Street, stated he is here to make a presentation appealing the decision of the Planning Commission in denying his application for twelve units on 1.6 acres at 306 Neal Street. He stated this is a special site and that the project is very high quality that will be compatible in architectural styles with the surrounding neighborhood, convalescent hospital and veterinain clinic. He stated the housing will fit buyers needs relative to price, style, maintenance, etc. He advised the design would be California heritage theme. Mr. Gil Barbee, land planner for the project, stated this is the fifth job since 1974 that he has worked on for this particular site. He reviewed the proposed plan, stating there will be twelve units built in a circle in six buildings. He stated the density has been carefully checked and that the standard eight units per acre under the General Plan would allow twelve units plus, and that this is the same density as surrounding property. He stated the buildings have been arranged to be the least ob- strusive to neighbors as possible. He presented an exhibit showing design. He re- viewed the view levels of the existing homes on Del Sol and Entrada, stating the view from balconies on Del Sol clear the roofs of the proposed buildings. Councilmember Brandes asked if any of the units could be lowered. Mr. Barbee advised that some units could be lowered as much as three feet. Mr. Barbee presented a ~nap showing setback lines. He advised the proposed setback will not obstruct the views of sur- rounding neighbors and allow for smaller yards, which is more desirable in this type of housing. Mr. Lund stated that the view from Mr. Tompkins house would not be ob- structed by any building in the project. Mr. Ken Gooch, 4466 Black Avenue, designer for the project, presented an exhibit showing design and elevations, and stating the project is top of the line luxury buildings with two car garages, California heritage design, varied facades, roof lines lowered, tile roofs, and other outstanding features that will fit in with the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. A1 Dutchover, landscape architect for the project, stated this is a unique site with a park-like setting. He reviewed the landscape plans as well as preserva- tion of trees, and the walkway design. He stated the spa and waterfall equipment would be housed to minimize noise, and that a fence will also be constructed to minimize noise. He stated the common areas will be maintained by the homeowners association, and that there will be an automatic irrigation system, low lighting system, five gal- lon shubbery and fifteen gallon trees, and a manmade creek through the project which will be 3" to a maximum of 14" deep. He emphasized the natural terrain and heritage trees would be preserved as much as possible. 4. 2/22/83