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to the Foothill Road Overlay District standards. This modification allowed staff and the applicant to incorporate as many of the Overlay District standards as possible. Mr. Iserson further described the proposed lot sizes, noting that the proposed modification would result _ in the lots being slightly larger than originally suggested. He also noted that the developer no longer desires to create open space pazcels which would be maintained by a homeowner's association. The land that had been designated as open space will be included within the parcels, and building envelope azeas have been created identifying the azeas of the lot which may be developed. Therefore, the open space areas would be maintained by the private lot owners. Mr. Iserson commented that although staff normally prefers the homeowners's association concept, there is sufficient reason to expect maintenance of those azea in this project. Furthermore, the landscaping will be native, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscaping. Mr. Iserson also reported that the revised design guidelines aze generally consistent with the West Foothill Road Overlay District guidelines. He pointed out that the lots would be oriented and sited to front Foothill Road instead of backing to it. This would eliminate any noise issues and also be consistent with the design guidelines. He also stated that each custom home would be subject to design review approval. Mr. Iserson also stated that an old landfill under lots 4, 5, and 6, will need to be removed as part of the subdivision improvements. In addition, the landslides will be repaired. Since this azea will be completely regraded, staff has no objection to allowing flat pads on these lots. However, staff believes the remainder of the lots should have stepped or natural house sites. The landscaping plan was also described, and Mr. Iserson noted that the developer would be providing landscaping along the Foothill Road frontage and on the slopebank below lots 4, 5, and 6. He also stated that since the landscaping will have to be irrigated for at least three yeazs, staff has included a condition requiring the developer to maintain the landscaping for the first three years. After that, the responsibility will be given to the homeowners. Staff supports the modified PUD and recommends approval subject to the conditions in Exhibit "B', except to delete Condition No. 17. In response to Commissioner Bazker's questions regarding the side yazd setback, Mr. Iserson stated that if the Commission felt it should be increased, a condition could be included recommending that the building envelope be pulled back. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Joseph Azaz, 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 155, represented the applicant. He agrees with the staff report and conditions of approval and with staff s recommendation to delete Condition No. 17. He thanked staff for their efforts on this application. In response to a questions by Commissioner Barker, Mr. Azar stated that he is in agreement with the 25-foot setback. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Page 18 Mazch 25, 1998