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In response to a question by Chair Cooper relating to the need for separate addresses for the units, Mr. Iserson noted that it would only be necessary if it were used as a rental unit. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Norman Soares, Standard Pacific, 3825 Hopyard, Suite 195, represented the applicant. He stated that he is in agreement with the staff report and all conditions of approval. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Roberts commented that since the proposed units would be so intimately integrated into the main home, she does not feel the owners would rent out the units to unknown persons. She feels they would be used mainly for a nanny, parents, or older children of the owners. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with approving the application until the pending ordinance is approved. He also expressed concern with the potential increase in traffic on Foothill Road caused by these units. In addition, he noted that the subject homes are adjacent to the urban growth boundary line, and the General Plan encourages lower density uses adjacent to that boundary. He feels that the existing development is too high in intensity adjacent to the urban growth boundary line, and that adding the secondary units would just make that problem worse. He also commented that the development has already been approved without the secondary units. Finally, Commissioner Sullivan stated that since Oak Tree Farms is such a small development, he feels that all property owners should have been included in the public notice. Commissioner Maas stated that she was in support of the application, although she suggested asking the builder to trellis the secondary unit parking space next to the garage. Commissioner Kumaran stated that since the application meets all State guidelines and since the conditions are so well defined, he is in support of the application. He also explained to Commissioner Sullivan the reasons for the Commission directing staff to draft an ordinance relating to secondary use permits. Chair Cooper stated that he somewhat agrees that the proposed units would have a very minimal impact on density, although he does not feel that warrants a denial of the application since it's only two units and they serve a good function. He, therefore, supported staff's recommendations and conditions of approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Maas, recommending approval of UP-98-11, subject to the separate conditions of approval for each respective residence. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 May 13, 1998