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Commissioner Roberts also expressed concern about the mass of the houses and their proximity to Foothill Road. She indicated that she would like to reduce the height of these houses and look at the their landscaping prior to design review approval. She noted that moving the access road and making it public would help circulation as well as the properties developing across the street. Commissioner Maas agreed that moving the road to coordinate it with the entrance to the Merritt property is excellent. She stated that landscaping is very important and that she would like to see the landscaping plan for the six homes to ensure that the noise level and visibility issues are addressed. Ms. Maas also mentioned that traffic on Foothill Road needs to be addressed because more and more vehicles aze using the road to bypass I-680, and bicyclists aze increasing. She inquired if there is a plan to widen Foothill Road in this azea. Mr. Higdon replied that there will be one lane in each direction, a lefr-turn lane into the cul-de-sac, and aright-turn deceleration lane to enable southbound vehicles to get off the main lane before making a right turn. He added that there is a plan to coordinate this with the Merritt project. Commissioner Kumazan stated that he could make the tentative tract map findings as listed in the staff report. He indicated that he is supportive of the Commission's concerns for sufficient landscaping to protect the view and ensure the aesthetic appeal of development on the west side of Foothill Road, particularly because the restrictions do not apply to properties on a level higher than those along Foothill Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Dove, seconded by Commissioner Maas, to make the - tentative map findings as listed in the staff report. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Dove, Kumazan, Maas, and Roberts NOES: Commissioner Sullivan ABSENT: Commissioner Cooper ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Commissioner Sullivan stated for the record that he could not make the second and third findings that the site is physically suitable for this type of development and density, and that the design of the subdivision and proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Commissioner Dove suggested that a condition be added that the landscape plan for each of the six lots be forwazded to the Planning Commission for review and approval. Mr. Iserson stated that during the design review process for the six custom homes, staff would bring the landscape plan required for each of the homes before the Planning Commission prior to final action. With respect to the tentative map, he reiterated that the Commission has the authority to modify all Planning Commission Minutes Page 13 June 10, 1998