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Commissioner Kumazan continued by stating concurrence with staff's recommendation of lots draining to the front of the homes. Further, he spoke in favor of the floor azea ratio being 30 percent and single-family homes not exceeding 20 feet in height. He suggested that 10 percent of the developed homes be single-story homes and constructed on corner lots or on lots to mitigate neighbors' views. Commissioner Kumazan concurred with staff's recommendation for ownership of the creek in the northeast corner. Further, he suggested having a homeowner's association be responsible for a particular azea of the creek . He noted that he felt the open space that is suggested in the Neighbor's Plan should be seriously considered, especially in light of the location of the existing pazk. Commissioner Kumaran concluded by expressing concern with growth issues relating to schools in the azea, and stated that infrastructure needs to be in place to support these issues. Chairperson Cooper stated he can not support a radical reduction down to 40 units. He expressed concurrence with the contour grading style and 15,000 square foot-lots. Further, he proposed that lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 45, and 46 be eliminated from the plan. In addition, he suggested that agreen-belt buffer be created as a transition zone and wildlife habitat, that would allow access to the creek, and allow approximately 1.6 homes per acre. Further, Chairperson Cooper stated concurrence with staffs' recommendation for drainage and suggested that the homeowners be given an easement to maintain cleaning of backyazd drains. Further, he spoke in support of not more than 55 units being developed on the property, the use of contour grading, and 40 percent FAR, with design of the home fitting the particulaz lot. Chairperson Cooper expressed concern with removal of the lazger trees (such as the 48" valley oak). In addition, he spoke in favor of the azchitecture of the homes, with single-story homes being desirable, but stated he would not support restrictions on the number of single-story homes. Chairperson Cooper suggested apublic-access trail along the creek in the short-term, with a continuous corridor along the creek when the Lund property develops. However, he stated this azea is not an ideal location for a park due to the terrain of the hillside. Further, Chairperson Cooper expressed agreement with the Neighbor's Plan for road alignment. In conclusion, he stated his expectation of extensive landscaping for all of these lots and the buffer being developed as a condition of the plan. Further, he expressed support of the Development Plan, with modifications as suggested. Commissioner Roberts stated that she would like to see the elimination of five lots that face Ventana Hills. Stated that the Historical Plan created crowding along the collector road and suggested eliminating one of the lots there. Further, she spoke in support of a buffer being developed which could lead to the creek, and stated concurrence with staff's recommendation of deferring this issue. In addition, she stated concurrence with Chairperson Cooper, that due to the terrain of the hillside, this azea is not ideal for a park. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 July 8, 1998