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residential zoning that fits the character of the neighborhood. Commissioner Sullivan stated he will not support the application. Commissioner Sullivan expressed support with applicant and staff attempting to preserve the setback from the Arroyo and heritage trees. He supported an additional setback at least to drip line of the oak trees, and leaving it in open space or natural environment. Further, he expressed opposition to a cut-through route from the Cheese Factory parking lot. Chairperson Cooper commended the applicant on the architectural design of the project; however, he stated his concerns were with the size of the proposed structure in relation to the size of the structures in the neighborhood and the establishment of a scale and size precedent for future buildings. Further, he stated that amodestly-sized development of single-family residences would be the best use of the area. Commissioner Cooper stated he will not be in support of the application. In conclusion, he stated he will support a statement from the Commission relating to appropriate zoning use for this property being residential and utilized as moderate, medium-density property due to the expense of this property. A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, recommending denial of PUD-98-OS to the City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES; Commissioners Kumaran and Sullivan, and Chairperson Cooper NOES: Commissioner Dove ABSENT: Commissioners Maas and Roberts ABSTAIN: None Resolution No. PC-98-58 was entered as motioned. Commissioner Kumaran stated he is in support of property being zoned as residential and single-family residential, if feasible. Further, he expressed concurrence with Chairperson Cooper relating to establishment ofinedium-density housing due to the expense of the property. Commissioner Sullivan stated he would like to see reflected in direction to City Council protection of the Arroyo and setback from heritage trees. Chairperson Cooper further suggested a recommendation to the City Council for residential medium-density rezoning with the possibility of a modestly-sized office structure. Commissioner Sullivan reiterated his suggestion of mixed use office and residential, depending on the support of the neighbors. Commissioner Dove expressed support with having residences on the second story of the office building, with the City Council's approval. Also, he spoke in favor of suggesting to the City Council and developer to consider strictly office with no retail cap. Chairperson Cooper responded that his suggestion is residential with the possibility of a street frontage office similar to the K & B property. In addition, Chairperson Cooper stated that second-story residential would still elicit objections from the neighbors in terms of impact, but stated he recognized the possibility of having office or commercial PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 July 29, 1998