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community and the benefit of large lots. She expressed her concern with the type of grading and stated that contour grading would preserves trees, rural views and open space. She continued by stating that the FAR should not be greater than 33 percent, with smaller lots having smaller FAR's. She concluded by stating that she could support the application, as conditioned, with the inclusion of a FAR of no more than 33 percent and with the removal of five additional lots. Commissioner Sullivan expressed his disappointment with the lack of cooperation on the part of the developer in utilizing the commissioners' and residents' concerns and comments. Further, he spoke in favor of having two or more hearings on large projects. He expressed agreement with the staff report recommendation for open-space buffers on the north side, 15,000 square-foot lots as a minimum for the entire project, contour split-pad grading, the geotechnical mitigations, and with setbacks on "A" Street. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with moving houses closer to a collector street. He noted, in his view, the density of the project should be at 42. He spoke in support ofopen-space, wildlife corridors ,buffer zones and stated his desire for an additional buffer zone or open space corridor through the project to preserve rural views and open space. Further, he expressed his desire to develop a north-south comdor in the mid-point of the project near the area of Lots 60-61 and extending southward to Lots 4, 5 and 6. Further, he spoke in favor of additional guidelines being established relating to trees, and development of an open space area in the eastern most knoll azea on the Neighbor's Plan to help with retaining rural views. He stated the FAR should be 30 percent with lower profile homes, such as ranch housing, and one-story homes along the north border. He spoke in favor of growth management in order to allow schools to accommodate growth and not granting the remainder of the 1999 allocations to one builder. Commissioner Sullivan expressed his support with examining creek and trail issues with appropriate tree planting, trails being placed back from residences, and backyards with a 150 foot buffer zone to address neighbor's privacy concerns. Creek safety needs to be examined further. He concluded by noting that his recommendations are in compliance with the Specific Plan. Chairperson Cooper noted his support in controlling and slowing growth rates. He stated that the mid-range density has always been part of the Specific Plan and does not support increasing density in order to fund infrastructure. He expressed his interest in the idea of Charter Schools. He felt that the City shouldn't have deleted the park in the Specific Plan and noted that a school probably won't work on this site. In conclusion, Chairperson Cooper stated he will vote to deny the application due to its non-compliance with the Specific Plan and the developer's inability to cooperate with conditions as requested by the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Kumaran, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, denying Case PUD-97-12. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Dove, Kumazan, Roberts, Sullivan and Chairperson Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Maas ABSTAIN: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 August 12, 1998