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Commissioner Sullivan expressed his disagreement with the staff report relating to compliance of the Foothill Road Overlay District. He stated that the eight lots that are clustered along Foothill Road do not comply with the Foothill Road Overlay guidelines. Commissioner Sullivan continued by expressing his concern with dirt being disbursed around tree trunks and with the visibility and height of the proposed structure. He expressed disagreement with the calculations done for the FAR and stated the FAR should be calculated based on the flat azea of property. Further, he expressed concern with the geotechnical survey and stated he would not be in support of approving the application. He expressed sympathy for the applicant and all the monies that have been spent on the project. Commissioner Kameny expressed sympathy with the applicant's time and money spent on the project and felt that the geotechnical issues would be resolved. He spoke in support of requiring a new study for any residence built on property. He stated that any dumping of dirt on the property should be removed in order to preserve trees. Further, he stated that due to Mr. Nelson's efforts, he would like to see the fire maintenance agreement left intact. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny relating to whether the applicant is subject to new fee structures, Ms. Seto responded that the applicant is chazged the fee structure that is applicable at the time of payment. Chairperson Kumazan expressed concern with the visibility of the proposed structure. He stated he would opt for voting on this application after staff provided additional information. He stated that a new _ geotechnical study should be conducted to ensure the safety of the building on property and that the dirt azound the trees should be removed. He stated he is in support of postponing the approval of application until staff provides additional information relating to building on elevations west of Foothill Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Chairperson Kumaran, that action be delayed relating to Case PUD-98-10 until a geotechnical study can be conducted, a new tree report is provided, and visual analysis of the proposed structure's location is provided . ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Maas and Chairperson Kumazan NOES: Commissioners Cooper, Roberts and Sullivan ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion failed on a 3-2 vote. There was considerable discussion relating to additional poles being installed on the property to define the view line and structure height, the Foothill Road Overlay Guidelines, additional geotechnical surveys being conducted when the structure is approved for the building, and timeline for completion of review of Foothill Overlay guidelines. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 October 14, 1998