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The Planning Commission recessed for a break at 8:54 p_ti-t. Cotrtmissioner Fox leR the dais during the recess. Chairperson Roberts reconvened the meeting at 9:03 p_m_ c_ YDK 336, Frank Berlo~ar Application for design review approval to construct an approximately 2,290-square-loot caretaker unit and three accessory structures that include: (1 J a. building containing an approximately 900-square-foot wine barn and an approxitrtately 1,776-square-toot garage/shop; (2) an approximately 1 ,6] 5-square-foot horse barn; and (3J ati approximately 900-square-foot hay barn_ The property is located at 2200 Vireyard Avenue, in the Vineyard Avenue Specific Plan area, and is zoned PUD-HR/OS Planned Unit Development - Hillside Residential/Open Spaced District. Commissioner Roberts recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Ms_ Decker summarized the staff report and described the background and layout of the sitc_ She indicated that the caretaker's unit must go through design review; the accessory structures would normally be reviewed administratively but were included in the design review as part of the larger project. She displayed the site design and noted the architect would elaborate on the design details. The roadside and residential side elevations would show the structure to be on-grade. Mr. Berlogar was amenable to lowering the plate height of the structure from 12 to 10 feet, which would drop a portion of the roo£ creating more visual interest and attenuation with respect to the ridgeline and the landscaping. Staff recommended approval of the prof ect_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN Ell_ Peter Shutts, project architect, 4133 Mohr Avenue, described the design of the structures, which were intended to be cotripatible with the hillside development and blend in with the environment. He noted that the landscaping would grow rapidly and would break up the hardscapc. The colors would be in earth tones, designed to blend in with the environment. He requested modification of the condition involving the wine barn, the geotechnical report recon-tniended that the wine barn have abasement level to anchor it to the hillside, wYticlt he believed was a safety issue_ IIc noted that it would not he visible, with the exception of several steps providing access to the area. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin regarding the addition of the basen~tent, Ms_ Decker stated that normally, residential FARs would restrict it but that in this case, it did not and. would not change the appearance of the building. Allen Roberts, 4148 Crrant Court, noted that he owned the two properties adjacent to the subject site_ He had no objection to the plans and believed it was a tine plan that he could support_ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 7, 2005 Page 9 of 15