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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT May 4, 2006 , Page 2 neighbor, Mr. Lee, of Templeton Place, has expressed concern about privacy and view impacts that will result from the proposed garage. The applicant is proposing twenty-eight (28) 24-inch box trees planted around the perimeter of the property and eight (8) trees around the buildings to screen the house and garage. If the Planning Commission approves the applicant's request, Staff is recommending the required planting of 6 larger evergreen trees with the minimum dimension of 15 feet tall by 8 feet wide. A number of letters have been received regarding the project; one opposing, eight supporting and one supporting with a condition for a thirty day delay for neighbors to review the landscape plan. Commissioner Kerns asked about condition number 4 regarding the grading compliance. Debbie Pedro explained that if the Commission denies tonight's request for the grading exception, the applicant must restore the grading back to the 2004 level. If approved, clarification can be made either to follow the approved 2004 plans or the 2006 plans. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Craig Lund, applicant, gave a presentation explaining his project including the grading exceptions requested and proposed landscape screening. Chairman Cottrell asked if fill is proposed for the driveway. Debbie Pedro stated that 3 to 5 feet of fill was already in the existing driveway and which comprises the grading exception request. Commissioner Collins questioned the elevation of the parking pad and a clarification on the grading exception of 1 to 1.5 feet. John Chau, Assistant Engineer, explained the differences in the Town's grading policy, the approved and proposed plans including the grade of the parking pad and garage. Commissioner Clow asked about the landscaping that was proposed between the garage and Mr. Lee's back yard. Mr. Lund stated that there are established trees in that area and more trees and shrubs are proposed to shield Mr. Lee's view of his property. Mr. Ken Lee, Templeton Place, explained the changes in the appearance of the property without the retaining walls and flat area. He expressed that the existing grading and proposed plan exceeds the Town's grading policy and the proposed garage will be higher. He was concerned that the proposed trees would not grow quickly enough to screen the project. Mr. Lee wanted the profile of the garage lowered but preferred the original approved project plan. Mrs. Winnie Lee, Templeton Place, objected to the garage placement, height and her loss of privacy. She wanted the approved plan to be followed. Sandra Humphries,Environmental Design Committee, wanted to caution the applicant on the use of Redwood trees because of the eventual height. Mr. Lund, applicant, responded to Mr. and Mrs. Lee regarding the retaining wall removal and the elimination of the window on the north side of the garage. Lowering the garage to 14 feet instead of 17 feet was offered as a mitigating solution to the height issue.