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Approved November 4, 2021 2 Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 7, 2021 Minutes Commissioner Couperus had communications with Sue Welch and Chair Indaco on Item 4.1; and Vice-Chair Waschura on Item 5.1. Chair Indaco had communications with Carol Gottlieb of the Environmental Design & Protection Committee (EDPC), Kit Gordon, and Sue Welch on Item 4.1; and with Commissioner Couperus on Item 5.1 4.1 28001 Elena Road (APN 182-02-0196) – File # ZP21-0047 – Lands of Sea Landing LP Zoning Permit for new 6’-0” tall property line fencing and gates. Continued from August 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15303(e) Project Planner: Staff: Jeremy Loh Chair Indaco opened the PUBLIC HEARING. Associate Planner Loh presented the staff report. Vice-Chair Waschura asked staff clarifying questions during the presentation. A question-and-answer session between the Commissioners and staff ensued at the conclusion of the staff presentation. The applicant's representative, Stephen Pahl, offered comments to the Commissioners. Commissioner Patel addressed the applicant regarding the lack of prepared information requested by the Commission at the conclusion of the August hearing for this hearing. A question-and-answer session between the Commissioners and the applicant ensued. Public Comment Michael Grady, a Los Altos Hills resident, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed fence to the wildlife and staff’s response to the unpermitted work. Kit Gordon, Open Space Committee Chair, offered comments in support of wildlife’s continuing access to the property. Charles Bronitsky, an attorney for the owners of Parcel 1, offered comments regarding his clients’ concerns about the proposed fence. Alisa Bredo, a Pathways Committee member, offered comments against allowing the gate and for supporting a pathway and a wildlife-friendly fence. Sue Welch, a Los Altos Hills resident, offered comments in support of maintaining a wildlife corridor and against the proposed fence. Stephen Pahl, the applicant offered to answer questions from the public, but none were asked. Vice-Chair Waschura asked the Assistant City Attorney, Claire Lai, for guidance regarding the Planning Commission’s limitations regarding various conditions of approval for a fence permit. Commissioner Patel asked staff questions regarding agricultural habitats. Chair Indaco offered comments against the applicant’s intent to plant bamboo. Chair Indaco closed the PUBLIC HEARING.