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requirement of the subdivision. Again believed that the backyard was an important element for Los Altos Hills homes. This particular property had a small backyard due to its terrain and the constraints of the lot and suggested that moving the home back an additional 10 feet would present a hardship and major issue. Again spoke to all of the time and efforts that had been expended to design a home with a low profile. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Council Discussion: Planning Director Pedro reviewed the lot's constraints with Council and the limited building footprint. Councilmember Larsen requested clarification on the feasibility of accessing the property from the Ingress/Egress. Planning Director Pedro explained that per the Town's codes, and Ingress/Egress easement can only serve two properties. If it served as an additional access for an additional home, it would have to be a road with a widened right-of-way. City Manager Cahill explained that at a minimum it would have to be widened to 40 feet. Councilmember Summit voiced her concerns on the traffic impact on Vinedo Lane from the two driveways coupled with the Ingress/Egress. She understood that changing the driveway configuration would require a redesign. Summit supported the home being moved an additional 10 feet back on the property. Mayor Pro Tem Warshawsky commented that he had visited the site multiple times. He • supported the staff recommendation to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the project subject to the Conditions of Approval. Warshawsky noted that the project was compliant with the Town's guidelines. Councilmember Larsen supported the request for an increase in the frontage setback with the home moved back on the lot and further exploration of an alternative to the two driveways. Councilmember Kerr spoke to the problems associated with a redesign of the driveways. He suggested that if the cabana were to be relocated to accommodate the home being sited further back on the lot, additional screening should be required to mitigate the garage. He recommended that the application be returned to the Planning Commission to review the project with the additional 10 foot setback requirement. Mayor Mordo commented that he supported the decision of the Planning Commission and would vote to uphold their approval. He understood the neighbors' concerns but the home was compliant with the Town's requirements. Mordo noted that if the cabana were to be moved, it would most likely result in additional hardscape on the property and the applicant would lose useable space on their backyard. MOTION MADE AND WITHDRAWN: Moved by Larsen that the setback be increased 10 feet on the frontage of the home and the right driveway be relocated off the Ingress/Egress. Motion withdrawn by Councilmember Larsen. • 13 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 23,2009