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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 11.1 Request for a Site Development Permit for a new residence with attached garage, <br /> a detached carport and pool, Lands of Green Earth, 27168 Moody Court <br /> Sylvia Leung, applicant, addressed the following issues which the Planning Commission had <br /> raised when they denied their project. She referred to overall site disturbance, lack of <br /> landscape screening, steep driveway, lack of design change to house and carport and <br /> relocation of house to lessen visual impact. Mrs. Leung did not agree that there <br /> would be overall disturbance to the site. She stated that the existing building pad was <br /> barren and only some brushes were going to be cleared. Concerning landscaping they <br /> believed an appropriate landscaping plan could be established to screen their home as <br /> well as their neighbor's. On the driveway issue they had approval of both designs <br /> (long and short) for the driveway from County Fire. Their preference was for a <br /> shorter driveway even if this meant a reduction in allowed maximum floor and <br /> development areas. She stated they had designed their home within the Town's <br /> guidelines and it was well within the allowed development figures. Their carport was <br /> also open on three sides as defined by Town codes and should not be counted as floor <br /> area. Regarding the visual impact, she noted that the house was presently located <br /> where it had the least impact on the neighbor. The house was also in an L-shape <br /> which reduced the impact. <br /> Mr. Siudzinsk, 27150 Moody Court, stated he was concerned about the size of the proposed <br /> house and its proximity to his. He supported the redesign of the driveway and stated <br /> that he did not want to share a driveway. On the landscaping, he noted the ground <br /> • was rock and it was very difficult to get anything to grow. <br /> Mr. Leung, applicant,referred to Mr. Siudzinski's comments about the landscaping and noted <br /> that the trees around Mr. Siudzinski's house were green but the ones further out that <br /> received no care were distressed. He believed that landscaping which was cared for <br /> would live. <br /> Mr. Yang, applicant's architect, explained the design of the house and its siting. Concerning the <br /> siting he noted the constraints which incuded the impact on the neighbor and the <br /> leach field. Mr. Yang also described the carport. He noted it was open on three sides <br /> but did have a fagade of garage doors so its design was compatible with the house <br /> design. <br /> Mr. George Koster, 27297 Byrne Park Lane, stated that they were about to purchase a home on <br /> Byrne Park Lane and he was concerned about the environmental impact of this house <br /> on their home. He noted the concerns of the Planning Commission and he stated that <br /> he shared these concerns. He did not think such a large home was appropriate next to <br /> Byrne Preserve. <br /> Siegel noted that this was the first development on Moody Court and he believed the Town <br /> needed to sure the road could handle this and future development. The present road <br /> needed to be improved and it was a safety issue. He suggested a report on road <br /> maintenance and costs and a plan for the neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Siudinski, 27150 Moody Road, stated that Moody Court was private and the residents took <br /> care of it. There was no formal agreement. <br /> • <br /> July 1, 1999 <br /> Regular City Council Meeting <br /> 9 <br />