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Staff and amended by Council as follows for Lands of Janssen & Sessions, 24615 Anacapa Court: 1) direct staff to add conservation easements in appropriate areas to address stability; 2) floor area = 3,800 square feet and development area = 5,600 square feet; 3) enclosed two car garage; 4) shift structure ten feet; 5) back up area at least ten feet from setback; 6) move driveway around pepper tree; 6) references to Los Altos School District should be changed to Palo Alto School District; and 7) the following statement should be deleted from variance finding number one: `similar in size to that on other properties in the surrounding neighborhood'. AYES: Mayor Casey and Councilmembers Hubbard and Johnson NOES: Councilmember Dauber ABSENT: Councilmember Siegel Dauber stated that she voted no on this project because she believed 3,800 square feet was too much floor area for this lot. 11.2 Request for a site development permit for a new residence, pool and spa, Lands of Sachs, 14245 Berry Hill Court The Planning Commission had approved this project on July 23`d with the condition that the height of the house be reduced four feet. An appeal of this decision had been made. Mr. Sachs, applicant, addressed the issue of visual impact and did not believe that his project would have a negative impact because the trees would block the roof line. He believed the project blended into the neighborhood and was aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Sachs commented on the requested height for the house and explained that the height was needed for the desired internal living space. On the subject of the proposed height, he also commented that the story �W poles had been incorrectly placed and the height was actually two feet lower than the poles indicated. Dan Adams, applicant's architect, explained the design of the home and how the reduction in height would result in a boxy look to the house. Tom Griffiths, 14125 Berry Hill Lane, supported the Planning Commission's decision to reduce the height of this house by four feet. He did not believe this house blended in well with the neighborhood and the trees would not block the view of the house. Lloyd Yelton, 14100 Berry Hill Lane, stated his objection to the size of this home, the height and pool location. He thought the house was too big, the pool was too close to his home and his view would be negatively impacted. Mrs. Yelton, 14100 Berry Hill Lane, commented on the landscaping on Berry Hill. The trees already blocked clear visibility and more trees could increase the possibility of accidents. Lance Sachs, applicant's son, explained the error in placing the story poles and the negative impact a height reduction would have on the house design. Council discussed the height issue before them and noted that the story poles had been incorrectly placed. Hubbard stated that while he agreed that some sites required additional restrictions, he did not believe this site was one of those. Casey agreed with Hubbard. Hubbard moved approval of the site development permit without the height restriction. Casey seconded ` the motion. Johnson stated that the motion would be a two -two tie. Therefore, Hubbard tar withdrew his motion and Casey her second. August 20, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting