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Jim Crowther, 11301 Magdalena, commented that in his opinion there were already significant edificies in the neighborhood and this project could result in three castles. Bob Owen, developer, noted that the applicant had been given direction and guidance on building his home. Now the owner was being asked to redesign. Mr. Owen believed the proposed design was a good solution for the property and mitigations could be made such as overplanting and moving the house back. Council discussed the project before them. Dauber inquired about the siting of the pool and the Planning Director responded that the geologist had reviewed the plans and had concurred with the location. Dauber believed the proposed house could be sited differently to achieve a better result particularly since the top of the hill could not be landscaped because it was all concrete. Siegel believed this was a difficult lot and efforts could be made to reduce visibility on Magdalena as well as for the immediate neighbors. Hubbard and Johnson believed that increased landscaping could improve this project. Casey did not believe there was any visual impact on Magdalena and the planned landscaping would obscure the house. Casey further commented that this house had already gone through redesign and the proposed new home was a lower profile than the house that had been on the lot. MOTION SECONDED AND FAILED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Casey and failed by the following roll call vote to approve the request for a Site Development `, Permit for a new residence, pool and spa, Lands of Chao/Pang, 25701 Lomita Linda Court. AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Casey and Councilmember Johnson NOES: Mayor Hubbard and Councilmembers Dauber and Siegel MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Hubbard and passed by the following roll call vote to continue the request for a Site Development Permit for a new residence, pool and spa, Lands of Chao/Pang, 25701 Lomita Linda Court for redesign to soften the appearance of the house either through landscaping or redesign. It was further agreed this application would come back to the Council and not go back to the Planning Commission. AYES: Mayor Hubbard and Councilmembers Dauber, Johnson and Siegel NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Casey 11.2 Pacific Bell Mobile Services: Request for a Site Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, Variance and a Negative Declaration for the placement of a 20 foot high PCS pole and antennas and adjacent equipment box, Lands of Purissima Hills Water District, on LaCresta Drive behind 12869 La Cresta Drive %W December 4, 1996