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Stephen Chan, applicant, noted that he had met with his neighbors and they had had a very productive meeting at which agreement on his application was reached. He had agreed to lower the peak of their entry tower element by six feet and the top of the modified tower element would not be used as a decking area. Carol Tam, 14297 Saddle Mountain, Mr. Mehta, 14493 Saddle Mountain, and Sylvia Leong, 25386 La Loma Drive, congratulated the Chans for working toward a mutually agreeable solution to this application. Henry Mourad, 14300 Saddle Mountain, expressed two concerns: 1) the safety issue of truck traffic on Saddle Mountain which would be dramatically increased in the moving of the dirt; and 2) the enforcement regarding the contractors. He had had an experience where they dropped dirt on his property and although the contractor apologized, he believed there should be some controls. The City Manager, in response to Mr. Mourad's comments, noted that enforcement was handled by way of putting a stop work order on a project. Hubbard commented on fairness and consistency and referred to homes on ridge lines. He asked if anyone had any comments on restrictions being made for one story homes in these areas. Mr. Mehta, 14493 Saddle Mountain, noted that his home had been restricted to one story and he believed the Chans should be too. Mr. Stephen Chan, applicant, suggested that at the time of subdivision if a lot were highly visible then a deed restriction be placed on the land. This way the potential buyer would have a clear understanding of any restrictions on the lot. Dot Schreiner, 14301 Saddle Mountain Drive, gave a brief historical overview of the Saddle Mountain Subdivision and the decision by the Town to thereafter protect the ridgelines. She did believe early communication to be very productive when discussing what could be done with a lot. Schreiner also commented on the truck traffic for the Chan project, noting this was a blind curve and suggested a monitoring device or flag man be required. Councilmember Tryon arrived. Betty Ng, 12770 Leander, referred to the need for respect for individuality and the importance of the Town making decisions based on facts not subjectivity. She noted the need for some architectural regulations but also the acknowledgement of uniqueness of styles and the constitutional rights of residents. October 17. 1994 Adjourned Regular Meeting