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Siegel stated that he did not think this project was ready for approval - there were too many questions yet unanswered. He noted the following issues: access, size of house (should be reduced to approximately 5,000 square feet), constraints of lot, highly visible site and moving of house downhill. Johnson concurred with Siegel's comments. He too thought the house was too big (should be reduced about 10%) and was on an exposed hill. Johnson also believed the house should be moved down the hill about 10' and that the fire access should be off Saddle Mountain. Hubbard agreed the house was too big as proposed; the driveway and grading should be minimized; the house should be moved downhill; and access should be off Saddle Mountain. Casey concurred with the comments raised by the neighbors and the recommendations of the Fire Department and staff concerning access off Saddle Mountain. She also agreed the house should be moved downhill and the size of the driveway could be reduced (still large enough for two cars). Casey did not concur with reducing the size of the house. The project met the Town's ordinances and she believed this was unfair to the owner. Casey suggested changing the ordinances so that the process would be more fair to the applicants. In addition she thought this should be a use of land issue and whether or not Mr. Becker was going to live in the house himself should make no difference at all. Tryon noted that most projects were approved in the Town and that other factors were considered in addition to the numbers allowed for development. `. Tryon commented on the visual impact, compatibility and drainage of the Becker application. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Siegel, seconded by Casey and passed unanimously to continue the request for a Site Development Permit for a new residence and swimming pool for Lands of Becker, 14290 Saddle Mountain Road, for a period no longer than 120 days for redesign, noting that if no redesign is submitted within that timeframe this application will be brought back to the City Council. It was further stated that the access to the project would be from Saddle Mountain. Mr. Becker, applicant, asked if they could submit a redesign as an interim step to get a preliminary reading before they took on the expense of a new set of plans. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8.1 Ordinance #__amending Title 5 of Chapter 7 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code Regulating Hours of Construction (SECOND READING) January 15, 1992 6