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PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize for a future Council meeting discussion of the maximum development allowed (MDA) for the Matadero Creek Subdivision. LANDS OF NG, 13638 Golden Hill Court, request for a special land use permit for a new residence having a height in excess of fifteen feet The Planning Consultant referred to her 7/31/86 staff report which included the Site Development Committee's recommendation that a special land use permit be approved based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #300. Mr. James Downey, 26000 Newbridge, presented a letter to the Council which included his concerns about this project. Mr. Downey noted that he lived below the Ng's property and he did not feel that this project was in keeping with the rural quality of the Hills. The huge houses being built in the Town were aesthetically displeasing and impacted on the rights of the existing property owners. -4- Mr. Ng, applicant, commented on the proposed drainage for the project. He noted that fire retardant roofing would be used, the oak trees would be protected, an earthtone would be the color of the house and high leafy plants were planned as part of the landscaping. Council explained to Mr. Downey the special land use permit process, how long it had been in effect, and why the Council thought it important to review all projects over a certain height. Tryon asked if the mailing of notices for hillside projects could be expanded beyond the required 300 feet. Dronkert asked that everyone be notified, especially the neighbors Mr. Downey and Mr. Johnson who wrote letters, at the time of the Site Development Meeting on landscaping of the Ng project. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To agendize a report on the mailing procedure of notices for projects with a recommendation from staff on the feasibility of expanding the area of notification. The City Manager noted this report would be forthcoming at the first meeting in September. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Dronkert, seconded by Tryon and passed unanimously to grant a special land use permit for the Lands of Ng based on the project's conformance with the guidelines for Ordinance #300 and to request staff to send Mr. Downey and Mr. Johnson copies of the staff report and Site Development conditions on this project. F. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance # amending Section 4-1.05 and 4-1.06 Chapter 1 entitled 'Emergency Services' of Title 4 of the Los Altos Hills Muncipal Code designating the City Manager as Director of Emergency Services -4-