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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT December 10, 1997 Page 4 The Planning Director commented on the review process, the grading policy, previous meetings with the applicants, and the visual impact (not highly visible with exposed wall area). Condition #2 could be expanded to retain trees and prohibit trimming of trees along Purissima Road unless with prior approval from the Planning Department. The assistant engineer noted they could review a width reduction in the easements, however, she would not recommend anything less than 30 feet. In response to the neighbor's concern regarding lighting, condition #8 could be expanded to address impacts on adjacent properties. Discussion ensued regarding the grading policy (guideline). Chairman Gottlieb suggested reducing the house one foot or lowering the bedroom; spreading grading out. She would prefer the applicant stay close to the grading policy by flattening the transition slope (backfill) to a more natural grade. Commissioner Jinkerson would like to be consistent with the grading policy. However, he does not want to tell the applicant he cannot have a level floor. The Planning Director felt staff could work with the applicant so no area of the finished floor level is more than five feet above existing grade, unless the Planning Director determines that such a limitation is impractical. Another suggestion was to expand condition#14 to avoid any inconvenience to other properties on the private road. The Planning Director indicated a note on the plan stating the existing house and garage to be removed 30 days of occupancy of new house was not a part of this approval. Staff will work with the applicant regarding this issue. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Commissioner Jinkerson and seconded by Commissioner Schreiner to approve the Site Development Permit for a new residence, Lands of Wheatley, with the following changes/additions to the conditions of approval: add to condition #1 for revised plans so no area of the finished floor level shall be more than five feet above existing grade, unless the Planning Director determines that such a limitation is impractical, and to flatten the transition slope (backfill) to a more natural grade; add to condition#2, no trees may be removed from this area "or trimmed"...; add to condition #8, consider impacts on adjacent properties; add to condition #14, avoid impeding access to other properties on the private roadway; and conditions #19 and #20, changing 40' to 30', and addition to both that no structures shall be permitted other than a pedestrian bridge crossing, if designed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. AYES: Chairman Gottlieb, Commissioners Cheng, Jinkerson& Schreiner NOES: None This approval is subject to a 21 day appeal period. Brief break at 8:15 p.m.