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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT January 14, 1998 Page 2 basement below the garage to further minimize cut. There will be a glass block wall in the - master bedroom which will not impact any neighbor. Walter Leach, 12475 Briones Way, questioned the location of the pool asking if it was any closer to the property line. The Planning Director indicated no. Peter Rip, 12220 Menalto Drive, discussed page 3 of the staff report which indicated that the applicant has agreed with some of his neighbors to prune existing trees (Walnut tree in particular) and remove some shrubs to restore views. Although this is not in writing, he would like it a part of the record. Mr. Rip voiced support of the project. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Jinkerson voiced support of the project with the deletion of the basement below the garage and with the reduction of height and width of one chimney. Commissioner Cheng agreed. Commissioner Schreiner also agreed, suggesting strengthening condition#2 to include wording that mature plantings (front and back) shall be no higher than the new residence. Chairman Gottlieb would like patina added to the cooper roof(reflective value), and requested additional wording be added to condition#16 to provide photographs of the entire cul-de-sac to assess road damage prior to final. Also, it was noted that the standard skylight condition should be added. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Commissioner Jinkerson and seconded by Commissioner Schreiner to approve the Site Development Permit for a new residence and pool, Lands of Godinho, with the following additions/changes to the conditions of approval: add to condition #1 elimination of the basement area below the garage, reduction of the chimney width to 3-4 feet maximum and reduction of the chimney height to the minimum required by the Uniform Building Code; add to condition#2 stating the front and back mature plantings shall not exceed the height of the roofline of the structure; add standard skylight condition; add to condition #16 to provide photographs of the entire cul-de-sac to better assess any damage caused by the construction; and the cooper roofing shall be treated to enhance a weathered appearance. AYES: Chairman Gottlieb, Commissioners Cheng, Jinkerson& Schreiner NOES: None This item will appear on the City Council consent calendar February. 4, 1998. 3.2 LANDS OF SILVESTRI, 13935 La Paloma Road (144-97-ZP-SD); A request for a Site Development Permit for a new residence and pool. This item was introduced by the Planning Director who acknowledged the receipt of two letters from neighbors (Tsui/Reed and Whitney).