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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT January 28, 1998 Page 3 Commissioner Jinkerson liked the basement solution. He would like to see the number of exterior lights reduced, particularly on the back (ridge) side. Commissioner Schreiner was concerned with the skylights although the proposed material is such that it will be subdued. She would also like to see the number of exterior lights reduced. Chairman Gottlieb agreed with both Commissioners. She suggested adding to the standard skylight condition requiring the use of material which allows 10% or less light emission for the skylights over the bedroom. MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED: Motion by Commissioner Schreiner and seconded by Commissioner Jinkerson to approve the Site. Development Permit for a new residence with attached garage and a detached one-car garage, Lands of Wilson, with.the following additions/changes to the conditions of approval: add standard skylight condition with a maximum of 10% light emitting from the bedroom skylight; condition#24, changed to a native path along Page Mill Road and grant any necessary additional road right-of- way; change condition#25 to grant a pathway easement over the 40 foot wide Buena Vista right-of-way; change condition #2 to work with staff to reduce exterior lights; and change condition #1 to work with staff to modify grading so the basement meets the Town ordinance. AYES: Chairman Gottlieb, Commissioners Cheng, Jinkerson& Schreiner NOES: None This item will appear on the City Council consent calendar February 18, 1998. 3.2 LANDS OF MALEK, 11972 Rhus Ridge Road (254-97-ZP-SD-GD-VAR); A request for a Site Development Permit for a new residence, and a Variance to exceed the maximum development area. This item was introduced by the Planning Director noting two corrections to the staff report: the garage is a two car garage; and the height of the two story section is 24' 5" from new grade and 15' 0" from native ground. The assistant engineer clarified the definition of dry stack walls, and discussed the driveway entry walls. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Safwat Malek, Los Altos, owner and architect, discussed the following: elements of the design; working around the existing oak trees; working with the neighbors; minimizing the cut and fill; minimizing tree removal (only two trees to be removed for construction); clarification of dry stack walls; stepping of the roof with each level; the garage location; photos of the site from various angles on the site; the use of earthtone colors with terra cotta roof material; and the impact on the neighbor(Goodman). Chairman Gottlieb felt the roofline did not follow the slope. Mr. Malek explained the siting of the house. He stated no where will you see massing. There are four different pads with four different rooflines.