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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT March 11, 1998 Page 2 Commissioner Aurelio had no concerns. He felt the applicants have done a good job fitting the house onto the site. Commissioner Cheng agreed. Chairman Gottlieb was concerned with the positioning of the garage and possible lights directed toward the Wen bedroom. She suggested flipping the garage to the other side which would require less pavement with a slight shift of the house. She felt this lot and lot 3 should have garages • facing each other to concentrate noise. It was noted that the project, as designed, has equal impact on both neighbors. A shift would impact the back property more. The topographic difference between the two properties will provide some buffer from the garage. She continued, requesting a conservation easement over the drainage swale. Staff noted a conservation easement was not required with the Wen project. The assistant engineer stated a conservation easement was not requested since a relatively small area drains into the subdivision. Areas that could be used for landscaping were discussed. The applicant stated he would be willing to reduce or eliminate the circular element of the driveway, but changing the garage would be problematic (creating difficulty entering the garage). The Environmental Design Committee felt there was excessive outdoor lighting and recommended a reduction. Commissioner Cheng would like to make sure the applicants have enough lighting for safety. MOTION SECONDED, AMENDED AND PASSED: Motion by Commissioner Schreiner, seconded by Commissioner Jinkerson, and amended to approve the Site Development Permit for a new residence, Lands of Robinson & Ikeda, with the following additions/changes to the conditions of approval: a conservation easement shall be granted over the 20 foot wide storm drain easement that bisects the property. Plantings within the easement shall be restricted to non-invasive native riparian species; the circular element of the driveway shall be revised to reduce some of the pavement, while still allowing for the required Fire Department turnaround; and the applicant will work with staff to reduce the outdoor lighting to the minimum needed for safety. AYES: Chairman Gottlieb, Commissioners Aurelio, Cheng, Jinkerson & Schreiner NOES: None This item will appear on the City Council consent calendar April 1, 1998.