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Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT June 10, 1998 Page 2 Bob Rutner, 10632 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos Hills, applicant, commented on the meeting with staff and the Via Ventana group. Design changes included the following: the number and shape of rear elevation windows; added trellises at two locations in the rear of the house; the planting of live oak clusters around the perimeter of the development; added a wing-wall near the garage to provide a curve and transition to the house; the selection of darker earth tone colors (gray, brown or beige tones for the paint color, stone and roofing, with a light reflectivity value of 40 or less); an open trellis on the cabana rather than a roof; and the revised plans showing the fifth parking space along the driveway. Pong Ng, 1513 Fairway Drive, Los Altos,project architect, was available for questions. Dr. Merideth Warshaw, 27977 Via Ventana Way, liked the trellis idea. She would like to review the color choices and be involved with the landscaping plan. The Planning Director noted condition#2 indicates a more restrictive light reflectivity value than usual. Gerald Thomas, 27933 Via Ventana Way, appreciated the efforts of the applicants and staff. However, he was still concerned that a formal approval was not received by the Matadero Creek Architectural Review Board. As neighbors, they have always relied on the Board's opinion. The Planning Director clarified that plans were delivered to three of the Board members and they were aware of the meeting date. He was under the opinion that the Board was in support of the revisions made to the plans. Staff has always tried to route plans to the Board, although the town is not required to obtain their opinion. Pong Ng, project architect, provided some history of the process with the review board. They had previously met with the Board noting that the only thing they were not comfortable with were the numbers. So the project went before the City Council for a decision. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Jinkerson stated that at the May 276h meeting there was a consensus for continuance so the applicant could meet with the neighbors as previously discussed and seek comments from the Board. All items have been addressed. They should not hold up this project for formal comments from the Board. Commissioner Schreiner agreed. She thanked the applicants for their patience. Chairman Gottlieb was pleased with the accomplishments made between the applicants and neighbors. She would like to make sure the Via Ventana Way neighbors receive a notice regarding the Site Development hearing for the landscaping plan.