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Planning Commission Lands of Gafner August 12, 1998 Page 2 Staff notes that the proposed floor area has been reduced by approximately 800 square feet due to the plan changes. A revised worksheet #2 is attached, as is a letter from the applicant's architect, outlining the modifications from the previous proposal (note that basement space (514 sq. ft.) is now included in the floor area, as a small portion of the basement wall would be above grade). The story poles on the site have been adjusted to reflect the new height limitations. Modifications The Planning Commission gave specific direction to the applicants regarding the project, and the applicants have modified the plans in response to the comments. These changes include: 1. Reduce the overall height of the residence to no higher than 23 feet. The applicant has reduced the height of the residence to 23 feet by reducing the height of the interior attic spaces, lowering the finished floor by one foot, and reducing the roof pitch from 8:12 to 7:12. The lowest-to-highest height is now 25 feet. Also, the living space over the garage has been eliminated and converted to attic storage, with a pull-down stair. The height of the garage is now 19'10". The change in height also reduces the project square footage significantly, as attic areas over 7 feet in height have been eliminated. 2. Protect the views of adjacent neighbors. Two neighbors spoke at the last meeting regarding view impacts: Mr. Thomas, at 27033 Dezahara Way, and Mr. Jacquess, at 27053 Taaffe Road. In addition to lowering the height, the proposed home has been relocated approximately 15 feet uphill by reducing the three car garage to a two car garage. This change appears to have restored the view from the Thomas residence. The changes to height and location also have enhanced potential views from the Jacquess site, although staff notes that there is not an existing view from that site due to the mature trees which are located on the Gafner lot and the adjacent site. Staff has also received a phone call from a representative of the subdivision's architectural control committee, indicating that they have reviewed the plans and have determined that the project as revised now complies with the CC&R's.