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7 / Minutes of a Regular Meeting DRAFT Town of Los Altos Hills PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 26379 Fremont Road cc: Cassettes (1)#5-06 1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Present: Chairman Cottrell, Commissioners Carey, Kerns, Collins &Clow Staff: Carl Cahill, Planning Director; Debbie Pedro, Senior Planner; Victoria Ortland, Planning Secretary 2. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR-none 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 LANDS OF CORRIGAN, 13920 Fremont Pines Lane (7-06-ZP-SD); A request for a Site.Development Permit for a 5,238 square foot two-story new residence with a 2,577 sq. ft. basement (maximum height 26' 101/z" feet), a 563 sq. ft. pool, and a grading exception to allow up to 13' of cut at the driveway to accommodate a basement garage CEQA Review: Categorical Exemption Section 15303 (a) (staff-Debbie Pedro). Senior Planner Debbie Pedro presented the staff report. The applicant proposed to build a two story home with a basement, pool and spa. There will be a new driveway access from the end of the Fremont Pines Lane cul-de-sac. Also on the site will be a secondary drive coming off the driveway easement that provides access to the basement garage. The applicant requested a grading exception of up to 13' of cut to accommodate the basement garage. The Town's grading policy allows for up to 8' of cut for driveways. The lot is relatively flat and the proposed grading will help lower the profile of the new house. The retaining walls will be below natural grade and not visible from off site. The Town's Pathways Committee has recommended the dedication of a 10' path easement along the west side of the property over the driveway easement. According to the Los Altos Hills Master Path Plan that was approved by Council in March of 2005, there are no on-road or off-road paths in this area. If the Planning Commission decides to not require a path easement in this area, staff should be directed to modify condition number 28 to require a pathway in-lieu fee instead. OPENED PUBLIC HEARING Courtenay Corrigan, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission with expressed excitement at starting the project and becoming a resident of Fremont Pines Lane.