Staff Present: City Attorney Daudt, Planning Director Fagg, Planning Administrative Coordinator Hintz, Assistant Director of Public Works Khamphou, Associate Planner Lyon, Associate Planner Newell and Principal Planner Robertson

Commissioners Roberts and Weremiuk arrived at 1:35 pm.

2A. CONT'D - A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION BY DENLAR LLC FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT LOCATED AT 2110 NORTH LEONARD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE 3.3817 MAJ). (KL)

Associate Planner Lyon provided an update on the continued hillside project as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Lyon reported that staff has concluded from the studies that the proposed home will not impact the adjacent neighbor's solar panels.

Technical Questions:

- Engineering Dept. recommending street improvements - installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
- Drainage issues;
- Solar agreement between the two parties;
- Gaps in the sidewalks creating safety hazards;
- Deferment of street improvements.

DENNIS FREEMAN, developer, appreciates the Commission's support on the curb and gutters. He requested a deferral of the Via Escuela street improvements until the Boulders project goes in by covenant or assessment district; explaining that this is a huge financial burden.

The Commission commented and/or questioned the following:

-Costs of street improvement on Leonard Road;
-Connecting street and/or hammerhead - the Fire Department's condition (FID #6 condition);
-Process to create an assessment district or covenant.

Motion to approve Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:

-The applicant shall not be required at this time to add curb and gutter improvements.
-The City would create the covenant necessary to create curb and gutters in the future.
-The hammerhead and street extension of Leonard Road to match the existing road (no curbs and gutters) to satisfy the Fire requirements. Moved by Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.

Vote to approve Approve, subject to Conditions, as amended:

-The applicant shall not be required at this time to add curb and gutter improvements.
-The City would create the covenant necessary to create curb and gutters in the future.
-The hammerhead and street extension of Leonard Road to match the existing road (no curbs and gutters) to satisfy the Fire requirements. (Approved)

3A. FAR WEST INDUSTRIES FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT 12 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ON HILLSIDE LOTS WITHIN AN EXISTING GATED 15-LOT SUBDIVISION (TRACT 28495) LOCATED ALONG TUSCANY HEIGHTS DRIVE, SOUTH OF WEST RACQUET CLUB ROAD, ZONE R-1-B (CASE NOS. 3.3803 MAJ - 3.3814 MAJ AND 7.1456 AMM - 7.1467 AMM). (DN)

Associate Planner Newell provided an overview of the proposed 12 single-family residences on hillside lots as outlined in the staff report.

Commissioner Weremiuk asked if construction would begin on the east side and the construction trucks would be lining up on Tuscany Drive.

Commissioner Middleton questioned if a public benefit is required for this type of project.

BRIAN BERKSTON, Far West Industries, project manager, said they have studied the market and addressed concerns about the phasing of the project. He indicated their timeframe is to be built within one year from the time building permits have been issued. He provided details on the grading, setbacks, height, roof decks and landscaping of the project.

GEORGE ALVAREZ, Far West Industries, land developer manager, addressed the height of adjacent homes, roof pitch and building elevations. He provided details on the existing wrought iron fence.

Commissioner Roberts commented that this is a good project and made the following comments:

-Preferred to see the rooftop decks on the east side removed for privacy;
-Landscaping will be needed on both sides of east side property fence;
-Concerned that the height of the houses will affect the views of the Palisades project coming; would like to see the rooflines much lower.

Chair Hudson noted that this would have been easier to analyze if site sections of the adjacent properties would have been provided especially with hillside neighborhoods. He agreed adding more landscaping; however, suggested keeping it simple.

Motion to approve Approve, subject to Conditions as amended:

-Roof decks shall be eliminated from the homes proposed on Lots 10, 12 and 15.
-Building heights shall be consistent with the plans included in the agenda packet of April 8, 2015.
-Homes shall be constructed with pre-wiring for rooftop solar collectors.
-The perimeter fence on the east side of the subdivision shall include landscaping (such as vines) to enhance privacy between proposed existing homes.
-All construction vehicle parking/staging shall occur on Tuscany Heights Drive. Moved by Commissioner Weremiuk, seconded by Commissioner Calerdine.

Vote to approve Approve, subject to Conditions as amended:

-Roof decks shall be eliminated from the homes proposed on Lots 10, 12 and 15.
-Building heights shall be consistent with the plans included in the agenda packet of April 8, 2015.
-Homes shall be constructed with pre-wiring for rooftop solar collectors.
-The perimeter fence on the east side of the subdivision shall include landscaping (such as vines) to enhance privacy between proposed existing homes.
-All construction vehicle parking/staging shall occur on Tuscany Heights Drive. (Approved)