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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-1982 Planning Commission Minutes CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COM~ISSION MINUTES DATE: Wednesday, May 26, 1982 - 7:30. p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA TYPE: Regular Meeting ROUTINE ORGANIZATION Roll Call Present: Commissioners Bolger, Crowther, King, Laden, Monia, Schaefer and Zambetti Absent: None Minutes Commissioner King moved, seconded by Commissioner Zambetti, to waive the reading of the minutes of May 4, 1982 and approve as distributed. The motion was carried, with Commissioners Laden and Crowther abstaining, since they were not present at the meeting. The following changes were made to the minutes of May 12, 1982: On page 2, the first sentence should read "State Act" and on page 6, the date in the , third line should be May 26, 1982. Commissioner King moved, seconded by Commissioner Laden, to waive the reading of the 'minutes of May 12, 1982 and approve as amended.. The motion was carried, wi'th Commissioner Zambetti abstaining since he was not pres'ent at. the meeting. la. GPA 82-1-B Moreland School 'Distr'.ict, Brookview 'and E1 Quito School lb. GPA 82-1-C Sites, amend the General Plan Designation from Communit'y Facility-School Site to Medium Density Residential and P-D (Planned Development) Residential respectively; continued from May 18, 1982 Staff gave the history of the applications. They noted that the Planned Development was no longer be'ing considered as part of the E1 Quito site. It was explained' that part of the purpose of the hearing at this t'ime is to get input from the citizens in 'the area as to wh~t they feel is the appropriate use for the school sit~es, considering the fact that the Zon- ing Ordinance may be amended to allow .different uses. It was noted that the sites have a General Plan des'i'gnation of Community Facility-School Sites, and the zoning allows the 'implementation of school uses because they are conditional use's in the R'-I-10,0O0 district; therefore, it is not inconsistent with 'the Genera]..Plan. The environmental analysis procedure and State guidelines were discussed. Commissioner Crowther expressed th'e opinion that he felt an Environmental Impact Report should be prepared on the project, specifically in view of the large public interes't.' It was~ noted that an initial study is on file for Commission review. The public hearing was opened at 7'.:50 p.m. Terry Griswold, 12618 Paseo' Cerro,. inquired about the sale of the sites and reiterated Quito's position'j'th'at, if the property is going to be sold, they want single 'family homes there. Mr. Reasoner reiterated the School 'District's position. He clarified that the State does discourage 'dis.tricts from holding onto sites that are not being used for school purposes by' placing increased penalties. He noted that the district has acc.epted a bid for lease for a one-year period of time with 'the' 'One World Montessori School. Commissioner Crowther stated that he' believes that the Open Space Ele- ment of the'General Plan catalogs 'the 'schOol sites as open space, and he asked Staff to research 'this 'issue. Staff explained that school sites are not designated as open space; .they are part of the' Open Space Element because they are a resource. They added that the General Plan is not P~an~ing Commission Page 2 ~Meeting Minutes 5/26/82 GPA 82-1-B and 82-1-C (cont.) inconsistent with the 'zoning because· school sites are conditional uses and the concurrent uses with school. sites are conditional uses and are allowed in those districts. Commissioner Crowther· disa'greed, and asked the Deputy City Attorney to review ·the Open Space ·Element and the map and designations. The· Deputy City 'Attorney· clarified that the school sites are listed as resources. CommiSsioner Schaefer explained tha. t she had discussed with Mr. Reasoner the fact that perhaps the three-month period granted by any public agency selling land could be extended to six months·, in order to allow a community group to come forth ·if they are interested in buying it for 25% of its fair market· value. She· ~also ·sugges·t·ed that the amount of land or fees' that would be required when' development occurs could be increased. Bob Michaels and Randy Snyder, of the Executive Board of the Saratoga Parkwood Homeowners Association, expressed their previous recommendation to support the current zoning of Co.mmunity Facilities-School Site. Jack Coverstrei't~, a resident of the Moreland School ·District, noted that the "%)i~'t'~i~'t p'aid for'-".~.~TM ~o'ok~i~" site, not-= ~h~-F~it~, ..~nd'~ h~' ~.~r~ge.d th"~.-- CommisSion to consider the best usaige for the site ·for the City now and in the future, stating that the· district is in financial trouble and needs money to make improvements· on other schools .· Susan Zimmer, a resident of the Sch.ool District, indicated that the larger issue is the education of the children, and the· district needs money at th i s time. Mike Evans, a resident of the Schoo:l District, agreed, stating that he did not wish to be burdened with carrying an empty site that is no longer used as an educational facility. Commissioner Monia moved· to close the public hearing. Commissioner Laden seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Commissioner Bolger agreed that there needs to be an Environmental Impact Report. He sta·ted that he feels there would be a great deal of traffic added to the neighborhood i'f R-l-10,000 zoning was recommended, and he also would like to know how much traffic would be generated if it were designated R-i-20,000. The~ traffic increase· wa·s discussed. CommiSsioner Monia moved to deny GP·A 82-1-B, stating that he feels that the area should be consistent wi.th the General Plan, wh·ich has an open space school use designation, and t~e neighbors have expressed their wish to keep it in its present use. Commissioner Bolger seconded the motion. Staff discussed the underlying zoning and the General Plan designation. Commissioner Laden suggested taking this school site and putting it into the General Plan discussion, which would include needed open space. The · policies of the General Plan Committee· were discussed. The vote was taken on the motion to deny GPA 82-1·-B. It failed, with Commissioners Zambetti, Laden, Scha'efer and King dissenting. Commissioner Laden moved that this item be joined with the General Plan Review and' assessed along with it. The motion. failed for lack of a second. Commissioner King commented that he felt that the Commission was being unrealistic, since the City was doing nothing to allow people to come into the community wi·th young famil~ies that are going to utilize these schools. He moved to approve GPA 8'2-1-B and C, per the Staff Report. Commissioner Zambett·i seconded· the 'motion. It was pointed out that the applications should be considered'in separate motions.' Commissioner King withdrew his motion and moved to rec'ommend approval'.'of GP~ 82~1~B-, '~°~..--i..Aj!=~'-.' per the Staff Report dated January '.7, 1982. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the motion. The motion was discussed. The vote ·was taken, and the motion was carried, with Commissioners Bolger, Crowther= and Monia dissenting. Commissioner ~chaefer moved that the Commission request that there be an attachment in writing on this property that, at th~ time of the subdivision map, the City will be·· requesting 1~ to 2 acres of land for dedication. Commissioner ~ing seconded the moti·on, which was carried, wi'th ·Commissioners Bolger, Crowther and Monia dissenting. Planning Commission Page 3 ~Meeting Minutes 5/26/82 GPA 82-1.-B and GP,A 82-1-C (cent.) f~R~'i~[r~{%[i . . ."~'P'i""'~2-1-C (El Quite SchOol Site), ~iscussion followed on the portion'of land to be purchased by the City to add onto the park that is now under' lease. Mr. Reasoner stated that the District will make the' det'erminati'on of the amount of land to be offered, and the land is nowbeingrsurVeyed. A"p0'Ss'ib'l'e .donation of land to the City by the District was discussed. Commissioner Monia commented that the City does"give 'up tremendous open space resource, and he feels some consider'ation'should be 'given to the fact that the communi- ty has supported the District for ~any years. Staff .i{6:t~=d'z'!~Eat the Commission is'only dealing with the area that is developed in school buildings at this time. The Deputy City Attorney clarified that the drawing on the Original application is before the Commission, and if approved, that ,'ill'be't'he"boUndary'O~'th'e'Gen~ral Plan. FIe added that if the survey being done by the District is different, this action will be controlling. Commissioner Crowther Stated that he believes this site also needs an EIR, and he moved to deny GPA 82-1-C and retain it as a'school site. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Zambetti moved to recommend to the City Council approval of GPA 82-1-C, per Item 3 in the' Staff Report dated January 7, 1982 and Exhibit "D". Commissioner ~onla seconded the' motion, which was carried, with Commissioner Crowther dissenting. 2. Consideration of Amendments to the 1974 General Plan of the City of. Saratoga; continued from May 18, 1982 Staff commented that at the previous meeting there had been concern expressed about the density issue in .Area I. They noted that this issue had been advertised; however,: none of the people from the original area meeting were notified, nor were the area representatives. Letters received were referenced, specifically one from Mr. Moohey, asking if the COmmission would entertain the 'notion of allowing mini storage on the Carreira property. The public hearing was opened at 8:55 p.m. Gerald Moohey and Mr. Francis appea. red to address the mini storage project, giving a presentation on t.he possible project. It was deter- mined that the Commission will review and consider all of the C-V areas in a study session at a future date., at which time this project could be considered. Commissioner Zambetti expressed con:cern about the density in the Area I and the amount of conforming secondary living structures on the lots that are R-i-40,000. He requested'Staff to determine exactly where the zoning lines are between the two densities, and what areas specifically :it..i'~ affecting. It wa's also determined that Areas A, C and J will be considered at the next meeting and decisions made. It was directed that this matter.be continued to the 'Adjpurned Regular Meeting on June 1, 1982 at'4:30 p.m. 3. GF-334 - Consideration of an Amendment to the Saratoga Zoning Ordinance authorizing ~anufactured.HOmes in all Residential Districts within the City of Saratoga, an Ordinance required under SB-1960 The Deputy City Attorney reported that the City Council had an informal public hearing on this matter and referred it back to the Commission for any further consideration. He stated that there is no legislation pend- ing which would affect SB 1960; there is some legisl'ation concerning mobilehOme parks. He outlined' the various options available at this time. The question of doing a needs analysis in the 'Housing Element before adopting this ordinance was discussed. The Deputy City Attorney explained that the statute states that 'youl carlnot discriminate against manufactured housing~q' ~z.t does' not qualify that prohibition by '~'eq:~i~ing"'a finding of need first'; it presumes the need. He added' that the 'language concerning compatibility applies' to' designation' of lots, not 'districts. He discussed the statute, stating that it does not give any guidance on compatibility; it is left up to the 'cities to determine their own needs and make their own judgments. It was clarified that it would be possible to establish - 3 - ~la~ning Commission Page 4 '=l..Meeting Minutes 5/26/82 GF-334 (cont.) a Special district for mobilehomes that woZuld be the equivalent of mobileh'ome parks'. The public hearing wa's 'opened at '9:30 p.m. Carol Machol, Ronnie Way, express'ed her opinion that this ordinance should not be considered ahead of the 'General Plan, and there should be input from the area.representatives. She reference~ an. article on mobilehomes, ~o~Hg '~th'~t" ov'er' '6n~-.H.~l~f 'of" 'th"~m'.are i~Ut Qn pri'~ate' lots and that ~here 'are 'safety hazards associated with them. She noted. that SB 1960 must be read wi'th'in the 'context of the new 'Housing Element Law AB 2853, and that the 'City h~s'indicate'd that 'ther'e is no need for more affordable housing. Commissioner King moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Laden. seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Discussion followed on the need and on the~fact that the City does not · .'=H'~Ve an established H0'.using Element. The Deputy City Attorney indicated that an option to the Commission would be ·to susp'end the matter and take it into consideration with 'review ·6f the Housin·g Element, since there is no .particular time limit. It ·wa·s ~ointe·d out that the City Council has ~teadfastly refused to take ··up the· Housing Element as part of the General Plan. Commissioner Schaefer· indicated' that Mayor Callon had informed her that the consensus of the Council is that they want the Commission to ..consider the HOusing Element as part of the General Plan. Commissioner Crowther moved to recommend to the City Council that no further action be taken on this ordinance at this time; that it be tabled and be considered as part of the General Plan Review,' along with the Housing Element. Commissioner Monia seconded t~·e motion, with the specific request that th~ Housing Element be sent forward to the Planning Commission. The vote was taken on the 'motion, which was carried, with Commissioners Zambetti and King dissenting. Commissioner Zambetti explained that he was confused wi·th the process,' since the resolution on this ordinance was sent to the Council and they have not acted on it and have sent it back. He added that he feels that a lot of time and paperwork has been generated for the City and nothing has been done. Commissioner King agreed, stating that he feels that the Commission has been used and manipulated in this matter'. 4a. A-809 - V. Bellomo, Request for Design Review Approval and a Variance 4b. V-570 - to erect a sign which exceeds the maximum allowable area at 18570 Prospect Road; continued from April 28, 1982 It was directed that this item be ·~ontinued to the· June 23, 1982 meeting, at the applicant ' s request. 5. A-818 - A. Berman, Request for Desi·gn Review Approval to construct a one-story dwelling over 22' in height on Via Tesoro Court (lot 2) in th·e R-l-·40,000 zoning district; continued from April 28th It was directed that this item be ·continue~ to the 'August 25, 1982 meet- ing, at the applicant ' s request. 6. A-810 - Parnas Corp., Request for Design Review Approval to construct a two-story single family residence on a hillside lot on Vintage Lane; continued from May 12, 1982 Staff described the proposal. The' let·ter from the City Geologist on this application wa·s noted. Commissioner Crowther expressed concern regarding the 20 ft. setback from the fault line, stating that he thinks it requires 50 feet. The public hearing was opened at 10:18 p.m. Patrick Sullivan, representing the"applicant, stated that the City Geolo- gist has agreed with the 'geology report.' Mike Kern, from Terratech, discussed the fault line. Commissioner' Laden moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the motion, wh·ich ·was carried unanimously. - 4 - Plan~ning Commiss ion ~' Page 5 ..Meeting Minutes 5/26/8 A- 810 (cont.) Commissioner Laden moved to approve A-810, per the Staff Report and Exhibits i'B" and "C" and the 'let'ter' from the City Geologist dated May 25, 1982. Commissi'oner King seconded the 'mot'i'on. The geology on the site was discusse'd, specifically the fault line and the fact that the homeown'ers should be made aware of it. The Deputy City Attorney suggested that this could be put in an agreement which could reference the' 'geology report in the 'City file. Commissioner Crowther commented that he 'would like' 'it legally recorded and moved to · amend the motion to include a condition of. dedication of an open space fault line easement 20 "feet' 'on ea'ch' 'side of the 'fault line. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the 'amendment.' Bill Heiss, the engineer, explained that the map is already recorded on this project. He stated that he could make the map as an exhibit attached to the easement. Commissioner King commented that he would be voting no on the amendment', since he feels that the City Attorney was suggesting a more favorable approach. The vote on the amendment to the motion was taken, which carried, with Commissioner King dissenting. The vote on the motion to approve A-810, as amended, wa's taken. The' motion was carried, with Commissioner Crowther dissenting. 7. A-823 - Parnas Corporation, RequeSt for Design Review Approval to con- struct a two-story si. ngle family dwelling on Lot 24, Congress Hall Court, in the HC-RD Zoning District; continued .from May 12th The proposal was described by Staff. The public hearing was opened at 10:25 p.m. Since no one appeared, Commissioner Zambet'ti moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner King seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Commissioner King moved to approve'A-823, per the Staff Report, Exhibits "B" and "C" and the City Geologist "s .letter dated May 18 1982 Commis- sioner Zambetti seconded the motion, whi'ch was carried, with Commissioner Crowther dissenting. 8a. A-817 -'M. Gera, Request for Variance and Desi'gn Review Approval to con- 8b. V-574 - struct a two-story dwelling at '19120 Springbrook Lane, which exceeds the standa'rd floor.area ratio by 23.3'%; cont. from May 12th Staff explained that there had been a split vote on thi.s matter at the previous meeting. The public hearing was opened at 10:30 p.m. Since no one appeared, Commissioner' Zambetti moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Monia seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Commissioner Zambetti moved to approve V-574, making the findings, and stating that other variances have be.en granted in very similar situa- tions. Commissioner' Monia seconded the' motion. Commissioner Zambetti further discussed the findings. Commissi'oner' Monia stated that he was changing his previous vote, since he' fee'Is that the structure is not in view of any property owners. The' Vote 'was taken, which was carried, with Commissioners King' and Laden dissenting. Commissioner Zambetti moved to approve A-81.7, per Exhibit "B". Commis- sioner Laden seconded the' motion, which was carried unanimously. 9a. A-820 - David Ritter, RequeSt for Design Review and Variance Approval to 9b. V-575 - construct a two-story single-family dwelling on a hillside lot which maintains an 11' setback where 25' is required and exceeds the maximum allowed height of 30" (33') on Bel'nap Drive Staff gave the history of the application, stating that the're had been a split vote at the previous meeting. The letter from the City Geologist was noted. Staff reported th'at the structure has bee'n reduced and no longer needs a variance for the height; however, it does' need a variance for the setback and the powe'r pole'. The public hearing was opened at 10:35 p.m. Mr. Ritter appeared, stating that the structure has been lowered approxi- mately 2½ ft. Commissioner Monia moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Laden - 5 Planning Commission "' Page 6 · ~Mee'{'ing Minutes 5/2.6/ A- 820 and V- 575 (cont .') seconded the motion, which 'was car~.ied unanimously. The geology on the' 'site' 'was discussed'. The applicant clarified that the fault line is rec'orded' on the' Open ~Space 'Agreement whi'ch 'was granted at the Building Site 'ApproVal stage. Commissioner' Laden' moved to 'approve V-.575, per the Staff Report and Exhibits "B" .and "C-I", making the' !'findings. Commissioner King seconded the motion, which was ca'rried unanimously. Commissioner Laden moved to 'approve A-820,. per the Staff Report, Exhibits "B" and "C-i" and the City GeOlogist's letter' dated' May 6 1982 Com- missioner King seconded the' moti'on, which 'was 'carried, wi'th Commissioner Schaefer dissenting. 10. A-821 Ralph Soden, Request for Design Review Approval to construct a two-story single family dwelling on Lot 18, Tract 6.526 (Parker Ranch) in the HC-RD Zoning .District; continued 'from May .12, 1982 It was noted that this applic~.t.ion'~had-'~'~ bee'~ a...sp. lit- V6te at the .preVi- ous meeting. The public hearing was opened' at 10:'50 p.m. Since no one appeared, Commissioner King moved to close the public hearing. Commis- sioner Monia seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Commissioner King moved to approve "A-821 per the 'Staff Report and Exhibits "B" and "C". Commissioner' Zambetti seconded the motion, which was carried, with Commissioners Monia, Bolger and Crowther dissenting. lla. Negative Declaration- SDR-1504 '- D'. Ebrahimoun llb. SDR-1504 - D. Ebrahimoun, Request Tentative Subdivision Approval, 15170 E1 Camino Grande (& corner of E1 Camino Sende), 2 lots The project was described by Staff, and the letter from the City Geologist was noted. The public hea'ring was .opened at 10:55 p.m. The project engineer described the'site and the project. Condition II-N, involving street' improvements, was discussed, along with the Deferred Improvement Agreement. It wa's det'ermined that Condition II-'N should be deleted. The removal of the' trees ','on the 'site was discussed. Commissioner Crowther questioned the lot split, stating that he felt it was inconsis- tent with the HCRD Ordinance. Commissioner Laden moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Monia seconded the motion, which was 'carried unanimously. Commissioner Laden moved to approve the Negative Declaration for SDR-1504. Commissioner King seconded the motion, whi'ch wa's carried, with 'Commissioners Bolger, C.~owther and Zambetti diss'enting. C~mmissioner King moved to approve ,SDR-1504, per. the Staff Report as atomended, and the City Geologist's letter' dated May 25, 1982. Commis- sioner Laden seconded the motion, which was 'carried, wi. th CommisSioners Zambetti, Bolger and Crowther dissenting. (Commissioner Monia left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.) 12a. Negative. Declaration - V- 577 '- 'Longmeado'w Developmen.t 12b. SDR-1520 Longmeadow Development,' Request for Tentative Subdivision 12c.V-577 - Approval for 14270 Douglass Lane (& corner of Durham Ct.), 3 lots, and Variance Approv'al to retain the existing guest cottage and wa'sh 'room, pool, garage 'and shop building which would have n'on'confo'rming 'fr'o'n't'," s'i'de' 'and' 'rear 'setbacks It was directed that these items be continued to June 23, 1982 at the request of the applicant. - 6 - ~=?~ning Commission Page 7 ~-=~Meet'ing Minutes - 5/2.6/ 13. V-541 - J. Brozda, One'Year Review,of a Variance granted from parking requirements for a restaurant/retail sales operation in the C-C District at l~503"Big' Ba's'in Way; co'ntinued 'from May 12, 1982 This item was continued to the 'Jun~"23,' 1982 meeting, at 'the request of the applicant's 'attorney. 14. V-576 - W. Jerves, Req'uest for' Variance'Approval to construct an addition which would maintain a 28"rear yard setback 'wHere 35' is required in 'the R-i'-10,'00.'0 'zOn'ing d'i'st=r'i'ct"'at '20'0'99'=SeagUll Wa'y Staff reviewed the propos'al and recommended denial, st'ati'ng that they could not m~ke the findings. Th'e public hearing w~s opened at 11:10 p.m. Mr. Jerves, the applicant, spoke oH behalf of the proposal. He noted the letter he had written, listing the~reasons for the addition. Mrs. Jerves addressed the proposal and described the design of the addi- tion. She read a letter from the ~eighbors,' in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Zambetti moved to close the 'public hearing. Commissioner Laden seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Commissioner Crowther moved to approve V-576, making the necessary find- ings. He discussed the findings, stating that the felt the addition was needed and that similar variances have been granted in the neighborhood. Commissioner Bolger seconded the motion. CommiSsioner King stated that he would be 'abstaining because he cannot make the findings. The vote was taken on the motion, which was carried, with Commissioner King abstaining.. DESIGN REVIEW 15. A-824 - Martin Oudewaal, Request for Design Review Approval to construct a 36-room and 4-suite hotel at'14519 Big Basin Way (Saratoga Inn) It was noted that a condition should be added to the Staff Report, to ~ead: "Record an agreement between the applicant and the Kochers, for t.ransfer of the square 'footage 'allocated for the Parking Assessment District and the change in the respective sH~re of the assessment to be paid by each party. Agreement to be prepared by applicant's attorney and reviewed and approved by City Attorney and Bond Counsel." It was also noted that the Staff Report should be changed .to read a 36-room and 4-suite hotel. The public hearing was 'opened at 1~:26 p.m. Warren He~... the architect, gave a 'presentation on the 'projeCt. The garbage°~ea ~as'd'i's'cus'sed., and it 'was determined that a condition should be added to cover Staff design review of that area. Mr. Heid asked for removal of Condition No. 6 regarding parking. This condition was dis- cussed, and Commissioner Laden moved to remove Condition No. 6 and replace it ~ith a condition stating "Appropriate signage shall be placed to direct guests to use the non-assessment district parking, as opposed to using public spaces." Commissione~ Zambetti seconded the motion, which was carried, with Commissioner Kin~ dissenting. It was also determined that a condition should be added. to' require that the foundations, soils and ge61ogy shall be reviewed and approved by the City Geologist. Con- dition No. 4 was modified to read ". Any mechanical equipment to be placed on the roof or exterior of the buil=ding must not exceed 2~ feet and be properly screened." Commissioner Laden moved to approve~·A-824, per the Staff Report, as amended. Commissioner Zambetti sec'onded the'motion, which w~s carried unanimously. (Commissioner Schaefer left the meeting. at·ll:48 p.m.) MISCELLANEOUS 16. John Markulin, Montalvo Road, Reque~st for Lot Li·ne Adjustment Staff described the request for a lot line 'adjustment. Commissioner Zambetti moved to approve the request. Commissioner Laden seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. - 7 - Pl~'ing Commiss ion Page 8 ~ "~ee'ting Minutes 5/2.6/82 17. Review of Revisions to Grading for Ithe Parnas 'SubdivisiOn Staff explained the 'request, st'atinZg that they were 'recommending approval of the modification of' the' 'Grading Plan. Commissioner Zambet'ti gave an on'-site 'visit.'. Commissioner' Crowther indicated that he 'felt 'the neighbors should be advised of this modification and given an opportunity to comment. He moved to continue the 'item, in order' to give 'notice to the neighbors. 'The motion failed' for lack of a second. Bill Heiss, engineer, explain6'd the grading mod'ification. He noted that Mr. Boisse'ranc has been fol'lo~ing the proj'ect' 'very closely. Staff c'omment'ed that it could be a con'dit'ion' of approval that the applicant review these plans with the neighbors prior to commencing work, and if .they have objection the applicant could bring the plans back.to the Com- mission. Commissioner Crowther moved to approve the modification to the Grading Plan, conditioned upon review 'and ~pproval by Mr. Boisseranc and the two homes which view the site from Tollgate. Commissioner Zambetti seconded the motion. Commissioner Laden stated that she .had a problem wi'th 'the motion, feeling that no definitive process is be'ing given to the applicant. Discussion followed, and it was determined that the approval can be verbal. The vote was taken on the motion to approve the modification, as conditioned. The motion was carried, wi'th Commissioner Laden dissenting. COMMUN I CAT IONS Written 1. Letter from Richard Kier re SDR-1514.. It was directed that this matter be continued to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on June '1, 1982 at 4:30 p.m. 2. Lette'r from Mr. Gary' Hansen, asking for minor modification to his home on which he had Design Review Approval be'fore adoption of the exist- ing ordinance. Staff reported that the modification increases the square footage and would need a variance under the ordinance. Mr. Hansen described his proposal, and after discussion, Commissioner Zambetti moved to allow the addition under the old ordinance. Commissioner Bolger seconded the motion, which was carried' unanimously. Oral 1. Vice-Chairman King thanked the Good Government Group for attend-' ing and serving coffee. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Zambetti moved, seconded by Commissioner Bolger, to adjourn the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on June' 1, 1982. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting was 'adjourned at '12:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sec'r'etary RSS:cd