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DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 1988 - 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Community Center Arts & Crafts Room, 19655 Allendale Ave.
TYPE: Committee-of-the-Whole
Roll Call - Present: Commissioners Burger, Harris, Kolstad,
Tucker, Siegfried
Absent: Commissioners Clay, Guch
Staff: Hsia, Caldwell
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
I. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
A. DR-87-128 - Raney, 14760 Farwell Ave.
Planner Caldwell reviewed the concerns of the Commission
regarding impervious coverage, 29'9" height and 6,788 sq.
ft. of structures where 4,206 sq. ft. was allowed.
Rich Augustine, representative for the applicants, presented
revised drawings showing a reduced height of 24' and a
reduced second story on the home. A dormer was added in the
front elevation; no changes were made to the rear elevation.
Windows on the right side were eliminated in order to
protect the neighbor's privacy.
Mr. Raney stated that the impervious coverage was
recalculated by Carl Morris at the Raney's request and was
not as high as originally stated.
Mr. Siegfried stated that he felt the bulk and height
concerns were addressed'. Mr. Kolstad confirmed that no
changes to the rear elevation had been made in order to
address the privacy of the neighbor to the rear. Ms. Tucker
requested the site be scheduled for land use prior to the
public hearing on the item.
Planner Caldwell informed the applicant that two (2) large
and eleven (11) reduced copies of the revised plans were due
to staff by March 9 in order to be on the April 13th
meeting.
B. SD-87-020 - Olsen, 15231 Quito Road
Staff reviewed the concerns expressed at the 2/16 COW
meeting, reminding the Committee that the applicant
requested this second COW meeting after he had met with the
neighbors.
Mr. Zambetti, representing the applicant, presented a
revised tentative map showing the new easements requested by
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the neighbors. He described the easements as dedicated,
deeded scenic easements where no fencing or structures would
be allowed. The width would be 10' along the flag to parcel
B, 30' along the Romanchecks and Philbricks, reduced to 20'
sideyard setback along the building area and increased to
30' along the Becks and Iversons. It would be 20' at the
rear of the adobe. An additional 10' right-of-way easement
over parcel B to parcel C was necessary to offset the 10'
easement along the flag lot.
Mrs. Romancheck and Mr. :Philbrick stated they wanted self-
maintaining plants that would not die and wanted a voice in
the landscape plan. No plan had been prepared to date. The
Romanchecks wanted a maximum size and height of the homes
established by the Planning Commission, as well as the
location of the home. Mr. Zambetti will put envelopes back
on the map.
Mr. Hsia stated that the staff still had concerns with the
map in that the Commission would be making exceptions to
setbacks and lot sizes. The Committee acknowledged staff's
concern and reminded the neighbors to review the staff
report prior to the public hearing to be sure their concerns
were addressed.
c. SD-87-014, DR-87-046 - Heeter, 14298 Springer Ave.
Staff explained that the Commission had approved the site
development plan with a'condition that Mr. Heeter widen
Springer Ave. 5 ft. Following the site approval~ a new home
had been approved with a 25' setback. The widening would
establish a 20' setback. Did the Commission want to hold a
formal hearing for a modification to the plans?
The Committee recalled the several meetings and revisions
made to accomodate the neighborhood concerns. The Committee
did not want the house relocated in any way; therefore, no
modification was necessary. Mr. Heeter thanked the
Committee.
D. DR-87-159 - Saffarian, 21657 Vintage Lane
Staff reminded the Committee of the concern regarding the
height, rear elevation and color.
Mr. Malek, representing the applicant, presented two schemes
to the Committee. The'revisions he proposed which were
preferred by the Committee (scheme I) included the
following: two-step concrete retaining walls were added at
the rear with 10' landscaped ares between the walls; a
colonade/arcade area was added along the underfloor area;
the balcony was extended at the rear deck to avoid the
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appearance of a continuous straight line; a portion of the
home was elevated with long windows to give more relief to
the rear elevation; a portion of the rear of the home was
lowered by one foot (now 25'). Most of the home is 23-1/2'
high.
The Committee wished to see the landscaping plan showing
dense shrubs along the rear underfloor area, plants proposed
for the 10' areas along the retaining walls, and the trees
along the slopes for privacy and the pool area described by
Mr. Saffarian.
Staff reminded the applicant that revised landscaping plans,
elevations and dark color samples were due at city hall by
March 9 for the April 13th public hearing.
E. A-1176 - Hwang, 19288 Bainter Ave.
Mr. Young,- architect for the project, described the
modification to the staircase that he proposed. The
Committee agreed that no formal modification was required;
the new location followed the contours of the lot and was
more pleasing than the original one approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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