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reduce its visual impact and utilized dark earthtone wall and roof colors. A Commissioner was concerned that the topography was being changed to conform to the house, not the other way around. A Commissioner expressed concern with the amount of trees that would be removed. Regarding public input at the workshop, Greg Reznick, adjacent neighbor at 5 Windy Oaks Drive, expressed concern with the grading of the knoll and conformance with the Specific Plan regarding building height and number of stories. Mr. Reznick also stated that the house design fails to adapt itself to the geography and the character of the region it is sitting in. Mr. Reznick indicated that he was contemplating development of his property and that if the Commission granted the Sarich project flexibility with respect to the Specific Plan regulations, then he would request similar flexibility in his project. Mr. Reznick's proposed PUD development plan was heard by the Planning Commission on May 24, 2006, and is scheduled for consideration by the City Council on August 15, 2006. Mary Roberts, adjacent neighbor at 1666 Frog Hill Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed siting of the home and felt that it should be located closer to what is shown on the VACSP land use map. Mrs. Roberts expressed concern with amount of grading and tree removal and indicated that the architecture of the house was too ornate and should be redesigned. The applicants have submitted revised preliminary plans, which include reductions in the building area, height, grading, size of graded pad, and tree removal. Staff has brought the plans to the Commission as a work session item to have the Commission determine if the applicant is on the right track prior to finalizing the PUD plans for review. The workshop will also provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the revised plans. Subject Property and Surrounding Area The Specific Plan Area is divided into three subareas, determined by land use, topography, and environmental characteristics. The Sarich property is located in Subarea 3. Subarea 3 contains steeply sloping terrain that rises up from Old Vineyard Avenue to the southern boundary of the Plan Area. There are flatter areas along the hilltops and in the eastern portion of this subarea. The southern boundary forms a prominent ridge that acts as the visual backdrop for the Plan Area when viewed from the north. The subject property is located on the south side of Old Vineyard Avenue and measures approximately 20-acres in area. The property contains an existing one-story, approximately 2,300-square-foot residence, detached guest house, and detached garage barn with a paved driveway off of Old Vineyard Avenue. Most of the subject property contains slopes exceeding 10%, with large portions of the property exceeding a 20% slope. Flat portions of the site are limited to the small pads that were created for the existing structures. The elevations of the PUD-32 Work Session Page - 3 - June 28, 2006