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9 Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6933 The tract map provides for the subdivision of the property into twenty parcels and the creation of �./ the new cul-de-sac street. It has been reviewed by the City Engineer and an Engineering Report and Recommendation have been prepared. DISCUSSION It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that this was a very appropriate use for this site. Single family homes would have less of an impact on the surrounding neighborhood than a new commercial use or higher density residential such as condominiums or apartments. The Commission addressed the concerns regarding loss of privacy with the construction of two story homes in an area that is predominately single story homes recommending that prior to this matter being considered by the City Council, the homeowners meet with the developer and staff to discuss mitigation of their concerns. The Commission also recommended that the color palate be modified to provide (1) more color in the bodies of the buildings; (2) that mullions be placed in the rear building windows; (3) there be an average of two street trees per lot; and (4) screening trees be planted along the side of certain key lots that have exposure to view from the street. A meeting was held on June 4 with residents, the developer, the architect and landscape architect, and staff. Notice of the meeting was sent to all homeowners within 300 feet of the project. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and resolve, if possible, concerns of the surrounding residents. • The first matter discussed was the question of planting trees in the back yards of the new homes bordering the rear yards of the existing homes fronting on Corvallis Avenue. This would help protect the privacy of the existing homes from the second floor windows on the rear wall of the new homes. After considerable discussion on the types of trees and the impact from leaves, roots and loss of sunlight, the consensus of those homeowners was not to require the developer to plant trees. The residents also realized that the buyers of the new homes would most likely plant trees when they landscaped their yards. The developer agreed to construct a solid 7 foot wood fence along the rear property line of those homes backing up to the Corvallis Avenue properties. This would provide more privacy, especially from first floor windows on the rear wall of the homes. • The architect discussed modifications to the second floor rear windows that would help protect the privacy of the existing homes. On the second floor of Plan 1, there is a master bedroom, loft bedroom and bathroom that all have windows facing the rear. The loft bedroom window can be moved to the side of the home. The large master bathroom window can be substantially PD-97-5, A-97-6 & VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 6933 City Council Staff Report Page 3 of 5 June 6, 1997 e�