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made by the Zoning Administrator. She asked why the City isn't looking at more specific standards like what other communities have. Larry Purceli noted that Laurel Way has been in discussion for years about what would be appropriate for this area. A specific recommendation was approved saying that large houses could not be built on small legal nonconforming lots. He asked if the Staff or Council kno�vs whether some of the lots that would be approved would have homes under 3,000 square feet or if 3,000 square feet is the minimum. He asked how many homes in the town ar�e over 3,000 square feet with a 30% slope. Martin Kamph expressed concerns about discretionary building standards, and what formats will be used. He noted that many available lots are infill lots and he was concerned about what kinds of homes will be built there. He noted existing parking issues and water main breaks. He asked for more rationality in the process. John Barron spoke about his experience as a geologist, noting that no two slopes are the same. He noted that landslide criteria begins at 30 degree slopes. He spoke about his concerns with the environment. He spoke about the need for clearer criteria such as FAR (floor area ratios) on RH lots less than 10,000 square feet, and on geology of known landslide capability. Beverly Purrington noted that hillside guidelines have been necessary for some time. She elaborated on her concern for the safety of new construction. She expressed appreciation for the requirement of an Engineering Report and explained her concerns with a Planned Development Permit. She noted that she does not understand why there are not more numbers in the requirements. She expressed concern that the Engineering Reports are biased and difficult to understand. She stated that there is not enough information in the Staff Report to allow for the Negative Declaration. Lee Callister stated that there needs to be objective standards that don't allow developers to have too much control. He expressed support for the FARs. Donald Landwirth asked that the ordinance be delayed until October 1, 2015, and that preexisting homes living space calculation include only living space and a small amount of the garage. He spoke about the process and expense of designing and planning a living space. He noted that planning tends to pick up in the Fall and Winter to submit in the Spring for Summer construction and many residents have spent time and money to fully comply with existing requirements, and are within weeks of submitting a complete application. Cynthia Stokes noted her support of additional oversight of the hillsides; however, she requested City Council carefully consider the timing of implementation, noting that Architectural Review takes roughly eight weeks. Homeowners who theoretically already submitted their application could possibly be required significant redesign if the ordinance goes into effect before the Architectural Review is complete. Charlotte Cheng spoke about her time spent designing a home to build with her fiance. She spoke about their difficulties with the process, changing rules and regulations, and JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 13, 2015 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 368