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7A Page 59 and the visible portions from the private driveway. There are three options: ask the developer whether they want to remove the balconies or they can cut the balconies or they can relocate the balconies. Brad Smith, Architect, stated that an addition option could be landscape screening) so that there is a green buffer between the project and neighborhood. Another option would be to make sure that, at least from the railing down, it is solid. Commissioner Seybert referred to 885 Woodside Road and the 15 foot setback adjoining the neighborhood in Kentfield Commons. That unit was about 5 stories and the 15 foot setback and the Planning Commission mitigated that by doing tree screening between there and those projects. Mrs. Ekas replied that the Planning Commission reduced the upper floor story (rear) and made a roof form on the fifth floor to the back of the building. The highest level units were only having their outside balconies facing towards Woodside Road. It eliminated some windows and balconies at the upper level of that building and kept in tact some balconies on the second and third floors, they were inset balconies. Commissioner Gee asked if on units 12 and 14 it would be possible to consider putting the balconies on the front and to reduce the balconies from 5 feet to 4 feet, planting the tree screen, and making the balconies solid. Brad Smith replied that is do-able. Commissioner Seybert is looking to allow little flexibility of the balcony placement and to be worked out with staff. MIS (Seybert/Gee) to approve the Planned Development Permit based on the following findings: 1. The proposed residences are of good architectural design and in keeping with the established neighborhood character. 2. The proposed project provides quality common and private open space. 3. The project includes new landscaping throughout the property as well as new street trees along the property frontage. 4. The project will provide 21 net new dwelling units to the City's housing stock. 5. Planning Commission desire that there be a tree screen installed and additional space created between buildings 11-15 and the Kentfield Townhomes. Motion Passed 6~O Mrs. Ekas stated that City staff writes a Notice of Official Action and the conditions of approval are specific. There is some additional bulk that they would add to the tree screening comment) staff will consult with City Arborist to establish a minimum box size for the trees and appropriate spacing of the trees, arrange of species. In regards to neighborhood sensitivity staff would be unlikely to specify the species, but would talk to the neighborhood about preference. In regards to shifting balconies staff would encourage the Planning Commission to be specific. Mr. Passanisi stated that this item can be appealed to the City Council within 7 business days. 6. DISCUSSION OF TIME LIMITATION ON PUBLIC COMMENT Page 12 of 13