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2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2012 -04 (a) for the Sexlinger Farmhouse as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2012 -04 (b) to allow a reduction in the minimum lot frontage as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2012 -02 (County Map No. 17231) as conditioned. Acting Planning Manager Vince Fregoso presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. Public speakers: Debbie Merced, Mark Maietta, John Lapworth, Kathi Lapworth, Jim Bright, Long Nguyen and Bea Tintilli spoke in support of the project. Virginia Mayne, Allen Lawson, Nick Spain, Deborah Rosenthal, Mathew Holbrook, Jeannie Gillett, Guy Stivers, Patrick Mitchell and Steve Ray spoke in opposition to the project. Michael Gibbons and Jeff Melching, representing the applicants, spoke in support of the project. Written communications in support of the project was received from William and Phyllis Stevens. Written communications in opposition to the project were received from Kathryn Thompson, Deborah M. Rosenthal, Jeannie Gillett and Bob Knight. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Yrarrazaval moved to continue the public hearing so that staff considers a better preservation alternative; EIR should consider the 50 -50 alternative, include conditions from the applicant and correct errors in the report. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND VOTE. Jeff Rice and Jeremy Holland with URS provided clarification on the alternatives analysis for the project. SUBSEQUENT MOTION: Recommend the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2011 -01 and approve the mitigation monitoring program for the Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2012 -04 (a) for the Sexlinger as conditioned. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2012 -04 (b) to allow a reduction in the minimum lot frontage as conditioned. 4. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2012 -02 (County Map No. 17231) as conditioned. Planning Commission modified conditions: TTM12 -02 that the development shall have a minimum four foot landscaped parkway adjacent to the curve; Condition No. 15 Sexlinger Farmhouse's exterior be preserved utilizing the Secretary of Interior Standards for rehabilitation, and require orchard area to have minimum 10 existing trees plus six in -kind trees per the environmental report. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 February 10, 2014