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uncertain about the fee waiver. He noted that he still has concerns regarding the first finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan as it relates to the extension of Rose Avenue. Commissioner Maas commented that she thinks this a great project. She noted that she likes the design of the houses with the modifications to Plan 6 and the affordable component of the project. She noted that she does not have a problem waiving the fees. She agreed that the applicant has complied with all guidelines that have been set forth. Chairperson Roberts stated that she is pleased with many of the elements of the project and that the applicant brought back the type of project they were asked to develop. She noted that the affordable housing aspect was accomplished, and the applicant followed the process with staff and the Housing Commission very well. She noted that with regard to consistency with the General Plan, some discrepancy can always be found, and while a major goal is serious, a reeonm~nda6on is not quite as serious. She referenced the Circulation Element, Goal 2, noting that all of the traffic reports for this project indicate that the project maintains acceptable levels of service. She noted that this is a pedestrian-oriented development because of its proximity to the Downtown, the ACE train station, and bus transportation, and this makes it an excellent project for affordable housing. She noted that she likes the way the lot sizes blend with the existing large lots. She feels that the plan preserves the Arroyo as much as possible, but she would support increasing the setback along the Arroyo. Chairperson Roberts stated that the noise issues were handled as well as possible, and these homes will have a deed restriction concerning the Fairground activities. She advised that that she likes the design of the homes and the project meets the community character element in that it blends with the smaller homes on Fair Street. She noted that she supports the Housing Commission's recommendation to waive the affordable housing fees. She indicated that she felt that setting the maintenance rate of the affordable units at 50 percent of the market-rate amount was acceptable. A motion was made by Chairperson Roberts to amend Commissioner Maas' motion to add a modifieatiun to the conditions of approvai to reduce the width of the road across from lots 4, 5, 12, and 13 that abut the pathway to at least 24 feet and, if possible, lower than that, and to investigate and make any other modification (including the reduction of the width of the path to eight feet) that can be done to increase the setback from the Arroyo while maintain'mg the consistency with the PUD. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Maas, Sullivan and Chairperson RobeRs None Commissioner Kameny None The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 22, 2000 Page 6