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Discussion ensued regarding the location and height of the berm proposed along 1-680. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like the berm to be located closer to the freeway, since the use of the vacant property has not yet been determine. Chairperson Roberts stated that she would like the berm closer to the freeway, as this area could potentially be developed as a park. There was general consensus of the Commission that the berm should be located near the freeway. Commissioner Malmrose expressed concern about installing the berm when the land use has not yet been determined. Commissioner Arkin asked if the berm could be designed to include retaining walls and landscaping. Mr. Costanzo stated that he would have visuals of this area for the Planning Commission's review next week. Mr. Costanzo advised that a master street tree plan has been developed in conjunction with Mike Fulford. He noted that the planting list is Mike Fulford's recommended street tree list. Mr. Costanzo indicated that the front-yard landscaping will be installed on the 4,000- and 5,000- square-foot lots. Funds will be placed in escrow for the 6,000- and 12,000-square-foot lots to insure that the landscaping is installed by the homeowner within an appropriate amount of time. He further noted that individual landscape plans will be subject to review by Greenbfiar. 4.000- ~smu~-f09t 19ts Mr. Costanzo noted that the size of the front yards for the 4,000-square-foot lots have increased due to moving the front yard fences back. The front fences will be four foot of solid fencing with a two-foot lattice. He noted that lhe plant list has been worked out with Mike Fulford. The homeowners' association will maintain the front yards and alleyways for the 4,000-square-foot lots. Mr. Costanzo advised that the garage plan for the duets will be modified to open up the yard more. They are proposing that the tandem two-garages be replaced with an oversized single-car garage for each unit. Conunissioner Arkin expressed concern regarding the impacts that this would have on parking, noting that parking is not allowed on the alleyways. Mr. Costanzo responded that there is adequate parking in the front of the homes. Commissioner Malmrose stated that he believes two-car garages are needed and that if only a single-ear garage is provided, the garage will be used for storage, and two cars will be parked on the street. Commissioner Arkin concurred with Commissioner Malmmse. Commissioner Kameny also agreed and stated that he would prefer tandem parking over a one-car garage. Mr. Swift commented that the oversized single-car garage will accommodate a work bench area and allow for storage overhead. Chairperson Roberts stated that she prefers the over-sized garage, as she feels people will not park tandem. Commissioner Maas stated that she prefers the two-car garages, side-by-side. Commissioners Arkin, Kameny, and Malrarose voiced support for the tandem, two-car garages. Chairperson Roberts and Commissioner Ma~ supported the over-sized, single-car garage. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 2, 2000 Page 6