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expressed her disappointment with the removal of heritage trees and spoke in favor of conditioning the project to add a few larger trees or additional smaller trees. Commissioner Kameny noted that the design of the project is aesthetically pleasing and expressed concurrence with Commissioner Maas' statements relating to trees. He expressed his desire for Alternative 2 to minimize aspects of grading and to retain visual aspects, and with the computer-generated visuals. He noted he would vote in favor of approving the application. Commissioner Sullivan expressed appreciation to staff for the butterfly report. He stated he would be in support of Alternative No. 2. He expressed concern with some of the lot sizes being smaller that one acre and with clustering of houses in the area; however, he noted he would desire the clustering of homes versus more grading. He expressed concern with the removal of trees and stated he would address those concerns at the tentative map stage of the process. He requested additional information relating to the placement and size of trees. He noted that the infrastructure issues have not been resolved, that infrastructure for homes could become more expensive, and he expressed hesitation with approving the plan before infrastructure issues are resolved. He noted that the golf course and PUD have been approved by the Commission, even though he voted no. He commented on the CAPP initiative and stated that the community has expressed a desire to participate in planning decisions of projects and he would not be comfortable with approving additional projects this close to the community's election process. He suggested that the Commission delay project approval until after the election and that a recommendation be made to the City Council to delay the project until after the election process. Commissioner Roberts noted that the project is well planned and she would be in favor of Alternative No. 2, due to grading issues. She commended staff and the applicant for their work on the project and the use of open space for the public. She requested that a condition be added for 24-inch box trees, which grow faster than 36-inch box trees. She noted that project's infrastructure will need to be approved by the City Council and that issues relating to the CAPP initiative should be made by the City Council and not the Commission. In conclusion, she noted she would vote in support of the application, with the conditions as previously stated, and with staff deciding whether to utilize 36-inch box trees. Commissioner Maas expressed concurrence with Commissioner Roberts' statements regarding the CAPP initiative; however, she commended Commissioner Sullivan on his honest viewpoint relating to the upcoming election. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the Commission's job is to receive input from the community due to the community's desire to be part of the planning process and that due to the upcoming election, decisions relating to this project should be continued to a later date. Commissioner Maas noted that this application should not be continued, but forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Commissioner Kameny commended staff on the quality of the staff report. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Kameny, that the proposed PUD development plan, Alternative No. 2, is consistent with the Happy Valley Specific Plan. PLANNiNG COMMISSION MiNUTES Page 7 July 14, 1999