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work for this development occur Monday through Friday, with carpenter work being allowed on Saturday. He noted that he would support the wording of the school condition as reconunended in the staff report. Commissioner Sullivan commented that the path has two different impacts on two different kinds of neighbors. He noted that there are impacts on the life style of the rural community from the path and the build-out of the North Sycamore plan. He noted that he would not have supported the path if he had been on the Planning Commission when the plan was reviewed. He advised that the North Sycamore plan has impacts on the city neighbors on San Carlos and San Juan, such as more traffic, more children in the schools, and a more crowded city. He stated that a democratic process was used to try to mitigate impacts by having amenities as part of the development, and part of the bargain for development rights. He stated that the path was a very important part of the final agreement that was made. He suggested that half of the path (a three-foot wide path) be built on Mr. Bozorgzad's property now, with the other three-foot wide path being built on Mr. Bach's property later. He stated that he feels that this path would provide less risk than walking down Sunol. Commissioner Kumaran stated that staff has done a good job of reaching compromises on this project. He noted that in terms of benefits it might be more ora benefit for those living on Sycamore than those on San Carlos. He stated it appears to him that the compromise before them is a good solution, and, therefore, supports staffs recommendation, in that it would retain the rural character of that neighborhood, as long as it remains rural. He noted that the construction of the path could then be considered when the property is developed. Commissioner Kumaran advised that he supports staffs recommendations regarding the lot size, the front yard setbacks, and the FAR ratios. He noted that with regard to condition #15, he would support the applicant's request regarding the construction hours. He noted that he believes the FAR allows sufficient leeway within the 20% to meet the applicant's house size requirements. He advised that he would support Commissioner Robert's suggested change regarding the school condition. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he believes that children from the Greenbriar area would use the path to get to school. A motion was made by Commissioner Roberts making the PUD findings, and recommending approval of Case PUD-99-02, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B," and the amended conditions in staff's memorandum dated August 24, 1999, with the following modifications: the design of the proposed houses shall come back to the Planning Commission for review and approval; construction can occur Monday through Saturday, while Greenbriar is under construction, except for excavation and grading, which would have to occur Monday through Friday; and the Phoebe Apperson Hearst School has to be open prior to the owner occupancy of the house on lot 4. Discussed ensued regarding prohibiting excavation and grading on Saturdays for this project. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 19 August 25, 1999