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northem side and which would reduce the planter strip on the southern side where the visual barrier is proposed. Commissioner Kameny inquired as to what would happen if the Commission approves the PUD, and the developer and the City could not come to an agreement on the feasibility of creating these additional five affordable lots. Mr. Plucker advised that the 31 lots would be approved. In response to a request for an explanation as to the "affordable" housing program, Ms. Seto provided the criteria for qualifying for the program and the types of assistance which is available, noting that Scott Erickson is the City's Housing Specialist and the contact person for this program. Chairperson Roberts noted that she has spoken with Mrs. Nolan and the developer, and that she also spoke with a neighbor on Division Street who expressed interest in this program. Commissioner Maas noted that she also spoke with the developer. In response to a request from Chairperson Roberts for information regarding the soundwall next to the Fairgrounds, Mr. Plucker advised that when the development to the west side was being studied, one of the conditions which was being required in order to grant easements to extend sewer and water over the Fairgrounds property was the visual buffer to separate the non-residential uses south of this site and the proposed residential developments, in an attempt to minimize complaints. He noted that the nine lots currently under construction, will be constructing their segment of the wall in conjunction with that development. Chairperson Roberts asked if the 1.8-acre parcel is intended to be non-divisible. Mr. Plucker indicated that the initial intent was not to prevent it from ultimately subdividing, it was to apply standards which would be more applicable for how the property will be used if the development proceeds and not to restrict it from future development. He noted that staff has had discussions with the applicant, and that the applicant will be requesting a rider that states that in the future should the property be developed it should follow the R-l-10 zoning criteria as modified by this development, which will provide a like-type of development. Commissioner Maas asked staff to comment on the letter received from Mr. Zeiss with regard to the improvements on Rose Lane. Mr. Plucker responded that staff's intention is to get the sidewalk to continue and connect to the pedestrian pathway along the creek. He noted that this would be addressed in conjunction with the tentative map. Mr. Plucker noted that he has spoken with Mr. Zeiss and the other issues in his letter have been addressed in the conditions of approval. Commissioner Kameny requested additional information regarding the maintenance district proposed for the park. Mr. Goins stated that this would allow future development, as well as the current residents to contribute toward the maintenance of the improvements of the pocket park and the linear park and would minimize the exclusiveness of these facilities, so that they become more of a community/neighborhood type of park. Discussion ensued regarding how this association would function. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 September 22, 1999