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Commissioner Harvey inquired as to the route students would use to walk to school, since there r- are no sidewalks. Ms. Herder advised that students would be walking along the shoulder of the street to the pedestrian/equestrian trail that intersects with the vineyard trail. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed street widths. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Harvey, Ms. Herder advised that they are setting up meetings with local photovoltaic sub-contractors to determine if there is a system that can be installed that would simplify the attachment point on the roof to accommodate the addition of panels at a later time. She indicated Centex would have a more complete package at the tentative map stage. Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, stated that with regard to the issue of sidewalks, this street would provide a great cut-through for cars to get to the school and parking for school events. He advised that he still has concerns about the grading and that he concurs that the Open Space Management Plan should be submitted with the PUD. He also voiced concern about the amount of grading on Lot 6, noting that the pad elevation is 30 feet different from the natural grade, and suggested relocating it, perhaps to the Lot 3E location behind the Chrisman house shown on the Alternative C plan. Mr. Brozosky suggested that the second-story houses should be single-story, which may reduce the amount of grading needed. He requested that additional trees be added to the northeast side of Lot 6 to screen the light coming from the development into his property. He expressed concern that homeowners would construct structures and install terracing in the slope yard areas, and suggested that the fence line be moved to the top of the ridge, so that this area would be maintained by the homeowners association. He advised that he feels big trees should be planted in the homeowners association area, so that they are protected from pruning by property owners. - Mr. Brozosky stated that he would like to have the problem related to the shared well resolved. He stated that there is nothing to stop the Chrismans from irrigating their entire property with water from this well, and it may leave him without any water and force him to go to the expense of hooking up to City water. He advised that he does not see how the City can monitor how the well water will be used to ensure that it is only used for irrigation. He stated that he wants to eliminate the easement now. Mr. Brozosky questioned the wording of Condition #2.c.(3), noting that rather than "at least 15 horses and/or cattle," it should read: "a maximum of 15 horses and/or cattle." Mr. Swift explained the language in the Specific Plan and clarified that this wording reflects the historical number of animals allowed. Chris Schlies, 600 Peters Avenue, advised that he represents the Chrisman family. He advised that he wants to address the issue of the common well shared by the Chrismans and Brozoskys. He referred to the letter that he sent to the Planning Commission. He noted that he is unable to discern any normal planning policy that would motivate the Planning Commission to require as a condition of approval for this project that the Chrismans abandon a recorded easement to use the common well. He reported that the Chrismans are using the well to irrigate orchard trees and their vineyard area. He commented that the size of the City water pipes may effect the water pressure if the City water is used for irrigation purposes. He stated that he reads the Specific Plan to say that as a mitigation on water use, wells shall be used for irrigation. He provided information on the historical use of the well, noting that the use has been modest. ,.-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 9, 2001 Page 4