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Commissioner Roberts thanked Ponderosa for adding an additional model and for addressing the r- Planning Commission's concerns. Chairperson Maas expressed concern about ensuring the safety of pedestrians using the EVA. Mr. Swift described the conceptual plan for the construction and landscaping of the EVA. In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Maas, Mr. Swift advised that there is a condition that requires the payment of the value of the heritage trees that will be removed to the Urban Forestry Fund at the time of recordation of the Final Map. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of asking the applicant to provide visual simulations of various aspects of the project. Chairperson Maas suggested that the nominal fee for the ten-feet of additional property for the Maple Leaf residents be reduced to $1, noting that some of the residents were not certain what the fee would be. Mr. Swift advised that he is not comfortable with the Planning Commission refining this condition. Commissioner Arkin stated that he wants to be sure that Ponderosa's commitment to work with staff to make some minor adjustments to the duplex architecture is part of the Commission's recommendation. (" Commissioner Roberts advised that she would like to see consideration given to Mr. Brozosky's recommendation regarding the Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Swift noted that it was the recommendation of the City Council during previous review that no housing abut the Operation Services Center. Commissioner Roberts moved to: (1) find that the project would not have any significant effect on the environment and recommend approval ofthe Negative Declaration prepared for the project; (2) find that the proposed General Plan changes are consistent with the rest of the General Plan and recommend approval of the General Plan changes as shown in Exhibit "C"; (3) find that the PUD development plan is consistent with the General Plan, as amended, and recommend approval of Case PUD-18, subject to the conditions shown in Exhibit "B," incorporating the modifications discussed and agreed upon by the Planning Commission, including staff's recommendation for fee waivers as recommended by the Housing Commission for the 86 affordable units, that the in- lieu fee for the entire project be met by the inclusionary housing, and that no credit or fee waiver be given for the park dedication fee; and (4) recommend the growth management allocation for Case PUD-18 per staff. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. ,..- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 2002 Page 11