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Carole Varela, Mohr Avenue, noted that one of the important items in the "Minority Report" was /'*'" that Mohr Avenue would not be widened. She asked that the six-foot parkway, seven-foot sidewalk, plus additional planting area that abuts the wall be continued along the Jennaro property, with trees planted to match the trees along the parkway and uniform landscaping. She stated that she does not want parking on the other side of the street or the street widened. She asked that one of the digital meters to monitor traffic speed be placed in the eastbound direction between Kamp and Nursery, on the north side ofthe street across from the Jennaro property. Sherry Dennis, 3768 Nichole Avenue, advised that she worked on the Housing Commission in 1992 during the development of the General Plan and worked five years ago with Ponderosa on its proposal. She stated that Ponderosa has done a 120% better job this time and she supports approval of the project. Gevorg Nahapetian, 1423 Maple Leaf Court, voiced support for the proposed plan. He advised that he is pleased with the cul-de-sac and that there will not be through traffic. He commented that he doesn't feel the Planning Commission needs to be concerned with what the property owners will do with the existing back yard fence when the new fence is constructed. Rob Dondero, 1747 Nursery, advised that he opposed the original plan, but feels that Ponderosa has addressed all of the issues that have been raised. He commented that Ponderosa has gone out of its way to built trust that they will be providing a good plan. He noted that he likes the court street design and feels the plan is a good extension of the existing neighborhood. He noted that he feels the use of the school site for senior housing is perfectly suitable. - Ms. Hardy addressed the draft conditions of approval, noting that the applicant is, essentially, in agreement with the conditions, but there are 15 or 16 conditions that she would like to discuss. She cited and commented on the following conditions: Condition 4.a.2. and 4.a.3. Agrees generally with staff's recommendation, but would like the opportunity to work with staff to refine that design. Condition 4.a.4. and 4.b.4. Believes the appropriate location for a pedestrian walkway to the Iron Horse Trail is at the location they have proposed, because it will provide an open feeling, additional security and safety, and will be more convenient for those who wish to access the trail from Busch and Valley. Ms. Hardy noted that in discussions with the Fire Marshal, he has indicated that he is not in support of direct EVA to the Iron Horse Trail, but prefers that the EVA traverse the parking lot of the church. Condition 5 Suggests that no fewer than 20% of each plan type be used on the 9,000-square-foot lots, to allow Ponderosa the flexibility to provide the mix. Condition 6.b.1. Would like the opportunity to work with staff on a potential redesign of the "Garage 2" element. ,- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 24, 2002 Page 7