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"cursory" review of Plan 4. Mr. McFarlane feels that Plan 4 is a credible plan and deserves some time and attention from both staff and Ponderosa Homes. This plan may bring a reasonable solution ~ to everyone's concerns. The traffic speed issue was brought forward by staff, but he feels the major issue is traffic volume. The alternatives to be put in by Ponderosa create a "smoke-screen" to the real issue -- the traffic flow. He feels this project should be postponed to explore further solutions in this emotional project. Chair Barker commented that staff was directed by the Planning Commission to move forward with Plan 1 only at the last meeting. Bill O'Hare, 4261 Mainnont Drive, supports the opinion that there is a traffic flow problem within the Ponderosa development as well as the overall eastbound traffic in Pleasanton. There must be more outlets than just Valley and Stanley. Until this is fully addressed, it is premature to move forward with this development. Tom Kirtley, 1569 Orloff Drive, stated there are kids walking down Kolln to get to three different schools, and it is the Commission's job to see that they can get to school safely. Sherryl Dennis, 3768 Nichole Avenue, agrees that this project should be put off until more eastbound thoroughfares are developed (Stoneridge Drive, Busch to El Charro). She does not agree that the 360 unit development will only generate 137 students. She feels the number of children should be doubled. Please take more time to work with the people who have to live with the added traffic. Janice Clark, 4150 Garatti Court, is a history teacher in Pleasanton, and she teaches the development and planning of ancient cities. She sympathizes with the people in the Courtney area with their neighborhood's character changing with the new development. Can we look at this development in a different location? Jerry Jennaro, 3727 Mohr Avenue, has a major concern that with the opening of Mohr Avenue school there are six or eight blocks on Martin that have no sidewalks so the children will be forced to walk in the street. This is a safety issue. Another issue that is happening and will get worse with added traffic is the dumping of garbage on his property and adjacent properties. Applicant rebuttal by Nate Meeks: Appreciates all resident input received and that people do care about what is happening in their neighborhood. From Ponderosa's perspective, working within staff' 's guidelines, there are no compelling reasons to revise it and Plan 1 should move forward. Mr. Meeks also wants the residential overlay held in reserve for the OSC expansion to be included in PUD consideration. The tennination of Mohr Avenue will show on the tentative map that it will be abandoned. The property north and south of the centerline reverts back to the adjoining property owners. In-fill projects increase neighborhood input. Ponderosa has spent a considerable time with neighborhood meetings and the General Plan Steering Committee. They do not believe they are ramming this project down anyone's throat. In fact, this project is moving rather slowly. The applicants will mitigate school impacts by paying school impact fee, 3-4 times higher than the State statutory rate. The School District indicated they do have capacity to serve the students in this area. The Iron Horse Trail will be built, as well. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 13 January 22, 1997