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Commissioner Dove asked about the relocation of Bush Road to separate residential from industrial traffic. Ms. Kline advised the applicants are still negotiating on this matter. Commissioner Cooper asked how strongly the General Plan speaks to adhering to a neo-traditional design for this project. Ms. Kline stated the General Plan speaks strongly with regard to this parcel being it was a special study area. The General Plan states that it is desired to have generous front yard setbacks for Mohr A venue units, inclusion of heritage homes, nine acres of park land and the use of neo-traditional design. Mr. Iserson stated that the importance of the neo-traditional design concept is reflected in the granting of a density bonus for that type of project. Commissioner Cooper asked how the termination of Mohr Avenue in Plan 1 could be achieved so that it simply could not be reversed in the future. The termination of Mohr Avenue between Plan 1 and Plan 4 would be the same and the property to the centerline of Mohr A venue would be included in an actual lot. In response to Chair Barker, Ms. Kline advised the application was filed in the early summer, but the public hearing process was not established until the General Plan was adopted. A discussion ensued between staff and Commissioner Wright whether the gridded street design is an integral part of the neo-traditional design concept. Mr. Iserson stated gridded streets, porches, focal point parks, house design, and setbacks are viewed as a neo-traditional design package. Chair Barker noted that the current total unit number does not include the higher density offered for the use of a neo-traditional design. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Nate Meeks, 6671 Owens Drive, advised Ponderosa is in complete agreement with the staff report and the conditions of approval. To respond to the density question just addressed, staff advised the applicants that the project as submitted meets both the old and the new General Plans. There were three different densities on this parcel. The Medium Density zoning was four units (up to five if incorporating a neo- traditional design). The applicants were not concerned with "maxing" out the project at five units per acre. Steven Dewan, 2031 Orchard Drive, Newport Beach, is the architect on the project. He described the products and showed the various materials boards. All houses incorporate a large front porch that project forward of the garage. Product 1 (high density units) has elevations of traditional design with full-wrap siding and columns, stucco with S-tile roofs, and a craftsman detailed design. Products 2 and 3 (medium density units) have the same mix of elevation features. These product lines have a three-car tandem garage (two-car garage door), so as to de-emphasize the garage from the street. In response to a question from Commissioner Wright, the plans show to the property line. There are 10 feet of sidewalk and planter strip area along the street curb. ~ Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 January 22, 1997