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about the spread of traffic flow. She suggested that pocket right-hand turn lanes into businesses and housing built in that area be included for all future development in the Hacienda Business Park. . Ranjit Sufi, 5255 Genovesio Drive, stated that he and his wife were the first residents ofthe adjacent development and that he would like to see an accelerated schedule for the proposed project. He commented that he felt it is a good plan. Derek Zemrak, 5222 Genovesio Drive, noted that while he would like to see single-family homes, he knows that is not possible. He stated that he is in favor of the project and that the residents in his neighborhood want a park. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Wright asked if it is feasible to accelerate the park portion of the project. Discussion ensued regarding the issue of the development of the park and the acceleration of the construction schedule for the park, and the possibility of conditioning this requirement. Commissioner Lutz noted his support for the project. He stated that it is important to fulfill the obligation to provide a neighborhood park for the residents. He advised that he is in favor of the affordable housing, and he feels it is important that the affordable units are transparent with regard to comparison to other units in the proposed project. He noted that this is affordable housing, not lower-income housing. He stated that the 35-year duration to maintain the units as affordable is important. . Commissioner Wright stated that he concurs with Commissioner Lutz and that he feels the proposed application offers a better project and product than the previous two projects. He advised that he supports the project whole-heartedly and fully supports the affordable housing component. Chair Barker asked if the project could be conditioned to require the property owner to insure that the three-acre park is developed prior to the occupancy of any of the apartment units. Discussion ensued regarding the wording of a condition to guarantee the completion of the park. Dolores Bengtson, Director of Parks and Community Service, provided additional information regarding the park land and the process involving the Park and Recreation Commission in the development of the parks. She advised that the purchase of land for the 6.6 acre park is on the City Council agenda for next month and with that purchase, the Park and Recreation Commission is ready to move ahead with the planning for that park. Weather permitting, it is hoped that the park would be completed sometime next summer. Chair Barker commented that in light offunds being returned to Signature Properties on the Ruby Hill development and the lack of a community park in Hacienda Business Park, she would like to see a condition regarding the construction of the park placed on this project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED . Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 August 13, 1997