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Marty Wadekamper, 964 Riesling, stated that she is employed in the old (existing) building. She asked about the soils study that will be done on the site. She was advised that the front part of the property has received clearance and that more soil studies will be done on the site. . Brent Wilcox for Mary Wilcox, 3988 Stanley Boulevard, commented that the Arroyo is cause for a number of problems for adjacent residents. He stated that he would like to see a gate installed across the EVA to ensure that access to the Arroyo is not allowed until the trail is completed. He also noted that the issue of the grade difference between the top of the railroad R-O- W and homes will need to be addressed later. Mike Patterson, 4050 Walnut Drive, advised that he has worked with the applicant for the last five months on the proposal. He noted his support for this density for this specific proposa1. He expressed concern about the fire hydrant locations noting that they should not be located in areas that may damage existing trees. He suggested that the locations be approved by an arborist. He asked that the City do a better job monitoring and enforcing the operations currently in existence on this site. Joanie Fields, 4053 Walnut Drive, expressed concern about the City stating that there are no significant traffic problems in the area, in light of the difficulty with traffic at the Main StreetlRay Street intersection late in the afternoon. She noted that there are a lot of children currently living on Walnut Drive and the traffic issues need to be addressed. She commented that the residents had asked for medium density residential and a park site. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED . Commissioner Wright suggested that condition #64 be revised to include a statement that the fire hydrants not be located in the dripline of existing trees. In response to a question from Chair Barker, Mr. Iserson advised that there is no City regulation addressing the hours of operation for residential garbage pick-up. Commissioner Cooper stated that he can see the rationale for having offices in this area, but he has concerns about high density residential in the Downtown area. He advised that the project is well designed, but he has concerns about the number of units and traffic. He stated that he supports the request to fence the Arroyo. In response to an inquiry by Chair Barker as to the realignment of the Ray StreetlMain Street intersection, staff advised that Council recently reviewed this issue when the St. Vincent de Paul building was sold and determined not to modify this intersection. Discussion ensued regarding the traffic and signal operations at the Ray StreetlMain Street intersection. Commissioner Wright stated that he believes the project is a good compromise and is more than acceptable. Commissioner Lutz concurred that the project is a good compromise. . Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 August 13, 1997