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. . . Commissioner Barker stated that she voted "no" because she thinks there is a better solution with 300 homes that protects all of the neighborhoods, and that one exit to Valley is probably acceptable and the Kolin issue would go away. Commissioner Kumaran stated that he voted "no" because he believes the group was very close to a solution and with some more effort a solution that could be acceptable to everybody could be found. He noted that he thinks the recommended proposal is clearly not in the best interest of the neighborhood and the surrounding areas. Commissioner Barker reiterated her recommendation that the City study traffic calming on Kolin immediately. Staff advised that the City has an on-going Committee working in that area. Chair Cooper asked if the City could give consideration to red zoning the turn-around on Martin. Mr. Higdon commented that a red zone does not prohibit people from dropping off students. Mr. Higdon stated that he would refer the recommendation to the Traffic Committee. Mr. Swift advised that until the second phase of the Standard Pacific is done and the street network is completed, staff will not really know what the true traffic patterns are for Mohr Elementary School. Commissioner Dove noted that the Ponderosa project is a good project and there are some very definite needs for some fine tuning and that is why he voted in favor of the last proposal. However, he voted no in terms of the General Plan with the hope that the City Council ask someone from the Affordable Housing Commission to come in and speak to this issue. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Barker, Mr. Swift noted that it is the School District's policy to look at a project once it is under construction. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Wright expressed concern regarding Jay's Auto, noting that there is a house trailer on the site, truck rentals are being conducted, and cars are washed and mechanical work is being done on the site. Mr. Swift advised that staff will check on this. In response to a question from Chair Cooper as to when the bridge across the Arroyo will be open, Mr. Higdon advised that the bridge has not yet been accepted. He advised that he will look into the access points. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Barker, Mr. Swift advised that the next step for the Ponderosa project will be a public hearing before the City Council. Staff will look at the project design, and the tentative map will come before the Planning Commission. He noted that the park will be reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Barker asked that the Park and Recreation Commission look at the policy regarding the use of neighborhood parks for use for organized team sports for younger ages. Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 October 22, 1997