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. In response to a question from Commissioner Kumaran, Mr. Swift noted that it would be acceptable to staff to have the street network that the Ad Hoc Committee recommended with just the EV A's, it is just not staff's preference or recommendation. Discussion ensued regarding details of the proposed options. Nate Meeks, Ponderosa Homes, 6671 Owens Drive, represented the application. He presented exhibits showing the plan that was before the City Council as well the proposed plan, which is a result of the meetings held by the Ad Hoc Committee. He advised that Ponderosa had worked in good faith with the Committee. He stated that Ponderosa agrees with all of the comments in the staff report, and in order to maintain the integrity of the process that Ponderosa had with the neighbors in reaching a consensus plan, Ponderosa supports the "Findings and Recommendations" of the Ad Hoc Committee as presented this evening. He confirmed that this is Ponderosa's recommended plan for the project. Mr. Meeks advised that Mr. Mike Taylor of Ruggeri Jensen & Associates, and Mr. Richard Frisbie of the Frisbie Planning Company were present to answer any questions regarding grading or site plans. . Peter Cohen, 1602 Martin Avenue, represented the Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Cohen thanked and acknowledged City staff, Ponderosa Homes, and those that worked on the minority report. He noted that the position taken in the minority report was that originally supported before the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee. He described the charge of the Committee as directed by the City Council and the process followed by the Committee. He noted that the concerns of each of the neighborhoods are valid. He described various core requirements and "keystone" issues reviewed by the Committee and the implications of each. He noted that the Committee achieved its goal to address all of the issues that were identified and reach a middle ground. He advised that the Committee's recommendations represent what the City Council asked it to do, but only if the Planning Commission approves all of the recommendations. Mr. Cohen addressed the issues regarding right-turn restrictions and staffs position on this matter. He noted that it was the intention of the Committee that these be "bulb-outs" not just signage. He acknowledged that this was not clearly stated in the Committee's report. He stated that he feels it is feasible to have a physical obstruction, but that he would support signage only. Mr. Cohen urged the Planning Commission to accept the entire set of recommendations as submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Cohen distributed a spread sheet showing projected traffic volumes without the Ponderosa project. Commissioner Barker noted that there is an existing problem on Kolln Street. She questioned why this problem has not been addressed if it can be resolved with turn restrictions. Commissioner Barker noted that this could be done without any new development. Discussion ensued regarding the issues related to the traffic on Kolln and Morganfield. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Tom Kirtley, 1569 Orloff Drive, stated that he served as a representative on the Ad Hoc Committee and also serves on the traffic committee. He advised that Pat Noyes and Bill van Gelder have indicated that the City would fund only 50% of the cost of the traffic calming devices and that the installation of the devices would need to be agreed to by 51 % of the . Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 Otlober 12, 1997