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, . residents and they seem to be making some progress on the issue. Staff is recommending to . leave" A" Street as proposed in the original PUD development plan. Mr. Plucker noted that staff has some concerns with the proposed front yard setback and is, therefore, unable to support that portion of the plan. It was further reported by Mr. Plucker that four different house design models with several options would be offered through the developer. However, he noted that some concern has been expressed by existing residents relating to the height and proposed site layout of some of the designs due to privacy and visual impacts. Although the developer has been meeting with residents in an attempt to develop a plan that is acceptable to them, there are still some disputes remaining. Mr. Plucker noted that staff is concerned with several grading issues, including v-ditches and drainage. They have, therefore, recommended that these issues be re-evaluated prior to approval of the tentative map. . The landscaping plan was described by Mr. Plucker, noting that the most significant component will be the relocation of the creek area. He further commented that a variety of trees, planters and groundcovers would attractively complete the theme. Staff has recommended that a homeowner's association be established and required to pay for the maintenance of the landscape improvements because the City cannot assure that the Lighting and Landscape District would pay for such maintenance over time due to the adoption of Proposition 218. The finance plan proposed by Greenbriar was described and Mr. Plucker related that staff disagrees with some of the details of the finance plan, including the assigmnent of costs associated with the construction of "A" Street. Staff has, therefore, recommended that all areas of concern be reexamined and that a final version be submitted for approval prior to tentative map approval. Mr. Plucker presented staff's recommendations for approval of the PUD Development Plan, the Finance Plan, and the second-unit Use Permit, subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. In response to questions from Commissioner Kumaran, Mr. Plucker thoroughly reviewed the proposed yard setbacks and v-ditches. He also clarified staff's position with regard to the finance plan. Commissioner Barker asked several questions relating to the finance plan. Mr. Plucker advised her that the Commission is not being asked to approve the finance plan, but rather to make a recommendation to the City Council. He confirmed that the City is the developer of the golf course and is, therefore, responsible for a portion of the road improvements. However, there is a disagreement between the City and Greenbriar on the fair division of the costs, staff feels that since" A" Street is not being" oversized" but is exactly what Greenbriar would have to build Page 7 November 19, 1997 . Planning Commission Minutes