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]' Commissioner Kumaran stated that he agrees with Chair Cooper in that he would like to see the developer share the cost of undergrounding utilities along Sycamore Road. Jerry Iserson stated that the Commission could recommend this under the financing plan. Commissioner Barker noted that she supports Plan B for the "A" Street setbacks and agrees with Mr. Dingman that workshops should be held to work out the details satisfactorily. However, she feels that the Commission should continue their vote on this issue because there are so many details that need to be worked out, especially with the existing property owners. She agrees with staff that lots 5, 6, 13, 41, 42, and 43 should all have single-story homes. She supports undergrounding the utilities along Sycamore Road by the developer. She wants the existing neighbors to be in a good bargaining position when they go into negotiations with Greenbriar on all issues. She also agrees with staff's recommendations regarding the Lighting and Landscaping District, but will also agree to add some language allowing the developer to proceed with the plan upon approval by the City Attorney. Finally, Commissioner Barker related that she does not support the City contributing to "A" Street. Commissioner Wright stated that he will support Greenbriar's recommendation to remove Condition 27 requiring single-story homes on lots 12, 13, 41, and 43. He would also like to delete Condition 2b relating to the v-ditches and noted that the existing neighbors already have adequate draining systems. Mr. Wright acknowledged the members of the audience who gave their comments. He noted that concessions for the Greenes were made in the early 90's by lowering the road to minimize the encroachment to the Greene's property. With regard to the safety issue raised by the Greenes, he believes that the City Traffic Department and Greenbriar's advisor is qualified to say that there is no real safety problem. Mr. Wright stated the he supports the project and will agree to Plan A. With regard to the landscaping district and the setback issue, he will support staff's recommendations. As far as undergrounding utilities, he thinks it's unfair to ask the developer to fund them a this point in the project. Finally, Commissioner Wright agrees with staff that an evaluation needs to be conducted related to the fair division of the cost of "A" Street. Commissioner Lutz stated that his is impressed with the project and the design of the homes. He stated that this is an important project because it will set the tone for the entire area. However, he is concerned that only approximately 10% of the city residents would be able to afford a home in this community. With regard to the road proposals, he feels that each one could be safely constructed, and he believes the deciding factor should be what is most equitable for the people affected. He commented that he has not had the time or knowledge to make a decision on the road issue tonight and would, therefore abstain his vote on that issue. He would like to see that issue continued in order to allow some further negotiations. Commissioner Lutz feels that larger backyard would be more useful to the homeowners and would, therefore, support the developer's request to reduce the amount of the setback. He feels that issue 2b should be removed in it's entirety. He supports staffs recommendation for Condition 21 Planning Commission Minutes Page 16 November 19, 1997