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y 1 . . . because they anticipated a lot of noise on the road. He noted that his home, as well as most others on the road, are at least 100 feet from the road and he is still able to hear the traffic noise. He suggested that the Commission support the NSSP requirement for a 75 foot setback. Mr. Guerra also stated that the original NSSP intended for the single-story homes to be located near the back of the development to minimize the visual impact to the neighbors. He further stated that the biggest failure of the NSSP was to the Greenes, and he feels that the Greenes are paying the biggest price and urged the Commission to try to mitigate the impact on the Greenes. RECESS 11:02 P.M. RECONVENED 11:10 P.M. Sam H. Swyers, 5980 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, advised the Commission that he supports the project and the plan because it would put needed sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on Sunol Boulevard. His biggest concern is that the property owners have to bear the expense of the street improvements. He would like to see Sycamore Road stay the way it is. Patrick Costanzo readdressed the Commission and responded to the speakers' comments. With regard to Ms. Lydiksen, he stated that a one-story home is not needed on lot 13 because her view is not affected by that home. He also stated that the home on lot 13 would be 125 to 160 feet from Ms. Lydiksen's home. At that distance, the seven foot height difference between the two homes would have no significance. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Barker, Mr. Costanzo addressed Wilona Perry's concern regarding lot 6. He confirmed that lot 6 would have a single-story home with a 64 foot setback. However, he stated that, due to privacy concerns, the would not be able to accommodate her request for an open fence. Mr. Costanzo addressed Mr. Manning's concern regarding the fairness of the cost of "A" Street. He noted that Mr. Manning is one of the owners selling the golf course and is affected by Greenbriar's proposal. He stated that the plan is based upon traffic allocations as stated in the NSSP and therefore the pro-rated share to the golf course is fair. In response to Ms. Locke's concerns, Mr. Costanzo stated that her home is 170 to 180 feet from the Greenbriar lot and, again, a seven-foot height difference is of no significance from that distance. With regard to her grading concerns, Mr. Costanzo stated that Greenbriar's engineers have already confirmed that her property will properly drain. Additionally, at Ms. Locke's request, staff has made a condition for a study to confirm that the drainage from her property is adequate. Finally, Mr. Costanzo addressed Ms. Locke's concern relating to her private driveway and explained why the current plan does not actually affect her private road. Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 November 19, 1997