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. . . Resolution No. PC 96.85 was entered making the PUD findings and adopting a resolution recommending approval of Case PUD-91-11-1M to the City Council, as motioned. 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS The Commission requested staff to agendize the Finn private street/gate matter. Commissioner Wright had questions of staff regarding Case Z-96-162 and the discharge of wash water under the driplines of the trees. Commissioner Cooper advised that currently there is an issue of the modular buildings that are being placed on school property. He inquired if the Commission would be interested in proposing a friendly joint meeting with the School Board to mitigate neighbors' concerns. Commissioner Wright feels this idea would be counter-productive. Mr. Beougher thought the City Council member who is the liaison to the School Board would be better choice to interact with the School District. Chair Barker feels it would be a proactive move to help with the design review. Commissioner Wright commented that the Planning Commission has no authority for design review with the school district. The general sense is that it would not be productive to try and meet with the School Board. Chair Barker feels there should be a Design Review Commission and asked how this new commission could be brought forward and developed. Commissioner Wright advised that there used to be such a commission, but conflicts of interest arose with the people on the design review commission. He feels staff has been doing a great job with respect to design review applications. General discussion ensued regarding the topic of conflict of interest. The topic of streets with only one sidewalk was brought forward. Staff noted that this is more common in hillside developments and on private streets. Staff supports the use of sidewalks wherever feasible. Commissioner Cooper thanked Chris Boykin for looking into his concern with the odor coming from Huls on Sunol Blvd. Commissioner Dove advised that the new fencing installed at their mobile home park has substantially reduced noise levels. The cost was one-sixth the cost of a masonry wall. He also noted that there is a continuous yard sale at First Street and Neal Street. Staff noted there is no limit to the number of yard sales a person may have. Commissioner Dove also commented that he feels the Commission was too accommodating to placate one resident on the previously approved Montgomery application. He would like to see recommendations that make the best sense for the area, not extreme recommendations to satisfy one complainant. Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 November 6, 1996