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Chairman Wright inquired of Mr. Yee regarding the single-story house request. Mr. Yee advised that the three designs vary in height. The applicants do not feel a one-story house is needed to break up the mass. Responding to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Bates stated that the bridge had been discussed with the City, and they have no problem with providing a bridge as well as putting money aside for the construction. However, he does not want the project map conditioned on the approval from Fish and Game. In response to Commissioner Hovingh's question if the Fish and Game does not give approval for the bridge, Mr. Bates stated the money would be in the hands of the City for it to use. Commissioner McGuirk inquired who would be liable for maintaining the bridge. Mr. Bates stated the HOA would have that responsibility. Commissioner McGuirk feels that this bridge could be a liability and an attractive nuisance to the HOA. Mr. Swift advised that Zone 7 takes ownership of the creekbed, and the City has an agreement that those creekbeds be made accessible to the public. The City also holds Zone 7 harmless with respect the public's use of the easement. No discussions have taken place with the City regarding the liability issues of a privately owned bridge used by the public. Duane Garman, 670 St. John St., is in favor of this project going forward. He has known for a long time that some project would be built on the site, and he prefers a single-family neighborhood to multi-family units. He feels that as it is proposed, the project would be an asset to the neighborhood and the loss of this project would be detrimental. Mr. Garman is fearful of possible alternatives if this application is denied. John Pepper, 653 St. John St., is very much in favor of this project as opposed to possible alternatives. The storage yard and doing nothing are unacceptable alternatives to him. He sees the added traffic on Pleasanton Avenue as the one negative and proposed considering parking restrictions for Pleasanton A venue. He feels this project maintains the character of the neighborhood. Dan Hansford, 648 St. John St., has read the staff report and has also met with staff and the developers. Mr. Hansford feels that Pleasanton A venue is substandard and St. John is scheduled to be torn up in the future. This is unacceptable if the project is built. Ideally, he would rather have only 15-20 single family homes, however, he agrees to the density calculation of 5 units per acre. Steve Iversen, 4239 Pleasanton Avenue, is in favor of this project because he feels the current situation is an eyesore. He is concerned about the traffic issue and the possibility of a multi-family unit being proposed. He feels this would lower his property value. Regarding making the Arroyo more attractive to the public, he feels this would only increase the amount of traffic in his neighborhood. Linda Glockner, 4273-B Pleasanton Avenue, is a resident of the multiple unit on Pleasanton Avenue. She is in favor of this project, however, she is concerned about the added traffic to Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 January 11, 1995