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<br />Pleasanton Avenue. She noted that restricting parking on Pleasanton Avenue would <br />negatively impact the residents of the multiple units. She would prefer to see single family <br />homes as opposed to more multiple units on this site. The speaker inquired if soundwalls <br />would be erected between the multiple units and the new development. In response to <br />Chairman Wright, she advised that trucks are not a daily disruption. <br /> <br />Mr. Bates noted and understands the residents concerns for the increased traffic. <br /> <br />Responding to Commissioner Hovingh's questions regarding the Arroyo, Mr. Plucker <br />advised staff felt creekbed maintenance should be done now so that it will never become a <br />problem. This would involve Fish and Game approval. Otherwise, they could establish a <br />once per year maintenance program with the HOA. It is believed the level of repair would <br />be insignificant from year to year. Regarding the financial aspects of guaranteeing the ability <br />for the HOA to pay for the repairs, several options exist. However, staff has not looked at <br />all the options or made a recommendation. Mr. Beougher advised that there have been at <br />least three situations where HOA's have asked the City to take over the ownership and <br />maintenance of the park. This situation is what Commissioner Hovingh does not want to <br />happen. <br /> <br />In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Higdon stated the City likes to have all arroyos <br />in public ownership maintained by Zone 7 so that in case a bank fails, the resources to repair <br />the bank are available. The slopes vary from 1.5/2: I to 2: 1. The vegetation on the bank is <br />relatively stable. Without a 20 ft. access along the top of the bank, direct access for police, <br />fire and emergency vehicles is not possible. <br /> <br />Pat Stevens, Geotechnical Engineer of record for the project, stated the creek banks are very <br />dense sand and gravel. Their studies have indicated the erosion is very minimal and has <br />twice the strength it needs to stand. In a 7.0 earthquake, it has a safety factor of .9 to 1.1. <br />If it did fail, it would be minimal movement. If it failed catastrophically, the home <br />foundations are designed in such a way as to not affect the homes. The recent rains have not <br />changed the banks whatsoever. Existing damage caused by water gullying over the sides of <br />the bank will be eliminated by the grading of the development to divert storm water into the <br />city sewer system. Furthermore, the studies were done assuming there was no vegetation <br />present. The existing vegetation adds even more stability. <br /> <br />Commissioner McGuirk inquired of Mr. Bates if there has been any discussion regarding <br />opening up St. John Street. He stated some discussions had taken place, and the City's <br />recommendation was the proposal for the emergency vehicle access. Referring back to a <br />public question, Commissioner McGuirk inquired what the fencing would entail. Mr. Bates <br />stated the fence would be standard redwood fencing, as well as. additional trees and <br />landscaping for those houses backing up to the multiple units to provide greater separation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lutz referred to the fire issues brought up by the Fire Department. Mr. <br />Plucker advised that the Fire Department's comments were verbal and their concern was the <br /> <br />Planning Commission Minutes <br /> <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />January 11, 1995 <br />