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within the very restrictive allowable uses. Mr. Ghielmetti noted there has been a lot of misinformation given about the land trust and what the applicants are trying to achieve with their cap request. He feels after the final reports are done and they are able to meet with the members of the Land Trust, these issues will be resolved. Mr. Ghielmetti noted that they are in basic agreement with the staff report. They re- analyzed their original plans and found a lack of open space and a shortcut street from one side of the subdivision to the other with a lot of homes facing the street. The proposed lots are still one-half acre, but they have returned 17 acres to open area. The slopes are 3: 1. The speaker noted the redesign of lots around the swimming pool eliminating backyards backing up to the pool area. He also noted some adjustments were made to increase the Tiger Salamander habitat. Overall, they consider this a superior plan over the original plan. The applicants are anxious to proceed with the grading of the back half of the golf course which will affect the perimeter of some of the lots. The applicants believe the pedestrian open space they have provided should eliminate staffs need for sidewalks. The development has its own soils engineer who will certify that the lots are graded properly and compacted to the 95 % requirement. Commissioner Hovingh inquired of the speaker where a child would have to walk on the major loop street if he/she chose to walk a few blocks to a friend's house. Mr. Ghielmetti answered that the residents could landscape their property with a pathway; otherwise the street would have to be used. Commissioner Hovingh also anticipated that homeowners would not look favorably upon pedestrians walking on their newly installed landscaping. The speaker noted that the smaller lot areas all have sidewalks; it is just the half acre lots that don't have sidewalks. In response to Commissioner Barker, the speaker advised that the 17 acres of open space came from eliminating the large slopes from the lots. He also noted that the density did not change with this modification. Ms. Watt noted that the general street size is a 50 foot right of way with two lanes of travel, each approximately 14 1/2 feet. Parking is not allowed on the street and must be provided for on the lots. In response to Commissioner Barker, Mr. Ghielmetti advised that these are private streets, therefore, the parking restrictions can be enforced. This also facilitates pedestrians walking in the street. He noted there is 24-hour gated security and at build-out there will be a roving security service. Commissioner Barker feels the sidewalk is necessary for walkers and joggers. In response to Commissioner Lutz, Mr. Ghielmetti stated they can work with Condition 32 as it is written. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 February 8, 1995