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Chairman Lutz stated he had met with Mr. Stringer, and Commissioner Hovingh met with Messrs. Stringer and Bates and received voice messages in support from several citizens. Commissioner Wright also met with the applicant and Commissioner Barker noted she had phone cal1s. Fred Bates, 9781 Blue Larkspur Lane, Monterey, represented this application and thanked staff for expediting this issue. He also noted that staff's presentation was very accurate and he had no corrections. Referring to the Items for Discussion, Mr. Bates feels that since the General Plan Update has not been adopted, they should not be held to the General Plan Steering Committee's recommendations. Regarding the elimination of a lot along Calle Ricardo and increasing the lots to a minimum of 6,700 sq. ft., Mr. Bates advised staff initially wanted them to keep the minimum lot sizes at 6,500 sq. ft. After much discussion, staff wanted the average lot size to be adjusted in accordance to the adjacent neighborhoods. After negotiations and staff meetings, the existing plan has dropped two lots, made a land swap with Hansen Park, had a net loss of 760 sq. ft., contributed work to the park without reduction in park fees and increased the average lot size to 7,802 sq. ft. Mr. Bates feels staff is now asking for an increase in the minimum lot size to 6,700 sq. ft. The applicant feels this is an unfair request and no consideration should be given to it. Regarding the increase in garage size, the increase is very minimal, although it will greatly impact the livability of the house designs. Regarding the request for an increase of the number of single-story units on Black Avenue, Mr. Bates feels this is unwarranted because the surrounding houses on Black A venue are also at the 75-25% mix. Regarding the need for full articulation, Mr. Bates advised that the adjoining housing neighborhoods do not have this, but would be willing to add articulation to the units on the comer lots. Regarding whether the park land swap is in the best interests of the public, Mr. Bates stated the request came from the neighborhood and was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Bates concluded by asking for the Commission's adoption of a resolution recommending approval of the Negative Declaration and approval of GPA-95-1 and Case PUD-95-4 with the following changes: Delete Condition 4. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 September 27, 1995 .