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Madden would be willing to match what the other projects in this area were required to do for noise mitigation. In response to Commissioner McGuirk, Mr. Madden advised that he had no major concern with the staff report or the conditions. He noted no real problems, although he is hoping for some fee waivers and feels he will be unable to mitigate the instantaneous noise level. In response to Commissioner Hovingh, Mr. Beougher advised that the Commission could recommend to the City Council to waive fees as well as make growth management recommendations. Michael Goldsworthy, 5453 Blackbird Drive, project architect, advised that this project will be exactly like their first project on Division Street, except for project colors and exterior architectural elements. Regarding the one access driveway, the single-family landowner has asked that he be given a driveway directly onto Stanley Blvd., and Mr. Goldsworthy has been in communication with Mr. Jost to see what would be required. He asked for that option to be left open. Regarding staff's recommendation for a pathway encircling the site, he presented a drawing showing the existing interior walkways and the suggested walkway by staff. The applicants feel the suggested walkway would be an invasion of privacy to the residents because the walkway goes by the bedroom and living room windows. The applicant's proposed public walkways would be in the public common areas. Mr. Goldsworthy advised that the covered parking would cost about $2400 per spot and the additional cost would therefore affect the affordability of the project and asked that the carports be left out of the project. The trees on the site are old, unhealthy orchard trees, but the applicants will maintain all trees so recommended by staff, landscaping with 24" and 36" box trees, as well as agreeing to additional landscaping along the western property edge. The noise element is another issue of concern. Of the four projects developed along that railway, two have walls approximately 9 to 10 feet high and one wall is 15 feet high. The train whistle is the major concern with noise, and it lasts about five seconds. The other projects don't seem to have been burdened with mitigating the instantaneous noise level. The applicants are asking to be held to the same requirements imposed on the other projects. They are also asking the instantaneous noise requirement be reduced or amended from the project. Currently, the 17 foot soundwall is an unbudgeted item. Referring to Condition 16A, Commissioner Hovingh stated a fast-growing cypress tree only has a 15-20 year lifetime. He inquired if the applicant would consider installing another type Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 October 25, 1995