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years. He did not think the walnut trees would last more than flv years, and was in favor of removing all the walnut trees. - Commissioner Michelotti commented that she has seen walnut tr s last at least 25 years or more. Commissioner Michelotti asked Mr. Hirst if he was in agreement with using open-type fencing. She noted that some projects agree to open fencing with landscaping to screen. Mr. Hirst had no problem with open fencing, but felt that buyers would insist on some type of privacy fencing. Chairman Mahem questioned Mr. Hirst about the one ft. strip as This is a one ft. wide area that is part of the public right-of-way. Mr. Hirst asked that the Commission consider the possible install tion of eight ft. of rock (gravel) on the east side of Trenery Drive. He noted that some Ie want it, and some people are opposed to its use. He also called attention to a letter from Melvin T. Lehman which was handed out tonight, who had expressed his concerns a out a number of items which had happened with prior development on the McMillion h me. Discussion ensued regarding the Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Mr. irst agreed that 25 percent FAR would be acceptable to him. Bob Cooper, 3711 Trenery Drive, said he lives across from the roposed project and is generally pleased with it. He said the applicant has worked well with them; his only objections would be if Trenery Drive was widened and improved In response to Commissioner McGuirk's question, Mr. Cooper also said he wo d not be in favor of having an area of rocks or gravel near his house, as kids have plenty of . gs to throw as it is now. Glenn Hulett, 2201 Martin Avenue, stated he totally agrees with . Hirst about the walnut trees. He said.the trees would not live anyway once the lawns e installed, unless the ground is roto-tilled once a year. In response to Commissioner 'chelotti's question regarding the one ft. strip, Mr. Hulett objected to the leaving of 's strip. Mr. Hulett went on to say that he is planning on developing part of his property some point in time, and that he is in agreement with everything on the Hirst project, but or the treatment of the one ft. strip. He is irritated by this strip, but this is something wan by the City. Discussion ensued as to why the strip was necessary. Mr. Higd n noted that first of all the 20 ft. roadway does not meet City standards. The one ft. strip en prevents driveway access to this road from the parcels that are in the County. At s ch time those parcels are developed, .that road would need to be widened to City standards The other way would be to require this developer to put in the entire 28 ft. strip. At this point the developer indicated he was willing to put in the full 28 ft. width now and et rid of the strip. Mr. Hulett continued to say that he and his neighbors are in fav r of rolled curbs, and also noted that he intends to develop his own property some time an this is what he would propose. Minute. Plannina Commiuion Ma",h 11, 1992 Pale 11