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Dave Gonsalves, 2215 Martin Avenue, stated that he has walnut tr s in his lawn and they are doing fine. He said they just need proper care to prevent di ses that do spread to other walnut trees. He would object if all the walnut trees were remov . He noted that the developer has worked well with the neighbors and is in support of the project. He felt that 16,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. yards would be acceptable; he would fav r 28 ft. streets, rolled curbs, and no sidewalks. He commented that he is also wishing t develop part of his property and has been waiting a number of years to be annexed in 0 the City. He would like to know where the utilities would go and what they have to do to e able to develop the front of his property. He hoped the Commission would not try to contr 1 the size of the houses and felt that even 5,000 sq. ft. houses on this type of acreage wo d be acceptable, that some people want four to five car garages which can be also utilized as orkshops. Herb Singleton, 2207 Martin Avenue, agreed with a comment tha the gravel on Trenery Drive is not necessary. He questioned the use of 25 percent FAR and felt that the size of the lots should accommodate houses that could have five car garages. He went into great length as to what he felt should be allowed in that area. Commissioner Horan noted that this is not the appropriate time fo air their questions on their own properties, but that the City staff another time. would-be developers to uld be questioned at Commissioner Wright said he also likes the project; he would c ge Condition l4.a. to say rolled curbs; Condition 16 - delete the eight ft. wide gravel shoul er; have a 25 percent FAR; and he would favor going back to 450 sq. ft. standard tw car garages. He felt this was not similar to the Foothill Road area and 450 sq. ft. was ad uate. ut trees could be saved; Mr. Singleton felt that a 28 ft. street was too narrow; that the w he concurred that an eight ft. wall was acceptable. Mr. Hirst returned to the podium. In response to comments, he sidewalks; however, staff prefers sidewalks on at least one side 0 this can be worked out at the Tentative Map Stage. . d he was in favor of no the street. He noted that Commissioner Wright referred to Condition 7 in regard to the en stated there will be a homeowners association; therefore, the en feature. Mr. Hirst feature can be deleted. THE PUBLIC HEARING W AS CLOSED. Commissioner Horan stated that he likes the project and can su ~ Commissioner Hovingh said he did not think this was such a ru land project that was somewhat uninspired. If the City develops program, he would condition bigger lots to 300 gallon of water he could support the project. area, but simply a flat water conservation r day. He concluded that Commissioner Michelotti raised a question about rolled curbs. . Swift discussed the matter with her and concluded that staff has no real problem wi rolled curbs. Minute. Planning Commiaaion Mao:h 11, 1992 Faa" 12