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~ Commissioner Michelotti referred to page 21 of the staff report re opposition to the cul-de-sac on Martin Avenue. She did not think opposed to a cul-de-sac in this area. ding the Lauer's t the Lauer's were Commissioner Hovingh stated that he would favor a walkway acro s the Arroyo to the Martin Avenue extension for convenience of the two neighborhood and allow them to share public facilities. He asked that his colleagues consider this. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPRNRD. Max Gahrahmat, 2025 Gateway Place, San Jose, represented the a lication. He stated that it takes a lot of time and patience to get this far along in the appro al process, and is very appreciative of staff s assistance throughout the process. He addr ssed the staff report regarding the south boundary of the low density area and indica they would like to carry the wall further so that the neighbors would not be bothered. He led attention to page 7 in regard to construction of a public park and noted he is willing t work with staff on this matter. He noted an error on page 8 and stated that his project g s all the way to the Arroyo Mocho. He also stated that he is happy to pay his fair sh e of public improvements which apply to his project. Mr. Gahrahmat stated he is very proud of his project and feels it' a good one. In regard to the conditions of approval, he had no problem with them except' some instances where they seemed open-ended to him. He referred to Condition 22 in gard to the commencement of construction of Village Three and mining activo . He said he would like to add wording of "two years or whichever comes sooner, after fi al approval of the plan." ~- Commissioner Hovingh asked how many homeowner associations did he plan to have. Mr. Gahrahmat said the plan at present is to have two homeowner as iations, but deferred further questions to his architect. Commissioner Michelotti asked the applicant whether any units w 1 be reserved for affordable housing. Mr. Gahrahmat referred that also to his arc tect. He indicated they will have "lower cost" homes, but did not know the price range. Ernie Vasquez, 695 Townsend Drive, Costa Mesa, also represen the application. Material samples and colors were put out. Mr. Vasquez then presented sl des depicting the project. Mike Fotheringham, landscape architect, was also available for q estioning. Commissioner Hovingh questioned Mr. Vasquez about the conce t of putting a community footbridge over the Arroyo connecting to Martin Avenue area, in order to give a sense of community to the adjoining areas. Mr. Vasquez indicated that a ootbridge would probably work with no difficulties. Mr. Gahrahmat indicated that he also ad no problem with a footbridge. Commissioner Michelotti questioned Mr. Fotheringham as to the appearance of the soundwalls. Mr. Fotheringham said they have no pictures to sh ; however, sketches have been provided. He noted they are trying to provide some divers' on the soundwalls ~ Minute. P1annina Commiaaion M.",b 11, 1992 Pa,e4