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/""- Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of C e GP-91-03/PUD-91-OJ subject to the conditions of the staff report. He called attention to the revised conditions as presented tonight, of water for the project, e way that it was In response to Commissioner Horan's question about the availabili Mr. Swift replied that Condition 20 addresses that issue, in the addressed in the Harbor View project. Commissioner Mahem discussed with Mr. Swift the canyon trim 0 the soundwalls to be used, and asked if that was the whole exterior of the sound wall. . Swift noted that only the top two ft. of the soundwall is a "canyon" trim. This is beca e landscaping will be in front of it; this would save the developer some money which could be used for pavement costs. Commissioner Wright discussed the height of the houses in relatio to the soundwalls. Mr, Swift pointed out that the key issue along Sunol Boulevard is havin a mix in the height of houses, such as 22 ft., 24 ft., etc. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENF.n. Brad Hirst represented Marsh/Smith Associates. He commented th t it has been quite an experience working with the neighbors. The applicant still feels th t the best use of the site would be for multi-family units; however, the neighborhood had ve strong feelings about keeping the rural character of the area and have convinced the appr t to build single- family units. The final plan is now for 29 single-family units on 1 acres. Mr. Hirst stated that staff has also worked very hard on the project. He concurred ith all 56 staff conditions and noted it was a pleasure to do so. He noted that the 9 units are a mix of one, two, and split-level homes. In working with the neighbors, they all asked him what the project would look like from their homes and from the freeway. B ause of that, the applicant has compiled a state-of-the-art CAD program which gives good facsimile of the proposed project. He noted that the views would be as seen from a helicopter. At this point, Mr. Hirst presented a video showing of the proposed project. Mr. Hirst noted that the project is very similar to the Carriage Horn s project, with a different architect and different builder. Commissioner McGuirk questioned whether the railroad trestle woul remain. Mr. Hirst said that for only 29 units, they would do nothing with the trestle an it would remain as is. He added that there will be two five-foot bike lanes, and will leave s many trees as possible. Commissioner Mahem thought it was an excellent presentation. She asked Mr. Hirst for clarification as to how they directed the creek area. Mr. Hirst clari ed this on the rendering. ~ Minutes Planning Commission May 27, 1992 Page 7