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Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of Cas GP-91-03/PUD-91-03 subject to the conditions of the staff report. He called attention to e revised conditions as presented tonight. In response to Commissioner Horan's question about the availabilit of water for the project, Mr. Swift replied that Condition 20 addresses that issue, in the sam way that it was addressed in the Harbor View project. Commissioner Mahern discussed with Mr. Swift the canyon trim of the soundwalls to be used, and asked if that was the whole exterior of the soundwal1. M. Swift noted that only the top two ft. of the soundwall is a "canyon" trim. This is becau landscaping will be in front of it; this would save the developer some money which could e used for pavement costs. Commissioner Wright discussed the height of the houses in relation 0 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. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. 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 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 appli ant to build single- family units. The final plan is now for 29 single-family units on 18 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 use of that, the applicant has compiled a state-of-the-art CAD program which gives a 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 Ho s project, with a different architect and different builder. Commissioner McGuirk questioned whether the railroad trestle wou d remain. Mr. Hirst said that for only 29 units, they would do nothing with the trestle d it would remain as is. He added that there will be two five-foot bike lanes, and will leave many trees as possible. Commissioner Mahem thought it was an excellent presentation. Sh asked Mr. Hirst for clarification as to how they directed the creek area. Mr. Hirst clari led this on the rendering. Minutes Planning Commission May 27, 1992 Page 7