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turn-around point. There should be no parking on the end of Martin Avenue. That area is currently in the County and the City cannot sign that until it is anne ed to Pleasanton. The emergency access would connect from that bulb to the new street an would become a part of the park pathway system that would also be on top of the storm . s. In response to Commissioner Wright's question, Mr. Swift further explained that e plan does meet the Code in regard to fire emergency response time. Commissioner Mahern discussed with Mr. Swift the purpose of pu ng the homes around the cul-de-sac. She expressed concern that people would drive down 'n Avenue to drop their children off at the park, if it were used for soccer games, etc. Mr. Swift replied if lot 90 is eliminated, it won't work, Staff is recommending that a fence be installed and that there be bike and pedestrian access into the park, but allow no par ng on the cul-de-sac or on the street. This should avoid what most neighbors dislike about eing near a playschool or field. Commissioner McGuirk expressed concern about parking should th park become a playing field like Sports Park. He noted that even though red lines designa no parking at the Sports Park, people park there anyway, which then creates a proble Commissioner Michelotti further discussed the reconfiguration of th lots with Mr. Swift. Staff is recommending the deletion of lot 90; the applicant would li to reconfigure and keep four lots. Mr. Swift noted the park would be bigger if lot 90 s deleted. ~ In response to Chairman Hovingh's question, Mr. Higdon replied at the comparison of increased traffic on Martin Avenue between having a school or a k is that a school would generate much more traffic than a park, mainly in the morning and evening. Chairman Hovingh further discussed with Mr. Higdon the width of the street going to the Hirst project. Mr. Higdon noted that street is planned to be 34 ft. width. The street going into the proposed ChulGahrahmat project would be 28 ft. wi e but also allowing right- and left-hand turn lanes. This is contained in the staff conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Max Gahrahmat, 2025 Gateway Park, San Iose, represented the a lication. He commented that this is the second time he has appeared before the Commissio . He noted they have worked very hard with City staff and homeowners to get to this t. He noted that his architect and civil engineer would be happy to answer any questio s. Larry Bartelson, civil engineer for the project, 2600 Kittyhawk Ro ,Livermore, CA, also represented the application. He basically agreed with the conditio s; however, in reference to staffs recommendation that Condition 4.g. provide for only on story homes, he stated they would like to have one- and two-story homes on lots 35 and I ts 40-49. If they must be Planning Commiasion Minutes June 10, 1992 Page 3