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Mr. Bartelson responded to Mr. Hirst's request to put all single-sto homes backing Mr. Hirst's project. He indicated he would have no problem, except for the fact that would put eight single-story homes in a row. He felt that would not be attracti e. r- Mr. Gahrahmat returned to the podium. He felt that some of the ne ghbors think they have just pulled a plan off a shelf. However, he stressed they have gone ugh about 50 plans; they have worked for about 10 years on this project; they have wor with the neighbors very hard; they have also donated park and school land. He stated at he would appreciate approval tonight. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Mahem discussed with Mr. Swift staff's feeling abou running the utility lines through the park and the emergency access road. Mr. Swift said as ong as the utilities are in a place where the City can get access it will be all right. He no that staff has looked at every conceivable angle as to where the utility lines can be laid so a to protect and provide what the people on the end of Martin Avenue want to have: they el minated through traffic by making it a cul-de-sac; they moved the school to the east side so e school traffic would not bother them; they have considered making a hammerhead street nstead of a cul-de-sac, but the Fire Department wants a normal turnaround. Regarding the encing, staff does not care whether it is open fencing; however, he pointed out that when pen fencing is installed, people usually end up requesting solid fencing for privacy sake. .~ Commissioner Michelotti questioned Mr. Swift as to the property in the buffer area. Mr. Swift replied that this property is currently owned by Kaiser, but w' I eventually be Zone 7's property. Staff is attempting to work with Zone 7 so that this land possibly be added to the park. Right now it will remain a buffer area until Kaiser is thro gh mining the area. In response to Commissioner Wright's question, Mr. Swift noted if staff's recommendation is followed, which basically eliminates or relocates ot 90, then the utilities would not have to be brought to the cul-de-sac. . They could go fro the existing street as long as the lot adjacent to the cul-de-sac had frontage on the new ba k street. Lengthy discussion ensued between the Commission in regard to in Huletts, and Gonsalves properties. Commissioner McGuirk asked Mr. Swift if the two lots facing 'Avenue would be in the open space where the easement would be, whether a curb cutout could prevent parking, Mr. Swift replied that this could eliminate some parking, but probab y not all. Commissioner Michelotti questioned Mr. Swift as to where the ease ent would go if lot 90 would be relocated. Mr. Swift replied that it would probably go alo g the eastern boundary, ~ Planning CommilSion Minutes June 10, 1992 Page 7