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~ ~ Commissioner Mahem commented that she is still disappointed som hat in the plan as she felt it should contain more of a "feathering" effect. She also felt tha traffic should be eliminated as much as possible coming off of Martin Avenue and ag eed with the neighborhood that she did not wish to see their lifestyle changed b use of the project. At first she felt she would be in opposition to the project, but felt there several things that could be done that would make it acceptable: She did not want 4,5 sq. ft. lots backing up to the Hirst project; she thought that lots 42 and 43 could be combin ; lots 44 and 45 could be combined; lots 46 and 47; and lots 48 and 49. That way instead f having eiglit lots backing up to the Hirst property, there would be only four. Second, she would like to figure out a way to put three lots around the cul-de-sac, avoiding the stree , coming up with an easement through the park. The lots around the cul-de-sac could be ore in a straight line similar to the original Specific Plan. Other than that she liked the c nfiguration of Village One. She liked the idea of open fencing to the Hulett property, and he also'liked the footbridge idea, if it were not so costly. Discussion ensued between Commissioners Mahem and Michelotti arding Commissioner Mahem's suggestion about houses on the cul-de-sac. In regard to a footbridge, Mr. Swift commented that it might be pos 'ble to connect a low- water bridge across the Arroyo that may not be too costly. He not that if it could be figured out with the people on Martin Avenue, it would probably wo k. Commissioner Michelotti stated she liked the design of the project. Martin Avenue side that possibly a good solution would be to go wi Martin Avenue, preferably two lots, if it would work in accordance regard to lots facing the Hirst/Tong project, she would like to see a open them up a little, but she would favor one-story houses on those favor of open fencing or possibly wood fencing over masonry walls. he noted that on the one lot facing on 'th infrastructure. In w lots eliminated to ots. She would be in Commissioner McGuirk expressed some concern about possibly seei a back yard fence and then next to it a front yard on the cul-de-sac. He was not sure that as appealing and felt that the back of the fences might not be maintained or landscaped. e advised that he would like for staff to look at "flaring" the cul-de-sac out somewhat to the st, enough for a 40 ft. wide easement. He thought this might give some continuity to the n ghborhood. In regard to the footbridge, he thought it was a good idea, but it appears to be 00 costly. However, he suggested that the City staff look at this more closely. He expres some concern that people would not know there is a park in the area and that it might too isolated. He also commented that he does not care for a masonry wall, but is not real nd of the open fencing for that area. Commissioner Wright commented that he agreed with Commissioner cGuirk's suggestion regarding the "flaring" of the cul-de-sac and configuring lots 89 and so they can be reached from the north side. That would leave two homes facing the court. He suggested P1annina Commiuion Minute. June 10, 1992 PageS