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Michael Goldsworthy, 633 Abbie Street, represented the application the architect. He stated they have gone through the Design Review process which was nanimously approved; they have had two neighborhood meetings and tried to address all the comments and concerns of the neighbors. He briefly reviewed the plan on the bulletin board, noting that the plan is comparable to the single-family homes in the area. He felt the staff eport covers all the elements of the plan very well. He also noted that some Rotary Clu members are available to answer any questions. He concurred with all the Conditions of A proval. Commissioner McGuirk referred to the floor plans and commented t at he would like to see a door leading from the garage into the house. Mr. Goldsworthy fel this could be accomplished. Commissioner McGuirk questioned Mr. Goldsworthy as to how the arbage service would be handled for the units. Mr. Goldsworthy stated it would be just like e rest of the neighborhood, in that they would have individual cans. Patricia Bacon, 3655 Siratt, expressed opposition to the project. Sh noted that she is representing 209 homeowners in her area. She did not object to the roject but objected to the particular location. They feel that the two-block area between P omino and Norton are overdeveloped as it is. They are aware that the area is zoned high d nsity, but are concerned that it will reach too high a density. Ms. Bacon also felt that the wildlife habitat that comes to the draina e channel will be endangered and they will not come anymore. She felt that the Call an project on the corner of Palomino, and Kottinger to the south was already making too mu h noise. She was opposed to having another six months of construction noise and dirt d felt this would further make the wildlife habitat leave. She also felt that these two- tory homes would tower over the existing homes. She concluded her remarks by stating that she would like to see the City help the Rotary Club find another site for the project. She app eciated the fact that the Rotary Club was trying to provide affordable housing but did not thO k seven houses would make that much difference anyway. Elaine Walsh, 756 Concord, also expressed opposition to the project She stated that she is a "NIMBY" person and would prefer either a park on that location or it be left vacant. She noted that the neighborhood favors a park on that site. She express concern that her property which she purchased for around $300,000 will be devalued if homes in the high $loo,ooo's are built there. She was also opposed to the possibility f someone being able to see into her house and bedroom. She said she realized that the plan had been changed somewhat to protect her privacy but she was still concerned. She 0 felt the wildlife would be endangered and was opposed to that. She felt there was already 00 high a density in the area, particularly with the construction on Palomino and Bernal, wh ch she felt was huge. She felt that traffic was going to be terrible, and in fact, felt there as already too much and Planning Commission Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 4