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applicant to hire Mr. Wilcox to hand dig the line as Mr. Wilcox is f iliar with where the tree roots are. His main concem is that the trees adjacent to the line will not be damaged. He said he would be willing to hand dig the line for $1,500. Mr. Radanovich indicated he would be willing to work with Mr. Wi Mr, ffigdon stated it would be up to the Commission as to who does the digging of the line. Mr. Beougher and Mr. Swift agreed that a condition could be inc1ud stating that the work be done to the "reasonable" satisfaction of Mr. Wilcox. Mr. Radanovich returned to the podium. He said he had no proble with Mr. Wilcox's request or with Mr. Augusta's request. Commissioner Michelotti discussed with Mr. Radanovich the matter f several trees along Stanley Boulevard. Mr. Radanovich assured her that during constru tion an arborist would be on the site to make sure all necessary care is taken to protect the ees. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED, Commissioner Finch stated that overall he felt the applicant has put lot into the project site. His main concern was that the soundwall be softened somewhat, and not be so high. He felt that trees could also serve as a sound mitigation so that such a high undwall was not necessary . Commissioner Wright expressed concern that they are stretching wh t should be affordable. He felt they are going beyond the minimum by 30 percent nonconfo ance. When the project first came through, he felt they were already looking at mini urn guidelines and now they are looking at smaller garages, no parking for certain lots, alm st no back yard for certain lots, smaller streets, etc. He felt they are now going beyond the "minimum minimums." He said he could not support it at all at this point. Commissioner Mahern stated she agreed with Commissioner Wright' comments and added she simply could not see families having a home with side yards tha are only three and four feet deep. She very much advocated affordable housing, but wanted people to be able to enjoy their homes. She said she did not vote for it before and could not vote for it now. Commissioner Michelotti said she also did not vote for it before and felt it had been stretched to the maximum when it was initially approved. She felt they are fu er stretching the limits at this time and simply trying to make it conform. She could ot support the application. Commissioner McGuirk stated that he had voted for the project befo e, but felt that it has been reworked so much that the quality of life that he would want fo those living there Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1992 Page lO