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~ Chairman McGuirk clarified Condition 13i with the applicant that they wanted 6 ft. fences. Mr. McKeehan stated they would provide an effective 6 ft fence, i.e., taking into consideration the varying rise in elevation between lots, the highest elevation would have a full 6 ft. fence. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. Commissioner Finch advised that he had met with Mr. Crews and Mr. Ghielmetti. Commissioner Finch has concern for the public safety due to the size of the courts and cul- de-sacs and the access of fire trucks and safety vehicles into the courts in an emergency. He requested more input from staff regarding the access for safety vehicles. In response to Commissioner Finch's concerns, Commissioner Wright advised that the staff report states that fire trucks will be able to use part of the sidewalks and driveway aprons to aid in vehicle access. Commissioner Finch feels that would be an ideal situation, and emergencies should be dealt with using worst case scenarios. Mr. Swift advised that the fire department had gone over the PUD and Tentative Map and approved the plan. Mr. Swift added that the finger courts are not true cul-de-sacs and the fire trucks were not anticipated to go down the finger courts. Furthermore, they could either back out of the finger courts or could fight a fire from the main streets bordering the project. Commissioner Finch stated that he felt a concern for this issue and wanted to raise it now in order to possibly mitigate problems in the future. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, Mr. Swift stated that staff had felt two access streets would be desirable for Phase 1. He also indicated that the applicant had stated that the one divided access street is wider than most city streets, reducing the potential for complete blockage, and there is also the temporary EVA on Lot 331. Commissioner Finch feels the project is excellent. He agrees with the use of Lot 331 as a temporary EVA, and also feels the Park will draw people to the retail areas. Commissioner Michelotti feels this Tentative Map is in conformance to the PUD. The developer's wish to use a 6 ft. fence is agreeable to her due to their previous success with using 6 ft. fences. She also agrees to the temporary access through Lot 331 since the main entrance is a two lane access. Commissioner Mahern also agrees that the Tentative Map is in conformance with the PUD and the slight modifications do not constitute significant change. The applicant's request for an effective 6 ft. fence is agreeable to her as well as the temporary emergency vehicle access. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 November 22, 1993