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designed to be a four lane road with a left-hand turn pocket and parking, staff feels an emergency vehicle could get in and out under any circumstance. In response to Commissioner Michelotti, Mr. Higdon stated the emergency access road is designed to support a fire truck. Further, it would be used only if Case Avenue was completely blocked. The basic emergency vehicle could negotiate the turns, though Mr. Higdon doubted a large ladder truck would be able to negotiate the turns. Commissioner Finch commented that the plans for the carport are incomplete. He feels a condition should be placed on the project to require the carport to have adequate drainage. Commissioner Wright stated that he does not support RV parking for a low-income project. He would like to see the RV parking made into additional guest parking. Commissioner Michelotti feels that since this is a mixed income project, the Commission should address whether RV parking is appropriate. Mr. Swift advised the Gateway project was approved with a car wash area, RV parking, and boat storage. The boat storage and car wash areas generated loud music and had to be relocated. Staff recommends the car wash facility be moved to the southeast quadrant of the project. Mr. Swift advised that RV parking is not usually an amenity associated with this density of housing and does not exist in the high density housing in North Pleasanton. Commissioner Hovingh suggested Condition 3 should state "boats, trailers, and RVs" are prohibited from being parked on the site. Mr. Swift stated Pleasanton doesn't have a restriction for RV parking, although they must be moved every 72 hours. In response to Chairman McGuirk, the Commission agreed to delete the RV parking from this project. The space is to be for additional guest parking (Condition 18). Commissioner Michelotti stated her concern for the overall safety of the project, the students, and senior citizens. Mr. Higdon stated there are no known instances of an emergency vehicle not having access to Case Avenue. Commissioner Michelotti would like to see Junipero extended, although she feels the City is not in a position to spend $1 million nor does she feel the developer should have to spend $1 million to construct the extension. With the police station being so close, Commissioner Michelotti feels there will be adequate force to direct traffic in case of an emergency. Commissioner Michelotti believes the project has good management and will therefore be successful. She supports the project, although she would like the City to make a concerted effort to set a time frame for the extension of Junipero. Commissioner Hovingh supports the project, though he feels it may not be the best use of the resources. He feels the project won't have as much impact on Case Avenue as does Pleasanton Middle School. He feels the School District should help mitigate the traffic Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 February 23, 1994