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Mick Lamb returned to the podium. He felt that a homeowners Association would be excessive in this instance and that a private maintenance agreement would be more feasible. He did not think there would be much work involved in maintenance after the first year. Chairman Mahem asked Mr. Lamb if he would be willing to work with the City on a different alignment for the frontage road. Mr. Lamb said he would be happy to do so. Commissioner Michelotti queried staff about the design and width of the east/west road. She did not think a 2S' road was necessary for that area. Mr. Plucker responded that the decision to require a 28' road came after some deliberation with the Fire Department. He indicated that the Fire Department was concerned about moveability in case of fire in the area. Further discussion ensued between Commissioner Horan and Mr. Higdon regarding the need for a 28' road to the project site. Mr. Higdon concluded that staff and the Fire Department feel this width of road is necessary for fire protection even though only two houses may be involved. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. Commissioner Wright said he agreed that a 150' setback might not be necessary. He noted that the structures in that area could hardly be seen with the screening that is presently there. Chairman Mahem said she would like to see a new alignment of the frontage road with it going closer to Foothill Road, with the possibility of the applicant assisting in a realignment plan. Commissioner Michelotti said she hoped they could come back with something less than 2S' for the roadway; she felt something like 15' or IS' would be more appropriate. She also felt the north/south street could be reduced to 18', and she would not favor a "straight-line roadway all the way back to the rear of the property. Further discussion ensued regarding a homeowners Association versus a private agreement. It was concluded that staff should work on this issue with the applicant. In response to Chairman Mahem's comment that an agreement could be done similar to the Hempy agreement, Mr. Beougher noted that something could be worked out. Further discussion ensued on the roadway. Mr. Swift concluded that IS' was the minimum that could keep a road in conformance, The Commission agreed that staff could come back with a plan. Minutes Planning Commission December 11, 1991 Page 15 -