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Commissioner Maas commended Mr_ Shah in calling the City about potential developments before purchasing his house_ Paolo DiCandhia noted that he lived across the street, and noted that he could hear the freeway noise when he was at the same level_ He noted that trees and a soundproof wall would screen the noise effectively_ He noted that he would like io see the development built_ Steven Mayo, 8075 Canyon Creek Circle, noted that the neighbors have had many creek problems_ He added that if the applicant channelized the creek, he believed the flow of the creek would increase when it rained, resulting in more creek problems on his side of the creek_ He noted that approximately 100 children lived in his neighborhood, and expressed concern about traffic noise_ He did not support this prof ect_ Ed Ibanez, 8044 Canyon Creek Circle, believed that Mr_ Hines was somewhat soR- spoken on the impacts of the creek_ He believed that the environmental reports must be detailed, and that the community should be able to examine them as well_ He was also concerned about privacy_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr_ Pavan noted that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was normally expected in such an application_ However, if staff determined that the project had impacts that could not be mitigated, that would trigger an EIR_ Mr_ Ibanez hoped that the Commission would investigate other affordable housing options in the Hacienda or East Side areas_ Janet Luna, 8026 Canyon Creek Circle, spoke in opposition to the development_ She did not wish to bring more children into the neighborhood because of the dangerous character of traffic on the street_ She believed that it was inappropriate site to build homes for families_ She was concerned about the change in density in the neighborhood, as well as the use of the grai~tiy units as rentals_ She did not believe that building a structure five feet away from a sound wall was appropriate_ She believed that rental units tended to change the neighborhood to have a more transient character_ Skipper Ramsey, 8072 Canyon Creek Circle, expressed concern about the five-foot setbacks, which he believed were insufficient_ Commissioner Roberts noted that a five-foot setback was acceptable for an accessory structure _ Commissioner Maas requested that staff address the setback issue and standards_ Mr_ Pavan stated that the Canyon Creek project required a 17- or 20-foot rear yard; he did not have the exact figure at hand_ He noted that the five-foot setback is the minimum PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2003 Page 9