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report. He noted that infrastructure for the area and street developments were issues for this proposal_ Staff recommended that applicant fully improve the frontage along Dennis Drive at the time of the f3na1 parcel map, including widening it to 28 feet of pavement, providing rolled curbs/gutters, and a public sidewalk_ He noted that there was sentiment in the neighborhood to have the remaining 1 ,700-foot portion of Martin Avenue completed to its planned 28-foot width at this time. I-Iowevcr, this requirement would exceed the Petersons' capability, and would fail the nexus test required by California state law. CJommissioner Maas suggested that the neighbors may wish to contribute to the improvements. Mr. Iserson noted that the applicant typically is only responsible for their frontage. Staff believed that the applicant should do the work on Dennis, and pay the City their pro rata share for the ixriprovements Martin that would be done later when other property owners develop their lots. In response to an inquiry by Coirimissioner Maas, Mr_ Iserson noted that the widening of Martin Street was a safety issue, as well as a. planning issue_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Nerland confirmed that an offer of dedication would exist for the property on Martin Avenue, which would be on the map and would be disclosed_ The improvement must be made on Dennis in order to get the map approved. Mr. iserson advised that there had been problems in the past, where the City allowed a developer to subdivide the property and defer the street improvements_ Although there was disclosure and information in the deeds, the new owners stated after their bought the lot that they had not been aware of the requirements, did not have the money for the improvements, and were not able to cancel the sale. The City Council had no choice but to relieve them of the obligation. The City decided that the improvements must be made up front by the subdivider. He noted that Dennis Drive is the way to access Lot 2, but it did not meet City standards_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kemeny, Mr_ Jost noted that the trioney collected for the improvements on Martin Avenue is included with the rest of the City's investments, and it norn-ially keeps pace with inflation. Mr. Iserson noted that most of the utilities from both. parcels will come from Dennis Drive. There will also be a separately recorded disclosure statement about the noise from the Livermore Airport. Vegetative bioswales will be required for drainage. Several neighborhood comments that addressed the street improvements to Dennis Drive and Martin Avenue were included in the staff report; other comments had been received since the staff report was written, and were included in the memo. Staff believes the PUD findings can be made, that this was the appropriate number of lots for this site, and that the improvements were reasonable for devclopmcnt of this site. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 25, 2003 Page 12