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3. Page 3 -Architectures He stated that Rat two-story wall elevation not be cello wed. He believed that Dennis Drive was very dangerous for pedestrians, especially those walking their children to school. He would like the entire sidewalk to be widened at the same time. He believed there was a problem with the configuration of Dennis Drive, and noted that 3807 Picard Avenue and the house across the street were pushed further into the street, which would create a jog in the sidewalk, ending at a wall. He suggested that a temporary stop sign be placed at the end of Dennis Drive so that the children may cross the street on the way to school- Commissioner Roberts noted that the City has never installed temporary stop signs- In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr. Iserson noted that the City could not force athird-party property owner to dedicate land and give up land For a public street. He noted that the City Council could go through a condemnation procedure after a public hearing, but he did not recall a case where the City had gone through that process. Patrick Greenan, 3867 Picard Avenue, would like the home on Lot 2 to be compatible with Walnut Glen. He expressed concern about the safety issues with respect to the sidewalk ending at a fence, and believed that unless a stop sign was installed, a child would eventually be hurt in that area~ Michelle Needham, 3866 Picard Avenue, expressed concern about the safety issues about the pedestrian. routes to the school. She noted that because of the narrowness of the street, drivers had driven over her front lawn in the past. She noted that Walnut Glen was a very desirable neighborhood of 32 homes, and she did not object to a new home being added to the community. She would like the design of the new home to blend with the rest of the street. She expressed concern about the construction traffic, and noted that it may pose a danger to the schoolchildren. Commissioner Roberts believed that property was large enough so that the constn~ction traffic would be able to park on-site. Ms. Needham noted that they had speed bumps installed on the road. She had been told when she bought her horse that Dennis Drive would not go through. Commissioner Maas noted that a narrow street oRen provided a false sense of security for children walking to school. Cri sta Shapiro, 3807 Picard Avenue, cited Page 4 of 1 O of the staff report, which stated that neighbors who spoke to staff had requested that Dennis Drive be con-apleted. She had told staff that she did not want the street completed or widened, and believed that the narrow streets should remain. She believed that the street widening would exacerbate an already complicated safety problem. She did not believe that a sidewalk should be placed on the Peterson property, and noted that anany children walked. on the sidewalk bordering PLANNIN Ci COMMISSION MINUTES June 25, 2003 Page 14