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Minutes Planning Commission Wednesday, April 22, 1987 PUD-87-5, Stoneson Development Corp. Application of Stoneson Development Corporation to rezone from the RM-2500 (Multi-family Residential) District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) - High Density Residential District and for development plan approval for a 104-unit townhouse complex, to be located on an approximately 13.5 acre site, located in the area bounded by Stoneridge Drive, Springdale Avenue, Gold Creek, and Pleasant Hill Drive. This matter was continued to May 13, 1987. UP-87-6, Evans/Game Station Application of Larry Evans and the Game Station for a conditional use permit to operate a game arcade, to be located at 4301 Valley Avenue. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned unit Development) - Commercial District. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Chairman Lindsey noted the absence of a representative from the Police Department and asked staff to express his disappointment at such absence. Mr. Swift stated that the staff report includes recommendations of the Police Department. Mr. Swift stated that the matter could be continued to allow a representative of the Police Department to be present. Mr. Evans stated that his lease must be signed in two weeks and asked that his application not be delayed. Commissioner Tarver discussed the signage of the seven entrances and vehicle code enforcement. This employs trespassing laws rather than enforcement of conditions. Staff and the Commissioners then discussed the fact that loitering laws are almost unenforceable. Commissioner Mahern asked about additional lighting. Mr. Swift reported that the Police Department indicates that it is well-lighted, but they want the condition listed as shown to give them the ability to ask for more lighting in the future should it be needed. The public hearing was opened. Larry Evans, 2716 Lariat Lane, Walnut Creek, the owner of the Game Station, urged approval of his application. Mr. Evans then addressed issues posed in the staff reports. Mr. Evans spoke to the security service and stated all participants in financing of it no longer want to financially participate. It hasn't worked. The Jack in the Box doesn't participate in the security service and there is loitering in that area. The Jack in the Box have a much larger use than the Game Station. Mr. Evans stated he has been in contact with the Police Department (Freeman and Todd) as to the responsibility of the Game Station. Mr. Evans reported that these gentlemen informed the Game Station that unless there - 12 -