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Minutes Planning Commission March 13, 1985 PUD-85-1, Devor Nurseries Application of Devor Nurseries for Planned Unit Development zoning and development plan approval for 95 single-family paired units and 65 single-family detached residential units on an approximately 25.5 acre site located south of Mohr Avenue and east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Zoning for the property is "A" (Agricultural) District. Mr. Harris presented the staff report which recommended approval of the project. Mr. Harris recommended that Condition No. 9 be modified to add "... and the uses and site standards of the paired single family residential portion shall be those of the RM-4000 District;" and that No. 11 be modified "...association comprised of owners of the paired single family residences..;" and that Condition No. 19 be modified to add Condition No. 11 as another excepted standard condition. Commissioner Wilson asked about the setback requirements. Mr. Harris reviewed the requirements of the single-family residential districts. Chairman Doherty understands from some of the neighbors in the area that there are individuals waiting to see what happens on this project and if all goes well, they will be applying for high density housing. He asked if staff is aware that the owners of the 7 acre parcels are awaiting to see what happens so they can make such a submittal. Mr. Harris indicated that the City has received two tentative maps to subdivide. These maps conform to the approved PUD. The applicants cannot ask for anything denser that what has been approved under the PUD. Commissioner Wilson asked if there wouldn't be a lot of changes if Stoneridge Drive goes through. Mr. Harris indicated that this doesn't necessarily mean there will have to be changes in development. Impact, if any, would probably occur on the former Thorpe property. The public hearing was opened. Ted C. Fairfield, represented Devor Nurseries, Inc., which is a family-owned business which has been in the City for years. The project is providing a transition of uses to the area. At the request of the staff they have reduced the number of lots, increased the width of the street, as well as other minor changes. They agree with the staff report and the changes proposed by the staff. They, do not, however, agree with the conditions relating to trees. He stated that a tree report dated March 7, 1985 was submitted to the City staff. Mr. Fairfield suggested that the following alternatives be considered; one removing all trees to the north, save all trees that they can as shown on the alternative plan; remove all of the trees and replace them with premium trees. Commissioner Wilson asked what size premium trees Mr. Fairfield would propose to plant. Mr. Fairfield stated he would suggest box trees. He stated that the English walnut trees they propose to remove are small and not at - 4 -