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Minutes Planning Commissio November 13, 1985 and their proposal for 840 dwelling units on the balance of the Hansen Ranch. Their development will be on all lands east of Valley Avenue. Ponderosa has contributed to the community both in money for capital improvements as well as dedication of park land. Ponderosa is not proposing two-four story condominiums or townhouses. He indicated they would be proposing 8-9 units per acre. Further the land is not just Medium Density Residential but Medium Density Residential and Public and Institutional. The configuration of the park site has changed and is not in conformance with the existing General Plan. They are looking to build single-family detached homes with private streets. Chairman Wilson asked Mr. Pinkerton the difference between the 840 units in the Long Term Agreement and approved/built. Mr. Pinkerton indicated the difference is 126 units remaining. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Pinkerton if he had any intention to ask for an increase to the 840 units. Mr. Pinkerton indicated they are looking to build 126 units. Commissioner Hoyt asked if Ponderosa had any idea of the marketing price range of the units. Mr. Pinkerton indicated not at the current time It will probably be three years before a project is ready for review. Commissioner Lindsey then asked staff to cite other areas of town with 9-10 units per acre. Mr. Swift then reviewed other High Density projects in the area including Barratt Homes development. Chairman Wilson then asked the width of the streets required for 8/10 units per acre under PUD. Mr. Swift explained that the width is a function of the length of the street and number of units served by it. There are paved streets 28' wide with parking on one side in some areas. The public hearing was opened. David Spade, 5836 Corte Mente, member of the Country Faire Home Owners Association, spoke as a private citizen in opposition to this proposal. Mark Curtis, 6025 Via de Los Cerros spoke in opposition to the proposal because of traffic. Currently there is only 2'-3' between parked cars and the edge of moving vehicles. Dave Kratke, 6084 Via de Los Cerros, spoke in opposition to the General Plan amendment. His house is on a corner and his front door faces the property. Via de Los Cerros/Santiago is a raceway. He urged the property remain Medium Density Residential. He asked that the people in the audience supporting his statement of opposition to please stand up. Avery large portion of the audience stood in support. Dave Baker, 6036 Via de Los Cerros, indicated there are errors in the report. He said Barratt has built out at a net of 6.7 units per acre. Mr. Swift explained that the 19 acres included in Ponderosa's submitted exhibit probably includes one half of - 7 - r