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Minutes Planning Commissio November 13, 1985 Rusty Anderson, 5940 Corte Cerritos, spoke in opposition to this proposal. Traffic/transportation are real concerns to him. He is a jogger in the area and the area is currently surrounded by a canal; I-680; creek and the only way out would be to open a section through Barratt homes. He asked how children in his neighborhood would get to the park through the density proposed. RAhuttal Chuck Pinkerton, Ponderosa, explained that they don't have to build 860 units total but the expenses of the project were spread over 860 units and they are trying to develop in accordance with their agreement. Regarding traffic - the entire project was looked at its inception and studied at that time. Regarding access - the proposed community will be self-contained. They have built soundwalls, placards, etc. to provide a good image of Ponderosa and they intend to keep this image. They intend to build at the low end of the High Density Residential category at about 8/units per acre. This is the same range as the Barratt development. Dan Cohen, 6838 Corte de Flores, in the Downs, opposed the proposed General Plan amendment, There are not sufficient schools now for the residential units of the area as the 5th graders have to be bussed. He didn't feel High density would be good for the area without someone addressing the school shortage. Mr. Beal said he would like to see the profit and loss statements for 6 units per acre vs. 8 units per acre. David Kratke, spoke again. He said since 126 units are all that is needed to fulfill the 860 unit agreement, then the plan doesn't have to change to accommodate this. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Innes explained the in depth study of the Citizens General Plan Review Committee. Mr. Swift explained that Ponderosa's Long Term Agreement with the City is for growth management approval, the 860 units being the number of sewer connections previously purchased by Ponderosa. The City is not obligated to have Ponderosa build 860 units under the Long Term Agreement. Commissioner Lindsey said he has consistently supported higher density in areas where it makes sense. The community needs a balance in housing. However, he would not support a General Plan change from Medium to High Density because the developers' objectives can be achieved through use of PUD. Commissioner Hoyt agreed with these comments. - 9 - _ . _,. ..