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Minutes Planning Commissio. 12/11/85 auctioned in 1984 subject to City approval of development, the property reverted back to the School District and now the applicant has purchased it. Commissioner Lindsey asked about the setback between the existing homes on Whiting with regard to the proposed homes. Mr. Mix indicated they are separated by a 6 ft. fence and 5 ft. landscape strip. The 30 ft. side access easement includes the landscaping strip. Commissioner Innes asked if the emergency access and turnaround has been reviewed by Police and Fire. Mr. Swift indicated Police and Fire have indicated they are satisfied with this. Mr. Mix interjected that they had met with the Fire Department and there were no problems other than the Fire Department asked for a fire hydrant. Jim Gallegos, 614 Abbie Street, presented a petition concerning this development. He stated that Messrs. Mix and Manning have worked with the neighbors. The quality of the project is not in question. The residents have enjoyed the open area for some time, and of course, would like it to continue. They would prefer to see three homes instead of four. He also expressed concerns with the setbacks and asked that the project be redesigned for three homes.. Commissioner Lindsey pointed out that the size of the lots are almost the same size lots as those in Old Towne. Commissioner Hoyt didn't feel it proper to reduce the size of the development by 25%. He walked the property and felt the developer has done a good job in laying out their proposal. Mr. Gallegos acknowledged that the developers have done a good professional job but he would still like to see the project reduced by one home. Commissioner Innes, after reviewing the petition, indicated that the people who signed it didn't indicate they wished to have the number of homes reduced from four to three. They didn't indicate they support anything. Ed Mills, 435 E. Angela, Street addressed traffic concerns on Angela Street. He indicated any development would add to this already bad situation. Cheryl Lincoln, 539 East Angela Street, stated the developers have done a good job in meeting with the neighbors. The streets, however, are narrow. She addressed Condition No. 9 referring to view easements and asked how their view would be protected when the trees planted matured. Mr. Swift indicated the City could enforce violation of view easements if properly conditioned. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Wilson indicated that the property is Medium Density Residential and the School received their money based on this. - 10 -