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MINUTE:; PLANNING COMMISSION February 8, 1984 Page 8 Mr. Combs, 3730 Camron, stated he is no hurry for the area to develop. He said one of these days perhaps he would be interested in doing something but not at thepresent time. He felt the entire issue was premature. Rebuttal Mike Cooper, stated they did have two meetings with Mr. Fezzari and Selway who felt they knew the concerns of their neighbors. Plans were given them to take back to their neighbors and thought the neighbors were informed. Chairman Jamieson asked Mr. Cooper how many copies of plans were issued. Mr. Cooper said six plans were issued. Mr. Cooper said as for the lot sizes the 19,740 and 19,570 sq. ft. lots can be adjusted to 20,000 sq. ft. Mr. Selway, 2313 Martin Avenue felt the City was not looking at three PUDs, but five separate ones. The neighbors of the area want houses facing Martin Avenue. Cul-de-sacs, deadends are scary. They want a PUD with control. Commissioner Wilson asked Mr. Selway about cul-de-sacing Martin Avenue. Mr. Selway said he wasn't going to address Martin Avenue at this time. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty was concerned with the possibility that spot zoning and development could occur in the area. Mr. Harris stated it is possible that the development of the 35 acres could be done in phases. Mr. Swift stated that no one can force property owners to come in with a plan that includes everybody but the Planning Commission can design a plan. Commissioner Doherty felt that it was both the intent of the Commission and City Council that this project be as harmoneous as possible. It is difficult to get seven people to agree. People are reluctant to participate in a land swap. He said some people feel the issue is premature and others are for it. Communcation problems develop between people. He felt the issue is right back where it was in July. He couldn't support this plan tonight as in his opinion the project has to flow. Commissioner Getty did not feel the proposal was aesthetically pleasing . She understands the hard work of Bissell & Karn but could not support the application. Commissioner Wilson didn't feel that one would ever get seven people together, but didn't like those straight through streets. He said to summarize concerns spoke, the people of the area don't want the street widened, don't want curbs and gutters, don't want the streets to deadend. If West Las Positas deadends than Martin Avenue should deadend. Commissioner Lindsey would like to have one of the lots on Cartlidge's property eliminated and the remaining lots made larger. He would like the rural atmosphere maintained with no curbs, gutters. He indicated he would support rolled curbs. Commissioner Wilson felt that the plan should indicate the orientation of the houses. Chairman Jamieson stated that all of his comments have been made by the other Commissioners. He, however, did not like the street layout and couldn't support the plan. He realized that it is difficult to get so many people to come to agreement and appreciates the work that has already been done. He felt that there is no hurry to approve a plan in the area and that a better plan could be presented. -8-