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Minutes Planning Commissio. 11/28/84 Chairman Doherty indicated that the City has made progress for the connection and the biggest stumbling block is the PUC and railroad. Mr. Swift explained that application was made to the PUC for an at-grade crossing. He revised the steps necessary to receive approval including the appeal process as necessary. Ms. Bianchi reiterated that she felt that the Del Valle Parkway connection should not have priority over the Valley Avenue connection to Stanley Boulevard and Bernal Avenue. She is happy with the project but has concerns with visitor parking because there is no parking on that street. The project is good and if it is approved, it should be held off until the streets are finished. Commissioner Innes asked if she had any preference as to medium or high density residential for the area. Ms. Bianchi felt that the north side should be high density because there is a lot of land on that side. Duane Kirk, 2600 Albian Way, Modesto, son-in-law to Mr. Augusta spoke to traffic circulation coming east and turning left into the project. Gary Coves, 4086 Stanley Boulevard, stated his only concern is if the street is widened where would the property come from. A car recently drove right up on his front yard. Brad Hirst, addressed parking concerns. He hoped that 'no parking' signs on Stanley Boulevard would be allowed in front of their project. He pointed out that any project development would cause Stanley Boulevard to be widened to City requirements. He indicated that if Mr. Kirk and Augusta dedicated their property for widening, they would be happy to share a group reduction in cost with them. The difference between the north and south side of Stanley Boulevard is that the north properties are large and very deep while the south side is not. Mr. Spiliotopoulos thanked the neighbors and their spirit of cooperation. This project will be of high integrity. Chairman Doherty thanked the developers for sharing information with the neighbors. Communication is very important. Commissioner Lindsey felt that the residents of the area were entitled to some answers with regard to the proposed extension of the Del Valle Parkway. Commissioner Innes concurred. Commissioner Getty agreed and felt that Valley Avenue will be greatly used. Commissioner Innes asked if it would be possible to get a recommendation from traffic specialists in a two week period concerning as to projected volumes on Stanley Boulevard with all of the circulation plans implemented. Mr. Okamura said that staff could talk to TJKM tomorrow. - 12 - ... _ __ _.. _ _ R