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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 12/14/83 Page 4 UP-83-53, Barratt Applicaiton of Barratt Northern California, Inc. for a conditional use permit to operate a model home complex consisting of five model homes, a sales office, parking area and related facilities at the terminus of Corte Arboles in the vicinity of the southwest corner of Via de los Milagros and Valley Avenue. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-High Density Residential District. Mr. Harris presented the staff report. He stated that proposed findings have been distributed to the Commission as they were inadvertently left off of the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Lou Basile, Barratt Homes, read the staff report and has no problems with the conditions proposed except for Condition No. 5. He stated that often times they sell their models and lease them back and did not wish any wording that would prevent them from doing this. He said he would like condition No. 5 to say "... closed for sale" and not "...occupied." Mr. Barris stated the City wants to prevent the non-development of the property leaving an unsightly area after the other development has been completed. Commissioner Doherty thought that perhaps a bond could be posted ensuring its development. He felt that sale and leaseback is quite a common thing. Mr. Harris stated that perhaps the use permit could be approved per the staff report and when the issue arises a modification could be granted. The applicant stated that they just do not want to be put into a corner on this matter. Commissioner Wilson asked about the improvement to the lots with regard to model homes. Mr. Harris explained that they are required to put in driveways, etc. prior to their sale. Commissioner Wilson then asked the applicant if they will be putting in driveways. The response was, yes. Commissioner Wilson said there are many instances in town where there are vacant lots and he did not wish to see this situation perpetuated.. However, he did not feel the developers would allow a $40,000 lot to end up vacant. He felt that staff could probably resolve the issue with the applicant. Chairman Jamieson indicated that the Commission's job was to protect the City. CommissionerWilson felt staff could work this out with the applicant and not have to come back before the Commission. Mr. Swift suggested that wording similar to the following be added to Condition No. 5 "...unless some other adequate means of security is provided and approved by City staff." Commissionerpoherty felt this situation would come up again in the future and suggested staff work up proper wording to cover it. Mr. Basile asked about Condition No. 11 regarding flags. and banners.He assumed the U.S. Flag would be allowed. Chairman Jamieson said this is correct, but that other types of banners and flags are not allowed. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Getty, seconded by Commissioner Lindsey that findings as shown in the memorandum by staff are found and that case UP-83-52 be approved subject to the conditions shown in the staff report, amending Condition No. 5 substantially as stated by Mr. Swift.