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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION 11/9/83 Page 11 Tract 5164, Valley Plaza Villages II Application of Valley Plaza Villages II (Ferreri and Matteson) to subdivide approximately 8.8 acres into 10 townhouse, and two other lots on the north side of Valley Avenue just west of Valley Plaza Center. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-High Density Residential District. Mr. Harris presented the staff report recommending approval of this application. The public hearing was opened. Robert Falk, Brian, Kangas and Falk,1885 Oak Park, Pleasanton, represented this proposal. Chairman Jamieson asked if there would be any streets within the project. Mr. Harris responded that right now there are only private streets within the development and access to Santa Rita Road will probably be available through condemnation proceedings at which time the road could be public. Chairman Jamieson indicated that tentative map application consideration is the time that street names are addressed. Mr. Harris stated there are no public streets for this development -- there are private driveways, but that it is possible access to Santa Rita Road will be public. Commissioner Wilson asked the applicant if he agreed with the conditions imposed in the staff report. Mr. Falk indicated they are in accord. Commissioner Doherty stated that one of the biggest criticism of the developer's project across the street relates to setbacks. He asked if this project would be different. Mr. Falk did not have the first plans before him but stated that the architect is present to discuss this item if the Planning Commission wishes him to do so. Commissioner Lindsey made reference to the requirement of a masonry wall on the east and south sides of Lot 17 (Valley Avenue). He felt that in light of previous discussion there might be a soundwall on Valley Avenue and didn't wish to have inconsistencies in construction. Mr. Warnick assured the Commission that efforts would be made to have the soundwalls compatibly designed. Commissioner Wilson asked about the soundwall on Valley Avenue (between Hopyard and Santa Rita Roads). Mr. Warnick indicated that City Council will be looking into this matter. They hope to have a contribution from Morrison Homes to cover part of the cost. He stated that this is not part of the North Pleasanton Assessment District. Commissioner Doherty stated that the north side of Valley Avenue between Santa Rita Road and Hopyard Road is an eyesore which needs to be cleaned up. Concurrent with the soundwall, he would like to see some landscaping go with it. Mr. Warnick stated that the soil is sterile but that they are looking into what can be done with this regard. John Ferreri, 865 Abbie Street, addressed setbacks of their proposal on the north side of Valley Avnue and the closest the units would be to Valley Avenue would be 30 feet and in some instances 45 feet. Mr. Falk scaled the map which was put on the wall for everyone to see. -11- _..._. _.