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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 13 4/13/83 property lines range from 14', 57' and in one location 110' from the curb. The impact of the wall visually and physically would be considerably less if it follows the existing property lines, He stated it is his understanding the proposed location comes about as a result of the property owners not wanting a sidewalk on the east side of Santa Rita Road resulting in trash and debris coming into their yards. He asked Mr. Saltar to address the acoustical effect of the soundwall 10' from curb along the property lines as opposed to 14' from the curb. Mr. Harris indicated that the soundwall matter will go before the City Council for approval but that the Planning Commission has a right to make a recommendation to them if they so desire. Chairperson Lindsey asked if the Planning Commission could also make a recommendation to the City Council with regard to speed limits on Santa Rita Road. Mr. Harris stated they could. Mr. Callahan explained the differential of the curbing in the area to the southwesterly end of the wall to the northeasterly end 10' below the curb which results in a wall 2-10' higher than the wall proposed. Mr. Callahan indicated there is a radical slope downward from the top of curb on the south side of Santa Rita Road. He said it starts from 2' at the southeastern corner and goes to 10' to the northeastern corner. He said this is one of the reasons for putting the wall on the curbing, i.e., significant acoustical benefits which Mr. Saltar will present. Mr. Harris asked if there would be any benefit to the wall at all if it were 10' and at the property lines. Mr. Saltar said it would lose acoustical effectiveness. Mr. Warnick indicated it is his understanding that most of the people agree and will cooperate. He indicated further that Mary McLaughlin has talked to all of them on several occasions and that they d~ want the property between the wall and their rear property lines, Mary McLaughlin, 4138 School Street, representing Hacienda Business Park Owners Association addressed the Commission. She reviewed the results of several of her meetings with the residents of the area. She said there was about a 50o turnout at the meetings. She indicated letters were then sent to the homeowners indicating the results of those meetings. She stated that a question came up as to whether or not it would cause a revaluation of the properties. She stated she called the Assessor's Office and was told it would not automatically open the properties up for revaluation. Gary Mello, Bissell & Karn, 5120 Stoneridge Mall Road, addressed the existing storm drain line. He went to the diagrams on the wall and explained its location. Commissioner Doherty stated that this is going to be one of the main entrances to town. He suggested that people look at other areas to determine if this is really want they want.