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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 6 4/13/83 Mr. Martin then introduced Mr. David Gates, Landscape Architect, former professor of landscape architecture at the University of California Berkeley. He addressed the issues of sunscreening for the adjacent properties. Commissioner Wilson again asked who the property owners are who would participate in the assessment district. Mr.'Martin indicated that Joe Callahan, his partner could better answer the question. Joe Callahan, Callahan-Pentz Properties, addressed the Commission. He indicated that the assessment district does not envision Kaiser as a participant. He indicated that it does envision the developable property immediately to the west of the existing Southern Pacific Railroad line to the south of their property along Stanley Boulevard participating and, if it can be formed, would be aimed at not only the completion of Valley Avenue to Stanley Boulevard but Pico Avenue across Stanley Boulevard and the Arroyo del Valle. Commissioner Wilson expressed concern with the possibility of the assessment district even coming about. He asked the total acres involved, enthusiasm of the other property owners, and the cost per acre. He indicated that he has a feeling that the other property owners in the area do not care about this assessment district. Mr. Callahan indicated they have not approached the other property owners yet for several reasons. He said they are attempting to get the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific Railroad to cooperate in a grade crossing from Valley Avenue to Stanley Boulevard. Mr. Callahan indicated concerns have been expressed about the engineering of this proposal as well as drainage and other matters. Mr. Wilson then asked about the soundwalls and who is going to pay for them. Mr. Callahan indicated they have already notified City staff that they will construct the soundwalls whether there is an assessment district or not and requested that they be allowed to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City so that if the district was formed at a latter date, they would be reimbursed. Commissioner Wilson asked if they have actually entered into a written agreement with the City for an assessment district for the improvement of E1 Charro Road. Mr. Callahan stated they have and this is a condition of their parcel map. Commissioner Wilson indicated that the old Condition No. 9 would then go out the window. Mr. Callahan said it wouldn't unless a Valley Avenue assessment district is formed. Commissioner Wilson then asked if there is a possibility that the assessment district for El Charro would exceed the $600,000.