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P/C Page 4 2/23/83 Chairperson Lindsey stated that inasmuch as his personal residence backs up to this project, he asked City counsel's advice as to whether or not he should step down and was advised that there is no conflict, therefore, he will participate in the Planning Commission's actions on this application. The public hearing was opened. Duncan Matteson, Menlo Park, introduced John Ferreri and Mogens Mogensen the architect for this project. He indicated that these individuals plus the engineer for the project are available to answer any technical questions posted. Mr. Matteson indicated they have had a number of meetings with surrounding property owners and have tried to mitigate all of their concerns. He stated that the neighbors did come up with some legitimate requests and as far as he knows they have been able to eliminate them -- because of concerns of persons working at night and sleeping during the day the building closest to that neighbor would be set aside for senior citizens to discourage excessive noises during this period. Mr. Mogensen, the architect, addressed this project. He indicated the project would be very similar to their project directly across the street in architecture.. He also stated that at the northeast corner a provision for 40' easement is being negotiated which would give access to and from Santa Rita Road. He said they have structured the project so that there would be the shortest walking distance possible between their project. Mr. Mogensen explained the setbacks of the entire project and its relationship to the single-family units, commercial property and Valley Avenue and other development of the area. He reviewed the open space and landscaping to be provided. He then went to the color rendering of the plan presented and stated it is their intention to have a six foot stucco wall to run the entire length of the. street frontage which may mitigate concerns on the other site. He further indicated that after deducting the parking spaces, etc., there would still be about 50% open space provided with tennis courts and a pool area. He said there would be about 30-35% green area, the recreation building would be about 2,000 sq. ft., the units would have airconditioning, appliances and other amenities. .Concerning trees, he indicated they will be able to save 16 out of 20. Commissioner Getty asked Mr. Mogensen how he feels about Condition No. 1 of the staff report. He stated they agree with Condition No. 1 as it would improve the project. Robert Faulk, Brian-Kangas, Faulk, Engineering, addressed the project. He stated that the 10 townhouses shown will be townhomes and not condominiums as there would be fee title. ownership for each of these units. Duncan Matteson again addressed trees in the development. He indicated that lost trees will be replaced with 36" box trees. He indicated also that they believe they will do a good job screening the project from view. Regarding fencing, Mr. Matteson indicated it is their intention to use redwood posts for fencing and all anchor posts will be made out of concrete or concrete with brick facing. -4-