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Mr. Harris informed the Commission that Mr. Lund has a problem in deferring the project because there is another residential project coming before them on the 23rd and there are limited numbers of residential growth management permits left for 1983. Commissioner Jamieson suggested that more time be given Mr. Lund and that the other proposal be held back until this matter is solved. Neil Crotteau, 357 Del Sol, stated he had environmental concerns with regard to the impact on existing homes bordering the proposed development. He indicated there are 13 windows on the back of each unit with fireplaces which have chimneys. He had concern with smoke in the air from these fireplaces. Mr. Lund rebutted the statements of the neighbors. He stated the fireplaces could be moved to the side of the buildings and that smoke dissipaters could be installed. He stated that the 13 windows addressed are the total number of windows. He explained that the second floor of the units have no more than one window facing the rear which is viewable from the second story. The other second story windows overlook the living and dining rooms and are viewable only from the first floor looking skyward. He said the cost of improvements necessary to support 3200 sq. ft. single-family detached units would call for those units to cost between $300-350,000 and the area would not support such high cost housing. In addressing the emergency access, he said the comments made assume a worst case situation unlikely to occur. He said if emergency vehicles were to approach one could con- ceivably move into a driveway and you are required to move over by law. Concerning light coming onto the Krichbaum property, they have recognized the problem and have already met with Bob Meyers and asked him to allow an easement on the southeast corner of their driveway which would allow this to be mitigated. Gil Barbee rebutted the statements concerning the storm drains, he said improvements could be installed without relocating buildings. He further addressed the heights of the structures in the area with the hospital having 10' high ceilings with a slope of 5/12 pitch. He said the highest point of the structures proposed is 27' and not 30' as stated by the residents. He stated that the Connolly house is far higher than the other proposed residences, and that the open area is not a little park belonging to the neighbors. He said a model was suggested for all to see. He said they just can't afford to do this. Joe Lambert, 313 Del Sol concurred with the statements made of the other homeowners and doesn't want his view impaired. Commissioner Doherty encouraged the developers and homeowners to communicate. He said he did have some concerns with the traffic flow.