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Tract 4758, James Price Application of James Price for tentative map approval for Tract 4758 for a proposed 35-lot townhouse subdivision of approximately 3.2 acres of land at the northwest corner of Black Avenue and Harvest Road. The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development-High Density Residential) District. Mr. Harris reviewed the staff report and recommendation of approval. Commissioner Jamieson asked Mr. Harris if the parking spaces were under the building. Mr. Harris said that as he recalled garages were provided. Chairperson Wilson stated that this was an outstanding project as he recalled it. The public hearing was opened. James Price, developer for this project spoke. He said there is closed parking as part of each structure. He said he had received a list of conditions, worked with staff and all matters have pretty much been resolved with a few exceptions. Concerning the Engineering Report, first page, paragraph 5, he stated he prefers 24 ft. driveway access so as not to eliminate any aesthetic value. Concerning utilities, condition number 2 relating to street lights, he said there will be lights at the exits and entrances to each of the drives. He said it is their intention to include substantial, lighting in the entryways and didn't know the City would require these lights. He said the City Engineer indicated that perhaps the City would look at plans and if necessary change the wording on this condi- tion. Regarding fees -- he asked why the park dedication fees had to be paid in advance of approval of a final map. Mr. Wilson explained. Mr. Warnick also added that all inspection fees are paid before final map. Mr. Price said, concerning sidewalks, Morrison's are 4 ft. and asked why his must be made larger. Mr. Warnick stated it was staff's attempt to do everything possible to provide bike paths along with sidewalks but that a standard size sidewalk would be okay. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty asked about the size of the driveways. Mr. Warnick stated it would be well to get traffic off of the street as rapidly as possible that is why 30 ft. is suggested instead of 24 ft. He said, however, 24 ft. would work. Commissioner Lindsey said he couldn't foresee that much traffic generated and had no problem with a 24 ft. driveway. Commissioner Jamieson asked if 30 ft. would be required of all developers or just Mr. Price. A motion was then made by Commissioner Lindsey, seconded by Commissioner Getty that Tract 4758 be approved subject to the conditions of the staff report, changing condition number 5 to be 24 ft., utilities condition number 2 to indicate 'or an adequate alternative worked out with the staff subject to the approval of the City Engineer;' and that a 'standard' sidewalk be provided. -12- _..,_._. __ _ __ . _ _.. , ..__.~ .~_... __ __._ __._.......__...__..r.. ._ .. __.