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Mr. Warnick stated that the design plan for Pico shows Vineyard being a two-way street. The public hearing was closed. Chairperson Wilson asked Mr. Warnick to address the cul-de-sac vs. a looped street as shown on this proposal. Mr. Warnick stated that staff feels that there would be less traffic with the loop and that without it 18 single-family homes would have to use that street. He stated they felt that it would be a good trade off traffic wise and provide better emergency access. Commissioner Lindsey made the comment that people other than the residents of the community would use this loop street. Commissioner Jamieson agreed with the concerns of the homeowners who spoke in that he would prefer to see a cul-de-sac instead of a loop. Commissioner Getty asked for a reiteration of Mr. Walter's earlier proposal concerning another area for looping. Mr. Walter explained. Mr. Warnick stated he would have concern with a long cul-de-sac with the number of units regarding emergency access. In answer to a question made by Commission Lindsey, Mr. Harris explained Condition No. 1 recommending conceptual approval only of the townhouses/condominiums. Commissioner Jamieson stated he would like to clarify Condition No. 4. Mr. Harris stated that nothing could be built until Pico Avenue connects to Stanley Boulevard. Chairperson Wilson stated that it is unfair to deny the applicant, Mrs. Johnson, the right to have some development of 18 or 28 lots. Commissioner Jamieson supported this comment. Commissioner Doherty stated this project would have to go through development plan approval, RAP, etc. and it would be at least a year before any actual develop- ment could take place and he didn't agree with Condition No. 4 regarding the connection of Pico Avenue to Stanley Boulevard prior to any development. Commissioner Lindsey stated he supports this statement. Chairperson Wilson asked that Condition No. 5 be worked out with staff and the developer. Mr. Warnick stated that this condition is a result of Police and Fire Departments' input. Commissioner Jamieson stated that Mr. Walter objected to the emergency road and that he should be included in discussions concerning the location of the emergency access since his property abuts the area in question. A motion was made by Commissioner Doherty, seconded by Commissioner Jamieson that the mitigated negative declaration prepared for this project be recommended for approval inasmuch as conditions imposed on the project would reduce significant adverse environmental effects to be insignificant. -5-