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Yvan Albert, 7926 Hillsboro, addressed traffic concerns on Pleasant Hill. He stated Pleasant Hill is a deadend street and isn't a major intersection which could accommodate retail uses. He stated the applicant would have to have a greater trade area than Highland Oaks and Stoneridge and would have to draw from all over the community. Commissioner Getty mentioned that there is a convenience center being developed in the periphery of the mall area -- Best Catalog Store building. She stated this will accommodate tenants being listed in the PUD list. She stated that as of this date there are only two tenants for this development; Best Catalog Store and Conklin Brothers. Mr. Albert stated that this development has filed Chapter 11. Commissioner Getty asked if the proposal couldn't face Foothill Road. Mr. Harris stated it probably would not have access onto Foothill because of a grade differential. Mr. Varni, attorney for the applicant, stated they have met with the staff to develop the property and urged the Commission to follow the staff recommendation to allow the property to be zoned Commer- cial PUD with the list of uses provided. Chairperson Wilson stated the homeowners would be better off with the change proposed as opposed to C-F District (the current zoning). Mr. Christensen spoke again stating he is a member of the Land Use Review Committee and that it is inappropriate zoning for the piece of property. He stated the Committee suggested that the best use of the land would be "O" Office. He stated they are not saying hard and fast that the property should be used for "office" only, but feel there is appropriate retail that can go on the property -- pharmacies, doctor's offices, etc. He stated they do not agree with all of the items on the list. Chairperson Wilson asked if Mr. Christensen was opposed to both the permitted and conditional uses as shown. Mr. Christensen said he would like to see businesses that operate 9:00-6:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday and that since Stoneridge Shopping Center has opened the traffic has increased drastically. He stated that the Stoneson condominiums will be directly across the street from this retail center. Commissioner Lindsey stated it seems to him that this center would be a convenience to the residents of the Stoneridge area. He also asked if most of the traffic on Foothill Road isn't coming from the regional mall. Mr. Christensen responded that there is only one signal on Stonedale Drive. He said the people in his area have done without these particular uses and aren't used to them and don't particularly want them in their neighborhood. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Christensen if he represented all of the homeowners in the area. Mr. Christensen said yes he did, and they print newsletters and communicate with the other homeowners associations who are all in accord with his representation. -4- ._ . _...... ...... ._ .. _.... ... _... ....... .._. ...~...,_....... .. _ . _.. __._. _... _... .. . ., ._.... ... .. ~ ._. ._ .....-r... ..~. ....