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Mr. Harris explained the staff report stating the map conforms with the PUD approval. He stated the staff report contains four conditions, one of which includes 17 conditions of Engineering Services on an attached list. The public hearing was opened. Ron Archer, Civil Engineer, representing the property owners spoke on behalf of the project. He stated they concurred with the staff report. Concerning item #3 it was suggested we contact the fire department. Mr. Archer stated he has been in contact with Ted Klenk, the Fire Marshal and fire hydrants, water line size, etc. will be worked out at the final design stage. Mr. Archer stated he would be happy to answer any questions. Dr. Howard Long, 363 St. Mary Street spoke. He stated he is in favor of the project but would like to see some changes. He spoke to concerns with a 48" diameter oak tree being removed. He stated he would like to see a road going around this tree. He presented other photographs and diagrams for the Planning Commission's review concerning items he would like to see changed. He further stated that the report of Abel Soares dated December 4, 1979 and the letter of Chuck Comstock dated November 2, 1979 should be recorded as disclosure to all potential property owners so that the buyers can be aware of all opinions governing this site. Ron Archer, Civil Engineer, addressed all of the concerns of Dr. Long. Dr. Long was given another five minutes to address the Commission and the balance of his comments were rebutted by Mr. Archer. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Leppert addressed the tree in the middle of the road. He stated he would like to see the tree saved, but would not like to see a traffic hazard created. He stated he has seen many bad accidents involving autos hitting trees which are in the center of roadways. He further addressed recordation of all reports and stated he would like to see the Comstock report recorded. He stated it appears that Mr. Archer has researched Lot 11 and made the appropriate change. A motion was made by Commissioner Getty to approve Tentative Map Tract 4239, subject to the conditions (#1-#4) of the staff report because all of the required findings could be made. She stated this motion is to include the 17 conditions of the Engineering Services Department. She added a fifth condition that "Full disclosure be made and that Comstock's letter of November 2, 1979 and Abel Soares report of December 4, 1979 be recorded and that if possible the oak tree near Lot 12 be saved;" and added another condition requiring vehicular access to Lots 10 and 11 to be from the "Private Roadway" not Longview Drive. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Geppert. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Commissioners Geppert, Getty and Chairperson Doherty Noes: Commissioner Jamieson Absent: Commissioner Wilson -5-