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Planning Commission June 13, 1979 Page 3 Dr. Trent Pridemore addressed the Commission stating last month the homeowners had serious objections and that Plan "A" is basically the same as the one to which they objected. He stated they prefer Plan "B" saving thre trees, renderings should be more specific, routing of walkways through the school, a provision of access to Abbie Street and the placement of two-story homes, but of the two plans; they prefer Plan "B". Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador spoke and concurred with Dr. Pridemore's comments. Virginia Patton, 630 Angela stated she didn't feel the development to be compatible with the existing houses but that Plan "B" is more imaginative than Plan "A". Robert Myers, the property owner spoke urging approval of the Centex proposal. Commissioner Wilson addressed the existing Swale and drainage to the east. He further stated the proper zoning should be HPD. He stated the Commission asked the developer to come back with a plan to reduce grading and preserve trees and that if the developer lost density he could make it up on the eastern edge of the property. He stated the grading proposed is not much different than the original plan. He then read excerpts of the Initial Study and that taking out basketball courts from the school would have a definite negative impact on the environment. Commissioner Geppert stated he didn't like Plan "B" and that six of the homes proposed could get burglarized often; he had concerns with fire fighting equipment because the require approximately a 60' turning radius. He liked the landscaping in Plan "B". He liked Plan "A" better than "B" but was not happy with either one. Commissioner Jamieson stated he agreed with Commissioner Wilson concerning the extreme cuts, swale, etc. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Geppert stated some things can't be changed without a lot of grading. He stated he was sure nothing could be built on the land profitably without grading. Commissioner Wilson stated he felt sure their engineering staff could come up with some better plans. He acknowledged that there would be a loss of lots. He also stated that the land has swales and hills and all the proposal is doing is knocking down the hills, eliminating the swales with grading. He stated the developer is putting a flat land subdivision on a hillside. (9:20pm Joyce Getty arrived). Commissioner Geppert asked if a vote could be taken on the project prior to the proposed mitigated negative declaration. Mr. Harris responded that was not possible but that a straw vote could be taken on the project (no action) and then a vote could be taken on the negative declaration. Commissioner Geppert made a motion stating the Planning Commission has reviewed the Initial Study prepared for PUD-79-1 and determined the project would have a significant impact on the environment but that all significant impacts can be mitigated. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Doherty moved the application of PUD-79-1 as submitted be denied without prejudice. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Wilson ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Commissioners Geppert, Jamieson, Wilson and Chairman Doherty Noes: None Abstain: Joyce Getty Resolution No. 1749 was then entered and adopted denying PUD-79-1 without prejudice.