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Planning Commission May 9, 1979 Page 2 Bob Douglass, M & M Consultants, spoke on behalf of the applicants. He stated they have worked diligently with City Staff, changed their plan from 116 to 82 units to create larger lots with lower density and stated that even though Pico Avenue is a costly undertaking, they are willing to commit to that requirement. He further stated they wouldn't object to a PUD as opposed to R-1-8500 if that was the Commission's pleasure. Chairman Doherty addressed concerns about six heritage trees. Commissioners Geppert and Jamieson addressed traffic concerns. Commissioner Geppert addressed water runoff and storm drains. Commissioner Geppert asked about 20% two bedroom units. Ron Brent, Centex, spoke stating there are no two bedroom units and this was in error. Commissioner Getty asked that 'typical pad layout` be explained. Bob Douglass explained. Commissioner Jamieson stated he felt this development lacks imagination regarding design. Ron Brent of Centex stated the homes would sell for about $150,000. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive spoke reading documents dated April 13 and April 9, 1975 concerning HPD Ordinance and Annexation 66. Dorothy Reid, 4525 Mirador, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to this project and presented a petition with 95 signatures of residents supporting her opposition. Karen Kearl, 4524 Mirador Drive stated that if this development is completed in phases erosion would occur on the undeveloped portions and also had concerns with cut and fill. Virginia Patton, 630 E. Angela, spoke in opposition to this project because she doesn't want to see any trees removed to accommodate the development. Dr. Trent Pridemore, addressed the Commission and presented slides of existing developments and projects under construction that showed the results of cut and fill ending in erosion and unsightly conditions. He also addressed aesthetic qualities of the development. Jean Heath, 663 E. Angela, spoke in opposition to this rezoning addressing maintenance of the hills and their green appearance. Inez Kentworthy, 475 Abbie, spoke in opposition because of its relationship to Pico/Abbie. Robert Myers, Angela St., and owner of the property in this project stated that the previous speakers did not represent all of the homeowners in the area. Bob Douglass spoke rebutting each statement made by Dr. Pridemore. He stated Centex prefers to develop all of the area at one time as opposed to phasing it as it would be cheaper and easier to do eliminating concerns of erosion between phasing. In answer to a question posed by Reid, Mr. Harris briefly explained the R.A.P. and the 80 unit development permit maximum per year per developer. Ruth I. Quire, Las Lomitas, inquired as to the height of the proposed houses. Centex explained. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Wilson stated he felt the project should be a PUD with an EIR required and geotechnical study provided. Commissioner Jamieson concurred with this statement. -2- . _ __,.T.._...