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PUD-81-34, Richard & Ursula Ultsch et al Application of Richard and Ursula Ultsch and Theodore Bates for prezoning and development plan approval for a 2S6 dwelling unit project on an approximately 29 acre site located on the north side of Vineyard Avenue opposite Sauterne Way. The property is currently prezoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) Medium Density Residential District with certain conditions governing its development. The Planning Commission may recommend approval of new prezoning and the proposed development plan or make any other recommendations regarding the subject property consistent with the General Plan. A negative, declaration of environmental impacts was also considered. Mr. Harris explained that this matter was continued from the 12/16/81 meeting at which time the public hearing was closed. He indicated the matter had been continued to enable the Commission to have input from the City Council regarding sewer capacity, etc. He said there are no changes to the staff report presented a~ the previous meeting. Commissioner Lindsey indicated the Commission had requested some changes be considered with regard to the location of the recreation center, etc. Mr. Harris indicated that a new site plan had been furnished with the packet. Chairperson Getty asked if 14 spaces for RV storage is a large amount for this project. Mr. Harris said it is small. Chairperson Getty then asked if there is a rule-of-thumb for recreational vehicle parking. Mr. Harris responded there is none that of which he is aware. Chairperson Getty asked if there are any plans to widen Vineyard Avenue from Pico Avenue to First Street. Mr. Schaumburg indicated there are none. Chairperson Getty said that homes in Vintage Hills are right across the street from this development and asked if there is a problem with severe runoff across the street or other parts of this development slipping back. Mr. Schaumburg stated that this matter is always addressed in the soils reports. He said there could be some nuisance silt during the construction period but would be reduced when the project is completed. He said that for an example Chardonnay experiences some runoff. Chairperson Getty said that during the rainy season heavy water runs down Adams and other streets to Vineyard Avenue and there are hilly streets across from the project. Mr. Schaumburg responded that parts of Vineyard Avenue in the old section do not have proper storm drains like the new areas have. He said the only flooding observed by the City in the area is the pocket on Pico Avenue at Vineyard and they hope to have this eliminated. He said as far as this particular project is concerned engineering design will control on-site drainage and there should be no problems. Chairperson Getty then discussed runoff into the Arroyo with Mr. Schaumburg. -$-