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Mr. Philip Tendon, 440 Bonita Avenue, stated he waa concerned about the number of cul-de-sacs in the proposed tract. He stated that in Pleasanton Heights the banks were beginning to give away to some eztent and may give sway even more in the future if there mere more heavy rains. Mr. Bice from the County House Nusbering Division presented hie reoossendations and saggeations. He recamsended that the name "E~rada Drive" end at-Corte del Sol and that there be a new nose for the street continuing to the northeast. Mr. Bice suggested the nacre "Avenita Dsl ~sl", stating that Corte del Sol smy someday become a thoroughfare and 'the ntse suggested above would aid in the house m:sbering. Planning Consnltant Boucher questioned the afse of some of the lots stating that houses could sot be put on sole of them. Be also questioned the advisability of a quarter of a mile Cul-de-Sac (Corte Granada). John J, Amaral stated he felt that the sire of the lots (6000 sq. ft.) was not adequate for this Lype of terrain. and the Cosussion should require bigger square footage per lot. Cossiaaioner Wetherby explained that the 6000 aq. it requirement was exclusive of curves. The City &ngineera~ conditions for approval were read. A discussion on the s't-fdth of Corte Granada followed. It is 44~ wide instead of 50~ wide. Mr. Murray explained that thelots have the sale improvements but the planter strip has been eliminated to give more length to the lots. A general discussion on sewerage and storm drainage followed. Attorney Struthers ezplained that a mntaal benefit district was is existence in that area. ISngineer Pestaaa stated that Tract 1725 has wnatructed a 36" store drain xhich benefits the proposed Tract 1917 and that an appertionate share of the coat should be borne by ~`%~'` all. He ae meted that M.C.C. Cosparp had dedicated the sewer Tina to the City a ezation fees. Coaaisaioner Hanifen explained that this antral benefit district has been the policy of the City sad ran their policy with M.G.C. Cospa:p. On motion of Cosmiasioner Trowbridge, seconded by Commiesioaer Wharton, the hearing with the consent of the applicants, ran continued to March 6, 1958 at 8:00 PM. Further, the Eity ITngineer was iaatructed to estimate the value of City-owned story sewer anti sanitary sewer improvements serving lands not controlled by M.G.C. Company; and the portion of said facilities rhich Tract 1917 would use. Further, that the Planning Consultant make an area study particularly considering the private road serving the Andrera property and street widths in the proposed Tract 1917 ~-~~~ ~>~ New ~einesss Cosmisaioner Wharton brought up the subject of tree removal by the 3~y~s! CC ty~attorney Struthers stated that the Citp Council has ~a tree reroral project each year, removing only .those trees xhich are rotten and dead. He stated that these trees are replaced with Modesto Ash. Mra. Bernice Worley acrd Mrs. Patricia Lockhart, interested residents, were present and suggestes bringing in an expert to try and aaw these trees. Comsiasioser Wetherby suggested they go before the Council and requested the Secretary to place them on the agenda for theCouncil~s neat meeting. Commissioner Wetherby asked Consultant Boucher fora schedule on the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Consultant Boucher will look into this. Philip Landon suggested that the proposed Maaur Plan be illustrated and posted in the City Hall for cosseentss with Attorney Struthers suggesting a notice in the newspaper. -3nta:.~c:~ ;~. ~, r.. ..;: x'~ There Ming no further business to come before the Comsiaaioa, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 % to meet again on Thrusday, March 6, 1958 at 8:00 PM at City Hall. Secretary ~.~.