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without sidewalks. She noted that with respect to the barrier, she had done reseazch that revealed that Cameron Avenue had been straight for a long time. She agreed with traffic-calming measures within reason and believed that a curvy road with no sidewalk would be more dangerous for pedestrians since children would be hidden in the bend of the curves. She believed the City should look into shifring CIP funds to support an underground utility plan. She was comfortable with the density of the project and liked the architecture. She believed the project should move forward. Commissioner Olson disagreed with using cobblestone speed tables and believed that a curvilinear street without a barrier would be a danger to pedestrians. He complimented the developer in effecting a good compromise with the neighborhood. Commissioner O'Connor agreed that safety should be a priority with this project and that he was torn on the sidewalk issue. He would like to study a walkway out of the development in more detail and suggested that it be made wider than a normal path. He supported traffic calming but believed it should be agreeable to the neighborhood. He would like Jeff Knowles, the City Traffic Engineer, to do a traffic study and simulation to see if a barrier would work. He believed that lighted speed signs might be good for daytime use only. He complimented Ponderosa Homes on working with the residents and accommodating as many concerns as possible. Chairperson Arkin complimented Ponderosa Homes on its responsiveness to the neighborhood concerns. He believed that either a sidewalk or another pathway should be r' included. He would like to hear more information from the Police Department regazding the safety of the path. He cited the Pathway Project being undertaken by the City of Los Altos Hills. If a sidewalk were to be included, he would like to see Alternative 4 used. He suggested using vegetation and colored pavers for a more interesting design presentation. He complimented the developer on the quality of the models. He would like more information on the cost and scope of undergrounding the utilities. He would like to see the density calculation without the Lehman and Selway properties in the formula. Commissioner Fox liked Alternative 4 alongside staff s recommendation. She emphasized that the children should be visible on the sidewalk. She did not support a pathway through the Selway property. Ms. Decker noted that the Selways were reticent to have a pathway through their property. She would provide materials regarding visibility and walkability of pathways. Commissioner Blank believed that a pathway could be done well if safely designed and implemented; he was pleased that the street was patrolled actively. Ms. Decker summarized the issues brought forwazd at the first workshop and noted that grading and utility plans must show everything that was approved. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 10, 2006 Page 16 of 19