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~..,, Chairperson Arkin suggested taking a straw vote on whether to request staff or the applicant to invest more time in looking at some kind of path leading out of the project, such as along Trenery Drive or Martin Avenue, as an alternative to Cameron Avenue. Commissioner Peazce indicated that she would be in favor of investing time to design a path that would go along the fronts of houses. She noted, however, that she did not think this was a possibility. Ms. Decker requested Commissioner Peazce to confirm that she did not wish to have an analysis done for a path through the Selway property as this would be a backyazd tunnel. Commissioner Peazce said yes. Commissioner Blank stated that he concurred with Commissioner Peazce's comment and supported it. He added that if the Commission wished to invest more time in evaluating a pedestrian walkway, it would make sense to look at Trenery Drive should there be a way to make that pathway safe and effective. Chairperson Arkin indicated that he would like some investigation done on the Trenery Drive alternative. Commissioner Fox did not want to spend any staff time on a pathway through the Selway property or Trenery Drive. She would like staff and the applicant to spend their time exclusively on the Cameron Avenue alignment and the sidewalk on Cameron Avenue. Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Fox's comments and did not want to ask ~ Ponderosa Homes to do any extensive studies. He indicated that he was not in favor of going through the Selway property. Ms. Decker summarized the discussion, indicating that Commissioners Fox and Olson did not wish to have any further studies; Commissioners Peazce and Blank are in favor of looking into designs that would put a pathway in front of houses, with Commissioner Blank favoring an evaluation of Trenery Drive as an alternative; and Chairperson Arkin also favored looking at Trenery Drive. Commissioner Peazce pointed out that walkability and the perception of safety aze two different matters. She noted that what is being addressed here is the perception of safety rather than actual safety, and this would be alleviated if the path runs along the fronts of houses. She reiterated that she did not think it was a possibility to have a path along the house frontage, but if it is, she would like to see more information on it. Commissioner Blank commented that the only place this would be possible is on Trenery Drive. He added that he was willing to forego further studies on the Selway property. Chairperson Arkin concurred with Commission Blank on both matters. Commissioner O'Connor commented that he did not think it was possible to have a pathway that faces the fronts of houses, even on Trenery Drive. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 10, 2006 Page 17 of 19