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~-^ intersection with Martin Avenue easterly to the project boundary in front of the t Leuthauser/Ketell properties from Martin Avenue was decreased from an existing 28-foot width to 26 feet, maintaining the existing roadway alignment. A curvilinear alignment was provided in front of the project limits towazds the Palmer Drive development. The Planning Commission desired to create a street section and alignment that would inhibit faster speeds. Staff notes that this alignment fell within the southerly edge of the right of way, and no property would necessarily be coordinated or adjusted in order to provide the southerly edge of the right-of--way. The northerly edge was within the development azea. Ms. Decker noted that on May 10, the inclusion of a sidewalk was discussed, including whether it should be sepazated and the materials it should be have. A simple five-foot parkway was discussed parallel to the alignment itself. The Planning Commission supported a separation through the middle azea, reconnecting to the other edge to provide a parkway. Staff noted that this configuration would provide a larger area for landscape that would effectively screen and provide an opportunity for landscaping to shield and soften the new homes to be developed on the north side. The comments from the residents were generally supportive of the azchitecture, but there were concerns that there were not enough differentiation in the architecture for the proposed homes. Some screening was desired to mitigate those concerns. The neighbors, especially at the Martin Avenue/Cameron Avenue intersection, aze concerned that the property lines are shown to the center and within the right of way. ~., Staff clarified that the reduction from the 28-foot to a 26-foot right-of--way would allow for the construction of a sidewalk along the north side that would be within the right-of- way currently held by the City. She noted that Acting Traffic Engineer, Mike Tassano, would be able to answer questions related to the preference of the Traffic Department and as reflected in discussions with the Police, Public Works, and Planning Departments, which preferred a sidewalk on the north side of Cameron Avenue. Staff recommended that the Commission make the findings that the project will not have a significant environmental impact and to recommend approval to the Council of the negative declazation with a de minimus impact; find that the proposed PUD development plan conforms to the Pleasanton General Plan and purposes of the PUD ordinance; make the PUD development plan findings 1-7, as stated in the staff report, and recommend approval of Case PUD-50 to the City Council, subject to the conditions of approval with the following modifications: Condition 4 had some lotting patterns regarding second story placements and first story structures in Lots 4-9 and 19-22. Condition 21 contained a request for a masonry wall, noted on the northeast and west sides. Staff supports its placement on the northeast and west sides, and wrapping on the south side, on the lots adjacent to the existing residences. She noted that there was a requirement that homes be photovoltaic-ready, to be amended to require electrical conduit and pull strings installed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 28, 2006 Page 19 of 26