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limited pazking is currently allowed on the north side of street with no parking allowed early in the morning and afternoon when school children aze coming through. He noted that with the proposed sidewalk, pazking would be allowed full time, either on north or south side of the street. With respect to the speed table at the intersection of Cameron Avenue and Martin Avenue under Condition No. 5, Commissioner Olson noted that at the work session, some speakers expressed concern about using cobblestone. He inquired what material would be used for the speed table. Mr. Grubstick replied that the speed table need not be cobblestone. He explained that a speed table raises the entire intersection by six inches, similaz to a lazge speedbump, and thus provides traffic-calming. He added that there would be advanced signs warning motorists of a bump ahead. Commissioner Blank noted that while cobblestone is aesthetically appealing, it creates a lot of vibration and noise. He suggested that the surface be smooth, regazdless of what material is used. Commissioner O'Connor proposed that the condition specify that the speed table not be cobblestone, as opposed to it does not have to be cobblestone. Ms. Decker replied that language can be added to require the applicant to install a smooth-surfaced speed table. With respect to vermin abatement, Commissioner Peazce noted that the neighbors were concerned about mice and rats that can get into their houses once construction begins. She inquired if it was necessary to bait and kill squirrels and small animals that are outside the house. She noted that the suburban neighborhood would be used to squirrels living outside their homes. Ms. Decker replied that there was also concern about an existing barn which may be inhabited by mice and small rodents who may move into the neighborhood once construction starts; hence, the abatement prior to construction. She added that there is a healthy population of ground squirrels because the land has been vacant, and the reason for the abatement is to prevent the squirrel population from shifting to the other side of the neighborhood. In response to Acting Chairperson Fox's inquiry regazding whether the squirrels could be trapped and moved to the buffer azea next to Martin Avenue, Ms. Decker replied that trapping and releasing the squirrels would not prevent them from eventually moving into the neighboring azea. She noted that the consultant recommended that the best program that would be feasible, cost-effective, and most beneficial to the neighborhood and surrounding areas is to cleaz the site. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if the remedy of installing underground wire mesh in the post-construction phase to keep gophers out would be done by the homeowners or the developer. Ms. Decker replied that she believes this is a suggestion to the homeowners. She indicated that she did not believe it was the intent of the developer to place mesh on the adjacent property. She deferred the question to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 27, 2006 Page 5 of 19