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Mr. Roush believed the City did have that right and discussions are continuing with the PUC and the railroad. Generally if it were a normal off-site piece of property, there would be no question. In this case, the City is attempting to get access over a railroad crossing and the jurisdiction of the PUC may come in to play. There could be complications. Ms. Mohr asked if there were a fire in a neighborhood and the streets were blocked with equipment, the fire trucks would use the access anyway. Mr. Roush believed that was true, however in this instance, the Fire Department has indicated it could not cross these tracks because of the way the grade is set. Theoretically, the fire department would go through, but practically it may not be that simple. Ms. Michelotti asked if the extension is granted and the City continues to try to get this access, will the builder put in the improvements if the access is acquired. The only thing the City is releasing in the conditions is that the City will try to get the access rather than the developer. The developer will still pay for the improvements to the grade crossing. Mr. Lum indicated that was correct. Frederick Bates also believed the EVA is a desirable asset to the project and he has completed proposed drawings for the crossing. He has tried to get access from Union Pacific and it has refused. Staff is now involved and so far has not been able to obtain the access. Mr. Bates wants to proceed with getting the final map, leaving open that condition. If the access is not obtained, he is still willing to make improvements up to the access and fence it off. Now there is no security at this point. If we make the improvements, there will be a barrier except in the event of an emergency. Mr. Bates disagreed with the hours of construction earlier quoted. Dan Hansford questioned whether properties could be sold without the EVA. Mr. Roush indicated that if the City cannot acquire the access, the condition will deemed to be waived and properties can be sold. Mr. Hansford believed improvements could be made up to the tracks, but vehicles could not cross the tracks. He also asked if street improvements to St. John would be part of the development? Mr. Lure indicated the City would coordinate that with the developer's street work. Ms. Dennis asked what the response time to the neighborhood is without the EVA? Mr. Swift stated the response time is well within the standard five minute response. The only issue is whether Pleasanton Avenue would constan~y be available to allow an incoming emergency vehicle while cars are exiting. There is potential for an accident at that point. There 12/IM/95 -18-