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83 <br /> <br />would result in a far enhanced wild life habitat once the project <br />is completed. <br /> <br /> Mr. MacDonald then stated that a guarantee on public access to <br />the trails system and a staging area is part of the Conditions of <br />Project Approval. He added that the property owners will not <br />dedicate the open space areas in perpetuity to the public unless <br />there is a guarantee of sufficient homeowners protection from the <br />public. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer asked Mr. MacDonald to explain the importance of <br />"C" Court to the project. <br /> <br /> Mr. MacDonald stated that the Planning Commission put a <br />condition on the project to review the possible extension of <br />"C" Court to connect it with Stoneridge Drive. He explained that <br />"C" Court, if extended, would run right through the middle of a <br />lot, a whole cluster of trees, and right through the middle of Gold <br />Creek. It would then have to climb a 13% grade to realign with <br />Stoneridge Drive, which, in turn, would climb at a 10% grade. He <br />indicated that extending "C" Court would not be a sound decision <br />from an engineering, environmental or economic standpoint. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler asked Mr. MacDonald to explain his concerns <br />regarding the grading conditions in the Staff Report. <br /> <br /> Mr. MacDonald stated that the conditions on grading and height <br />restrictions should be reworded to give the architects some <br />flexibility with the designs. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr indicated that one of the appealing aspects of the <br />project was that the City would be able to connect the hiking <br />trails with those of the Presley and A-M Homes projects to get a <br />significant length along Foothill Road. She stated that she would <br />like the City to have the option of taking over the <br />responsibilities and liabilities of the open space area and <br />inquired if the open space would eventually be dedicated to the <br />City or be restricted to public easement. <br /> <br /> Mr. MacDonald replied that it would remain as a public <br />easement until there is some assurance that the homebuyers would <br />not encounter problems with the public. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver asked Mr. MacDonald if they considered an <br />alternative access to the major part of the project from Muirwood <br />Drive instead of having two entry points on the project. <br /> <br /> - 13 - <br /> 3-19-91 <br /> <br /> <br />