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""" 165 / / / Councilmember Mohr stated that a traffic problem does exist at the intersection of Muirwood and West Las Positas, and she requested staff to monitor this inter- section very carefully regarding adverse traffic impact. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Council- member Kephart, that Ordinance No. 994, to be read by title only and waiving further 'reading thereof, approving the application of Chang Su-O Lin for Planned Unit Develop- ment zoning and development plan approval fo= a 121-unit townhouse/duplex residential complex proposed to be located on the east side of Muirwood Drive, between West Las Positas Boulevard, Lemonwood Way and Interstate 680, the property is zoned A (Agri- cultural) District, subject to all conditions contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated August 12, 1981, but deleting Condition No. 27 - "That the street widths on Elmwood Circle and Joshua Circle be increased from 42 ft. to 46 ft. per ordinance and per City Engineer's recommendation", be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSElff: Councilmember Butler Application of Vermillion Development Company for development plan. approval for..a 21-unit townhouse developmen~' proposed to be located on the north side of Del Valle ParkWay approximately. 200 feet east of the intersection of Harvest Road and Del X~.ll.e. Parkway. The prop. erty is zoned PUD-Medium D.ensity Residential District On the basis of an Initial Study of the potential environmental impacts of the project, }he Di~.ector of Plannin~ and .Community Development has determined that .the proposed project would .not hays any potential significant adverse effects on the environment and that an environmental impact report need not be prepared. This Initial Study is available for review at the Planning Division, 200 Berna.~... Avenue, pleas~nton.. comments on this decision may be directed to either the Plannin8 staff prior to the above meeting date, or 4~rectly to the City Council at the above noticed meeting Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 81:297) dated August 31, 1981, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on the application and the negative declaration. Mr. Mike Goldsworthy, Architect, representing the applicant, stated that the concerns regarding emergency access and turning have been resolved. He stated the plan had been presented to the neighbors and they requested additional landscaping, which has been added to the plan. He stated that regarding density, the number of units proposed is right for the site and there are adequate sideyards. He concluded by stating he felt this is a good project and should be approved. Mr. Dave McLelland, with Vetmillion Development Company, discussed density stating this type of development does not require recreation facilities because of the nature of its inhabitants and that the project is near various City recrea- tional facilities. He stated the developer is trying for affordability by using zero lot lines. There will be adequate on-site space for decks, spas, etc., if a homeowner so desires. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this item. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed on the application and the negative declaration. 6. 9/s/s