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and then provide access to the Hatsushi property. He noted that the Engineering Department has been working on the detailed design work and that the general alignment was shown in the Specific Plan. He added that the exact location of the road would be engineered to take design considerations, slopes, and emergency access into account. He was aware that these issues had been under discussion between the City and Mr. Jardin for some time and that the road was pushed further up the hill, away from his house. When the Hatsushi PUD was approved by the City Council in 2005, the construction of the Clara Lane extension was a very high priority to them. A condition of approval was added to indicate a preference that Clara Lane be extended to the Hatsushi property at the earliest feasible opportunity. He noted that it was fortunate that Mr. Aminian’s plan was going through at the same time. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O’Connor regarding the removal of trees in front of Mr. Jardin’s home, Mr. Jost replied that when Delco Builders entered into an agreement with Mr. Jardin to subdivide his property, there was also a discussion regarding the extension of Clara Lane. At that time, Delco Builder’s engineers prepared an alignment plan, shown as Exhibit F. Grant deeds to the City for both the right of way of Clara Lane and easements as well as construction easements were sent to Mr. Jardin, who then signed those deeds, which were turned over to the City. Staff felt that the grant deeds signed by Mr. Jardin at that time were sufficient for the alignment. There was also a grant deed to the City by Mr. Nespor, which added to the alignment for Clara Lane, which did not have much wiggle room. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding whether the new road would be farther north than the current edge, Mr. Jost confirmed that was correct and displayed the layout of the road on the overhead screen. He added that Mr. Jardin’s house would be below the grade and that a three-foot retaining wall would be installed. A discussion of the setback measurements ensued. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Pearce regarding whether the legal issues surrounding Mr. Jardin’s property had been resolved, Ms. Harryman replied that there had been several phone meetings with Mr. Jardin’s attorney, and that this issue had been thoroughly discussed and resolved. She realized that Mr. Jardin was not happy with the results and that it was close to his home. She noted that this was the deal struck with Mr. Jardin when he sold the property to Delco Builders. Commissioner O’Connor suggested that the City narrow the road slightly if possible, near the small setback on Mr. Jardin’s property by removing the parking allowed on one side of the street. Commissioner Olson inquired whether the retaining wall could be placed at the edge of the current paved road and work from there. Mr. Jost believed there may be a problem getting down to Mr. Jardin’s driveway if that were to occur, and that he may have to give up the driveway in front of his house. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 10, 2007 Page 7 of 27