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Mr. Iserson described the application and the site's location just across the street from the Fairgrounds. He noted that in 1993, the City Council approved the PUD development plan for this site and for a - nine-lot development. That approval lapsed and the applicant is now proposing aslightly-modified plan. Mr. Iserson described the approximate size of the proposed lots. He stated that no house designs have been proposed at this time, although there are proposed design guidelines which would allow custom homes for the developer to build out at one time. He also pointed out that from a density point of view, all the lots are over 10,000 square Feet which fits in with the desire to maintain the rural character of that area. Mr. Iserson further described the access to the development and stated that a looped roadway would eventually be constructed to provide adequate circulation. He also commented that the General Plan is for Rose Avenue to extend to Valley Avenue, and that will happen in the future as the properties to the west develop. He stated that the new street would be further extended through Ernest Jones' property when that develops. Mr. Iserson reported that the infrastructure in this area is severely lacking in terms of water, street width, sewer, and storm system, and all electrical utilities are overhead. Therefore, the applicant would be required to widen Rose Avenue from just east of Rose Lane to the westernmost boundary of the site to the ultimate configuration. The applicant would be reimbursed for the improvements based on the existing deferred improvement agreement for houses on Rose Lane. Mr. Iserson detailed staffs recommendations and conditions for approval relating to the infrastructure. -- Mr. Iserson commented that a sound wall on the Fairgrounds has been discussed to protect the surrounding residents from noise. He noted that staff has been working with the applicant regazding the need for a sound wall and is waiting for a final decision from the Fair Board. Staff has included a condition of approval that prior to final map approval, there will be a decision on the wall. If the decision is made to include the sound wall, the applicant would pay its pro-rata share for the wall, and future developers would pay the additional money for the wall to be constructed in the future. In addition, Mr. Iserson described the landscaping plan, noting that the proposed design guidelines require that complete front-yard landscape plans be submitted for design review approval in conjunction with the house-plan submittal. He also stated that a final landscape plan will have to be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to final-map approval. In conclusion, staff feels the proposed plan and guidelines aze consistent with the previous approval and will maintain the rural characteristic of the azea. Staff also feels the recommended infrastructure improvements aze sufficient. Staff is, therefore, recommending approval subject to the conditions identified in the staff report, with the exception to modify Condition 14 regarding the sound wall. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Ron Winter, 5506 Sunol Boulevazd, represented the applicant. He showed an aerial photograph of the site. He stated that he agrees with the staff report and conditions of approval. He also thanked and complimented staff for their assistance with this application. In addition, Mr. Winter displayed an illustration of the proposed development site and noted that the application has complied with all of Planning Commission Page 19 April 8, 1998