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azeas that do not serve as many units. He explained staff s reasons, as outlined in the staff report, for supporting a narrower street. Chair Cooper asked whether the Fire Inspector can do anything about the trailers and trash neaz the Fairgrounds gate. Mr. Iserson stated that there needs to be a finding of a hazazd or a major nuisance before anything can be done. However, he agreed to contact the Fire Department to find out when they will inspect the property and whether any citations will be issued. Ms. Seto reported that there is an on-going dispute between the City and the County Fairgrounds. She stated that although the Fairgrounds is operated by the County and the Fair Boazd, the City Fire Department responds to calls there. The ongoing problems relate to the City's ability to enforce City codes for that County property. A brief discussion followed, and the Commission agreed they would like to see the area cleaned up. In response to questions by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson stated that the street improvements in front of Rose Avenue would be the responsibility of future developers for that property. Mr. Higdon stated that the sewer and water extension lines will be adequately sized for future extension to Valley Avenue. Commissioner Roberts commented that there does not seem to be a plan for the whole area and asked whether anything except MDR is planned for the azea. Mr. Iserson stated, at this time, nothing but MDR is planned. He also stated that there is an informal direction for lower-end density in the area, and that extension of Rose Avenue to Valley Avenue is shown on the General Plan. There is also a sewer Master Plan to extend the infrastructure to Valley Avenue, and a conceptual circulation plan was previously devised to show how the streets could be laid out as other properties in the area develop. The rest of the planning will be up to future developers. Chair Cooper commented that the General Plan has already determined what that land is suitable for and MDR was identified. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Ron Winter, 5506 Sunol Boulevazd, Suite 600, represented the applicant. He presented a colored illustration of the development and described the approved PUD layout and the surrounding properties as well as the landscaping plan and circulation element. He noted that he has attempted to have larger, wider lots to fit in with the semi-rural nature and to set the tone for the area. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Sullivan stated that he was concerned that when Rose Avenue connected to Valley Avenue it will become a heavily traveled cut-through route. He suggested narrowing Rose Avenue in order to slow traffic and suggested that other calming devices be considered. He also expressed concern with the extension of the new road by the Arroyo. Commissioner Kumazan reviewed the staff report thoroughly and is concerned with narrowing the street from 36 feet to 32 feet. He feels that this road will set a precedence for future road widths and, therefore, feels it should be left at 36 feet. Other than that, he is supportive of the application. Planning Commission Minutes Page 12 May 27, 1998 __ _ --r- -----