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Steve Page, 1113 Hopkins Way, expressed concern with the lack of schools, pazks, and open space buffers as referenced in the General Plan. He requested that the Planning Commission vote to eliminate lots 8 -28 and dividing the parcel between lots 25 and 26, 18 and 19, and 12 and 13 into a combination park and school, and declazing the Specific Plan void. Further, he suggested that charter schools be considered and discussed as an option for this development. Mitch Mehlman, 1153 Lund Ranch Road, expressed concern with the applicant's lack of flexibility as shown for the neighbors, staff, and commission's concerns and the North Sycamore Specific Plan. Further, he expressed concern that staffs recommendations were inconsistent with the Planning Commission's recommendation. He felt that the number of lots is too high, that the road location was not addressed, and that the City Engineer needs to investigate this case. He continued by expressing concern with the floor azea ratio, recreational use of the creek azea, lack of open space in development, and growth management issues. He concluded by requesting that the Commission reject the application of New Cities Development. Randy Luckenbihl, 1099 Hopkins Way, expressed concern with the density and the contour grading split pad issues. He requested that the Commission reach a compromise between the 62 homes proposed by the developer and the 43 recommended by the homeowner's association and the home design being split pad contoured grading design rather than flat pad. Ken Czaja, 1141 Lund Ranch Road, expressed concern with the density of the project. He noted that staffs recommendation does not conform to the Commissioner's direction relating to density and FAR issues, and he noted the applicant's lack of cooperation in resolving issues with neighbors. He was concerned with the location of "B" Street, that it was too close and would have noise and visual impacts on the neighbors. Mr. Czaja requested that the Commission reject New Cities' application. Linda Butler, 1141 Lund Ranch Road, expressed concern with density of the development, the development of a trail through development, utilization of the creek as a recreational azea, and overcrowding of schools in the azea. Ms. Butler requested that the Commission vote to reject the New Cities Development application. Jim Dezzutti, 1105 Lund Ranch Road, requested that the Commission require contour grading and lower density in the New Cities Development. Cazl Cazlson, 1075 Hopkins Way, expressed concern with the amount of setback between existing homes and proposed homes. Further, he requested that the Commission vote in favor of a single-story setback. He said that he generally agrees with the staff reports and appreciates their trying to come up with a compromise. Tom McCormick, 1129 Lund Ranch Road, expressed concern with staff s recommendation relating to the density of the New Cities Development. Chris Peterson, 5213 Independence Drive, expressed concern with density issues and elimination of rural views. Mr. Peterson requested that the Commission vote to reject New Cities Development application. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 August 12, 1998