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extended midway along the south side of his home and then be lowered or eliminated to avoid creating an eyesore. Further, he spoke in support of the planting of trees that would remain in the range of 21-22 _ feet in height, so as not to block his views of the ridge. Tim Neal, 3843 Northwood Court, requested that the Commission do an analysis of the traffic signal on Muirwood South to examine traffic effects, decrease the density of project by 10%, restrict single-story homes to 21 feet in height, require a masonry wall, and restrict the height ofnewly-planted trees to preserve views. He concluded by speaking in favor of the Merritt's continuing operation of their business. Laurice Hutchinson, 3938 Redwood Court, requested that if the Master-Down model was moved south it would be the least likely to obscure her view in lot 37; however, she preferred asingle-story home. Further, she spoke in support of open space, a block wall, and Mr. Merritt continuing operation of his business. Robin Neal, 3843 Northwood Court, expressed concern with her views, the traffic on Foothill Road, and the number of students enrolled at schools in the azeas, especially Lydiksen. David Maes, 3671 Ashwood Drive, expressed support with the single-story homes being 21 feet. Further, he requested clarification from the Commission relating to lot restrictions for the placement of single-family homes and future additions to single-family homes and setbacks. Mr. Iserson stated that single-family homes will be placed on lots 5 - 27 with 21 feet height restrictions and restrictions on tree removal from lots 5 - 17. Further, he stated that it will be disclosed to home buyers that they cannot remove trees from the property. Mr. Maes spoke in support of a traffic light being installed at Foothill Road and a "no-right turn on red" designation. Shirley Spence, 7809 Foothill Knolls Drive, spoke in favor of the Planning Commission approving the application. She said that the developer cooperated with the neighbors. John Villalobos, 3790 Eastwood Way, expressed concern with buses being allowed to use EVA's. Further, he spoke in favor of the amenity money being used for the Alviso Adobe project for cultural enhancement for children. He requested that the community have input relating to traffic designations to control traffic entering from Foothill Road. He noted that the developer has worked with the neighbors. Jerry Boughey, 7965 Foothill Knolls Drive, requested that promises made by the developer be kept, including the single-story homes. Kalli Crawford, 7959 Foothill Knolls Road, requested clarification from the developer that Lots 2 - 4 will be single-story home lots, trees will be planted on custom lots, and that the dimensions of the rear set-backs for custom lots would be 50 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 September 23, 1998