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Mr. Summers responded that trees will be planted at the rear of custom lots and that setbacks are 50 feet on parameter lots for both custom and production homes. Mark Locher, 3615 Ashwood Drive, commended the developer for his cooperation in working with the neighbors. He stated that the influx of students at schools will be gradual, the density of project is within the General Plan guidelines, and a stop sign should be erected on Foothill until a traffic light is installed. Jim Amos, 7827 Foothill Knolls Drive, expressed concern with the manufacturing plant continuing and the dumping of solvents into the soil. He informed the Commission of having had discussion with an attorney relating to the dumping of solvents and requested that the Commission provide copies of all hazazdous reports done on the Merritt property. He expressed his support of a seven-foot fence around the pazameter of project and with 36-inch box trees. He spoke in opposition to the density of project due to impact on the schools and called the Commission's attention to the fact there is still no bussing of students to schools. Mr. Iserson noted that the levels of contaminants contained in the soil at the Merritt property were found to be non-harmful to future inhabitants. Jerry Sparrow, 3771 Muirwood Drive, commended the developer for their cooperation in working with neighbors on the project. He expressed concern with cut-through traffic on Muirwood. Janyce Locher, 3615 Ashwood Drive, requested that the developers address issues relating to the rebuilding of the Bernal Bridge to allow pedestrian access. Further, she suggested the Commission consider widening West Las Positas to four lanes to dissuade traffic cutting through neighborhood. Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and the Fire Marshal relating to the contaminated soil cleanup at the Merritt property. Also discussed was the construction starting on the Bernal Bridge in early spring 1999, and the status of the West Las Positas interchange. (Recess taken from 9:45 to 9:55 p.m.) Mr. Summers readdressed the Commission and stated that growth management measures are in place and that negotiations are taking place to begin construction on the new elementary school. He requested that the Commission leave lot 37 as a Master-Down lot due to adequate setbacks of property. He stated that the he agrees to the conditions on trees for lots 5-16, 17-27 and 37, that neighborhood input relating to the tot lot is desired, single-story homes will be constructed on lots 3 and 4, the pazameter custom homes will have 50-foot setbacks, and the Bernal Bridge will have pedestrian access. He also agreed to single-story homes on lots 38 and 39. Mr. Summers continued by stating that Mr. Merritt has worked closely with the various agencies to ensure compliance with codes and that the applicant has committed to removing the point source of contamination and the high pH soil. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 September 23, 1998