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fits into the area and fulfills the General Plan policies on infill development. Further, she expressed her approval with the EVA and spoke in support of public transportation being utilized in this area and with _ a TSM program being developed. She concluded by noting that the traffic report does need to be examined. Commissioner Maas commended the developer and the neighbors for their cooperation in working on this project. She stated the density is consistent with the General Plan, and she expressed her concurrence with discussion of what the amenity should be worth. She expressed her desire to work with the conditions staff has noted in the report. She concluded by stating that the project fits in well and that she would be voting to approve the application. Commissioner Cooper stated that projects should be looked at from a planning perspective and approved based on the merits of the project. He stated that due to the minimal impact it will have on traffic, the project should not be turned down. He feels that the project will have minimal impact and that the neighborhood issues have been worked out. He spoke in support of a bicycle path being completed on Foothill Road. He stated that the amenity should be $1 million, and if issues relating to the manufacturing business can be resolved, he would support the continued operation of the business. Chairperson Kumazan spoke in opposition to the density of the project due to the General Plan's specifications. He stated he would not be in support of the project due to the density of the project. Further, that it is not an equitable solution to grant higher density at this location and grant lower density to another project. He expressed concern with open space being eliminated due to projects being approved at a higher density than the General Plan suggested, and increased enrollment at schools. Commissioner Dove spoke in favor of the project as being consistent with the General Plan. He stated that the General Plan traffic analysis is still valid and there aze many things that can be adjusted to keep the traffic levels within the City's standards prior to build-out. Further, he stated that additional schools cannot be built until existing schools aze full. He expressed support with a pedestrian bridge and bike trails being built to facilitate children getting to school and reducing traffic. Further, he spoke in support of school buses being offered to reduce traffic levels. The Commission addressed the staff report, Recommendation No. 1, "whether asingle-story home should be built on Lot 39, as requested by the neighbor to the north." Commissioner Cooper stated his neutrality on this issue but would prefer asingle-story. Commissioner Maas stated her desire for a Master-Down home on this lot with the setback as suggested. Chairperson Kumazan stated his desire for a single-story home consistent with what is consistent on lots 17-39. Commissioner Roberts desired a Master-Down home with 50-foot setbacks. Commissioner Sullivan desired asingle-story home on this lot. Commissioner Cooper stated he would desire asingle-story home on this lot. The consensus of the Commission was that the asingle-story home be placed on lot 37. The Commission addressed Recommendation No. 2, "whether a lot should be eliminated along the southern boundary to accommodate a wider open space area at the Prairie Drive EVA and to improve the access to the manhole on Lot 16, as recommended by staff" Commissioner Sullivan expressed his concurrence with staffs recommendation. Commissioner Roberts stated her concurrence with staffs recommendation and suggested no parking signs to eliminate loitering or just a bike path at this location. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 September 23, 1998