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stated if the project is approved, he would be opposed to having the EVA dropped out of the conditions and spoke in favor of elimination of Lot 23. Vice-Chairperson Roberts stated that the applicant has tried to accommodate the Commission's requests, such as the trail, and stated she had no problem with the development itself. She expressed her concurrence with eliminating Lot 23 and expressed concern with removal of trees; however, she mentioned that where walnut trees have been saved, they didn't last. She expressed concern with overcrowding of schools and growth management and spoke in favor of extending growth management timelines to ensure adequate schools. She stated her preference for compacted decomposed granite for trails and with nothing harder than asphalt being utilized. She hopes Rose Avenue doesn't go through, but spoke in favor of traffic calming devices for Rose Avenue and the 33-foot total setbacks for residences. She noted that the Rose Avenue extension will help Black Avenue traffic. Discussion ensued relating to traffic at build out, environmental impacts, growth management issues, and not approving the application until issues are resolved. A motion was made by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, to deny Case PUD-98-06. Further, that staff be directed to initiate a Specific Plan for remaining unapproved Rose Avenue properly and recommend to the City Council a Specific Plan for area. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Cooper, Sullivan and Vice-Chairperson Roberts* NOES: Commissioners Kameny and Maas ABSENT: Chairperson Kumaran ABSTAIN: None The motion passed on a 3-2 vote. Resolution No. PC-98-93 was entered and adopted as motioned. *See January 13, 1999 minutes (Item 2., Approval of Minutes; and Item 7.c., Matters Initiated by Commission Members). Mr. Iserson noted that the applicant has 15 days to appeal to the City Council in writing the decision of the Planning Commission. d. Extension to Tentative Tract Maa 6581 (Castlewood Heights), Black Mountain Development Application for an extension to an approved vesting tentative tract map for the subdivision of an approximately 18.6 acre site into 29 single-family residential lots generally located at the southeast corner of the Sunol Boulevard undercrossing of I-680. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) - LDR (Low Density Residential) District. Mr. Plucker referenced the staff report and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information and the project description. In conclusion, he stated that staffs recommendation is that the Planning Commission approve the vesting tentative map time extension for one year subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "B." Planning Commission Minutes Page 10 December 9, 1998