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PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with traffic circulation, and he expressed his desire that traffic issues be addressed utilizing updated traffic reports. He expressed concern with the Rose Avenue extension and that the traffic increases on Rose Avenue will be greater than the reduction on other streets in the area. Further, he questioned having the houses along Rose Avenue face the street. He expressed concern with the removal of trees and suggested that some of the walnut trees be left intact in residential backyazds. Further, he suggested that an in-lieu fee of $5,000 be charged for removal of a heritage tree. He expressed concern with recommending growth management for this development until additional schools aze built to address school overcrowding issues. He noted the possibility of an EIR being performed to address the entire Rose Avenue azea. He recommended that a specific plan for the Rose Avenue properties be conducted with an environmental analysis of the remaining unapproved properties. Further, he felt that the specific plan should provide an analysis of the effects of the Rose Avenue extension impacting neighborhoods and on cut through traffic, and that an analysis be conducted on creek impacts and on impacts on schools in relation to development of the remaining area. Commissioner Sullivan stated he would not be in favor of approving the application due to reasons stated, the recommendation for a specific plan for the undeveloped Rose property, and until further studies of traffic at build out aze conducted. Commissioner Maas sought clarification relating to Commissioner Sullivan's comments relating to the specific plan and tree issues. Discussion ensued relating to the actual number of trees to be removed. Commissioner Cooper expressed reluctance with approving the development until issues relating to the Rose Avenue extension are resolved. He expressed his concurrence with an EIR being conducted to address the aggregate environmental reports for the entire area. Further, he expressed concern with approving development and knowing the situation with overcrowding at schools. He noted that this is a small area, but that it is a critical azea due to its proximity to the Arroyo and the Fairgrounds. He noted he would consider supporting a specific plan for Rose Avenue properties prior to approval of the application. Commissioner Maas initiated discussion relating to the timeline for a specific plan for Rose Avenue and Mr. Iserson responded that a realistic timeframe would be one to two yeazs due to prior commitments and priorities of the City Council. Discussion ensued relating to the timeline For completion of the Del Valle Parkway, the General Plan, effects of delaying the project, and compazing front yard setbacks along Sycamore Road in the Greenbriar development with staffs recommended front yard setbacks along Rose Avenue for this project. Commissioner Maas expressed concern with unresolved issues relating to the Rose Avenue extension. She expressed support with the plans for development, although she was not sure if she likes house fronting on Rose Avenue if it goes through. She expressed her concurrence with staffs recommendations for conditions, and expressed her desire for setbacks of 30 feet. Commissioner Kameny expressed his concern with unresolved issues relating to the Rose Avenue _ extension, but stated staff has examined and alleviated these concerns. He expressed concurrence with staffs recommendation to eliminate Lot 23, and spoke in favor of decomposed granite for the trail. He felt that there should have been a specific plan for the Rose Avenue area, but that it is too late now. He Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 December 9, 1998