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from I-580 used Foothill Road. He hoped that the improvements to Dublin Canyon Road would be completed by the time the development was fully constructed. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding whether he would be amenable to installing a stoplight at the other development even if the traffic study did not show it was required, Mr. Taeb replied that he would be. However, he wanted to make sure that the traffic study and traffic engineer would accept the stoplight; he did not want to create a problem by adding a traffic light. He believed the neighbors across the street would appreciate having the stoplight. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner O'Connor regarding previous versions, Mr. Taeb replied that they had explored versions with different densities, including affordable-by-design homes and duets. He noted that they were not able to fit those homes into the existing site and that he would like to build similar projects elsewhere in the City. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Olson regarding the comparison to Moller Ranch, Mr. Taeb replied that there would be many similarities in terms of product type and that the circulation type would be similar. He added that the proposed project had larger lots. Ms. Decker displayed and described the grading and pad locations in detail. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Acting Chair Pearce noted that the Commissioners would address the discussion points as detailed in the staff report. Commissioner Olson noted that he did not see much discussion of the traffic on Dublin Canyon Road and indicated that there was an extensive discussion of the traffic when the MTO Church proposal was discussed. A request had been made that a study be done on traffic on that road, relating more specifically to speed. He requested that the Commission ensure that that the safety study be completed in order to come to some conclusions about traffic on Dublin Canyon Road. Ms. Decker noted that it was likely that project would come forward before this project. Density Does the Commission support the proposed policy? Are the public amenities su~~cient to allow the additional unit? Commissioner Narum would be willing to support the proposed density. She was concerned about a gated community with a park in it and wished to ensure that park in-lieu fees would be paid to offset it. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 27, 2008 Page 20 of 26