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homes. Mr. Dolan confirmed that the FAR restrictions would allow additions but only on the larger lots. Councilmember McGovern asked if the conditions need to state a maximum height of 30 feet when the staff report says 26.5 feet. Mr. Dolan said no but also noted that it is less than what is allowed by R1-6500. Councilmember McGovern expressed concern that residents may purchase their homes with the expectations of creating an addition and asked that the conditions of approval more specifically state which lots could support that. Mr. Dolan said that disclosure of each lot's FAR and FAR requirements should sufficiently address that issue. Councilmember McGovern asked the applicant to later address the costs associated with maintenance of the community that will be realized by HOA fees. Councilmember McGovern expressed concern over the proximity of certain lots to the OSC. She asked if Condition 15 is a result of similar concerns and if the replacement of the sound wall between the proposed development and the OSC is intended to increase the ability to reduce noise associated with the firing range. Mr. Dolan said that Condition 15 moves lots 92 and 93 as far north as possible due to their location and proximity to the OSC in general but agreed that noise is a contributing factor. Associate Planner Steve Otto explained that the proposed grading along lots 93 and 94 will require the installation of a five foot retaining along the OSC. A new sound wall would be placed on top of that, resulting in increased wall height which could certainly be a benefit to sound mitigation. Councilmember McGovern reiterated her concern over noise emanating from the OSC firing range, noted that the noise study indicates firing of shotguns and handguns could last for seven days with six people firing at any one time and decibel levels rising to second stories. She asked if either of the homes on those lots would be two-stories. Mr. Dolan said there are no restrictions on the number of stories for those lots. He acknowledged the findings of the noise report and added that staff supports the included noise mitigation measures. Councilmember McGovern pointed out that the study very specifically lists the construction requirements necessary for those mitigations and asked if the same consultant who crafted the study will oversee those mitigations. Mr. Dolan could not confirm that the exact same consultant would be used but assured her that the report would be made available to the appropriate parties and staff will ensure that those homes are livable. Councilmember McGovern asked to increase the job construction demolition site to 75% in accordance with recent decisions. Councilmember McGovern questioned the estimate of 5.33 trips per household per day, noting that most households contain at least two people and two cars. She expressed concern that the traffic fees collected will be based on numbers that are too low and that actual traffic could eventually have a greater impact on both Santa Rita Road and Valley Road. Mr. Dolan explained that while 55+ housing is relatively new and related traffic studies are limited, they have shown that these communities ultimately result in fewer vehicle trips than a standard residential neighborhood and of that use. The majority tends to occur outside peak traffic operating hours. He added that the traffic impact fees associated with this project use one of the highest rates he has seen and suggested that may offset any unanticipated impacts. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 19 February 17, 2009