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Planning Commission Minutes March 23, 1999 Page 1 5 . Terry Maurer asked that the grading plan be modified to show any changes to save trees. There being no other comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. Scott Harlicker asked that a letter be made part of the official meeting record from Laura Montoya, 13027 192 112 Lane, expressing her concern for the impact this development would have on traffic, pedestrian safety and wildlife. Terry Maurer indicated that city staff has expressed their concerns to the County regarding the need for a pedestrian pathway continued south to Highway 10. They will continue to work on this issue. Commissioner Kuester was concern that there was no provision for off street parking and suggested eliminating 1 building to provide additional parking. Commissioner Mesich felt the entire area will be flattened during construction and the development will not be an asset to the community. He was concerned with the density of the project and felt if less units were constructed, some of the contours and other natural features could be preserved to make it more attractive. . Terry Maurer indicated that the density of this development is much less than other townhome projects in the city. Commissioner Chambers questioned if the trees being removed would be replaced with new trees. Terry indicated that the landscaping plan shows tree replacement. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUESTS BY MEADOWVALE BUILDERS FOR REZONING, PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NUMBERS ZC 99-2, P 99-5 AND CU 99-4, BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN THE STAFF REPORT, WITH THE ADDITION OF CONDITION NO. 12 FOR THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS FOLLOWS: 12. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE AN UPDATED GRADING PLAN TO THE CITY ENGINEER, SHOWING THE LOCATION OF TREES TO BE PRESERVED, PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST BY MEADOWVALE BUILDERS, INC., BASED ON THE FOLLOWING REASONS: . - THIS DESIGN PRESENTED IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE PROPERTY - THE PLANNING COMMISSION WOULD SUPPORT A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL WHICH PRESERVES THE NATURAL AMENITIES OF THE SITE.