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Mr. Puffer indicated chimneys are faux and confirmed there are no interior fireplaces. Commission discussion continued regarding landscape buffer upgrades along north wall to protect adjoining neighbors and inquired about consideration for water element. Mr. Puffer indicated placement of a 60-inch box Pepper tree and enhanced paving at the entry, but no water feature because it would attract kids from the park and create a maintenance concern. The following members of the public spoke in support of the project: Maggie Brown, Betsy Benton The following members of the public expressed concerns about the project's height, spillover lighting, visitor parking, traffic, noise, air quality impacts, privacy and variances: Cathy Godoy, Horacio Correa, Ofelia Lara, Barbara Lamere, Patricia Michel, Roy Melcher, Beatrice Calderon Rick Puffer reviewed the neighbors concerns with density, landscape and architecture; indicated project would meet demand for housing in the City, also mentioned community outreach efforts and indicated that traffic studies were conducted. Commission discussion ensued regarding the spillover lighting from the visitor parking, the concern that the neighborhood was unaware of the modifications to the project and recommendation for continuance of the item. Mr. Puffer reviewed the lighting features and noted meetings held with Neighborhood Association in July, another one scheduled for September 13 to meet with community to update neighborhood with changes to resolve some their concerns. Mr. Puffer stated this was a "for sale" project and that literature was given to the community. Vice Chairman Leo indicated there are too many issues pending regarding parking, lighting, landscape, noise, height of wall, density, construction and number of variances. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Continue public hearing to Planning Commission on September 26, 2005. Ms. Haluza proposed four weeks continuance in order to adequately address the Commission's concerns. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue item to October 10, 2005 Planning Commission, Business Calendar. MOTION: Leo SECOND: Cribb VOTE: AYES: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Nalle (1) VICE CHAIRMAN LEO CALLED FOR A RECESS AT 6:51 P.M.; THE MEETING RESUMED AT 6:59 P.M. 4. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-07, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2005-08 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2005-03 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2005-03 Filed by Steadfast Residential Properties to change the zoning from Community Commercial-Museum District (C1-MD) to Specific Development No. 79 (SD-79) Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - September 12, 2005