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DRAFT - MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 27, 1999 Page 5 Mr. Carlstrom stated that his property faces the proposed project and that he was concerned with the loss of privacy that would occur and problems that may result due to the secured Southern California Edison easement that would be part of the project. He stated that he did not think that the proposed homes would fit in with the established neighborhoods in the area. He expressed concern about apartments in the area, the requested reduced lot size, vacant homes, the lack of recreation areas in the City and the traffic impacts the project may cause. Donna Atebv, 1501 Agate Street, Colton, CA Ms. Ateby discussed small lot sizes on properties throughout the City. She questioned why the Commission would approve the Cape Cod homes if they were concerned about the small lot sizes being proposed. She discussed school taxes and stated that she was in favor of the proposed project. Mr. Soto informed Ms. Ateby that the Planning Commission did not approve the Cape Cod homes. He indicated that the denial was appealed to and overturned by the City Council. Max Lofy, 639 Cameo Drive, Colton, CA Mr. Lofy expressed concern about the effects the proposed project would have on the existing homeowners in the area. He indicated that the 7,200 square foot lot size for homes was established for a purpose. He stated that he was concerned with the lack of privacy that would occur for the existing homeowners and the possible depreciation of the current home values. Councilman DeLaRosa, 650 North LaCadena, Colton, CA Councilman DeLaRosa stated that when the project was first proposed he was concerned with the size of the lots. He indicated that after investigation, site inspections of other developments throughout the City, and discussions with Mr. Zamora, Mr. Reichel and Mr. Soto, he came to the conclusion that the project will be favorable for the District. He indicated that the project would impact the schools both negatively and positively. He stated that District 2 needs to invest in development. He stated the project would bring in additional tax money. He indicated that he had spoken to residents both in favor and against the project. He requested that the Planning Commission require that the seven homes proposed behind Cameo Drive not intrude on resident's privacy. He stated that he would like block walls in lieu of wood fencing. Mr. Carlstrom asked Councilman DeLaRosa about his feelings on the easement. Councilman DeLaRosa indicated that it is an Edison easement and that possibly Mr. Zamora would have more information. Mr. Gaitan indicated that the Councilman was out of order and that he should wait until the project goes before the City Council and not try to persuade the Commission. Councilman DeLaRosa indicated he was appearing as a concerned resident of District 2 and on behalf of residents who had contacted him regarding their concerns. He stated that he was not an advocate of the project or against it but was merely stating his opinion of what District 2 needs to advance. Councilman DeLaRosa asked the Commissioners to make it mandatory that the seven properties behind Cameo be one-story homes, that they have block walls and that the