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W Mr. Aguilera concluded if the Council agrees with Planning Commission Resolution No. 2042, a motion to pass First Reading of Ordinance No. 1684 would be in order. Mayor Huntoon asked if anyone present desired to speak in favor of or in opposition to this matter. Mrs. Emma Brozgold, 1150 Meadow Lane, stated she is not opposed to the proposed apartments, however, she wanted to know how they plan to provide for the parking of RV's, boats, campers, etc. Mr. Hardy Strozier, representing the applicant/developer Robertson Homes, spoke to the Council regarding the proposed development, ad- vising they have been working with the City Staff for some time on this project, it is a good design of one and two bedroom garden apart- r..... ments with a planned commercial center. Mr. Strozier said they propose to provide RV parking on the site and additional parking areas, however they will restrict the number for parking of RV's and large vehicles in the area. Mr. Strozier then spoke about discussions with Mayor Huntoon regarding the impact the proposed developments will have on City services, ad- vising that Robertson Homes will provide signalization at their major entry and corner, which will improve traffic conditions and control, add to the existing streets in the area, and provide a fire station site. Mr. Strozier said Robertson Homes is prepared to make a sizeable committment to this community, an investment of approximately $30,000 for a project that will far exceed any development that Colton now has., Mr. Strozier stated this is a unique development of good quality and design, and would set the demand for higher quality projects in the City. Mr. Strozier then stated that his client and the seller have some tax and corporation problems, therefore, they need to consumate the sales agreement or the program may fall apart, and they must have some posi- tive direction from the City Council on this project. Mr. Strozier stated they are not opposed to working with the City, in giving some support, either on a consulting basis or financially, in resolving any intrastructure short falls, however, they do need some positive direc- tion and consideration from the City. Mr. Strozier recommended passing first reading of Ordinance No. 1684 and then, during the interim, before second reading, perform the ac- cumulative impact study on the existing and proposed developments, as discussed previously. Mayor Huntoon expressed his concern over existing developments and proposed developments in the area, referring to the school impaction report and the impact on City services. Mayor Huntoon stated that an accumulative impact study is necessary and he would not like to obligate this Council to consider first reading of any ordinance un- til a study has been completed. City Manager Elliott advised that a study of this nature would cost approximately $30,000, and as of this time, the City does not have those monies budgeted. Mr. Strozier stated he would be willing to speak for his client in of- fering to fund such a study, providing the City would, at a later date, reimburse them, and consider first reading of the ordinance. After additional discussion, moved by Councilwoman Cisneros, seconded by Councilman Rios, the Public Hearing was terminated. Unanimous vote., Mayor Huntoon moved that the City embark on an accumulative impact study for the existing and proposed developments with regard to City services, and that the developers work very closely with the City Manager in facilitating this matter. Councilwoman Garcia asked if the motion also included first reading of the ordinance. JUN 18 1985