HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes_1997_03_04Vickie Garcia, 1835 Valley Park Ave., said nothing had changed; the storm drain still would not
be able to handle the quantity of water. Three years ago, seven homes were flooded. She
strongly opposed this project, stating the City is letting go of controls.
Celest Cour, on the top of the hill on Loma, asked everyone remember the trees. She said there
used to be many trees, but all but three trees were now removed or dead. She requested as many
trees as possible remain.
Mr. Garcia, 1983 Valley Park, said he got flooded, asked what size the sump pump was going to
be, commented the project was a good one but many concerns regarding water containment had
not been taken care of. He discussed enforcement of the Homeowners Association CC&R's with
the Commission and Staff, requesting the flooding problems "be taken care of'.
Comm. Perrotti opined that private streets and drives were the future. Director Blumenfeld
explained the Conditions were enforceable, establishing project controls, discussed the division
wall, water flow and planned water containment with the Commission. When asked, he stated Staff did not believe a traffic study was required for this project, stating the current condition will
not change per the proposal. After discussion with Commissioners, he stressed this would be a
private street, with requirements no more excessive than for other local streets. Comm. Pizer
noted the Public Works Dept. would be reviewing and monitoring this project, addressing the
issues of drainage. Comm. Schwartz suggested signage or mirrors be placed at the private street exit for safety purposes.
REBUTTAL
Cheryl Vargo responded most of the on-site trees were not healthy, many had root systems that
would interfere with construction and plumbing, and most would be removed. The street lights
will total five or six low level lights and will be the responsibility of the Association. She felt a
cul-de-sac at 20th and Power Streets would improve the "bad turn", stated the southern-most
house would be sprinkled, as approved by the Fire Dept., and that sump pump failure was not an issue because it would not be operating during flooding, but before and after.
Chmn. Tucker stated a letter from Kathleen Milner had been received and read.
No one wished to speak, and Chmn. Tucker closed the Public Hearing at 9:30 p.m.
Discussion
Comm. Perrotti said he was familiar with hydraulic studies completed in other cities, suggesting
the Conditions specify the Public Works Dept. must review the adequacy of the draining plan,
including power source and pipes. He requested Condition #5, the paragraph concerning
conditions and restrictions should include language stating the City would be held harmless for
liability purposes, and everything in the paragraph would be reviewed and meet the City
Attorney's approval. Referencing the issue of the private street, he said the City would have such
developments with private streets and landscaping.
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