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. In terms of security of units near the rear of the project, the ground -floor entrances that face the space adjacent to Trailer Haven are separated from the back fence by a lighted and adequate clearance rather than a dark, narrow corridor. In response to a follow -up question from Commissioner Crow, who recalled bad personal apartment experiences with sewage backup, Mr. Frisbee said that he doesn't anticipate any such problems because the project is so highly engineered and the standards so stringent. He also indicated that there would be cleanouts distributed around the site. Commissioner Crow also inquired about one of the building and safety services conditions in the Recommended Conditions of Approval regarding incorporation of a range of water conservation measures to substantially reduce average per capita daily use. He asked what some of the water - conserving equipment, measures and devices employed would be. Mr. Frisbee deferred this question to the project architect. Dan Hale, project architect, noted that water conservation measures represent an ever - evolving part of the development world, so what's being done today (including installation of low - flow faucets and toilets, Energy Star dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, and meeting aggressive CALGreen requirements in terms of landscaping) will further evolve by the time the project's construction documents come together. Commissioner Rennie, noting the extensive amount of hard surface in the plans, particularly at the hammerhead turnarounds at the end of the streets between the buildings, asked whether there's an opportunity to do a street treatment other than plain pavement. Mr. Frisbee said that although these turnarounds were included in the plans at the request of the City's engineering staff, some decorative pavement could soften the effect. Chair Collier opened the public hearing. Al Weinberger, who resides at 43 Cornwall Way and is the HOA President for the Sandpiper condominiums, said that the presentations have answered many of his questions. He noted that traffic on East 14th Street has increased since the opening of the 51 -unit Estabrook Senior Housing project at the corner of East 14th and Estabrook Streets. Sandpiper residents have a difficult time turning north on East 14th Street, so they exit the complex at the Washington Avenue gate instead. Supposing that just one - third of Sandpiper residents leave that way for work, he said, that could mean 75 to 80 cars going onto Washington Avenue at the same time students are arriving at Principled Academy. Putting up 65 additional residential units next door to the Sandpiper, with the only exit on Washington Avenue, would exacerbate the problem, he said. Commissioner Crow indicated that the Commissioners' packets included an engineering department study indicating a less- than- significant impact in terms of traffic, and as Senior Planner Barros pointed out, the residential development might even mean a reduction in traffic. Mr. Weinberger said that he's pleased about the proposed development, noting that he looks forward to having good neighbors. Motion to close public hearing Dlugosh /Crow: 7 Aye, 0 No Returning to the issue of the impact of sound carrying between garages and the living areas above them, Commissioner Rennie suggested that the condition of approval be modified to include noise attenuation for carnage house units. Commissioner Crow also asked that a copy of the CC &Rs be provided for the City Council to review. Chair Collier pointed out that CC &Rs are generally developed at a later point in the process. Commissioner Dlugosh said that they'd be part of the construction package, so he'd object to that requirement. Assistant City Attorney Pio Roda said that the draft CC &Rs that the developer submitted as an example could be forwarded to the Council if the Planning Commission so moves.