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Commissioner Olson agreed with Commissioner Fox's comments and did not want to ask Ponderosa Homes to do any extensive studies. He indicated that he was not in favor of going through the Selway property. Ms. Decker summarized the discussion, indicating that Commissioners Fox and Olson did not wish to have any further studies; Commissioners Pearce and Blank are in favor of looking into designs that would put a pathway in front of houses, with Commissioner Blank favoring an evaluation of Trenery Drive as an alternative; and Chairperson Arkin also favored looking at Trenery Drive. Commissioner Pearce pointed out that walkability and the perception of safety are two different matters. She noted that what is being addressed here is the perception of safety rather than actual safety, and this would be alleviated if the path runs along the fronts of houses. She reiterated that she did not think it was a possibility to have a path along the house frontage, but if it is, she would like to see more information on it. Commissioner Blank commented that the only place this would be possible is on Trenery Drive. He added that he was willing to forego further studies on the Selway property. Chairperson Arkin concurred with Commission Blank on both matters. Commissioner O'Connor commented that he did not think it was possible to have a pathway that faces the fronts of houses, even on Trenery Drive. In response to an inquiry by Ms. Decker regarding the Commission's preference for a street design, the Commission unanimously agreed on Option 4, a curvilinear street with a sidewalk. Ms. Decker further asked if the Commission preferred a separated sidewalk and if so, what would separate the sidewalk. Commissioner Blank and Chairperson Arkin indicated they wanted it separated. Commissioner Fox liked Option 4 with the sidewalk or the staff recommendation of the meandering sidewalk as a second choice. With respect to the separation, she indicated that she would be in favor of what would go with a curvilinear street, as long as it is safe and acceptable to the neighbors. Ms. Decker indicated that a traffic analysis would accompany the PUD application when it comes back for Commission consideration. No action was taken. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, May 10, 2006 Page80f8