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281 <br /> <br /> 4. The city has installed other sound barrier walls on Hopyard, Santa Rita, <br /> Stoneridge Drive and Valley extended (with proposed walls on Valley east <br /> of Santa Rita), none of which have the traffic or noise that occurs on <br /> Valley Avenue between Santa Rita and Hopyard Road. <br /> <br /> Therefore we, the undersigned, believe the petition to be valid and do hereby <br /> submit it for your consideration and action." <br /> <br />Ms. Lee advised that these signatures represented 95% of the residents in the <br />affected area; all of whom are concerned about noise° <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mayor Butler declared the public hearing <br />closed. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mohr expressed concern regarding the wooden type fencing proposed <br />in the park area. She requested the fence be constructed of masonry material. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mercer asked when construction of the soundwall would begin. Staff <br />advised that it is expected to commence May 1st and be completed by September 1, 1984. <br />Councilmember Mercer requested that the homeowners be notified of this schedule for <br />construction of the soundwall. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Brandes asked that completion of the landscaping of the median on <br />Valley Avenue be included in the mid year budget review. <br /> <br /> After further discussion, it was moved.by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by <br />Councilmember Mercer, that Ordinance No. 1111, to be read by title only and waiving <br />further reading thereof, approving the application of Morrison Homes for PUD (Planned <br />Unit Development) development plan approval for a 204 unit medium density residential <br />development project proposed to be constructed at the northeast corner of Santa Rita <br />Road and Valley Avenue, subject to all conditions contained in Planning Commission <br />Resolution No. 2363, be introduced. <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler' <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br /> <br /> It was moved by Councilmember Mercer to approve the Long Term Agreement with <br />Morrison Homes, and requesting the developer to build the soundwall; and that if <br />monies remain after this construction he is entitled to it, or if more money is <br />required he will make up the difference. <br /> <br /> The motion died for lack of a second. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Brandes stated he felt his matter should go out to bid, thus giving <br />Council some options and alternatives to consider. Mr. Walker advised that there is <br />a tight time schedule on this matter; stating that bids would have to be reviewed and <br />approved by January 15, 1984. <br /> <br /> After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by <br />Councilmember Brandes, to approve the Long Term Agreement with Morrison Homes. <br /> <br /> Council discussion ensued regarding the 8 foot soundwall and whether it wouid <br />be at ground level or curb level, Mr. Knox advised that for practical reasons the <br />soundwall would be 8 feet from the curb, and that this will effectively mitigate <br />the noise problem. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mohr withdrew her motion. Councilmember Brandes withdrew his <br />second to the motion. <br /> 8. 11/22/83 <br /> <br /> <br />