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Planning Commission • September 15, 1998 Lands of Shideler Page 2 to complete the driveway. No trees or other vegetation are proposed to be removed to complete the paving. Visual Impact The applicants are proposing to use interlocking pavers for the lower driveway. This material is not a solid impervious surface as asphalt or concrete would be, and would allow some water to penetrate through. Stone is a more natural looking material and would better blend with the surroundings. The Commission may view the pavers that are stacked on the site, as well as the existing driveway to the Shideler residence which shows how the paving stones look when installed. Drainage The drainage has been designed so that the run-off to the Kells/Curtis/Gilbert property would not be increased. The driveway would be sloped towards the Shideler's lot and a drainage ditch would be installed along the driveway to direct runoff along the driveway to lower Via Ventana. The applicant has submitted a letter which explains the drainage system in detail (see Attachment 5).- S afety- The City Engineer does not believe that paving the driveway within the lower portion of the access easement presents a significant safety issue if used for ingress only. Signs stating that the road is one-way would be posted at the lower entrance off Via Ventana, and at the juncture of the existing driveway to the Shideler residence. There would also be a gate across the easement so that access is controlled. Because vehicles cannot legally drive down the lower portion of the easement, there will not be left turns made across or in front of the median with the oak trees. The Shidelers have agreed not to place a mailbox or their address at the beginning of the new driveway, so as to not call attention to it (condition #2). The road is proposed to be paved so there is an all weather surface and the applicants and other neighbors with rights to the easement have the convenience to use it to enter their properties from lower Via Ventana. Some neighbors indicated that there are safety concerns with the upper driveway access due to the sharp right turn required from Via Ventana. Lighting The applicants have not requested to install any lighting either at the entrance or along the new driveway. Staff has added a condition stating that no lighting has been approved. If any lighting is desired in the future, it would be required to be reviewed at a site development hearing so that neighbors would have input. Staff is available to answer any questions from the Commission or members of the public. -