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Discussion ensued regarding the construction ora soundberm with a wall. Commissioner Arkin, Commissioner Maas, and Chair Roberts voice support for the berm only. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he supports the berm with a wall. The Commission agreed that a berm should be located next to the freeway rather than next to houses and that the berm should have some modulation. Commissioner Sullivan recommended that in order to mitigate the removal of trees in the knoll area, a tree survey be done and the value be determined for the trees that will be removed. He further suggested that the trees that are removed from the knoll area be replaced with mature trees or a contribution made to a replacement Urban Forestry Fund. The Commission agreed. Discussion ensued regarding the EIR and the mitigation regarding the removal of trees. Mr. Swift stated that the mitigation requirement could be added in the Specific Plan and/or in the PUD Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he would like to see some trees planted in the area at the bottom of the knoll. Chai~n Roberts noted that she believes a connection as shown as street "W" to Bernal Avenue is necessary. The Commission agreed. Commissioner M~s~ questioned the performance standard addressing the TSM component. It was agreed that there should be strict adherence to the TSM objectives. Commissioner Sullivan noted that he has major concerns about going from Alternative B to C in that this will be a totally different project. He noted that he would like to see other steps taken if the process gets to the point where Alternative C is considered. Commissioner M~ noted that she can support Alternatives A and B, but she would want Alternative C to come back to the Comwdssion. Chairperson Roberts concurred. Discussion ensued regarding developing options to Alternative C. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Mr. Costanzo stated that due to the need to obtain financing, Greenbriar needs to know the Alternative and cannot have this left opened-ended. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued regarding the development of Alternative C-1 which would be created by moving the 5,000-square-foot lots that were relocated from the Eastern Area to the Central Area, to the property south of the commercial area, separated by a bem~. Commissioner Sullivan agreed with this proposal, recommending that all avenues be explored prior to Alternative C being pursued. PLANNING COIvIMISSION MINUTES August 9, 2000 Page 18