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3. PUBLIC HEARING ao Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Commissioners Kameny and Roberts noted that they would be abstaining from discussion due to a conflict of interest. Chairperson Kumaran stated that the purpose of the hearing is to receive oral comments from the public and the Commission regarding the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) document in terms of accuracy and completeness. Further, he noted that no formal action on the DEIR or the Draft Specific Plan will be taken at this time. He noted that comments of the Draft Specific Plan will be heard at the hearing of February 17, 1999. Wayne Rasmussen provided the Commission with an overview of the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Draft Specific Plan and highlighted key areas contained in the Plan, including the relocation of Vineyard Avenue, residential areas, open space, mining activities of RMC Lonestar, vineyards, community park and school, public and private streets, emergency vehicle access (EVA), and boundary lines. He concluded his presentation by providing slides of the area and the proposed Plan. Gary Jakobs, EDAW, Inc., provided the Commission with an overview of the purpose of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). He noted that on March 16, 1998, a public hearing was held to gather information and input on the issues that needed to be addressed in the DEIR and that the 45-day public review of the DEIR was scheduled to close on February 2, 1999. Mr. Rasmussen provided an overview of the major land use environmental impact issues. Kevin O'Dea, Baseline Environmental Consulting, addressed issues of public health and safety. He discussed agricultural chemicals and pesticides that could be utilized in the area and their effects on public health and safety. He further commented on the sanitary land fill and the chemicals found at that site. Mr. Jakobs provided an overview of the issues relating to noise. He noted that the areas of concern included traffic, construction, and potential mining activities on Lot 21 by RMC Lonestar. Chris Kinzel, TJKM Transportation Planning, addressed issues relating to impacts on traffic circulation. He noted that the cut-through traffic has increased due to the closure of lanes on Stanley Boulevard as a result of the 1998 storms. He indicated that a new traffic count and analysis will be conducted with the reopening of the lanes on Stanley Boulevard. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 January 20, 1999