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Mr. Rasmussen stated that responses to the Commission and the public comments should be available by the end of February. He added that the economic analysis for the comparison of development against the cost of infrastructure to determine feasibility of the Plan should be available by February 10. He indicated that a special meeting is recommended for February 17 to discuss Draft Specific Plan issues and that at least one additional meeting for the Planning Commission to take final action on the project. Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and staff relating to the restriction of mining on Lot 21 by excluding Lot 21 from the Draft Specific Plan, the possibility of relocating the school site, restrictions on park use, the possibility of involving the County in restricting residences near mining operations, the removal of heritage trees, and the size of medium-density residential parcels. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Harvey Kameny, 2832 Gray Fox Court, expressed concerns relating to potential fire hazards associated with the park and trails. He requested that the EIR address trail fire safety and police security issues associated with use of the trails, potential noise impacts created by the park on adjacent residential areas, and the effects of the project on the character of adjacent residential areas. Ron Halverson, 837 Clara Lane, spoke in opposition to Clara Lane being a public street due to the effect of traffic on the rural nature of the area. He would like the EIR to address an alternative access off of Montevino Drive. Mark Posson, 3036 Chardonnay Drive, expressed concern with impacts from traffic and noise on Vineyard Avenue west of the Plan Area and noted that he has addressed these issues in a letter to the Commission. He requested that the EIR be expanded to address non-constant noise impacts created by traffic on Vineyard Avenue, traffic safety at the Sauterne Way/Vineyard Avenue intersection, and the issue of using the City's Traffic-Calming Program as possible mitigation. He suggested that Vineyard Avenue be reduced to a two-lane street from Bernal Avenue to Montevino Drive with a berm along the existing median and a sound wall, and relocation of the crosswalk at Sauterne Way. He concluded by requesting that modifications be made to the Draft Specific Plan and that the DEIR examine these issues. Frank Jardin, 4704 Herdn Way, inquired if he would be permitted to have animals on Lot 5. Staff responded that there is the continued ability to have animals until such time as the property is subdivided. Further, Mr. Jardin requested that the homes constructed adjacent to his property not block his view, that roads stay private, and that Clara Lane dead-end at the second driveway on his property. (Recess taken from 9:10 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.) PLANNiNG COMMISSION MiNUTES Page 3 January 20, 1999