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Presley project. He noted the sensitivity of visibility and grading of the project. He stated that the applicant would be repainting the Panganiban house in conjunction with the project. He also noted the applicant's concurrence with the school developer fee. Linda Chavez, East Bay Regional Park District, P.O. Box 5351, noted that currently the dedicated land is being utilized as open space. The District is happy to get the open space land. She noted that a staging area is being requested on the Lester property. Discussion ensued relating to public access onto open space dedication, no existing trails at the present time, and future possibilities for open space. James Perasso, 7765-B Canyon Meadow Circle, expressed concern with the welfare of the existing home on the property and with the hillside slide that is on the access road, maintenance of the road, access for fire personnel and increased fire danger, Dublin Canyon Road views being affected, and effects on Foothill Road traffic and safety. The applicant noted that a fire management plan and landscaping buffers have been developed to mitigate fire issues. James Hull, 7560-D Canyon Meadow Circle, expressed concern with issues relating to traffic on Dublin Canyon Road and not approving additional development until the road is widened and a left-turn lane installed. Discussion ensued relating to plans for design of the new bridge and road widening. Mr. Ford provided a visual analysis of the project for the commissioner's review and stated the project is not visible from surrounding areas. Discussion ensued relating to the visibility of project, reducing height of homes to reduce visibility, mature landscaping being used to reduce visibility of homes, reducing FAR to 20 percent, the minimal effect this project has on traffic, and lack of visibility of Panganiban home from Dublin Canyon Road. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny commended staff for their work on the report and the difficulty in analyzing this property. He disclosed he visited the property and Stoneridge Mall was not visible. He advised that the only major facility he could see was the PeopleSoft building and that he could see homes in the City of Dublin on the other side of the Canyon and the other side of Interstate 580. He stated that he could not see the homes on Dublin Canyon Road. He noted in his opinion this property is an extension of the Presley subdivision. He noted that the number of homes in the project would not have a significant impact on traffic and noted residents would probably not use Dublin Canyon Road to enter and exit the project. He expressed support for the project and suggested that a condition relating to grading be included. Commissioner Sullivan disclosed he visited the property and noted that the Panganiban home is very prominent versus what is shown in photographs and that houses will be very visible. He further noted PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 12 February 10, 1999