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the old Base Line Traffic Report. Further, he expressed concern with traffic that will be generated on Bernal with the additional signal light and the proposed entrances to the commercial section of the project. He expressed concern with the issues of possible radionuclides on the property; however, he noted that staff has adequately addressed those issues by delaying the development plan approvals and not allowing any soil to be relocated until contamination issues are addressed. He expressed concurrence with Commissioner Kumaran's statements relating to visual resources and noted that mitigating noise on the westerly side of the project near the 1-680 intersection with a sound wall is not desirable. He noted that the visual portion and noise portion of the EIR does not entirely mitigate the project's affect on visual aspects of the ridge and various parts of the City. He noted that information from staff has alleviated his concerns relating to adjudication of water rights to San Francisco. He commented on the difficulty of approving a project on the westerly side of the golf course when Zone 7 is still indecisive as to the channel and he noted those issues have not been mitigated. Commissioner Sullivan noted that the same names appear on the reports, EIR's, and traffic studies and he suggested that there be some diversity in the companies used to perform studies. He noted the importance of using different companies for reports in a project of this magnitude. Commissioner Roberts noted that the information from Mr. Morrison is new information; however, the EIR can be considered complete and adequate. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, discussion ensued as to whether the EIR is being certified as adequate on this date or when the EIR was performed. Mr. Swift noted that the EIR is being certified as adequate as of today's date. Further, there was discussion relating to whether information is complete and staffs recommendation that there is adequate information to certify the EIR. A motion was made by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Chairperson Kumaran, finding that the Final EIR is not complete and adequate and that thc Final EIR not be certified. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Mr. Grote readdressed the Commission and noted that due to the Commission's statements and issues being raised, he would request a continuance with the applicant returning at a later date to address the issues raised by the Commission. Further, he expressed his desire to meet with staff and assess what additional information can be brought forward on issues relating to traffic, noise, visual impacts, the arroyo and possible radionuclides on the property. Further, that the applicant would desire to analyze the Commissioner's comments. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Mr. Roush requested a recess to discuss issues with the applicant. (Brief recess taken.) Mr. Roush noted that the applicant has requested a continuance to respond to the issues that the Commission has raised. He noted that staffs concern with allowing a continuance is not meeting the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 June 28, 1999