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r THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Patrick Currin, the representative for Currin Construction, stated that it is important to note that Supplemental EIR looks at a range of uses from no use to the most intensive use, which is the 13-10t subdivision. He noted that while the most intensive use has to be considered, no such application is presently before the Commission. He advised that there is only a very small possibility that an application would be submitted for the most intensive use. He asked that the focus be on the document and its potential use in examining any future application, rather than focusing on an application that is not yet before the Commission. He advised that the certification of the document does not benefit Currin Construction, but it does benefit several of the current lot owners, noting that Mr. McColm and Mr. Zimmerman have submitted letters of support. Mr. Currin noted that Mrs. Martin, who is the owner of Lot 7 on Phase I, is the property owner who is most impacted by the "Berlogar line." He noted that she is very much in favor on eliminating the line. - Jim Anthon, S057 Rockford Place, advised that he owns Lot 2 in Oak Tree Farm. He noted that the "Berlogar line" does not affect his lot, however, the Foothill Road setback line affects his property. He asked how the removal of the "Berlogar line" affects the elimination of other setback lines already in place on the Oak Tree Farm subdivision. Ms. Kline explained that Mr. Anthon's lot has a setback line from Foothill Road to address visual concerns. Commissioner Roberts clarified that there is no consideration about changing the Foothill Road setback line. Rita Martin, owner of Lot 7 in Phase I of the Oak Tree Farm subdivision, noted that the "Berlogar line" cuts through her property and she would like to have it removed so that she can build the home she would like to build. She advised that she could currently build on the lot, but the elimination of the line would enable her to build the home that she wants. Simon Makdessi, Geotechnical Engineer, Terrasearch, Inc., stated that he does not have the specific answer to respond to Commissioner's Arkin's question about the maximum size of the earthquake used in the calculations. He noted that the analysis involves more than putting in a number of the magnitude of the earthquake, and that other statistical data and factors are considered. Discussion ensued regarding the magnitude of the maximum earthquakes that have occurred on the Calaveras and Hayward Faults. Commission Arkin asked if it were possible to rerun the data using a larger earthquake magnitude. Mr. Makdessi advised that this would be possible. Commissioner Arkin suggested that a table be prepared with different earthquake values so that the table could be used when a project is reviewed, and the most up-to-date information can be considered. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, regarding the cause of homes sliding on hillsides, Mr. Makdessi advised that this is typically a result of groundwater. He noted that the Calaveras Fault has created a barrier for water on this site, and the groundwater table is much deeper on the buildable area of the site. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 13,2001 Page 5