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Ms. Giffin explained that the houses located west of Kamp Drive are multi-residential, and the threshold for multi-residential housing is 65dB instead of 60dB. Commissioner Pentin inquired what the schedule was for repaving in this area as the Commission may not have to address the issue if that portion of the road may be repaved at about the same time. Mr. Tassano replied that reviews are conducted on a two-year basis, and whether or not a road would be repaved would depend on the traffic volume on that roadway. He gave as an example that Santa Rita Road may be scheduled for repaving in 2014, and Stoneridge Drive is scheduled for 2012, but when staff reviews Santa Rita Road in 2012 and finds that the road has deteriorated to a point where it is worse than other roads, it would be scheduled for repaving instead of Stoneridge Drive. He indicated that Stoneridge Drive is not scheduled for repaving at this time but that it makes sense to repave the entire section at a single time from the viewpoint of cost savings. Commissioner Blank noted that a couple of speakers spoke about the 5:1 ratio vs. the 1:1 ratio and asked staff to address the issue. Mr. Dolan stated the 1:1 ratio was what was recommended by the consulting biologist, and that is what staff included as adequate mitigation. With reference to the Congdon's tarplant, Commissioner Pentin stated that there was mention that there was one report that the species was present in the area, which was then withdrawn because another biologist stated that it was not there. He inquired if it was ever identified that spike weed was there instead. Ms. Giffin replied that spike weed is present on site. Commissioner Pentin commented that the first biologist may have been confused and inquired if something was done to address this confusion. Ms. Giffin replied that PBS&J went back and looked through the records. She added that WRA also sent over information that, after looking at the plant found on the site under the microscope, WRA concluded that it was spike weed that was on the site. Commissioner Pentin stated that he has heard of different mitigation ratios, including a 7:1 in connection with the golf course. He inquired who is responsible for determining ratios. Mr. Dolan replied that there can be a ratio set forth in the General Plan, and there can be other guidance documents. He indicated that because there is no City-based CEQA threshold of significance that is extensive enough to apply to each different species, staff relies on the recommendation of professionals. He added that, theoretically, there is consistency from project to project relative to a particular species. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 26, 2010 Page 19 of 27