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Commissioner Pentin asked Chair Narum where she would put the units if she felt this was too concentrated. Chair Narum indicated that she would not say that it should be removed, but if a reduction is to be made, she would do it in this area and probably at the Legacy Partners site because it is the farthest out at this point. She added that if she were the State looking at this, she would review the environmental impact and wildlife habitat to determine if this were a viable site. that the City is in the process of doing the EIR now and inquired if it will be done before this is submitted to the State. Mr. Dolan replied that it would not be done before the list is submitted to the State but prior to the Commission adopting the list. He stated that the reality is the timing and the pressure that the City is under. He noted that the City needs a list to evaluate that has to be finalized, and it is possible that decisions made at this point would need adjustments after the EIR is completed. He added that staff is making educated assumptions about what will come out of the EIR but that a huge number of surprises is not expected. that what is being proposed is 12 acres out of 51 acres, and if the 12 acres does not work, there are other acreages to consider and pick from and shift to. Commissioner Olson noted that it does not argue at this point that it should be taken off the list. Chair Narum agreed and commented that generally, this area needs review and there is too much on the east side. Commissioner Pentin noted that if there is another area to put housing in, he does not see it on the map. Chair Narum noted that there are 100 acres at this point. Commissioner Olson stated that he felt that this could be a great location for really well-done apartments or condominiums. Commissioner Pentin agreed and stated that in 2014 when staff will be looking at the next set of numbers, they will probably reach into the East Side Specific Plan area and identify more of that land for housing. He noted that it will most likely go in there anyway. Commissioner Pearce stated that she thinks this is a great site, but considering the impacts to the neighbors, traffic alone could be astronomical. She recalls promising people who live in that area of town a specific plan, and she thinks it is possible to do PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MINUTES, April 27, 2011 Page 29 of 40