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Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the answer is some of the soil can be used, but generally not <br /> for that purpose in that area. <br /> Commissioner Posson stated that his question is for the applicant, that if they are <br /> looking at removing 6,000 or 12,000 cubic yards of dirt, if there would be any use of that <br /> soil within the applicant's property so it does not have to be hauled off-site. <br /> Chair Olson noted that he is getting a sign from the applicant that there is not. <br /> Commissioner Allen inquired if there are examples of other developments that have a <br /> retaining wall that might be somewhat similar to this in terms of height, and how it has <br /> been screened. She stated that she just wants to see what success stories there are to <br /> hopefully help people see that there is a good solution there. <br /> Kaushik Bhatt, Associate Engineer, stated that a good example in the area is the <br /> Resnick property, which has been developed and has a retaining wall fronting the Old <br /> Vineyard Avenue area where the trellis is going to go. He noted that the retaining wall <br /> is in layers with a small wall, then a distance, and then another little wall. <br /> Commissioner Allen inquired how successfully have they screened that wall. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that it is not screened because of its location basically on the street <br /> and kind of blends in. <br /> Mr. Bhatt stated that it is a dark brown color and matches the fill and the environment. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thinks the wall is visible in one of the slides and <br /> asked Ms. Soo to display it. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that it is a different wall but the wall on the Reznick development is <br /> also visible. <br /> Ms. Soo pointed to the location of the wall, in the section going from Vineyard Avenue <br /> toward Silver Oaks. <br /> Chair Olson stated that staff has answered his questions about the EIR and CEQA. He <br /> noted that there is a recommendation in the Geotechnical Investigation that was <br /> included in the packet that supplemental investigations be performed for each proposed <br /> residence when specific house plans become available. He inquired if that has been <br /> included in the Conditions of Approval. <br /> Ms. Stern replied that that is a standard condition and is Condition No. 19 of the <br /> Conditions of Approval. <br /> Commissioner Posson noted that Mr. Flashman's letter has an attachment of the Draft <br /> EIR where he talks about visual changes in Subarea 3. He stated that he assumes this <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 12, 2014 Page 15 of 18 <br />