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Council and staff discussed what constitute a 25 percent slope and reviewed slides from Mr. Dolan's presentation. Mr. Dolan stated that the council should ask that there be slope stabilization in order to avoid erosion should that occur in the area in question, is lots 37-39. Mayor Thorne amended the motion to take the three units in question out and stabilize the slope. Councilmember Narum seconded the amended motion. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Narum, Olson, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Brown Absent: Councilmember Pentin Councilmember Narum expressed concern regarding lot 32 being a two story unit and having a 500 foot elevation. Mr. Dolan stated that in lot 32, there's been an area identified that is less than 25 percent slope that accommodates the driveway. If a restriction were to be put in place that requires it to be below 500 foot elevation, it would require the units to be near the 473 mark. Although a home can be constructed in that area, it would be a bit cramped. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/Olson to approve stabilizing lot 32 at 500 feet. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Olson, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Pentin Discussion continued on how to access the site. Councilmember Olson stated that there may be some hope that Sunset Creek HOA may play a role in the decision regarding the access road. An obvious access is Lund Ranch Road and since he believes a road is a structure, he is not prepared to violate PP, and Lund Ranch Road does not violate PP. Other option would be to create an access road across the property that is owned by the Sunset Creek HOA. Councilmember Olson made the suggestion that a road could be constructed at the end of the Independence gate, beyond the EVA, coming into McCutchan Court, where an access point is located. A road can be constructed from that area, making a left onto McCutchan Court going up to Sunset Creek Lane. Mr. Olson also stated that Sunset Creek Lane needs to be widen as it is not currently able to handle traffic. Councilmember Brown clarified that the HOA is Sycamore Heights and wondered if the HOA would agree to give access to that road for 47 homes. Councilmember Brown suggest making a conditional vote that would encompass voting tonight on the condition that there's an agreement with the developments and Greenbriar and allow the engineers and lawyers to work through the process. Councilmember Narum stated that during the voting process of whether a road is a structure, she did struggle with that concept that a road is a structure. She acknowledged that she previously voted that a road is a structure. However, she stated that there some question with Measure PP, i.e. whether or not a road is a structure and concluded she can support the connection to Sunset Creek. She mentioned several factors related to lot 32 and decided to vote on Option 3 as she believes that the commitments of previous Council's that were made to that neighborhood needs to be considered and would like to see some number of houses to use Lund Ranch Road and have the roads connected between Lund Ranch Road and Sunset Creek to have something in place blocking it, but not providing a cul-de-sac, which is not what she would like to see set in place. She stated that access to the open space is paramount. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 14 November 17, 2015