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Throughout the project several issues emerged, among them are the following three major discussions made regarding the choice of access; choice of access affecting 25-percent slope, the environmental impacts of connecting to Sunset Creek Lane, and implementing previous private agreements with the Ventana Hills neighborhood. Councilmember Brown wanted assurance that the impact from Bonde Ranch to Ventana Hills is accurate. According to Mr. Dolan, there are approximately 15 homes in the area, however, she counted a total amount of 25 lots and wanted clarification if that area would be partially developed or if the remaining sites come at a later date. To that Mr. Dolan stated that there are 15 homes which were originally intended to be rerouted through Lund from Middleton Place. The other Bonde lots would go elsewhere. Ms. Brown also requested further information regarding how the Municipal Code would treat a 10 foot retaining; wall as a structure or not a structure. Mr. Dolan responded that some sections of the Code indicate it is a structure. He also stated that the Code contains different definitions in different sections, however it is not defined whether or not the council needs to use any one of them as Measure PP is being interpreted. Mayor Thorne asked Mr. Dolan to identify where the proposed road would be visible from if it ran from Sunset Creek besides Bonde and Lund Ranch, to which Mr. Dolan replied stating that homes would be visible across the proposed site, but wouldn't be visible from anywhere else in the city. Mr. Dolan continued with the presentation showing pictures depicting slopes for the retaining wall and how it will affect the 515 acres, which would be the new endpoint. If the road is constructed from Sunset Creek, there are retaining walls that will be required to have culverts in order to cross the creek. However, there are portions of coverts and retaining walls that are not more than 100 feet from the top of the extended ridge line; they are estimate to be 90 to 95 feet below. Council will need to decide whether or not to accept the new extended ridgeline. Mr. Dolan listed the following four options the Council could consider: A. Accept new ridgeline, which will prohibit retaining walls, thereby prohibits creek crossing. B. Accept previous ridge mapping, thereby allowing creek crossing. C. Decide that retaining walls not prohibited by vertical setback. D. Decide that the purpose of Measure PP vertical setback is not relevant to these specific retaining walls within the creek bed. Mr. Dolan discussed various options on how to build the road. One of the options discussed was a full size city standard road without retaining walls and the other with retaining walls described the various steps that will be taken and the options available to the Council as to how to proceed with the project. Mr. Dolan presented the following recommendations for Council to consider: A. Ensure that the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) adheres to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). B. Ensure that the proposed PUD Rezoning and Developmental Plan along with the Development Agreement is consistent with the General Plan. C. PUD Findings for the proposed Development Plan to be as listed in the June 24, 2015 Planning Commission Staff Report. D. Certify the Final EIR as complete and adequate. E. Approve the CEQA Findings and the Mitigation Monitory and Reporting Program. F. Approve Case PUD-25, the PUD Rezoning and Development Plan. G. Approve the Development Agreement. H. Approve the Affordable Housing Agreement. I. Approve the Growth Management Agreement. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 14 November 17, 2015