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Mr. Shafer stated that he owns the land that has the existing creek that actually bisects the two properties and wants to make sure that the water is handled correctly. He noted that with the development that went in behind them, he has the water level go up and down, and he is not sure that is supposed to happen. He indicated that he believes the speed of water getting off the Lunch Ranch II property and actually getting to the creek is going to increase substantially, and obviously, that's when erosion occurs. He stated that he was aware that the other developers have tried to do certain types of procedures to actually slow the water down, and he has actually walked up the creek and nothing has been done. He indicated that he would like to see what the developer is proposing to help with the speeding water and the erosion that is potentially going to occur because of the development. Mr. Shafer stated that within the first week of their moving in, the developer of the property came to his house and put out the plans for about 149 homes and the road up around where it was supposed to go. He indicated that he talked to the City planner at the time and was told that that is the way it was going to go. He noted that if the developer did put the road up to Bridle Creek or Sycamore, it almost sounds like this 25- percent grade could be going on for miles. He further noted that it does not appear like there was any explanation given as to how much that road would be violating Measure PP, and he asked how much of that road would actually by impacted by Measure PP, if it is over ten feet of the road or the entire road. He added that he thinks at some point, that decision has to be made Mr. Shafer stated that there is a standing agreement that was done before Measure PP and inquired if Measure PP just supersedes any agreement that was ever made. He further inquired why that agreement does not supersede Measure PP even though the Measure was voted in. He indicated that he voted for Measure PP but assumed that it would apply to houses and not necessarily roads because he never assumed that a road would actually go up on a hill. Chris Coleman stated that he has lived in the area since 1999, and the proposed development is just behind his neighbors' homes. He indicated that his principal concern is traffic and that he is not surprised to hear some pretty compelling comments here tonight. He added that as a family, he, his wife, and his 16- year -old daughter who just got her driving permit, collectively will be driving down the road and the S -curve at least six to ten times a day. He noted that so many speakers have talked about how that is already a problem, and with 50 more homes, it will be much, much more. Mr. Coleman stated that a second issue is what Mr. Shafer referred to regarding how they can avoid putting over these agreements and just set them aside. He noted that Sycamore Creek Way is much more accommodating to traffic than Lund Ranch Road or Independence Drive. He requested the Commission to please look very carefully at these two issues and try to honor the former Commission members, the City Council, and the residents who have been there from the beginning. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 14, 2012 Page 20 of 35