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road would be visible throughout Pleasanton. He indicated that answers regarding this matter would tell him more about the site layout and the location of those structures. He added that he is not sure there is another place on this property where a road could be put through. Chair Pentin continued that he is not sure that any proposal here could be different as far as a road is concerned, and if that is the case, where to place the pads that are so radically different than the original 81 homes or the second proposal of 51 homes without digging up some ridges. Commissioner Narum agreed, and without cutting down trees. Commissioner Pearce agreed. She noted that part of the balance she sometimes has trouble finding is preservation of the views versus preservation of the actual hills. She explained that where the building envelopes are located preserves more trees and more wildlife with less grading and is less environmentally sensitive. She indicated that while she does not want to have significant view impacts, the hills themselves and the things going on in the hills are very important to her. She stated that she does not know what the alternatives are, and she does not want to just say that the pads need to be relocated because putting them somewhere else could damage the hills much more significantly. Commissioner Narum added that it could also result in 50 trees being removed. Chair Pentin stated that he can honestly say that with more information as to whether the pads can be lowered or pushed back by some trees where the visibility is not as bad, he can see where adjustments of individual pads can occur in the general areas where they are already located. He added, however, that in looking at where the previous development with 51 homes and the 10 being proposed now, he just does not see where the road can be changed or the pads lowered only to meet the visibility issue. He noted that when he sees this proposal and the proposal to remove basically four trees for grading, he sees good things if this is going to go forward. Commissioner O'Connor noted that the proposal for removal of trees is on the road and not on the building pad. He added that the impact on the trees will not be known until the building pads are set. Chair Pentin indicated that he understands that. Commissioner Pearce added that the homes would come back to the Commission individually. Mr. Dolan added that there are only ten sites, and the best way to figure out whether or not the site is going to be visible is to go to the site. He noted that when a person is standing on the home site looking out, the person can see what will be visible from off -site. He indicated that staff can work something out with the applicant to get the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 28, 2012 Page 21 of 33