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Mr. Dolan noted that he thinks the Commission can now clearly see that interpretation is required, and just like in some of the other issues, the Commission has to come up with something. He indicated that the way it is written, he would read it as the foundation; however, that it is the roof is also a reasonable interpretation for the Commission to recommend to the Council. He added that he does not know that it needs to be studied; it is just a choice. Commissioner Olson stated that he votes for the roofline. Chair Blank and Commissioners Narum and O'Connor agreed. Commissioner Pearce stated that she thinks the intent is either way, and this is a more conservative approach. She indicated that she was fine with that interpretation. Commissioner Narum commented that the Commission does not have the final decision. 3. Definition of Streets and Roads as Structures Chair Blank noted that the email from Ms. McGovern states that the Council chose Option 2 as opposed to Option 3. He inquired if staff agrees with that. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thinks Option 1 stated that streets and roads were not structures; Option 2 stated that they were; and Option 3 had exceptions in it. Commissioner Olson inquired who was right. Mr. Dolan stated that on that particular item, staff will have to check if this is an incorrect reference or if it is actually the substance that is incorrect. He suggested that the Commission move on to the next item in the meantime. 4. Manufactured Slopes Over a 25- Percent Grade, as Amended Commissioner Olson stated that again, the public would have access to this deliberation through the Planning Commission and City Council public review process. He noted that if the manufactured slope can be mitigated by filling that in and stabilizing it, for example, where the owners graded a road through the hill and created an extreme slope, then he does not see why building on it would not be allowed. Commissioner O'Connor stated that the issue is not that it is unstable but that they are asking to make an exception and fill it so that they can get more acreage for development and use some level of construction on it, whether it is a street or a home. Commissioner Olson inquired if the extreme slope along that manmade road is part of the viewscape in the City. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 23, 2013 Page 21 of 44