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Chair Blank stated that the City had cut - through traffic by Raley's Supermarket where neighbors were tired of the cut - through traffic. He noted that the neighbors got themselves organized and now, to protect them from cut - through traffic, right turns are not allowed come out of Raley's during certain periods of times without violating the Municipal Code. He pointed out that there are things that can be done. Commissioner Narum commented that she thinks one of the things on this that is really hard is about the neighborhood promises that were made. She stated that she is hearing from legal that the Commission's hands are kind of tied because of the language in Measure PP that states that it supersedes everything from the General Plan on down, and this is one of the unintended consequences of having a measure like this that everyone is somewhat concerned about. She asked Ms. Harryman to comment on this. Ms. Harryman stated that she hears what Commissioner Narum is saying. She indicated that the language in Measure PP is clear that if there is a conflict between something that was in the General Plan before and what Measure PP says, then Measure PP overrides it. She continued that in this case, as it plays out, depending on how it is defined this evening, it can affect whether or not Sycamore Creek Way is an exit for Lund Ranch II or not, based on the slopes there. Chair Blank stated that there could be other exits. He inquired how this would be if Lund Ranch II only had ten homes. Ms. Harryman replied that Measure PP would not apply, and Lund Ranch II could go out numerous ways and have numerous options. Chair Blank commented that Lund Ranch would still be subject to review, and it cannot just do whatever it wants. Ms. Harryman stated that Measure PP specifically states that it does not apply to projects of ten homes or less, and, therefore, it would not apply to Lund Ranch if it builds only ten homes. She clarified that Lund Ranch would have more options, and only the rules on the books would apply. Commissioner Pearce moved to find that the proposed amendment to Title 18 is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and to recommend approval to the City Council of the Draft Chapter 18.70, Ridgeline and Hillside Protection Preservation, Exhibit A, dated February 13, 2013 with the following modifications: (1) Structures, except copulas, chimneys, or other appurtenances, shall be measured from the top of the structure to the top of the ridge behind the structure; (2) References to exemptions for planned roads be removed from the proposed ordinance, and roads shall be considered structures for purposes of implementing Measure PP; and (3) Recommend to the City PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 13, 2013 Page 31 of 35