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Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the answer is some of the soil can be used, but generally not for that purpose in that area. Commissioner Posson stated that his question is for the applicant, that if they are looking at removing 6,000 or 12,000 cubic yards of dirt, if there would be any use of that soil within the applicant's property so it does not have to be hauled off -site. Chair Olson noted that he is getting a sign from the applicant that there is not. Commissioner Allen inquired if there are examples of other developments that have a retaining wall that might be somewhat similar to this in terms of height, and how it has been screened. She stated that she just wants to see what success stories there are to hopefully help people see that there is a good solution there. Kaushik Bhatt, Associate Engineer, stated that a good example in the area is the Resnick property, which has been developed and has a retaining wall fronting the Old Vineyard Avenue area where the trellis is going to go. He noted that the retaining wall is in layers with a small wall, then a distance, and then another little wall. Commissioner Allen inquired how successfully have they screened that wall. Ms. Stern replied that it is not screened because of its location basically on the street and kind of blends in. Mr. Bhatt stated that it is a dark brown color and matches the fill and the environment. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thinks the wall is visible in one of the slides and asked Ms. Soo to display it. Ms. Stern replied that it is a different wall but the wall on the Reznick development is also visible. Ms. Soo pointed to the location of the wall, in the section going from Vineyard Avenue toward Silver Oaks. Chair Olson stated that staff has answered his questions about the EIR and CEQA. He noted that there is a recommendation in the Geotechnical Investigation that was included in the packet that supplemental investigations be performed for each proposed residence when specific house plans become available. He inquired if that has been included in the Conditions of Approval. Ms. Stern replied that that is a standard condition and is Condition No. 19 of the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Posson noted that Mr. Flashman's letter has an attachment of the Draft EIR where he talks about visual changes in Subarea 3. He stated that he assumes this PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 12, 2014 Page 18 of 38