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Mr. Weinstein confirmed Commissioner O'Connor's explanation was correct. Chair Balch asked clarifying questions about the "end of the ridge." Mr. Weinstein clarified methods of how the measurements are taken. Chair Balch asked clarifying questions about the "slope greater than 25 percent" and whether it covers the same area as the ridgeline measurement. He noted there is little difference in the slope lines versus ridge lines in terms of development limitations. Mr. Weinstein recognized the two areas overlap. ; _, Commissioner O'Connor acknowledged staff took a comprehensive look at the mapping and recognized the compromises made produced a goodresuleHe suggested the spurs could be defined as major and minor based on length, heightViand slop ; and he commented as they are drawn now, they could almost be interpret- as idgelines. Com ,issioner O'Connor proposed the spurs be better defined. ;',,. . Chair Balch remarked the spurs in question woulo'-bee proted by the " lo'pe greater than 25 percent" language. _Y= ;_4- -Ri.:: `:i, :::.5..:. ` %: . Commissioner O'Connor agreed, but again;'de.ending oni the slope and direction of the spur, if it parallels the ridge from different viewpoint'-¢it could may not truly fit the definition of spurs. yys! .,;::: t 1-:13; :ki,„ '1% Commissioner Allen thankeo`staff. She remarked th-<proposed mapping balances the intent of PP to protect hills while still allowindeveloprnent at the lower levels. Commissioner Allen ve agreed with Staffs direction to define`something that is replicable and easily understood by developers. She agreed with Comm+issioner O'Connor's comment that the definition for spurs should be eval to to ed to consider-the different viewpoints of spurs and how they could look like a ridge depending on perspectiveY fi. :ter�:::�':.` Chair Balch asked Commissioner Allen oto clarify if she would like spurs to have more or less restriction than<.currently proposed. ----f:.1;:, ;. la Commissioner Allen replied shewould like them to be more protected. w:.. Chair Balch asked staff to}clarify, his understanding was that if the slope was greater than 25 percent then the development would be prohibited. Mr. Weinstein offered to explore the concerns prior to taking the project to City Council. He elaborated on the geology of the slopes and pointed out where they are not covered by the 25 percent slope. Mr. Weinstein explained that those areas not covered would be very difficult to develop based on the topography, but agreed to consider other criteria which could be used to define spurs and to take those recommendations to the City Council. Commissioner O'Connor pointed out on the map an example of a spur he had concern with to better explain his reservations. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 25, 2017 Page 2 of 3