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Chair Allen echoed the same concern. She stated this is the most visible area in terms of drivers and bicyclists, especially when the two oak trees are cut down to make room for the road, as it will be very prominent. When reflecting on the intent of Measure PP to protect hillsides and views, she said although this is not a huge hillside, it will affect those residing in the area by opening it up and altering the view. She expressed the importance in understanding the slopes being looked at because if they are not at 25 percent it can impact the decisions being made as they relate to the road. Commissioner Brown said he didn't believe staff or the applicant disagreed that this portion of the road was over 25 percent. Chair Allen remarked the concern related more to the parcels or houses than the road. Commissioner Balch said in recollection of the Lund Ranch project, one of the big points of contention was the road. The applicant provided a photo simulation of the road from different viewpoints; therefore, he suggested the applicant provide visuals. Commissioner O'Connor recalled that part of road that was over 25 percent was a short distance in comparison to the one proposed. The Council had said it is on a case-by-case basis; if there is a lot, it could make a difference but if there's none it's irrelevant. If the 2017 aerial image was picking up shrubbery and not the actual terrain the problem can be eliminated. Chair Allen and the other Commissioners voiced support to obtain verification of the sloping. Mr. Beaudin said he thinks with a fair amount of certainty that the contours on the two knolls (the circular topo lines at 600 foot elevation), are visible. There is not much question that the road crosses areas steeper in nature that are 25 percent. However, the areas off the road and into the parcels for the lower four lots are of interest. From his perspective, he was certain that the mapping in this location, on the back side of that knoll, will cross a 25 percent slope with the proposed roadway location, which would require more direction from the Commission. He suggested if certain lots are more than 25 percent, the Commission should indicate their preferred direction. If it is field verified or not verifiable that these locations are over 25 percent, he asked for the Commission's direction, with the same being applied to the road. Chair Allen said she will be conservative on these parcels and more so than on the other anomalies because these are visible from the road. If these are 25 percent, then they conflict with Measure PP. If they are not 25 percent then they don't conflict; however, she would reserve the right to look at a visual, with the intent of protecting hillsides and scenic views, and on that basis may still determine there are too many parcels. Commissioner O'Connor said he would agree with Chair Allen on the parcels, but he was concerned with the road leading up to the hill. Commissioner Balch said in looking at the map, Elevation 530 is greater than 25 percent on the direct horizontal line between Lots 20 and 24; he asked the other Commissioners what they would like staff to verify. Planning Commission Minutes Page 14 of 22 March 27, 2019 eat benefits to the community. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 22 March 27, 2019