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Commissioner O'Connor said in looking at some of the lines and circles, it is difficult to determine exactly where they cross from one side to another. He would like to know the length of the road and expressed concern if the whole road were to be over 25 percent. However, he would not be concerned if only a small portion is over 25 percent. Commissioner Balch then posed the question to staff, asking for the linear length of the road and approximately what amount will be greater than a 25 percent slope area from Dublin Canyon Road to the southern border of the Shriner family's property. Commissioner Brown summarized that Commissioner O'Connor was asking for the linear distance over the 25 percent and whether or not the knolls, from a visual perspective, would hide that portion or whether they would be visible from Dublin Canyon Road. The Commissioners concurred with Commissioner Brown's statement. Commissioner Balch said he thinks they will find Lot 21 to be an anomaly. Lot 20 has a ditch that was pointed out by the applicant. He thinks they should look at Lot 22 and 23 and thought it would be hard to say that it is a ridgeline; it is a 10-foot elevation change at 490 versus 500, based on the map. However, he wouldn't consider that a ridgeline or a view but thinks staff should field verify the area in the middle of Lot 22 continuing to Lot 23 to confirm whether it is greater than 25 percent. He stated if the lot pad was not in that area and the grading associated with it, but the property line is in the area, maybe it's not as egregious. On Lot 20, if they are not building on that indent nor does grading or a pad exist, it's the same as though the back of the property line goes up the hill. Chair Allen stated the Commission needs to know the slope and anything over 25 percent for each of those parcels. The second question to clarify is whether it is an issue, given the location of the building pad and grading. Commissioner O'Connor referenced the Lund Ranch project and said in regard to the premier lot, it was acceptable that the lot extend into the 25 percent slope area, but they were restricted from being able to use it other than private open space. Commissioner Brown said if the applicant and staff were looking for the Commission to identify where they are leaning, if it is 25 percent or greater, he thinks staff and the applicant are willing to do the work which should not lead to the need for another workshop. Ms. Amos remarked that would be ideal. Mr. Beaudin said there are two questions: 1) what happens if there is 25 percent slope or greater in the lower four parcels; and 2) the slope of the road and how much of the road in linear feet is actually 25 percent or greater. Staff can do the road calculation based on the existing mapping. When they do the field verification for the lower lots they will be able to tell what happens when coming through that lower segment. He would like to get two "if, then" scenarios. If the lower lots do, in fact, exceed 25 percent then whether the Commission was or was not in favor. If they do not, how would the Commission like to proceed. He clarified the Commission should address Lots 22, 23 and 20 as the lots to focus on, stating Lot 21 has the anomaly which nicks the corner, but he noted theoretically, they can adjust the road. Planning Commission Minutes Page 15 of 22 March 27, 2019