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Andrew Gelb, a resident on Crosby Drive, said he raised strong initial concerns and the developer indicated they would work with impacted neighbors; however, this has not been done. Instead, the request is for the City to waive the City's prohibitions against grading of hillsides and covering open space with houses. He cited the need to preserve the City's features of its hillsides and to minimize grading and cut and fill operations. He said many people chose to buy their homes in Pleasanton, not Dublin, and asked that the City not cover its hillsides with homes, citing additional traffic concerns, congestion, fire risk, and water supply. Russ Shiroma said he had no comment. Morteza Farr said he just purchased a home on Dublin Canyon Road just next to where the development is planned. The proposed property will surround his current property on both sides, which is still Zone A, and he questioned how the project will affect his property and its values because of views. Guy Houston said he lives in the Canyon Woods complex on Dublin Canyon Road which is currently very dangerous. He asked to see traffic slowed, a traffic signal installed, diversion of traffic coming off the freeway and improved stormwater conditions from the hill. He sees this project as an opportunity to improve current conditions but asked to see problems resolved. Scott Alair, Canyon Meadows resident, voiced support of the project and cited benefits of widening the bridge and bike lanes for safety and added hiking opportunities. He questioned why EBRPD would want a staging area near Canyon Meadows, which would be an eyesore, cause congestion and a noise issue and said he preferred the staging location proposed by the developer. While the view from the entrance to Canyon Meadows would not change, he recognized changed views from those residents living above seeing homes below. He thinks the project is an opportunity to improve existing traffic hazards, improve bicyclist safety and supported Ponderosa's work to make the area safer. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner O'Connor asked and confirmed that there were 60 trees in total to be removed and he asked how many of those 60 trees were heritage trees. Ms. Amos said she did not have the exact number, but Ponderosa has prepared a tree report to identify those which are heritage trees, noting that the majority of trees proposed to be removed are to accommodate the widening of Dublin Canyon Road along the frontage. Commissioner Brown referred to Measures PP & QQ and quoted the reading of Measure PP: "Exempt from this policy area housing developments with 10 or fewer housing units on a single property as they were as of January 2007 legal parcel pursuant to the California Subdivision Map law." He asked if all four of the single properties were as they are now as of January 1, 2007. Ms. Amos confirmed. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 22 March 27, 2019 project. She expressed the desire for her 80-year-old mother to be able to see the project completed and for her to be able to move back into the replacement home. She stated they are giving up two of their homes for the staging area, said they do not believe wildlife will be disturbed and believe the park will provide great benefits to the community. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 22 March 27, 2019