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Ms. Amos responded this will be part of the traffic analysis and impacts based on this development. Commissioner Brown inquired about the storm drainage concerns, which he confirmed would be covered in the EIR. He then referenced the landscape, fencing and montage, and he inquired whether that is a requirement to account for the properties under CEQA. Ms. Clark said the review would include an analysis of the aesthetics of the project site. Commissioner Brown stated it would be helpful to get a review of the other road being referenced through the proposed open space in terms of its access on the west side. He believes it is outside of the EIR scope, but it would be helpful to see this. Ms. Clark confirmed that Mr. Devany's public comments regarding changes from grazing to non-availability of their property will be raised as a scoping issue and considered as to its validity in the EIR. Chair Allen inquired as to clarification about the open space, noting there are 69 acres dedicated to EBRPD, 38.8 acres owned by the HOA as open space and 7.5 acres owned by the Lester family. She believes the Lester family acreage would be deeded to EBRPD and asked what will happen with the 38.8 acres slated to be HOA lands. Principal Planner Neoma Lavalle with East Bay Regional Parks District spoke about public lands and public access. She referenced the EVA owned by the District and said the EBRPD prefers a buffer between developed areas and public open space lands. In this case, there is no public access through the gated community, so access and maintenance would be an issue. They have an EVA easement over it and plan on grazing those lands which can be accessed, but HOA lands are the steepest areas closest to homes which present a higher risk. Chair Allen inquired about the trail connection. Ms. Lavalle responded about the trail connection and stated that the District has reviewed easement agreements and has also dedicated funds for construction of the trail, to be named after Phillip Scholz as the Phillip Scholz Trail. Commissioner Balch referenced the staging area and the size and number of spots which has decreased and inquired if the EBRPD was comfortable with this size and number. Ms. Lavalle responded that the Parks District is not anticipating overflow onto the streets and said the District will encourage users to stay in the staging area and educate the public not to park on private streets and to utilize what is there. Commissioner Balch inquired if the staging area changes, whether the EIR factors this in as an alternative. Ms. Clark responded that it depends upon the amount of change, and how significant those changes are in terms of environmental impacts. A different location of the staging area it could be reviewed as an alternative as well. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8 September 11, 2019 mily's ownership of the property east of the EBRPD property, and noted that the spelling of "Devaney," although reflected on maps, was not the Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 8 September 11, 2019