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Commissioner Balch commented that the size of the staging area needs to be a factor as it could be different. Commissioner Ritter brought up two main points, including safety and the addition of a right- turn lane from Dublin Canyon Road, but that there is not much surrounding a left-turn. He viewed this as an important analysis that needs to be included in the EIR. The second point is the viewscape from the residents on the hill and showing what the project would look like from a bird's eye view with fences and trees, and the viewscapes on the entrance and egress. He also referenced a meandering trail and whether or not there should be a traffic light or crosswalk for safety to encourage people to use the trail. Commissioner Balch echoed many of Commissioner Ritter's comments. He referenced the viewscapes from the Preserve development as critical. He referred to the moving of the staging area and said he feels this has improved and resolves many of the tree concerns. He agreed about Canyon Meadows and consideration to add a way for pedestrians to cross. He appreciates the bridge widening and what Ponderosa proposes. His other minor comments are the grading plans specifically for the EVA of the 29 homes on that side of the hill on the Jehovah Witness side that connects to the driveway and what the bridge expansion might mean at that location. Chair Allen echoed comments of both Commissioners Ritter and Balch. She referenced Dublin Canyon Road and believes the viewpoints need to be clear and include a precise montage of what is proposed. She agreed about public safety and the need to ensure this is taken into consideration. When the project comes back before the Planning Commission, she suggested a better understanding be made regarding Measures PP and QQ and the need for understanding the implication of removing two existing lots, slopes especially around the Shriner property and getting clarity about what is still left that may need to be evaluated. Lastly, although this meeting is not about alternatives, because views have become a critical issue in this project, if the Commission finds views from Dublin Canyon Road, even with the two homes removed, are still a major issue including potential Measure PP issues, one alternative should be the consideration of removing homes that would be problematic from a PP and QQ perspective, so the Commission can have that information and understand what the project would look like. Commissioner Brown asked that Ms. Amos discuss with City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano in regard to road safety and whether there is a potential for a crossing point, for instance a flashing red pedestrian light to alert drivers that pedestrians are crossing. He also inquired about the staging area and Commissioner Balch's comments regarding the sufficiency of the staging area size and an option for a revised number of parking spaces from 16 to something greater and this viewpoint, given it has not been finalized. Ms. Clark clarified that the Commission was asking for the EIR to analyzed an increased footprint for the staging area so as not to have to re-evaluate it later on. Commissioner Brown paraphrased Commissioner Balch's comments that indicate the Commission would like to see a range for the size and spaces. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 8 September 11, 2019