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Chairman Mahern stated that she had a telephone conversation wi regarding this application. Commissioner Michelotti stated she me Commissioners McGuirk and Wright advised that they spoke with Mr. Joe Callahan with Mr. Callahan. r. Brad Hirst. Brad Hirst, 6280 W. Las Positas Blvd., represented the applicatio and stated that staff has done a very comprehensive report. He noted that the case has bee looked at several times; the architectural team is available for questions if the Commission as any. If there were no questions, he felt it was not necessary to go through a detailed d ription again. THE PUBLIC HRARING WAS OPENED. Dick Olmsted, 77 Water Street, San Francisco, placed a rendering on the wall for review. When first approached by the developer, they were asked to plan units. They proceeded with confidence and enthusiasm, but then Te.lllh-'ed they had opposi 'on from the staff and the neighboring community to the plan. They were then directed to d another plan. He pointed out how the plan has changed over a period of time. He said he fi It staff's points were valid. As a result of continued opposition, they have finally gone from 52 units to the 46 that are proposed tonight. He feels that by eliminating six more 1 ts and going down to 46 units that they still have a viable plan and wish to further discuss' tonight. Chairman Mahem asked Mr. Olmsted to point out the grading pi . Mr. Olmsted pointed this out on the rendering, noting that the two corners of the proj t would be "lifted" and a berm would be included. In front of this would be landscaping to further screen the development. He further pointed out that portions of the soundw were eliminated and felt this should help much to make the project more acceptable. Chairman Mahern discussed with Mr. Olmsted the area she desc . Olmsted clarified this for her and noted that this should meet the uirements of the Fish and Game Department. He noted that there would be roughly 8, 00 yards of excess dirt that would have to be dealt with. Further discussion ensued as to how the soundwalls might be han led. Bill Monsen, civil engineer, further discussed with Commissione Hovingh the matter of what to do with the fill. Mr. Monsen noted this would all be do e during construction. Commissioner McGuirk asked if the current map shows the miti ation measures with the entry on Sunol being 30 ft. farther west. Mr. Olmsted said that e had understood on Monday that requirement had been suspended. Mr. Swift clarifi that if a traffic signal is installed at Arlington and Sunol, then the driveway does not n to be moved 30 ft. but the retaining wall entrance would still be there. He said the appli ts are offering to build a traffic signal on Sunol. Minutes Planning Commission March 25, 1992 Page 13