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Chairman Mahern stated that she had a telephone conversation wi Mr. Joe Callahan regarding this application. Commissioner Michelotti stated she m t with Mr. Callahan. Commissioners McGuirk and Wright advised that they spoke with Mr. Brad Hirst. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. 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 n looked at several times; the architectural team is available for questions if the Commission has any. If there were no questions, he felt it was not necessary to go through a detailed d ription again. Dick Olmsted, 77 Water Street, San Francisco, placed a renderin on the wall for review. When first approached by the developer, they were asked to plan 9 units. They proceeded with confidence and enthusiasm, but then l'l'.ali7ed 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 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 p . Mr. Olmsted pointed this out on the rendering, noting that the two corners of the projec 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 I were eliminated and felt this should help much to make the project more acceptable. Chairman Mahem discussed with Mr. Olmsted the area she descri ed as a "bowl." Mr. 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 8,3 yards of excess dirt that would have to be dealt with. Further discussion ensued as to how the soundwalls might be hand ed. Bill Monsen, civil engineer, further discussed with Commissioner ovingh the matter of what to do with the fill. Mr. Monsen noted this would all be don during construction. Commissioner McGuirk asked if the current map shows the mitiga . on measures with the entry on Sunol being 30 ft. farther west. Mr. Olmsted said that h had understood on Monday that requirement had been suspended. Mr. Swift clarified that if a traffic signal is installed at Arlington and Sunol, then the driveway does not need be moved 30 ft. but the retaining wall entrance would still be there. He said the applican are offering to build a traffic signal on Sunol. ~ Minule8 Planning Commission March 25, 1992 Page 13