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,-- Chairman Hovingh questioned whether native grasses will be used. Mr. Gates replied that native grasses and landscaping will be utilized as much as possible. In regard to the use of chemicals and herbicides, Mr. Gates indicated that only something at would not endanger wildlife would be utilized. In response to the Commission's varied concerns about whether a completed once started, Mr. Fairfield stated that the applicant has in a golf course and has the funds to do so. olf course would be ery intention of putting Donald Knott, 705 Forest A venue, Palo Alto, consultant for the pr ~ect, explained the displayed Concepts D and E for the golf course. He said he hopes to allay the concerns of the golfing committee and the Commission, explaining that Concep E, which is the applicant's choice of course, is the one that is best for the location ecause it requires less grading and less revegatation. He noted that this is not a course fo walking golfers because of the varied elevations, but that carts would be necessary. He sta that this would be a course with outstanding views and a very challenging course. In response to Commissioner Mahern's question, Mr. Fairfield rei! rated that well water, City water, and reclaimed water, if available, will be used. As far as the re-use of any run- off water, Mr. Knotts replied there should not be any run-off water from irrigation sources. The only run-off water might be rainfall, which would be captured . n small ponds. ~ In response to Commissioner Michelotti's concern that because of e great expense of building the golf course, along with the installation of the access ro d before homes are even built, whether there is a chance that the golf course might not be c mpleted. Mr. Fairfield replied that only two times out of 200 golf courses has construction stopped on a course. He did not anticipate any problem with this one. t. Mr. Knott explained ore efficient watering. of grading to play time Further discussion ensued regarding landscaping and the time-fram for visual effects to take place regarding planting. Commissioner Wright discussed the irrigation system with Mr. Kn that individual heads of the irrigation system could be adjusted for He estimated that it would take 18 months to two years from the s to complete the golf course. In response to Commissioner Finch's question, Mr. Knott indicated that Plan E moves the least amount of dirt. Again in response to comments expressed by the Commission as to whether the project would be completed, Mr. Fairfield clarified that the applicant, Ch g Lin, has built the Bernal Avenue Loop at his own expense, not financed. This was h dIed with a bond or letter of credit with the City and a bank. In addition, they had the ull amount necessary to build the road in a local bank before construction could be started. He did not know if it would be necessary to do the same thing in this project, but the ap icant would be willing to do that. Planning Commission Minutes August 12, 1992 Page 6