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Mr. Pavan stated that the proposal has been reviewed and approved by members of the Department of Fish and Game. Furthermore, substantial noticing has been sent to adjoining property owners, and only two individuals came forward to review the proposed plans. Both owners indicated their acceptance of the proposal. A benefit of the proposed change is the removal of fill previously approved in more environmentally sensitive swale areas behind Kottinger Ranch and on the Lin property. For all of the above reasons, staff feels a minor modification and a conditional use permit are appropriate and are the recommended actions. In response to Commissioner Wright's inquiry regarding the hours of operation, Mr. Pavan stated that the hours as listed in Condition 12 will be enforced. Chairman McGuirk clarified with Mr. Pavan that the application is not changing the source of the grading material, only where the graded dirt will be deposited. In response to Commissioner Dove, Mr. Pavan stated that Condition 18 specifies no grading will occur between October 15 and April 15 unless erosion measures are in place. Commissioner Barker inquired whose responsibility would it be to maintain the new fill areas. Staff stated that once the project is accepted by the City Engineer, if erosion, drainage, etc. problems occur within the first year, the Westbrook Housing Group is responsible the repair. After that time, the Kottinger Ranch Homeowners Association would be responsible for the fill areas located in Kottinger Ranch, and the fill area on the Lin property would be the responsibility of the Lins. Mr. Jost stated his belief that the fill slopes will be better than the natural slopes because the planted grasses will control erosion. Commissioner Barker inquired if the Homeowners Association had been notified. Staff stated that the Homeowners Association had authorized the work to proceed in the common open area of Kottinger Ranch. In response to Commissioner Lutz, staff stated that because the Bonde construction site road was with a width of 15' to 18' and a steeper topography proved to be acceptable, they believe a 20' wide road with a lesser slope will be appropriate for the Kottinger Ranch project. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Mr. Scott Shaull, 1302 Benedict Court, represented the application and the Westbrook Housing Group. He indicated that the staff report and conditions had been read and approved. Chairman McGuirk and Commissioner Wright stated for the record that they talked with Mr. Shaull prior to the meeting. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 June 8, 1994 " .