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~ that one-half million cubic yards of dirt would be removed, with cuts and fills up to 60' in height. He considered this butchery and felt the EIR does not properly address the steep slopes. He also urged the Commission to look at the slope analysis in the EIR, Figure 1.8 on page 1.23. He felt the visual chart in the EIR showed that the majority of the slope is greater than 20% and unsuitable for building. He felt the developer wants to build houses at the expense of the natural beauty of the land. He is particularly concerned about the groundwater and that runoff from the Bonde property will impact his property and others in Ventana Hills. In addition, he is alarmed about traffic circulation and felt that as the traffic study was done 14 months ago it was inaccurate and needs to be done again. He felt that development of this property would simply add to the numerous houses on the market; he suggested that at the maturity of the Williamson Act that the situation again be reviewed. Kay Leedum, 673 Abbie street, said the EIR document is supposed to be non-biased and was concerned as to where the authors' opinions are coming from. She read from the EIR, and stated that she felt this is really not going to be the spacious project the EIR indicates. She reiterated that she felt the EIR is very misleading. She referred to the staff report on page 9 in reference to fill being placed on the area between Abbie street and Bernal Avenue; that the fill should be lowered in order to ~ develop without blocking reasonably expected views along Abbie street. She did not think this would happen if Mirador Drive goes through or how a view easement would be provided. She was also opposed to taking the property out of the Williamson Act, and felt it would impact the surrounding properties. She said the Williamson Act is not supposed to be canceled unless the public thinks it necessary and from all appearances it is not necessary. She felt there could be problems with drainage, erosion, and landslides and this could all be detrimental to the city. She felt the EIR also inaccurately depicts the damage to vegetation and wildlife. She reiterated that she felt the EIR is very misleading. Sara Jane Hollister, 857 Abbie street, said she has lived on Abbie Street for 13 years. She stated she knows the Bondes and they have been good neighbors and hoped they could all continue that relationship. She was not in favor of canceling the Williamson Act and felt it was rushing the matter to attempt to meet the April 1 General Plan deadline. She felt the public is being rushed to review the EIR and give their comments. She is concerned about traffic at the turnout on Abbie Street. In addition, she is concerned that the lower area of her house is already experiencing moisture and mildew; and that if development occurs with accompanying soundwalls that sunlight to her home will be further cut off, worsening the moisture problem. ~ MINUTES PLANNING COHIIISSIOB KARCH 13, 1991 Page 12