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Prank Belecky, 922 Madera, reiterated his concerns about the hearings running so late. He felt it was improper and possibly illegal, and probably would not do any good any way. He said he was not trying to be argumentative and did appreciate the amount of work the Commission puts into their job, but was simply a concerned citizen. Randy Harris represented the Foley family. They own an 1,800 acre ranch adjacent to the Ruby Hills project. He expressed concern with language in the preannexation agreement about the possibility of the inclusion of a sports park in the project. He said a sports park would severely impact the cattle operation. He concluded that he felt this issue was not addressed in the EIR and should be taken into consideration. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Hovingh stated that he was in favor of continuing the application as he has many unanswered questions, but felt they could be answered over the telephone with staff. Commissioner Horan expressed some confusion as to whether an EIR was necessary for a 350 acre portion of the project. He felt a cost benefit analysis was necessary; what the assumptions were; and how the figures were arrived at. Commissioner Michelotti said she has seen the plan at different times, but felt it was very frustrating to go through all this tonight without having all the answers in place. She said she had many questions about water, sewage, whether there should be an EIR on the discussed 350 acres, traffic, a cost benefit analysis. Chairman Mahem said she felt the audience has raised some important questions that need to be answered. She also felt a traffic report should have been made. Commissioner McGuirk said he would call Mr. Rasmussen with some questions; however, he wished to recommend that the next time this case is discussed it should be at the first of the meeting, with either no other cases or light cases to be handled after this case. Chairman Mahem noted that November 13th meeting will address the North Sycamore Specific Plan; November 20 should address Ruby Hill. A motion was made by Commissioner Horan, seconded by Commissioner Hovingh to continue this application to November 20 to be discussed along with the tentative map, and to defer all other cases to subsequent meetings. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Horan, Hovingh, McGuirk, Michelotti, and Chairman Mahem None None None ~ Minutes Planning Commission Meeting October 23, 1991 Page 22 . .