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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED_ Mr. Peter MacDonald, 400 Main Street, Suite 210, spoke on behalf o£the applicant, and noted that the water park was a safe and well-run amenity to the City that kids could bicycle to with their friends. He believed that it was time to update the water park. He wished to address Condition 95, which reads: "Prior to occupancy of the expanded water park, the applicant shall extend the existing 12-inch diameter water line in Stanley Boulevard from the PGBcE substation (3350 Stanley Boulevards east to the project's EVA road at Stanley Boulevard" Mr. MacDonald noted that this condition was a surprise to the applicant, because a series of discussions with Public Works and the Fire Department revealed that the on-site system met the City's fire requirements_ He requested that the Public Works Director determine the projects' share of the water line extension and that language be added to the condition_ He felt the entire cost of the water line was not attributable to the prof ect_ A general discussion o£the water line and pumping ensued. Mr_ Gler~.n Kierstead, owner/developer, 6543 Regional Street, Dublin, apologized for not having the water issue mitigated prior to the meeting_ He noted that he had met numerous times with the Fire Inspector, Eric Carlson, and believed that the issue had been mitigated to the satisfaction of the City_ He added that they would revisit the issue with Mr_ Carlson_ He described the water system, and noted that the 6-inch line was sufficient to provide sprix~lcler systems for all of the buildings, as well as 2,500 gpm for the fire hoses. He noted that the inclusion of cement siding, steel roofs, steel framing, and no combustible materials outside the buildings worked well to mitigate any potential Fire issues. Any fire on the inside of a building would be controlled by the sprinkler system_ He noted that the pump was pressure-driven, and used only when needed_ Mr. Kierstead detailed the history of this application_ He noted that California Splash had been in operation for 23 years without a major safety issue_ Ms_ Patricia Knutson, California Splash, gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the proposed expansion_ She noted that the bowl shape of the parcel would be maintained to screen the amenities_ She noted that they would maintain a clean, crisp look to the park. They planned to include lounging areas in the sun and the shade, as well as 16,000 square feet of artificial shade for the guests' comforts_ A wave pool and private rental cabanas would be included in the amenities_ When the Lazy River ride is completed, the park would have the longest such ride in the United States. She noted that the park included features friendly to small children and their families_ In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin, Mr_ Kierstead replied that the park would accommodate approximately 4,000 people spread over 1 O acres at peak times_ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 28, 2003 Page 1 1