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In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas, Mr_ SwiR noted that procedures had not been set forth to ensure that the Chrisniarzs did not use their well if a drought condition existed. Staff had hoped that the two parties would be able to come to an agreement in the event of a drought_ Commissioner Sulliva~z advised that the condition stated that the Brozoskys would notify the Chrismans in writing of a low water condition_ Mr_ SwiR advised that if the two parties were not able to come to an agreement, the Brozoskys would contact the Planning Department. Planning staff would estimate the water t7ow, and ask the Chrismans not to use the well_ In respo~zse to err inquiry by Comn-rissioner Maas, Mr. Swig advised that the Planning Commission may wish to separate the well issue from the tentative reap, and address the well at the final map_ Commissioner Sullivan advised that this project had a long history, and that he had never been happy with the project. He advised that he could not make the Finding 1 or Finding 4. He believed that the changes in grading and the retaining walls, as well as the increase in excavation, constituted a major change to the PUD. I-Ie could not support the tentative map, regardless of the well issue_ Chairperson Arkin agreed with Commissioner Sullivan's assessment, and added that he had never supported the proj ect_ Because this issue would be heard by Council, he wished to provide some information that would be helpful to Council. He would like to sec visuals of the retaining walls. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that because Lots 17, l 8, and 1 9 had been razed, that visuals of those areas would be useful as wcll_ Commissioner Sullivan noted that the major problems would occur when somebody runs out of water. If the well starts running dry, the Chrismans have the ability to open up the valve on the City water pipe; the Brozoskys would not have that ability without considerable time and expense_ He believed that it would be lair for the G'hrism ens to curtail their water use until the problem with water flow had passed. C'orrrmissioner Maas agreed with Commissioner Sullivan's assessment, and did not agree with the definition of domestic use. She prioritized domestic use as tap water, animals, and irrigation, in that order. Commissioner Sullivan believed it was very important for the City to set a consistent policy with respect to these instances. Chairperson Arkin agreed with Ms. Roberts' statement that the people doing the subdivision should discontinue use of the well, and believed that it was a reasonable PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 2003 Page 9