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that with a moderate amount of work it can be retained. If the lot line is moved lower, then the owner of that lot would be responsible for the slope. If the lot line is moved from the lower portion to the upper portion, the applicant will gain 3,000 sq. ft. to the lower site. This would appear to address staff's concerns. Mr. Glenn felt that if all of the recommendations in the geotechnical report are carried out, development of the area should be okay. Mr. Glenn reviewed the drainage plan for the project. Commissioner Inner discussed the environmental assessment of the project and stated that in the past there have been significant flooding problems in the area. Mr. Glenn acknowledged that significant drainage work will have to be done. Darryl Alexander, Land Surveyor, reviewed the drainage of water on Foothill Road in the vicinity of the proposal. A French-type drain type system is proposed in the geologic report and this is what is intended to be installed. Commissioner Innes discussed plugged storm drains in the area with debris coming down the culverts. Mr. Alexander stated there hasn't been sufficient engineering done to this time regarding this particular item. Chairman Wilson then asked about the runoff between this proposal and the Upshaw property. Mr. Alexander stated that their proposal would have no effect with regard to runoff onto the Upshaw property. Commissioner Wellman asked for a comparison of the size of the lots with and without a lot line adjustment. The applicant reviewed the various lot sizes. Mr. Glenn stated that concerning the leach field and septic tank, they will be removed prior to development. The project is to be serviced with a public sewer system. Mr. Glenn reviewed the layout of the grove of Eucalyptus trees as well as the oak tree. Commissioner Innes indicated that it would appear the way the property lines are laid out that if the Eucalyptus trees are removed so would the screening between Upshaw's property and Lots 5 and 6. Mr. Glenn stated that the City has a very strict policy concerning trees. Commissioner Innes asked Mr. Swift about the legalities of changing the direction of the runoff. Mr. Swift reviewed surcharged water and drainage with regard to liability. Chairman Wilson stated that Boatright's property had a drainage system which was supposed to handle runoff and in fact Chairman Wilson's property on the other side of the street lost fences and suffered erosion. Dr. Hari Puri, 3885 Foothill Road, (owner of the property) urged approval of their proposal. He thanked the members of the Planning Commission for their attention and thanked Commissioners Wellman and Inner for visiting the site. He stated they do not plan to remove the grove of Eucalyptus trees. Regarding - 4 - _._. .._.. _... .. ... _ ,...._... __...._.. _. . _ .._. T ..