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Commissioner Lindsey stated that he has concerns with the steepness of lots 13 through 16. He asked Mr. Harris if access is okay on lots 13 through 16. Mr. Harris said there is access. Commissioner Doherty stated that he has walked the site and there is evidence of slippage on the sites and that someone has to be correct about this fault, Mr. Hull or Mr. Hart, or others. Mr. Harris stated that Mike Hansen of Judd Hull has been talking to Earl Hart and Mr. Hart was more concerned about sliding than surface rupture and that one of the conditions of recommended approval addresses lot 14. He further stated that the report was made by Mr. Hull and reviewed by Dave Carpenter (an independent geologist) and then by Earl Hart of the State. Commissioner Getty inquired about underground irrigation. She said that if the fault goes through this property as suggested it would also be true that it would go through the Boatright property as well. Mr. Harris concurred with this statement. Commissioner Lindsey addressed density of the property vs. Boatright's. Commissioner Doherty addressed wIS and if reduced by four lots wouldn't the development comply. Mr. Harris stated, no it would not. Commissioner Getty stated that one has to walk the land and view the open space requirements, clusters of houses, etc. to see that they are compatible with the terrain and that they are economically feasible for development. Mr. Harris stated the ordinance is set up with a certain amount of open space provided. Commissioner Doherty said the ordinance was drawn specifically to prevent the rape of the hillside. Art Dunkley, 844 Division St didn't think that by walking it. He said the surrounding posal and don't seem to have intend to install a security property. reet, spoke as the applicant. He said he the property it would make you understand homeowners are fully aware of the pro- any problems with it. He said they gate to keep casual people out of the Tom Plummer, 1225 David Street, Concord, project planner for the development spoke, addressing topography, geotechnical information, access, physical boundaries, vegetation, etc. He presented maps with overlays to further illustrate their intention. Mike Hansen, geologist for Judd Hull spoke to the geotechnical aspects of this case. He said this property is one of the most stable pieces on the ridge. He said Lot 14 could be repaired by grading, engineering fill, etc. to make it safe. He further stated he spent some time with Mr. Hart concerning his comments on the fault and that based upon literature available and studies made no one really seems to know where the fault is, at this location. He said the fault is abso- lutely identified from Dublin to Tejan Canyon and from Sunol to -16- ......»..,_..~,__.~...~. ............ .. ... ....... .. . ._ _..,.._ __.._.~, .. .~ ....... .. .~.. _.. ... .. ...._._~. ..._ .. . __.....T.. .._ ...~...................