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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 8/8/79 within the Urbanization Line. He stated that although properties contribute to the two assessment districts they are not within the Urbanization Line while people who contribute nothing are within the boundaries. He stated the line was probably made with the 1972 Settlement Agreement in mind and this doesn't make sense. Mr. Wilson addressed Mr. Pearson's concern regarding the 55 million dollar suit by developers against the City and stated it was a result of a person at VCSD who could not count in the early 1970's. Commissioner Wilson then asked Mr. Pearson if the Urbanization Line makes sense to him. Pearson responded that if you follow it, you could keep your neck out of the wringer avoiding another lawsuit. Bill Gibson, Mickey DeFreitas, 1963 Foxwallow,and Gene Finch, 582 Sycamore spoke in favor of this project. Bill Hirst rebutted the statements made of the earlier speakers and addressed 'arbitrary' used in connection with the project. He again reiterated the property has participated in assessments of two districts for years and is entitled to develop. He stated all of the proper soils reports, etc. have been made and he urged approval of the project. Mr. McGovern and Mr. Pearson again spoke urging denial. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Getty asked when the Urbanization Line was established and Mr. Harris responded. Commissioner Jamieson then stated that septic tanks vs sewers would have to be considered by the City Council. Mr. Harris stated that a condition of the staff report is that the development would be required to hook up to sewers. Commissioner Geppert addressed the probable error in the City Council Minutes of June 26, 1979 concerning the number of units per acre. Mr. Harris concurred that this was probably an error. Mr. Harris then explained the number of sewers now available to this development and the likelihood that this project may get more. He further stated that perhaps when the Urbanization Line was drawn, the City Limit should have been used. Commissioner Jamieson then inquired as to whether or not the County Geologist reviewed the soils report. He asked the Commissioners how they felt about having the County Geologist review the report. Chairman Doherty stated this wouldn't be necessary unless required by law. He stated he didn't know whether anything would be gained by it. Mr. Harris stated that when development plans are submitted we could require the County Geologist to review them. Mr. Harris stated the staff is satisfied with a Mitigated Negative Declaration as proposed as the approval of the project would have many conditions which would mitigate any significant adverse effects. Chairman Doherty stated that the City has a lot of control over a HPD development. A motion was made by Commissioner Getty, seconded by Chairman Doherty that there are significant impacts involved in this project which could be mitigated by the conditions of approval to insigificant levels and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration be approved for PUD-79-2. ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Getty, Jamieson, Wilson and Chairman Doherty Commissioner Geppert Resolution No. 1780 was then entered and adopted approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PUD-79-2.