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effect on the azea. He stated that he would like to know what is happening to the Spotomo property. Acting Chairperson asked staff for an update on the Spotomo property and inquired if the Planning Commission approved the rock stone walls or if these were installed by the developer and not a part of the PUD. Ms. Decker replied that the entryway for the Heartwood Communities was approved as part of the development plan. She indicated that she would bring information back regazding the Spotomo property to the Commission at a later time. Dolores Bengtson, 568 Hamilton Way, read her comments regazding the Oak Grove project. She expressed concern about the deletion of the internal trails and staging area from the project's proposed 497 acres of public space in the preferred 51-unit Alternative 4. She stated that the initial proposal for 98 homes included a public staging azea, a complete network of internal trails and a segment for a future regional trail, and a 6.5-acre neighborhood pazk, all consistent with the approved 1993 Community Trails Master Plan. She noted that there was no community participation in the discussions that resulted in Alternative 4 and understood that the reason for the deletion of the staging azea and internal trails was to satisfy the Kottinger Ranch homeowners' desire to eliminate the potential traffic generated by public open space use. She pointed out that the Dra$ Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project stated that the trails, staging azea, and park would not have a significant impact on traffic. Ms. Bengtson then proceeded to explain the importance of staging azeas and trails for citizens to enjoy the view and beauty of the open space and specific areas of interest. She encouraged the Commission to evaluate this project cazefully not only as it relates to complying with high standazds for good residential planning but also in terms of good planning for public use of open space, indicating that its recommendations could either provide 51 new estate homeowners a 497-acre private preserve or the community with a priceless resource that all citizens can enjoy. Acting Chairperson Fox stated that she sent an email to the Pazks and Recreafion Commission in which was discussed at that Commission's meeting and requested staff to distribute a copy of that email as well as the minutes from that meeting to the rest of the Planning Commissioners. She inquired if the matter will come before the Pazks and Recreation Commission before the Planning Commission hearing. Commissioner Blank advised that he is not making a comment because he recused himself from this project. He inquired when the matter would come before the Planning Commission. Ms. Decker stated that the matter would come before the Pazks and Recreation Commission before the Planning Commission but that the date has not yet been set. She advised that the work to be undertaken to respond to the comments on the Draft EIR is very detailed and is taking longer than anticipated. She indicated that it should be completed in mid-January, and staff would then need time to review and analyze the project. She noted that the matter of the trails and staging area would be a point of discussion at the heazing. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 27, 2006 Page 2 of 19