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293 Ms. Mohr commented that a deep sewer could have an impact on soil stability and suggested that instead of eliminating the condition completely, it could be noted that an appropriate resolution of the problem would be made which may or may not make it necessary to raise the street. Mr. Hellmann stated that that was acceptable to him. He continued that Condition No. 61 would leave the authority over the project with the Superintendent of Schools and requested that it be deleted. Mr. Mercer explained that that condition is in effect in other subdivisions on Foothill road and that the other builders and subdividers have mitigated the problem with the District. Ms. Mohr noted that Condition No. 12 did not identify the type of bridge that would be built. She stated that wood would lend itself well to the development character in that particular location and recommended that wood be identified as the bridge of choice, unless the engineering staff found it impractical. Mr. Hellmann stated that that was acceptable to him. Mr. Mercer asked Mr. Elliott how long a wooden bridge would last and how much it would cost the City to replace it. Mr. Elliott replied that he had checked with the State of Oregon and Washington, where wooden bridges are extensively used. He indicated that in Oregon, which has more precipitation, and, therefore, deterioration problems, the bridges have at least 20 years of absolutely maintenance free problems. He added that in some areas it has been observed that the metals sometimes tend to rub on the wood and had to be re-finished, which is very minor. He said that in many cases, it has been proven that the bridge life of a wooden bridge equals that of a concrete bridge. Ms. Margaret Tracy, representing the PARC Board of Directors, indicated that she was opposed to the project because it would involve too much grading of knolls and filling of canyons as well as split level grading of lots. She added that major heritage trees would be destroyed and that the small lots are reminiscent of crowded flatland subdivisions. She requested Council to deny the application. Ms. Donna Miller, 11933 Dublin Canyon Road, stated that the project would violate the privacy and safety of the property owners in the area and would cause additional traffic problems. There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Mohr inquired if the driveway problems of existing property owners would be reviewed in the context of the project. - 17 - 6-19-90