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that for the alternatives which do not have cluster of houses, only one EVA is planned -the one that goes out to the north. One of the concerns is that EVAs need to be located where a reasonable number of people will think that is the best and quickest way to get out. The EVAs would probably not be the logical source of exit unless there is some blockage on the main road. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if one of the EVAs would never be built under Alternative 4 and if there were a third proposal if there are issues with the other EVA in terms of access and ownership. Ms. Mundie said yes. She added that no other proposal has been studied by the Draft EIR team at this time, although other alternatives may come forward. Chairperson Arkin inquired at what point can the Commission get more clarity on this issue. Mr. Pavan replied that staff can come back to the Commission with answers on that. He added that Fire Chief Cody is present to answer those questions. The Commission took afive-minute break at this point. Chairperson Arkin stated that after consultation with staff and given the volume of material to go through, the presentation should be continued and public comment from the people in the audience taken. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Allen Roberts, 16 Grey Eagle Court and owner of the property at 29 Grey Eagle Court, currently a vacant lot which is referenced in the Draft EIR and one of the last lots to be developed in the Grey Eagle subdivision. He noted that an EVA was planned through his property and that he has no agreement with the developer to allow siting an EVA through his property. He continued that it looked like the plan was to use an existing easement that he had with the City of Pleasanton, which he feels does not allow for an EVA. He stated that the Draft EIR calls for a maximum grade of 12 percent for an EVA or fire truck access to keep things from falling off the back of the truck if it goes up too steep of a hill. He noted that the hill has a grade of 18 percent, which, is too steep for a fire truck. He wanted to make sure that the issue of an EVA through his property was flagged as part of the Draft EIR. Lee Fulton, 3407 Brandy Court, stated that one of the many wonderful things about living in Pleasanton is its horizon and that one can look up from just about anywhere in town and see unspoiled ridgelines on the horizon, whether it is the north Livermore hills, Mount Diablo, southern eastern hills, or the Ridgelands. He noted that he was told by staff over ayear-and-a- half ago that ridgeline development was discouraged by the General Plan; hence, this plan, as proposed, probably would not be approved. He added that many cities in the area, including Danville, prohibit ridgeline building and protect them very diligently. Mr. Fulton stated that the plan as presented to staff grossly misrepresents the visual impact of the project by originally using only six locations, all of which were in Kottinger Ranch. He noted that four other sites have been added in Grey Eagle Court, Red Feather Court, and a few others. He stated that one of the reasons why the pictures are problematic is because 28-millimeter wide-angle lenses were used for all the pictures except that from Bernal Avenue, which utilized a EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 12, 2006 Page 14 of 21