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impact was found to be unmitigated-able and would require a statement of overriding considerations for approval of the EIR. Regarding other biological resources, there was detailed study of species and conditions which require mitigation and monitoring plans for those species and there may be a condition to create a wildlife crossing at Hearst Drive and more surveys done to confirm the existence of some species. There would be some wetland filling and the applicant would be required to provide a 2 to 1 ratio of new wetlands areas. Another issue was geotechnical issues. There would be further site specific analysis if the project moves forward and a geological hazard abatement district which would monitor all issues and make any necessary repairs. Another issue was fire safety and access. There will be a requirement for the preparation of a Wildland Urban Interface Fire Management Plan to reduce the potential for fires, spreading of fires and allowance for appropriate access onto the site by the Fire Department. A 100 foot defensible open space would be mandated from individual property lines to ensure fire danger is minimized. The applicant will also provide a Type 3 four-wheel drive fire vehicle to the Fire Department, all homes will be sprinklered, materials used are required to be of a fire resistant construction, and the fire flow would be 1.5 times the City's normal standards to ensure available water pressure. Staff worked with the EIR consultant and an expert sub-consultant on visual issues to provide visual simulations. The main view areas are from the north at Grey Eagle and the west at Kottinger Ranch and Mr. Iserson presented some of the simulated studies to the Council which showed the growth of trees over time. Mr. Iserson said one of the reasons the Planning Commission had trouble certifying the EIR was a technical question dealing with the type of lens used in the visual analyses. A 28-mm. lens was used rather than a 58-mm. lens and the Commission questioned its realistic nature. He said it was staff's opinion that the EIR does show where the project would be visible from, what would take to mitigate it and concluded that the project would blend in with the surrounding area and lose its initial visibility. Mayor Hosterman noted the Council was being asked to consider and approve a project which would consist of 51 homes, she confirmed with Mr. Iserson that the homes would come forward as individual PUD's and the Council would review those on a case-by-case basis along with an individual visual analysis of the specific home which will include grading, trees removed and replanted. Each home would go through staff to review and approve, detailed drawings and simulations would be presented to the Planning Commission if they disagree with staff's action. Councilmember McGovern confirmed that the Council could condition each home's design to be heard by the Planning Commission. Mr. Iserson said the EIR and conditions have identified the high visibility lots and those are addressed in the design guidelines and have additional requirements during the custom home process. Regarding additional mitigations for the Grey Eagle homes, most of the lots would be lowered and lots adjacent to that development would also be reduced and lowered between 4 and 29 feet than what was originally proposed. Another condition was added to determine which lots would be amenable for one-story and staff feels both the EIR and PUD adequately addresses the issue of visibility and view impacts. City Council Minutes 10 September 4, 2007