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key azeas contained in the report including background, project description, potential environmental impacts, purpose of the hearing, future hearings and the review process, and staff recommendations. Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff relating to the number of heritage trees being removed, replacement of trees being added as a condition of approval, and elevation of lots above Foothill Road. Commissioner Sullivan noted he met with applicant briefly when he looked at property. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Patrick Currin, Applicant, Currin Construction Company, noted that there are nine hillside lots, four on lower elevations, that existing building will not be torn down, and there is an existing remodel plan on the sales lot building, and other remodeling operations on the two existing homes would proceed without much grading and removal of heritage trees. Further, he noted that the 13 lots were part of the 55-lot development that was approved at the PUD level by the Planning Commission and EIR certified by the City Council. The remaining lots were not approved due to additional geologic information being requested, with the PUD being completed by December 1996. Further, the final map was completed prior to year end and an extension was not granted by City Council, with applicant protesting the decision. He noted that present EIR is a compromised position, and study was prepared by additional geologist. He concluded that additional geological work will be conducted and responded the highest point of development is half the elevation of Castlewood or Golden Eagle. Larry Nebel, 8102 Waz Glory Place, expressed concern with flooding in subdivision, preservation of _ views and wildlife, and possibility of landslides. Further, he requested that the Commission take these issues into account when approving EIR. Bob Duyn, 7751 Country Lane, expressed concern with the seismic analysis, flooding in subdivision, preservation of wildlife, and landslides. Further, he requested that additional data be collected before EIR is approved. Bob Holmes, 6185 Corte Del Rey, expressed concern with preservation of views and the stability of the hillside. Mr. Currin addressed measures taken to prevent landslides. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kumaran stated he would support reducing the project to the four lots on the flat land and protecting the views. Further, he suggested the developer be required to replant trees in the ratio of 6 to 1 for removal of trees, but no removal of heritage trees. Commissioner Kumaran requested that proactive measures be taken to guard against flooding for this project and projects in the future. Further, that required studies be conducted to ensure that natural calamities do not affect proposed development. Commissioner Sullivan requested clazification relating to geotechnical studies previously performed; short-term and long-term visual impacts; mitigation measures for loss of heritage trees; natural open space and effects of grading; differences between architectural guidelines for Oak Tree Farms compared PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 11 July 29, 1998