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Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff relating to the size of lot and pad, enforcement of construction timelines, completion of geotechnical evaluations, the color of the house, and current grading that is being done on the property. Commissioner Sullivan commented on possible grading being done on this property and inquired about dirt that is placed at the base of trees. Commissioner Maas suggested continuing this hearing until a new geotechnical survey could be conducted and concerns related to grading aze resolved. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Jerrell Thomas, the applicant, addressed the geotechnical concerns and stated that a subsequent geotechnical study had been performed and another geotechnical study would be performed when the lot is approved to be built. Some repair work is needed. He stated that no grading has been conducted on the property since he has owned the property. He stated that an adjacent builder requested the temporary dumping of dirt on this property until such time the dirt could be hauled away. The applicant stated he would take full responsibility for removal of the dirt from around the trees on the property. The applicant further urged the Commission not to view this property as a new lot and informed the Commission of the monies that have been spent and the improvements that have been performed on the property. He requested that the Commission approve the set-back of the lot from the fire turn around, due to his private agreement with the Nelsons relating to maintenance of the fire road. He stated that the delay were due to his not being an experienced developer and because there were very complicated issues with the neighbors. _ Further, he requested that the property not be subject to growth management constraints, that property not be subject to a two-year expiration date for building, that the property not be subject to restrictions on design guidelines, and that the Commission reimburse the applicant's $2,000 application fee or provide credit to him. Vicki Thomas, 27933 Via Ventana, Los Altos Hills, stated that as applicants they have cooperated fully in meeting requirements of the City of Pleasanton and the neighbors. Further, she stated that a considerable amount of monies have been expended in connection with this property. She requested that the Commission approve this application. (Recess taken from 9:42 - 9:50 p.m.) Neil Nelson, 8088 Bethel Lane, commended the applicants for their perseverance in pursuing this project and expressed support with the applicant's efforts. Mr. Nelson referenced a letter dated September 21, 1998, and requested that the Commission return the slope of property to the original contours on the Whitaker's side or provide a grading permit documentation approved by a public process that would lead to the approval of the existing PUD site contours; include as part of the conditions of approval that the fire turn-azound and slope on Pazcel "B" be corrected to provide a flat pavement area and a slope of 3:1 until the slope meets original native soil; include an indication that this PUD bear the responsibility to maintain the fire turn-azound substructure/pavement areas including those portions on the adjacent PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 October 14, 1998