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Vice-Chairperson Roberts suggested taking the agenda out of order and heazing Item No. 6D first to accommodate the large number of individuals present who would like to address the Commission. On Commission consensus, it is unanimously ordered that the agenda be taken out of order. 5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION There were none. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS d. Draft EIR Sconine Session for the Lester Proaerly Public scoping session for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for PUD-97-19, the request by Shea Homes for PUD rezoning and development plan approval to allow the construction of 74 single-family detached homes and public park uses on the approximately 121-acre Lester properly located at 11021 and 11033 Dublin Canyon Road. The purpose of this public meeting is to gather public comment pertaining to the scope and content of the EIR for this proposal. Mr. Iserson referenced a staff report dated November 23, 1998, and highlighted key areas contained in the report including background information; requirements for an Environmental Impact Report; project description; environmental issues; and EIR alternatives. In conclusion, Mr. Iserson indicated that the purpose of the hearing is to heaz comments, concerns, and potential environmental issues which may result from the project so that they can be adequately addressed in the EIR. The Commission and public is being asked to identify such issues. The Draft EIR will return to the Commission when it's complete. Mr. Iserson stated that staffs recommendation is that the Planning Commission open the public scoping session, heaz all public testimony, and provide comment and direction pertaining to the Draft Environmental Impact Report for PUD-97-19 so that all environmental issues and impacts can be addressed in the DEIR for the project. Discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff relating to the urban growth boundary, conducting an economic infrastructure analysis, the County developing property into 100-acre pazcels, and incorrect information contained in the staff report relating to squaze footage of Plans 1, 2 and 3. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED James Hull, 7560-D Canyon Meadow Circle, addressed the Commission and expressed his concern relating to traffic congestion on Dublin Canyon Road when it is utilized to bypass Interstate 580, ingress/egress safety at the project's entrance due to vehiculaz speed on Dublin Canyon Road, and the proposed development's visibility to the adjacent Canyon Meadows condominium development. He questioned why widening improvements to Dublin Canyon Road have been delayed. Roger Rager, 8170 Canyon Creek Circle, addressed the Commission and expressed concern with traffic congestion on Dublin Canyon Road, inadequate notification of the meeting to adjacent condominium PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 November 23, 1998