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residents, and problems associated with the creek running through the property. Further, he requested that the adjacent condominium residents be notified of any future hearings on this matter. Michael Lembrecht, 8128 Canyon Creek Circle, addressed the Commission and expressed concern with the inadequate notification of the meeting to adjacent residents, traffic congestion on Dublin Canyon Road, and erosion problems associated with the creek. Dave Dockter, 1020 Dublin Canyon Road, addressed the Commission and stated he would like the EIR to address traffic concerns, development of scenic bicycle paths, maintaining the bends in the present road to decrease vehiculaz speed levels, the cumulative effects of development of property on wildlife, surrounding land uses, grading, drainage, and slope and tree retention. He mentioned the need to maintain a wildlife corridor through the Lester property, had concerns about development at the Panganiban and Kolb properties, and questioned if the proposed development is allowed by the General Plan. He said any development of this site must be "state of the art" in terms of sensitivity to the environment. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Cooper stated that the EIR needed to address issues relating to adjacency of the property to East Bay Pazk Regional Land, traffic congestion on Dublin Canyon Road, and installation of additional traffic controls. Further, he stated that there are substantial benefits to the City by offering access to East Bay Regional Park land from Devaney Canyon; however, an analysis of how the staging area in Devaney Canyon will be utilized needs to be addressed. He expressed concern with wildlife corridors and stated that tree removal should be minimal. He spoke in favor of discouraging deer crossing on Dublin Canyon Road by providing yeaz-round water resources further up the canyon and with mitigating traffic concerns through wildlife habitat improvement. He spoke in favor of a reasonably-sized development being located on this property and stated he would not be in support of the "no project" alternative, due to no public access being granted to Devaney Canyon. He felt a lot of sensitivity would be required in developing this site. Commissioner Maas stated her concurrence with the importance of preserving wildlife and with providing yeaz-round water resources as a wildlife mitigation being located further up the canyon. She expressed concern with the visual impact of development and stated she would not like to see any development on the knoll. She spoke in favor of a clustered townhome project, the density of the project being at the mid-way point or less, and mitigation of traffic issues. She stated that she was not impressed with the Shea Home plans for this area and that this is an important piece of property to be developed. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern with the Urban Growth boundary issue and visual impacts. Further, he stated that even though the Foothill Road guidelines don't specifically apply to this area, similaz guidelines should be required. He stated that development of a wildlife corridor is an interesting option; however, he expressed concern with tampering with wildlife and nature. He is concerned with cumulative impacts to the wildlife corridors. Further, he expressed concern with utilities and potential growth inducing effects of crossing property lines, grading, and the cut and fill impacts to the stream. He stated his concurrence with the request for an economic or fiscal analysis being performed. He PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 November 23, 1998