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there has been a lot of discussion about the lead from the airport and the noise from the freeway and the airport. Commissioner Olson stated that he felt it was reasonable that in comparing the General Plan to the PUD, the PUD has more details that are specific to the project and that this may also apply to a Specific Plan for a specific area. He indicated that he felt this would be picked up in the PUD process. Mr. Bocian referred to Exception 6 of the Amended Specific Plan, which stipulates there that the EIR is a document related to this Specific Plan, and, therefore, the information in the EIR is part of the Plan. Commissioner Narum indicated that she did not want to belabor the point, but noted that some of the things listed as specific standards are in the EIR. Mr. Roush stated that it is somewhat broad, but noted that Section 3.11 on page 25 addresses the issue in a general way in that the overall site design of CLC minimizes the exposure of the residents to the I-580 noise, with the purpose of looking at the environmental noise mitigation to flush out the detail, which would be seen in the PUD. Chair Blank noted that the Plan does not say anything about the airport noise. Ms. Giffin reiteration that this is covered in the EIR. Chair Blank stated that ten years from now, people could band together and say there is too much noise at the airport. Ms. Giffin noted that on page 32, Land Use Policy, LU.10, it states that all residential structures within the Continuing Care Community are required to be designed to meet single event interior noise levels at specific decibel levels. Commissioner Narum then referred to page 21, Section 1.3.5, which talks about providing landscaping, including green walls. She inquired what a green wall was in this reference. Ms. Giffin replied that it looks like lattice with vines growing up it, as opposed to green building. Commissioner Narum referred to Section 1.3.14 and inquired if the auto dealership was okay with prohibiting the use of exterior loud speakers. Ms. Giffin replied that it was. Commissioner Narum referred to Section 2, Retail and Commercial Site Design Standards, on page 24, and indicated that she did not find any strong wording on trails and bike access, making it bike-friendly. Chair Blank read Section 2.25, which provides for pedestrian connection points to the extent feasible to trails and pathways. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 22, 2008 Page 11 of 13