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Ms. Adesanya stated that LAFCo received some information today that they may be able to consider, but because the Draft EIR refers to the traffic study as opposed to doing analysis within the document, it presents a problem if that study or the results of that study would have been included in the analysis as an alternative. Commissioner Olson inquired if it was an inclusionary issue, and Ms. Adesanya replied that this is the way she sees it now. Chair Blank asked Ms. Adesanya if she meant that even though the MOU does not contemplate the extension of Stoneridge Drive, the analysis should be included. Ms. Adesanya said yes. Patrick James inquired what would prevent the gate that blocks Stoneridge Drive from opening through for future development. He indicated that he could see future Councilmembers or Planning Commissioners having the ability to open it to through-traffic. He also inquired why the retirement community was not sited to completely block through-access on Stoneridge Drive through to EI Charro Drive. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Chair Blank asked staff if a copy of the MOU was available because in its present state, it did not specifically state that the Stoneridge Drive extension should go through immediately. He inquired if the decision was made not to include it. Mr. Bocian replied that the MOU contemplates there will be an EVA and a reservation of right-of-way. He added that this is how the project is designed and reflected in the project description. Chair Blank inquired if a new EIR would be required if a new Planning Commission or new City Council wanted to open up Stoneridge Drive. Mr. Bocian replied that he did not believe there would be a new EIR but that supplemental work would need to be done, with an opportunity for public comment at that time. Chair Blank inquired if this would be done as part of a PUD, and Mr. Roush replied that it would most likely be a Specific Plan Amendment. He added that in conjunction with that, there would most likely be a supplemental EIR that would look at traffic impacts at that time if the extension were opened. In response to Mr. Patrick's question regarding what would prevent the City from ultimately opening up the EVA, Mr. Bocian stated that the extension of the road is part of the General Plan and that if the Council wanted to extend the roadway, it would most likely require an amendment to the Specific Plan and some supplemental work on the EIR. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 22, 2008 Page 7 of 13