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point in time, that will provide the incentive for this to proceed expeditiously from this point forward. GRAHAM:Well, sort of makes a lot of sense what youre saying. And the only thing is that it doesnt seem to address the fact that Mr. Rohr wrote a letter in January 2005 saying theres no market for development such as this, so I can see why you need the extension. But the fact that today he doesnt think theres a market for it, thats what kind of leads me my general wondering about where is this thing going, thats all. And I dont feel like I need to pressure you to defend his comments or doing anything like that. I just want to let you know it kind of sits in the background in ones mind when one looks at these individual conditions whether this is even related to whats going to really happen here, thats all. BAIL:Well, I think, you know, that one of things we had to show when wesubmittedourapplicationforanextensionoftimewasthatwemetthethreshold condition in the permit itself for an extension of time -. GRAHAM:Yes. BALIL:Which had to do with facts being beyond our ability; and that was the reason the language was added to the letter. But I do understand your concern, and that I understand it, and its well communicated. GALDONES:Thank you. Further questions or discussions? Seeing none, is there anyone from the public here to testify on this subject matter? Seeing none, Ms. Bail, do you have any comments that you would like to close with or address the statements made by Director Yuen? BAIL:I think theres just one minor point. I think we have a respectful disagreement about the various issues that are contained in their Recommendation. I would note, though, that, very specifically, with regard to the 95 affordable housing ordinance, that was the time when we were before the Council for our last extension request; and even given that, you know, there was no affordable housing condition imposed on this development at that point in time. That has been the state of affairs for this project. And this would be the first time that this project would be subject to an affordable housing requirement, despite the fact that the 300 acres was intended to complement the Highlands development. GALDONES:Any further questions or discussions? Commissioner Springer? SPRINGER:Based on particularly those elements of agreement between the Applicant and the Director, could we go through any amendments that need to be made to the Recommendation thats before us? GALDONES:Jeff or Director Yuen? 14