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Are there any questions? MCALL:Yes -. SIRACUSA:Yes -. GRAHAM:I -. SPRINGER:Commissioner McCall, Siracusa and then Graham. MCCALL:I guess, my question is just what are the ramifications if the zoning is, stays as a split zoning with RM-1 and RM-10. DARROW:Well,atthistime,ifthisportionhereweretobeRM-10andthisportion here were to remain RM-1, it would allow for a larger development to occur. They would have a unit for every 1,000 square feet or a condominium unit of 20 units, as well as whatever would be operating here at this point. And, again, the reason for the recommendation from the Director is to prevent, number one, split zoning because were trying to stay away from split zoning. And, number two, we dont feel this, this particular location is located on a, next to a stream and its relatively steep. So the Planning Director doesnt feel this is an appropriate area for an expanded use of this type. SPRINGER:Commissioner Siracusa. SIRACUSA:Relative to that, leads right into my question about the slope of the land relative to the stream. DARROW:They would have to meet requirements of the Building Department to be able to build the structure. But, at this point, it appears that with preliminary drawings they have been able to meet these requirements to be able to build these particular structures in these areas. SIRACUSA:Thats not my question, Jeff. Im wondering does the land slope; and, if so, does it slope down towards the stream or in another direction? DARROW:This is a typographical map right here; and these lines here identify the slope. It is sloping towards the stream. The stream is located in this area here. I dont know, I think the pictures have gotten passed around, and it kind of gives you an idea of what, certain areas are flattened out and others are steep. So Im sure that the areas that would be allowed for development would be in those areas that are not so steep. YUEN:This might be a good time to mention something for the new Commissioners. We have a rezoning application here where the applicant has a really particular plan, a definite plan that they want to do that is actually, involves fewer units than is allowed by the present zoning, but its spread out over a larger area than the present zoning, which is why she is coming in for rezoning. However, when you rezone a property, unless you put special conditions on it, the applicant is not limited to the project that they come in with. To give you an example, commercial zoning, the applicant may come in with a plan to build a, they may present 3