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SIRACUSA:Well,I feel that staff did not address my question accurately or adequately. And if its all right Id like the other Commissioners to note the letter from Susie Osborne and the last paragraph on the first page where she discusses the steepness of the slope, and the condition of the road, and the limited visibility. You cant really tell from the photographs how steep that road is. And I might even be, even consider asking for a site visit because I think its just really important as a safety issue. SPRINGER:Were you going to read something for us? Were you going to read something? SIRACUSA:Well, if the Commissioners dont want to read it themselves, I can read it into, It is apparent to me that the County has not remembered or considered the steep grade of the Opihikao Road and understood the exact location of this property. This poorly maintained CountyRoadisfrequentedwithpotholesandnumerouscarsovertheyearsthatlayoffthesharp and steep edges of the narrow winding road attest to the hazardous driving conditions of this road. The road is very steep with sharp curves and the property lies just above the runaway truck ramp. There is limited visibility from the driveway to the road that people fly down frequently crossing over the center line due to the narrow and sharp angles of the road. I personally, have been almost hit as a result of a youth speeding on the frequent slippery conditions. Blah, blah, it goes on from there. But you get the idea that from the driveway down, maybe I should just question the applicants and let them describe that. SPRINGER:Okay, at the time that we call them forward. Do you have any other requests of staff? SIRACUSA:No, not at this point. SPRINGER:Commissioner Watanabe, and followed by Commissioner Alameda. WATANABE:Im at a loss. Im not sure how much the steepness of the road is really impacted by a two-bedroom bed and breakfast that is anticipating very minimal traffic. How does that change anything? SIRACUSA:I can address, I can answer that if he wants. SPRINGER:If we can get into that during our deliberation. I think that Commissioner Siracusa had asked the staff if they could make a clarification for her, and she wasnt satisfied with the clarification. So right now were just holding our comments to the staffs presentation. Commissioner Alameda. ALAMEDA:Thank you, Madam Chair. SPRINGER:Youre welcome. ALAMEDA:Jeff, you mentioned just the term open permit. And pardon my ignorance, but what is that? 3EXHIBIT D