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Discussion ensued relating to the history of the Vineyard Specific Plan process in relation to lots 29,30 o and3!. Randy Harris, One Kaiser Plaza, attorney for the Foleys, provided background information on the property and the Foley cattle ranching operation. He commented on the inability to further subdivide this property, as listed in the County ordinance, and as referenced in his memorandum dated February 17,1999. He provided an overview of the Foley cattle operation and advised the Commission of the effects of residences on the cattle operation. He further commented on the berm at the Ruby Hills development and noted that the mitigation measures of a berm would nl>t be feasible at the Fagliano property. In conclusion, he requested that the Commission consider the impacts on the Foley Ranch. Sheila Fagliano, 1364 Vineyard Avenue, commented on the distance oithe Fagliano house to the Foley property and advised that the additional lot would be closer to Vineyarq Avenue rather than the Foley property. She expressed concurrence that the cattle operation should hlr disclosed to prospective home buyers. She noted that this lot would be utilized as a single-family dw~lling. She stated that the berm in the Ruby Hill development is a deer fence. She stated that she is not being greedy by desiring the one additional lot as originally promised by the City and requested that the Faglianos be fairly and equally treated. Steve Brozosky, 1700 Vineyard Avenue, expressed concern with one additional house being added to the Specific Plan and he would be in favor of the Berlogar's allocating one additional home; however, he cautioned the Commission that more requests will ensue if they approve an additional lot. r Mr. Harris noted that the City Council would be in support of 190 homes in the Specific Plan to satisfy staff's concern for lots 30 and 31 to be treated equally. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued relating to the length of time that there was an alloc4tion of one additional lot for the Fagliano property and the City Council's decision to eliminate lots to nl:ach 189 homes in the property. Mr. Swift cautioned staff against the recommendation that the Berlogar's allocate a lot to the Fagliano's due to property owners not being notified. Commissioner Sullivan commented on his involvement with the Vineyard Specific Plan process. He noted he would not be in favor of increasing the project to 190 homes and noted that 189 homes is too many. He stated he was previously in agreement with the staff that there would be ill effects of adjacent homes to the cattle operation. Further, he stated that the intent of the County of Alameda's ordinance should be made a part of the Commission's decision. He noted that he had concerns with additional housing impacting agriculture. He noted he would be in favor of staff' s recommendation. Commissioner Sullivan moved that SPA-99-01 and PUD-99-16 be denied based upon the finding that it would be incompatible with the agricultural operations conducted at the adjacent Foley Ranch corral. r Commissioner Arkin stated that the intent for the lots is clear in Alameda County Ordinance 84-113. He noted that the issues must have surfaced during the approval and EIR process with the Commission and the City Council and that these individuals had the ability to address issues at that time. He commented on the importance of retaining cattle ranches and expressed concern with development encroaching on cattle operations. Commissioner Arkin seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12,2000 Page 7