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Discussion ensued pertaining to the issue of limiting the use of the site to activities related to an interpretative nature. Mr. Wolfe noted that this would not be a site that could be rented. Michelle Haydock, 8327 Regency Drive, stated that she served on the task force and that she accepts the plans as they are presented. She advised that the potential uses of the park have been address,d many times and she is still concerned in that the uses are very vague. She noted that the largest white building will be directly on top of the retaining wall and that might seem unfair to those people who look directly at it. She also expressed concern about the bus turnout and busses pulling back into traffic on Foothill Road. Mr. Wolfe confirmed that there is a provision in the plan to create a walkway from the bus turnout on Foothill Road up to the park. Ms. Patfillo advised that during the course of planning the park initially there were no limits set for the potvafial activities, and, therefore, a lot of ideas were discussed, but nothing was cast in stone. With regard to the color of the barn, she noted that this was a certified dairy that set the standard for the milk industry for fifty years, and everything was white, therefore they feel the barn must be white. She noted that none of the heritage trees are proposed for removal. Mr. Wolfe stated that this project is a result of numerous meetings and discussions through a task force comprised of residents around the site and interested community members. He noted that the plan was a collaborative effort and the consultants took the information provided by the task force and created the plan based on that information. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin questioned what the buyers of the Laguna Oaks homes were told when they pumhas~ their homes. Mr. Pavan advised that there was no requirement of the PUD to disclose the use of this site, to the best of his knowledge. In respouse to a question from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Wolfe advised that the City's Mlmicipal Code requires a permit to conduct a wedding on public property. He further advised that reservation of a park space or area requires approval from the Parks and Community Services Department. In response to a question from Commissioner Roberts, staff advised that the shrubs along the open fencing above Laguna Oaks will grow to six to eight feet in height and maintenance of this landscape area is the responsibility of Laguna Oaks. Commissioner Roberts stated that she would like to add a condition of approval that the park not be rented for private functions unrelated to the historical park activities. Commi~ioner Kameny noted that he concurs. Mr. Wolfe advised that he feels that this is in accordance with the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 27, 2000 Page 9