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also reviewed the mm-key school concept and the details of the potential agreement for a turn- key school. Alan Burrell of Dahlin Group Architects, 2671 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, provided readerings of the proposed houses. He stated that this product is the result of a long, intensive effort by Delco Builders, staff, and staff's consultants, and very specific direction from staff and staff's consultant. He advised that there are five plans and a total of 14 different elevations for the 26 lots on the east side, noting that the focus of the design was a French direction. He advised that the letter from staff's consultants commenting on the proposed plans was responded to in writing, as well as in modifications to the drawings. Discussion ensued regarding the single-door entries, the sizes and siting of the attached garages with respect to the houses, the size of the porches, the siting of homes along the new Vineyard Avenue and the possible clustering of those homes, the number of single-story homes, and the option for second units above the detached garages. Commissioner Roberts stated that she is concerned about the Hahner Ranch homes having the same d~ign as the 27 previously approved homes for the adjacent properties. Commissioner Maas stated that she is also concerned that there will not be more ora variety. Mr. Bur~ell reported that he is working with Mr. Hahner on the remainder of his property, and provided an overview of the proposal. Commissioner Roberts expressed concern that the proposal sounds like a family compound, rather than an agricultural property. She noted that the Specific Plan restricts the estate lot to one acre. She advised that she likes the access from an existing road. She expressed concern that there is a PG&E easement through the area which needs to be considered. She stated that she feels it is important that the plans and grading for this site be determined now. She questioned placing the agricultural buildings next to the school. Commissioner Roberts advised that Mr. Brozosky has expressed concern that home buyers would be opposed to the 4-H operations that he conducts on his property. Wayne Hahner, 2287 Vineyard Avenue, noted that the site topography makes it difficult to operate the machinery needed for the vineyard and it is helpful to have some flat area for these operations. He noted that visually fruit-bearing crops appear the same as rootstock. He advised that he is considering rootstock because the school is inunediately east of the project vineyard and rootstock would reduce the use of pesticides that may impact the school. He stated that if ~ is a good reason to have fruit-bearing stock, it would be all right with him. Commissioner Roberts advised that the rootstock is removed before it becomes a full-grown grape vine. She noted that a pest management system is required as a part of the Specific Plan. She stated that most of the vineyards are capable ofheing organic, except for the use of"Round- Up," and some are attempting to discontinue its use. She commented that the point of the Vineyard Corridor is to have vineyards, not rootstock. Mr. Hahner advised that it is his intention to put in full trellises and allow the rootstock to grow to full height, and only take it out in the event he is able to sell it. Commissioner Arkin stated that he believes the community expects to PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 11, 2000 Page 5