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for-acre basis as those other properties. Mr. Rowe noted that the Costas property is providing the property to realign Vineyard Avenue. Commissioner Arkin advised that he was looking at the issue of the amenity from another perspective and he would like to see a couple of below-market-rate duplexes in the project, and since they cannot be added to the 189 units in the Specific Plan, he would like to see them on the Costas property. Mr. Rowe advised that in order to meet the timeframe for the school to be completed in 2002, it will be necessary to start the construction of the road in April or May, so they would like to be able to work on Saturday and possibly change the hours to 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It was suggested that the consRuction of the road be allowed on Saturday, and the house construction be limited to Monday through Friday. Mr. Rowe clarified that they have saved some additional trees because of changes in the grading, and he would like to review those with the Commissioners when they visit the site. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Rowe confirmed that the road construction on Saturday would apply to the realignment of Vineyard Avenue and the loop street only, not to interior streets. Commissioner Roberts suggested that the Saturday construction hours include the grading, so that it can be completed expeditiously. In response to a question from Commissioner Maas, Mr. Pavan clarified that the Specific Plan does not specify any mitigation for non-heritage, orchard-type trees, and the condition exceeds the Specific Plan by requiring that a non-heritage tree or orchard tree be replaced one-for-one with a 24" box-size tree. Mr. Pavan further noted that the Planning Commission may modify this requirement. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED S~eve Brozosky noted that six valley oak trees will be removed and four of these are heritage trees and he would like to see them preserved. He advised that he would also like to see the deodar cedar ~ree preserved as well. He also advised that elevation of the old Vineyard Avenue is about eight feet higher than the proposed homes. He expressed concern about the views from the trail into the yards and homes. Mr. Pavan commented on the proposed landscaping that could be used to provide privacy. He also indicated that a condition has been included to require that the proposed use of old Vineyard Avenue as a public trail be disclosed to home buyers. Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to see the trail designed and approved before the homes are built so that future homeowners cannot oppose it. Mr. Pavan advised that the conceptual trail plan can be provided at the tentative map phase and that the appropriate disclosures be made to potential home buyers. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Arkin stated that he would like to delay approval of the project until the Planning Commissioners have an oppommity to walk the property. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 11, 2000 Page 7