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in accordance with the Specific Plan, with the addition that the removal of any orchard or non- heritage tree shall be mitigated with the replacement of one 24" box tree. Commissioner Maas advised that thc staff report states that three heritags-size valley oak trees are to be ~moved and she would like to know the value of those trees, Commi**ioner Maas stated that the Commission had also previously discussed the use of cl~teri~ homes vs. cul-de-sac. Mr. Pavan advised that stafflooked at that option, but determined that it made the issue of noise from the Lonestar plant much more problematic. Commi~ioner Arkin advised that he believes the ten-foot side- and rear-yard setbacks are troublesome for homeowners constructing sheds over six feet in height. Mr. Pavan noted that the s~tbacks are as stated in the Specific Plan. In response to a request from Chah~rson Sullivan, Mr. Swift provided information regarding tbe statu~ of discussions related to the cooperative fee agreement. He noted that the school district would like to have the comtruction of the Vineyard school started by this summer so that it would be operable by fall of 2002. Chalrpe~on Sullivan asked for an updat~e on the disc~ ussions regarding the Oreen Building pmetice~. Mr. Pavan advised that a final proposal will be presented at the tentative map hearing. He further advised that the meetings with the applicant and staffhave been very positive and it looks like the practices will exceed those of the C-reenbriar Bernal property project. PI. IBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMI/NTS FROM THE APPLICANT Phil Rowe of Delco Builders represented the applicant. He noted that since the Green Building smndard~ are fairly new procedures, they are contacting their sub-contractors to review the proposed practices. He advised that once a level of comfort is achieved, they will be submitting a revised proposal. With regard to the timing of the trail, he advised that Delco, Centex, and (3reenbriar have hired a consultant to prepare a proposed landscape trail plan. He noted that they have be~n in contact with the property owners regarding the trail and access, including the access for Mr. Brozosky's property. He noted that the relocation of the power pole mentioned by Commissioner Roberts would be part of relocating other poles. He advised that they have made so~rne changes in the realignment of Vineyard Avenue to preserve an old oak tree. They have al~o agreed to incorporate a provision to give preference for purchasing homes to "locals." He stated that they are also in agreement with providing the disclosures as specified by the Planning Commission. He reported that the concerns regarding the architecture of house plan 3 have been addressed. Mr. Rowe advised that condition #37 requires that the development plan for parcel "A" must be approved prior to approval of the final map and that Mr. Hahner would have the completed plan submitted within a month. Commissioner Roberts stated that condition #37 requires that the easement has to be given at the final map. Mr. Rowe stated that there is no problem with PLANNING COIvIMISSION MINUTES December 13, 2000 Page 4