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Arlene Utal, 712 Bancroft Road, requested feedback from the Commission about allowing a <br />daycare center contiguous to the school. She noted the need for daycare in Pleasanton and stated <br />that the center would accommodate 100-150 children. She stated that the impact of traffic would <br />be minimal. <br /> <br />Randolph Harris, One Kaiser Plaza, Oakland, representing the Foley family, noted that the <br />Foley's cattle ranch is located at the southern boundary of the Specific Plan Area next to Lots 29, <br />30, and 31. Adjacent to these lots is a holding coral and pen for cattle that has been there since <br />the 1940's. He noted that the Foleys worked continuously with the developers of Ruby Hill to <br />preserve the ability to operate the cattle ranch. The Ruby Hill development had agreed to keep <br />development away from the cattle holding pen. He further noted that residential use is <br />incompatible with the cattle business. He requested that the Commission not approve increased <br />density on Lots 29, 30, and 31 due to impacts on the Foley's property. He also requested that the <br />Commission require the flat area of Lot 28 to be utilized as vineyards instead of housing. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky m-addressed the Commission and expressed concern with the school being <br />developed before infrastructure is completed due to traffic impacts on Vineyard Avenue and no <br />gas lines to provide heating for the school. <br /> <br />Mr. Rasmussen commented that staff will examine issues relating to the school's authority to <br />develop before infrastructure is completed and report back to the Commission. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky commented on the designation of Open Space as it relates to livestock and noted <br />that his family raises sheep and swine for the 4-H Club. He expressed his desire to continue his <br />livestock operation. He expressed concern with clustered homes in the hillsides. He commented <br />on the potential inability of emergency vehicles to access the hillside areas, removal of heritage <br />trees to widen access road, and the hillside being an extreme fire hazard area. He further <br />expressed concern with the visual impacts of the water tank and development of hillside houses. <br />He stated that existing homeowners should have their quality of life preserved. He expressed <br />concern with noise issues and the use of street lights in the hillside areas. He requested that no <br />street lights be allowed on the hillsides to maintain the rural character of the area. Further, he <br />requested that construction be limited to Monday through Friday to reduce noise issues. Finally, <br />Mr. Brozosky requested that no personal communication towers be installed in the hillside areas. <br /> <br />Michael E. Kyle, 5000 Hopyard Road, attorney for Michael Goodwin, provided the Commission <br />with an aerial photo and enlarged photos of the Goodwin property. He noted that Mr. Goodwin <br />has not received a fair appropriation of lots. Mr. Kyle provided an overview of the developable <br />areas on Mr. Goodwin's property and commented on the terrain and zoning designations. He <br />requested that the Commission recommend that the City Council approve a higher number of lots <br />on the Goodwin property. He further expressed opposition to Lot 11 homesite being completely <br />eliminated from the Plan <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 <br /> <br />February 17, 1999 <br /> <br /> <br />