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be allowed to approve minor variations in the maximum FAR during the design review process. He noted that with regard to the condition related to issuance of the building permit, Mr. Bozorgzad advised that his family already lives in Pleasanton and his children are attending school here, and, therefore, he is requesting that one building permit be allowed to be issued prior to the construction of the new schools. In conclusion, Mr. Bozorgzad requested the Planning Commission's approval of the project so that they can move ahead with grading this year, prior to the rainy season. Kristi May, 5833 San Juan Way, stated that she has some concerns regarding this property. She stated that when she moved into her home nine years ago, she knew about the path, and she believes that the owner of this property also knew about the requirement for a path. She noted that the access of the path has been negotiated back and forth. She advised that the neighbors want the path and that there are more than 50 signatures on the petition that want the path. She stated that the path is needed for children to get to the new Case Avenue school, the golf course, and the trails; and use of Sunol is very dangerous. She stated that the pathway has always been there, it needs to be there, and she sees no reason for it to be taken out. She commented that the City is saying that it wants neighborhoods connected and this is consistent with what the City wants. She expressed concern with tying the construction of the path to the development of the other property and stated that since the water line is going to be installed, it is also a good time to construct the path. She noted that the house on the lot closest to her neighborhood is a big concern. She commented that her neighborhood is going through a lot of change, the Greenbriar development is really ugly, and the New Cities development is coming in right behind it. She advised that the noise of Greenbriar construction is very loud and incredibly disruptive and she does not want more noise added. She noted that the homes will be seen as one drives up San Carlos and she is afraid it will obscure views and impair the aesthetics of the neighborhood. She commented that 7,000 square feet is huge and a two-story home isn't necessary. In response to a question from Chairperson Kumaran related to the water line and trail, Mr. Plucker clarified that Mr. Bach is part of the application because part of the trail development is located on his property, but he is opposed to installing the trail at this time. Mr. Plucker advised if he was required to install the trail now, staff anticipates that he would withdraw his consent to be part of this application. In response to a question from Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Seto advised that the City could condemn out the portion of the property required for a trail, but it is more cost wise to wait for the development of the property. Gail Olney, 5855 San Juan Way, stated that they bought their home when there was going to be a development behind San Carlos and San Juan, and they were happy to see that the road wasn't going to go through, but that there would be a walking path. She noted that Mr. Bozorgzad bought knowing this access was on his property. She stated that she assumed the path was on Mr. Bozorgzad's property and thought the path was going to connect to the Greenbriar development, and she wonders if there is still a possibility for this connection. She indicated that she doesn't like waiting for when and if there is furore development. She noted that Mr. Bozorgzad tried to close the access last year and they opposed it. She advised that she has collected 28 more signatures, in addition to the petition she has already submitted. She noted that her son has a friend on Laura Lane and for the past seven years she has been driving on Sunol to take him to visit. She noted that residents on Laura Lane would like this route for their children to attend school, and this would take cars of the streets and provide a more city-friendly connection. She PLANN1NG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 13 August 25, 1999