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expressed concerns related to the construction of the Greenbriar project with regard to noise and the grading. She stated that she would not want to see a 7,500-square~foot Mediterranean villa as you drive up San Carlos Way, and would like to see the rural character of the neighborhood maintained. She noted that she would like the path so that she can walk her dog along the creek bed and would like her kids to ride their bikes to the gold course, if it is developed. Earl Bach, 446 Sycamore Road, thanked the Planning Commission for understanding that the path may have been proposed at a time when it made a little sense, but that it is inappropriate now, and that it is definitely a land-take. He noted that ifa proposal was made for a 600-foot easement through one of the previous speaker's properties, the property owner may not feel comfortable with that, especially if the property owner was forced to pay for the improvements to the land that was being taken away. Mr. Bach stated that while it may be that the easement may benefit the people on the North Sycamore side much more, there is not one person on the Sycamore side who wants the easement. He stated that they are horrified that this can be done to them. Mr. Bach referenced the North Sycamore Specific Plan where it is stated that when the urban development comes up against the rural development, the rural will be protected. He stated that he expects to be protected. He noted that he is not living in his home at the present, as his family has been relocated to accommodate his house being moved on his property to allow for the collector road. He stated that the easement does not have to go on his property, but he and Mr. Bozorgzad have agreed to share the burden. He stated that he does not want the path and neither does the people in his neighborhood. In response to a question from Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Bach stated that he does not have any specific plans to develop his property, but if the pedestrian access is a condition for development, it will never be developed. In response to a request for clarification from Commissioner Maas, Mr. Bach advised that he worked with Mr. Bozorgzad and determined that the lower half of the path would go on Mr. Bozorgzad's property and the upper half on his property, and they were given an assurance by the City that they would not be forced to put this through until Mr. Bach developed-out his property. Mr. Bach stated that he intended this to mean when all of the lots are developed, in that he would no longer live there. He noted that it would still be a major issue with the North Sycamore neighborhood. Discussion ensued regarding the time frame for installing the path with regard to the development of Mr. Bach's property. Mr. Bach noted that originally the recommendation for the path was to connect two cul-de-sacs with residential uses, now it is residential use against rural use with a 600-foot easement, that will impact his property and his neighbor's property tremendously. Mr. Plucker clarified that Mr. Bach is not the co-applicant, but he is making his land available as part of this PUD. Chairperson Kumaran stated he is not sure how much of a restriction the Planning Commission can place on Mr. Bach in requiring the path even with a partial application. Mr. Plucker advised that Mr. Bach has agreed to be a part of the application and to be encumbered through the easement at this point, provided that the path is not being required to be installed at this juncture. Mr. PLANN1NG COMMISSION MINUTES Page 14 August 25, 1999